Resources and publications

This report shows the development of a user-friendly ‘first glance’ guide and template that will facilitate a broad assessment of an archive, particularly in the absence of the collection holder and provides the basis for discussions about deposits, returns and the legal status of particular documents.

This report shows the development of a user-friendly ‘first glance’ guide and template that will facilitate a broad assessment of an archive, particularly in the absence of the collection holder and provides the basis for discussions about deposits, returns and the legal status of particular documents.

Overview of the rights and responsibilities for members in Indigenous corporations registered under the CATSI Act.

PBCs have to think about succession. This workbook is for PBCs who want to engage with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in their community and region. It provides information, practical tips and ideas how to communicate and get them involved.

This workbook leads you through the process of developing a communications strategy step-by-step.

This resource provides guidance and important questions for organisations to consider when establishing an archive of their own. It includes what an archive is, why archives are important, what can go in an archive, and outlines steps which could be taken to set up an archive.  Links to other resources and contacts are also contained in the booklet.

This policy statement provides brief information for Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS), which refers to the right of Indigenous peoples to exercise authority over the collection, access, analysis and use of data that pertains to them.

This revised comprehensive review of AIATSIS sets the highest standards of ethics and support for human rights in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research. While the principles in the 2012 edition are largely retained, they have been reorganised into a new framework and augmented to reflect emerging standards and developments.

This guidebook provides information on how to select independent directors for the Aboriginal boardroom. 

This briefing paper provides general information on the 2018 Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit is a collaboration between the Maiam nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute.

This paper draws on interviews with leaders of successful Aboriginal organisations to understand the factors behind the successes that they are achieving in their communities.

ORIC newsletter about making decisions. 

This guidebook provides information about how a board member in a non-profit or voluntary organization manages conflict. 

Guide for running general meetings for corporations registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act).

Outline of the rights of members of Indigenous corporations.

ORIC newsletter about the separation of roles in a corporation.

The Community Tool Box contains a range of information about community development including resources on strategic planning, leadership and communication.

PEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) analysis and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis are common tools used in strategic planning for corporations.  This document provides examples used in PBC workshops and is therefore relevant to PBC business. It can be used as template to be modified to your PBC's needs.