Open NowNon-Profit2026-2029
2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing · Australia
The Indigenous Employment Initiative funds organisations to create entry-level employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in non-clinical aged care roles. It aims to support culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed aged care services for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
Deadline
30 June 2029
Duration
2026 to 2029
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Stream One organisations must be identified as Stream One in Table 3 under Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
• Stream One organisations must have received funding in the previous grant round in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
• Stream One organisations must have received an invitation from the department as determined by the departmental delegate.
• Stream Two organisations must meet the Stream 2 eligibility criteria in Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
• This is a non-application-based process for eligible organisations.
Organisation/s eligible under Stream One must have been identified as Stream One in Table 3 under Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines, received funding in the previous grant round in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and received an invitation from the department as determined by the departmental delegate under the Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024. Organisations eligible under Stream Two are required to meet the Stream 2 eligibility criteria included under Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines. This is a non-application-based process and eligible organisations do not need to submit an application.
What's Funded
Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in entry-level, non-clinical aged care positions; delivering culturally safe training programs; and providing culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed aged care services in communities, on country and/or close to home.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved quality and access to aged care services for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, expansion of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care workforce, and stable funded service delivery by capable organisations.Key Information
Applicant Types
non_profitindigenous_organisationother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
employmenttrainingcommunity
Keywords
Indigenous employmentAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderaged careworkforce developmenttrainingnon-clinical rolescommunity servicesClosing the Gap
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative?
The 2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Health, Disability and Ageing in Australia. The Indigenous Employment Initiative funds organisations to create entry-level employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in non-clinical aged care roles. It aims to support culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed aged care services for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
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Who is eligible for the 2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative?
- Stream One organisations must be identified as Stream One in Table 3 under Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
- Stream One organisations must have received funding in the previous grant round in 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- Stream One organisations must have received an invitation from the department as determined by the departmental delegate.
- Stream Two organisations must meet the Stream 2 eligibility criteria in Section 4.1 of the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.
- This is a non-application-based process for eligible organisations.
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When does the 2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative close?
Applications close on 30 June 2029.
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What activities are funded?
Employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in entry-level, non-clinical aged care positions; delivering culturally safe training programs; and providing culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed aged care services in communities, on country and/or close to home.
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