Essential Aboriginal insights: A guide for anyone involved in closing gaps in Australia by 
These Commonwealth Government produced guidelines explore cultural, historical and language issues.
The Torres Strait Island Regional Council (Qld Government) and the Torres Strait Regional Authority (Commonwealth Agency) have created some guidelines on Torres Strait protocols to assist anyone wanting to engage with all communities of the Torres Strait region.
Using appropriate terminology and inclusive language is important when talking about, referring to or conversing with Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The following links include terminology guides, handbooks, articles created by various organisations.
Please be advised that the links used in this guide is for a general purpose. Within specific context's it would be advisable to seek an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person about the terminology used in your local area.
We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students, live, learn and work.
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