Sentences with phrase «of mainstream services»

For example, there is limited information on the use of mainstream services by Indigenous peoples and very little information on the barriers to access and use of services that Indigenous people face.

One would think, given the inability of mainstream services to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage to date, that all funding for Indigenous advancement outcomes would require «high standards of governance and accountability».

The «new reforms» in Indigenous social policy must include equal, if not greater scrutiny over the inability of mainstream services to deliver the outcomes they are funded to deliver in our communities.

The Social Justice Commissioner will examine approaches adopted by the government to improve the accessibility of mainstream services to Indigenous communities and individuals.

it focuses on the delivery of mainstream services in addition to Indigenous specific services;

This occurs through the inaccessibility of mainstream services and lower access to health services, including primary health care, and inadequate provision of health infrastructure in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

improving the coordination of activities and services at the federal level, as well as with the state, territory and local governments; and improving the accessibility of mainstream services, and the coordination of mainstream and Indigenous specific services.

conducting consultations and case studies with the participation of select urban, regional and remote Indigenous communities, to identify best practice as well as barriers to the accessibility of mainstream services;

The report analyses the accessibility of mainstream services under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs (Chapter 2), the adequacy of government engagement and participation of communities under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs (Chapter 3, Appendix 3) and reports on international developments on the rights of indigenous peoples (Chapter 4, Appendix 4).

These services will join with diversity strategies of our mainstream services and programs, empowering our whole team with a range of experience and knowledge to support our staff to work sensitively with Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities and families.

«The failure of mainstream services and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's ability to access mainstream services, lies at the heart of continuing health disadvantage.»

• Building the capacity of mainstream services and agencies to be more inclusive and responsive to the needs and circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in all cities, towns and communities.

These principles provide useful guidance for incorporating participatory development principles into domestic policies and programs relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy, including, to improve accessibility of mainstream services.

There are a number of reasons for this relative under - utilisation of mainstream services, which can be generally considered under the term of «barriers to access».

Identify and promote best practice examples of improving accessibility of mainstream services as achieved through individual programs (such as Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme equivalent access arrangements) as well as through whole of government coordination initiatives (such as ICCs and SRAs); and

Part 1 of the chapter provides a broad overview of the challenges of improving accessibility of mainstream services f or Indigenous peoples, as well as the commitments made to achieve this through the new arrangements.

[26] They are of importance in addressing the accessibility of mainstream services.

A major focus of that report and of the consequent principles that guide Indigenous policy was on the need to improve accessibility of mainstream services to Indigenous peoples.

This substitution effect also means that some agencies can put off coming to grips with their responsibilities to all Australians, including Indigenous Australians, and the need to develop the necessary expertise, sensitivity and flexibility for effective delivery of mainstream services to Indigenous peoples.

Challenges also surface in relation to the accessibility of mainstream services.

The Blueprint outlines the role of Australian Government agencies in urban areas as «improving the functioning of mainstream services for Indigenous people», including through intensive place - based intervention if necessary.

«Recent figures suggest many dedicated dads» groups are under threat from funding cuts ** — but all children's centres and similar services should, as part of their mainstream service, be routinely offering young fathers support around employment and training; budgeting; and preparation for fatherhood.»

Do ICCs have a mandate to involve themselves in issues of mainstream service delivery, especially where those services are provided by state and territory authorities?

As well as evidence on «what works» to reduce recidivism from an Aboriginal perspective, Megan is interested in service delivery and policy mechanisms for enacting Aboriginal peoples» right to self - determine support, and understanding the role of mainstream service providers in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system.

The following recommendations are made to address the critical absences of regular monitoring, engagement with Indigenous peoples and benchmarking of accessibility of mainstream service delivery.

Not exact matches

By 2025, a host of small service businesses that once thrived in mainstream America will be back with a vengeance — thanks to technology.

Developmental lending as practiced by IBC involves providing financial services (primarily loans) to aboriginal people who, for a variety of cultural and / or financial reasons, are alienated by mainstream lending institutions; approving loan applications on the basis of typical financial considerations while taking into account the potential for positive social or community outcomes; and evaluating social outcomes resulting from the loan portfolio over the long term.

«This was the first time we saw self - publishing turn into an audition for commercial prime time,» says Nathan Maharaj, director of merchandise at Kobo, which recently launched Kobo Writing Life, a self - publishing e-book service for aspiring writers that Maharaj's team closely monitors for «opportunities that are worth mainstream attention.»

Dozens of companies selling ancillary products and services in the marijuana industry were purged from mainstream payment processors like PayPal, Stripe, and Square in January and February.

If Adam Draper has his way, servicing the controversial Bitcoin currency — a digital form of money that's not tied to any country or government — will become a mainstream, worldwide industry.

A torrent of streaming music services has erupted, with Spotify, Rdio, MOG and many more offering users access to a vast collective record library, stored in the cloud and downloaded on demand — and 2013 will be the year they hit the mainstream.

As FloSports» growth continues and the service expands further into more mainstream sporting events, Floreani looks to position his company to gain a foothold in the increasingly competitive world of digital sports media.

In spite of all the ink that journalists, analysts, and pundits have spilled on Uber over the years, no mainstream article has focused on what I consider to be the most elegant feature of this now ubiquitous, high growth global service — no driver - partner is ever told where or when to work.

Uber, on the other hand, has teamed up with a number of companies, which include United Airlines, Starbucks, Morgan Stanley and the National Football League in order to promote its ride - hailing service to as many mainstream consumers as possible.

Now it's mainstream YouTube that's setting off alarm bells, with Google's hands - off approach to the billions of videos that flow through the streaming service and the growing influence of self - made YouTube stars on teens and tweens — even younger kids.

You know, the beauty of the market, and what we've been doing together on this podcast, and if you're a Motley Fool member, is that we're finding remarkable companies, often earlier ahead of the mainstream, and no one is wanting to interview us when we pick those stocks in our services.

Furthermore, in a possible future where virtual currencies have won significant mainstream adoption, J.P. Morgan may not be naturally positioned to offer the kinds of services that consumers want.

Not even registering on the radar of the mainstream media were the consequences of a WTO package deal that would have included liberalization of services.

The bank also became a «corresponding bank» with mainstream banks, making banking services available to those in the favela: like many areas of the UK, Brazil's favelas have lacked access to basic financial services15.

Neill Penney, Co-head of Trading, Thomson Reuters, said: «Cryptocurrency is still a comparatively small part of the trade market, but this deliberate indicates this niche shred is starting to enter the mainstream of the financial services industry.

The financial services industry is being disrupted and digitally re-imagined, and some of the disruptors could become mainstream.

Interestingly, back when various banks, Mastercard, VISA and PayPal all denied financial services to Wikileaks for donations and merchandising needs - it began to accept Bitcoin donations - which was one of the reasons behind Bitcoin gaining mainstream popularity.

Many believe digital technologies will move into the mainstream of healthcare delivery in 2018 — particularly with strong support from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

According to real estate guru Ken McElroy, that's because financial publications, TV and radio programs make the bulk of their money from advertising paid for by the very companies who provide such mainstream financial services.

In an attempt to mainstream message the power of alternative Social Security claiming strategies, many people in the financial services community have sought to simplify and compartmentalize the various complexities of the Social Security retirement system.

Customers will be able to purchase goods and services using our token, but we don't assume the near - term mainstream adoption of crypto - wallets, and will primarily receive payments in fiat near - term and gradually proceed towards full adoption.

Mainstream churches and educational institutions have had in the past a disproportionate share of leaders who were reared in Holiness and Pentecostal contexts but whose theological development led them into other ecclesiastical fields of service.

- «Normative support: servicing the intergovernmental UN bodies where commitments, norms and policy recommendations on gender equality and gender mainstreaming are discussed and agreed upon; supporting the monitoring of these commitments...

With a menu that includes soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and a variety of other «comfort food» appetizers and entrees, and a bar list favored for its mix of craft beers and local and mainstream standards, the sports - themed full - service restaurant chain has perfected the recipe for casual dining popularity, and is now looking to replicate it in markets far beyond its Maryland base.

For those who thought 2015 was a high water mark for events, new mainstream promotions and a refreshingly new level of professionalism across our group in servicing the organic industry, the best is yet to come.