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No Economic Base or Future: Researcher Says Indigenous Community Funding Should Go Elsewhere

A researcher says that real change will only happen if children are removed from harmful community influences and given proper education elsewhere.
No Economic Base or Future: Researcher Says Indigenous Community Funding Should Go Elsewhere
Children of the Yolngu people from north-eastern Arnhem Land prepare to perform the Bunggul traditional dance during the Garma Festival near Nhulunbuy, East Arnhem Land, in Australia, on Aug. 4, 2018. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
7/31/2025|Updated: 8/1/2025
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An Indigenous Australian researcher says education is the key to addressing entrenched disadvantage in Aboriginal communities, as new data shows most Closing the Gap targets are not on track.

The Productivity Commission has reported that, out of the 19 socio-economic targets, only four have met expectations, with several stagnating or worsening.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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