Aboriginal Population Profiles for Development Planning in the Northern East Kimberley

Abstract

Title from screen page; viewed 9 Aug 2004. Xviii, 124 p. : maps ; 25 cm. This study profiles social and economic conditions in the region, focusing on the Aboriginal population. It examines demography, the labour market, income, education and training, housing and infrastructure, health status, and regional involvement in the criminal justice system. It provides a quantum to discussions of need, aspirations and regional development capacities, as well as a benchmark against which the impact of developmental actions may be assessed. Analytical framework -- Demography of the East Kimberley and Northern East Kimberley -- Aboriginal participation in the regional labour market -- Employment and non-employment income -- Employment and welfare income -- Education and training: participation and outcomes -- Housing and infrastructure -- Health status -- Regional involvement in the Western Australian criminal justice system -- Implications, dilemmas, and the way ahead.