Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services facts for kids
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS) was an important part of the now disbanded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). ATSIC was a special group in Australia that aimed to help Indigenous Australians, who are the first peoples of Australia. ATSIS worked to provide many services and programs for these communities.
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What Was Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services, often called ATSIS, was set up to deliver important programs. These programs were funded by the Australian Government. Its main goal was to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. ATSIS was part of a larger organization called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC).
Helping Indigenous Australians
ATSIS was responsible for giving services to Indigenous Australians. These services covered many important areas. They included things like health, education, housing, and job support. The idea was to help improve the lives and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Changes and New Ways of Helping
Over time, the way the Australian Government provided services to Indigenous Australians changed. In 2004, the services that ATSIS offered were moved. They became part of other government departments. This meant that different parts of the government took over the responsibility for these programs.
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