The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) established the Indigenous Electoral Participation Program in 2010 to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage in electoral participation.
The objectives of the program are to increase enrolment, voter turnout, formality and employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australian elections.
Under the program, the AEC aims to deliver effective, culturally appropriate services to Indigenous Australians.
We work directly with communities or in partnership with other organisations to deliver services in ways that meet cultural and regional needs.
Services include the delivery of electoral information sessions, tailored materials for Indigenous voters, partnerships with government and non-government agencies, and a range of other community outreach activities.
For further information, see the Indigenous Electoral Participation Program Overview 2018-2021.
The AEC produces a range of resources and materials to help promote Indigenous electoral participation, including:
For further advice or support contact an AEC Indigenous Community Engagement Officer in your state or territory.
