Determining eligibility
The Tasmanian Government uses a three-part test for eligibility to access Tasmanian Government programs and services for Aboriginal people.
The three-part test requires a person to:
- have Aboriginal ancestry
- identify as an Aboriginal person
- be recognised as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community in which they live or have lived.
Applicants need to complete the eligibility form for some Tasmanian Government Aboriginal programs and services.
Eligibility Form for Tasmanian Government Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Programs and Services
The Tasmanian Government does not determine Aboriginality. Eligibility to access Tasmanian Government Aboriginal programs and services does not determine Aboriginality, and the Tasmanian Government does not provide certificates or any type of documentation to confirm a person’s Aboriginality.
People who have been eligible under the previous Tasmanian Government guidelines on eligibility for Aboriginal programs and services do not need to complete the eligibility form to continue to access programs and services.
There are some Tasmanian Government Aboriginal programs and services that only need self-identification, such as health and education services.
Family history research
The State Library and Archives of Tasmania offers help with research and finding information, including how to research family history. Find out more about family history and guides to Aboriginal records.
Contact
Email: ap@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6232 7569 (voicemail service)
