Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders at Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

The ABS is committed to reconciliation through the ABS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). 
Our RAP guides the way the ABS embeds reconciliation in the way we work, demonstrating our committed contribution to improving the wellbeing and quality of life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are committed to being a culturally inclusive and safe organisation whose services and products elevate and reflect the voices, lived experiences, and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, with equitable access to our surveys and statistics as well as employment opportunities and provisions within the ABS. 

Yakeen Network

The Yakeen Network is the ABS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employee network. It provides an opportunity for ABS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and their allies to meet on a regular basis in a supportive and professional environment whilst building cultural safety and competency in the ABS workforce. The Yakeen Network works collaboratively to achieve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and provide cultural advice and guidance on strategies, procedures and processes. 

Yakeen Yarn is specifically for employees who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Yakeen Yarn is a social and strategic group that discusses personal and professional topics of interest and relevance. It also provides cultural advice guiding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander related strategies, processes, and projects. This work enables the ABS to make culturally informed decisions based on lived and professional experiences.