Policy: Assymilation

1937-1965 Policy which forces people to conform to the attitudes, customs and beliefs of the majority of the population People 'not of full blood' were absorbed into towns and cities and the wider white community. Aboriginal people would lose their cultural identity but have their 'status' raised Child endowment payments were granted to Aboriginal families who weren't 'nomadic' Aboriginal people became eligible for old age and invalid pensions. Certificates of Exemption were issued to Aboriginal people as a step towards full citizenship, but also required a denial of family ties and Aboriginal cultural heritage. States failed to deal with the discrimination in education, housing, employment and health.

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