ALLYSHIP Being an ally means evaluating what needs to be done on a personal, and societal level, to address inequity.30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have long advocated to have a greater voice and decisionmaking powers on the laws, policies and programs that affect their lives. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are uniquely placed to work with government to effect change, however failures by Australian governments to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have not only slowed progress in addressing health inequalities but exacerbated these inequalities. Effective partnerships and genuine shared decision-making between governments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled organisations and representatives are essential to progressing shared goals and positive life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.31 In 2021, the Final Report to the Australian Government on the Indigenous Voice Co-design Process proposed “a strong, resilient and flexible system” in which Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities are engaged in genuine shared decision-making with governments, and are heard by the Australian Government in policy and law-making. Likewise, the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and its associated priority reforms acknowledge how central a partnership approach should be in the design, implementation and monitoring of the Closing the Gap framework, shifting how governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to promote positive health outcomes.32 The most effective partnerships are those that are underpinned by allyship, built on trust, accountability and a decolonised approach. If equitable, partnerships can be transformative, creating a safe and supportive environment to effect change, and a way for non-Indigenous individuals and organisations to practice allyship and support the voices and selfdetermination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   The role of allies and partners in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples extends beyond individual growth, to systemic and structural decolonisation. Successful partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, and non-Indigenous groups are built on trust and transparency, where power dynamics are managed to ensure equity between parties and genuine shared decisionmaking and priority setting.33 Being an ally means stepping up to the task and matching your words with actions. Critically, being an ally means knowing when it is time to step back, and being aware of not talking for, or taking up space meant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. However, allyship is also about knowing when it is your time to step forward and use your power and privilege to dismantle the system and support action to create meaningful change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.34A successful and transformative partnership requires non-Indigenous allies to practise these principles, and to listen to and follow communities’ lead. Transforming Power: Voices for Generational Change 35