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Neroli drawn back to Aboriginal Catholic Care: A very helpful, happy place to be

When Neroli Stratti retired from her work as a counsellor at Aboriginal Catholic Care, something drew her back. “In our ministry as human beings, ... View article...

New research to better control and treat life-threatening heart rhythm disorders

Cardiovascular disease risk assessment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Recommendations for assessing ... View article...

Iconic Australian island officially changes name

Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation language and cultural coordinator Aunty Joyce Bonner said the K in K'gari is silent, meaning that it is ... View article...

Aboriginal leaders gather to discuss water management and reform

Aboriginal leaders from across the nation convened at the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation last week to discuss water management ... View article...

Voices resonate through generations

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students ran the show at Hastings Secondary College's Reconciliation assembly. View article...

Wycheproof wetlands precinct to boost nature based tourism

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal Owners of Country throughout Victoria and pay our respects to them, their connections to land, sea, ... View article...

Three years on from the Black Lives Matter marches, Indigenous deaths in custody are at a ...

The rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander deaths in custody are at their equal worst since the records began. View article...

The referendum and equality

Aboriginal Australians are the only people in this country who do not have a memory of ″ ⁣ somewhere else″ ⁣ . For the rest us, we all have a race ... View article...

Voice does not speak for the real Aboriginal Australia

The voice – Yes or No? We need to get to a point of really understanding Aboriginal Australia. The gap is between well and sick, ... View article...

Less than half of voters back Voice to Parliament proposal, survey suggests

The Aboriginal, Torres Strait, and Australian flags on poles. The Voice to Parliament would give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people more ... View article...

Council launches 'Reflect' Reconciliation Action Plan

The RAP aims to improve connections with, and outcomes for, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live in Murrindindi Shire.”. View article...

Indigenous dance, song program for preschoolers inspires koala conservation

Ms Mehan and Aboriginal educators from the Birpai nation would sit with preschool children over a period of four weeks, talking about the sounds ... View article...

In the 1800s, colonisers attempted to listen to First Nations people. It didn't stop the massacres

The office of the Protector of Aborigines was established in an effort to hear to the 'wants, wishes and grievances' of Aboriginal people. View article...

Child protection reforms an important step, but gaps remain: Greens

Removing an Aboriginal child from the care of a parent can disrupt the child's connection to their culture, and cause harm to the child, ... View article...

Locals outraged as popular outback tourist campsite closed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage

... to close a popular camping site that draws hordes of tourists every year, due to concerns the area's Aboriginal heritage is being “trampled on”. View article...

Authorities to consider past Aboriginal mistreatment in child protection cases under newly ...

It includes an Australian-first statement of recognition that acknowledges the past wrongs and mistreatment of Aboriginal people by government ... View article...

New leave for Indigenous public servants 'a step in the right direction,' advocates say

Nigel Newlove of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples says the new leave for Indigenous federal employees to participate in traditional land-based ... View article...

Fifty per cent tax claim is 100 per cent rubbish

The post then details two alleged proposals: “Aboriginals” will pay only 50 per cent the rate of income tax and “Aboriginal groups” will have ... View article...

Reconciliation journey helps bridge early learning gap

The preschool also approached local Aboriginal community Elder Aunty Rhonda Radley to join its Board of Management. Aunty Rhonda remains an 'Elder in ... View article...

Aboriginal Projects Get Funding Boost for Fishing, Tourism, Research and Education

NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty today announced applications are open for a new round of the Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund (AFTF) with ... View article...