Stigmabase | Australia - New Zealand

Indigenous culture at the heart of new home care project - CEO of Katungul ACC&MS Robert Skeen also emphasised the connection to country experienced by Aboriginal Elders that is a key driver of the project. “At the heart of our philosophy of Koori Health in Koori Hands is the health and wellbeing of our Elders,” he explains. “By our Elders maintaining their ...

Historian questions whether graffiti should have been left on Captain Cook statue - Dr Murray said the latest debates about public statues and history reflected an evolving understanding of the past that included the voices of Indigenous people. “James Cook was more than just a navigator,” she said. “In Australian history, the character of Captain Cook has come to symbolise ...

Treaty is connected self worth and empowerment for Aboriginal youth: Justin Mohamed - Justin Mohamed will take up the position next month, well credentialed as a former head of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, and a former chief executive of Reconciliation Australia . Victoria is the only state to have a Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young ...

Social media and health information sharing among Australian Indigenous people - Despite the enormous potential of social media for health promotion, there is an inadequate evidence base for how they can be used effectively to influence behaviour. In Australia , research suggests social media use is higher among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the ...

ACT schools build 'cultural integrity' to support Indigenous students - Analysis by Australian National University researchers released late last year found ACT schools were letting down Indigenous students. While their results in standardised literacy and numeracy tests started well in their early years, they didn't improve at the same rate as other states. Other research has ...

Kids can make a difference': Appeal for better Aboriginal education -  I don't mean to barge in on you or anything," the letter started, introducing the writer as a nine-year-old (turning 10) who believed refugees should come freely to Australia . "What I want to talk about is how we should learn more Aboriginal language and culture at school. "The Europeans owe a huge debt ...

The indigenous community of tomorrow that honours yesterday - What he faces there are grand interpersonal challenges between two worlds, both in convincing white Australia that his is a viable plan to begin the complex process of healing, and to bridge the gap of feeling and suspicion that Indigenous Australia has of the powers that be. Murrie faces great obstacles ...

Doco gives fresh voice to trailblazing choir - With the charismatic musical director Morris Stuart at the helm, the choir embarks on a historical tour of Germany, singing the baroque Lutheran hymns – brought to Australia by missionaries – in their own Western Arrarnta and Pitjantjatjara languages . The Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir ...

No climate equity in Commonwealth; poor nations doing lot more for mitigation - This can almost eradicate energy poverty in the Commonwealth, which currently needs 2,050 terawatt hours (a terawatt-hour refers to getting power at a capacity of 1 terawatt (10^12 watts) for one hour). Despite this huge carbon footprint, the UK and similar rich nations such as Australia and Canada are ...

Is homophobic Poland about to get its first openly gay president? -  Biedroń is a vocal supporter of LGBTI rights and is board member of the Polish Campaign Against Homophobia. But he still faced a lot of discrimination and violence because of his sexuality early in his political career. Biedroń is in a long term relationship with lawyer Krzysztof Śmiszek. The pair have .

Anti-gay laws across Commonwealth are 'wrong' -  LGBTI activists and advocates have been campaigning for the United Kingdom government to prioritize human rights at the GHOGM meeting in London. Globally 72 countries criminalise same-sex relationships, according to a 2017 report by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex ...

Theresa May Says She Regrets Role In Anti- Gay Laws Among Former Colonies - Commonwealth membership stretches from large developed economies like Australia and Canada to tiny island states like Nauru in the Pacific. On Thursday, leaders of almost all states will convene for talks on the future of the network, looking to agree trade, environmental and developmental goals.

Being gay is not a choice': Homosexual rugby referee Nigel Owens urges Israel Folau to apologise ... - To think that I play against someone that says they'll go to Hell for being gay disgusts me.' Weber was supported by another New Zealand rugby star, Chris Eaton, who replied with an image of a Bible verse about men selling their daughters as slaves. On Tuesday Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle ...

New Zealand pair condemn anti- gay remarks - New Zealand's players have added to the criticism of Australia full-back Israel Folau over anti- gay comments. Earlier this month. Australia full-back Folau, 29, said on social media that gay people would end up in hell. TJ Perenara, who has 42 caps, has joined fellow scrum-half Brad Weber in ..

Boris Johnson promises Tom Daley he'll raise LGBT rights with Commonwealth - After winning in Australia , he said: "I feel extremely lucky to compete openly as who I am, not worry about ramifications. ... "The UK campaigns on its values around the world in the Commonwealth - and in every forum we champion LGBT rights and we fly the flag in all our embassies," Mr Johnson said.

How Harry Styles' European tour was transformed into a LGBT -positive safe space - After 21 dates, 20 cities, 19 suits, 14 countries and one kilt, Harry Styles's European tour came to a close last night in Dublin. Some of his most dedicated fans attended a handful of dates in a row, organising their own queuing systems, and arranging tributes to the Manchester terror attacks. “Feel free to ...

A new take on violence in Indonesian Papua - Most violence in Papua is assumed to be an issue of indigenous people threatened by the state. But this assumption is anecdotal. Despite the wealth Indonesia earns through Papua's abundant natural resources, a dearth of government services results in ordinary Papuans having the lowest incomes, ...

Prostate cure gap critical for Maori - Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ is challenging disparities around the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer nationwide, especially for Maori men. It intends to highlight the issue at its annual conference at Te Papa in Wellington next month. Chief executive Graeme Woodside says Maori men fare ...

Ten young entrepreneurs New Zealanders should know about - Wright has been involved in developing strategies for the Māori unit at The Icehouse, Māori trusts embarking on new growth projects, the initial Callaghan Innovation's Māori Engagement Strategy, and the Government's Māori Economic Development Advisory Board. Wright was also a finalist for the 2016 ...

Youth offending more than halved: report - Youth offending has dropped drastically in the past eight years but the reduction has not been as great among young Maori , a new report has found. The first Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report released on Wednesday showed the rate of offending for children aged 10-13 years fell 59 per cent ...