Indigenous
Communities say talk to us if you want to Close the Gap
Indigenous communities across Australia say the Government needs to change their approach and listen to community leaders if they want......
Back to the bush for visiting Imparja cricketers
The annual Imparja Cup, in central Australia, is a celebration of Australia’s finest Aboriginal and Torres Strait island cricketers. For......
State cuts to Indigenous Education at odds with Closing the Gap
Budget cuts to education in Western Australia mean over 100 jobs supporting Indigenous kids have been lost. On a day......
Meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities is key
For programs that are trying to close the gap for Aboriginal people in terms of health, education and parenting, one......
Should Aboriginal students be moved to improve their education?
With both varying attendance as well as an uneven level of quality for Aboriginal students, the education in the Northern......
Health and services van to tackle Indigenous diabetes-related blindness
A new $5 million campaign targeting diabetes-related blindness in Aboriginal communities is beginning in Queensland today and is set to......
Gomeroi people call for urgent action on mining near burial sites
Environment Minister Greg Hunt is being accused of marginalising the concerns of Gomeroi Elders and community after he failed to......
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander studies centre celebrates half a century
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies officially turns 50 this year. This institute plays an integral......
Mandatory sentencing invites influx of Aboriginal incarceration
The recent lockout laws introduced by Barry O’Farrell will see a crackdown on alcohol fuelled violence in NSW. As part......
2013 Social Justice and Native Title Report delivered
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda, handed down this year’s report on behalf Of Australian Human......