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First Nations helpline receives funding boost for text expansion

A national helpline for First Nations and Torres strait islander communities will roll out a text-based service to address critical gaps in crisis support. 13Yarn received $13.9 million to boost the expansion with the platform recognised as a vital resource since its inception in 2022. The announcement came at recent Closing the Gap speeches with Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, acknowledging …

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18 years on from National Apology, Stolen Generation Survivors still await redress

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It’s been 18 years since Australia’s national apology to the Stolen Generations – but for many survivors, justice remains unfinished. As survivors grow older, their medical and psychological care needs are becoming more urgent, yet some are still waiting for official redress. Redress schemes differ widely across the country, and Queensland remains the only state …

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Australia still failing key Closing The Gap Targets for First Nations children

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Australia is still struggling to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people in key health and welfare targets. We’ve seen improvement in land and water protections, preschool enrolment and employment rates. However, suicide and incarceration rates for First Nations people remain significantly higher than the rest of the country and too many children are …

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