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A new report in Victoria has revealed a strong link between natural disasters and poverty across the state. The Ripple Effects report, released by the Victorian Council of Social Services, found floods have impacted 63 of the state’s 79 local government areas. The Council is now calling on the state government to invest in risk …
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A new mental health centre for First Nations young people has opened in Queensland’s Moreton Bay. Youth mental health organisation Headspace has partnered with Institute for Urban Indigenous Health to open the Staying Deadly Centre in Deception Bay. The centre aims to provide culturally safe support and create a space where young First Nations people …
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Commonwealth and State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements have been extended across the Northern Territory as major flooding continues to impact The Big River region – an area home to several First Nations communities. With Katherine experiencing its worst flooding in several decades, surrounding communities have been evacuated. The Northern Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency earlier this …
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Last week, The Wire covered the latest report of the Australian Human Rights Commission about racism in universities across Australia. The Racism@Uni report shows more than 80% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and academics have experienced racism in the tertiary education sector. Image: Image: Pexels/ Pixabay Produced By: Harrison Pedersen Featured In Story: …
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You may have heard about a crocodile named Old Faithful, who featured along Steve Irwin in Queensland. Old Faithful was living in Far North Queensland at the Rinyirru Lakefield National Park, but was relocated to Australia Zoo. Traditional owners are outraged Old Faithful – who is considered a family member – was taken nearly 2000 …
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Adelaide is celebrating the 10th year of Tarnanthi: South Australia’s festival of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. The anniversary marks a decade showcasing First Nations voices through photography, painting, ceramics, moving image, jewellery and more. With several works for sale, profits are returned to artists and their community-run centres. During the past decade …
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A new initiative for young First Nations girls in the New England region of NSW will be rolling out over the next five years. Young Tiddas on Country will see First Nations girls in Armidale, Uralla, and Guyra, supported culturally through years 4 to 9. Image: Image: Supplied/ Cassie Strong Produced By: Ash Taylor Featured …
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A new funded project by the Australian Research Council will look to improve the lives for First Nations university students living with a disability. BlakAbility is being run by Dr Sheelagh Daniels Mays, a proud Gameroi woman and lives with low vision. The project will facilitate access and services to be successful as a university …
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