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One of the nation’s most iconic and at-risk critters could benefit by combining Indigenous knowledge with western survey methods, according to a new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with the North Tanami Rangers and Traditional Owners from the community of Lajamanu. The study used two different methods to collect bilby scat … Continued
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Yesterday the Department of the House of Representatives launched Yarning, an exciting new competition for First Nations secondary school students across Australia. The Yarning competition is about storytelling. It aims to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and provide a platform for young First Nations Australians to connect with the work of … Continued
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Today the Department of the House of Representatives launches Yarning, an exciting new competition for First Nations secondary school students across Australia. The Yarning competition is about storytelling. It aims to raise awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and provide a platform for young First Nations Australians to connect with the work of … Continued
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Australia is imprisoning higher rates of First Nations children and unsentenced children, with most cycling in and out of the youth justice system for years—highlighting the urgent need for a national shift away from punitive policies that drive up incarceration without breaking cycles of crime. New data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) … Continued
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March 2025. Marking more than a decade-long partnership to empower Indigenous students through education, the Goodes O’Loughlin (GO) Foundation is proud to announce Her Excellency the Honourable, Samantha Mostyn AC the Governor-General of Australia, as its Patron. The GO Foundation is an Indigenous education not-for-profit, which provides wrap-around education scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait … Continued
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A La Trobe University research project that aims to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies has received $2.9 million in Federal Government funding. Led jointly by La Trobe’s Professor Della Forster from the Judith Lumley Centre in collaboration with community Elder Aunty Gina Bundle, the research team will work with … Continued
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Fair Play Publishing is delighted to announce the release of Golf Dreaming by John Maynard, a groundbreaking exploration of golf’s place in Australia’s sporting and cultural history from an Aboriginal perspective. Maynard uncovers the surprising echoes of traditional Aboriginal games in modern golf. He reveals how cultural heritage, social challenges, and historical barriers have helped … Continued
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The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) welcomes the release of the Annual Report of the Close the Gap Campaign, of which NRHA is a key ally. NRHA supports the leadership and agency of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in driving the reforms necessary to close the health and wellbeing gap for Australia’s First Nations … Continued
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20 March 2025 – Melbourne, VIC – The National Indigenous Health Leadership Alliance (NIHLA) proudly supports National Close the Gap Day 2025 and the launch of the latest Close the Gap Report, Agency, Leadership, Reform: Ensuring the Survival, Dignity, and Wellbeing of First Nations Peoples. The report, released today by the Close the Gap … Continued
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Through the Miriwoong-Ainu Language and Culture Exchange Project, the Indigenous communities of Miriwoong in Australia and Ainu in Japan are partnering to bring ancient languages back to life in the modern world. Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language and Culture Centre (MDWg) in Kununurra, Western Australia, has partnered with The Foundation for Ainu Culture in Japan to … Continued
