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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Committee to travel to Adelaide for public hearing

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The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs will be holding a public hearing in Adelaide on Friday 8 May 2026 for its inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The hearing will bring together national and South Australian perspectives from a broad range of organisations, researchers, leaders and advocates … Continued

FINAL DAY: National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) Gathering 2026: Bringing disaster resilience conversation out of conference rooms and onto Country

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FINAL DAY: National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) Gathering 2026 Photos, News Grabs, and Interview Opportunities Available Today marks the final day of the 2026 National Indigenous Disaster Resilience (NIDR) Gathering. This unique event has brought people out of conference centres and on Country to drive an Indigenous‑led national conversation on disaster resilience. Representatives from First … Continued

Australia spends $1 billion locking up children. An Aboriginal-led institute is proposing $7 million to keep them in school

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Key Facts: Detention cost source: Productivity Commission, Report on Government Services 2026 (January 2026). Detention-based supervision cost $1.1 billion in 2024-25. National average $1.3 million per child per year ($3,635 per day). Full report: https://www.pc.gov.au/ongoing/report-on-government-services/community-services/youth-justice Return to supervision figure: Sourced to Justice Reform Initiative and National Children’s Commissioner, citing Productivity Commission data. The PC’s own … Continued

NIDR Gathering: Bringing disaster resilience conversation out of conference rooms and onto Country

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Press pack including news grabs available here. With environmental disasters worsening in Australia year on year, the need for increased recognition of Indigenous-led disaster management approaches continues to grow.  The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering (NIDR Gathering) 2026 begins today, prioritising Indigenous voices in emergency management and recovery, bringing people out of conference centres and … Continued

Condolences for the death of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby

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Condolences for the death of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, and National Children’s Commissioner, Deb Tsorbaris today expressed their profound sorrow and extended their deepest condolences to the family of 5‑year‑old Kumanjayi Little Baby.  Kumanjayi Little Baby – as her family have asked her to be referred to in accordance with Warlpiri custom – was found deceased following an extensive search … Continued

Hoops 4 Wealth delivers real financial gains for First Nations people in the Northern Territory

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A new report ‘Building financial capability and resilience for low‑income people in the Northern Territory’ delivered through a partnership between Hoops 4 Health and the Brotherhood of St. Laurence shows that approaches shaped by First Nations leadership, local knowledge and strong relationships are helping participants build confidence, develop practical money skills and take steps toward long‑term … Continued

NIDR Gathering: Bringing disaster resilience conversation out of conference rooms and onto Country

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Press pack including news grabs available here. With environmental disasters worsening in Australia year on year, the need for increased recognition of Indigenous-led disaster management approaches continues to grow.  The National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Gathering (NIDR Gathering) 2026 is a nationally significant biennial event that prioritises Indigenous voices in emergency management and recovery, bringing people … Continued

Australia’s most tested education philosophy moves beyond the classroom

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Key Facts: Founded by Dr Chris Sarra following his work as principal at Cherbourg State School, where attendance rose from 62 per cent to 94 per cent In its 21st year of operation 5,710 school and community leaders trained nationally 390 professional development programs delivered since inception 78 per cent of partner schools are in … Continued

BARKAA TO HEADLINE BLAK NITE 2026 IN POWERFUL ONE-NIGHT CELEBRATION OF FIRST NATIONS MUSIC AND CULTURE

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27 April 2026: One of Australia’s most uncompromising and influential First Nations artists, BARKAA, will headline BLAK NITE 2026 at Carclew this Friday night, anchoring a one-night festival that brings together music, culture and community in a bold, multi-artform celebration. At a time when First Nations voices are shaping the national cultural agenda, BLAK NITE … Continued

Tiwi author brings untold WWII story to life in new children’s book

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Disclaimer: Please be advised that this story contains images and names of people who have passed away, provided with permission of their families. A powerful new children’s book by Tiwi author Mavis Kerinaiua is bringing attention to the largely untold role of the Tiwi people in World War II, while preserving cultural knowledge for future generations. … Continued