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Key Facts: The World Heart Federation has chosen Perth to host the second World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease in 2026, with the National Heart Foundation of Australia as host RHD affects 40 million people globally and claims 300,000 lives, primarily impacting vulnerable communities in developing regions In Australia, over 11,000 people live with ARF … Continued
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Kala is a beautiful new children’s book written and illustrated by eight members from Birdiya Waangkiny Elders Group in Bunbury, Western Australia. The authors and illustrators include Charmaine Councillor, Roslyn Khan, Gloria Dann, Phyllis Bennell, Teryle Collard, Sandra Nebro, Joanne Ugle and Marjorie Ugle. Published by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), this book celebrates … Continued
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Cape York Partnership today celebrates the historic milestone of 20 years of the Cape York Leaders Program, highlighting the extraordinary achievements of Indigenous families and students which show closing the gap is not only possible – it’s already happening. Driven by the wisdom and counsel of the pioneering reform leaders of Cape York, Noel Pearson … Continued
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Media release For immediate release 19 November 2025 Aunty Kathy takes top honour – changing outcomes for Aboriginal children in NSW Wesley Mission’s Aunty Kathy Donnelly has been named the 2025 Deadly … Continued
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Key Facts: ✅ Chocolate On Purpose, Australia’s first 100% Indigenous-owned chocolate company, won Champion in Social Enterprise Business at the 2025 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards ✅ The company has helped lift 122,000 cacao farmers above poverty, eliminated 25,000 cases of child labour, and supported 37,146 Indigenous women farmers globally ✅ Through palm oil-free … Continued
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Australia’s first treaty with Aboriginal people has been signed into law, in a move labelled “historic” by the United Nations human rights chief. It follows nearly 10 years of consultation and negotiation between the Victorian government and Indigenous leaders. Dr Harry Hobbs, Associate Professor at UNSW Law & Justice and leading expert on Indigenous rights … Continued
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The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT) has welcomed the Northern Territory Police Force’s anti-racism strategy as an important step towards addressing systemic racism and rebuilding trust with Aboriginal communities. The strategy contains several promising commitments, including trauma-informed policing, improved racism complaint handling, co-designed cultural training, and stronger recruitment, retention and leadership pathways for … Continued
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Key Facts: A survey of all 14 member ACCHSs, which provide primary healthcare to around 90% of the NT’s Aboriginal population, found: 93% lack adequate funding to maintain healthcare facilities and staff accommodation to a safe and acceptable standard. Half of all facilities, including staff housing, require complete replacement. 79% are unable to meet demand … Continued
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The City of Sydney has approved a $3 million grant to build affordable housing for Aboriginal elders in Redfern. Under the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council’s proposal, an existing commercial building on George Street will be demolished and replaced with new residences. Early estimates suggest between 6 to 10 new homes will be built. … Continued
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Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care and Uniting are set to turn a council car park in Redfern into a not-for-profit 50-person residential aged care home. Following an open call out for the design, construction and operation of the facility at 49 Cope Street, and approval by the City of Sydney Council in August, Wyanga Aboriginal … Continued
