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Close the Gap Campaign Annual Report, highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership in closing the gap

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This year’s themes of agency, leadership, and reform underscore the pivotal role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and communities continue to play in embedding the four Priority Reform Areas outlined in the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. The Close the Gap Campaign has released its annual report, emphasising both the ongoing challenges and … Continued

Research project leads to sacred sites registrations

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A collaboration between Traditional Owners and a Charles Darwin University (CDU) PhD student has resulted in 11 sacred sites across Arnhem Land being registered by the Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority (AAPA).  The sacred sites are located on the Country of Mawng and Kunbarlang Traditional Owners between Arla (Relief Point) and Karrabu (Goomadeer Point), between the … Continued

IEU slams NT government decision to repeal Anti-Discrimination protections

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The union representing teachers and support staff in Northern Territory non-government schools has condemned the NT government’s plans to reverse changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act passed by the previous Labor government. Changes to the NT Anti-Discrimination Act made three years ago removed the religious discrimination exemptions that allowed non-government school employers to discriminate against staff … Continued

Quampi Centre, the new ‘home’ for the Quandamooka Festival

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The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) is progressing plans to open the newly built QUAMPI Arts & Culture Centre on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) in September. QUAMPI will be the new ‘home’ for Brisbane and Redlands Coast region of the popular annual Quandamooka music and cultural festival (‘Festival’). After a successful return in 2024, this … Continued

CDU EXPERT: Applied economist says there were warning signs about the effectiveness, risk of corruption and cost of IEPS in 2018

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WHO: Associate Professor in Northern Australia Development at the Northern Institute Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Charles Darwin University (CDU), Pascal Tremblay. Associate Professor Tremblay is an expert in applied economics and policy evaluation analysis, related to Northern Australia and remote Australian regions. TOPICS: Manipulation of public procurement rules to connect major projects with achieving complex … Continued

QYAC announces Executive Leadership Team change

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The Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) has announced a change to its Executive Team after the tenure of Chief Executive (CEO) Officer Stephen Wright concluded. Mr Wright has been with QYAC for almost two-years and we thank him for his contributions.  An open recruitment process will soon commence for a new CEO and in the … Continued

Remembering the Freedom Ride against racism

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The City of Sydney will host a photographic exhibition in Redfern to mark the anniversary of the Freedom Ride.   60 years ago, a historic protest bus ride around NSW exposed systemic racism against Aboriginal peoples.   Influenced by the Freedom Rides and civil rights movement in the United States, 29 students including Arrente/Kalkadoon man … Continued

Comprehensive National Healing Package must be delivered; Stolen Generations survivors dying without key supports

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A new report has found only 6% of recommendations made to support Stolen Generations survivors and their families almost 28 years ago have been implemented, recommending a package of urgent changes to enable remaining elderly survivors to live out their days with dignity. The report by The Healing Foundation includes commissioned analysis by researchers at … Continued

Indigenous Scholars Awarded Funding to Improve Cancer Outcomes for First Nations People

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Indigenous scholars awarded funding to improve cancer outcomes for First Nations people    In an Australian-first, five Indigenous scholars have been awarded the inaugural First Nations Cancer Scholarship. The scholarship is funded through an investment of $5.9 million over four years from the Australian Government through Cancer Australia and administered by Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora), … Continued