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First Nations story to illuminate the Australian National Maritime Museum for Vivid Sydney 2024

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As part of Vivid Sydney 2024, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest multi-artform festival, the Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to present Barani, a story that stretches back thousands of years, exploring themes of humanity, compassion and connection. This immersive experience of animation, sound and storytelling will be projected onto the museum rooftop daily from May … Continued

Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre opens in Redfern

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A centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gather, share knowledge and practise culture has opened in the heart of Redfern, following extensive consultation with communities about the use of the space and an accessibility upgrade.   Purchased by the City of Sydney, the two-storey former post office at 119 Redfern Street … Continued

Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre opens in Redfern

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WHAT:           Official opening of local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre. 119 Redfern Street is a centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gather, share knowledge and practise culture in the heart of Redfern. WHO:              Speakers include: Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO Welcome to Country – City of Sydney Councillor Yvonne … Continued

Monash University Professor awarded prestigious research fellowship to support Gunaikurnai archaeological discoveries

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Professor Bruno David from the Monash Indigenous Studies Centre has been awarded an Australian Research Council (ARC) Industry Laureate Fellowship to research coastal archaeological sites and preserve Indigenous cultural heritage with the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GKLaWAC).   Professor David is just one of eight new Fellows announced by the ARC across Australia, … Continued

Eastern Health launches new Aboriginal cancer clinic addressing health gap

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• nangnak warr bagora is a new cancer clinic at Eastern Health Healesville, providing culturally appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples battling the disease. • nangnak warr bagora was officially launched by was officially launched by Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Health Infrastructure, Tim Richardson at a ceremony on Thursday afternoon. • Engagement … Continued

Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre to open in Redfern

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WHAT:           Official opening of local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre. 119 Redfern Street is a centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gather, share knowledge and practise culture in the heart of Redfern. WHO:              Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover Moore AO Welcome to Country – City of Sydney Councillor Yvonne Weldon, Metropolitan … Continued

Our Watch announces permanent First Nations Deputy Chair

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National violence prevention organisation Our Watch has committed to permanently having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as Co-Deputy Chair of its Board.    Our Watch Chair Moo Baulch has announced the incoming Co-Deputy Chairs are Vicky Welgraven AM and Dr Victor Sojo.  Ms Welgraven an Adnyamathanha woman from the northern Flinders Ranges of South … Continued

Australia-First Report Reveals Indigenous Students’ Culture, Confidence & Aspirations Strengthened Through New Programs

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Australia-First Report Reveals Indigenous Students’ Culture, Confidence & Aspirations Strengthened Through New Programs April 2024. The Aurora Education Foundation (Aurora) has today released its inaugural 2024 RISE Impact Report, publishing first-of-its-kind insights about what works in Indigenous education.  Launched in 2021, RISE is an Australia-first Indigenous education initiative that delivers and evaluates three distinct programs … Continued

Indigenous Health receives a $59.5 million boost

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This morning, leading men’s health charity Movember have pledged $59.5 million to Indigenous men health across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand, Canada, and the USA over the next seven years. With Australian First Nation communities and organisations set to receive a $17.6 million of those funds to help supercharge the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and … Continued

ASIC’s Centrepay Ban Against First Nations People Set for Landmark Racial Discrimination Legal Challenge

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Urban Rampage, a key retailer for First Nations people in remote communities, is poised to launch a landmark legal challenge against the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) for what it says is a racist and paternalistic decision to permanently ban the business from offering Centrepay to more than 20,000 Indigenous customers. The move comes … Continued