Treaty and Truth remain and I hope that this term of Government will see those commitments come to fruition. It will lead to a stronger, better Australia for us all.
Emma Garlett
It sickens me that because of the actions of a handful of self-centred, ignorant racists, once again Aboriginal people are being forced to defend their right to be a part of public life.
Neither Labor nor the Coalition have wanted to talk about Indigenous affairs. They’ve gone silent on truth-telling, reconciliation and commitment to finally closing the gap.
Anyone should feel free to speak their opinions without fear of reprisal from their government. Even if those opinions are unpopular.
His greatest legacy isn’t anything he did on the footy field, but his courage, resilience, strength, and love for his family.
I just got back to Boorloo after spending time in Aotearoa. I am disappointed in the State and Federal Government’s lack of progress to implement a treaty as a part of the Uluru Statement of the Heart.
When Peter Dutton says he will never deliver a press conference in front of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, he is refusing to stand in front of two of Australia’s official flags.
These are just some of the negative stereotypes First Nations peoples face, online and in everyday life. And I am sick and tired of it.
So many of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes are Indigenous, from Evonne Goolagong to Ash Barty, Lionel Rose to Patty Mills and the great Cathy Freeman.
Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are one way of working to level the playing field; and to give opportunities to those who are at an inherent disadvantage.
For parliament to be truly representative of society, it needs to be a reflection of our community, including our cultural make-up.
The endless Australia Day discourse is infurating, tedious and so exhausting.
Instead of setting a long list of resolutions, an era will encapsulate the vibe of what you’re trying to achieve and actions which align will follow.
‘It’s too hot to do anything’ are the words I’ve heard rumbling through Perth while we all have scattered to do our shopping in the final few hours of trading hours before Christmas.
WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby announced that the Pilbara Ranger Network would be receiving a $4 million grant to expand its Aboriginal ranger programs and cultural land management initiatives.
Effective stakeholder engagement is the lynchpin to a successful collaborative approach to self-determination for Indigenous peoples
It is important to ensure this time of year is inclusive for all and a celebration which connects us.
Jay Hanna
Aboriginal youths faced arrests during a diversion program meant to keep them out of jail, damaging trust and support efforts.
After 200 years of silence, it’s time for the truth. The centuries of oppression have created systems which have muzzled the voices of First Nations people. Slowly, things are changing.
With a heavy focus on digital and data, there is a question around the future of books and if it is a viable market
The cracks in the criminal justice system need to close, and support mechanisms need to be tightened up and rigour tested because right now, it isn’t working.
They represent our future but there is a huge leadership gap brewing between our current Indigenous elders and Gen Z.
As the debate around what type of electricity generation we should use and what our energy future will look like gathers steam, companies must focus on what they’re doing to minimise their climate impact.
A real worthy way you can help others and give back is by choosing where to spend your hard-earned cash and do your part to support businesses that have a bigger mission to make the world a better place.
