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Teresa, Mum of three, making a difference

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As a mother of three, with lived experience of disability, Teresa takes pride in doing her job with both empathy and compassion.

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Maroochydore (Gubbi Gubbi Country)

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The Gubbi Gubbi people are the Traditional Custodians of the land located in South East Queensland, located in the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Maryborough and Gympie region.

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Ugar Island community member Yessie Mosby carries ancestral remains at the handover ceremony, held at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin, Germany.

Five First Nations ancestors welcomed home from Berlin

20 December 2024

​​A handover ceremony for 5 First Nations ancestors was held at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin, Germany on 5 December 2024.​
Some of the First Nations artists featured in the video series, L to R: Matilda Nona, Toby Cedar, Melissa Stannard and Delvene Cockatoo-Collins

Video series highlights harm caused by fake First Nations art

19 December 2024

First Nations artists and industry workers share their experiences with fake First Nations art and the effect it has on their lives, communities and culture.
Indigenous science students learning journey by Ann-Maree Long

The world is your oyster – expedition of a lifetime

13 December 2024

Anne-Maree Long, a proud Badjala, Woopaburra and Torres Strait Islander woman shares her experience on a ‘Fire to Flood; expedition research vessel mentoring a group of young Indigenous future scientists.
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NAIDOC 2025 Local Grants – now open!

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10 January 2025

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC Week

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. 6 to 13 July 2025

First Nations Clean Energy Strategy

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09 January 2025

The Australian Government has released the first-ever First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.

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Image broken into 4 different slides displaying A gum tree in the Australian desert, a vehicle travelling on a sandy track, solar panels and red sand falling between fingers.

Boosting quantum technology for First Nations health

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06 January 2025

The Critical Technologies Challenge Program is seeking quantum technology solutions to help improve life expectancy, health outcomes and access to health technology for First Nations peoples.

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Up to $5.5 million to improve First Nations health. Critical Technologies Challenge Program
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