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2015 National Indigenous Domestic Violence Conference

Event | 7 Oct 2015

Carrara QLD

Indigenous Conference Services (Australia) is pleased to host this year's National Indigenous Say No to Domestic Violence Conference: Focus on a Brighter Future which is scheduled to be held in the Gold Coast on 7th-9th October 2015.

Minister Scullion: 1105 jobs for First Australians

Announcements | 23 Jul 2015

More than 1100 First Australians will be employed across the country through a partnership between the Australian Government and facility services company, ISS.

Indigenous man playing a guitar and wearing pale shirt and dark trousers.

National NAIDOC Youth of the Year spreads message of positivity

Stories | 23 Jul 2015

A self-taught virtuoso guitarist with a passion for reconciliation, Torres Strait Islander Chris Tamwoy has been named 2015 National NAIDOC Youth of the Year.

Minister Scullion: Talks to focus on Indigenous Mental Health

Announcements | 23 Jul 2015

Reducing mental illness among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be the focus of high level talks between government, mental health experts and Indigenous leaders at Parliament House today.

Minister Scullion: More than $3.5 Million for Leichhardt under Indigenous Advancement Strategy

Announcements | 22 Jul 2015

Six organisations across Leichhardt will receive a combined total of more than $3.5 million to deliver projects to improve the lives of First Australians living in Far North Queensland.

Official exhibition launch of Freshwater Saltwater 2015

Event | 31 Jul 2015

Cairns North QLD

This year, UMI Arts proudly presents its 3rd annual curated Freshwater Saltwater group exhibition at UMI Arts Galleries. The “Freshwater Saltwater: Celebrating UMI Arts’ 10th Anniversary” exhibition features an array of works by 21 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander member artists, who all have blood-line connection to the Far North Queensland region.

Tarnanthi Festival

Event | 8 Oct 2015

Adelaide SA

Launching on October 8, 2015, the Art Gallery of South Australia is presenting TARNANTHI, the inaugural Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art. The Festival encompasses a series of exhibitions, public programs, community events and an Art Fair on the opening weekend.

Indigenous woman Michelle Deshong holding blue plate shaped award.

National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year promotes power of knowledge

Stories | 21 Jul 2015

Kuku Yulanji woman Michelle Deshong has received many academic honours in her time, but she said none could compare to being named 2015 National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year.

AIDA 2015 Conference

Event | 16 Sep 2015

Glenelg SA

AIDA 2015 conference will be held on 16-19 September 2015 at the Stamford Grand in Glenelg, South Australia. The 2015 Annual General Meeting will take place at the conference.

The theme for AIDA 2015 is Collaborate, communicate and celebrate.

Murri-Ailan Way

Event | 4 Aug 2015

QLD

Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, talent and community at QUT. Three days across three campuses.

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