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The Buffalo Boys of Gapuwiyak are an RJCP work crew that are learning valuable welding and metalwork skills creating metal sculptures of animals. The sculptures are proving a hit, with customers lining up to buy them.
Stories | 13 Oct 2014

The Buffalo Boys of Gapuwiyak are an RJCP work crew that are learning valuable welding and metalwork skills creating metal sculptures of animals. The sculptures are proving a hit, with customers lining up to buy them.

Announcements | 2 Oct 2014

The Australian Government has announced funding to support up to 25 million hectares of Indigenous-owned land to be recognised through 14 Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs).

2013 National NAIDOC Committee.
Announcements | 30 Sep 2014

Applications are invited for nominations for membership of the National NAIDOC Committee.

Year 6 and 7 students from Palm Island met with the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, on their recent trip to Canberra as part of the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s (CFF) Horizons Program.
Stories | 26 Sep 2014

Eight lucky students from the Bwgcolman Community School in Palm Island were rewarded with a trip to Canberra as part of the Cathy Freeman Foundation’s Horizons Program.

Announcements | 26 Sep 2014

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, and Federal Member for Gilmore, Ann Sudmalis have today announced funding of $28,435 to the Shellharbour Aboriginal Community Youth Association to develop and implement a business plan for a nursery in Killalea State Park.

Announcements | 25 Sep 2014

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations are generating more income, employing more people and increasing the income they generate from private businesses. These are the findings from the latest Top 500 report released by the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations into the health of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporate sector.

Student participating in the Spreading the Message project
Stories | 24 Sep 2014

Relationships between young Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people have been strengthened by a unique sharing of experiences and stories through Aboriginal art at a Geelong school.

Announcements | 24 Sep 2014

The Australian Government has reached historic agreements with the Queensland, Western Australian, Victorian and Tasmanian governments that will see the states take on responsibility for municipal and essential services in remote Indigenous communities.

Announcements | 23 Sep 2014

The 2014 National Remote Indigenous Media Festival organised by the Indigenous Remote Communications Association, and now in its 16th year, is being held this week on the tip of Cape York Peninsula.

Stories | 19 Sep 2014

Thanks to everyone who has shared their story this month through the #ShareUrStory campaign on social media. This week’s wrap showcases contributions from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Palm Island in Queensland, actor Luke Carroll supporting Suicide Prevention Australia, the team at the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence and many more. Check it out!

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