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Barkindji Maraura ranger Dennis King.
Stories | 3 Apr 2014

The benefits of caring for country can reach far beyond conservation and natural resource management. At Fletcher’s Lake in NSW, managing land and freshwater, including a small section of the Murray Darling Basin, has been life changing for some members of the local community.

Announcements | 3 Apr 2014
I am delighted to announce that 14 Indigenous arts, culture and languages activities have received funding through the Australian Government's Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts programs.
Kimberley Girl 2013 finalists.
Stories | 1 Apr 2014

More than 800 people attended the catwalk show at the Goolarri Amphitheatre in Broome for the tenth Kimberley Girl competition, created to support leadership and self-confidence among Indigenous girls in the region.

Announcements | 31 Mar 2014

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion and GenerationOne National Development Director, Jeremy Donovan, today launched Perth’s first Vocational Training & Employment Centre (VTEC), which will provide guaranteed jobs for up to 200 Indigenous people.

Announcements | 28 Mar 2014
The Australian Government has established a panel to conduct a review into public support for Indigenous constitutional recognition.
Jamaine Crossley
Stories | 28 Mar 2014

Eighteen-year-old Indigenous student Jamaine Crossley is a living legend in his community after becoming the first in his family to finish Year 12 and be accepted into tertiary study, with the support of the Australian Government’s Learn Earn Legend! programme.

Announcements | 28 Mar 2014

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, and the Member for Durack Melissa Price said today a key priority for the Government was to help reduce incidents of self-harm and suicide among Indigenous people.

Announcements | 27 Mar 2014

Work to significantly upgrade a training shed in the Northern Territory community of Minyerri is almost complete, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Community Development Fund.

Apunipima midwives
Stories | 26 Mar 2014

Five midwives from North Queensland’s Apunipima Cape York Health Council have been given an opportunity to get a Postgraduate Certificate in screening, diagnostics, pharmacology and prescribing for midwives.

Announcements | 26 Mar 2014

Work to build a peace park at Yuendumu in the Northern Territory is expected to start early next month, providing employment for local Aboriginal people and a much-needed community facility.

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