Culture and history embedded in learning: 50 years of Wandarrah
StoryIn 1973 First Nations parents of Inala needed a preschool, so they opened their own. Fifty years on, Wandarrah Preschool and Community Centre in Inala, Queensland is celebrating the anniversary of a community...
First visit by new First Nations Ambassador to Torres Strait
StoryThe Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) recently welcomed Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People Justin Mohamed during his first official visit to the region on 1 – 3 June. TSRA Chairperson Napau...
35 years since the Barunga Statement
StoryThis long weekend, thousands of visitors will arrive in the Northern Territory town of Barunga – which usually has a population of about 360 – for the annual Barunga Festival.
Djirikitj Firebirds home in Arnhem Land after VEX World Championships in Texas
StoryThe Djirikitj Firebirds are a primary school robotics team from the Dhupuma Barker School in Gunyangara, NT. They recently returned from the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas. Out of 800 schools competing at the top level of school robotics, the Djirikitj Firebirds earned a final ranking of 40th place in their division.
Arrernte Community Patrol: leaders for change
StoryThrough funding through the Australian Government’s landmark plan for a 'Better, Safer Future for Central Australia', Lhere Artepe can employ up to 40 casual community patrollers who are respected Elders, leaders and role models with cultural authority. Through being present on the streets, the community patrol aims to reduce youth crime and to be the first point of contact rather than police.