Reclaiming K’gari
StoryOn 7 June 2023, the island formerly known as Fraser Island reclaimed the name used by its Traditional Owners: K’gari. Butchulla Elders say there are generally two accepted pronunciations: ‘GUR-rie’ and ‘Gurri’ (the K is silent).
John Paul Janke urges mob to screen regularly for bowel cancer
StoryAfter turning 50, John Paul Janke, a Wuthathi and Meriam man from Far North Queensland, did his first bowel cancer screening test using the free mailing kit sent to his home. Having completed the test a couple of times...
It's never too late to change careers
StoryWhen he turned 55 years of age, First Nations man Herman wanted a career change. After spending his earlier years in maintenance and machine operation, he needed a steady job that would get him out of the sun, help his...
Peacemakers, stargazers, and trailblazers: how Elders protect their paradise
Story'We use the stars out here to show our girls how to find the Milky Way,' says Elaine Mamarika, Anindilyakwa Elder and NIAA Indigenous Engagement Officer (IEO). 'We take the girls out bush to show them how to find water...
The history of NAIDOC Week
StoryNAIDOC Week is marked across Australia every year, beginning on the first Sunday in July and finishing on the second Sunday. A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and peoples, it’s grown...