ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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Soldiers, spears and safe spaces

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A partnership between The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA), the Australian army and First Nations peoples, designed to empower Indigenous communities, will celebrate its silver anniversary this October.

Torres Strait rangers ready to protect natural wonders and wildlife when disaster strikes

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As parts of the nation brace for extreme weather, Far North Queensland rangers are ready to protect some of the world’s most diverse wildlife in times of disaster such as cyclones, fires and floods. Torres Strait...

Be MoneySmart this week with award winning financial literacy program, 'Milba Djunga'

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Pauline Kent, Indigenous teacher and head of curriculum from the Yarrabah State School near Cairns has received an outstanding achievement award for her innovative financial literacy program, Milba Djunga in the 2012 MoneySmart Week awards announced this week.

Miriki Performing Arts and the Australian Ballet exchange ideas

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When the Australian Ballet Education Unit meets annually with the young dancers of Miriki Performing Arts, the teaching of ideas and techniques goes both ways.

Penny Smallacombe: The Power of Authentic Storytelling

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Screen Australia - In a podcast, Screen Australia’s Head of Indigenous Penny Smallacombe reflects on a changing industry.

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