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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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International Women’s Day – More Powerful Together

Culture and Capability
International Womens Day 8 March 2019 Six photos in a montage. Starting top left: woman with camera, two women side by side, woman in outback, women with traditional design, three women and woman looking over community.

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, Indigenous.gov.au is showcasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who prove that we are ‘More Powerful Together’.

International Women’s Day is Friday the 8 March.

This year’s theme is ‘More Powerful Together’.

In celebration of this important day, Indigenous.gov.au searched its archives and found stories to share which showcase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are showing us that we are ‘More Powerful Together’.

It includes inspiring stories from women like Andrea Cameron from Palumpa in the NT who helps keep her community safe as a night patroller, and artist Elisa Jane Carmichael who shares her saltwater country heritage with the world.

Ms Cameron used her previous experience as a member of the NT police to be successful in the role of patrolling the streets at night, offering culturally sensitive assistance and transporting community members to safety.

Her story, and other recommended reading is here:

These are just a few of the many wonderful things done by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia that we’ve recorded over the past year.

Last year’s NAIDOC theme was ‘Because of her, we can’ highlighted the important role that women play in our lives.

To find more, browse Stories or use our Search field to find and enjoy them.

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For more information, go to International Women’s Day.