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National Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum - Safe homes, solid families - Let's build on it!  Wednesday, 24 February 2010 May 19th, Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Alfred street, Mackay, QUEENSLAND, The Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research (QCDFVR), in partnership with the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and Charles Darwin University (CDU) is holding a National Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum. The Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum aims to: highlight and celebrate the good work that is being done by Indigenous people themselves to end domestic and family violence; support Indigenous people to share information and knowledge about strategies and programs that could be used effectively by others; and to promote opportunities for networking between Indigenous workers in the field of domestic and family violence prevention. For more information contact Annie Webster on 07 4940 7834 or email a.webster@cqu.edu.au http://www.noviolence.com.au/

The Inaugural Jack Atkinson Australian Football Carnival  Saturday, 27 February 2010 February 27th, Maher Oval, Wagga Wagga, NEW SOUTH WALES, Former Sydney Swans great, Michael O’Loughlin and Team GWS Head Coach, Kevin Sheedy will join players from six young indigenous teams from across New South Wales to take part in the inaugural Jack Atkinson carnival The legends of the sport will meet and address the players on leadership, development skills and career opportunities. For more information contact Rodney Craig on 0422314869 or email rjcraig81@gmail.com http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-3445-0-0-0&sID=53001&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=11154774§ionID=53001

Deadly Funny 2010  Friday, 5 March 2010 March 5th, Roxbury Hotel, 182 St Johns Road, Glebe, Deadly Funny 2010 are looking for NSW Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders to compete in the state finals. Finalist will go through to the National Deadly Funny comedy competition 2010 to compete against other state finalist for a chance to win $2000. For more information contact Jason Tamiru on 03 9245 3700 http://www.deadlyfunny.com.au

Straight Talk 2010  Sunday, 7 March 2010 March 7th - 10th, Canberra, ACT, Straight Talk, hosted by Oxfam Australia, is a gathering of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from around the country. The event will give these women the opportunity to develop their understanding of the Australian political system and build relationships with women in Federal Parliament. For more information contact oxfam on 1800 088 110 http://www.oxfam.org.au/explore/indigenous-australia/straight-talk

Australian Languages Workshop 2010  Thursday, 11 March 2010 March 11th-14th,ANU Canberra Campus, Canberra, ACT, The ninth annual Workshop on Australian Languages will be hosted by the School of Language Studies, Australian National University (ANU) and Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). The workshop is a good opportunity to catch up with current research on Australian languages in a less formal environment. It is also a good opportunity to get to know each other in a relaxed environment. For more information contact, Kazuko Obata on 02 6246 1166 or email kazuko.obata-at-aiatsis.gov.au http://kioloa.anu.edu.au/directions/.

Indigenous Law Centre Open Forum: Bush Law  Wednesday, 17 March 2010 March 17th,The Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW, Sydney, NEW SOUH WALES, The Forum will focus on the exciting new documentary BUSH LAW, which explores the relationship between existing systems of traditional Aboriginal law and the Australian criminal justice system. This is a provocative film which raises many interesting questions about the relationship between the two systems of law. For more information contact Jannette Murdoch on 02 9385 2252, or email j.murdoch@unsw.edu.au http://www.ilc.unsw.edu.au/news_&_events/

Bush Law   Wednesday, 17 March 2010 March 17th, Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES, This Open Forum will be structured around a screening of the groundbreaking documentary BUSH LAW, which explores the relationship between existing systems of traditional Aboriginal law and the Australian criminal justice system, with the goal of reducing violent crime in remote Aboriginal communities. This innovative work reveals candid aspects of Aboriginal law while also presenting a viable model for mainstream criminal law and traditional Aboriginal law to work together. From 6:30pm - 8:30pm. For more information, or to RSVP, conact Janette Murdoch on 02 9385 2252 or email ilc@unsw.edu.au http://www.ilc.unsw.edu.au/news_&_events/

Through Young Black Eyes Workshop   Thursday, 18 March 2010 March 18th, Through Young Black Eyes Workshop will be conducted in Yarrabah Thursday 18th March Kuranda Thursday 25th March This workshop will provide education and awareness about Family & Domestic Violence and the effects on our children and keeping them safe. This workshop is facilitated by Healthy Happy Families Program of Wuchopperen Health Service and funded by SNAICC (Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care). For more information contact Bernard Sabadi on (07) 40 801 080 or email bsabadi@wuchopperen.com http://www.snaicc.asn.au/

Racism revisited: anti-racism leadership and practices national symposium on racism  Friday, 19 March 2010 March 19-20, Racism revisted: anti-racism leadership practices national symposium on racism, Murdoch University, 90 South Street, Murdoch, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, 6150 Murdoch University in partnership with the Ethnic Communities Council of WA, Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia and the Federation of African Communities' Council will be hosting an anti-racism Symposium. The Symposium, Racism Revisited: Anti-racism Leadership and Practice, will have Plenary and Workshop components covering anti-racism leadership themes and practice.  It will aim to engage participants in honest conversations about racism, analyse anti-racism leadership, discuss current practices and recommended practical solutions to combat racism, for more information contact Freya Contos on 0406 497 206, or email f.contos@murdoch.edu.au http://www.rralp2010.com.au

National Close the Gap Day 2010  Thursday, 25 March 2010 March 25th, National, The Close the Gap campaign is Australia's largest ever campaign to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The National Close the Gap Day 2010, organised by Oxfam Australia, is a national event with events happening all over Australia to help raise awareness on the crisis of Indigenous health. Individuals and organisations can also organise their own event at home, workplace, school or as part of a community or faith group. For more information, or to register your own group contact your local community campaigner NSW/ACT: Cara Bevington, Ph: (02) 8204 3929, Email: carab@oxfam.org.au QLD: Ann Matson, Ph: (07) 3637 4615, Email: annm@oxfam.org.au SA/NT: Judee Adams, Ph: (08) 8236 4615, Email: judeea@oxfam.org.au VIC/TAS: Tom Schauble, Ph: (03) 9289 9332, Email: toms@oxfam.org.au WA_Paddy Cullen_Ph: (08) 9262 8200_Email: paddyc@oxfam.org.au http://www.oxfam.org.au/act/events/close-the-gap-day

A Journey of Healing and Recovery Workshop   Thursday, 25 March 2010 March 25th, 2010, CQ University, Rockhampton QLD, Jeanette Yow Yeh will be hosting A Journey of Healing and Recovery workshop. Knowing and understanding our past, and how it contributes to the emotional and social well being of Aboriginal People today. How does understanding our past promote healing and a healthy future. For more information contact Jeanette Yow Yeh on 04 3264 9125 or email jyowyeh@gmail.com http://www.qldalliance.org.au/

Deadly Dollars - Let's Talk Money Workshop   Thursday, 25 March 2010 March 25th, Bankstown Sports Club, Greenfield Parade, Bankstown, This workshop is free and it will improve your knowledge of financial literacy and help you assist your clients. We will provide you with a Deadly Dollers financial literacy package including: * resources & information * case studies * a budget planner * a contract checklist For more information contact (02) 9895 0639, or email caine.carroll@services.nsw.gov.au http://events.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ClientView/Production/Schedules/ScheduleDetail.aspx?ScheduleID=147&EventID=152

Advanced Indigenous Musician Development Workshop   Friday, 26 March 2010 March 26-29, National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, 88 Pit Street, Redfern, Sydney, The workshops will cover essential practical and industry skills necessary to make it in the industry today. Sessions will involve practical workshops, performance masterclasses, interactive discussions and demonstrations from industry professionals and established musicians including members of THE LAST KINECTION and THE HERD. For more information contact Frank on (02) 9281 1600 or email frank@musicnsw.com http://www.musicnsw.com/2010/02/whichway-advanced-workshops/

Improving Social Determinants of Indigenous Health Conference  Tuesday, 30 March 2010 March 30th - 31st, Brisbane, QUEENSLAND, This conference is being organised by Criterion Conferences. The conference examines factors such as housing, education, family, community and self esteem with the view to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people._To ensure generational change and to create an improved and sustainable future for children, programs that address the social determinants need to work in conjunction with health care services. This conference will bring together case studies from successful programs, which go some way to close the gap in their community. It will bring policy from federal and state government to address how policy can be effectively delivered to the community. For more information contact Criterion Conferences Pty Ltd on 1300 316 882 or email registration@criterionconferences.com http://improvingindigenoushealth.com/index.php

Tayenebe Exhibition   Tuesday, 30 March 2010 March 30th - July 25th, National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT, The Aboriginal art of fibre-craft, once taught around Tasmania, was hidden fro nearly a century, practiced only by a few remaining communities. For the tayenebe project, a group of Tasmanian Aboriginal women and girls revitalised the skills and artistry of their ancestors. For more information contact Mark Juddery on 02 6208 5338 or email media@nma.gov.au http://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions

Mingaletta Community Meeting Dates  Thursday, 1 April 2010 April 1st, Mingaletta Community Meetings will be held on the first thursday of every month unless told otherwise by the Board. For more information contact Kerry Eason on (02) 4342 7515, or email mingalettaatsic@yahoo.com.au

International education conference for Gold Coast  Friday, 16 April 2010 April 14 - 16, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, The conference brings together representatives from major universities in the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss the theme – ‘Educating for Extremes: Educating for global challenges in a rapidly changing world’. APAIE 2010 will give delegates the opportunity to learn about current best practices in international education and how to educate staff and students to adapt to the challenges of extreme world events. http://www.griffith.edu.au/conference/asia-pacific-association-international-education-2010

The Way Forward for Indigenous Health: A focus on Food and Nutrition   Thursday, 22 April 2010 April 22, Canberra, This symposium will highlight how investing in nutrition initiatives in indigenous communities can make a difference to health status. For more information contact Katherine Cullerton at katherine.cullertin@heartfoundation.org.au http://www.phaa.net.au/documents/NatsinsapInformationflyer.pdf

Indigenous Nutrition Advocacy Symposium  Thursday, 22 April 2010 April 22nd, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, This one-day event is being organised by the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan (NATSINSAP) Steering Committee. The aim of the symposium is to highlight nutrition initiatives as a key way of Closing the Gap. The symposium, although targetting policy makers, is open to anyone with an interest in this area, for more information contact Katherine Cullerton on (07) 3872 2565 or email katherine.cullerton@heartfoundation.org.au http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/health-resources/conferences?cid=364

RICKY MAYNARD: PORTRAIT OF A DISTANT LAN  Wednesday, 28 April 2010 May 12, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, Perth, WA Embedded in Ricky Maynard's evocative documentary photographs are the lives and culture of his people, the Ben Lomond and Cape Portland peoples of Tasmania. His starkly rendered images are made in close collaboration with the communities he photographs and form one of the most culturally significant visual records and representations of Aboriginal people in Australia For more information head to the website http://www.perthfestival.com.au/Events/visual-arts/ricky-maynard/

AIATSIS Seminar Series, Theme: Indigenous Wellbeing  Saturday, 1 May 2010 March 1st - June 28th, AIATSIS building, Action Peninsula, Canberra, ACT, This series will provide a range of seminars around the subject of Indigenous Wellbeing. It will consider conceptual frameworks and philosophies around Wellbeing and will look at its increasing use in the development of government policy and service provision, for more information contact Cressida Fforde on 02 6261 4221, or email, cressida.fforde@aiatsis.gov.au http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research/seminars.html

Indigenous Writers & Educators Conference   Wednesday, 12 May 2010 May 12th - 13th, Darwin, NORTHERN TERRITORY,Find out what's working and not working in the Indigenous writers industry; discuss the gaps and ways to fill them; a networking opportunity for Indigenous writers and educators; professional development and inspiration for stakeholders. Featuring Marcia Langton, Alexis Wright, Mary G/Mark bin Bakar, Melissa Lucashenko, Wesley Enoch, John Maynard, Phillip McLaren, Bruce Pascoe, Brenton McKenna, Lorraine McGee-Sippel, Deborah Cheetham, Dizzy Doolan, Archie Weller and more! For more information contact info@ntwriters.com.au http://www.ntwriters.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=43

Wordstorm-The Festival of Australasian Writing   Thursday, 13 May 2010 May 13th - 16th, Darwin, NORTERN TERRITORY, Plans are on the boil for WordStorm, where many issues will be considered, discussed and debated. Wordstorm has a unique place in Australia’s writers’ festival scene, with its strong focus on Indigenous and South East Asian writers. It’s a festival that talks to, and about, the region it inhabits. It is well away from the larger, East coast writers festivals in major capital cities, and it has an intimacy and rare cultural mix that has writers and readers raving about it. Located in the storytelling wellspring that is the Northern Territory, the mythical heart and soul of the country, you cannot experience this festival and not be moved in some very personal way. For more information contact info@nitwriters.com.au http://www.ntwriters.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=43

Inaugural National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference "listening, learning and leading"  Sunday, 16 May 2010 Across Australia, there are a number of people, organisations and communities working together to address Indigenous alcohol and drug issues and associated harm. Recognising that harmful alcohol and other drug use contributes significantly to the poor health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, the continuing capacity and quality of these efforts is contingent on learning good practices and skills, building a local workforce and strengthening Indigenous communities to respond effectively. The National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference aims to assist and contribute to further develop the capacity of those working to address these harms in meaningful and practical ways. The Conference will also showcase and celebrate the quiet efforts and achievements of those striving to improve the health and well being of our communities. It is a time for listening, learning and leading the way on what can be accomplished on this important health and social issue within Australia. The Conference will be held 16-18th June 2010 at the Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia. Contact NIDAC 2010 Organiser (07) 333 444 60 or email nidac@eventcorp.com.au www.nidaconference.com.au

Inaugural Australian Indigenous Cancer Survivors Forum  Wednesday, 19 May 2010 May 19, Brisbane, This forum is for Indigenous cancer survivors (both men and women) and their carers. Indigenous health workers and Allied Health professionals. It's an opportunity to meet and network with other cancer survivors. An opportunity to share your story. Learn about what is currently taking place in indigenous cancer research. A meeting place to form friendships. For information email info@m247consulting.com http://www.m247consulting.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&Itemid=54

The Long Walk 2010  Saturday, 22 May 2010 May 22nd, Federation Square to MCG, Melbourne, VICTORIA, The annual commemoration of Michael Long's walk to Canberra in 2004, The Long Walk starts with a community celebration at Fed Square then walks to the MCG for Dreamtime at the 'G the headline match of the AFL's Indigenous Round, the clash between Essendon and Richmond. Visit the website for teeshirts and more information contact Kim Kruger on 03 9230 0300 or email admin@thelongwalk.com.au http://www.thelongwalk.com.au/

Liverpool Sorry Day Celebrations  Wednesday, 26 May 2010 Sorry Day Celebrations in Liverpool will commence with a ceremony at the Liverpool Regional Museum on Wednesday 26 May from 10am. The event will include a flag raising ceremony, traditional dance and didgeridoo performances. A bus trip to visit the Stolen Generations Garden, a section of the Mount Annan Botanic Garden, and barbecue lunch will be provided. Buses will leave the Liverpool Regional Museum at 12.30pm and return at 3.30pm. http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au

Stylin Up   Saturday, 29 May 2010 29 May, CJ Greenfields Sports Complex, 10 freeman Road, Inala, Brisbane, 12 noon - 8 pm Stylin’UP boasts a proud history of presenting Australia’s finest Indigenous hip-hop and R&B artists. Emerging artists perform alongside nationally-established and internationally-recognised musicians in a program designed to nurture the next generation of Indigenous talent. For more information head to the website http://www.stylinup.com.au/

The Dreaming   Friday, 11 June 2010 June 11 - 14, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, The Dreaming is a vibrant, exciting and a valuable destination where local, national and international audiences look forward to their annual ceremony time along with the most comprehensive showcase of Indigenous arts from across the country and around the world. This three day and four night festival will have performing arts venues, bars, Ceremony grounds, traditional healing, galleries, rituals, campfire story circles and a mass of stalls, workshop avenue and food outlets. For more information contact info@thedreamingfestival.com http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/main/index.php?apply=&webpage=the_dreaming_2010&PHPSESSID=a7408b10e60e8964224172e3b2a2409f&cID=2074&menuID=369

Aboriginal Health Conference 2010  Saturday, 26 June 2010 June 26th - 27th, Novotel Langley Perth, 221 Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Rural Health West is invites you to attend the Aboriginal Health Conference scheduled to take place at the Novotel Langley Perth. We encourage all doctors in the Aboriginal Medical Service and those who have an interest in Aboriginal health to attend, for more information contact Leesa Foote on 08 6389 4538, or email events@ruralhealthwest.com.au http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/health-resources/conferences?cid=414

The Coming of the Light Festival  Thursday, 1 July 2010 July 1st, The Coming of the Light festival marks the day the London Missionary Society first arrived in Torres Strait. The missionaries landed at Erub Island on 1 July 1871, introducing Christianity to the region. This is a significant day for Torres Strait Islanders, who are predominantly of Christian faith, and religious and cultural ceremonies across Torres Strait and mainland Australia are held on 1 July each year. http://www.tsra.gov.au/the-torres-strait/events/coming-of-the-light.aspx

11th Australian Institute of Family Studies Conference  Wednesday, 7 July 2010 July 7-9, Melbourne Conventional Centre, The conference will focus on the six major themes that shape the Institute’s current Research Plan – Economic wellbeing of families, Families and work, Social inclusion, Violence, abuse and neglect, Family transitions and family law, and Children, young people and their families. For more information contact Think Business Events, on (03) 9417 1350 or email aifs@thinkbusinessevents.com.au http://conference.aifs.gov.au/

Garma Festival   Friday, 6 August 2010 August 6 -10, Gulkula, North East Arnhem Land, NT Garma is a nationally significant, intimate, spectacular celebration of cultural traditions and practices – dance, song, music, and art (including presentations, collaborations, sales) – and the annual venue for a major Key Forum on Indigenous issues. For information head to the website. http://www.garma.telstra.com

9th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference  Sunday, 22 August 2010 August 22-25, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, This exciting and prestigious event will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre and promises to generate considerable intellectual dialogue and debate, as well as create opportunities to strengthen existing networks and forge new ones. We now invite you to submit an abstract which explores one or more of the conference themes. For more information contact Larrakia Nation on (08) 8948 3733 http://www.larrakiaevents.com/