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Youths reach breaking point before seeking counselling
Growing numbers of young people are reaching breaking point before seeking couns...
Lloyd Jones (AAP) 23 Jun 2026
Closing the Gap at risk without urgent focus on urban Indigenous health, experts warn
Closing the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Australia...
Giovanni Torre 16 Apr 2026
New dedicated headspace opens to support First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay
First Nations young people across Magandjin/Brisbane and Moreton Bay can now acc...
Giovanni Torre 9 Mar 2026
Indigenous experts leading development of new National First Nations Education Policy
First Nations educators, system leaders, staff in youth/education focused organi...
Giovanni Torre 26 Jan 2026
Entries open for 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT), and principal partner Telstra, have officially announced the opening of the call for entries for the 2026 Telstra National Aboriginal and...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Oct 15, 2025
Trash to treasure: road signs artwork wins top gong

With a collection of discarded road signs and her late father's blessing, Gaypalani Wanambi has won Australia's most prestigious Aboriginal art award.

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Callum Godde Aug 9, 2025
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award winners announced

The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory announced the 2025 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA) winners late on Friday.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 8, 2025
Reconciliation requires a willingness to sit with discomfort, listen deeply and imagine a future where respect is not "political"

The ongoing backlash against Acknowledgement of, and Welcome to Country ceremonies — most recently in early childhood education, and again in parliament — reflects a deeper unease within A...

Champion of truth-telling Sue-Anne Hunter appointed Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People

The federal government has appointed Australia's first permanent National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 3, 2025
New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise

Governments are being urged to rethink their approach to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people if they are serious about closing the gap.

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Keira Jenkins Jun 24, 2025
75 units planned for Elders in Deception Bay

ATSICHS Brisbane, in collaboration with the Department of Housing and Public Works, has announced the commencement of a landmark social housing project at Deception Bay.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 21, 2024
New housing for Indigenous women and children facing homelessness opens on Meanjin's southside

A new accommodation precinct for First Nations women and children facing homelessness is now complete on Brisbane's southside. This initiative is part of the state government's Homes for Queenslanders...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 1, 2024
Talented Territorian to represent Australia in showcase game

Talented Territorian Tatyana Perry will have an opportunity to put her best foot forward to AFLW recruiters when she represents Australia in Saturday's showcase clash against the Under 23 All-Stars te...

Jackson Clark Jackson Clark Apr 5, 2024
Katie Kiss commences Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner role

Australia's new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, commenced her role on Wednesday. Ms Kiss was announced as the new Commissioner last month, replacing outg...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 3, 2024
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship shifts to Indigenous community control

A scholarship named in honour of a significant leader in Indigenous health and wellbeing, Dr Arnold 'Puggy' Hunter, is set to transition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community control.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 27, 2024
Scholarship supports Indigenous students to aim high in the capital

Ten aspiring Indigenous secondary students have been provided support through the annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Scholarship Awards.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 18, 2024
Katie Kiss appointed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner

Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman Katie Kiss has been announced as the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Ms Kiss, who grew up in Rockhampton on the land of the Darumbal...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 5, 2024
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