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Indigenous kids' rights cut after sentencing changes
Children in a jurisdiction's youth justice system, who are overwhelmingly Indige...
Lucinda Garbutt-Young 26 May 2026
Social justice commissioner warns Murri Watch funding cut puts children at risk
The Queensland Government's decision to withdraw funding from Murri Watch's yout...
Joseph Guenzler 23 Apr 2026
Researchers urge cultural safety focus in Indigenous mental health communication
Warning: The following article contains references to suicide, which may be dist...
Dechlan Brennan 1 Apr 2026
Young Victorian First Nations leaders recognised at Ricci Marks Awards
Three young First Nations Victorians have been recognised for their leadership a...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Mar 2026
New partnership aims to improve wellbeing among Aboriginal youth in the Kimberley
The Western Australian government has formally recognised a new partnership with...
Natasha Clark 6 Feb 2026
NT detention transfers undermine rehabilitation, family connection as children are moved 1500km from Country

The lives of children in detention from Central Australia have been significantly affected by the Northern Territory Government's decision to transfer them more than 1,500 kilometres away from their f...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jan 29, 2026
Partnership extended in Kununurra to support young people at risk

Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) and Kununurra Waringarri Aboriginal Corporation have extended a partnership supporting young people at risk in Kununurra.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jan 9, 2026
Elders lead young men back to Country through Yiriman Project

When rates of self-harm and substance abuse began rising in the Fitzroy Valley 25 years ago, Elders chose a response grounded in Country. They created a camp for young men; a place to listen, learn an...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 19, 2025
Aboriginal toddlers needing support classified by WA government as 'justice system' issue

Aboriginal toddlers are being treated as part of the youth justice system under Western Australia's Department of Communities. Marra Worra Worra Aboriginal Corporation (MWWAC) former chief executive C...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 17, 2025
Dockers and WA Police join forces to inspire next generation in the Kimberley

Under a blazing Kimberley sun, more than a hundred students ran barefoot across the sands of Broome's Cable Beach on for this year Kimberley 9s - a two-day celebration of the popularity of AFL across...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Nov 3, 2025
Substantial drop in youth crime prompts WA's top judges to tour Fitzroy Crossing’s Night Space

When WA Children's Court President Hylton Quail noticed youth crime falling in Fitzroy Crossing, he travelled to the remote Kimberley town to see what was driving the change.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Oct 28, 2025
‘Change Direction’ initiative for Jilya Institute addresses crisis in Aboriginal communities

This report contains sensitive content, including references to suicide and those who have passed away. Leading Aboriginal voices, creatives and mental health professionals have come together to launc...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre May 22, 2025
“Locking them up is not the answer”: Hope for Tasmania’s Aboriginal youth justice strategy as community consultation opens

Prominent members of Tasmania's Aboriginal community have highlighted the importance of the state's proposed Aboriginal Youth Justice Engagement Strategy, the consultation period for which opened this...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Apr 18, 2025
Victorian Indigenous suicide rate triple that of general population

Warning: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. The suicide rate amongst Indigenous people in Victoria is three times higher than the general population, with 27 people dying in the las...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 5, 2025
Indigenous youth recognised for contributions to community across WA

The WA Youth Awards hold significant importance in celebrating the outstanding contributions of young people aged 12 to 25, along with the organisations and youth workers dedicated to supporting them.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Sep 26, 2024
Lidia Thorpe urges long overdue nationwide reform in wake of 10-year-old's death in state care

Gunnai, Gunditjmara and Djab Wurrung senator Lidia Thorpe has called on the federal government to urgently implement the recommendations of the 1997 Bringing Them Home report, following news that a 10...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 18, 2024
Perth-based Indigenous corporation increases youth crisis accommodation capacity after ILSC support

A First Nations organisation that provides accommodation for at-risk youth has moved into new digs on Whadjuk Noongar Country in Perth thanks to $1.

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Brendan Foster Feb 8, 2024
Marram Nganyin mentoring grants announced for five organisations

The Victorian government's Marram Nganyin Aboriginal Youth Mentoring Program recipients have been announced, aiming to enhance mentorship for young Aboriginal people across the state.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Feb 2, 2024
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