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Aunty Maria finds her family through Bindjareb Aged Care
For Aunty Maria, aged care services have not only helped her at home, they have...
Giovanni Torre 24 Jun 2026
New interim commissioner to lead First Nations aged care reform
A Gamilaroi woman with more than two decades of experience in government reform...
Dechlan Brennan 24 Jun 2026
Truth-telling project aims to improve aged care for Stolen Generations survivors
A new research project is set to help improve aged care for Stolen Generations s...
Dechlan Brennan 23 Jun 2026
Indigenous businesses collaborate to keep aged care residents safe
Indigenous-owned fencing business Hardy Fencing is helping enhance safety and pe...
Giovanni Torre 19 Jun 2026
Couple's road to rubbish solution for Thursday Island residents
An Indigenous-owned business tackling long-standing waste management challenges...
David Prestipino 18 Jun 2026
Transforming ageing and dementia care for First Nations Elders

Indigenous-led research initiative Deadly Dreaming has been awarded a major national grant to support the reshaping how ageing and dementia care is understood and delivered for Aboriginal and Torres S...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Jun 3, 2026
'Beautiful experience': Elders, kids share special joy

Tears glisten in Aunty Doreen's eyes, but there is a beaming smile on her face, too, as she watches the children at play around her. She is among the Elders hosting the first birthday celebration for...

EXCLUSIVE: Elder says Alice Springs town camp she helped establish no longer feels safe

For two decades, John Smith* (not his real name) has called Morris Soak - a camp near Mparntwe / Alice Springs - home. But last Friday, he stood behind his gate, fearful that drug-related violence wou...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark May 17, 2026
Darkinjung Land Council celebrates new housing for Elders, but fears law changes could stop similar projects in the future

In a housing crisis, new Elders' accommodation on the NSW Central Coast is about giving something back to "our old people who have paved the way for us", the local Land Council says.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross May 5, 2026
Aged care reforms failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, sector warns

The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council is urging governments to take immediate action to address major gaps in Australia's aged care reforms.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 24, 2026
Landmark court ruling orders $450,000 compensation for cultural harm to Gumbaynggirr peoples

The NSW Land and Environment Court recently ordered the NSW Forestry Corporation to compensate Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation $450,000 for destroying culturally significant, protected trees in Wild...

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Mar 18, 2026
Hundreds gather on Yaegl country for 2026 Elders Olympics

More than 400 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW gathered on Yaegl Country in Yamba, NSW this week to compete in the 24th annual Elders Olympics.

Uncle Ted Williams continuing Bilin Bilin’s legacy in Logan

A Yugambeh Elder and longtime teacher in Logan is continuing the legacy of one of south-east Queensland's most recognised Aboriginal leaders.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Mar 10, 2026
Yindjibarndi Elder Wendy Hubert to present a major new body of work at 25th Biennale of Sydney

Yindjibarndi Elder and Artist, Wendy Hubert, has been invited to present a major new body of work as part of the 25th Biennale of Sydney this year.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Feb 16, 2026
How will I be a good ancestor?

This question has been sitting with me for some time and resurfaced again yesterday. How will I be a good ancestor? A lot of what I now understand about this country was never taught at school.

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown Feb 10, 2026
Martu cultural knowledge reveals hidden decline of iconic northern quoll

Cultural knowledge handed down across generations of Martu people in WA's Western Desert region has revealed the previously hidden decline of one of Australia's most iconic marsupials - the endangered...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 30, 2026
With grassroots Truth Telling and education with can empower the community and together fight for real change

The following piece is a call to action from organisers of the Boorloo/Perth rally of January 26. January 26 is a day of mourning where we remember the many who have resisted and suffered under the yo...

Alyawarr senior knowledge holders recognised with Medal of the Order of Australia for their outstanding service to community

Three highly respected Alyawarr leaders - brothers Frankie Holmes OAM, Casey Holmes OAM and Donald Thompson OAM - have been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for their outstanding service to...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Jan 26, 2026
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