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A parliamentary inquiry has recommended that a bill to prohibit the shackling of women during childbirth in prison not be passed. The private member's bill, introduced by independent senator Lidia Tho...
Dhelkuk Dangatuk Baring (Healthy New Journey) is a new initiative aimed at providing continuous maternity care, from pregnancy through to early parenthood, embedded with culture and aimed at forming t...
The Indigenous Business Integrity Register has closed less than 11 months after launch. Former Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt announced the closure on Monday as chair of the Indigenous...
The National Network of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls has urged every federal parliamentarian to support Senator Lidia Thorpe's Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During...
Ahead of International FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Awareness Day on 9 September, proud Wiradjuri woman and GP-obstetrician Dr Sarah Jane Springer is joining DrinkWise to reinforce the advic...
Senator Lidia Thorpe has introduced bills to Federal Parliament to end two harmful practices in criminal legal systems across Australia: the strip searching of children and the shackling of people dur...
A new, Queensland-based program is supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on their journey at Mater's Cancer Care Centre. While receiving treatment patients are being supported by Cla...
The federal government has announced a $10 million investment to upgrade the maternity ward at Royal Darwin Hospital. The announcement, made on Monday, will fund refurbishments to the hospital's exist...
Karri Karrak Aboriginal Corporation has pushed back against the Nyoongar 2050 proposal, warning public commentary on the future of the South West Native Title Settlement must start with an accurate ac...
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has questioned former Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt on his backing of a privately controlled Indigenous business certification service, asking why the...
A new documentary shares the journey of Yolŋu mothers, grandmothers, leaders and health workers to bring birthing back on Country, shining a bright, powerful light on First Nations maternity care...
A major new Health Research Council grant will support Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, to lead a transformative Pacific-led study focused on improving care for Pasifika women with diabete...
West Coast and South Fremantle champion Peter Matera is now officially a legend of football in his home state. The Noongar wingman, Eagles premiership hero and five-time All Australian was elevated to...