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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...
Each year on National Close the Gap Day - 19 March - we are reminded that rates of preterm birth experienced by Aboriginal mothers is currently double that of our non-Aboriginal population.
A new study into the clinical effectiveness of a rural Birthing on Country service - compared to mainstream maternity services - has recently revealed First Nations women had significantly more normal...
A Torres Strait mum has welcomed her second child and the first Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service baby for 2026. Christina Baluz, who is from Yam Island, gave birth to daughter Sanikah at 10...
West Moreton Health has marked the culturally significant birth of baby Ally Osborne, who was born 'en caul' at Ipswich Hospital on 2 September 2025.
Broad concerns over conflicts of interest, contract integrity and misuse of Indigenous procurement programs have prompted the launch of a new AI-focused, transparency-driven certification register.
The Warumungu community of Tennant Creek gathered at the Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre on Thursday to celebrate the return of 40 culturally significant items from four international museums; a...
A new program empowering Aboriginal families by providing greater comfort and control during pregnancy is now enrolling mums at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.
Former Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Ken Wyatt AM, has joined the Board of the recently restructured Gather Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation formed to "empower and support" you...
A new Indigenous-led campaign is encouraging pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women across Queensland to go smoke and vape free during pregnancy.