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State peak urges Aboriginal kids' wellbeing must be priority as ACCO foster carer has accreditation stripped
The wellbeing of 103 Indigenous children and young people is being urged as the...
Jarred Cross 8 Jun 2026
Carrying fire, not ashes: First Nations leader calls for new approach to legacy and leadership
A powerful call for First Nations women to protect their wellbeing while continu...
Nicole Brown 3 Jun 2026
AIATSIS Summit hears call for First Nations authority in education
The AIATSIS Summit, being held this week on the Gold Coast, has brought together...
'We've always been business people' - Dion Devow on culture, courage and Black excellence
Key Points- How a cleaner's son from Darwin became ACT Australian of the Year -...
Reece Harley 26 May 2026
Senior role opens to drive change for Queensland communities
Queensland Government is seeking a senior leader to help drive programs aimed at...
Joseph Guenzler 21 May 2026
Scholarship helps future youth worker give back to community

Proud Kamilaroi and Wiradjuri woman Mia Cafe hopes to use her youth work studies to help create safer and more supportive spaces for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people by drawing on he...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler May 18, 2026
SiS Tasmania welcomes federal support to end Indigenous family violence

SiS Tasmania, an Aboriginal-led Family Violence and Prevention Legal Service, has welcomed the federal government's budget commitment to reduce family, domestic and sexual violence.

Callan Morse Callan Morse May 13, 2026
The world is watching Australia breach its human rights obligations, legal body says

The United Nations' finding that the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in the criminal justice system "reflects systemic and structural racial discrimination" is another sign the Prime Ministe...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan May 8, 2026
On the shoulders of giants

Returning home this week after attending the Women Deliver Conference 2026, I've been sitting with a quiet but powerful reflection. In a room filled with women from across the world, leaders, advocate...

Nicole Brown Nicole Brown May 6, 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 will remain out of reach without urgent, targeted investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services i...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Apr 16, 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child and Family Conference returns in 2026

Frontline workers who devote their time to uplifting First Nations children and families will come together again in 2026 to share their experiences, insights and ideas.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 13, 2026
Athletics great joins race to help deliver 2032 Games

Athletics great Cathy Freeman is set to make an impact on another home Olympics after joining the race to deliver the Brisbane 2032 Games. The track and field champion and proud Aboriginal woman has t...

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Laine Clark Apr 1, 2026
Funding boost for Indigenous-led research on family violence and child removals

First Nations-led research out of the University of Melbourne will strive to form a better understanding of families impacted by family violence, supports available to them, and the intersection of ch...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 26, 2026
National Commissioner for Indigenous children and youth: new powers will drive systemic change to improve kids' lives

With independence and stability, the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People can hold governments and systems to account and improve the lives of the...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Mar 25, 2026
Parliament votes to boost independence and powers of National Commissioner for Indigenous children and youth

Federal legislation has passed through Parliament increasing the independence and powers of the National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People.

Legislation to establish Indigenous children’s commissioner highlights political divide

Legislation to formally establish a national advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people is expected to pass the Senate this week, though debate over the role has once...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 24, 2026
Doctors urged to partner with Indigenous communities in push for climate action

Torres Strait Islander public health academic Francis Nona has called on the medical profession to address the rising health inequity of Indigenous peoples due to climate change.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 24, 2026
Tasmanian Alliance throws support behind inquiry into racism and hatred targeting Indigenous people

Tasmanian Regional Aboriginal Communities Alliance (TRACA) has thrown its support behind the federal inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Mar 19, 2026
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