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5 years on from the Apology
The 2008 National Apology to the Stolen Generations created a vision for moving forward and healing the past for Australia. As the fifth anniversary of the Apology approaches on 13 February 2013 many emotions are being experienced. Deadly Vibe spoke to some of our people about what the Apology and its anniversary means to them. […]
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Times they are a changing
Times have changed since the new CEO of GenerationOne, Warren Mundine, was a kid in the 1960s, and he welcomes the positive shift for Indigenous people in Australia. “My father used to carry a dog tag as an Aboriginal person in Australia then, and people were made to feel shame for being who they were. […]
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More than meets the eye
Day 1 Day one was great! We were visiting Parliament House today and meeting our Members of Parliament to find out a bit more about their job. As we all arrived, we were seated in the House of Representatives and we listened as our guide explained how parliament works. Next we listened to a few […]
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The Apology – Jeremy Donovan
On the morning of ‘The Apology 5 Years On’ concert held at Federation Lawn in Canberra, February 13, 2013, The Healing Foundation Champion, Jeremy Donovan, talks about his personal healing journey and the significance of Kevin Rudd’s apology for his own family. [tubepress video=”qBkTnfZpHng”]
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The Apology – Jasmine, Florence Onus
Florence and Jasmine Onus from The Healing Foundation talk about the ongoing significance of Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations, as well as the work of The Healing Foundation in supporting Stolen Generations members and their families in their healing journeys. [tubepress video=”e8A1ahnn-qc”]
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The Apology 5 Years On – Kevin Rudd
Kevin Rudd speaks to the crowd at the 5 year anniversary celebrations of the Apology to the Stolen Generations in Canberra. [tubepress video=”GFVSzF6U220″]
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The Apology, 5 years on
A concert featuring the Black Arm Band will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the historic Apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February on the lawns of Federation Mall, Parliament House. The free concert features an amazing line up of award-winning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians, including Microwave Jenny and hip hop sensations The […]
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Housing rights
There is no doubt that housing is linked to good health and where housing is safe and in good repair, residents are more likely to be healthy. Adequate housing is a basic human right and protected by international law. Invibe takes a look this month at some of your rights when it comes to housing […]
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Healing the Spirit
Since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008, the Healing Foundation has been engaging with communities and funding healing initiatives, but there is more work ahead, Chair of the Foundation Florence Onus says. In 2012 the Healing Foundation supported The Deadlys’ Lifetime Contribution Award for Healing the Stolen Generations. The award is designed […]
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Mitchell Dahlstrom: Leader on the move
A young Aboriginal man from Moree seems destined for a career in public life, after winning this year’s NSW Pride of Australia Young Leader Medal in August. But Mitchell Dahlstrom is not resting on his laurels – he’s off to Canberra to learn about how the Government works – as part of an Indigenous Australian […]
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Deadlys® Stolen Generations and leadership awards recognise contribution
The Stolen Generations and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership will be recognised at the 18th Deadlys® on Tuesday, at the Sydney Opera House. The inaugural Marcia Langton Lifetime Award for Leadership has been introduced to recognise the contribution of Indigenous leaders to their community and to the wider Australia society. The Outstanding Contribution to […]
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Who was Bungaree?
Bungaree (1775 -1830) was the first person described in print as being an ‘Australian’ and was a well-known figure in colonial Sydney. He sailed with Matthew Flinders as a kind of mediator between English colonists and Aboriginal people, becoming the first Indigenous person to circumnavigate Australia. Bungaree’s impact on colonial life is now being celebrated […]
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Time to get moving
Often times, to get the job or career you want takes training that you just can’t find close to home. Whether it’s moving to another town or city to begin uni, or relocating to start TAFE or some other training course – at some point in our lives most of us will face the tough […]
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Talking Recognition
Celebrity Indigenous chef Mark Olive, Aboriginal author Dr Anita Heiss and Australian Idol winner Casey Donovan have teamed up with the likes of Hugh Jackman and many more inspiring and well-known Australian celebrities to become ambassadors for National Reconciliation Week, which starts on May 27 and ends June 3. “Reconciliation is about recognising what Indigenous […]
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Community healing
Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative and Yorta Yorta Nation’s Aboriginal Corporation are working together to establish a traditional healing centre in the Hume region of Victoria to heal the past and prepare for the future. Project Officer Yasmar Lovett says the community recognised the need for a healing centre and successfully applied for funding through the Aboriginal […]
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Mildura AMS: Connecting is the key
The Mildura Aboriginal Corporation employs 75 staff, with 31 in the Mildura Aboriginal Health Service. This service provides a central linking point to many other services for Aboriginal people in the community. A major focus of the health centre is connecting the local community through events and celebrations. Community Days are held every three months […]
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