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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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Gandangara cover the city and bush
The Gandangara Aboriginal Medical Service is a family practice that operates a unique culturally sensitive medical service entirely owned by Aboriginal people. It covers a huge area of NSW – from Liverpool to Moss Vale. The service recently ran a Health Day to promote itself to the wider community. Since it opened in 2010, the […]
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River backdrop for busy AMS
The beautiful and historic Murray River provides the backdrop to Robinvale, a small river town between Mildura and Swan Hill, Vic, and it’s here that you’ll find the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative (MVAC) and the local Aboriginal health service. MVAC is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service. It provides primary healthcare and related health services to […]
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Soul in song
Up and coming Aboriginal singer and songwriter Anglee Little is a great example of having the confidence to just put your talent out there. She has been recording herself playing songs, posting them on Youtube and getting some great feedback along the way. Her postings reveal this young songstress has a beautiful voice and natural […]
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On the job
Ninety nine Indigenous students from across Australia converged on Canberra for one week during September to participate in the 2012 Learn Earn Legend! Work exposure with government program, now in its third year. The senior students ranging in age from 16 to 18 years were selected through an expression of interest process at their schools. The […]
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All Star Sista Girlz Cheersquad
At the 2012 Deadlys® the All Star Sista Girlz cheersquad performed a special rev up cheer for the Deadlys team.
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Brewarrina Medical Service opens it doors
The Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service Ltd (BAHSL) is a fully independent health service that caters to the needs of the community and the outlying towns including Goodooga, Gongolgon, Weilmoringle and Angledool. Brewarrina is a small town (population 1121 in the 2006 Census) in North West NSW on the banks of the Barwon River. The ancient […]
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Making a difference
Kyly Mills is a young Aboriginal student who is passionate about improving the health outcomes for Indigenous communities. This desire has led Kylie to pursuing a career in the public health sector, with a focus on Indigenous women. A Kamilaroi woman whose family originated in the Moree area, Kyly is a third year Bachelor of […]
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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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Training boost for nursing students
The TAFE NSW New England Institute located in Tamworth, New South Wales, is using new online technology to help fast-track the education and improve employment opportunities of Aboriginal students who want to work in their local communities. The Tamworth region is currently experiencing a skills shortage of enrolled nurses and the E-Skills for Enrolled Nurses […]
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Awabakal helping to close the gap
The Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service in Newcastle has been providing health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for over 25 years. These services have been provided through the GP clinic at Hamilton as well as through outreach services at Karuah, Singleton, Toronto and East Maitland. Recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics […]
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RU Ok? Day September 13
RU Ok? Day is a national day of action taking place on September 13, dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you ok?’ By raising awareness of about the importance of connecting and providing resources throughout the year, the RU OK? Foundation aims to prevent isolation by empowering people to support […]
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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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On the road again
My name is Mayrah Sonter, proud Wiradjuri woman and head of events for Vibe Australia. I have the privilege of travelling throughout the country with the National Vibe 3on3® Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge (the Vibe 3on3®) and the Vibe Alive festivals. Last year I visited 12 communities, met thousands of kids, and worked alongside […]
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Yulu-Burri-Ba Medical Centre
The Yulu-Burri-Ba Medical Centre has been providing health related services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities on stradbroke island for over 25 years. CEO of Yulu-Burri-Ba Medical Centre, Jan Lember, says the medical service aims to provide a safe, friendly, confidential and culturally appropriate primary health care service that recognizes community control and […]
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