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What I do – Michael Eckford
Michael Anderson-Eckord runs cultural training programs and shares his cultural stories to inform others about Aboriginal language, land, culture and country. My name is… Michael Anderson aka Michael Eckford or my tribal name Ghillar, meaning bird who invented the comeback boomerang. I’m from… Euahlayi country which is near Lightning Ridge in Far Western NSW. Their […]
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My Country – Torres Bardly Webb
My name is… Torres Bradley Webb My position is… I’m a Movement Monitoring Officer working for the federal Department of Immigration and Citizenship. I aspire to be a good role model and leader for my people in the Torres Strait. I’m a part of the Asia Pacific Indigenous Youth Network. I’m also a part of […]
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Cancer Crusader wins high honour
Kalinda Griffiths didn’t realise anyone was taking notice of the work she was doing behind the scenes in Indigenous cancer, so she certainly didn’t expect a call to say she was a finalist for NT Young Australian of the Year 2011. But no one was surprised when the dedicated health researcher won the prestigious award […]
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Role models head to Redfern Vibe 3on3®!
A host of talented performers and sports stars will attend the Redfern National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge as role models to pass on valuable experience, encouragement and words of wisdom to students. Vibe 3on3® role models attending include the legendary Jimmy Little, Trent Lake of the NSW Waratahs, former Australian rugby […]
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Ken Wyatt – Shaping Destiny
There are many sources of inspiration for Australia’s first Aboriginal Member of the House of Representatives, Ken Wyatt. He is quick to recall the courage of Indigenous leader and Senator Charlie Perkins; the pride he feels in his culture and a childhood teacher that told him he could ‘achieve anything he wanted’. The experiences of […]
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The Good Doctor
The winner of the Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Award was typically humbled at the recent 16th annual National Indigenous Music, Sport, Entertainment and Community Awards (aka the Deadlys). “I work as a general practitioner at Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service for the Worimi people and I get up each morning, go […]
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Lovett Murray to attend the Vibe 3on3
Essendon star player Nathan Lovett Murray will be a special guest at the National Indigenous Vibe 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – at Swan Hill on 29 October, 2010. Nathan joins a host of talented performers and celebrities attending the Vibe 3on3® to pass on valuable experience, encouragement and words […]
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Archie Roach and Sinead O’Connor perform in Melbourne
Melbourne Festival announces very special world premiere performances with several of the Seven Songs to Leave Behind artists showcasing some brand new songs, alongside their well known hits and those of other iconic performers.
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Mary G
Mary G, is the self-effacing “Queen of the Kimberley” who is not only making us laugh but also making a difference. She recently received Amnesty International’s Human Rights medal for her work in empowering the Indigenous community. No longer just a Kimberley product she is now a national icon after producing two TV series broadcast […]
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Claude Williams
Claude Williams is a certified ‘Black Diamond’ of Aboriginal sport in Australia, having played first-division rugby league and basketball for New South Wales. Born in Camperdown, New South Wales in 1952, Claude played 12 games on the wing for South Sydney in 1972-73. After switching codes he went on to represent New South Wales in […]
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Panthers star to attend Casula 3on3
The National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – will be holding a special NAIDOC Week event in Casula in Sydney’s west on 30 June, with Penrith Panthers star player Maurice Blair making a guest appearance. Maurice will join the event for the whole day, mingling with youth and passing […]
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Ernie Dingo on board for Townsville Vibe Alive
Australian legend Ernie Dingo is one of the bright stars travelling to Townsville on 26 and 27 May for the community’s first-ever Vibe Alive. He will be joined by former Harlem Globe Trotter Dwayne Cross and actor Michael Tuahine as the community celebrates the talent of Townsville’s young people and supports them making smart education […]
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Vibe Alive brings Shannon Noll and Street Warriors to Moree
Shannon Noll will rock the stage during the first ever Vibe Alive in Moree on 19 and 20 May. The Condobolin boy and runner-up of Australian Idol will hit town with Aboriginal hip hop artists, the Street Warriors to perform for two nights at the free community concert. The trio will bring their energy and […]
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Hats Off to Our Diggers
InVibe, April edition, 2010 With Anzac Day fast approaching, most Australians turn their thoughts to the brave ANZACs who fought in the war. Many of those diggers were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. While many Australians aren’t aware of the contribution that our diggers made, Katherine Beckett is determined to change that … one […]
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Panthers star inspires youth at Wyong 3on3
A day of 3on3 basketball, art, music and good health will hit Bateau Bay, when the Vibe 3on3 comes to town 12 March. Joining the Vibe 3on3 is former Harlem Globe Trotter Dwayne Cross and Penrith Panthers star Maurice Blair. Young people from across the Wyong Shire and beyond will converge on Bateau Bay PCYC […]
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March 1 – Mick Gooda
Former ATSIC chief executive Mick Gooda was last year named as Tom Calmas’ predecessor as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. A descendant of the Gangulu people of central Queensland, his career included lengthy service to the now defunct Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, as its WA state manager and later […]
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