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PM visits Redfern
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd officially launched the National Indigenous Centre of Excellence this morning in front of community members and a who’s who of Indigenous sporting legends. New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister for Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin were also on hand for the opening of the centre, built on the grounds of […]
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Community
Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Diane McNaboe Diane McNaboe was placed in OA classes all through her school career and received a Year 10 certificate. She commenced studies at university in her late thirties after raising her family and gained a Bachelor in Teaching. In 2007, she completed her Masters in […]
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Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Lynette Mowarin Lynette Mowarin dedicated her life to Aboriginal Health, working in Roebourne Aboriginal Medical Centre, Mawarnkarra Health Service, WA. Lynette passed away earlier this year and will be remembered as an inspiring and dedicated community member whose passion was improving the health of Indigenous people. Chicka Dixon Charles ‘Chicka’ Dixon is one of the […]
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Sport
Outstanding Achievement in NRL Jamie Soward Jamie Soward made his NRL debut with the Roosters in 2005. He was a member of the Roosters record-breaking, under 20s team that became the first premiership side since 1959 to go through the competition undefeated. That season, he scored 28 tries and kicked 117 goals for a record […]
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Inaugural Deadly Dressed Competition
How would you like to win a Deadly? Well you can! This year, Vibe Australia is launching the inaugural Deadly Dressed competition at the Deadly Awards to be held at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday 15th October, 2009. It is an opportunity for Indigenous people from any community across Australia to represent who they […]
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Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
Diane McNaboe Diane McNaboe was placed in OA classes all through her school career and received a Year 10 certificate. She commenced studies at university in her late thirties after raising her family and gained a Bachelor in Teaching. In 2007, she completed her Masters in Indigenous Languages and runs Wiradjuri language classes in numerous […]
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Broadcaster of the Year
Carly Wallace (4K1G) From 2004-2007, Carly Wallace volunteered her time at TAIMA, 4KIG, doing her own request and music programs, as well as filling in for various presenters and presenting nearly every major program on 4K1G. She completed her Certificate III and IV in Radio Broadcasting at Bachelor Institute NT. In 2006 she participated in […]
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Stars come out for Vibe Alive in 2009!
Vibe Alive is back in 2009 with an array of talented guests, role models and patrons coming together to ensure that students across Australia have the time of their lives at Vibe Alive. Vibe Alive is a two day festival for young Australians that incorporates music, sport, art, education and healthy living in a high-energy, […]
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Stan Grant Senior honoured with OA
Wiradjuri elder Stan Grant Senior has been named a member in the General Division of the Order of Australia. Mr. Grant is noted for his dedicated work in preserving Indigenous language and culture and has helped launch several teaching programs across New South Wales. Stan is also the co-author of the first Wiradjuri dictionary and […]
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Funding boost for WA housing
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin yesterday announced a $110 million cash injection to build and repair homes in remote West Australian Indigenous communities. The funding is part of the remote Indigenous housing national partnership announced last November and will go towards new houses, major upgrades and repairs to existing houses. Ms Macklin said it was […]
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Lack of respiratory care in NT
Indigenous people living in remote Northern Territory communities are suffering from a lack of care in respiratory disease, leading to climbing numbers of death and disease. At a conference in Darwin yesterday, Australian and overseas members of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand heard that lung disease and respiratory disorders are increasing among […]
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Australia has worst record of Indigenous health
Australia’s Indigenous population suffers a higher infant mortality rate and a lower life expectancy than those in New Zealand, Canada and the US, a new report has shown. While Indigenous populations of all four countries compare poorly with the broader population in matters of health, Australia has the worse trends according to the report from […]
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Bill to speed up native title claims
A bill was introduced into parliament on Thursday that is designed to quicken the resolution of native title land claims by giving more powers to the Federal Court. Introduced by Attorney-General Robert McClelland, changes to the system would give the Federal Court, which has dispute resolution experience, a central role in managing all native title […]
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League legend fights for life
Indigenous rugby league legend Dale Shearer is fighting for his life in Brisbane’s Royal Hospital after being involved in a horrific car crash. Shearer was returning to his Peregian Springs home on Saturday night after celebrating a friend’s birthday at a Noosaville restaurant. The accident occurred around 11pm along the Sunshine mwy. Shearer was pulled […]
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Keeping Place – Eve of Apology event February 12
Keeping Place/Eve of Apology event On the eve of the anniversary of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008, a group is gathering in Redfern to commemorate the one-year anniversary of this historic occasion. It also the eve of an ever approaching eviction for Uncle Gordon and Aunty Elaine Syron, who […]
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Aboriginal Education Training Unit
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104) TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute, Aboriginal Unit is offering the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. The course is designed for people who are required by their workplace to develop skills in the delivery of training and assessment programs as well […]
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