Thanks to the work of The Fred Hollows Foundation and a team of dedicated health professionals from Alice Springs Hospital and local Aboriginal Medical Services, more and more Indigenous Australians are regaining their sight. Deadly Vibe recently spoke with the coordinator of the most recent ‘eye blitz’ in Australia, Angus Thornton, to find out why […]
Pumpkin is the vegie of choice for a warming winter salad. Who says salads are only for summer? Or that vegetables are only for vegetarians? This warm roasted vegetable salad is divine for the colder months when you feel like a salad but eating lettuce doesn’t appeal. You can substitute all your favourite vegies or […]
This Manly Sea Eagles and Indigenous All Stars prop is already on track to achieving all the health and sporting goals he’s set for the year. STATISTICS:Height: 187cmWeight: 115kgAge: 27 years on 13 MarchMob: Gamilaraay (North West NSW)Positions: Forward/PropNicknames: “Gorgeous George” or “Rosey”Siblings: 3 brothers and 2 sisters How long have you played Rugby League […]
Twenty-seven young men and women recently travelled around the country in search of training to help them get a job. If that sounds like it’s above and beyond the call of duty, then throw in some hard-core training at the Police Academy and the Department of Defence bases and you’ll understand just how dedicated these […]
Have you seen yourself on screen lately? No? Well, The Stories Project is going to change that! Five very keen young Indigenous filmmakers hailing from the Pilbara are embarking on a digital media project that will bring the people, places and perspectives of Australia’s Western Desert into focus on your computer screen, on your mobile […]
In June AFTRS will present two Concept to Page workshops, at Sydney AFTRS in Fox Studios, Moore Park.For interstate people there is support for travel and accommodation to attend either of the workshops For further information or an application form email: [email protected] http://www.aftrs.edu.au under the Indigenous heading in open programsor call Pauline Clague 02-9805 6416 […]
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 […]
Students from across New South Wales will soon be packing their bags to attend the first ever Vibe Alive in Moree to be held on 19 and 20 May at Taylor Oval, Albert Street, Moree. The two-day youth festival will challenge and inspire the students of Moree as they form teams to compete in Indigenous […]
The National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge – the Vibe 3on3® – is heading back to Broome, the place where it all began, to celebrate its 100th event! Taking place on Saturday, 8 May at Broome Senior High School, the Vibe 3on3® brings together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people for a fun day of […]
All Australians should soon become accustomed to being asked ‘Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin?’ when they visit a health service, following today’s release of new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare data collection guidelines. The National best practice guidelines for collecting Indigenous status in health data sets stress that the question, […]
Most people wouldn’t associate playing footy with childcare, but for Wellington High School student Amber Knight, finding her confidence on the field through the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy, has given her the confidence to go after her dream job. A talented tennis and football player, Amber joined the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA) […]
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are stepping up and making their mark on Australia’s week-long celebration of all things youth – National Youth Week. Run by youth, for youth, it has been planned in part by our very own Indigenous representative, Lucy Deemal. “Mid-last year the volunteer role of Indigenous Representative on the […]
Bboy 2ezy is the lone Indigenous dancer in the country’s number-one break dancing crew. Indigenous break dancer Bboy 2ezy is on a roll at the moment. Not only did he pick up the 2009 Deadly award for Best Dancer last October, but he also performed earlier this year at the National Break Dancing Championships where […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 157, March 2010 Performing for Canada’s Aboriginal people at this year’s Winter Olympics, was an amazing experience for the Black Arm Band. Shellie Morris tells us all about it. Recently, Shellie performed with Aboriginal super-group, Black Arm Band, a collaboration of Australia’s top Indigenous artists, at the opening of the Winter Olympics […]
Fewer children are being immunised, which may put them at risk of getting diseases they could avoid. Australian health authorities aim to have 90 per cent of the population immunised against diseases at any one time. That’s considered a ‘good rate of coverage’ by international standards, but at the moment in Australia, it’s well below […]
Deadly Vibe Issue 157 March 2010 Despite a hugely successful career in acting, directing and music, Leah Purcell remains humble and ready to learn more about her craft Leah recently landed a role in the Bell Shakespeare production of King Lear . “Acting in Shakespeare is like playing jazz – there are actual rules you […]
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