Their grandfather was a leader of the Aboriginal art movement, now these young warriors want to canvas the world with their hip hop style The grandsons of internationally-renowned artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri have found their own voices. While their grandfather used paints and canvas, Tjimba and the Yung Warriors have hip hop and the internet […]
The Buddy Knox Blues Band continues a family tradition and brought a new sound to this year’s Tamworth Country Music Festival. Being a Tamworth local, Buddy Knox is no stranger to the nation’s top music festival. After wowing audiences at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2007 and 2008, Buddy returned with his blues band […]
Leaping New York’s skyscrapers in a single bound is on the books for another Page His Australian-US parents have scaled the heights of the international dance scene but his creative instincts are seeking out a career in film. Hunter Page-Lochard approaches manhood with many worlds at his feet. You might expect that the son of […]
Vibe Alive brings an exciting event to your community that will leave a lasting impact – not only on the health and educational outcomes of your young people, but on the community as a whole. By bringing people together, Vibe Alive strengthens community bonds, helps create and build relationships between organisations, agencies and community members, […]
Medical researchers are discovering that sleep may be the body’s way of recharging your immune system, explaining why poor sleepers are prone to infections and heart disease. Doctors and scientists have long been puzzled over exactly why sleep is so vital to the functioning of the human body. From the perspective of evolution, it’s hard […]
class=”intro” style=”MARGIN: auto 0cm”>Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has promised free health checks for Indigenous people in urban areas to detect disease early, and will appoint a director-general to cut through red tape in remote areas to help close the 17-year gap in life expectancy. In his first progress report on closing the gap since last […]
Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has criticised the Rudd Government for its “miserable” targets for reducing Indigenous disadvantage. Speaking to the Australian newspaper, Pearson believes the Government is refusing to take up the challenge of low school attendance, pointing to the fact that it is yet to respond to Professor Mick Dodson’s proposal to have every […]
Byron Bay’s acclaimed Bluesfest will celebrate its 20th birthday over Easter 2009 by introducing a new InDIG stage, which showcases our country’s Australian and Southern Pacific Rim Indigenous heritage. Festival director Peter Noble and the Bluesfest team are excited and proud to present the following artists who will be performing on the InDIG stage: Saltwater […]
Winners of the 14th annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander awards have been announced at a spectacular star-studded ceremony held at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, October 9, 2008. A who’s who of black Australia dazzled on the red carpet before joining hundreds of excited audience members in the Concert Hall for a celebration […]
In April Australians get a rare opportunity to hear in concert Zimbabwe’s Thomas Mapfumo and his full 10-piece band. Mapfumo is a cultural and political icon in Zimbabwe, the country from which he is exiled due to his outspokenness against Prime Minister Robert Mugabe and his betrayal of the fight for independence. Like Nigeria’s Fela […]
Vibe Alive Frequently Asked Questions Got a question about Vibe Alive? Check out our list of FAQs. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us on 1800 623 430 or email [email protected] What are the costs? Vibe Alive is free to register.Accommodation for schools is free.Transport will incur a cost to the school if required.Catering […]
Just like anywhere else, there are a few rules you have to follow at Vibe Alive. These rules are to make sure that everyone has fun and stays safe. Entry to Vibe Alive is free of charge; Vibe Alive is open to all primary school, secondary school and college students from Year 4 through to […]
Aboriginal boxing made a triumphant return to Redfern with the first Night of the Black Stars. Despite torrential rain, the “House Full” sign went up and latecomers were turned away as a sellout crowd of more than 800 people crammed into the bigtop at The Block on Black Friday, the anniversary of the national apology […]
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 […]
SBS today called for applications for a career-enhancing mentorship award that will offer support, guidance and opportunities to emerging Indigenous talent in the Australian film and television industry. The winner of the annual SBS Indigenous TV Mentorship Award will receive sponsorship to travel to local and international festivals, conferences or markets, mentorship from experienced SBS […]
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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