My name is: Gail Mabo, daughter of Eddie Koiki Mabo. My Position is: I am a mentor, mother, artist and actress and the family appointed spokesperson on behalf of my father, Eddie Koiki Mabo. My Mob is: I am a Meriam woman from Murray Island in the Torres Straits and my mob is Peibre from […]
Chaise Eade is a writer who is motivated and driven. Capable of getting down an average of 5000 words in one sitting, he is now penning his third science fiction novel – and he’s just turned 16. This year he was a 2012 Deadlys® finalist for the Outstanding Achievement in Literature category with his first […]
An innovative new program called ‘no smokes’ is using social media and the internet to assist young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to give up and stay off the smokes. The No Smokes anti-smoking website uses animations, games, videos, music and downloadable educational tools to explain addiction, talk about the effects of smoking and […]
Graffiti art is gaining wider acceptance in the community as an art form and 20-year-old Adelaide artist Shane Cook is gaining traction as a talented street artist. Shane’s family is from Cherbourg Mission in Queensland, but he was born and raised in Adelaide. “There is not enough street art about in Adelaide,” Shane says, referring […]
There is no doubt that housing is linked to good health and where housing is safe and in good repair, residents are more likely to be healthy. Adequate housing is a basic human right and protected by international law. Invibe takes a look this month at some of your rights when it comes to housing […]
Self esteem is important, especially when you’re growing up. Some kids have plenty of self esteem, but others run low, which can affect all areas of their lives. It can be the difference between living a happy, healthy life or not. One of the things that can knock a young person’s self esteem out of […]
It’s very tempting to start this album review with the words ‘Archie Roach, you are a legend’ because his latest offering is not only classic roach – it’s all that and more. Into the Bloodstream is perhaps one of Archie’s most important albums to date because it chronicles the story of his deep pain on […]
Tjanpi Desert Weavers is a thriving social enterprise supporting more than 400 women of the central and western desert region. Driven by the Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) women’s council, the enterprise is thriving and meeting the needs of NPY women of all ages. Tjanpi, meaning grass, is also driving culture forward through art: basket weaving, […]
Our own Olympic hero Cathy Freeman is set to join the growing list of Aboriginal people who have run the New York City marathon. Next month, Cathy will join 11 runners from Robert de Castella’s Indigenous marathon project and run as a ‘deadly runner’ – a dedicated running team set up by the Cathy Freeman […]
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 […]
This man lost a staggering 65kg in less than a year by changing his diet and exercising every day. Dereck Pickett is a shining example to others of what you can achieve if you put your mind to it. The 34-year-old has gone from being 160kg to 96kg in about a year. That’s a staggering […]
Western Australian reggae band Oz Island has just released their debut album better life and the band seems destined for big things. Their songs are gaining airplay and they attracted a nomination in this year’s Western Australian Music Association (WAM) song of the year. They are already sharing stages with the likes of Christine Anu, […]
The queen of The Kimberley, Mary G, is bringing her own zany brand of music, comedy and family entertainment to the goldfields of Western Australia to help raise awareness about alcohol and substance abuse. The three-week tour will promote a healthy alcohol and drug message through workshops and concerts in six WA goldfield towns. Mary […]
She’s our 2012 Deadly female sportsperson of the year. She’s a national champion, a former Northern Territory sportsperson of the year, World Cup player and now triumphant Australian women’s Rugby Sevens team member. Her achievements are many and deserved. Bo de la Cruz is a role model and mentor in the truest sense of the […]
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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