Cathy Freeman running again

Olympic gold medallist Cathy Freeman is back in running mode as part of the Cathy Freeman Foundation Team who are participating in this Sunday’s Melbourne Marathon (9 October). The team are running to raise urgently needed funds to support the education of children living on Palm Island, Australia’s fourth most disadvantaged community. “I’m so excited […]

On your marks

No matter which Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander leaders you speak to around Australia, all make the point that going to school and getting a good education is one of the most important ways to make a good start. You’re at school for between 11 to 13 years – a big chunk of your life […]

Learning @ hand

Technology has changed rapidly in the last 20 years, with the speed of computers doubling every two years. Many people are now using mobile devices like XOs, PSPs and 3G phones to draw or paint, make movies about their lives and communities, record their own music and to learn more about the world. Recognising the […]

Leah Purcell accepts Ngara Nanga Mai role

Aboriginal actress and cultural activist, Leah Purcell, was today announced as ambassador for Ngara Nanga Mai, SDN’s Aboriginal unit, reflecting her commitment to supporting and advocating for Aboriginal children. The award winning actress – perhaps best known for her contribution to the entertainment and arts industry – has long been an advocate for Aboriginal children. […]

Scholarship for high achievers

Three high achieving Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Indigenous law students have received scholarships to help ease the costs of study. The $5,000 scholarships come from the McCullough Robertson Support Fund for Indigenous Law Students which provides ongoing financial assistance to QUT students to encourage high-achieving Indigenous students into private practice. Professor Larissa Behrendt, professor […]

30 new Indigenous jobs in Alice Springs

A new partnership between the Federal Government and the Mining and Engineering Academy will create 30 new Indigenous jobs in Alice Springs. The partnerships will enable 30 Indigenous job seekers in Alice Springs to complete a Certificate II in Retail, pre-employment training and have access to jobs with some of Australia’s largest companies. Minister for […]

Search is on for Indigenous science students

If you’re good at science (or even just like it a lot), you’re in Year 11 or 12 and you’re an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander then we want to hear from you! The search is on to find five Indigenous Australian science students who will travel to the University of Sydney to explore everything […]

Sharing Culture

In 2005 Gadj and Jodie Maymuru started out with a passionate idea to help their kids learn about their Aboriginal culture. Like all really good ideas it’s taken root, growing into Sharing Culture Online – a learning and teaching system for schools, individuals and communities that is helping not only to deepen knowledge and understanding […]

Speaking our language

Bob Hawke, Cathy Freeman, Peter Overton, Faulstina “Fuzzy” Agolley, Deborah Thomas and Mario Fenech have all been speaking out about Indigenous literacy – in language. A new commercial from the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) has been launched featuring the Warumungu language from the Tennant Creek region in the Northern Territory. The only words […]

Inspiring our young leaders

The aim of this year’s gathering was to get leading Year 10 and 11 students together to meet their peers from across the nation. IYLP students also enjoyed four days of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural performances, developed their knowledge of – and pride in – their own and other’s cultures, and built their […]