Mainstream Media (Keywords: Indigenous, Australia)

Giles defends call for Aboriginal child adoptions
ABC Online
Chief Minister Adam Giles has hit back at critics of his view that adoption could be the right solution for neglected Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. There has been some support for the proposal but criticism has centred on the possible ...
We must listen to Adam Giles on indigenous issuesHerald Sun

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SBS
Tackling Indigenous domestic violence
SBS
"There are so many appalling stories within the Indigenous community in Australia and it is hard to know where to start to do something about it. What is not be doubted is that something must be done, we cannot let this continue as a society, we must ...

Indigenous perspectives on active living in remote Australia: a qualitative ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release)
The burden of chronic disease in Indigenous Australia is more than double that of non-Indigenous populations and even higher in remote Northern Territory (NT) communities. Sufficient levels of physical activity are known to reduce the risk of chronic ...

Indigenous Conservation Program Coordinator
Pro Bono Australia
You see the value and power of building shared vision between Indigenous Australia and the Environment movement to achieve lasting benefits for country and communities. A deep thinker and excellent communicator, you're equally comfortable working ...

The West Australian
Dockers guernsey to recognise indigenous round
The West Australian
“The AFL is the leading sport in Australia and to have the focus on our culture during Indigenous Round means a great deal, not just for myself, but for our players, past players, supporters and the Indigenous community in general,” Hayden said. The ...
New plan demonstrates Fremantle's commitment to reconciliationFremantle Dockers

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Migrant, Indigenous reaction to budget
SBS
... efforts that have currently been built up around Close the Gap to get health gains, stay that way," she says. Watch: NITV political correspondent Jeremy Geia with a breakdown of some of the funding allocated to Indigenous Australians in the federal ...

Dementia rate triple for Aboriginal people
The Australian
ABORIGINAL Australians could be three times more likely to suffer dementia than the non-indigenous population, a new study has found. The three-year study of how Aboriginal people age suggests a dementia rate of up to 21 per cent. The figure is triple ...

SBS
Indigenous services receive $1.6 billion funding boost
SBS
The total figure also includes $777 million over three years for a commitment to renew the National Partnership Agreement (NPA) for Indigenous Health Outcomes, a figure expected to grow once states and territories announce their joint contribution.

Radio Australia
Indigenous Australians at greater risk of dementia
ABC Online
PETER LLOYD: Indigenous Australians are three times more likely to develop dementia than non-Indigenous population. That's the finding of a new study that suggests head injury may be a contributing factor. Samantha Donovan: SAMANTHA DONOVAN: A ...
New study reveals high rates of Indigenous dementiaRadio Australia
Dementia rate triple for Aboriginal peopleThe Australian
What next for Indigenous funding?SBS
Invest in Australia -Toowoomba Chronicle -The Conversation
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Internet training and school scholarships for Indigenous communities
ABC Online
Another $10 million, in the current financial year, will go to the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF), which has helped more than 2,300 Indigenous students leave home for boarding school. The Indigenous Youth Leadership Program will ...

Yahoo!7 News
New study reveals high rates of Indigenous dementia
Yahoo!7 News
A ground-breaking study has found Aboriginal Australians are three times more likely to suffer dementia than non-Indigenous Australians. Researchers say risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and diabetes, and it is thought the ...

Telegraph.co.uk
Aboriginal adoption plan prompts new fears of a 'stolen generation'
Telegraph.co.uk
Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles, Australia's first indigenous state or territory leader, said he was advocating the plan on a case-by-case basis to protect vulnerable children. "Whatever we do has to be about making parents take ...

SBS
New study reveals high rates of Indigenous dementia
ABC Online
A ground-breaking study has found Aboriginal Australians are three times more likely to suffer dementia than non-Indigenous Australians. Researchers say risk factors include high blood pressure, obesity, smoking and diabetes, and it is thought the ...
What next for Indigenous funding?SBS
Daring to imagine a first Australian as Prime Minister - Business Review WeeklyBRW (subscription)
Gillard Government boosts funding for Indigenous educationInvest in Australia

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Radio Australia
Indigenous adoption push prompts Stolen Generation fears
Radio Australia
Some Aboriginal advocates say they are "absolutely horrified" by a Northern Territory Government proposal to put Aboriginal children up for adoption if they are victims of extreme neglect. Children's Commissioner Howard Bath says child protection in ...
Aboriginal adoption plans spark new fears - Sunday Times OnlineThe Sunday Times Sri Lanka
Adoption an option for neglected Indigenous children - Australian TimesAustralian Times
Indigenous adoption plan 'risks new Stolen Generation'The Times (subscription)
The Daily Telegraph
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Geelong Advertiser
Dreamtime come true for indigenous artist
Geelong Advertiser
His symbolic artwork will adorn the yellow sashes on Richmond players' guernseys during the clash at the heart of Indigenous Round. Patterson, 31, topped a field of about 100 submissions in a Richmond Football Club design competition for indigenous ...

Daring to imagine a first Australian as Prime Minister - Business Review Weekly
BRW (subscription)
A campaign by the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation dares the wider community to imagine the unimaginable: a first Australian as Prime Minister of Australia. A series of prominent display ads which have run in The Australian newspaper feature ...

Australian legend and pioneer of Indigenous Theatre comes to the Coast for one ...
My Sunshine Coast (press release)
Ilbijerri Theatre Company, is the longest existing Indigenous theatre company in Australia, and to celebrate their 20 year anniversary in 2010, they teamed up with Jack Charles and prolific writer John Romeril (winner of the 2008 Patrick White Award ...

More funds urged for Indigenous community-controlled health
ABC Online
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council says it wants community-controlled services to be rewarded for helping to close the Indigenous health gap. The Federal Government recently announced $777 million over three years for Indigenous ...

SBS
Q&A: What next for Indigenous funding?
SBS
But the majority of the Indigenous population lives in non-remote Australia. Probably around 75 to 80 per cent live in non-remote Australia. So in a sense, the paradox is that government is… putting most of the money into remote Australia, where I ...

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SBS
Indigenous mentoring program goes global
SBS
"It helps connect directly with Indigenous Australians to break down the cultural divides that do exist still today in 21st century Australia. This for us is a leap forward in terms of our commitment to reconciliation and I believe it has the ability ...