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Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
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The aspirations of many young Indigenous people are diminished because of a perceived lack of education and employment opportunities where they live, a report has found. Nearly a quarter - 22.9 per cent - of youths surveyed by Mission Australia said ...

Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
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The aspirations of many young Indigenous people are diminished because of a perceived lack of education and employment opportunities where they live, a report has found. Nearly a quarter - 22.9 per cent - of youths surveyed by Mission Australia said ...
Youths lose hope over work prospectsThe Australian

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Perceived lack of jobs 'lowers Indigenous aspirations'
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The aspirations of many young Indigenous people are diminished because of a perceived lack of education and employment opportunities where they live, a report has found. Nearly a quarter - 22.9 per cent - of youths surveyed by Mission Australia said ...
Youths lose hope over work prospectsThe Australian

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Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
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"Our report really highlights the critical need for young Indigenous people to be supported and mentored as they make their way through school into adulthood, so that they know, like everybody should know, that they can build a bright future in ...
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Perceived lack of jobs, education lowers Indigenous aspirations: Mission ...
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The aspirations of many young Indigenous people are diminished because of a perceived lack of education and employment opportunities where they live, a report has found. Nearly a quarter - 22.9 per cent - of youths surveyed by Mission Australia said ...
Youths lose hope over work prospectsThe Australian

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Australia: Indigenous art on show in Darwin
International Meetings Review
Darwin Convention Centre (DCC) is set to host Australia's premier showcase of contemporary Indigenous talent: the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) on August 8-10, 2014. The theme for this year's event, “Our art makes more than a living. Our Art is ...

Youths lose hope over work prospects
The Australian
“With Australia in the midst of a debate about indigenous welfare and employment, this report highlights the critical need for young indigenous people to be supported and mentored as they make their way through school into adulthood,” Ms Yeomans said.

Swans players and Lend Lease working for indigenous Australians
The Age
Business and sport have converged with Sydney Swan premiership players, Michael O'Louhglin and Adam Goodes, teaming up with Lend Lease, to offer education and recognition for young and old indigenous Australians. Wearing their many hats, the two ...

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Hebrew letters and bush art
Australian Jewish News
“My placement was at Wowara Aboriginal College in Healesville, where I worked with Aboriginals in their curriculum. I have always wanted to connect more with Aboriginal Australia and would like to collaborate with an Indigenous artist,” she says.

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Indigenous groups welcome scrapping of Racial Discrimination Act changes
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The decision to scrap proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act will come as a big relief to WA's Indigenous population, the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) says. The Federal Government was considering lifting the ban on ...
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Tony Abbott abandons push to alter race-hate legislationThe Australian
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Indigenous groups welcome scrapping of Racial Discrimination Act changes
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The decision to scrap proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act will come as a big relief to WA's Indigenous population, the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (ALSWA) says. The Federal Government was considering lifting the ban on ...
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10 Things: Say goodbye to our nation's proud bigot rightsThe Vine
Attorney-General George Brandis under pressure after his controversial 'Bolt ...Daily Mail
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Nutritionists warn gap won't be closed if Indigenous diet doesn't improved
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MICHAEL BRISSENDEN: Closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is a top priority for the Federal and State Governments. But nutritionists are warning that goal won't be achieved unless more attention is paid to ...

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AFL improving the education of Indigenous youth
The Roar
Over the past 40 years the sport of Australian football has punched above its weight with respect to the number of Indigenous participants at the elite level. At present Indigenous Australians account for 2.7 per cent of the total population while ...

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AFL improving the education of Indigenous youth
The Roar
Over the past 40 years the sport of Australian football has punched above its weight with respect to the number of Indigenous participants at the elite level. At present Indigenous Australians account for 2.7 per cent of the total population while ...

Forrest report offers a way forward
The Australian (blog)
We are at a crossroads right now in Australia — where we can choose to continue along the same road in indigenous affairs, as has been done over the past several decades, or choose another road that shakes up the system and creates long-lasting, ...

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Continuing the rich history of Indigenous advocates
UNICEF Australia (blog)
Luckily for me and for many other young Indigenous People around this nation, we have also had a history of strong, resilient activists. Activists like Eddie Mabo, Charlie Perkins, Vincent Lingiari, Dr. Yunupingu, Michael Mansell, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks ...

Australian aboriginal remedy for mosquito bites
Bradenton Herald
There are anecdotal reports from Australia that bracken-fern sap can be applied to alleviate the pain of ant bites or the itch from "mozzie bites." This was an old Aboriginal remedy. Q: I have taken several prescribed antidepressants through the years ...

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Nova Peris calls on white Australia to lead on Indigenous recognition
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Nova Peris calls on white Australia to lead on Indigenous recognition. Updated August 05, 2014 08:58:08. Labor Senator Nova Peris's impassioned speech calling on white Australians recognise Indigenous people in the constitution. Source: ABC News ...

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Aboriginal surfer sues for defamation
Sydney Morning Herald
Law suits are vanishingly rare in the world of surfing. It's meant to be all peace, love and smokin' barrels – not briefs, plaintiffs, and corporate barristers. Now pro surfer Otis Carey is suing Nationwide News, a subsidiary of News Corp Australia ...

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Abandon change to constitution
The Australian (blog)
Australians have always been wary of constitutional changes with one outstanding exception: the 1967 referendum to include Aboriginal people in counting the population. It was a resounding vote for equal citizenship for the Aboriginal people and a ...
If “granny” makes you think of an older woman, then you need to read thisCrikey (blog)

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