Oxfam Australia has worked to advance First Peoples’ rights for more than 40 years —and our work is not nearly done. We still have a long way to go towards First Peoples’ justice and equality in Australia. Despite more than a decade of campaigning, the gap is not closed.
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Oxfam Australia has worked to advance First Peoples’ rights for more than 40 years —and our work is not nearly done. We still have a long way to go towards First Peoples’ justice and equality in Australia. Despite more than a decade of campaigning, the gap is not closed.
How we tackle First Peoples inequality
Straight Talk
Our Straight Talkprogram brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fromaround the country to meet politicians, learn about Australia’s political system, and leverage/wield/use those learnings to make change happen in their communities.
Straight Talk
Our Straight Talkprogram brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fromaround the country to meet politicians, learn about Australia’s political system, and leverage/wield/use those learnings to make change happen in their communities.
Straight Talk
Our Straight Talkprogram brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fromaround the country to meet politicians, learn about Australia’s political system, and leverage/wield/use those learnings to make change happen in their communities.
Straight Talk
Our Straight Talkprogram brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fromaround the country to meet politicians, learn about Australia’s political system, and leverage/wield/use those learnings to make change happen in their communities.
Straight Talk
Our Straight Talkprogram brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women fromaround the country to meet politicians, learn about Australia’s political system, and leverage/wield/use those learnings to make change happen in their communities.
The Impact of our work
You and Oxfam helped more than 19.4 million people in 84 countries
You and Oxfam helped more than 19.4 million people in 84 countries
You and Oxfam helped more than 19.4 million people in 84 countries
Papua New Guinea
Eriko’s story
Violence against women and girls is alarmingly common in Papua New Guinea. Oxfam is working with trailblazers like Eriko to empower women and build a safer future.
When women can earn a living it not only improves gender equality, it also helps whole communities lift themselves out of poverty.
Many 17 year olds look forward to the moment when they turn 18 and can legally vote but not many plan to stand for election the same year.
Vanuatu
Blockchain technology
Our UnBlocked cash transfer program supports vulnerable communities with immediate cash transfers when disasters strike.
Vanuatu
Blockchain technology
Our UnBlocked cash transfer program supports vulnerable communities with immediate cash transfers when disasters strike.
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Faqs
Question 1
We continue to advocate for greater investment in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health sector.
Question 2
We continue to advocate for greater investment in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health sector.
Question 3
We continue to advocate for greater investment in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health sector.
Contact our Straight Talk Team
Any questions? Contact the Straight Talk team on email womenbusiness@oxfam.org.au, call 1800 088 110 or use the form below.
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