Tag: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
Paddling for men’s Indigenous health
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After tackling his own mental health issues, Cormach Evans is now determined to improve the health and wellbeing of other Indigenous men in the Geelong community – through sport. Read more »
10 shameful facts that will make you want to Close the Gap
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are faced with disproportionate rates of preventable disease, injury and mental health challenges. It’s unacceptable. It’s time to Close the Gap! Read more »
Action starts with acknowledgement: Closing the Gap with Indigenous health education
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Kelly Langford, an Indigenous medical student, witnessed the heartbreaking burden of diabetes in her community and was inspired to take action. Read more »
Schools in Action: Tully State School Close the Gap on Indigenous Health Inequality
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Students at Tully State School in Northern Queensland were given ownership over their National Close the Gap Day event, and managed to grab the attention of their entire community.
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Sol’s second chance
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Sol Bellear, a Land Rights legend and a pioneer of Aboriginal media, sports legal and health services, says that nothing now matters as much to him as overcoming heart disease amongst Aboriginal men. Read more »
Trekking Larapinta to Close the Gap
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For Geoffrey Leeson, his 120km treck along the Larapinta Trail was about much more than the physical challenge and taking in the beautiful scenery. It was for a cause very close to his heart. Read more »
If you’re Indigenous, enter politics
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After participating in Straight Talk, Shelley Cable realised that as an Indigenous woman, she has the experience and ability to make change on a national scale. Read more »
The fight for Aboriginal land rights continues
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Cissy grew up seeing her elders fighting for the rights of Aboriginal people – and she is now one of many leading this fight. Read more »
Where have we arrived after 25 years, more than 400 recommendations, and an eight-week election campaign?
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Over recent years there have been some positive developments on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and justice within Australia. Read more »
Four key lessons from election 2016, and how we move forward
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What does our recent federal election mean for ending poverty around the world? With caveats of course, we’re pretty optimistic it shows we’re turning a corner. Read more »
