Unifying the community with the strength of culture
When the bright orange blooms appear on the Mudjar Tree, it signals to Nyungar people that Birak (Summer) has begun. The tree is important in Nyungar culture. It brings knowledge about food, like the crayfish that exit their caves during Birak. Or the sweet edible gum that bleeds during Kambarang (Spring) after bark is pulled to make canoes or shields. It’s at the centre of spiritual stories and sacred knowledge.
The future is strongbala
Australian Kriol ... it’s the most widely-spoken language unique to Australia, and most people have never heard of it. Yugul Mangi Development Aboriginal Corporation of Ngukurr in the Northern Territory is hoping to change that through its Meigim Kriol Strongbala (Make Kriol Strong) program.
Small change and big hearts can go a long way
‘We’ll work really hard, but shove someone else up the front to get the glory.’ Vicki Thom of Mad Mob Aboriginal Corporation in the Hawkesbury, New South Wales might be uncomfortable with the spotlight, but she and her fellow directors deserve this pat on the back for their creation of a safe space for community members in the Hawkesbury.
FOI RP02/2223
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Information about what steps, if any, were taken to verify that the membership of First Nations Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang People Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC meets the Indigeneity requirement under s29-5 of the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) and r 4(2)(d) of the Native Title (Prescribed Bodies Corporate) Regulations 1999 (Cth) including any correspondence between ORIC and Queensland South Native Title Service (QSNTS) regarding this.
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Still strong in the Shoalhaven
It was a ruby anniversary celebration for South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC) recently! The dedicated team celebrated 40 years of providing health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven area of the NSW south coast with an open day, gala evening and community fun day.
Community groups and safe spaces
It’s all about community at Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary. Started by 5 Aboriginal Elders, Baabayn has embraced culture and connections to grow its services for the Aboriginal community in Western Sydney.
Collaboration and partnership key to support and connection
Collaborating and partnering with other organisations is key to BlaQ Aboriginal Corporation’s success in supporting and uplifting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ community.
A dictionary 64 years in the making
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Aboriginal Corporation has published a dictionary that took 64 years to make.
Ingenuity for young people
Wanta Aboriginal Corporation is a thriving network of programs and activities for young people in 9 remote communities in the Northern Territory.
Alice Springs, Northern Territory: Wanta Aboriginal Corporation works in 9 remote Northern Territory communities to ‘engage, empower and develop young people to fulfill their fullest potential’. It’s grown into a thriving network of programs and activities for young people, to support them to excel at school and to be healthy, personally, socially and culturally.