Tag Archive for: indigenous

“Deeply Troubling”: Closing the Gap Report

By: Mike Crooks

In the attempt to close the gap between the quality of life of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, the nation is falling behind. Read more

Helping the Hearing of Our First Nations Children

By: Ben McEachen

Have you heard about the issues impacting the ears of First Nations children? Read more

How Christians Can Engage in Reconciliation Week

By: Georgia Free

This week is National Reconciliation Week – an opportunity to celebrate and build on the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider community. Read more

Indigenous Experience of Faith Unpacked in ‘The New Boy’ [Movie Review]

By: Russ Matthews

Over the years, Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah; Sweet Country) has risen to prominence on the national and worldwide stage as a writer and director. Read more

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ a Painful Portrayal of First Nations Injustice

By: Russ Matthews

The discussion of First Nations continues to be a talking point for many nations worldwide. Read more

Voting on The Voice: Interviews on Both Perspectives

By: Christian Media and Arts Australia

On Saturday 14 October 2023, Australians will vote in a historic referendum to decide whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Read more

Let’s Talk About The Voice – and the Christian Ideas It Raises

By: City Bible Forum

A national conversation is taking place in Australia at the moment in the lead up to an historic event. Read more

A Christian Perspective on the Voice Debate: 4 Key Takeaways

By: Akos Balogh

The debate over Australia’s Indigenous Voice to Parliament is heating up. Read more

13YARN, the Lifeline Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

By: Steff Willis

13YARN is like Lifeline but for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Read more

Bush to Beach: A Program Teaching Indigenous Children Essential Life Skills

By: Amy Cheng

Forty indigenous children from North West NSW will be seeing the beach for the first time this summer, as part of a program promoting education for Australian bush kids. Read more