Closing the Gap: Australia’s First Indigenous College Set for Sydney
By: Michael Crooks
Australia’s first Indigenous residential college is on the way. Read more
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Deadly Science Helps Remote Kids Wonder About the World Around Them
By: Sam Robinson
Deadly Science is getting science textbooks and equipment into the hands of kids in Indigenous communities. Read more
Indigenous Artist Mitch Tambo Celebrates Women on New Single ‘Dreamtime Princess’
By: Sam Robinson
Ever since reaching the final of Australia’s Got Talent in 2019, singer and songwriter Mitch Tambo has been on the rise. Read more
‘High Ground’ Powerful New Australian Film Creating a “Bridge of Understanding”
By: Laura Bennett
The relationship between Australia’s First Nations people, and those that settled here, is a complex one. At times it’s involved hardship and trauma, and also hope and possibility. Read more
Bringing Music and Joy to Australia’s Remote Indigenous Kids: “Instruments for the Outback”
By: Clare Bruce
When Levi McGrath and Andrew Hornerman heard about the rising levels of youth suicide in Australia’s remote indigenous communities, their hearts broke—and they knew they had to take action. Read more
A Groundbreaking Indigenous Approach to Policing is Making a Difference
Above: Warakurna elder Daisy Ward has a strong relationship with police officers Revis Ryder and Wendy Kelly.
By: Laura Bennett
Policing in remote indigenous communities has a troubled history—but one police station is doing things differently. Read more
Indigenous Message of “Love From Above”, on Australia’s Got Talent
By: Clare Bruce
A young indigenous Aussie who fuses native language, music and dance with electro-beats – and sings of “love from above” – is winning the nation’s heart with a golden run on Australia’s Got Talent. Read more
Indigenous Bible Opens Door to Faith for Indigenous Australians
By: Anne Rinaudo
Above: Rev Lois Nadjamerrek; Jonathan Harris and Hagar Nadjamerrek with the ‘Kunwinjku Shorter Bible’
Imagine if you had never read or heard the message of the Bible in your own language. That is the reality for Australia’s Indigenous community. Although more than half of Indigenous people are Christians, very few have read or heard the Bible in their ‘heart’ language. Read more