Tag Archive for: indigenous
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