Read on to see the innovative ways in which Indigenous and non-Indigenous people are working together to overcome Indigenous disadvantage.
Artists explore forgotten side of stock route history
Some of Australia's most senior Aboriginal artists have just completed a journey along the 1,600 kilometre Canning Stock Route to help reinterpret history.
Powderfinger’s Visit to Roeburn
Reconciliation Australia recently facilitated Australian band Powderfinger’s visit to Gumala Mirnuwarni Enrichment Centre, an education program that encourages young Indigenous people to stay in school.
They have a plan
Reconciliation Australia’s Reconciliation Action Plan program is designed to improve the life chances of Indigenous people by encouraging and advising organisations in all sectors to develop their own reconciliation strategies. Real commitments mean real improvements.
Strutting it in Wickham
Triple J investigates Roebourne Girls FX, a creative empowerment program designed to keep people in school and out of the justice system by promoting a healthy lifestyle, and strong role-models.
Across the great divide
Despite a recent appeal by political and business leaders, corporate Australia has failed to respond to the problem of Indigenous unemployment – with a few notable and profitable exceptions. Follow the link to BRW magazine website.
Indigenous soldiers - the ADF's brothers in arms
The Australian Defence Force is one of the largest employers of Indigenous workers in the country and has a long history of working closely with Indigenous communities in areas of operation that are larger than many countries.
ANZ’s commitment to reconciliation
ANZ's Reconciliation Action Plan outlines the specific steps ANZ is taking to help improve the wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. Follow the link to view the Reconciliation Action Plan, a short film detailing ANZ’s ongoing involvement in Indigenous Australia, case studies of Indigenous ANZ employees and much more.
Crikey! A new spin on Indigenous issues
Fed up with negative media portrayal of Indigenous people, online media service Crikey.com invited five PR and advertising gurus to come up with ideas on how to promote positive coverage of Aboriginal Australia. Check out their ideas via the Reconciliation Australia website.
Model town is 20 years old and blooming
Leslie Monty Gilbert, the mayor of Kowanyama on the western side of Cape York, wants Australia to know there are successful Aboriginal communities everywhere.