We acknowledge all First Peoples of this land and celebrate their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. We pay our respects to Elders and Ancestors who watch over us and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Proud Torres Strait Islander man from Ugar, Iama and Erub Islands, Travis Kym Cloudy-Hensgen recently travelled overseas for the first time where he reflected, journaled and creating positive visions for his future self.
Before colonisation, culturally safe birthing was an uninterrupted practice for First Nations families for over 80,000 years.
Sermsah Bin Saad writes about his experience attending Mardi Gras 2022 in Sydney.
The forced removal of children during the Stolen Generations created significant grief and trauma for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, the impact of which is still being felt today.
Race relations in Australia have a long and turbulent history. To truly improve, there needs to be significant change.
Australia's history includes widespread massacres of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Taking notice of the small stuff is an important part of First Nations thinking and notions of Country. This can be meditative and ground you in the present moment.
The Blak matriarchy is as staunch and unwavering as it is gentle and nurturing. So it makes sense that when First Nations women and gender diverse people come together, magic happens.
Using traditional place names is truth-telling in action. It's a step towards acknowledging First Nations sovereignty.
First Nations families whose loved ones have died in custody are leading the way for change. As the people most affected by deaths in custody, they are best placed to design solutions.
Cormach Evans is a Yorta Yorta man and founder of both Ngarrimili and Strong Brother Strong Sister (SBSS). We yarned with Cormach for our 5 Changemakers, 5 Days campaign.
August 14, 2024 marks 200 years since the declaration of Martial Law on Wiradjuri Country.