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.
Madeline Wells reflects on her observations since October 2023 attending rallies in solidarity with Palestine in Nipaluna/Hobart.
Country goes beyond the physical, and includes things that cannot be seen or touched, like relationships and knowledge.
Many words commonly used in Australia are from First Nations languages or have been derived from them, including "koala".
The songs, dances and stories of Yolngu culture live in the Yolngu people, and in the land that has been their home for tens of thousands of years.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart was created from the collective experiences of many First Nations people from across the continent.
On 23 August 1966, the Gurindji people of the Northern Territory made history with the Wave Hill Walk-Off.
The flag is an important symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Truth-telling involves having honest conversations about this continent’s history.
First Nations fire burning knowledge is living cultural knowledge. Practices are based on connection to Country and local knowledge of the region.
You may have heard about Jandamarra, Yagan, Dundalli and Pemulwuy, but there are many other warriors that fought on the frontlines during the Frontier Wars.
Koalas carry deep cultural significance in many First Nations in eastern Australia.
Learn more about the history of the colony and the affects it has had on First Nations people here.