“Language is the crux of everything” – more powerful stories from #LowitjaConf2019
The critical importance of Indigenous languages for health and wellbeing was a central focus of the Lowitja Institute’s recent International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference on the... Read more
Five key takeaways from #LowitjaConf2019
Summer May Finlay writes: Indigenous people from around the globe met on the lands of the Larrakia people (Darwin) for the International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference, held from... Read more
Peter Yu delivers powerful calls to action at #LowitjaConf2019
Introduction by Croakey: A senior Yawuru man, Peter Yu, has issued a warning about the impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health from racism that is again on the... Read more
The Waminda story of holistic innovation for health – #CommunityControl
Holistic and innovative approaches to addressing the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Shoalhaven region of NSW have been developed by the Waminda South Coa... Read more
Listening to Country: reclaiming culture from the clamour of prison
In a sterile, depersonalising remand environment designed to strip inmates of all individuality and ties to the familiar, the simple act of listening can be a profound connection to self. Th... Read more
Why are we losing so many Indigenous children to suicide?
The recent child and youth suicides in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities contain a message for Australian society, according to a statement issued recently by The Centre of B... Read more
As the First Peoples of this country, it’s time to remember our strengths
A new campaign, launched today, draws on the strengths of Indigenous Australian culture, such as connection, resilience and community, to support actions to reduce suicide and improve the me... Read more
More than 68,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the Victorian Government to protect Djab Wurrung birthing trees, as a longstanding blockade in south-west Victoria steps up... Read more
A wealth of suggestions for addressing social and cultural determinants of health – #Health4NSW
Introduction by Croakey: The #Health4NSW Twitter festival had contributions from across the health sector, including from Aboriginal health researchers, consumers, public health advocates, d... Read more
Water Is Life National Gathering sends strong messages to health sector
More than 100 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people gathered in Canberra on 12 and 13 February to address the damage being caused by environmental colonialism and climate change... Read more