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Steve Gall, Tony Brown
and Rocky Sainty ready to
join the Christmas toy run.
Aboriginal bikers play Santa
By JILLIAN MUNDY
TASMANIAN Aboriginal
men Rocky Sainty,
Steve Gall and Tony
TAS
Brown were among the
5000-plus riders who
took part in Australiaʼs
biggest and longest-running
motorcycle Christmas toy run, held
last week in Hobart.
All three have participated in the
event for the past decade.
“Tony, Steve and myself grew up
without a lot,” Mr Sainty said. “What
we received at Christmas we were
grateful for, but itʼs good to now be in a
position to be able to give something
back to those families in need.
“I get a little bit emotional knowing
Iʼm going to make some little fellasʼ
Christmas enjoyable. Itʼs just
awesome. The atmosphere is
unbelievable. Itʼs a privilege to be part
of such an event.
“Itʼs huge for the size of our state.”
Mr Sainty added it was a pity it takes
Christmas to bring out that amount of
goodwill in the community.
The event, in its 35th year, attracts
riders from all over Australia. This
yearʼs run raised $11,000 in donations
and two truck loads of new gifts.
The run is organised by the
Motorcycle Riders Association of
Tasmania to support the Salvation
Armyʼs Christmas campaign.
The gift-bearing bikes, trikes
and motor scooters of all makes,
models and engine capacities, many
fittingly decorated and their riders
decked out in festive costumes,
attract crowds of spectators to the
roadsides of Hobart.
Dole plan anger
ABORIGINAL, social
justice and welfare
groups have
attacked a new
Federal Government
work-for-the-dole
scheme. Indigenous Affairs Minister
Nigel Scullion said last week that
jobseekers in remote communities
would be subject to tough new
requirements under the scheme.
He said most jobseekers in
remote areas would have to
undertake work-like activities five
days a week, for up to 50 hours a
fortnight, 12 months of the year as
the Abbott Government moved to
“put an end to sit-down welfare”.
Among those to criticise the
changes were the Northern
Territoryʼs Australian of the Year,
Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, who
described them as a violation of
human rights. “We demand that
they stop the dictatorship and
assault on First Australians,” she
said. “I want an absolute halt to the
punitive assault of our people.
“The trauma of the intervention
has cost lives – depression is high,
suicide in numbers we have never
seen – and now the call for five
days a week slavery on welfare
wages will mean the end of the
homelands and moving our people
into the ghettoes and townships.”
Indigenous employment expert
from the Australian National
University Dr Kirrily Jordan, who
has conducted research into
approaches to job creation in
remote communities, also held
concerns about the policy.
l Full report, page 5
l Editorial, page 20
l Our four-page look back at the year that was starts on page 33
I N S I D E MY FAMILY Milly Sussyer – Tweed Heads, NSW
Fishers fear for
their future
● Page 6
M
Performances
just Spectacular
● Page 22
Y family means everything to me.
Weʼre all close and weʼve also
been blessed enough to have extra
sons, who live with us, but who arenʼt
in this photo. Weʼre always together, itʼs
really awesome.
I think itʼs important to teach children
their culture. Iʼve seen too many of my
people fall when they havenʼt had anything
to cling to in the mainstream world, brothers
and others whoʼve told me the only thing
that saved them from drugs, alcohol and jail
was their culture. All our kids acknowledge
and learn about their culture as theyʼre
growing up.
This photo was taken at the Families
Against Violence event in Tweed Heads.
(See story and photos page 31.)
I was so proud that my family all went
and got to dance, with our group Kids
Caring for Country. It was good to be a part
of that.
And it was good for all young boys and
my own sons to hear the anti-violence
messages. They have six sisters and itʼs
really important to hear that, growing up,
violence is not okay.
I said to the kids, “Those old people you
dance for, our Dunghutti ancestors, you be
proud and walk like them.” They listen and
they dance proud – itʼs amazing to watch.
I teach them about their culture, show
them if they feel like they donʼt fit in school
or wherever, they will always have culture
to cling to. If they listen to the old spirits and
the old people, then they will travel the path
right for them.
Our family laughs and listens to each
other. People have always said put a Big
Brother-like camera in our house.
I think weʼre like a lot of black families,
sometimes cracked and happy and sad.
We donʼt like being separated for too long.
Weʼre very close and I say thank you to the
old people for that.
I also tell my kids that you need to have
understanding in your heart and never sit in
judgment. Weʼve got a Stolen Generations
brother; we found him again.
My mother wasnʼt able to tell some us
that she loved us but weʼve always been
there for one another.
We donʼt have a lot of money for
Christmas, weʼre on a wing and a prayer,
but I met an old aunty whoʼs going to come
to the party.
Weʼre all going to be together – itʼs all
happening – and thatʼs the main thing.
OUR CHILDREN
Picture:
Essendon FC
A Long tradition
at Essendon
● Page 63
Gardiner wins
a $73,000 car
● Page 66
HOPE VALE babies born in
the past year, among them
Devon Deemal (pictured at
right), have been given a
special welcome to
country ceremony at the
north Queensland
community. More than 20
infants and their families
were handed certificates
and baby baskets as Hope
Vale Elder Tim McGreen
welcomed the babies to
their traditional lands.
Apunipima Cape York
Council health promotion
officer Priscilla Gibson
and child health nurse
Robyn Lythall organised
the event, saying it was
more than a social
gathering. “Itʼs the start
of a pattern for parents
to create a platform for
their babyʼs health and to
make sure they have
health checks. This then
helps build a foundation
for babyʼs future,” Ms
Gibson said.
Above: Back, from left, Aubrey Cora,
Tessanna Cora, Milly Sussyer (mother)
Tameka Cora, Iesha Sussyer, Anthony
Cora. Front, left to right: Nalani Cora,
Isabelle Cora, Ashleigh Cora.
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Students RISE
t o ex p e r i e n c e
University of Melbourne
mentor Amba-Rose
Atkinson helps Yiramalay
Studio School students
Natashka Ozies and Teneille
Franci study the chemical
reactions needed to make
chocolate as part of RISE.
FIFTY Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander high
school students from
VIC
across Australia enjoyed
a hands-on science
experience as part of a
program at the University of Melbourne.
The Residential Indigenous Science
Experience (RISE) aims to inform
students about career options for those
studying maths and science.
Developed by Melbourne University and
the Gene Technology Access Centre
(GTAC), the program enables Year 9 and
10 students to experience the tangible and
hands-on nature of science, including
workshops, industry visits and
presentations on chemistry, geology,
genetics, physics and maths.
The program includes cultural and social
experiences to strengthen the bonds
between students as well as Indigenous
and non-Indigenous mentoring. Participants
also get a taste of university life by staying
on campus at Trinity College.
Former participants say the program is
helpful in confirming their intention to study
science at university and gain more
confidence for tertiary study.
Brad Versteeg, from Merbein P-12
College, said the program enabled him to
explore the fields of science in a way he
hadnʼt been able to do in the classroom.
“My favourite experience of the RISE
program was taking part in a fantastic
array of cultural and scientific activities,”
he said.
“On completion of my VCE I was
planning to find a career in the Australian
Defence Force, but after my experience at
RISE I have changed paths and will now
pursue a career in the police in forensics –
something that had been on my mind but
always seemed unreachable.”
Warning on
referendum
AUSTRALIANS
who want a
referendum to
recognise
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander people in the
Constitution must temper their
ambitions, Prime Minister Tony
Abbott says.
Speaking at the inaugural
Recognise gala dinner in
Sydney last week, Mr Abbott said
he was a strong supporter of
constitutional recognition and
wanted it to happen as soon as
possible.
But a referendum should
come with a proposal with the
best chance of success.
“We have to temper our
ambitions because nothing would
set back the cause of our country
and the rightful place of
Aboriginal people at its heart
than a referendum that failed,” Mr
Abbott said.
There was still some
community opposition to the
campaign, he said, throwing into
doubt a guarantee of success.
Constitutional change must
satisfy a majority of the people in
a majority of the states.
“It is more important to get
this right than to try to rush it
through,” Mr Abbott said.
“I do not want it to fail
because every Australian would
be the loser.”
Anniversary
Mr Abbott would not commit to
a timeline on recognition but said
he hoped it would come on May
27, 2017, the 50th anniversary of
the 1967 referendum.
He said was prepared to
sweat blood on the matter.
A parliamentary committee
report into constitutional
recognition is due in the first
quarter of next year.
Opposition Leader Bill
Shorten also addressed the
dinner, saying that constitutional
recognition was too important for
political games.
“It is an omission, and a deep
forgetting that speaks to our
oldest national failure, the failure
to fully include in our national
definition the First Australians,”
he said.
“The people who cared for
this continent 40,000 years
before the first ghost-white sails
navigated through the entrance
to Sydney Harbour.
“Friends, if we had come here
tonight to draft our Constitution
anew, the first paragraph would
be a respectful
acknowledgement of the First
Australians.
“If we were crafting our
Constitution in 2014, we would
not accept the omission of the
first 400 centuries of our national
history from our national
definitive document.” – AAP
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Involved in the Oothungs (Sisters) in Mining scheme, from left, Todd Phillips (Thiess), Lorellee Pickering (trainee), Amanda Conlon (trainee), Les Hughes (Thiess),
Patricia Shepherd (trainee), Anastasia Warren (trainee), Michelle Niki (trainee) and Kristy Zumpe (EPlus).
These sisters have plenty of drive
A TRAINING scheme that
helps put Indigenous
women behind the wheel of
100-tonne mining haul trucks
QLD
has gained national
recognition, winning an
Australian Training Award for
industry collaboration.
The program, called Oothungs (Sisters)
in Mining, is designed to maximise job
opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander women in the mining sector.
It is a joint effort involving mining
contractor Thiess, mine owner Wesfarmers
Curragh and the Salvation Army
Employment Plus.
Oothungs (Sisters) in Mining is a
pre-employment program to prepare
participants for haul truck operators. In
addition to the technical skills, the program
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involves using a state-of-the-art simulator,
and participants also receive life skills
training in areas such as goal-setting,
negotiation, nutrition and managing money.
The program operates out of two
Central Queensland mines, Wesfarmers
Curragh coal mine near Blackwater, and
the Lake Vermont coal mine near Dysart.
For the participants, the program has
been life changing.
Alayas Wallace is a trainee operator at
Curragh North.
“The best part of my new journey
was the day I hopped in the driverʼs seat
behind the wheel – excitement plus,”
she said.
“The bonus for me now is being part of
two really great crews, which makes going
to work great. I am very thankful for this
opportunity.”
Cape native
title claim
biggest yet
THE Cape York
Land Council
(CYLC) lodged
the largest single
QLD
native title claim
in Australian
history in the
Federal Court last week.
The claim, on behalf of nine
traditional owners, is for all the
unclaimed land and inland
waters for the entirety of Cape
York and covers an area of
14.6 million hectares or
146,390 square kilometres.
The applicants are Mike
Ross, Silva Blanco, Wayne
Butcher (Mayor of Lockhart
River), James Creek, Clarry
Flinders, Jonathan Korkaktain,
Philip Port, Hogan Shortjoe and
Reginald Williams.
When coupled with the
53,990 square km already
determined on the Cape, all
land and inland waters of Cape
York will be either determined
as native title, or under claim.
And when added to the vast
areas transferred to Aboriginal
ownership under the Aboriginal
Land Act 1991 (Qld), all
significant activity on the Cape
will require the consent of the
traditional owners, including
mining and other major
projects.
CYLC chair Richie Ah
Mat said traditional owners
would be the real masters of
development and use of their
lands.
“Reconnect”
“Traditional owners can now
reconnect with country, and
also ensure we can use our
lands so our futures are bright
with economic opportunity, not
blighted by continued welfare
dependence,” he said.
Mr Butcher, said it was a
great day for the Capeʼs
traditional owners.
“I acknowledge the hard
work of our Elders,” he said.
“We have lost too many
Elders during our struggle. The
single claim will mean we can
get our rights before we lose
any more.
“We are one people, and we
will continue the fight together.
“This claim ensures that
traditional owners of each area
continue to speak for their
traditional lands.”
Elder and Olkola Aboriginal
Corporation chair Mike
Ross said the claim would
ensure traditional owners
across the Cape region had a
“real say” in what happened on
their lands.
“The Cape is under lots
of pressure from mining and
other interests, and it is
important that traditional
owners stand up and make
decisions on the future uses of
their lands,” he said.
“Coupled with the transfer of
freehold, this native title claim
makes our historic ties to the
land clear.”
l Land returned to Olkola
people, page 26
Council warns on heritage changes
THE National
Native Title
Council (NNTC)
WA
has warned that if
the Aboriginal
Heritage
Amendment Bill is
passed by the Western
Australian Parliament it will
place protection of Aboriginal
heritage in “serious peril”.
WA Aboriginal Affairs Minister
Peter Collier introduced the Bill
in the final sitting week for the
year, despite assuring a
delegation of traditional owners
that it wouldnʼt go to Parliament
until early 2015.
NNTC chief executive Brian
Wyatt said that the Government
has once again ignored the
concerns of traditional owners
across the State.
“The Government panders to
the interests of miners, in this
case to expedite access to land,
yet leaves the protection of
significant Aboriginal heritage in
the hands of one bureaucrat,
the chief executive officer of the
Department of Aboriginal
Affairs,” he said.
“The Government is pushing
ahead with amendments to the
legislation without having even
drafted the accompanying
regulations.
“We donʼt even know the
extent of the powers that the
CEO of the department will
have.
“We believe that if this Act
passes through Parliament in its
current form, the protection of
Aboriginal heritage is in serious
peril.
“The Government has
consulted widely on two
Tina Taylor, left, travelled from the Pilbara to Perth recently as
part of a 70-strong delegation of traditional owners delivering a
message to the WA Government that changes to the Aboriginal
Heritage Act need to strengthen, not weaken, protection.
occasions on the amendments,
yet on both those occasions the
wishes of traditional owners
have been ignored.
“The Bill should be redrafted
to include measures for greater
protection of Aboriginal heritage
and to allow Aboriginal people a
more meaningful role in the
administration of the Act.”
The Government has been
given a petition of more than
1600 signatures objecting to the
Bill, and a delegation of more
than 70 traditional owners
converged on Parliament House
to voice their concerns in
person, including Yamatji
Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation
co-chair Doris Eaton, a Njamal
Elder.
“We handed in our petition to
instruct the minister to talk to
the traditional owners, so
hopefully thatʼs what heʼs going
to do,” she said.
“Heritage means so much to
us. Aboriginal Affairs is
supposed to be protecting our
sites, and we donʼt think they
are doing enough.
“We need to protect our
heritage. Surely, we can
negotiate with mining
companies. They need to come
and talk to the Elders.”
New work-for-dole
rules under attack
By RUDI MAXWELL
INDIGENOUS Affairs Minister
Nigel Scullion announced last
week that jobseekers in
remote communities would be
subject to tough new
requirements under a new
Work for the Dole scheme.
The announcement has been described
by Aboriginal, social justice and welfare
groups as discriminatory, poorly thought-out
and creating a double standard.
Senator Scullion said in a statement that
most jobseekers in remote areas would have
to undertake work-like activities five days a
week, for up to 50 hours a fortnight, 12
months of the year as the Abbott
Government moved to “put an end to sitdown welfare”.
The Northern Territoryʼs Australian of the
year, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, said the policy
was a violation of human rights.
“We demand that they stop the
dictatorship and assault on First Australians,”
she said. “I want an absolute halt to the
punitive assault of our people.
“The trauma of the intervention has cost
lives – depression is high, suicide in numbers
we have never seen – and now with the call
for five days a week slavery on welfare
wages will mean the end of the homelands
and moving our people into the ghettoes and
townships.
“Once again I state that we are not the
problem.”
Indigenous employment expert from the
Australian National University Dr Kirrily
Jordan, who has conducted research into
approaches to job creation in remote
communities, said she had four major
concerns about the policy.
“In my experience people are really sick of
continual program changes in this area,
theyʼre not given time to find their feet under
one set rules before they change,” she said.
“Justice issues”
“There are justice and parity issues that
should be considered. People are going to be
forced to work more hours for the same pay,
and in some cases perform the same work
as other people who are being paid a proper
rate. Thereʼs been no detail on what support
might be provided for employers.
“And itʼs not at all clear that this approach
is going to achieve the outcomes the
government wants, which is everybody in
regular 9-to-5 employment.”
Senator Scullion said the scheme would
replace the Remote Jobs and Communities
Program (RJCP).
“The Forrest Review – Creating Parity,
highlighted that idleness is again entrenched
in many remote communities, significantly
contributing to the erosion of social norms,”
he said.
“To ensure we get this right, we will be
discussing the new program with
communities on a community-by-community
basis right up to and beyond its introduction
in June 2015, to ensure Work for the Dole
activities meet the needs of individual
communities.
“In many communities there will be
opportunities to establish businesses that
can support the needs and desires of local
people. Some communities will want
activities that support critical issues like
housing repairs and maintenance. In others,
there may be a need to support older
members of the community in aged-care
facilities or their own homes, or to support
children in school.”
Dr Jordan said she wasnʼt aware of any
consultation the Government had conducted
prior to the announcement.
“Needs are a much more complex
situation in remote Australia and that may
mean outcomes may never be the same as
they are in urban areas.”
Dr Jordan said the previous work-for-thedole scheme, the Community Development
Employment Projects, had been designed
with more flexible outcomes.
“I think that over the past 10 years,
governments have become averse to that,
and pushed for a system that moves people
into models of work accepted in urban
Australian and Iʼm not sure that fits with the
realities of remote Australia,” she said.
“I think itʼs probably appropriate to look at
a range of positive outcomes that might be
something different to what you see in urban
areas but that suit people. Itʼs important to
look at things that improve wellbeing and
livelihood, even if that doesnʼt mean turning
up to work all day, every day.
“With CDEP people were asked to work
around 15 hours in order to receive the full
payment, which approximated award wages,
and then by agreement people could work
more hours and get additional money.
“I think we need to think more creatively
about supporting different models of work for
remote communities even if they donʼt match
what we think of as the norm for urban area.”
Senator Scullion said existing RJCP
funding of $1.5 billion over four years from
2014-15 would be redirected to the reform
and that $25 million will be available each
year to support the establishment of local
businesses.
l Editorial, page 20
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Traditional
owners push
to stop mine
ABORIGINAL traditional owners
heckled government and mining
industry representatives at a Minerals
Council summit this month, calling for
NT
an end to mining on their lands. About
30 traditional owners drove to Darwin
from Maningrida, a trip of 1400km.
Conrad Rory, a Yanyula and Garrawa man from
Borroloola, said the MacArthur River Mine near his
community was having a detrimental impact on the
tidal river.
The mineʼs independent monitor reported last
year that 90% of fish caught downstream of the mine
had concentrations of heavy metals above the
national food standards guidelines.
“What weʼre really hoping to accomplish is
shutting down the mine,” Mr Rory said.
“Since they diverted the river itʼs been flowing
really slow, the colourʼs changed, weʼve found dead
fish and crabs.”
Senior Garawa man Jack Green, from Borroloola,
was critical of mine operators he sees as plundering
Aboriginal land and then moving on.
“While you stuff it up, we, the poor blackfellas, are
going to be left behind,” he said.
“Thatʼs our land. We live in that country. Thatʼs
our home.”
“Industrial disease”
Eddie Mason, a traditional owner from
Maningrida, called mining an “industrial disease”
sweeping Aboriginal land.
“Nobody knew about our place until the eye in the
sky marked my area,” he said.
“That countryʼs got a name. Thereʼs a lot of
Dreaming in that country.”
Mr Green accused the Government of
separating families to obtain consent for mining on
Aboriginal land.
“They grab one Aboriginal person and take him
aside and chuck a chocolate across his table and he
eats that and other Aboriginal people donʼt know
whatʼs going on,” he said.
Media were barred from attending sessions with
industry leaders such as Energy Resources of
Australia chief executive Andrea Sutton and
Glencore genral manager Sam Strohmayr.
But NT Chief Minister Adam Giles made the
Governmentʼs position clear.
“Mining is a critical part of the NT economy,” he
said. “Mining is here for the long term.”
Mr Giles said he is “a big believer in standing up
for Indigenous rights”.
“But itʼs not enough to stand up for social rights,
you have to stand up for economic rights, and that
means creating jobs,” he said. – AAP
Dual naming call
in City of Sydney
A PROPOSAL calling on the City of
Sydney Council to explore the
NSW
possibility of signage for dual naming
of key sites in local Aboriginal
languages was adopted unanimously
at the final council meeting of the year.
The initiative, moved by Labor councillor Linda
Scott, was in response to an idea by Corroboree
Sydney creative director Hetti Perkins, who first
raised the possibility of dual naming of key Sydney
sites at a City of Sydney City Conversation Event in
May 2014.
“The city needs a vision for the future – which
includes how best to incorporate our history of
Indigenous languages and culture into the fabric of
our everyday lives,” Cr Scott said.
“My childrenʼs preschool curriculum includes
learning Indigenous languages and songs from local
Indigenous Elders.
“This proposal, first championed by Hetti Perkins,
offers a great way for all to share the wisdom of our
local Indigenous Elders and to come to better know
our own history.”
According to Cr Scott, dual naming is also
important to ensure visitors to Sydney can enjoy an
authentic experience of Aboriginal cultures.
Proposals for dual signage will be reported to the
council for final ratification in 2015.
John Brierley with his brother Wayne and son Christopher put in at Moruya River to catch whiting.
Commercial
fishers fear
for the future
By LAURELLE PACEY
MORUYA commercial
fisherman John Brierley
NSW
is worried that before
long there will be no
Aboriginal fishermen
left in the commercial industry.
“Iʼm concerned for my son
Christopher and all Aboriginal
fishermen up and down the coast,”
he said.
John Brierley is proud of the fact
the Brierleys have been supporting
their families from commercial fishing
in their traditional country for a long,
long time. “Since my great great
grandfatherʼs time,” he said. “Iʼve been
working in the industry since I was 12,
when I would row the boat out through
the surf for dad.”
Many in Mr Brierleyʼs extended
family are or have been commercial
fishermen.
He is also proud that commercial
Aboriginal fishermen are practising
their culture, continuing links with their
traditional resource that stretch back
thousands of years, and feeding their
communities.
Mr Brierley is regularly representing
commercial Aboriginal fishermen and
talking with the NSW Department of
Primary Industries about their
concerns, but he is frustrated and
disillusioned.
“We donʼt seem to get anywhere
and the Government continues to
make changes to the management of
our fisheries and we donʼt feel that
weʼre really being considered,” he
said.
“They donʼt listen; they donʼt seem
to understand that our situation is
different to other commercial
fishermen.
“I get the feeling the Government
just wants to kick me and other
Aboriginal fishermen out of the
industry.
“Crazy isnʼt it...”
“Crazy isnʼt it – everyone these
days wants fresh local fish, but if the
fishermen go, what happens to the
consumer?
“I donʼt know the Governmentʼs
agenda, but I get the feeling
sometimes the department would be
happier if we just went on the dole and
people bought fish imported from
goodness knows where.”
There are about 35 active
Aboriginal commercial fishers left in
the commercial industry in NSW.
“One politician told us thatʼs too few
for them to give a damn about us,” Mr
Brierley said.
“Ten to 20 years ago there were
many more.
“Since (corrupt Labor politician)
Eddie Obeidʼs time as Fisheries
Minister, the Government has taken
away about 90% of the waters we
used to fish. We lost all of Tuross,
Batemans Bay, Durras, Dalmeny.
“Then we lost many ocean areas to
marine parks.
“We canʼt access our traditional
waters. We need more water.
“Our traditional fishing practices,
traditional boundaries and our need for
access were ignored and we werenʼt
compensated.
“By rights, our licence fees should
have been reduced to reflect that
loss of access, but of course they
werenʼt.
“Then many left the industry
when the Government bought up
licences.
“Now with more reforms coming,
the businesses we own may
end up being owned by the NSW
Government.”
Mr Brierley said all costs were
increasing, particularly management
fees and charges.
“The Government is making it
increasingly difficult for us to stay
viable,” he said.
He praised recent research by
Associate Professor Stephan
Schnierer and Hayley Egan, of
Southern Cross University, into
fishing issues, and hopes the
authorities take their findings on board
“before it is too late”.
Govt urged
to rethink
revised GP
co-payment
THE National Aboriginal
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,
Community Controlled Health
some of the sickest in the nation, have not
Organisation (NACCHO) has
been taken into consideration with this revised
warned that the proposed
policy.”
revised GP co-payment policy
Mr Cooke said that if the co-payment was
will result in an effective cut to
designed to act as a price point and deter
Aboriginal health services and called on the
overuse of the system, then Aboriginal people
Federal Government to reconsider its position.
should not be the target.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott announced last
“Against all health indicators Aboriginal
week that the $7 Medicare co-payment
people fare much, much worse than other
measure announced in the Budget would be
Australians,” he said.
scrapped, but that the Government would
“Yet the Expenditure on Health 2010-2011
reduce its payment to doctors by $5 and allow
report showed per person expenditure for MBS
them to charge patients.
services was lower for Indigenous Australians
The co-payment on GP services would not
($493) than for other Australians ($737).
be charged for pensioners, concession card
“Aboriginal people are not overusing
holders, children under 16, veterans, agedservices, they are under-using them. Adding a
care facilities or pathology and diagnostic
financial barrier like a co-payment will not help
imaging services.
reverse this trend.
NACCHO chairperson
“To close the gap there
Matthew Cooke said it was
needs to be every incentive
“extremely disappointing”
in place to get Aboriginal
that Indigenous people
people to have check-ups,
were not considered in the
to see their doctor, to attend
revised policy, and most
their follow-up appointments
Aboriginal communityand attend to their health
controlled health services
needs.
would choose to absorb the
“The co-payment
discretionary $5 coundermines universal health
payment, effectively
care and targets the wrong
reducing funds.
end of the system. It is
“Aboriginal communitysimply poor health policy.
controlled health services
“The Government needs
are making the biggest
to go back to the drawing
gains against the Closing
board again and come up
the Gap targets, helping
with a better option that
Aboriginal people to live
improves efforts to close the
NACCHO chairperson Matthew
longer and healthier,” he
gap – not hinders them.”
Cooke: “The co-payment
said.
Mr Cooke said Aboriginal
“Many Aboriginal people undermines universal health care
people were suffering from
and targets the wrong end of the
do not fit in the exemption
the cumulative impacts of
categories but still have low system.”
many Abbott Government
disposable incomes and can ill-afford to pay
decisions. “Policies such as the co-payment,
extra for their often complex medical needs
closure of remote communities and punitive
and repeat appointments.
welfare reforms are all triggers for poor
“Our services wonʼt jeopardise the
physical and mental health for Aboriginal
incredible gains made by adding a reason for
people,” he said.
their patients to put off their visit or not come in
“Mr Abbott needs to stop and listen to
at all.
Aboriginal people and work with them to come
“The co-payment would be defunding
up with better solutions.”
Aboriginal health services when what we need
Close the Gap campaign co-chairs Mick
is greater investment at this less costly end of
Gooda and Kirstie Parker said the proposed
the system. We are now likely to see more
co-payment for visits to the doctor and
people present at emergency departments of
increase in co-payments to the Pharmaceutical
public hospitals to avoid the co-payment.
Benefits Scheme continued to cause great
“It is extremely disappointing to see that
anxiety in Indigenous communities.
Gooda to stay as social
justice commissioner
MICK GOODA, a descendent
of the Gangulu people of
central Queensland, has
been reappointed as the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander Social Justice
Commissioner, for two years, from
February 1, 2015.
Federal Attorney General George
Brandis said Mr Gooda had been an
advocate for Indigenous affairs for more
than 25 years and was first appointed to
the role at the Australian Human Rights
Commission in February 2010.
“During that time, Mr Gooda has
provided thoughtful leadership across a
range of Indigenous policy issues,” he
said.
Mr Gooda is also co-chair of the Close
the Gap campaign.
Rhyan Clapham: “Thereʼs so
much that can be done if we use
music to strengthen community
and build pride – thatʼs what I
want to contribute to.”
Rhyan will use
rap music to
battle racism
THE University of New
South Walesʼ first
NSW
Indigenous Bachelor of
Music graduate, Rhyan
Clapham, says hip hop
is a “phenomenally powerful tool”.
So powerful, in fact, that the vocal artist
and jazz drummer plans to use his rap
music to combat racism and strengthen
Aboriginal communities.
“Music has always inspired me to
make a difference, unleash ideas, and
to promote the expression of
individuality and creativity,” he said.
“You can be political in rap, you can
be personal in rap, you can be whoever
you want to be in one song.”
The hip hop artist said he uses his
music to promote black pride, raise
awareness of identity obsession and
halt stereotypes.
Growing up in Warilla, south of
Wollongong, Mr Clapham learned piano
from the age of seven and then
progressed to drums at high school,
where he developed a passion for jazz.
“Music kept me sane. It was there
for me as a relief and I used it to
express myself,” he said.
Earlier this year, Mr Clapham was
awarded the Deanʼs Leadership Awards
for Creative and Performing Arts and
Community Leadership, which
acknowledged the musicianʼs work as a
performer and supervisor at Nura Gili
Winter Schools and Reconciliation
Week, and for his ambassadorial work
at UNSWʼs ASPIRE program and at
events and schools around Sydney.
Describing himself as a “less
identifiable Aboriginal person” because
of his mixed Filipino and Indigenous
heritage, Mr Clapham believes
Aboriginality is a “complex, current and
underlying concept”.
“People like me need to strengthen
our community, and share the
knowledge that it doesnʼt matter what
your appearance is, if youʼre Indigenous
and you proudly identify with it, then
you are welcome in our community,” he
said.
Mr Clapham has enrolled in the
inaugural Australian Indigenous Studies
honours program being offered by
UNSWʼs Nura Gili Indigenous Programs
Unit next year.
He will use his research to
understand the effects of hip hop music
in Aboriginal culture. He plans to travel
to rural Indigenous communities to
teach teenagers the “gift of rapping”
and how they can use it for selfexpression and to share with their
community.
“Music is such an important tool –
we can appeal to people all over the
world with four chords; we can bring a
country to tears with some falsetto
vocals,” Mr Clapham said.
“Thereʼs so much that can be done if
we use music to strengthen community
and build pride – thatʼs what I want to
contribute to.”
7
Compo is
likely for
sex abuse
victims
ABORIGINAL sexual
abuse victims from the
Retta Dixon home in
Darwin look set to
NT
receive financial
compensation from the
Christian mission that
ran the facility.
The Rev Trevor Leggott, head of
the Australian Indigenous Ministries
(formerly the Aboriginal Inland
Mission), has filed a statement with
the Royal Commission into
Institutional
Responses to Child
Sexual Abuse.
In documents
viewed by AAP, Mr
Leggott said AIM
had decided to sell
a property at
Winmalee in the
Blue Mountains
of NSW to
compensate
victims.
He had
previously told the
commission he
hadnʼt considered
selling part of the
organisationʼs
$4.1 million property
portfolio because he didnʼt want to
curtail mission work he thought was
“more constructive” than
compensating victims.
But AIM had reconsidered, and
has put forward the property –
estimated to be worth $350,000 to
$380,000 – “in recognition of its
moral obligations”.
“As a consequence of the sale
of this property, this will have a
very significant negative impact
upon AIMʼs activities in NSW,” Mr
Leggott said.
Barrister John Lawrence, who is
acting for six of the victims, classed
Mr Leggottʼs apology – made
during his evidence to the
commission – as abject,
insincere, cloying and given at
“five-minutes-to-midnight”.
In a statement through lawyer
Mark Thomas, Mr Leggott said the
decision to sell the property proved
the apology was
genuine.
He denied the
suggestion by
George Georgiou,
who represented
three other victims,
that AIM might
have undertaken a
cover-up of the
abuse to protect its
reputation.
“Not for a
moment is it
submitted that AIM
(and thensuperintendent Reg
Pattemore) were
perfect; however,
they were acting
very much according to the tenor of
their times – with all of the legal and
cultural inadequacies that attended
it,” he said.
The property sale is expected to
take two to four months.
It is not known when the funds
would be made available to victims,
nor how many victims would receive
it beyond the nine that gave evidence
to the commission. – AAP
“Not for a moment
is it submitted that
AIM (and thensuperintendent Reg
Pattemore) were
perfect; however,
they were acting
very much
according to the
tenor of their
times...”
Self portrait 2014, by
Nickeema Williams, is
part of the A Thousand
Words exhibition.
A Thousand Words
features portraits
KURIL Dhagun
space in
Queenslandʼs
State Library is
QLD
now home to a
new temporary
exhibition A
Thousand Words, which
showcases portraits by artists
Cheryl Creed and Nickeema
Williams. The artistsʼ works
capture the personality of their
subjects — community
leaders, youth, family and
friends from communities
including Woorabinda, Cairns,
Cherbourg and Brisbane.
A Thousand Words also
plays host to a range of
hands-on public programs
including a weekly exhibition
tour, A Thousand Footprints,
and a monthly craft-based
workshop series, A Thousand
Fibres, where participants
create a range of arts and
crafts under the direction of
experienced Indigenous arts
workers.
The A Thousand Words
exhibition is at Kuril Dhagun
on level 1 of the Queensland
State Library, Stanley Place,
South Bank, and is open
every day until May 17.
Entry is free.
Recognition has
Baird’s support
PREMIER Mike Baird
wants NSW to lead
NSW
the way in a national
debate about
recognising Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Australians
in the Constitution and has backed
calls for a national referendum.
“I see this sweeping the nation,”
he said in Sydney at the
announcement of NSWʼs support of
the campaign for recognition.
“This state is home to more than
175,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people – about a third of the
national Indigenous population – so
we have a responsibility to lead the
national debate,” Mr Baird said.
“Itʼs about encouraging and
inspiring a nation to right a wrong.”
Opposition Leader John
Robertson supports the move,
although a referendum is unlikely
until 2017.
“For many people in the
community this is unfinished
business,” he said.
Eighteen-year-old Yolngu
Recognise campaigner Budat
Mununggurr, from Arnhem Land,
hopes Australians will unite behind
the campaign.
“Itʼll just keep rolling and growing
to make Australia bigger and better,”
she said. – AAP
l NSW Indigenous Affairs
Minister Victor Dominello and
Shadow Minister Linda Burney on
why they support constitutional
recognition, page 24
Self portrait 2014, by Cheryl Creed, which is part of the exhibition in Brisbane.
Rangers
land NT
awards
NORTHERN Territory
rangers who spend their
days caring for country were
recently recognised for their
NT
efforts at the NT Land
Resource Management
Awards in Darwin.
In presenting the award for
Outstanding Territory Ranger Group for
Care of Country – Land and Sea to the
Munguru Munguru ranger group, the
judges said that the six active rangers
had inspired the younger generation to
participate in the care and management
of their land.
The Munguru Munguru group has
been undertaking natural and cultural
resource management in the
Daguragu/Kalkaringi region and was
acknowledged not only for its work on
country but also for its strong connection
to community.
The Kenbi Rangers were highly
commended in the Outstanding Territory
Ranger Group category for their diverse
range of work, looking after their land
and sea country, which incorporates a
fee-for-service model.
The judges praised the Kenbi Rangers
for their regular engagement with
community, which had encouraged an
intergenerational transfer of knowledge.
They were also praised for their plan for
the future, which includes the
development of a nursery and market
garden.
l Above: Kenbi
rangers John
Moreen and Mark
BilBil with some of
the rubbish they have
collected while
caring for their land
and sea country in
the Northern
Territory.
l Left: Munguru
Munguru Rangers
Serena Donald, Elise
Cox, Ursula Chubb
and Helma Bernard
with their award for
Outstanding Territory
Ranger Group for
Care of Country –
Land and Sea
Concern at new
APY Lands laws
SOUTH Australia has passed
laws allowing the appointment of
an administrator to remote
traditional lands, in a move that
has been slammed by the
political crossbenchers and legal
organisations.
The new legislation allows the Weatherill
Government to suspend the executive board of
the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY)
Lands, in the far north of the state.
SA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ian Hunter
came under fire from members of the Upper
House, who were “disgusted” by the lack of
time they had been given to debate the
legislation.
The bill was introduced in the final sitting
week of Parliament, giving politicians little
opportunity to assess its merits.
Greens MLC Tammy Franks said the Labor
Government is treating the Aboriginal affairs
portfolio with contempt.
“I donʼt purport that everything is as it should
be with the APY executive, but I donʼt see this
as the way to approach it,” she said.
“The minister himself hasnʼt visited the APY
lands for 14 months, so there is certainly cause
for a lack of confidence.”
Liberal and crossbench MLCs successfully
moved no confidence against the minister for
the second time this year.
SA
Mr Hunter said he had grown increasingly
concerned about the governance of the lands,
which he claimed have had seven general
managers since 2010.
Before the legislation was passed, the APY
Council of Elders had called for an immediate
general election to be held for all positions on
the APY Land Council.
“We call on the minister to resolve the
present crisis of confidence in the APY Land
Council Executive Board by having all positions
declared vacant and put to the Anangu Tjuta
electorate to decide who will be the Anangu
members of the executive board to hold office
for the next three years,” they said in a
statement.
“Hold accountable”
“It is for the Anangu Tjuta alone to determine
our own future and to hold accountable to
ourselves, and deal with, our own leaders for
their conduct of Anangu affairs.”
Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM)
chairperson Sandra Saunders expressed grave
concern that the Government would introduce
such legislation, without proper justification or
detailed public debate.
“ALRM supports Aboriginal selfdetermination and supports the APY Land
Rights Act because it allowed for selfdetermination for Aboriginal people,” she said.
“Giving the minister the power to suspend
the executive board ʻfor any reason he or she
thinks fitʼ is a draconian response which would
allow little oversight by the courts for the
ministerʼs decision.”
APY chairman Bernard Singer said the
passing of the legislation was a “very sad day”
for the 2500 Anangu living on the lands.
“Our fathers fought hard for land rights; this
bill has effectively turned back the clock 30-plus
years,” he said.
But Mr Singer welcomed the statement by
Mr Hunter that he had no immediate plans to
suspend the board and that he wanted to work
with the APY executive to build better
governance.
Mr Singer said the executive had earlier
this year launched a “series of robust,
thorough evaluations of all financial structures
and processes involving the APY cattle
business and areas of the APY administration”,
with the assistance of independent
investigators.
“Significant anomalies have been
uncovered,” he said. “These irregularities have
been reported by APY to the appropriate
authorities for further investigation.
“We havenʼt sat on this information, nor tried
to cover it up. We have acted in accordance
with legislative requirements. These issues
have been reported.” – With AAP
Artist guilty
of raping
12-year-old
AN ACT
Supreme Court
ACT
jury found
award-winning
l
Torres Strait
Islander artist Dennis Nona
guilty of raping a 12-year-old
girl in the 1990s.
ABC online reported that
Nona is already in jail after
being found guilty of offences
against the victimʼs sister.
It is the second time Nona
has been found guilty of the
crime, after he won an appeal
for a retrial based on concerns
about the instructions to the
original jury.
The defence said the victim
had not accused Nona for
years after the incident, but had
mentioned being abused by
other people.
Nonaʼs barrister Shane Gill
told the jury in his closing
submissions the girl had grown
up in extreme circumstances,
and had allegedly suffered
abuse at the hands of other
men. He questioned the DNA
evidence, suggesting others
alleged to have known the girl
at the time, including a relative
of Nonaʼs, were never tested.
Nona won the Telstra
Islander art award in 2007.
He will be sentenced next
year.
9
Greens
criticise
‘inmate’
inaction
THE Australian
Greens have
criticised Federal
Attorney General
George Brandis
over findings
made by the Australian Human
Rights Commission (AHRC)
against the Commonwealth in
regards to the detention of four
Aboriginal men with cognitive
impairment.
The commissionʼs report into
the complaints, along with the
Attorney Generalʼs response,
was tabled in the Senate.
The AHRC inquiry found the
Aboriginal men with intellectual
and cognitive disabilities have
been held for years in a
maximum security prison in the
Northern Territory, despite being
found unfit to stand trial.
If two of these men had been
found guilty they would have
received a sentence of 12
months. Instead, they have been
held for four-and-a-half years
and six years respectively.
The AHRC conducted an
inquiry into whether this involved
any breach of human rights by
the Commonwealth.
Greens spokesperson on
Islander issues Rachel Siewert
said the report concluded that
the Commonwealth had failed to
work with the NT Government to
provide suitable accommodation
and support services for the four
complainants.
“By failing to act, the AHRC
has stated that the Government
has not met its obligation under
international law to act, and that
this is contrary to or inconsistent
with the complainantsʼ rights
under the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with
Disabilities and the International
Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights,” she said.
“These are serious findings
that highlight the fact that people
with intellectual disability and
cognitive impairment, especially
Islander people, are being
unfairly detained in prisons
across the country.
“This has to end. The
Commonwealth has a
responsibility to lead the states
and territories on this issue and
ensure that people with an
intellectual disability or cognitive
impairment are not held
indefinitely in custody.
“In response to this report,
the Attorney General has done
nothing other than attack the
Australian Human Rights
Commission and refuse to even
discuss the recommendations.
“This is a disgraceful display
from a senior government
minister and shows total
disregard for those people being
denied justice in our prisons.”
The commission made a
number of recommendations
including that the
Commonwealth provide a copy
of the commissionʼs findings to
the NT and seek assurances
that it will take immediate steps
to identify alternative
accommodation arrangements
for each of the complainants.
Spreading the message
NSW
LARA Bennet and her daughter Lolo pictured enjoying March against Violence activities held in Tweed Heads,
north-east NSW, last week. The community-driven event aims to spread the message that domestic and family
violence is not part of Aboriginal and Torres Straiter Islander culture. See page 31 for more pictures and a report.
Face the people,
mayor tells MP
By ALF WILSON
PALM Island Mayor
Alf Lacey has
challenged Federal
Member for Herbert
QLD
Ewen Jones to
“come to the island
to face the people”
after the politician reportedly
questioned publicly why the
Aboriginal Shire should exist.
Townsville-based Mr Jones, a
Liberal National Party MP,
questioned the need for the shire
in a Townsville Bulletin report this
month about Palm Islandʼs 49.8%
rate of unemployment.
“Private people starting up
investment, thatʼs where your
answer is. The question is why do
we have Palm Island?” Mr Jones
told the Bulletin.
Cr Lacey, who was in
Townsville attending a mayors
conference, said if Mr Jones were
“brave enough”, he should “come
to Palm Island and face the
people over these inflammatory
comments at a public forum”.
“The Prime Minister was
pushing for a referendum to
recognise First Peoplesʼ rights in
the Constitution and (Mr Jones)
comes out with this,” Cr Lacey
said.
Palm Island Mayor Alf Lacey: “It appears that the left hand doesnʼt
know what the right hand is talking about. If he questions why
Palm Island should exist, then I ask why should Australia exist?”
“It appears that the left hand
doesnʼt know what the right hand
is talking about. If he questions
why Palm Island should exist,
then I ask why should Australia
exist?”
Cr Lacey said the comments
had spread fear and uncertainty
on Palm Island, which has a
permanent population of about
2500.
“Similar comments by Mr
Jonesʼ predecessor Peter Lindsay
some years ago caused trauma
for our people,” he said.
“Mr Lindsay came to our island
and I call on Ewen to do the
same. My challenge to him is to
bring it on, letʼs have an open
debate.”
Cr Lacey also called on the
federal and state governments to
look at giving jobs to local people
instead of flying in workers from
the mainland.
“Five planes come to Palm on
week days with workers, and I
know of a case where a
receptionist from the mainland
works here in a government
department,” he said.
“You donʼt need a university
degree to be a receptionist. Why
canʼt a local have that job?
“I understand with doctors and
medical staff, but there are many
jobs our people could do.”
Cr Lacey said that with red
tape cuts and some skills
programs, a lot of taxpayer money
could be saved by giving locals
the jobs.
Responding to Cr Laceyʼs
comments, Mr Jones told the
Townsville Bulletin on December
13 that he had asked a “rhetorical
question and was not suggesting
the island be shut down”.
Tassie
artists’
ability
on show
By JILLIAN MUNDY
AN exhibition of
works by two
Tasmanian
TAS
Aboriginal artists
that opened
recently at the
University of Tasmaniaʼs
Riawunna Launceston centre is
a testament to the power of
positive encouragement.
Artists Liz Pinner and Nathan
Griffiths both have disabilities
and struggled with low selfesteem for much of their lives.
Due to a range of physical
disabilities, Ms Pinner lives with
a severe tremor and limited use
of her hands. But she has found
purpose in art and is grateful for
the many abilities she has.
“It has bought me so much
joy, art soothes my soul and it
has opened up the door to meet
many wonderful people,” she
told the Koori Mail. “Itʼs therapy.”
The 63-year-old multimedia
artist practises in bread dough,
wire and stone sculptures, printmaking and drawing to
ceramics.
Ms Pinner failed art at
school, stifled by her teacher,
whom she now forgives, but
things took a turn when her son
praised a small drawing she did
three decades ago.
“An honest, positive
comment from another human
Nathan Griffiths with his painting, Lorikeet.
being can turn someoneʼs life
around,” she said.
“I used to be self conscious,
but now Iʼve come full circle. Iʼm
confident now.
“I hope my story will
encourage other people my age
and with a disability to embrace
life and do something with a
passion and follow their
dreams.”
Encouragement
Ms Pinner and Mr Griffiths
say they would not have had the
confidence to put their art on
show without the
encouragement of Riawunna art
gallery curator and art tutor
Brigitte Wolfe.
Mr Griffiths, who mainly
paints and draws, says he used
to be shy, probably because of
his schizophrenia.
Art was always his favourite
subject at school and something
he spent a lot of time doing in
hospital.
The former farmhand and
biscuit maker credits staff and
peers at Riawunna for bringing
him out of his shell and sharing
his artworks.
“It opened up a big door for
me,” he said.
“I just love it. Iʼm really
happy, Iʼm really grateful.
“Iʼd like art to be a career.
This exhibition is a perfect
example of it being a career.”
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GRADUATES from
Palm Islandʼs
Bwgcolman
Community School
QLD
have been
increasing since
the school began to
work with the Cathy Freeman
Foundation in 2007. This year,
the number of students
completing the Queensland
Certificate of Education (QCE)
doubled to eight.
Three of them, Neil Baira,
Kenny Baira and Cassian Tanner,
have already landed training
positions with Mendi
Constructions, while the other
five, Christine Cannon, Alvina
Walton, Keanu Lowatta-Creed,
Retemoi Sam and Allan Aden, are
exploring options, including
further studies at university and
working as a teacherʼs aide.
Bwgcolman principal Jeff
Jones said the school was
moving in the right direction.
“Kids are seeing that the
school can provide a viable local
alternative to education and can
expand their opportunities
beyond school,” he said.
“Attaining their QCE tells a
story about these kids. It shows
they have got self-discipline and
resilience and they are going
places.”
Graduating students are not
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lives but also encouraging
younger students to follow them.
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said.
“The graduation ceremony
was embraced by the whole
community. It was a very
emotional day because itʼs clear
that this community cares deeply
and values these studentsʼ
achievements in school.”
Two other students from Palm
Island, Moewaiya Youngblutt and
Jerri Prior-Blackley, also
completed their Year 12 on the
mainland via the Cathy Freeman
Foundation Scholarship program
in conjunction with program
partner Australian Indigenous
Education Foundation (AIEF).
Welfare plans
under attack
at Labor meet
FIRST Nations
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten,
and remote communities.”
advocates
for
neither
of
whom
have
endorsed
Kaurna (SA) woman
SA
rights and equality
all of Mr Forrestʼs suggestions,”
Christine Abdulla told the protest
Stop Income
Mr Forgione said.
that neither Mr Forrest nor Mr
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dation that working-age
consulted with Aboriginal
and other
Centrelink clients have 100% of
communities and have little
concerned people staged a
their funds quarantined is an
understanding of the kinds of
protest over proposals to
unprecedented attack on the
challenges they face.
expand income management
rights of those on income
According to Mr Forgione,
during this yearʼs South
support to control their finances.
moves to restrict access to the
Australian Labor Party
Disability Support
Convention.
Pension, and to make it
The protestors called
easier for jobseekers to
on party members and
be penalised, will create
trade unions to reject
unnecessary hardship
recommendations from
and will not address the
Andrew Forrestʼs
under-supply of jobs,
Indigenous Employment
particularly in regional
and Training Review,
and remote communities.
which included proposals
“We want to see the
to expand the Centrelink
Premier genuinely
program.
consult with those
While the reviewʼs
affected by government
proposals have received
policies, not an
A rally outside last monthʼs SA Labor
support from the SA
announce-and-defend
Partyʼs convention. The protesters were
Premier Jay Weatherill,
approach where
calling on Premier Jay Weatherillʼs
SIMPIa spokesperson
communities are
Government to stop income management.
Pas Forgione said the
consulted after decisions
report was endorsed
have been made,” he
without consulting the wider
“We are calling for income
said. “Income Management is a
community or the Aboriginal
management to be terminated,
blunt, heavy-handed policy that
communities that it will most
with savings put into services
does not improve the financial or
affect.
that build the strengths of
personal skills and wellbeing of
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vulnerable individuals and
vulnerable individuals.
Forrestʼs recommendations is
communities, and for serious
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efforts by governments to
humiliation and stress it inflicts
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address the under-supply of
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jobs, especially in regional
the long-term.”
Fracking concern
taken to the UN
A QUEENSLAND
Aboriginal group says
itʼs so fed up with the
State Government
QLD
not consulting with
them about fracking
on their traditional
lands that itʼs taking its case to the
United Nations.
The Mithaka people of the
stateʼs south-west say theyʼve
asked the UNʼs Special Rapporteur
on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples to investigate the
Queensland Governmentʼs
“ongoing failure” to consult with
them about oil and gas exploitation
and fracking on their lands.
The group claims the activities
pose a threat to Mithaka culture.
Mithaka people say they want to
protect the waters of their
traditional lands by opposing plans
for oil and gas drilling, including
plans for hundreds of fracking
wells.
But they say the Government
has removed legislation that
protects the area and is actively
supporting oil and gas
development.
“Not only are we not in the
driverʼs seat, we arenʼt even in the
car,” Mithaka representative Scott
Gorringe said in a statement.
“(Premier) Campbell Newman
has taken the wheel and has run
roughshod all over us, without even
taking a glance in the rear-view
mirror. We are now forced to use
international law to protect our
rights.”
Mithaka representative Scott Gorringe and his son Todd on country. Picture courtesy Wilderness Society
Martin Wagner, a lawyer with
traditional lands, particularly when
“There is also a clear desire
US-based law firm Earthjustice,
that exploitation threatens their
among a number of community
helped the Mithaka with a
culture,” he said.
leaders and local residents in the
submission to the UN.
Natural Resources and Mines
same region for economic
“The Mithaka people have rights
Minister Andrew Cripps said the
development and job
under international law to be
Government acknowledged “some
opportunities,” he said.
meaningfully consulted and
people” in the community had
Mr Cripps said the Mithaka
involved in decisions about the
concerns about potential resources
peopleʼs native title claim had not
exploitation of resources on their
development.
yet been determined. – AAP
Title win
for Ngadju
people
AFTER an 18year process,
the Ngadju
WA
people had their
native title
recognised by
the Federal
Court of Australia during a
hearing at Norseman, in the
south of Western Australia,
last month.
The court formally
acknowledged native title
over an area of about
102,000 sq km surrounding
Norseman, 700km east of
Perth, of which almost 45,000
sq km is the highest form of
native title, exclusive
possession.
The determination
recognises the native title
rights and interests of the
Ngadju people, which
Goldfields Land and Sea
Council chief executive Hans
Bokelund said was a
landmark occasion identifying
the first official recognition of
exclusive rights to country in
the Goldfields region for
Aboriginal people.
“The exclusive nature of
the native title rights and
interests of this determination
confirms the Ngadju peopleʼs
connection to country and will
allow them to protect and
enhance their traditions,
culture and heritage over
these lands,” he said.
“It has been a long, hard
struggle and I commend the
Ngadju people for the
perseverance that they have
shown to reach this
milestone.”
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From the Amazon
to sacred Gulaga
By LAURELLE PACEY
SOMETHING special
happened on Gulaga
NSW
last month. Following
the recent IUCN
World Parks Congress
in Sydney, many international
delegates went to regional areas to
learn more about particular parks and
special places.
A group working for the AndesAmazonian Initiative in South America
met representatives of the Biamanga
and Gulaga Board of Management at
the base of Gulaga, near Central Tilba
on NSWʼs south coast.
“After all the talk at the congress,
they were keen to meet people in
their own country,” said National Parks
and Wildlife Service (NPWS) ranger
Nadia Ross.
“We told them the Dreamtime
stories associated with Gulaga, its
significance, particularly to women,
the threats from gold mining and
logging over the years, and of how the
two sacred mountains of Gulaga and
Mumbulla had been handed back to
Aboriginal people.
“I could see the three women in the
group really wanted to experience
Gulaga so, after getting the okay,
we were off. It was a spur of the
moment thing.”
Their guide was NPWS Aboriginal
discovery ranger for BiamangaGulaga Cathy Thomas.
“I explained how normally we
would clap them into the sacred tors
(rock formation) area and put a dot of
ochre on their forehead as a third eye,
but we couldnʼt do that this time
because our visit was so
spontaneous,” she said.
“So I told them they needed to look
On Gulaga, NPWS Aboriginal discovery ranger for Biamanga-Gulaga Cathy Thomas shares her culture and
country with IUCN World Parks Congress visitors Paulina Arroy of Ecuador, left, Marina Campos of Brazil, and
Avecita Chicchon of Peru. At right is mist on Gulaga. Pictures courtesy of photographer NPWS ranger Nadia Ross
and listen with their third eye, to feel
the mountain and listen to the
storyline.”
Since a fire on Gulaga a few years
ago, acacias have largely obscured
the tors from the main track.
“So the approach to the tors is now
like going along an enclosed hallway,”
Ms Ross said. “When we suddenly
broke through to the tors they were
surprised, even overwhelmed.”
Ms Thomas said she is still training
as a guide so was quite nervous,
“but when we were there I had the
storyline in my head and it just
came out.
“These women were from different
cultures thousands of miles away but
they felt it,” she said. “They hung on
every word and one of the women
became quite emotional. They didnʼt
want to leave.”
Special
Ms Ross said it was a special
experience for visitors and guides.
“As we were leaving, a mist came
in behind us, like Gulaga was putting
on her possum skin coat,” she said.
“There was a real bonding between
us. On the way down it was like we
had known each other for years. We
laughed together and shared our
birthing stories; we all had kids.”
The visitors told of the many tribes
around the Amazon who have special
places sacred to that particular tribe,
and the huge scale of the threat to
traditional cultures in the Amazon from
deforestation.
“It was such an honour to be able
to share our culture with them,” Ms
Thomas said.
The Andes-Amazonian Initiative
aims to ensure the Amazon basinʼs
long-term ecological integrity and
climatic function. It is funded by the
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
Chaney
to leave
board
AFTER
almost
15
years
on the
board, Reconciliation
Australiaʼs founding
co-chair Fred Chaney
will step down from
his position as
director at the end of
the year.
Co-chairs Tom
Calma and Melinda
Cilento commended
Mr Chaney for his
long-standing
contributions to
reconciliation—
contributions that
were recognised
earlier this year with
the 2014 Senior
Australian of the Year
Award.
“It is without doubt
Fred is an elder of
reconciliation and we
will continue his
legacy so that one
day we can all wake
to a reconciled, just
and equitable
Australia,” Dr Calma
said.
“As founding cochair, Fred has
worked tirelessly
towards the goals of
reconciliation, and
Reconciliation
Australia is indebted
to his energy and
passion, which show
no signs of abating.”
Mr Chaney was
an early advocate for
Aboriginal voting
rights and Aboriginal
Affairs Minister in the
Fraser Government.
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MORE than 100
Aboriginal
children and
young people
from Adelaide
recently came
together to
celebrate their success at an
Aboriginal Achievers Day.
The event recognised 54
preschool students who will
transition into primary school,
32 Year 7 students who will
move into high school and 12
Year 12 graduates who will go
on to higher education.
Department for Education
and Child Development
educational director of the Le
Fevre Peninsula Partnership
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Deb Graham said the
Aboriginal Achievers Day was
about recognising Aboriginal
students.
“The event is about
encouraging Aboriginal
children and students to see
the benefit in graduating and
achieving their best. These are
important times for a child and
young person, they are a time
of change, which can be
uncertain but also extremely
exciting,” she said.
At the ceremony, students
were presented with a
certificate and given
information about different
pathways available after
school.
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Passionate about improving the lives of Aboriginal people?
Want to be involved as the NSW Department of Family and Community Services
(FACS) works to promote the wellbeing and social, economic and cultural interests of
Aboriginal people in the Northern Sydney area?
FACS Northern Sydney District is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal
people across Northern Sydney to become a member of the Mana Allawah Aboriginal
Advisory Board.
The establishment of the Mana Allawah Aboriginal Advisory Board will help ensure that
FACS Aboriginal programmes achieve real, positive change in the lives of Aboriginal
people. Board members will provide ongoing advice to the FACS Northern Sydney
District Executive on current policy and implementation issues related to the outcomes
of the Mana Allawah Aboriginal Strategy 2014-2016.
Meeting bi-monthly, the Mana Allawah Aboriginal Advisory Board will have up to
12 members, including a Chair and Deputy Chair. Members must be Aboriginal First
Nations people of NSW. Aboriginal people with a strong understanding of Aboriginal
culture and knowledge, and who bring a diversity of skills in community engagement,
economic development, employment, education, youth participation, disability, service
delivery and health, are encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in becoming a member please send a covering letter and resume
by COB Friday 16th January 2015 to:
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ONE OF MANY
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“At my age, lots of kids don’t think they know what they want to do. But I reckon
you make your own sense of direction. For me, being able to study the PTS
program on campus at ACIKE was perfect. It’s great to be surrounded by other
Indigenous people of different ages, all with the same dream to get into tertiary
education. After completing PTS, I’m now enrolled in a Bachelor of Science
degree and plan to take the knowledge back to help my community. You don’t
have to know what you want to do; just start doing it.” Read the full story online.
Sharna, Preparation for Tertiary Success (PTS) graduate, Queensland
Our free Preparation for Tertiary Success program (PTS) is especially designed for
Indigenous students. It’s perfect if you didn’t finish year 12, haven’t studied for some
time, or you want to build the confidence to succeed at uni. PTS is delivered in a
culturally aware environment with dedicated staff and a diverse student body via
online study and short workshops on campus in Darwin or Alice Springs. Financial
assistance is available for travel and accommodation costs.
Completion of the PTS program gives adults the entry requirements for many courses
at the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledges and Education (ACIKE) and
Charles Darwin University. ACIKE offers innovative courses that champion Indigenous
identity and knowledges including creative writing, advocacy, Indigenous knowledges,
teaching and health science.
Study your way, with PTS:
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Inaugural
award to
NT agency
THE North
Australian
Aboriginal Justice
Agency (NAAJA)
NT
has been awarded
the inaugural
Fitzgerald Justice
Award for its dedication to
advancing the human rights of
Aboriginal people in the
Northern Territory.
The Fitzgerald Awards are
new NT Human Rights Awards,
named after Tony Fitzgerald,
who was the Territoryʼs
Anti-Discrimination
Commissioner from 2002 to
2009 and championed human
rights in the NT.
NAAJA chief executive
Priscilla Collins said her agency
was a grassroots, Aboriginal
community-controlled
organisation that has been at
the forefront of protecting the
human rights of Aboriginal
people in the Top End for 42
years.
“If we are to ensure the
human rights of Aboriginal
Territorians are protected,
government needs to continue
to support Aboriginal
organisations with a proven
track record of success such as
NAAJA,” she said.
The awards night was
North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency chief executive
Priscilla Collins receives the inaugural Northern Territory
Human Rights Award for Justice from Bishop Eugene Hurley.
celebrated on the United
Nations Day for Human Rights
at a function at the Supreme
Court in Darwin and featured
keynote speaker Carine
Kapiamba, a former refugee
from the Democratic Republic of
Congo.
Other awards presented on
the night included the Fitzgerald
Youth Award, to Stewart Willey,
the Fitzgerald Social Change
Award, to the NT Working
Womenʼs Centre, and the
Fitzgerald Diversity Award, to
Jeswynn Yogaratnam.
Rugby league star Bird
fined and loses top job
TEST and NSW rugby league star
Greg Bird has been dumped from
the Gold Coast captaincy and fined
after embarrassing the NRL club
with his public urination.
Bird was issued with a criminal
infringement notice last week after being seen
relieving himself beside a police car in Byron Bay
late at night, less than 24 hours after his wedding
in the north-eastern NSW town.
Titans chief executive Graham Annesley said
the NRL clubʼs disciplinary committee had
decided to axe Bird from his role as co-captain
and fine him $15,000.
Bird was also put on notice that any further
transgressions could lead to him being sacked.
The Titans are still without a major sponsor for
2015 and the Bird incident was seen as
unacceptable, damaging the clubʼs standing in
the community.
Bird injured a medial ligament during training
and was due to have scans to determine the
extent of the injury.
Young flyer James Roberts was also fined
$3000 by the club for an unrelated incident.
The dynamic outside back, who has already
been sacked by South Sydney and Penrith in his
brief career, was arrested during a boozy night
out in October.
Charges of public nuisance and obstructing
Rugby league player Greg Bird.
police were dropped in a Gold Coast court last
week, but the Titans still punished Roberts for his
behaviour.
As well as the fine, Roberts must undergo any
rehabilitation the club decides and is also on
notice that further bad behaviour could see his
contract ripped up. – AAP
North West Cape Exmouth
Aboriginal Corporation
Binnigu Group General Meeting
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Place:
Time:
Mob:
8th January 2015.
Talanji Oval Exmouth WA
11-00am.
0428 630 412
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Students and others at the Studio Village
Community Centre on the Gold Coast
during the Journey of Recognition day.
Journey of Recognition
in visit to Studio Village
THE Studio
Village
Community
Centre on the
QLD
Gold Coast
recently
hosted an
event in support of the
Journey of Recognition,
which raises awareness of
constitutional law in
relation to Indigenous
people.
The event, based on
community integration,
drew support from the
Gold Coast Titan NRL
players, who mingled with
local school groups and
residents taking part in
the dayʼs festivities.
Activities included face
painting and traditional
dancing, through to
Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian
Triggs and Carol Dowling, from Noongar Radio in Perth.
disproportionate placement of
Aboriginal children in out-of-
home care in Western
Australia. Itʼs the second year
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javelin and boomerang
throwing demonstrations
and ancestry stories.
Community groups
also offered information
about services available
for local Indigenous
people.
President lauds
Human Rights
Award winners
AUSTRALIAN
Human Rights
Commission
President
Professor
Gillian Triggs
paid tribute to all the winners
and finalists in this yearʼs
Human Rights Awards at the
presentation ceremony in
Sydney this month.
First Peoples Disability
Network Australia chief
executive Damian Griffis was
awarded the Tony Fitzgerald
Memorial Community Award
for his work as a leading
advocate for the human rights
of Indigenous people with
disability.
Carol Dowling, from
Noongar Radio in Perth,
received the Radio Award for
her program Another Stolen
Generation that highlights the
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in a row that Ms Dowling has
taken the award.
KPMG, which was the first
major accounting firm to have
a Reconciliation Action Plan
(RAP) endorsed by
Reconciliation Australia, was
joint winner of the Business
Award for its plan, which
gives support for Indigenous
business, employment
leadership and human rights.
The co-winner was the Grace
Papers organisation for its
work in addressing pregnancy
discrimination in the
workplace.
The major award, the 2014
Human Rights Medal, went to
Sydney High School principal,
Dorothy Hoddinott in
recognition of her lifelong
commitment to education,
particularly for disadvantaged
and refugee students.
On behalf of Darebin council, I would like to extend
our best wishes to our residents, visitors, and
community partners for a safe and happy holiday
season.
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DANNY E ASTWOOD ’ S V IEW
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Kingston Beach
Tasmania
Govt doles out
even more pain
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emotional knowing
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some little fellas’
Christmas
enjoyable. It’s just
awesome.”
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biker Rocky Sainty
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F the Federal Government isnʼt
targetting Aboriginal people with its
new tough work-for-the-dole scheme,
then why was the announcement
made by the Indigenous Affairs
Minister? Surely if it was purely a
change to welfare measures, then that
announcement would have been made
by the relevant minister, in this case
Social Services Minister Kevin
Andrews.
In his statement announcing harsh
new measures for jobseekers in
remote communities, Senator Nigel
Scullion quotes billionaire miner
Andrew Forrestʼs report Creating
Parity. ʻParityʼ cannot be created from
a huge double standard.
If a program is good enough for one
group of people, it should be good
enough for all.
Senator Scullionʼs announcement
feeds into a negative, lazy, racist and
untrue narrative that seeks to paint
Aboriginal people as idle and
incapable – and the Government
should be ashamed to continually add
to that damaging and wrong depiction.
Arrernte and Alyawarre Elder
Rosalie Kunoth Monks is spot on when
she characterised the announcement
as a “violation of human rights” and a
“punitive assault” against Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander people.
Itʼs disingenuous to claim that itʼs
not a racially-motivated policy when it
appears the Government has no plans
to roll out the plan in non-Aboriginal
communities.
Favourite other food?
All fruit and vegetables, and Iʼm not shy
of a curry.
Favourite drink?
Coffee.
Favourite music?
Chet Faker and Mama Kin.
OUR SAY
If the Government was really
serious about wanting to assist
Aboriginal people in remote
communities it would conduct proper
and meaningful consultation with the
people in those communities and find
out what they feel is needed.
Instead, the Abbott Government has
continued its doomed approach of
imposing a scheme it appears to have
plucked out of the air on to people it
never bothers to listen to.
T
hank you to everyone who
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year of Koori Mails. Thanks to
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Torres Strait Islander communities
without such dedicated and committed
people.
Thanks to our advertisers and
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a paper every fortnight.
And thanks to you for reading us!
Have a safe and happy summer
break and weʼll be back in the new
year.
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Favourite bush tucker?
Crayfish and anything in a shell from the
ocean – we always collect or catch it
ourselves.
Favourite sport/leisure?
I run. Iʼm slower than Internet Explorer
on a 90s dial-up connection, but I run.
What are you reading?
Breath, by Tim Winton.
Favourite holiday destination?
Broome, WA.
What are you watching on TV?
Through the Worm Hole. Itʼs online,
narrated by Morgan Freeman, and itʼs
the most interesting thing ever.
What do you like in life?
Ocean, sunshine, camping and stars.
What donʼt you like in life?
Negative energy and closed minds.
Which black or Indigenous person
would you most like to meet?
Artist Tracey Moffatt.
Which three people would you invite
for a night around the campfire?
Freda Khalo, Mama Kin (because Iʼd
need music) and my son Ollie.
Who/what inspires you?
The ocean.
What would you do to better the
situation for Indigenous people?
A good start would be fixing the historical
exclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people from Australiaʼs
Constitution. And on a personal level,
continuing practising my culture and
teaching it to my child.
Reflections
Dr Virginia
Marshall
Wo r k i n g
for our
water
rights
By RUDI MAXWELL
V
IRGINIA Marshall believes the way
Australiaʼs legal and political system
looks at water is back to front.
“We have to allocate water rights and
interests to Aboriginal people first, and then
whatever is left over can be allocated to
other users,” she said.
“The way the Crown looks at it, we have
no recognised water rights. The Crown gave
perpetual water rights far and above what
water was available to farmers and irrigators.
It over-allocated.
“If we reallocate water to Aboriginal
people first, then it changes the whole
paradigm.”
After nine years of study, Dr
Marshall was recently awarded her
doctorate from Macquarie
University for her thesis looking at
water rights for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people.
“Iʼm so glad I finally got over the
line,” she said. “Graduation was
pretty amazing, with my two kids
and other family members
watching through live streaming.
“It was really great for them. They gave
me such great support over a really busy
time, and I think it rewarded them too. It was
a very important event for the whole family –
it wasnʼt just about me, it was about them
too.”
Dr Marshallʼs path to a PhD began after
she was accepted into university to do a
Certificate IV in Management.
“I was hoping to join the police as a
horsewoman, but because of the range of
subjects, I ended up studying law, education
and arts at the same time,” she said.
“And once I was at uni I decided that
if I was going to really make a difference,
then Iʼd need to do a doctorate.”
After earning her law degree, Dr Marshall,
a Wiradjuri Nyemba (NSW) woman
connected in kinship with Nyikina Mangala
(Kimberley), became involved with a case
where Aboriginal people in southern NSW
had been charged with illegally taking
abalone.
“All of a sudden it became clear that water
rights were really important for Aboriginal
people,” she said.
“Around that time there was a big drought
but very little discussion about Aboriginal
water rights and interests.
“There was nothing written in text on this
really important issue. ATSIC had done some
look at the language that Aboriginal people
use for the ontology – the uses and beliefs
surrounding water – you really canʼt get any
further looking at Aboriginal people and water.
Even using the European word is a barrier.
“We need to create new ways of looking
at legalities and policy surrounding water.”
Dr Marshall said water is often treated by
governments as a user-pays separate
system, which goes against how Aboriginal
people see water.
“It should be looked at using a lens of
human rights, but we donʼt seem to allow any
Aboriginal community in Australia to enjoy
those rights,” she said.
“Cultural rights and access to water in
weʼll just be one of many. We have to step
out of the pool, consider the First People
first, then everybody else.
“At the moment weʼre scraping to get
cultural flows, scraping to reclaim native title
and we have no ability to protect water.
“The system is broken and we need
reform.”
Dr Marshall says the Australian Law
Reform Commission should look at water
and rights for Aboriginal people.
“There are Aboriginal families on the NSW
south coast who have been prosecuted for
fishing,” she said.
“Before anyone else came, Aboriginal
people in the area always fished. If abalone
wasnʼt worth a few dollars we
wouldnʼt be seeing these court
cases. Abalone is sold for a
substantial amount of money by
commercial fishermen to
restaurants.
“It should be the same
argument when you look at fishing:
traditional needs first.
“We need a comprehensive and
cohesive approach to Aboriginal
water rights.
“Not only are people finding they canʼt
access cultural heritage, theyʼre also being
frustrated of enjoyment of things as part of
cultural identity.
“The whole system is very English in the
way it deals with representing rights.
“There needs to be a focus on addressing
all these things, not just fishing or water
separately. It needs to address all the interrelationships and not be fragmented.
“I want to use all my experience to help
improve outcomes under native title. With the
knowledge Iʼve gathered, I know we can
make important improvements – itʼs a very
interesting area.”
“We have this system that’s been forced upon us,
the common law system from England, in which
water is treated in a very different context to the
way in which Aboriginal communities see water.”
initial work but it didnʼt seem to go anywhere,
so I thought letʼs investigate water rights for
Aboriginal people.”
Through her research, Dr Marshall found
the European concepts of water were
inadequate when it came to discussing
Aboriginal rights.
“We have this system thatʼs been forced
upon us, the common law system from
England, in which water is treated in a very
different context to the way in which
Aboriginal communities see water,” she said.
“The concept that they use in Europe
where water is property contains a whole
range of different legalities and unless you
Western Australia have been denied,
meaning traditional owners canʼt practise
their cultural heritage, or access food or
perform certain ceremonies.
“There are a whole range of issues for
estuaries, sea country, rivers. Some
traditional owners are not fortunate enough
to be able to prove continual access but they
shouldnʼt be excluded under native title.”
It was while examining water and native
title that Dr Marshall had an idea.
“It had me going crazy,” she said.
“Then I realised as long as Aboriginal
people are considered stakeholders,
weʼre not going to have what we want;
Spectacular
performances
from students
Cowra High School dancers Imogen James
and Jesse Murray were part of the
Spectacularʼs Indigenous dance ensemble.
THE NSW Public Schools Aboriginal
Dance Company shone at the recent
NSW
Schools Spectacular with a
performance choreographed by
Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Promising young Wiradjuri singer Atahlia
Sutherland was the featured artist for the
Spectacular.
She opened the performance with an
acknowledgement of country before joining a
1300-member choir in the national anthem.
Atahlia, who is in her final year at Orange High
School, was mentored by Christine Anu for her
rendition of the songs Sik O and My Island Home,
which helped make Anu famous.
But it was Atahliaʼs final performance of the I Still
Call Australia Home in Wiradjuri, translated with her
father, which made for a spectacular grand finale.
The school kidsʼ extravaganza also had deadly
dancing including an Indigenous segment featuring
200 dancers from across NSW in a performance
choreographed by Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Other Aboriginal students were in the cast of 3600
musicians, singers, dancers and backstage crew.
The annual event, staged at the former Sydney
Entertainment Centre, was broadcast nationally on
the Nine and Gem networks but remains available
for viewing on Nineʼs Jumpin digital streaming
service – www.9jumpin.com.au/show/schoolsspectacular/episodes/
Orange High School featured artist Atahlia Sutherland was prominent
throughout the Schools Spectacular, from the opening when she
presented the acknowledgement of country and sang the national
anthem with the 1300-voice choir through to the finale.
Jobe stars at Trop Jr
By MEGAN ALBANY
FIFTEEN-year-old Jobe Adams,
from the community of Woorabinda*
in Queensland, has risen out of a
field of more than 290 entries to
take second place at this yearʼs
Trop Jr Awards with his film Buloo.
The awards are part of Tropfest, Australiaʼs
leading short film competition and the largest short
film festival in the world.
Like all good budding directors, Jobe began his
career with a zombie movie.
“Iʼve been interested in filmmaking for two
years now,” he said. “I made my first film as an
assignment for our drama class – I made an
apocalypse film, a zombie movie.
“I acted and directed in that and Iʼd like to be
both an actor and director in the future. But I donʼt
always act in my films. In some films, like the Trop
Jr film, Iʼm just in the background directing and
helping with sets.”
Eldersʼ wisdom
Jobe Adams on the Trop Jr red carpet with two other members of the
Buloo film crew Stanley Huskic and Geraldine Yoren.
Buloo – which means grandfather – was
scripted out of the wisdom of the Elders in Jobeʼs
community.
“My classmates helped me plan the film and
write it – it was fun because we all had different
ideas,” Jobe said.
“But while we were coming up with ideas we
also kept coming up with a lot of questions, so
we went to our Elders to get answers. We asked
them because they know whatʼs important in our
culture and whatʼs important that other people
learn about.”
Trop Jr follows the same rules as Tropfest. All
films are less than seven minutes and must
contain the Tropfest ʻsignature itemʼ, which for
Trop Jr this year was ʻflyʼ. While for some this may
A scene from Jobe Adamsʼ film Buloo.
have conjured up images of ʻLouieʼ, the very
annoying fly in Mortein advertisements, Jobeʼs
interpretation of the item was far more poetic.
“We compared riding a horse to flying – how it
feels like you are flying when the wind rushes past
you,” he said.
Jobe also won the first Qantas Jr Film
Cadetship, which gives him the opportunity to
work in-house at Qantas for a day as part of the
airlineʼs digital and inflight entertainment division.
The top prize for Trop Jr went to 14-year-old
Paige Bebee, from Ivanhoe in Victoria, for her
film Chance.
For any young filmmakers with their sights set
on next yearʼs Trop Jr, itʼs time to get out the
sewing kit as ʻbuttonʼ is the signature item
for 2015.
* In our December 3 edition, the Koori Mail
incorrectly stated that Jobe was from Baralaba,
when he is from Woorabinda. Our apologies for
the error.
YOUR SAY
On page 24, NSW Aboriginal Affairs
Minister Victor Dominello and
Shadow Minister Linda Burney write
on an issue above politics.
System is
one-sided
FOR years Aboriginal communities have been
misled by policies put out by Commonwealth and
state governments. Changes put in place are only
to protect the government departments involved
and not the Aboriginal communities, as we have
been led to believe.
I am talking about both the NSW Land Council,
and the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous
Corporations (ORIC).
The state land councilʼs role of protecting the
members is not being properly fulfilled.
If there are any disputes in the local groups that
lead to underhand dealings, the NSW Aboriginal
Land Council will not step in, for they will tell you it
is up to the local members to address these issues
(passing the buck). This is what they tell you is in
the Land Rights Act – so why do we have it?
ORIC is the same. If there is any issue that will
affect the running of any organisation, they too will
not get involved, and pass the buck back to the
members, saying it is in the agreement – again a
government-written document.
This is after the members put forward all the
documentation that is needed or place a complaint.
But if a government department makes a complaint
in regards to any form of underhanded dealings or
act of misconduct, they will step in.
I was told that if I were to lodge a complaint I
need to go to the Supreme Court and that could
cost up to $20,000!
What hope do we at the grassroots level have
when we are under the control of a system that is
so one-sided?
All this is because they say that we cannot
control our own affairs, and to add to this we have
these people who work for these groups and collect
a pay pack and say not a word in our support.
PAT LOCK
Queanbeyan, NSW
Lest we forget our
Aboriginal soldiers
WE are coming up to 100 years for the Anzacs,
so what about our diggers who were in the light
horse and artillery?
I have two of my mob from the Wellington
Valley. Yes, we are Wiradjuri and we should
remember our mob.
They were outcasts when they returned back in
1919. The Aboriginal soldiers were used to look
after the horses and for tracking.
Lest we forget our mob.
PAUL MELOHN
Claremont Meadows, NSW
POETRY
Reconciliation
We speak of reconciliation
Of a chance to heal this broken
nation
But to take our place in the
world today
There are things we must be
prepared to say.
Not sorry, and now let us
continue
To hold these lands as if given
by you
We must look at the truth of
what was done
Expose dark shadows to the
light of the sun.
Norman Miller with the Boomerang Petition he organised.
Petition to help
get recognition
I APPLAUD Prime Minister Tony
Abbottʼs recent plea to conservatives to
“complete” the Constitution by recognising
Indigenous people left out at federation,
but I donʼt believe in 2014 we can justify
leaving discrimination based on race in
the Constitution.
So I am launching a youtube video to
explain the importance of the choice
before us and I have put up a petition on
change.org
I am concerned we are losing
momentum on this issue. Itʼs time for
Australia to come of age and remove
these features which are un-Australian to
the first Australians.
My ʻBoomerang Petitionʼ, based on the
recommendations of the Expert Panel on
Constitutional Recognition, was tabled in
the House of Representatives on
December 12 last year with 2115
signatures gathered from around Australia
from people of all walks of life.
I called it the ʻBoomerang Petitionʼ
because I made a giant boomerang
saying ʻNo Racism in the Constitutionʼ
which had 360 signatures on the back.
I am continuing my campaign to get
signatures on a hard copy petition
(www.barbara-miller-books.com/
boomerang-petition) aiming for at least
5000. This will complement the
change.org petition, which I expect tens of
thousands of people to sign.
I donʼt agree with review panel head
John Anderson that we should delay the
petition to 2017 for the 50th anniversary of
the successful 1967 referendum which
enabled Indigenous people to be counted
in the census.
Recognise has been conducting a
public awareness campaign and I have
been conducting a grassroots campaign
as well. Mr Ken Wyatt MP, chair of the
Parliamentary Joint Select Committee,
has also expressed concerns about
waiting too long.
The video can be seen at
http://youtube/a06cqhZfOwI
NORMAN MILLER
Cairns, Qld
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We speak of rights and love to
think
That no-one can smell the
terrible stink
Of the hidden shame and guilt
that remains
From things that were done to
make our claims.
Sure some of our people were
forced to come
But thatʼs no excuse to just be
numb
We behaved as if our hearts
were stone
We took away what was your
home.
How do you survive, how do you
bear
The sorrow, loneliness and lack
of care
If it were done to me, I would
fight tooth and nail
To be heard, to be free, to
escape the jail.
This country was not a gift to us
It was taken by violence not
given in trust
How can we live with our hearts
not at peace
With the wrongs not counted
there is no release.
Why should we demand you
accept our ways
When the pain that has filled
your nights and days
Came from us across all these
years
Generations being brought to
tears.
I see your hurt and I see your
pain
And I hope you can be whole
again
If I can help, I want to hear
What can I do so we can be
near.
This is a gift only you can give
A precious thing to heal the rift
I want to ask for forgiveness you
see
Without it Iʼll never be glad to be
me.
Please allow us to speak from
our hearts now
To make this right, all the parts,
thatʼs my vow
So our children can finally live
without shame
Reconciled as a nation, with a
future again.
JOHN TREGEA
Ngunnawal, ACT
Opinion
Recognition we owe
to right the wrongs
W
E come together
on an issue which
is above politics,
namely a referendum to
appropriately recognise our
First Peoples in the
Australian Constitution.
As Australiaʼs most
populous state,
representing one-third of
the nationʼs Indigenous
population, it is not only
appropriate but vital for
NSW to play a leading role
in the Journey to
Recognition campaign.
Since its drafting, our
nationʼs founding document
has failed to acknowledge
the place, culture and
history of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander
peoples.
More than that, until
1967 it precluded Aboriginal
people from being equal
players in the affairs of our
nation.
The Australian people
overwhelmingly voted to
right that wrong. But there
is still more to do.
In 2014, arcane sections
of the Constitution continue
to allow states to ban
people of a particular race
from voting and allow the
Federal Government to
make special laws for
“people of any race”.
It is more than a missing
link or an omission – it is a
fundamental flaw which
must be fixed. This is why
every Australian has a
vested interest in the
success of the Journey to
Recognition campaign.
We know that federal
referendum proposals, with
the requirement of a double
majority, are notoriously
difficult. The last time one
passed was in 1977.
Only one referendum
proposal in our nationʼs
history has succeeded
without majority support
from the State of NSW.
Only eight have passed
since federation.
In 2010 the NSW
Victor
Dominello
Parliament, led by the Labor
Government and supported
by the Liberals and
Nationals Opposition, voted
to recognise Aboriginal and
Torres Islander people in
Linda
Burney
the preamble of the stateʼs
Constitution.
The NSW Liberals and
Nationals Government and
the Labor Opposition are
once again casting aside
their differences to support
constitutional recognition of
our nationʼs First People.
We owe it to the more
than 175,000 Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people
who proudly call NSW
home. We owe it to all
Australians to right the
wrongs of the past.
The enduring cultures of
Islander peoples are a vital
part of our national identity
and the missing element in
the Australian Constitution.
Referendum proposals
that donʼt have bipartisan
support generally fail.
That is why we have
committed to working
cooperatively to provide the
political leadership required
to bring the people of this
state with us on the “Yes”
campaign.
This month NSW
became the first state or
territory to support the
national campaign for
constitutional recognition of
Indigenous Australians.
We have pledged to
work in partnership with
Indigenous communities,
the Federal Government
and Recognise, the
grassroots campaign
established to lead the
national debate on this
issue.
It will be a proud
moment in our history when
Australians finally recognise
the rightful place of our first
peoples in our founding
document, the Australian
Constitution.
As we move towards this
defining moment we need
leaders to stand up and
bring the community with
them.
Victor Dominello is the
NSW Minister for Aboriginal
Affairs and Wiradjuri
woman Linda Burney is the
NSW Deputy Opposition
Leader and Shadow
Minister for Aboriginal
Affairs.
Ball is in our court
I
T is clear that the uniform position
of the great majority at the
Freedom Summit, held in Alice
Springs last month, was their
determined resolve to confirm that
no Aboriginal/Original Nation or
People in this country has
voluntarily ceded its sovereignty to
the invader British/Australian
society, nor has been conquered in
any declared war.
It is also evident that this
national task force of Original
Nation delegates is to articulate in
the strongest terms to the colonial
governments that ʻenough is
enoughʼ and that projects such as
ʻEmpowering Communitiesʼ as
designed by Noel Pearson and his
cronies are not welcome, nor is
their imposition accepted.
Typical of their leadership style,
they bludgeon communities into
accepting these programs and use
blackmail tactics such as, “If you
don't accept this then your
community will get nothing and we
will take this program somewhere
else.”
These people are predators
preying on impoverished people
and their communities.
The most significant point that
came from the Freedom Summit
was that we will determine the
pathways to self-determination; we
will establish and direct policy for
our people, and in doing so all
delegates agreed that we must go
home to our respective nationsʼ
communities and convene meetings
to seek guidance on their views of
what types of independence and
policy direction we take.
As a spokesperson for the
Sovereign Union, I am heartened to
see the determination of the people
to confirm and assert their
continuing sovereignty, an issue
Australia sooner rather than later
will have to deal with. The
Sovereign Union will continue to
pursue its objectives of working with
nations and peoples at the
grassroots to map their boundaries;
establish their own governance and
constitutions; and assert their
independent sovereign status.
The Sovereign Union itself is
made up of member states which
are asserting independence and
are working to be self-determining,
through their own governance
structure, in accordance with their
ancient law and culture.
By the Sovereign Union
engaging in this national
delegation/task force it enhances
our capacities, because no matter
what organisation or political
ideology one supports, the fact is
we have found common ground and
unity of purpose, which is
underpinned by our continuing
sovereignty as nations and peoples
of this continent.
My other observation of the
Freedom Summit was the polarity
between our people – something
that has never been so apparent
before – and that was the
differences between political
agendas and purpose. Young Paul
Spearim summed it up best when
he said words to the effect of:
“There are many of us who have
Ghillar
Michael
Anderson
been dispersed and displaced by
the tyranny and genocidal
objectives of previous government
policies, which sees fragmentation
in our communities particularly in
the east and south, where white
people have impacted most to date,
with our culture and languages torn
from us. For many of us we are
striving to locate that which was
lost. Whilst we live in cities and
regional areas we do want our
culture and language back.”
Then there were others who
spoke of being descendants of the
Stolen Generations and their pain
showed when they spoke of being
disconnected to their country. As I
heard one fellow say: “Our identity
and our Aboriginality is like a leaf on
a dying tree who fears the sudden
wind of change.”
If we donʼt secure our grounding
and water that tree, then as that
leaf falls we, too, will be lost forever.
Then there were those who are
firmly grounded in their law and
culture. These people are secure in
their identity, with a true sense of
who they are and where they
belong with language, law and
culture intact. These people are
connected to country through their
law. They have greater opportunity
to assert sovereignty over their own
territories, waters and natural
resources.
One spin-off from this Freedom
Summit is the possibility of
reconnecting songlines across the
continent, because we do know
that, unlike the rest of the world, we
may be many languages and many
nations across a vast island
continent, but we have one thing
that unites us all. For some it is
called Tjurkuppa; for others it is
Gooma or Gubbi Goomerar, etc.
This describes our religion; our
songlines, our law according to our
creation. This law is the steely
framework for our sacred
spirituality.
It was interesting to observe the
coming together of these groups
with an understanding that each
can support the other.
I anticipate there will be two
primary topics that will be pursued.
One, sovereignty with absolute
proprietary interest and usufructary
(use and enjoyment) rights to our
lands, which will become our
greatest challenge.
Then there will be the age-old
struggle for appropriate resources
for us to deal with our issues in a
manner that we ourselves
determine, in respect of health,
housing, economic development
and future political pathways.
The Australian governmentsʼ
constant ill-handling, through
absolute ill advice, is widening the
gap and not closing it. If getting a
job is the measure of ʻclosing the
gapʼ then those who promote this
nonsense are far removed from the
reality of need.
The challenge for the delegates
is to prioritise the needs that must
be addressed in the short, medium
and long term. If we can truly
achieve this then I think our people
may find it within themselves to
again feel hopeful.
For the delegates who attended
and were successfully elected, their
great challenge now is to lead.
We have great minds and
determined people who have now
taken up the challenge.
The ball is now in our court.
Ghillar Michael Anderson,
Convenor of the Sovereign Union of
First Nations and Peoples in
Australia.
Opinion
Commonwealth must
protect peoples’ rights
This is an open letter to
Prime Minister Tony Abbott
T
HE National Congress of Australiaʼs
First Peoples has noted that the
Western Australian and South
Australian governments have threatened to
shut down services to small and remote
townships of Aboriginal peoples. We bring
this matter to your Government for urgent
attention to Australian policy regarding the
rights of First Peoples.
The First Peoples of Australia had, and
will always have, inherent rights to exist on
and develop our lands and territories.
These rights derive from the continuing and
ancient title to these lands and territories,
and according to our collective rights to
self-determination as peoples.
By circumstances of Australiaʼs colonial
and post-colonial history, and particularly in
the absence of a consent agreement for
acquisition and distribution of the wealth from
our lands, territories and resources, our
peoples hold as a very minimum the right to
enjoy equal outcomes from social and
economic advancements benefitting all
Australians. This must be clearly understood
and respected by all governments in
Australia.
The WA Government apparently intends
to target Aboriginal peoples on the one hand,
whilst continuing to provide high standards of
municipal services to non-Indigenous citizens
on the other.
Kirstie Parker
Les Malezer
We cannot accept the WA and SA
governments have legitimate authority under
Australian or international law to racially
discriminate to disrupt or destroy the
livelihoods, accommodations or habitat of the
First Peoples of Australia.
Congress must also take into account that
other states may be contemplating reduction
or withdrawal of services to our peoples in
the same way as WA and SA.
Constitutionally, the Australian
Government has the highest authority in the
nation in order to promote and protect the
rights of the First Peoples of Australia.
It is part of the international
responsibilities and it is a responsibility that
should not and cannot be discarded or
devolved to other levels of government.
Congress brings to your attention that
your Government essentially reaffirmed
its obligations to the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Peoples a few months
ago at the United Nations General Assembly,
during the high-level plenary session known
as the World Conference on Indigenous
Peoples.
The national government holds ultimate
responsibility to promote and respect equality
and non-discrimination in the nation and, in
that context, also to ensure our peoples are
correctly acknowledged as rights holders as
Indigenous peoples.
These standards to which we refer are
enshrined in the human rights treaties that
Australia has signed and ratified, along with
the UN Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples.
Congress requests your government
immediately affirm to the states and
territories that rights of the First Peoples are
paramount in any fiscal arrangements to
address social and economic development.
We consider it appropriate that this matter
also be discussed at the next Council of
Australian Governments meeting.
Congress also requests an urgent
meeting with you to further discuss this
important matter.
KIRSTIE PARKER and LES MALEZER
Congress co-chairs
Fair service is the key
F
OR most Australians, getting
your rubbish collected is
something that we take for
granted. Once a week, the local
council collects the rubbish from
the front of your house, and along
with other municipal and essential
services like the supply of power
and water, this service is provided
by state and local governments.
State governments, with
contributions from the
Commonwealth through Financial
Assistance Grants, accept their
responsibility for these activities
across Australia and get on with the
job of providing these services that
are necessary to support a
functioning community. Financial
Assistance Grants take into
account, and funding is weighted
on, characteristics like the
remoteness of populations and the
number of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander residents.
However, like many unwieldy
and byzantine arrangements that
have plagued Indigenous Affairs,
the Commonwealth Government
has been picking up the bill for
municipal and essential services in
some remote Indigenous
communities for decades just
because they are Indigenous
communities.
The involvement of the
Commonwealth in state or local
government services has confused
the delivery of these programs and
resulted in inconsistent and ad hoc
services for residents in these
remote communities.
State governments have
continually made the argument that
service delivery is based on
whether an Aboriginal or nonAboriginal person owns the land.
How can this be acceptable in
modern-day Australia?
That is why it was a priority of
this Government to reach
agreement with state governments,
to take responsibility for municipal
and essential services for their
residents in remote Aboriginal
communities.
The Queensland, Western
Australian, Victorian and
Tasmanian governments have now
agreed take on their responsibility
for municipal and essential services
in remote Indigenous communities.
These governments should be
congratulated. These are historic
achievements and represent our
focus on reforming arrangements in
Indigenous affairs that are not
working, rather than being
comfortable in the ʻset-and-forgetʼ
mindset.
The NSW Government was
already delivering these services,
leaving the SA Government as the
only state that has not agreed to
take responsibility for servicing its
residents in remote Indigenous
communities.
The Commonwealth is not
withdrawing, but assisting state
governments to take up their
Senator Nigel Scullion
responsibilities and standard
provision of municipal and essential
services for all residents, consistent
with every other town and city in
their state. We are continuing
service arrangements for up to one
year and have provided
approximately three years of
funding to the state governments
that have negotiated an agreement,
to assist in the transition of
municipal and essential services
provision.
Unfortunately, the SA
Government does not accept that it
should treat its Aboriginal residents
the same as it treats all other
residents.
Why does the Weatherill Labor
Government fund rubbish collection
for white South Australians at one
end of Yorkeyʼs Crossing Road in
Port Augusta but refuse to do so for
Aboriginal residents at the other
end? Why does it take
responsibility for white residents in
Coober Pedy, but not for Aboriginal
residents who live in the Coober
Pedy suburb of Umoona?
State governments should not
be subsidising the services they
provide in urban areas with funding
that is meant to be also used for
Aboriginal residents in remote
areas. Residents in remote
communities should not have to put
up with local government
arrangements which are unique to
Indigenous communities. We need
to normalise service delivery in
these communities if we want to get
better results across the board.
Despite misguided reports and
comments over the past few
weeks, the Commonwealth is not
ʻshutting downʼ communities.
Funding arrangements for these
communities are entirely a matter
for state governments, and have
nothing to do with the
Commonwealthʼs decision to
transition municipal and essential
services responsibility back to
where it should be.
The WA Government has been
discussing the closure of remote
Indigenous communities for a
number of years, well before
agreeing to take on responsibility
for municipal services in these
communities, so any link is just a
convenient excuse that I do not
accept, and no-one should accept.
The former Labor Federal
Government agreed with this
approach and attempted to put
responsibility for these services
back where it belongs, with the
states, but was never able to
deliver any results.
The Abbott Government is
focussed on making a change in
Indigenous affairs and achieving
real results for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander communities.
Instead of supporting
complicated bureaucratic funding
arrangements, we are focussed on
our three priorities in Indigenous
affairs – children need to attend
school on a regular basis; adults
need to be engaged in work or
training for real jobs; and we need
to keep Indigenous communities
safe.
This is what Indigenous
communities have been asking me
for, and these are the areas in
which we are focussed on
delivering results.
Senator NIGEL SCULLION
Federal Minister for
Indigenous Affairs
SA women gather in Port Augusta
MAJOR issues
were on the agenda
at the latest South
Australian State
Aboriginal Womenʼs
Gathering (SAWG),
held recently in Port
Augusta. SAWG working group
member June Lennon, an
Antikirinya and Matu
Yankunytjatjara woman, said the
women of Port Augusta were
“really happy” to host the
gathering of about 40 Aboriginal
women.
“I think these gatherings are
important because women are
always so busy – a lot of us work
– and we never get the chance
talk about issues that matter in
our local communities,” she said.
“Iʼve had the opportunity to be
involved with the SAWG for a
while, itʼs a healing process in
itself to be in a room full of women
and talk about issues that matter
on a local level. It helps you
understand that women are going
through issues everywhere, not
just in your own area.”
SA
Matters
Ms Lennon said some of the
matters discussed included
homelessness, housing, health,
employment and healing.
“Other cultural women in the
group talked about language and
and how it can be really hard for
our mob to get jobs, all the things
that impact against us, like
numeracy and literacy,” she said.
“Empowerment was the theme
of the day, which is such an
important issue.
The State Aboriginal Womenʼs Gathering participants at their latest meeting in Port Augusta, South Australia.
“One of the other important
aspects was that we were able
to communicate really well with
each other. That really helps
because in between these
gatherings we see each other
down the street, but we havenʼt
had these in-depth discussions.
“I think everyone who
participated is really grateful to
the Office for Women for having
these gatherings so Aboriginal
women can all partake from
around SA. Itʼs just phenomenal,
because it doesnʼt happen a lot.
“The women who came stood
up and had their say and were
able to bring to the table the
issues that really matter to us
as community women and
Aboriginal women.”
Status of Women Minister Gail
Gago said more gatherings were
planned for early next year in
Adelaide and Mount Gambier.
More information about the
State Aboriginal Gatherings at
www.officeforwomen.sa.gov.au
Olkola celebrate
return of country
THE Olkola people of
south-central Cape York
were celebrating last
week after 739,000
QLD
hectares of ancestral
country was returned to
them as Aboriginal
freehold land. The Olkola started
negotiating for the return of lands
nearly 30 years ago.
The first transfer of land was in
1993. Over the past three years their
representatives – the State
Government, Balkanu Cape York
Development Corporation and the
Cape York Land Council – stepped up
negotiations over the final parcel,
which was one of the largest ever
single transfers of land.
The handover was made possible
by the State Land Dealings program,
which opened with the signing in
1996 of the Cape York Heads of
Agreement.
Since 2004, about three million
hectares have been returned to
Aboriginal ownership and around 1.4
million hectares of national parks exist
through the program.
The program has been hailed as a
success story for Cape York
traditional owners, allowing them to
reclaim lands, reconnect to ancestors
and culture, and build an economic
base for themselves and future
generations.
Olkola people of north Queensland celebrate the return of their ancestral
country. Picture: Andrew Picone, Australian Conservation Foundation
Olkola Corporation chairman Mike
of the traditional owner negotiating
Ross said it was a great day for the
committee Elaine Price said the
Olkola people, all traditional owners
Olkola people have plans for their
on Cape York, and the rest of
country, with plans to create jobs and
Australia.
enterprises for their people by mixing
“Finally we get full recognition of
traditional methods with modern ways
our traditional rights,” he said.
to develop businesses in cattle,
“We always knew these were our
carbon farming and tourism.
lands, but recognition by the
“We want to use the land for
Government through the transfer of
grazing and tourism opportunities for
freehold title is a significant
our younger generations,” she said.
milestone.”
“The cattle industry is one we are
Senior Olkola woman and member
really trying to get together. The
young people here love it.”
The extended family will meet
early next year to talk about and
plan tourism ventures, to start after
the wet season.
The Olkola people also handed
back half their land to the state as a
new national park, including the
headwaters of three of the Capeʼs
major rivers, the Alice, Moorhead
and Hahn.
Olkola National Park will have
cultural sites including rock art and
bora grounds, extensive wetlands and
river systems, tracts of open
savannah and rainforest pockets. The
area is also critical habitat for the
nationally endangered goldenshouldered parrot, known as ʻalwalʼ in
Olkola language.
The national park also includes
one of the most significant old-growth
eucalyptus forest communities on
Cape York, which the Olkola people
are keen to protect.
Part of the deal negotiated
between the parties is for the uranium
exploration firm Areva Resources to
relinquish its exploration permits over
the area, ensuring it will be protected
from any future mining.
A lease agreement between the
Cook Shire Council and the Olkola
Aboriginal Corporation will allow the
council access to gravel resources on
the land.
Man on
child sex
charges
YUINKurie
man
Roy
ʻDootchʼ Kennedy,
from the south
coast of NSW, will
stand trial on
allegations of child
sexual abuse.
Mr Kennedy is
accused of having
sex with a girl
aged between 10
and 16 in the 1990s
on multiple
occasions.
ABC online
reports that in
Port Kembla
Local Court on
December 3, the
magistrate ordered
Mr Kennedy to
stand trial on 15
charges.
Mr Kennedy
waived his right
to a committal
hearing and will
face Campbelltown
District Court in
February. His bail
was continued.
Mr Kennedy was
forced to stand
down as chairman
of the Illawarra
Local Aboriginal
Land Council
this year in the
wake of the
allegations.
NSW
Isolation concern for NT mums-to-be
TEN times more
Aboriginal women
than non-Aboriginal
women are giving
NT
birth outside hospitals
in the Northern
Territory, generally
because they feel isolated in
hospitals, a researcher says.
Menzies School of Health
researcher Sarah Ireland said her
study showed about 10% of
women in an NT Aboriginal
community, which was not
identified, chose to give birth
outside hospital, compared with
0.7% of the wider population.
Almost all of them had
previously given birth in a hospital
and didnʼt want to repeat the
experience, she said.
“Remote women donʼt have any
choice about where they give
birth,” Ms Ireland said. “They have
to go to Darwin at 38 weeks of
pregnancy and they sit down often
without any escort and wait to go
into labour.
“Itʼs quite a prolonged and
socially isolating time when most
women actually want to be close to
partners and family.”
Some women waited until birth
was imminent before seeking
medical assistance.
Ms Ireland said women who
were in labour at health centres
would be given medication to stop
childbirth progressing and be
evacuated to Darwin.
“Health practitioners need to
start questioning if this is
necessary,” she said.
This was to give Aboriginal
women access to the best
Research
focus on
our nurses
By MEGAN ALBANY
paved the way and made it easier for us mob
to come through after them,” Dr Best said.
RESEARCH by a Queensland
“These womenʼs stories are really unknown,
academic is highlighting the
but whenever I talk to mob about my research
unsung work of Indigenous
there is always someone who says ʻMy aunty
nurses. Dr Odette Best, a
or my grandma was a nurse,ʼ but so far no one
registered nurse and senior
has pieced it all together.
lecturer in the Oodgeroo Unit at
“There has been some great research
the Queensland University of Technology,
about the Aboriginal boys who went to war as
wants to reclaim the place of Indigenous
soldiers, but we need to remember that where
nurses and midwives in the history of health
thereʼs war there are also nurses. We know
care in Australia, and she is calling for people
our men were there from the Boer War on, so
with information to come
Iʼm sure our nurses were
forward.
there as well.”
“Originally the focus of
Dr Best said it wasnʼt
my PhD in Aboriginal
easy for women to take
nursing was on Murri
their place in the armed
women in nursing since the
services.
1950s,” Dr Best said.
“Often these young girls
“But while I was on that
went in when we were still
journey I uncovered an
under administration, and
Aboriginal midwife by the
many of them had to get an
name of May Yarrowick,
exemption to enlist,” she
who did her training in
said.
1905.
However, it wasnʼt only
“Initially I thought, ʻThat
during war that Indigenous
canʼt be right. We couldnʼt
nurses served their
have had nurses all the
community and their
way back then,ʼ so I started
country.
to investigate. It turns out it
“We birthed a lot of
was true.
white
babies and looked
May Yarrowick, who trained as a
“Her mum had died in
after a lot of white people –
midwife in 1905.
childbirth so the white side
but where are those
of her family reared her
stories? They need to be
and she was given the
told and thatʼs why Iʼm so
same education as her
passionate about
cousins. May went down to
uncovering the history of
study in Stony Creek in
our women,” Dr Best said.
NSW before heading down
Dr Best is hoping that
to the hospital in Crown
her work in this area will
Street, Sydney, to do her
provide historical evidence
midwifery.”
that Aboriginal women were
Dr Best believes that
not only qualified nurses,
this discovery, along with
midwives and psychiatric
the evidence of other
nurses, but that they were
Aboriginal nurses
also able to be financially
throughout the decades,
independent.
will debunk the myth that
“Women way back in
Aboriginal womenʼs labour
1905 were being paid and
history was purely as
were self-reliant. May
domestics without
Yarrowick talks about that
professional qualifications Researcher Dr Odette Best.
and what it was like for her
until the middle to late 20th
to be financially
century. She believes it is important to pay
independent and to have the security of
tribute to these people.
knowing, for example, that she would be able
“In our culture we respect our Elders and
to pay for her own aged care,” she said.
their passing on of knowledge, and these
Dr Best cn be contacted at
discoveries made me wonder if anyone had
[email protected] or on (07)
looked at what these women did and how they
3138 5993.
services, but due to language
issues many women could not
discuss that choice, especially if
they were in labour, she said. Most
of the babies were born healthy
and had no complications, she
said.
Ms Ireland presented her
research at a midwifery conference
in Darwin last month.
Virginia Skinner, a senior
lecturer in midwifery at Charles
Darwin University, says more than
nine out of 10 women give birth in
hospital, but this sometimes results
in increased but unnecessary
medical interventions. It may also
limit womenʼs ability to choose how
they give birth. Thirty-five to 45%
of births were through Caesarean
section, she said.
“Weʼre doing things we really
donʼt need to do; having a home
birth is a choice a woman should
be able to make if sheʼs low-risk,”
Dr Skinner said.
“A lot of women in Australia
are disempowered (during birth)
and midwives can empower
them.” – AAP
Local children get into the spirit of the Stable on Palm event.
Locals turn out at
Stable on Palm
By ALF WILSON
THE second Stable on
Palm Island Christmas
celebration was
attended by more than
QLD
600 local men, women
and children. Event
coordinator Pastor Ada
Boland said church leaders and
volunteers were excited to be involved
with the Christian celebration.
“There is an opportunity for a
greater connection with Townsville and
Palm Island, as we work together to
unite the churches and also to support
and encourage the locals to celebrate
the real story and meaning of
Christmas, bringing another choice of
the greatest gift of all – Jesus,”
she said.
Most volunteers came from the
churches on Palm Island and acted
out the Bible story of the birth of
Jesus Christ.
Many of Palm Islandʼs residents
entered into the spirit of the event by
providing entertainment with their local
style of cultural dance and music.
Children were involved as singers
in a choir.
Guest artists included Gospel
singer Pat Morgan, who has family
connections on Palm Island.
Pastor Ada Boland at the Stable on Palm Christmas celebration.
Expressions of Interest are now being taken
for the Aboriginal Land Clean-Up &
Prevention Program.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils can seek NSW EPA funding of $5,000
to $50,000 to restore country and tackle illegal dumping on privately
held Aboriginal land.
Information can be found herehttp://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/illegaldumpgrants.htm
EOI Applications close 30 January 2015.
Webinars about the grants will be held in November through to January
ʻLicensed and on the Roadʼ workers, from left, Gillian Jones, Bucky Robinson, Gilbert
Davies, Jan Levy, Geoff McLelland and Natalie Hannah.
Licensed to help...
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Grants from existing general practices located in Australian Standard Geographical
Classification – Remoteness Areas 2-5 to expand their facilities with additional consultation
rooms and space for teaching medical students and supervising GP registrars.
The Rural and Regional Teaching Infrastructure Grants initiative comprises $52.5 million
over three financial years from 2014/15 to 2016/17 in one grant round.
Grants of up to $300,000 (GST exclusive) each will be provided based on an equal
financial commitment from the general practice which will leverage private investment
and ensure productive use of resources.
Parties interested in applying for a Rural and Regional Teaching Infrastructure
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GT12764
THE Aboriginal
Learner Driver
NSW
Program
ʻLicensed and
on the Roadʼ
has taken out the NSW
Premierʼs Award for Public
Service in the category
ʻStrengthening the
Environment and
Communitiesʼ.
The program, run by ACE
Community College with the
Roads and Maritime Services
(RMS), aims to address the
fact that only half the eligible
Aboriginal people in NSW
have a driverʼs licence,
compared with seven out of
10 other people.
Program coordinator Jan
Levy said Indigenous people
face a number of barriers to
getting a licence, including
“Opportunities”
“We have worked with
RMS, social justice groups,
government and the
Aboriginal Legal Service to
enable greater opportunities
for Aboriginal people to gain
their licence, as opposed
to a long-term licence
suspension or, in worst case
scenarios, incarceration. We
also want to acknowledge the
willingness of the courts to
offer services such as ours as
an alternative to sentencing.”
ʻLicensed and on the
Roadʼ has resulted in 72
provisional licences for
Aboriginal people this year,
and has a 95% first-time
pass rate.
Business development
manager Gillian Jones said it
was all about establishing
meaningful engagement with
communities and Elders.
“The success of the
program is down to the
commitment and passion of
our coordinator, and
instructors Uncle Bucky
Robinson, Gilbert Davies
and Geoff McClelland, who
have worked hard to deliver
these positive outcomes to
local Aboriginal communities,”
she said.
Anti-sniffing
fuel rollout
set to start
THE Federal
Government has
given oil tank
company Vopak
NT
$16 million to
launch a bulk
storage tank for
low aromatic unleaded fuel
(LAF) in Darwin.
In central Australia, BP has
marketed LAF as Opal Fuel
since 2005.
Federal Indigenous Affairs
Minister Nigel Scullion
described his shock at seeing
how petrol-sniffing had ravaged
the Numbulwar community on
the Gulf of Carpentaria several
years ago.
“It was like a bomb had hit
it,” he said in Darwin last week.
“All these children running
around with scarves across
poor literacy and numeracy,
inadequate identification, and
limited access to registered
vehicles and licensed
supervised drivers.
“We have worked towards
building a fairer system by
offering the opportunity to
Aboriginal people to get
licensed,” she said.
their heads with a can, like pigs
with steel noses – kids without
faces. That has changed
because of the advent of LAF.”
The Government is
encouraging Top End service
stations to stock the Shellbranded LAF in place of regular
unleaded 91 petrol.
It says LAF will cost the
same and has no detrimental
effect on engines.
Compelled
Senator Scullion said any
company that refused to switch
over would be compelled to by
legislation.
“I canʼt for the life of me
understand why someone
would continue to sell
something thatʼs so dangerous
to our young and most
vulnerable,” he said.
“Thereʼs not a single reason
why you would have sniffable
fuel when you could have LAF.”
The rollout will begin with the
Katherine, Tennant Creek and
Barkly regions in the NT.
In Queensland it is already
available on Palm Island, and in
2015 a facility will be built on
Cape York. The rollout will
continue to Townsville and
Weipa, and the East Kimberley
region in Western Australia.
The NT Government, AFL
NT, Nitmiluk Tours, the Arnhem
Land Progress Association, the
Amateur Fishing Association of
the NT and Scott Hammett
Building and Carpentry have
committed to use LAF when
working in affected
communities. – AAP
Better housing
bid in Illawarra
THE Illawarraʼs largest
community housing provider
NSW
and an Illawarra communitybased support network for
Aboriginal men have joined
forces under a new partnership to help assist
more men and their families.
The Housing Trust and Illawarra Koori
Menʼs Support Group have signed a
Memorandum of Understanding to outline
how both organisations can work together to
support community housing in the southern
NSW region.
“Aboriginal homelessness is a huge
issue. By working in partnership with
organisations like the Illawarra Koori Menʼs
Support Group, we aim to build stronger
links with the Aboriginal community and
provide better pathways for families to access
safe, secure and affordable housing,”
Housing Trust operations manager Chris
Lacey said.
Participants in the Aboriginal Cultural Sites Assessment Program in Yanco, southern NSW,
Cultural sites program
nurturing knowledge
A PILOT program has
been raising awareness
NSW
of Indigenous cultural
sites. The Aboriginal
Cultural Sites
Assessment Program, in Yanco,
southern NSW, is a new program
working with local Aboriginal people
to nurture traditional knowledge of the
identification of sites and to provide
assessment services to landholders
and the wider community.
Training coordinator Mark Morgan
said the 10 participants of the pilot
program had embraced the academic
as well as hands-on aspects of the
course. “We have designed this
course to be practical and informative,
with a good combination of time spent
in the classroom and out in the bush,”
he said.
“Itʼs a balance between being aware
of surroundings and looking for signs
of habitation.
“Sharing of knowledge”
“We rotate leadership within the
group and encourage the sharing of
knowledge and experiences gathered
from Elders.”
The training program includes four
one-week residential blocks run by the
Aboriginal Rural Training Program at
Yanco, along with field workshops
with Local Land Services staff at
identified cultural sites.
“The course has been really
interesting,” participant Nick Ingram,
from Narrandera, said. “I just didnʼt
realise how many artefacts were
actually out there, and Iʼm able to see
them clearer than ever.”
Successful participants will receive
a Certificate II in Conservation and
Land Management with an emphasis
on Indigenous land management and
the identification of significant cultural
sites and artefacts.
Week increases
HIV awareness
IN response to
rising rates of
new infections of
HIV in the
Indigenous
community, the
first Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander HIV Awareness Week
was recently launched to
coincide with World AIDS Day.
Associate professor in
Indigenous health at Baker IDI
James Ward said that over the
past five years there had been
an increase in the number of
Indigenous people diagnosed
with HIV.
“In particular, we are seeing
higher rates in women and
people who inject drugs – as
well as elevated rates among
men who have sex with men,”
he said.
The launch in Canberra of Australiaʼs first Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week.
“We need to turn this around
The aim of the week was to
to prevent a major escalation in
develop attitude and
HIV among our population.”
behavioural changes in the
Indigenous population,
fostering not only increased
HIV awareness but also a
sense of empowerment and
commitment to leadership on
the issue for HIV among
Indigenous people.
“Harnessing the community,
getting people informed and
educated about HIV and getting
the yarn going again is a
successful plank of prevention,”
Dr Ward said.
“Through this Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander HIV
Awareness Week we look
forward to celebrating our
resilience, and increasing HIV
awareness across all
Indigenous communities. We
want to get the message out
there that ʻYou and Me Can
Stop HIVʼ.”
IPROWD gets
extra funding
THE Indigenous Police
Recruitment Our Way Delivery
NSW
(IPROWD) program has
received an extra $956,500 in
government funding.
The funding will give 80 Aboriginal
participants the skills necessary to enter the
NSW Police College in Goulburn. Under IPROWD, Indigenous people study
a Certificate III in Vocational and Study
Pathways course and develop a range of
skills recommended by the NSW Police Force
and Charles Sturt University.
NSW police officers work as part of the
teaching team for each IPROWD group. This
involvement provides participants with
specialised training and mentoring throughout
the course.
Twelve Indigenous people recently
graduated from the program.
Facelift on way
for TI complex
THE Thursday Island Sports
Complex, which has long been
a focal point of the Torres Strait
community, is set to get a
facelift. The Torres Strait
Regional Authority has
contributed $1.3 million towards
the refurbishment as part of a master plan for
the development of the complex to meet
increasing local needs.
Many residents and community
organisations use the facilities for social
sporting activities and sports carnivals
scheduled throughout the year.
Work on the stadium and gym upgrade is
under way and due for completion soon.
TSI
Interpreters on
job in Katherine
A RECRUITMENT drive by the
Aboriginal Interpreter Service
(AIS) has resulted in seven new
interpreters for the Katherine
NT
region. Northern Territory
Community Services Minister
Bess Price said there was an
increased demand for the service.
“These new interpreters will go a long way
towards improving the ability of the AIS to
meet current demand,” she said.
A 24-hour booking service provides
interpreting services for most Aboriginal
languages of the NT, and the Government
says that last year alone interpreters worked
for more than 31,000 hours.
The AIS operates from offices across the
Territory including Darwin (main office),
Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs and
Maningrida.
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Pasifika Breeze Dancers, from left,
Teleashia Togo, Jamie-Lee Togo.
Louise Togo and Alicia Morgan.
Families
oppose
violence
Pictures by AZARIA
SUSSYER
ABOUT 300
people braved
NSW
poor weather in
Tweed Heads,
far north-east
NSW, last Friday evening for a
Families Against Violence
event at Jack Evans Boat
Harbour.
Organiser Bundjalung
woman Beck Couch, who is a
NSW Police Aboriginal
community liaison officer, said
the event had brought the
community together.
“It was a fantastic evening,
very successful,” she said.
“Elder Mark Cora delivered
a powerful welcome to
country.
“The march was fantastic,
led by the younger kids who
were chanting ʻNo more, itʼs
the lawʼ and ʻKeep your hands
offʼ. It was absolutely beautiful.
“We had a minuteʼs silence
for those lost to family and
domestic violence – it was
such a strong message.”
Ms Couch said the event
had been established four
years ago, when she was
caring for her mother.
“In my role with the police I
do a lot of work around
domestic and family violence,”
she said.
“A group of us started meet
out the back of my mumʼs
house, then talked with other
community members and we
decided we wanted to
organise an ongoing event to
expose that domestic and
family violence arenʼt our
culture.
“We really have to lead the
way and say no to violence.
“The event has just grown
since then. Itʼs community led
and driven, thatʼs why itʼs so
successful. All the local
community is involved.
“I also want to say a big
thank you to local
organisations and service
providers, who really dug
deep, donated pizzas,
everything for the sausage
sizzle and to all the volunteers
for cooking and serving.”
The event included
performances from Aboriginal
dance troupe Caring for
Country, Torres Strait Islander
dancers Zion Dance, the
Pasifika Breeze Dancers,
Uncle Blueys Duo, local
rappers East Coast
Brotherhood, and singer
Morgan Kingi, a mentor with
Titans4Tomorrow.
Tweed Indigenous dance
troupe Kids Caring For
Country at the event.
Sally Tusa and Bluey Paulson, who perform as Uncle Blueyʼs Duo.
Lorraine Williams, who owns Rainbow Dreaming Face Painting,
demonstrates her skills on Kyeema Jarrett.
Aspiring Tweed rap artists ECB – East Coast Brotherhood.
Zion Dance Torres Strait Islander dance troupe members
Apasio and Rebes Reuben.
Notice under Section 29(3) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
The State of Victoria, through the Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, GPO Box
4509, Melbourne Vic 3001, hereby gives notice that the Minister for Energy & Resources or delegate is
considering the grant of the following exploration licences under section 25 of the Mineral Resources
(Sustainable Development) Act 1990:
TENEMENT
APPLICATION DETAILS
EL5435
NAME: Providence Gold and Minerals
Pty Ltd
LOCATION DESCRIPTION:
Over Dereel and Rokewood as shown
on the attached plan.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Vic Roads Country Directory Edition 3
Map 76: C5-C8, D5-D8, E6-E8
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 213km2
MUNICIPALITY: Golden Plains Shire
LOCALITY
4509, Melbourne Vic 3001, hereby gives notice that the Minister for Energy & Resources or delegate
is considering the grant of the following retention licences under section 25 of the Mineral Resources
(Sustainable Development) Act 1990 :
TENEMENT
APPLICATION DETAILS
RL2017
NAME: Stavely Minerals Ltd
10.7km west of Lake Bolac.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 56: A9;
Map 74: A2-A3, B2-B4, C3-C6, D4-D7
TERM: 10 years
AREA: 13898 hectares
MUNICIPALITY: Ararat Rural City,
Southern Grampians Shire, Moyne Shire
Centre MGA Co-ord 739500E 5808500N Z54
Centre 100k map 7622
EL5502
NAME: Minotaur Operations Pty Ltd
7km south of Casterton.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 71: F4-F5, G4-G7, H4-H7
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 123km2
MUNICIPALITY: Glenelg Shire
EL5504
NAME: Cassilis Mining Pty Ltd
Over Cassilis as shown on the attached
plan.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 66: B4-B6, C4-C6
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 34km2
MUNICIPALITY: East Gippsland Shire
EL5507
RL2018
LOCALITY
NAME: Steadfast Mining Services Pty
Ltd
Over Gordon and Mount Egerton as
shown on the attached plan.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 77: C2-C4
TERM: 10 years
AREA: 1974.4 hectares
MUNICIPALITY: Moorabool Shire
RL2019
NAME: Nagambie Mining Ltd
3.1km west of Whroo.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 45: H4
TERM: 10 years
AREA: 400 hectares
MUNICIPALITY: Campaspe Shire
RL2020
NAME: Alderan Resource Pty Ltd
& Quaalup Investments Pty Ltd
7.5km northwest of Cudgewa.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 37: A3-A5, B2-B5, C3-C5, D4
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 115km2
MUNICIPALITY: Towong Shire
NAME: Stavely Minerals Ltd
Over Norval as shown on the attached
plan.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 56: F5-F7, G6-G7
TERM: 10 years
AREA: 2764.1 hectares
MUNICIPALITY: Ararat Rural City
EL5513
NAME: Gold Max Aus Pty Ltd
1km southeast of Dales Creek.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 77: F2, G2
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 6km2
MUNICIPALITY: Moorabool Shire
Nature of the act(s): The grant of a retention licence, which authorises the holder to intensively
explore for minerals on the specified land for the term of the licence and to seek renewals for a period
of up to 10 years (unless the Minister decides otherwise).
*
4509, Melbourne Vic 3001, hereby gives notice that the Minister for Energy & Resources or delegate is
considering the grant of the following prospecting licence under section 25 of the Mineral Resources
(Sustainable Development) Act 1990 :
TENEMENT
APPLICATION DETAILS
PL1038
NAME: Roman Colas
2km northwest of Beaufort.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 57: H8
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 4.9 hectares
MUNICIPALITY: Pyrenees Shire
LOCALITY
EL5523
NAME: Jamieson Minerals Pty Ltd
17.5km east of Jamieson.
LOCATION REFERENCE:
Map 63: G7, H7-H8
TERM: 5 years
AREA: 51km2
MUNICIPALITY: Mansfield Shire
Nature of the act(s): The grant of a prospecting licence, which authorises the holder to explore and
mine for minerals on the specified land for the term of the licence for a period of up to five years (unless
the Minister decides otherwise).
Notification Day: 17 December 2014
Native Title Parties: Under Section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993 persons have until three months after
the notification day to take certain steps to become native title parties in relation to the potential grant of
the licences. The three month period closes on 17 March 2015. Enquiries about becoming a native title
party may be directed to the National Native Title Tribunal, Melbourne Registry, telephone 1800 640 501.
Nature of the act(s): The grant of an exploration licence, which authorises the holder to explore for minerals
on the specified land for the term of the licence and to seek renewals for a period of up to five years.
Further Information: Further information about the potential grant of the licences, including identification
maps, may be obtained from the Earth Resources Information Centre on the Ground Floor, 113 Exhibition
Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000, telephone (03) 9651 9328.
For further information about native title and the right to negotiate process, contact James O’Callaghan,
Native Title Coordinator, Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, telephone
(03) 5336 6645.
ZO431251
2014 – The Year in Review
Koori Mail
Koori Mail
EDITION 567
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2014
www.koorimail.com
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Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2014
www.koorimail.com
SURVIVAL
Day 2014
They’re rapt in putalina
EDITION 569
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
www.koorimail.com
Our man of
the
year Is this justice?
Singer-songwriter Scott Wells and his daughters Olivia and Madeline, from Wynyard, were among the impressive line-up of musical talent at this
year’s putalina festival, held last Saturday in southern Tasmania. Mr Wells described the feeling of performing at Tasmania’s premier Aboriginal
community music event as ‘like arms wrapping around you’. See the next edition for full coverage of the event. Picture by Jillian Mundy
HE won our hearts
with his principled
stand after a racist
incident last year.
He’s won
respect for his
brilliance on the Australian rules
football field, winning two
Brownlow Medals as the AFL’s
best and fairest and having two
premierships under his belt.
And now 34-year-old Adam
Goodes has hit even greater
heights, being named this year’s
Australian of the Year.
The Adnyamathanha (South
Australia) man has made it very
clear he’ll be using his newfound
position to continue tackling
racial vilification.
“My hope is that we, as a
Hard time ahead
A YEAR of cutbacks and
changes. That’s how 2014 is
shaping for Indigenous
Australians under the
Federal Coalition
Government of Tony Abbott –
the man who said he would be ‘the Prime
Minister for Indigenous Affairs’.
Dire predictions of major cuts and
changes under the new government appear
accurate, with $43.1 million to be slashed
from Aboriginal legal services nationwide.
The move follows a Government
announcement that it is likely to renege on a
$15 million 2013 Budget funding
commitment for the National Congress of
Australia’s First Peoples.
Even the Government’s own hand-picked
Indigenous Advisory Council chair, Warren
Mundine, says Indigenous affairs cannot
expect to be immune from Budget cuts.
And now concern has been raised over a
review of the national schools curriculum,
with Federal Education Minister Christopher
Pyne questioning whether there was a
need for the ‘Indigenous Australia’ theme
currently in place.
Labor, the Greens and teachers have
condemned the review, saying the Coalition
Government is trying to impose its political
ideology on children.
l Congress funds threat – page 4
l Legal services slashed – page 5
l Education review fears – page 8
l Editorial – page 20
l What’s on for this year’s Survival Day? Find out on page 22
nation, can break down the silos
between races, break down
those stereotypes of minority
populations,” the Sydney Swans
champion said.
Mr Goodes, the NSW
Australian of the Year, was
selected from an impressive field
of state and territory winners,
including the Northern Territory’s
Shellie Morris. Several Indigenous
Australians were also in the
running for other Australian of the
Year award categories.
Tasmania’s Michael Mansell
was critical of Mr Goodes’
selection, labelling it as token.
l Full report – page 7
l Eastwood – page 20
l Editorial – page 20
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racism is a community
issue which we all need to
address and that’s why
racism stops with me.”
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Minister urged to reconsider $10m blow
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Australia starts on page 35
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National NAIDOC Poster Competition and nominations
for the National NAIDOC Awards are now open.
Forms are available online at www.naidoc.org.au or at your
nearest Indigenous Coordination Centre.
Poster competition entries close Friday 28 March.
Award nominations close Wednesday 23 April.
Time of upheaval
W
ITH huge cuts to
Indigenous programs in the
Abbott Governmentʼs first
Budget, plus massive changes to
administration, thereʼs no doubt
2014 will be remembered, as
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Social Justice Commissioner Mick
Gooda put it, as a year of
“uncertainty and upheaval”.
Cuts to legal, health, social and
youth programs have many warning
that already unacceptable levels of
overrepresentation in the criminal
justice system for our mob are set
to continue and that many of the
Closing the Gap targets will be hard
to meet.
The past few weeks have seen a
deliberate and concerted attack on
the human rights of Aboriginal
people living in remote communities
in South Australia and Western
Australia. While the state
Indigenous Affairs ministers play
hardball with the Federal
Government over funding services
to remote Aboriginal communities,
their actions are causing great
distress to the people who live on
their traditional lands.
And, of course, amid all the
uncertainty we had many tales of
resilience, strength, achievement
and success.
Sydney Swans star Adam
Goodes, an Adnyamathantha man,
Commissioner Mick
Gooda.
was named 2014 Australian of the
Year and used the position to bring
attention to racism, constitutional
recognition of Indigenous
Australians and domestic violence.
Our top NAIDOC awards this
year went to Wiradjuri
parliamentarian Linda Burney and
Townsville Elder Gracelyn
Smallwood.
The Indigenous Governance
Awards brought attention to the
successes of our organisations.
The Aboriginal Legal Service
of WA celebrated 40 years with a
gala night.
Our artists and musicians
have told their stories – and been
justly applauded. Itʼs been a
breakthrough year for many in the
arts, including Yidinji/Girramay man
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Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2014
www.koorimail.com
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Tony Albert, who took the top prize
in the Telstra National Aboriginal
Art Award, picking up $50,000 for
his photographic work We Can Be
Heroes, as well as the Basil Sellers
Art Prize.
This year has seen some
incredible new Aboriginal television
on our screens, including The Gods
of Wheat Street and the hilarious
Black Comedy.
In sport, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people continue to
compete from grassroots to the
highest level in just about any
competition you can think of.
From the Indigenous Marathon
Project, seeing our mob running in
New York, to young athletes
swimming, running and playing
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2014
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team sports, our sportspeople
continue to inspire. Two Indigenous
athletes reached the pinnacle of
their sports in the US: Patrick Mills
brought home a National Basketball
Association championship and
Jesse Williams won a Superbowl
ring.
And for many, 2014 will be
remembered as the year the South
Sydney Rabbitohs broke a 40-year
drought, finally winning the NRL
grand final, with Aboriginal star
Greg Inglis scoring the final try.
Following is a brief edition-byedition summary of 2014, as
reported in the Koori Mail.
Edition 567 – January 15: Our
first front-page story for the year
warned of big cuts to Aboriginal
EDITION 573
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2014
www.koorimail.com
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Basketball superstar
Patrick Mills.
and Torres Strait Islander affairs,
including slashes to legal funding
and the Abbott Government
reneging on a $15 million promise
to the National Congress of
Australiaʼs First Peoples
(Congress).
The Australian Medical
Association and National Aboriginal
Community Controlled Health
Organisation warned the Federal
Government that a new tax on
seeing a doctor would have
negative effects on Indigenous
health.
We also reported that Black
Diggers, a new play directed by
Wes Enoch and written by Tom
Wright, premiered at the Sydney
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EDITION 572
Jesse Williams, who won
a US Superbowl ring.
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Award-winning artist
Tony Albert.
EDITION 574
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2014
www.koorimail.com
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2014
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014
Phone: (02) 66 222 666
www.koorimail.com
EDITION 578
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prominently at the Sydney Gay and
Lesbian Mardi Gras; Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander women were
among those who bravely told their
stories at the Royal Commission
into Institutional Responses to
Child Sexual Abuse; the annual
five-day festival celebration First
Nations dance Clancestry was held
in Brisbane; and Yuin woman
Professor Ngaire Brown was
announced as deputy to Warren
Mundine on the PMʼs Indigenous
Advisory Council.
In sport, an all-Aboriginal relay
team completed the 19.7km
Rottnest Channel Swim in WA, and
Matt Hodgson made Super Rugby
history by becoming the first player
to rack up 100 games for the
Western Force.
Festival, telling stories of
Indigenous soldiers in World War I;
had a yarn with cricketer-turnedcoach Jason Gillespie and brought
you all the Indigenous highlights
from the Woodford Folk Festival.
Edition 569 – February 12: ʻIs
this justice?ʼ we asked, as NSW
and Queensland proposed new
laws that experts warned would see
huge rises in already
disproportionate numbers of
Indigenous people in jail. In
Queensland, the Newman
Government was told its planned
youth justice laws would breach
United Nations conventions as it
moved to ʻname and shameʼ young
offenders and remove the
emphasis of detention as a last
resort. In NSW, the Aboriginal
Legal Service was concerned that
huge increases in fines for
offensive language, offensive
behaviour and failure to comply
with police ʻmove-onʼ notices would
see more Indigenous people locked
up for non-payment.
Congress vowed to stay staunch
and strong in the face of losing
promised government funding;
Aboriginal activist Sam Watson
called for a ban on tasers after
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Edition 568 – January 29:
Adnyamathantha Sydney Swans
star Adam Goodes was named
Australian of the Year, promising to
use the position to help “break
down the silos between the races”
and raise the profile of the
campaign for recognising
Indigenous Australians in the
Constitution. Not all were happy
with the award, with Tasmanian
Aboriginal leader Michael Mansell
labelling it a way to distract
attention from the
inappropriateness of holding a
national day of celebration on
January 26.
We also brought stories about
Survival Day events around the
country; a trilingual atlas from the
Crocodile Islands in the NT, in
English, Yolngu and Yan-nhangu;
Gomeroi concerns about gas wells
in the Pilliga Forest in northern
NSW; a march in Melbourne to
commemorate Tasmanian freedom
fighters Tunnerminnerwait and
Maulboyheenner; and the action
from our country music stars at the
Tamworth festival.
In sport, Aboriginal teenage
tennis player Ashleigh Barty was
defeated in the first round of the
Australian Open by American great
Serena Williams, while basketballer
Patty Mills posted a season-high
20-points for the San Antonio Spurs
in the US NBA.
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From our February 26 edition, Machado Joseph Disease Foundation vice chair Gayangwa Lalara, top
left, with MJDF community workers who are all living with Machado Joseph Disease, Julie
Gungunbuy Wunungmurra, top right, and, front, Joyce Lalara and Steve Wurramara all hold a
message to Minister Nigel Scullion. Picture: MJDF manager, community services Mark Kilpatrick
police in Queensland tasered an
Indigenous woman in the eye;
Eddie Maboʼs widow Bonita
revealed her family lived in fear
when they were targetted by spy
agency ASIO in the 1960s; and art
collective ProppaNOW revealed its
exhibition The Black Line in Hobart.
In sport, 2014 saw a week-long
festival of Indigenous rugby league
at Newcastle to replace the ʻrestedʼ
Indigenous Allstars match. The
Newcastle Knights proved too
strong for the First Nations
Goannas, beating them 52-12 at
Hunter Stadium. In the
representative womenʼs match,
Redfernʼs Lavina Phillips scored
two tries to lead NSW to a hardfought 12-4 win over Queensland.
Jesse ʻMonstarʼ Williams
became the first Indigenous
Australian to win a Superbowl ring,
after the Seattle Seahawks
defeated the Denver Broncos in
Americaʼs National Football
League.
Edition 570 – February 26: The
Machado Joseph Disease
Foundation, an organisation that
cares for Aboriginal people with a
rare genetic wasting disease,
invited Indigenous Affairs Minister
Nigel Scullion to visit the
community on Groote Eyelandt
after the minister overturned a $10
million grant from the Aboriginals
Benefits Account (ABA). The ABA
administers funds from mining
royalties in the NT and grants are
decided by a committee of NT Land
Council officials, but Senator
Scullion has the final say.
The Close the Gap steering
committee released its 2014 report,
which showed progress in some
areas, including lowering the gap
on child mortality, but little to no
improvement in other areas. The
steering committee called on the
Government to introduce justice
targets to address
overrepresenatation of Indigenous
people in jails, but the Government
rejected the advice and Prime
Minister Tony Abbott surprised
watchers by introducing a school
attendance measure instead.
In other news, Congress was
forced to wield the axe; Tom Calma
was installed as University of
Canberra chancellor; supporters
marched in Redfern to
commemorate 10 years since TJ
Hickeyʼs death; and the Central and
Northern land councils raised
concerns about the Federal
Governmentʼs plans for 99-year
township leases.
In sport, WA beat NSW with one
ball to spare in the final on the
menʼs Imparja Cup cricket carnival
in Alice Springs, but NSW made it
seven womenʼs titles in a row.
Daniel Geale won the vacant
International Boxing Federation
middleweight Pan Pacific belt after
convincingly defeating Garth Wood.
Edition 571 – March 12: The
WA Government made a $1.3
billion settlement offer under a draft
bill recognising Noongar people as
traditional owners of Perth and the
south-west of WA. The deal, which
was the result of years of
negotiation with the South West
Land and Sea Council,
consolidated seven separate land
claims. However, members of the
Nyoongar Tent Embassy attacked
the bill, saying sovereignty of their
land had never been ceded.
Senator Scullion took the MJDF
up on its offer and paid a visit to
Groote Eylandt where he
announced the Government would
provide up to $500,000 a year in
assistance for people with
Machado Joseph Disease in the
region. Indigenous people featured
Edition 572 – March 26: There
was anger in Cape York, after the
Queensland Government released
its draft regional plan, with
traditional owners saying it was
written without sufficient
consultation and lacked protection
for heritage. The Uniting Church
held a national campaign ʻA
Destiny Together: A Week of Prayer
and Fasting for Justice for First
Peoplesʼ.
In sport, the Indigenous team
finished fifth in the National
Womenʼs Rugby Sevens
championships at the Australian
Institute of Sport, in Canberra,
winning the Plate final.
Edition 573 – April 9: Three
Aboriginal MPs from the NT, Alison
Anderson, Larisa Lee and Francis
Xavier Kurrupuwu, quit the ruling
Country Liberal Party, amid a bitter
and personal spat with Chief
Minister Adam Giles. A huge crowd
enjoyed the free Homeground
Festival at the Sydney Opera
House, a gig showcasing First
Nations music, dance and culture.
Federal Attorney-General George
Brandis released draft changes to
the Racial Discrimination Act and
told the Senate that “People do
have a right to be bigots, you
know.” Senator Brandis and the
proposals were roundly
condemned.
In sport, talented 20-year-old
AFL player Dayle Garlett
announced he was walking away
from a promising career and
returning home to Perth, finding the
pressures of professional football in
Melbourne too much.
Edition 574 – April 23: Elders
from around Australia called on the
Federal Government to embrace
their ideas to stem the rising tide of
Indigenous youth suicide. The
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Edition 577 – June 4: Close the
Gap (CTG) campaign co-chairs
Mick Gooda and Kirstie Parker
warned that Budget cuts and
new policies by the Abbott
Government may mean that
campaign targets cannot be
reached. Childhood mortality rates
fell, the life-expectancy gap closed
slightly and the literacy gap
narrowed, but unemployment
continued to rise.
Yolngu man David Gulpilil
received a best actor award for his
role in Charleʼs Country.
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program with a line-up of artists,
performers and events.
In other news, Indigenous
children were overrepresented in
child protection orders.
In sport, six Indigenous athletes
headed to Glasgow, Scotland, for
the Commonwealth Games: Brooke
Peris (hockey), Benn Harradine
(discus), Robbie Crowther (long
jump), Shannon McCann (hurdles)
and wrestlers Shane Parker and
Stevie Kelly.
Tasmanian boxer Daniel Geale
was defeated by Gennady Golovkin
by technical knockout in the third
round of their middleweight title
fight in New Yorkʼs Madison Square
Garden.
ʻElders Report into Preventing
Indigenous Self-harm and Youth
Suicideʼ identified loss of culture as
a contributing factor.
Daniel Boyd, a Kudjla-Gangalu
man who also has Pacific Islander
heritage, was awarded the $80,000
Bulgari Art Award.
In sport, boxer Anthony Mundine
was knocked down five times in a
12-round points loss to Joshua
Clottley at the Newcastle
Entertainment Centre, leading to
calls for the former champion to
quit.
Edition 576 – May 21: The
Abbott Government brought down
the axe, cutting multiple millions
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander programs, including
$121.8 million from Indigenous
health over the next four years. The
National Congress of Australiaʼs
First Peoples lost $15 million
previously promised by Labor;
$9.5million was cut from
Indigenous language programs;
and 150 Indigenous programs were
to be consolidated into five streams
under the Governmentʼs
Indigenous Advancement Strategy.
In sport, tennis player Ashleigh
Barty was awarded a wildcard into
the French Open.
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welfare card
call – for now
Edition 575 – May 7: The
families of three Aboriginal children
murdered near Bowraville on the
NSW north coast cried, praised and
applauded as a public hearing into
the killings began. Noongar man
John Schnaars talked about the
work of Honouring Indigenous War
Graves. There were warnings of
cuts to Indigenous programs in
federal Treasurer Joe Hockeyʼs
upcoming first Budget.
In rugby league, South Sydney
Rabbitohs star Greg Inglisʼ try
against the Brisbane Broncos was
being lauded as one of the greatest
solo efforts in the game. The
Indigenous Womenʼs All Stars lost
to the Australian Womenʼs All Stars,
at the Sydney Football Stadium.
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This yearʼs National NAIDOC Award winners at the national ball held on the Gold Coast.
Hawthornʼs Cyril Rioli hold the AFL premiership trophy
after the Hawks downed the Sydney Swans.
established at The Block in Redfern
on Sorry Day, due to concerns that
the development plans for the land,
owned by the Aboriginal Housing
Company, didnʼt prioritise
affordable housing.
In the AFLʼs Indigenous Round,
the Dreamtime at the G turned into
a nightmare for Richmond, who
were thrashed 15.14 (104) to 7.12
(54) by Essendon.
Edition 578 – June 18: The
Quandamooka people lodged a
High Court Challenge against the
Queensland Governmentʼs
controversial legislation extending
sandmining on North Stradbroke
Island. Premier Campbell Newman
denied giving special treatment to
mining company Sibelco, despite
documents suggesting he fasttracked legislation.
Kimberley Labor MP Josie
Farrer introduced legislation to the
WA Parliament seeking recognition
Cowboys NRL star Johnathan Thurston
with the Dally M Medal he shared this
year with Parramattaʼs Jarryd Hayne.
of the stateʼs Aboriginal people,
after addressing the Parliament in
her Gidja language.
In sport, Adelaide football hero
Andrew McLeod was inducted into
the sportʼs Hall of Fame.
Edition 579 – July 2: The
Northern Land Council settled with
opponents of a nuclear waste
dump midway through a Federal
Court trial, saying the case was
causing too much community
disharmony.
Proposed changes to the WA
Aboriginal Heritage Act were
condemned by traditional owners
and Aboriginal groups, who said
they did not do enough to protect
important sites.
Basketballer Patty Mills became
the first Indigenous player to win an
NBA championship in the United
States, with the San Antonio
Spurs defeating the Miami Heat 4-1
in the series.
Edition 580 – July 16: NAIDOC
Week was marked with
celebrations around the nation. At
the national ball on the Gold Coast,
Wiradjuri woman NSW Labor
parliamentarian Linda Burney was
presented with the Lifetime
Achievement Award, while
Townsville advocate Gracelyn
Smallwood was named Person of
the Year.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott
came under fire for saying that
Australia was “barely settled”
before colonisation.
In sport, the Adelaide Crowsʼ
Eddie Betts played his 200th game,
while Redfernʼs Taleena Simon
became the first Aboriginal woman
to receive a full-time professional
contract in Australiaʼs rugby union
sevens program.
Edition 581 – July 30: The
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF)
made a triumphant return to its full
Edition 582 – August 13:
Billionaire miner Andrew Forrest
was criticised for his ʻCreating
Parityʼ report for not consulting
widely enough. The report, into
education, training, employment
and welfare, drew criticism for its
hardline approach to welfare.
Yidinji/Girramay artist Tony
Albert took the top prize in the
Telstra National Aboriginal
Islander Art Award, picking up
$50,000 for his photographic work
We Can Be Heroes. It capped a big
few weeks for Albert, who also won
$100,000 for the Basil Sellers Art
Prize.
In sport, hockey player Brooke
Peris emerged as the only
Indigenous medallist at the
Glasgow Commonwealth Games,
after Australia won gold.
Edition 583 – August 27:
Rapper Briggs, a Yorta Yorta man,
was named New Talent of the Year
at the National Indigenous Music
Awards in Darwin. Other awardwinners included Dan Sultan and
Jessica Mauboy.
Federal Indigenous Affairs
Minister Nigel Scullion introduced a
pilot program in South Australiaʼs
remote APY Lands, warning
parents that they would face a
reduction to their Centrelink
payments if they failed to send their
children to school.
In sport, South Sydney hero
Greg Inglis scored a hat-trick of
tries against Brisbane, while Lance
ʻBuddyʼ Franklin celebrated his
200th AFL game with a nine-goal
haul for the Swans against St Kilda.
Edition 584 – September 10:
The heads of peak Indigenous
bodies asked Prime Minister Tony
Abbott for emergency talks, after
warning the federal funding
environment was descending into
chaos. Mr Abbott did not respond,
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found Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people were significantly more likely than
other Australians to be living below the
poverty line and experiencing disadvantage.
Experts called on governments to make a
concerted effort to address the situation.
Sydney University poetry professor Barry
Spurr – a contributor to a review of the
national school curriculum – was suspended
for racist emails.
It was announced that at least four police
officers would stand trial for offences relating
to the assault of Dunghutti man Corey Barker
in Ballina, northern NSW, in 2011.
In sport, Greg Bird, Sam Thaiday, Greg
Inglis, Alex Johnston and Dylan Walker were
named in the Australian menʼs rugby league
squad for the Four Nations.
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Edition 588 – November 5: Waltja
Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation
took out top honours at the Indigenous
Governance Awards, held every two years.
Judges praised the high standards of
entries.
Protests around the country called for
action on deaths in custody in the wake of
another Aboriginal man dying in a WA cell.
The family of a young Yamatji woman who
died in police custody after being arrested
for unpaid fines invited Premier Colin Barnett
to visit their community.
Survivors told their stories of vile abuse
at Bethcar, a foster home for Aboriginal
children in Brewarrina, western NSW, to the
Royal Commission into Institutional
Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Wallabies star Kurtley Beale was fined
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Phone: (02) 66 222 666
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and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner Mick Gooda released his
annual report into native title and human
rights.
Mr Gooda categorised the past year as
one of “uncertainty and upheaval” in
Indigenous affairs.
WA traditional owners travelled to Perth
to meet with politicians and present
Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier with
a petition regarding proposed changes to the
WA Heritage Act.
Despite saying he would consult more
fully, Mr Collier introduced legislation.
The Corroboree Sydney festival treated
people to 10 days of events, exhibitions and
performances celebrating Indigenous
culture, music and arts.
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venue for the 2015 NSW rugby league
Knockout, while Chad Wingard starred for
Australia in the International Rules match
against Ireland.
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Aussie rules by 10 points.
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Edition 589 – November 19: A dispute
with the Federal Government over funding
led to threats from the South Australian and
Western Australian governments to close
remote Aboriginal communities.
In Brisbane hundreds of Aboriginal people
and supporters took to the streets to bring
world-wide attention to Black deaths in
custody at protests at the G20 Summit.
The families of three Aboriginal children
murdered near Bowraville welcomed the
findings of a NSW parliamentary committee
inquiry, which recommended introducing
changes to legislation.
And Anthony Mundine wound back the
clock to outclass Belarusian boxer Sergey
Rabchenko and keep alive his dream of
another world title.
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Edition 585 – September 24: Human
rights and Aboriginal legal organisations
called on the United Nations to pressure
Australia to take effective steps to address
the growing imprisonment rates of
Indigenous people, who are 15 times more
likely to be imprisoned than other Australians.
Yolngu Elders were pleased with the
Prime Ministerʼs and other government
figuresʼ visit to Arnhem Land.
In sport, Matt Hodgson, Kurtley Beale and
Saia Faingaʼa were named in the Australian
menʼs rugby union squad to play Argentina
and South Africa.
EDITION 587
EDITION 586
NIA
and again angered Indigenous leaders for
naming the arrival of the First Fleet as the
“defining moment in the history of this
continent”. Australian netball and touch
football representative Tanisha Stanton was
selected in the Australian womenʼs rugby
sevens program.
Rhylee on trail of his ancestors
Edition 586 – October 8: ʻFooty Geniusʼ
was our front-page headline, with stellar
displays from Indigenous players in the NRL
and AFL grand finals, and rugby league
carnivals in Queensland and NSW. Two-time
Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes was one
of the Swansʼ best in their loss to Hawthorn,
while Shaun Burgoyne starred for the Hawks.
There were celebrations in Redfern after
the South Sydney Rabbitohs broke a 43-year
premiership drought. Greg Inglis scored the
final try in the 30-6 win over Canterbury.
Walgett Aboriginal Connection won the
menʼs title at the NSW Aboriginal Knockout,
while Redfern All Blacks defeated Mindaribba
in extra time. At the Arthur Beetson Murri
Rugby League Carnival, Kulpiyam took the
menʼs title, while Inala Bears won the
womenʼs grand final 28-6 over the Iris Saltner
Memorial side.
In other news, the family of a young
Aboriginal woman who died in August in a
police cell in the Pilbara town of South
Hedland called for an inquiry into her death.
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Leaders tell PM
to take action
Briggs’ star on the rise
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Sultan
rocks at
ARIAs
A YEAR of uncertainty and upheaval for
Indigenous people. Thatʼs the way Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner Mick Gooda has characterised
2014 in his annual Social Justice and Native Title
Report, tabled in Federal Parliament last week. Mr
Gooda points to “deep funding cuts, the radical reshaping of
existing programs and services, and the development of new
programs and services” in his report.
“New advisory arrangements have
been created and existing representative
structures have been defunded. This
lack of clarity and muddled narrative is
deeply worrying,” he says.
Mr Gooda writes that the Federal
Governmentʼs plan to streamline
Indigenous programs from more than
150 into five broad areas is to be
applauded, but says the implementation
of funding and administration changes
has caused distress and concern in
Mick Gooda
Indigenous communities, due to
uncertainty and poor communication.
He said Government exclusively consulting with the Prime
Ministerʼs Indigenous Advisory Council wasnʼt good enough. And
Mr Gooda called on Prime Minister Tony Abbott to set a
timetable for a referendum on constitutional recognition of
Indigenous people as the First Peoples of Australia.
l Full report, page 5 l Editorial, page 20
Wingard
up with
the best
against
Ireland
Back page
Dan Sultan playing during
Homeground at the Sydney Opera
House. Picture: Prudence Upton
DAN Sultan rocked
the house at this
yearʼs sold-out
2014 Australian
Record Industry
Association (ARIA)
Awards with his performance of
Under Your Skin from his album
Blackbird, which took home the
award for Best Rock Album.
Sultan was nominated for a
total of five ARIA awards, but it
was his 13-track album recorded
in Nashville, Tennessee, with
producer Jacquire King (Tom
Waits, Kings Of Leon) that took
home the prize.
Sultan wonʼt be resting on
his laurels – or his ARIA
award for that matter – as heʼs
already released a new EP,
Dirty Ground, and announced
tour dates for February and
March next year.
Jessica Mauboy also took to
the ARIA stage again to show off
her voice, performing her ARIA
Top 5 hit Can I Get A Moment?.
The award capped off a busy
week for Sultan, following on
from his performance at
Homeground, at the Sydney
Opera House, as part of
Corroboree Sydney.
l See pages 32-33 for our
Corroboree Sydney coverage.
l Inside: Our 2015 calendar and the latest Reconciliation News
National Indigenous Allied Health Awards
Winners of the IAHA National Indigenous Allied Health Awards, from left, John Egan, Stevie Raymond, Danielle Dries, Rani Lawler, Betty Ah Kit (on behalf of winner
of Indigenous Allied Health Student Academic Achievement Award Nathan Canuto) and Dr Tom Calma.
Six receive
top honours
SIX Indigenous
health
professionals
from across
Australia were
recognised at
this yearʼs National
Indigenous Allied Health
Awards. The awards, hosted
by Indigenous Allied Health
Australia (IAHA), included a
lifetime achievement honour
for Dr Tom Calma.
IAHA chairperson Faye
McMillan said the awards
reflected the diversity of the
growing Indigenous allied
health workforce.
“It is great to have an
opportunity to celebrate
excellence and highlight the
incredible strength and
impact of our workforce,” she
said. “This year we
acknowledge a diverse range
of award recipients who are
working across the health
sector in areas such as
podiatry, psychology,
dietetics, social work, mental
health and physiotherapy.
“It is such a pleasure to
honour Dr Calma, who began
his long and distinguished
career as a social worker,
with a lifetime achievement
award for his ongoing
commitment to improving the
lives of Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander peoples.”
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Social Justice
Commissioner Mick Gooda
IAHA Board member Nicole Turner and
secretariat worker Judy Bell.
James Cook University students at the awards, from left, Gari Watson (dentistry),
Michele Chandler (physiotherapy), Gemma Ambrose-Purcell (dentistry), Gabriel Oth
(sports and exercise science), Di Bakon (occupational therapy), Lynne Zeldenryk (from
the Australian Council of Pro Vice Chancellors and Deans of Health Sciences) and Tay
Niua (occupational therapy).
spoke glowingly of Dr
Calmaʼs influence on social
justice and its subsequent
impact on the health,
education and justice sectors.
“Tom was instrumental in
leading initiatives such as the
Close the Gap for Indigenous
Health Equality Campaign,
development of the inaugural
National Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Suicide
Prevention Strategy, and
justice reinvestment – just to
name a few,” he said.
“It takes commitment,
passion and dedication to
achieve what Tom has
throughout his lifetime and he
is a very deserving winner.”
Dr Calma said he was
honoured and humbled to be
recognised by his peers.
“Really counts”
“When you get awards
from your own mob and
they recognise your
achievements, thatʼs what
really counts for me,” he said.
Joining Dr Calma were
other winners:
l Stevie Raymond
(Future Leader in Indigenous
Allied Health Award,
dietitian);
l Nathan Canuto
(Indigenous Allied Health
Student Academic
Achievement Award,
psychology student);
l Danielle Dries (Allied
Health Inspiration Award,
physiotherapist);
l John Egan
(Commitment to Indigenous
Health Award); and
l Rani Lawler (Indigenous
Allied Health Professional of
the Year Award, podiatrist).
Guest speaker Assistant
Health Minister Fiona Nash
joined more than 140 people
at the award.
l Above: IAHA
Chairperson
Faye McMillan
and Future
Leader in
Indigenous
Allied Health
Award winner
Stevie Raymond.
l Left:
Aboriginal and
Torres Strait
Islander Social
Justice
Commissioner
Mick Gooda at
the awards.
Education
Course graduate David Atkinson.
19 have
skills to
manage
A PROGRAM
designed to give
Aboriginal people
WA management skills
now has its first
graduates.
Nineteen
participants completed the
inaugural Challenger Institute
of Technologyʼs Certificate IV
in Frontline Management –
Aboriginal Leadership
program.
The Perth-based course
gives participants the
opportunity to learn
management strategies that
can be used across all
industries. It is delivered over
six months, including three
one-week face-to-face blocks
and online study.
Karratha graduate David
Atkinson says the skills he
gained through the program
have proved integral to his role
of human resources
Indigenous training and
employment advisor at mining
giant Woodside.
Based at the Karratha Gas
Plant, the 58-year-oldʼs role
involves mentoring Woodside
Indigenous apprentices and
trainees. He says he wished he
had completed such a course
when he was younger.
“I only studied to Year 9
level at school, and up until
this course hadnʼt completed
any formal education in my
adult life,” Mr Atkinson said.
“Iʼm now approaching the
end of my career, however this
hasnʼt taken away from my
drive and ambition to become a
more proficient leader in my
organisation, and in the
community.
“The course has made me
think differently as a leader,
understand what I am doing
and why Iʼm doing it, which has
proven particularly relevant in
decision making and
influencing others in the
workplace.”
Challenger Institute says
that based on the success of
the pilot program, plans are
under way to run the course
again in 2015.
Aboriginal Employment Strategy graduates in Coffs Harbour, from left, Raysheem Clark, Jamira Kelly, Alyshia Pearson, Mahalia
Bon, Kalana Fernando, Tamara Baker, Zeya Munson and Andrew Sky. Picture: Steve Young Photography
17 complete traineeships
SEVENTEEN Year 12
students have graduated
NSW
from the latest Aboriginal
Employment Service (AES)
School Based Traineeship
program in Coffs Harbour.
The graduation was the culmination of a
two-year career-preparation program which
included 100 days on the job with host
employers in the region and completion of a
Certificate II/III qualification.
The program places young Indigenous
students into a traineeship or apprenticeship
during Year 11 and 12 secondary schooling.
Young Bundjalung woman Jamira Kelly,
from Wollongbar, completed her traineeship
with NSW Housing. “Iʼm now more confident
and I know how to present myself,” she
said. “I have gained skills in reception,
administration, computers, processing
complaints, database development and
management, as well as a Certificate II in
Business Services.
“I have learned how to juggle work, my
TAFE studies and school and Iʼm more
confident now applying for jobs, with new
skills and a qualification to leave school with
and go into the workforce.”
Ms Kelly hopes to move into tourism and
business administration and recommends
the AES School Based Traineeship
program.
Taree course graduate Raysheem
Clark, a Biripi woman, completed her
traineeship with National Australia Bank and
studied for the Certificate II in Business
Services.
“I met a lot of people and gained
employment skills,” she said.
“It has prepared me for employment after
Year 12 and I have a qualification. It also
helped me see the opportunities open to
me. It was a great experience.”
AES chief executive Kristy Masella said
school-based traineeships are designed to
build career thinking.
For more information on the AES and its
programs, visit www.aes.org.au
Miners on right
track: Langton
ABORIGINAL
academic Marcia
Langton has called
on Australian
governments to
learn from Western
Australian mining companies in
implementing Indigenous
procurement policies.
Speaking at the Indigenous
Business, Enterprise and
Corporations Conference at the
UWA Business School, Prof
Langton, the Foundation Chair in
Australian Indigenous Studies at
The University of Melbourne,
said the Commonwealth had
insufficient accountability
measures to meet its Indigenous
employment and procurement
targets.
While the Federal
Government employs two million
Australians and buys $39 billion
in goods and services annually,
just 0.001% of these purchases
are sourced from Indigenous
Prof Marcia Langton speaking at
the Indigenous Business,
Enterprise and Corporations
Conference at the University of
Western Australia Business School.
suppliers, according to an
Indigenous Business Australia
report.
This figure, says Prof
Langton, stands in stark contrast
to WA mining companies such as
Fortescue Metals Group, which
has spent $1.53 billion on
procurement from Indigenous
suppliers since the end of 2011.
Prof Langton, who worked on
Fortescue chief Andrew Forrestʼs
report on Indigenous jobs and
training, said government
department and agency heads
should be held responsible for
meeting Indigenous targets in
tenders and procurement targets.
Tax incentives would also be
an effective means of creating
Indigenous business growth,
argued Prof Langton, suggesting
tax-free status should be
granted to new and innovative
Indigenous commercial
enterprises that create real jobs
and provide one-on-one
volunteer mentoring.
Citing the recent 50% drop in
iron ore prices, Prof Langton also
called for Indigenous businesses
focussed on mining to diversify
into other areas including gas
and energy, construction and
infrastructure.
Education
Knowledge shared during lecture
GENERATIONS of
Knowledge was
NSW
the theme for this
yearʼs Yarramundi
Lecture, held on
December 4 at the University of
Western Sydneyʼs Parramatta
campus. The Yarramundi Lecture,
which began in 1997, is a
community event where prominent
Indigenous people are invited to
share their thoughts on issues of
local and national importance.
This yearʼs theme followed on
from the 2014 NAIDOC theme
ʻServing Country: Centenary and
Beyondʼ, honouring Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people who
fought in defence of country.
Along with UWS vicechancellor Professor Barney
Glover, speakers included Darug
Elder Aunty Sandra Lee, who
gave the welcome to country;
Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver,
who spoke on ʻThe Art of
Remembering – celebrating the
culture, presence and
contributions of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people to
UWS and its regionsʼ as shown in
the Generations of Knowledge
book; and Ngambri-Ngunnawal
Elder Aunty Matilda House, who
gave the welcome to country
before the National Apology to the
From left, Uncle Harry Allie, Aunty Matilda House, Prof Lisa Jackson Pulver, UWS Board member Ian
Stone, Aunty Mae Robinson and Uncle Greg Simms at the Yarramundi lecture.
Stolen Generations, and spoke on
ʻReflections of the 2008 Apology:
A National Turning Pointʼ.
Aunty Mae Robinsonʼs address
was titled ʻTrail Blazer –
Reclaiming Our Historyʼ, while
ʻThe Bugle Callʼ was the title of
Uncle Harry Allieʼs presentation.
Territory
course for
leaders
A MAJOR Indigenous
leadership qualification
will be offered in the
Northern Territory next
NT
year as a result of a
new agreement.
The Australian
Indigenous Leadership Centre
(AILC) and Charles Darwin
Universityʼs Australian Centre for
Indigenous Knowledges and
Education (ACIKE) have signed a
formal partnership agreement under
which the Advanced Diploma of
Indigenous Leadership will be
offered in 2015.
AILC chair Charles Prouse says
the course will offer Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander leaders the
chance to study Indigenous
leadership in Australia in
unprecedented depth.
“This is a key piece of the
jigsaw, providing a bridge from
certificate-level courses to
undergraduate and postgraduate
degrees for Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander leaders,” he said.
“Formalising our long-established
relationship with ACIKE is an exciting
step because it offers Indigenous
leaders across Australia a window
into a huge range of study and
career options.
“This is the bridge that can take
people from foundation courses, with
little or no formal education
background, right through to PhDs if
they want to continue to build their
qualifications. It opens new
opportunities that First Peoples
havenʼt had easy access to before.”
As a result of the agreement,
ACIKE and AILC will work to finalise
the curriculum with a commitment to
start the course by July 1. The
partners have also issued a formal
call for course sponsors to provide
funding for additional placements.
“Solutions”
“Building Indigenous leadership
and governance capacity is clearly
identified as an urgent national
priority by Australian governments
and the Australian community,
so that Indigenous communities
have the skills, knowledge and
opportunities to develop their
own visions and solutions,” Mr
Prouse said.
“This course offers the
opportunity to add unprecedented
depth to Indigenous leadership
and governance capability, to
complement our other programs
which also build breadth.
“Itʼs an exciting new chapter for
the AILC and underscores our
commitment to making real and
practical change through our ongoing
presence in the NT.”
As well as art and documentary
photography exhibitions, the event
also included the launch of the
limited edition commemorative
Generations of Knowledge and
the Generations of Knowledge
e-book – http://www.uws.edu.au/
gok-ebook – featuring images and
knowledge from Elders. The book
is part of a wider UWS research
project ʻGenerations of
Knowledge: Dreaming the Greater
West: Lives and Contributions
from Australiaʼs First People to its
most vibrant centre of growthʼ. The
aim of the project is to highlight
the impact of the Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander community
on the development of Greater
Western Sydney and UWS.
In officially launching
Generations of Knowledge, Prof
Glover said this was the first stage
of recording and preserving stories
that could otherwise be lost.
“Most importantly, the book
captures how the irreplaceable
contributions of UWS Elders on
Campus, Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people and their
communities preceded the formal
existence of UWS as an institution
and helped forge an agenda that
will ultimately contribute to closing
the gap,” he said.
“I hope this book will contribute
to overcoming systemic
disadvantage and achieving true
equality and reconciliation
between all Australians.”
Bridging the gap
into university.
Indigenous pathway to university.
Curtin’s Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) offers the Indigenous Tertiary Enabling
Course (ITEC) as a pathway into mainstream university. CAS offers this course
internally and online so you can be in control of your education.
CAS is an Aboriginal managed academic school which offers flexible study options
so you can choose to study ITEC either full-time for 6 months or part-time over
12 months, it’s your choice. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for entry
into a variety of undergraduate courses at Curtin University.
Interested in this pathway?
If you’re 17 or over, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like to participate
in the CAS intake assessment workshop, please join us at either of the following
workshops:
• Tuesday 13 January 2015
• Thursday 15 January 2015
If you live outside of the Perth area or cannot attend the intake assessment, please
contact us to arrange a time to complete the assessment online.
For information contact Sophie Kelly on 1300 052 732, email [email protected]
or visit karda.curtin.edu.au
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Education
Rock-solid result for trainees
FORTY-TWO Indigenous
trainees from across Australia
have celebrated completing
Certificate II or III courses from
NT
the National Indigenous Training
Academy at Ayers Rock Resort.
The year-long accredited
training program was coupled with
enterprise-based training for the participants,
who will now take up positions at a Voyages
property or in the wider tourism industry.
Each of the participants wore a tabard
(garment) over their gown that was painted by
women of the Uluru Mutitjulu community. The
tabards are signed by the wearer and
returned to the academy to be handed to
future graduates.
“A total of 115 trainees have graduated
from the program since commencement in
2011, an achievement of which we are
extremely proud,” Voyages chief executive
Andrew Williams said.
“Core to our vision is excellence in
Indigenous tourism, training and
development, and this graduation is
another milestone in the achievement of
that goal.”
Among the graduates were three students
from local Anangu communities who took part
in the resortʼs work experience program
before starting their traineeship. Sherelle
Young and Kamurin Young, from Amata, and
Mark Campbell, from Mimili, started their
traineeships after completing a work
experience program while in Year 12.
Voyages has more than 250 Indigenous
employees representing about 32% of the
workforce. The company has a goal of 50%
Indigenous workforce by 2018.
l Pictured above: Course participants,
teachers and staff at the National
Indigenous Training Academy ceremony.
Workshop will
help languages
PARTICIPANTS representing 11
different language groups have come
together in Melbourne for a train-thetrainer workshop under the
Documenting and Revitalising
Indigenous Languages (DRIL)
Training Program. The 11 participants travelled from
Ngukurr in the Northern Territory, Broome and
Geraldton in Western Australia and communities in
Victoria and South Australia to take part in the
week-long program aimed at improving skills in
linguistics, teaching and digital technologies.
For many of the language workers, it was an
opportunity to to build their skills to develop, run and
manage their own language projects.
“Iʼm very proud to be part of this workshop
because our languages are slowly dying and Iʼve
got a big responsibility to maintain Ngandi,” said
Grant Thompson, a language worker from the
Ngukurr Language Centre in the Northern Territory.
“Itʼs a great feeling to be surrounded by people
who are so passionate about their language.”
The workshop also gave participants a valuable
opportunity to network and be mentored.
Hiroko Shioji, a Yawuru woman from Broome,
said: “As a passionate Yawuru language teacher,
the training has been inspiring, educational and
powerful. Iʼm looking forward to returning home to
share this invaluable knowledge with other Yawuru
speakers, and anyone who is genuinely interested
in learning or teaching Yawuru.”
The DRIL Training Program supports the
long-term maintenance of Aboriginal languages and
Leeann Merritt and Nadine Taylor, from Geraldton in Western Australia, discuss the finer
has so far been involved with more than 80
points of Wajarri vocabulary at the workshop in Melbourne.
languages across Australia.
Program
builds
jobs in
Aurukun
RESIDENTS
of Aurukun,
in far north
Queensland,
QLD
have benefitted
from a
partnership
between the local council
and construction company
and training provider
MiHaven.
Eleven Aurukun people
were recognised at a
graduation ceremony this
month after completing
MiHavenʼs MiLife Change
program, which helps
unemployed Indigenous
people into long-term jobs in
the construction industry.
Six of the graduates,
David Marpoondin, Edmund
Woolla, Francis Woolla,
Gavin Korkatain, Russell
Woolla and Caitlin Walpo,
completed a Certificate II in
Construction and secured
an apprenticeship in
carpentry.
All six will work with
MiHaven and the Aurukun
Shire Council on building
another five new homes
in Aurukun over the next
six months.
Aurukun Mayor Dereck
Walpo said the council
engaged MiHaven to
get more local residents
into work, and was
delighted with the outcome
of the program.
“It is great to see so
many of our own local
Aurukun people benefitting
from this opportunity,”
he said.
“Weʼve already seen new
homes going up over the
past few months, and we
still have an extremely busy
work program ahead of us,
which is superb news for
our community.
“Weʼd especially like to
thank James Mort and Sarah
Mort, from MiHaven, for the
success of this program,
and our congratulations go
to all the graduates.”
Mr Mort, who trained and
mentored the group, said he
was excited by the
apprenticesʼ graduation.
“It is a momentous
occasion for all of us and a
dream come true following a
pledge my company made
with the mayor and the
council over two years ago
that we could develop in
partnership an opportunity
for Aurukun people to be
trained in construction to
build their own housing,”
he said.
Course graduates Andrew
Peemunggina, Eduwano
Woolla and Leonard
Woolla Pootchemunka
received a Statement of
Attainment in Construction,
while Jessie Woolla and
Kathy Marpoondin received
a Statement of Attainment
in Retail.
Health
New textbook delivers in a good way
AN Indigenous
health textbook
launch hosted by
CQUniversity has
attracted national
and international
interest. Yatdjuligin. Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Nursing
and Midwifery Care, published by
Cambridge University Press, is
the first book to be written by
Indigenous nurses and health
professionals on Indigenous
nursing and midwifery care.
Of the 12 Indigenous nurses
with doctorates in nursing in
Australia, five are included as
authors in Yatdjuligin.
The new textbook aims to
challenge future nurses and
midwives to assess what they
really know about Indigenous
Australians.
Co-editor Professor Bronwyn
Fredericks said the authors
wanted future nurses and
midwives to reflect on their own
values and attitudes with the aim
of culturally-safe nursing
practices.
“Yatdjuligin introduces
students to the fundamentals of
the health care of Indigenous
Australians, from the perspective
of both the patient and the
professional,” said Prof
Fredericks, CQU pro vicechancellor (Indigenous
engagement) and BHP Billiton
Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) chair in
Prof Bronwyn Fredericks
Indigenous engagement.
Rockhampton resident Elder
Ivy Molly Booth gave the word
ʻYatdjuliginʼ to the authors to use
as the title. It translates to ʻtalking
in a good wayʼ.
The book includes chapters on
the history of health service
provision for Australian
Indigenous people, gender,
midwifery, community-controlled
health services, remote area
nursing, mental health and caring
for Indigenous Elders, and
features case studies and critical
thinking questions.
Dr Odette Best, a former
Indigenous nurse adviser to
Queensland Healthʼs Chief Nurse,
was lead author for the
publication. She invited Prof
Fredericks to work with her.
Contributors include Prof
Juanita Sherwood, Dr Lynore K
Mental health
workers ‘vital’
CULTURAL
understanding and
NSW
respect are the
key to providing
better mental
health support to Aboriginal
people and communities, NSW
Mental Health Commissioner
John Feneley says.
And the employment of highly
trained Aboriginal mental health
workers should be central to this,
Mr Feneley said at a Sydney
event to celebrate 21 years of the
Djirruwang program, NSWʼs only
degree program for Aboriginal
people leading to the mental
health worker qualification. The
Bachelor of Health Science
(Mental Health) is offered by
Charles Sturt University (CSU) in
partnership with NSW Health.
Mr Feneley said it was time to
recognise the critical importance
of social and emotional wellbeing
for Aboriginal people and
communities.
“In the commissionʼs extensive
community consultations,
Aboriginal people have told us
again and again that they want
mental health support that shows
respect for their culture,” he said.
“This includes the importance
of family and connection to
traditional lands, and which
recognises the deep suffering that
results from past and continuing
disadvantage, racism, early
death, and separation from family
members through high rates of
incarceration.
“Aboriginal mental health
workers have that understanding
at the heart of their professional
training, and the success of
Djirruwang over its 21-year
history means we now have a
level of expertise in the NSW
mental health system that we can
work to expand upon.
“I congratulate the leaders of
the Djirruwang program, its
graduates and current students
on this coming-of-age.”
CSU Djirruwang program
Graduates of the Djirruwang Aboriginal mental health worker program celebrate with a cake.
director Faye McMillan said it had
been a “privilege and a delight” to
see Djirruwang graduates take
their place in clinical teams
across NSW and further afield.
“They bring with them a
rigorous education and a set of
perspectives that
emphasise context
of peopleʼs whole
lives in their
families and
communities,
beyond a narrow
definition of mental
health,” she said.
“That is of
benefit to both
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
clients.”
In NSW, 103 Aboriginal people
have graduated through
Djirruwang, and an additional 35
who live interstate have
completed the distance education
program.
Tom Brideson, the statewide
coordinator of the NSW Health
Aboriginal mental health
workforce program, praised
Djirruwang. “Two decades into
the program we are seeing
graduates step up into leadership
roles and positively influencing
providing mental health support
and as leaders.”
NSW Minister for Mental
Health Jai Rowell lauded the
program, saying that over the
past 21 years it had boosted
Aboriginal employment in the
mental health
sector.
“The NSW
Government is
committed to
supporting
more Aboriginal
people into the
mental health
workforce as a
means of providing
culturally appropriate mental
health care,” he said.
“This financial year alone the
NSW Government provided over
$1.9 million to this program as
part of a suite of initiatives aimed
at supporting more Aboriginal
people to undertake mental
health qualifications.”
“Two decades into the program we are
seeing graduates step up into leadership
roles and positively influencing policy
and practice across the broad mental
health and human services systems.”
policy and practice across the
broad mental health and human
services systems,” he said.
“It has also been encouraging
to see local health district mental
health directors show their
confidence in the value of
Aboriginal mental health trainees
and graduates in their teams,
Geia, Dr Ray Lovett, Dr Odette
Best, Raelene Ward, Nicole
Ramsamy, Machellee Kosiak, Ali
Drummond, Deanne Hellsten and
Dr Mick Adams.
This is the first time in the
world that a book has been
written by Indigenous nurses and
health professionals about
Indigenous nursing and midwifery
care.
“Native American, Maori and
First Nations nurses and health
professionals have all asked how
we did it and if we could support
them in undertaking a similar
process. Dr Odette Best is
already meeting with leading
Native American nurses in
Florida,” Prof Fredericks said.
Vic infant
mortality
gap wide
VIC
NEW data shows
Victoriaʼs
Aboriginal infant
mortality rate
hasnʼt improved
in a decade.
A report compiled over six years
shows no significant change in
the rate of Aboriginal infant
deaths between 1999 and 2008.
Lead researcher Associate
Professor Jane Freemantle says
the study shows the stateʼs
Aboriginal infant mortality gap
isnʼt closing.
“We now have data that
shows there has been no
significant change in the rate
of deaths between 1999 and
2008 of Aboriginal babies in
Victoria, and the risk of
Aboriginal infant deaths in the
first year of life remains twice as
high as for non-Aboriginal
babies,” she said.
Prof Freemantle said a major
cause of deaths was Sudden
Infant Death Syndrome, found to
be significantly higher in
Aboriginal babies.
She said the study was
conducted by University of
Melbourne researchers using
total population data linkage.
This provided a base for
measuring the effectiveness of
closing the gap, but should be
ongoing to reveal the current
rate and improve systems and
policies.
“If we canʼt look after the
most vulnerable in our society,
then a nationʼs overall
prosperity must be brought
into question,” Prof Freemantle
said.
In the period studied,
Aboriginal births accounted
for 1.6% of Victorian births,
but the Aboriginal infant
mortality rate sat at 3.1% of
infant deaths.
Aboriginal child deaths
accounted for 3.4% of all
childhood deaths in the state.
The Victorian Aboriginal
Child Mortality Study describes
post-neonatal and childhood
deaths of the Victorian-born
Aboriginal population. – AAP
Health
Centre named for Beryl Castors
By ALF WILSON
IT was an
emotional time for
members of the
Castors family of
QLD
Palm Island at the
recent official
opening of a
building named in honour of
former Home and Community
Care (HACC) worker the late
Beryl Castors.
The $2.1 million Beryl Castors
Home and Community Care
Centre (HAAC), funded by the
Department of Communities
and staffed and run by the
Townsville Hospital and Health
Service, was opened by State
MP for Townsville John
Hathaway.
The Koori Mail spoke to Kevin
Castors, one of Beryl Castorsʼ 10
children.
“Mum had six daughters and
four sons and I am the youngest,
aged 48. Mum left Woorabinda
early on in her life and lived on
Palm Island until she died 10
years ago. It was a special
feeling to have this building
named after her as she did so
much work on Palm Island,”
Kevin said.
There are more than 150
members of the Castors family
on the north Queensland
Aboriginal community.
Townsville Hospital and
Health Board chair John Bearne
said the HACC service would
assist local people who needed
extra support with home
maintenance, personal care and
socialisation.
“Clients can be frail-aged or a
At the official opening of Palm Islandʼs new Beryl Castors Home and Community Care Centre are, from left, Castors family members
Andrea Castors, Kevin Castors, Bernadine Castors, Theresa Creed, Katie Armit, Pia Castors, Vanessa Castors and Toby Castors,
with local Member of Parliament John Hathaway at rear. Picture: Ian Hitchcock
younger person with a moderate
to severe disability,” he said.
“In simple terms, this means
they are able to have help and
support with personal care and
for such things as cleaning their
homes and mowing their lawns.
“The HACC service also
Improved oral
health reported
SERVICES provided under the
National Partnership Agreement
(NPA) on Stronger Futures in the
Northern Territory (SFNT) have
NT
helped improve oral health among
Indigenous children in the Northern
Territory, according to a new report.
The SFNT Oral Health Program supports oral
health services to Indigenous children under age 16
in the NT — almost 24,000 children. It includes a
preventive program providing full-mouth fluoride
varnish and fissure sealants, as well as dental
check-ups, fillings, extractions and other treatments.
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
(AIHW) report ʻStronger Futures in the Northern
Territory: Oral Health Program July 2012 to
December 2013ʼKevin CastorsKevin Castors
shows that between July 2012 and December
2013, about 3700 Indigenous children received fullmouth fluoride varnish applications, 2100 received
fissure sealants, and 4700 had other clinical
services.
The SFNT Oral Health Program replaced and
expanded on services provided through the Child
Health Check Initiative/Closing the Gap program,
which ran from August 2007 to June 2012. Among
children who received services under both
programs, the proportion who were treated for at
least one oral health problem dropped from 48% to
45%.
“The decline in the proportion of children who
were treated for one or more oral health problems
shows a gradual but promising trend in better oral
health outcomes for Indigenous children who
receive these services,” AIHW spokesperson Tracy
Dixon said.
offers important social
connectedness for clients by
providing a place where local
people can come together, do
craft activities and learn skills
with the HACC staff.”
Mr Bearne said the service
also provided community
transport, meals to peopleʼs
homes and respite care.
“It helps people live
independently for longer, with
quality of life and social
interactions,” he said.
Mr Bearne said he was
delighted to see the service
named in honour of Beryl
Castors. “Beryl was instrumental
in the establishment of the first
HACC service on Palm Island
and even after her retirement
she continued to take an interest
in the service and its clients,”
he said.
New agreement
crosses border
A CROSSBORDER
NSW
agreement has
been reached
by two key
Indigenous
health agencies
to improve
VIC
services that
they provide in
the Mallee region of Victoria
and southern New South
Wales. The memorandum of
understanding was signed
between the Victorian-based
Mallee District Aboriginal
Services and Broken Hillbased Maari Ma Health
Aboriginal Corporation to
overcome long-standing
cross-border issues in the
Murray region.
“This partnership will
improve and enhance service
delivery to the Koori
communities along the
Murray,” MDAS chief executive
Rudolph Kirby said.
Bob Davis
Rudolph Kirby
“While we provide services
to community in Mildura and
Swan Hill, Maari Ma is
responsible for communities
in the Balranald and
Wentworth shires.
“Our communities are quite
mobile between the regions –
people are often moving
between Mildura, for example,
and Wentworth or Coomealla,
or Swan Hill and Balranald.”
“The reality is when people
have moved from one State
jurisdiction to another in the
past, there have been
administrative and practical
issues involved with providing
continuous service.
“It will reduce the risk of
clients possibly becoming
disengaged from services.”
Maari Ma chief executive
Bob Davis has welcomed the
collaborative approach to
health service provision in the
border region.
“Importantly, the
memorandum will improve
access to health services by
eliminating obstacles and
creating flexibility,” he said.
“We donʼt want a state
border to continually be an
impediment to improving
Indigenous health and this
MOU is an historic step
forward to achieving better
health outcomes for these
communities.
Mr Kirby and Mr Davis said
the agreement will help ensure
consistent and ongoing
services.
“It means services and
support will be available to
families and community
members wherever they
are in our region – not only
while they remain in one State
jurisdiction or another,” Mr
Kirby said.
Arts
Celebrating Yirra Yaakin. Picture: Tash Nannup
Big 2015 for theatre
PERTH-based
Yirra Yaakin
Theatre will be
WA
heading in new
directions next
year, if artistic
director Kyle
Morrison has anything to do with
it. Officially launching its 2015
program, Mr Morrison said the
theatre would be forming new
partnerships, having new
collaborations and getting new
friends in what was shaping as
a big year.
Highlights include the
Shakespeareʼs Sonnets in
Noongar language workshop
Bungaree
returns
to Mosman
A MULTIARTS
NSW
response by
contemporary
Aboriginal
artists to the life and story of
historical figure Bungaree is
now showing in the Sydney
suburb of Mosman. Originally
presented at Mosman Art
Gallery in 2012, Bungaree:
the First Australian is on
display at the Mosman Art
Gallery until February 22.
Also being held in
conjunction is Bungareeʼs
Farm, a site-specific nine-day
arts event at the Sydney
Harbour Federation Trustʼs
Camouflage Fuel Tank T5,
Georges Heights, Mosman,
from January 31-February 8.
Both events coincide with
the 200th anniversary of the
establishment of Bungareeʼs
Farm – the first land grant by
colonial authorities to an
Aboriginal person in Australia.
Featuring artists including
Daniel Boyd and Warwick
Keen, Bungareeʼs Farm aims
to offer a greater appreciation
of the story of Bungaree and
Aboriginal history of the
Mosman area. Located on
what is thought to be the
site of Bungareeʼs original
farm, the event includes
multi-media works, talks and
performances.
The Bungaree project, led
by curator Djon Mundine,
includes works by Frances
Belle Parker, Mervyn Bishop,
Daniel Boyd, Karla Dickens
and Danie Mellor.
program; a world premiere of
Broome playwright Jub Clercʼs
The Fever and the Fret; a
partnership with Perth
International Arts Festivalʼs
major community event
The Giants; an expansion of the
NAIDOC Week WA program;
and Kep Kaatijin, a work for
Bjorn Stewart
performing in
Bungaree:
the First
Australian.
younger audiences by
playwrights David Milroy and
Derek Nannup.
“2014 was a fantastic year
for the company as we
celebrated our 21st birthday
with successful events
including IALARU: A Celebration
and the smash hit King Hit,” Mr
Morrison said. “We will continue
to build upon our successes in
2014 with an exciting new
program in 2015.
“We will be focussing on ...
opportunities for the company
and our artists to grow even
stronger and taller in the years
to come.”
Broadcasting
awards go to
CAAMA Radio
CAAMA Radio has
featured at this
yearʼs Community
Broadcasting
NT
Association of
Australia annual
awards, held in
Adelaide. The Alice Springsbased station won the Best New
Radio Program for the program
Talks for Brothers, as well as the
award for Contribution to
Indigenous Broadcasting.
Talks for Brothers is hosted
and produced by Indigenous
men for Indigenous men and
aims to break down barriers and
provide a platform to discuss
significant issues. The show
also promotes services for
Aboriginal men in Central
Australia and the wider
community.
The award for Contribution to
Indigenous Broadcasting
recognised CAAMAʼs many
outside broadcasts, as well as
its daily news service and
programs promoting Indigenous
languages.
Arts
Artist Ronny Long, right, holding one of his works with Whitehaven
Coal Aboriginal community relations officer Bob Sutherland.
Artist is on job
for coal miner
WHITEHAVEN
Coal has
NSW
commissioned a
north-western
NSW artist to
produce a series of images for
use by the company.
Ronny Long, a Gomeroi man
from Gunnedah, has created
four pieces of art to be
displayed at the companyʼs
offices at Maules Creek and in
corporate documents.
The artworks feature hand
stencils, kangaroo footprints
and an emu, which has special
significance and tells of the
importance to Aboriginal people
of being a good father and
providing for your family.
Whitehaven says the
artworks will support its goal of
having 10% of its Maules Creek
workforce from the local
Aboriginal community.
“As a local artist from
Gunnedah and member of the
Gomeroi community, I am very
pleased that Whitehaven asked
me to produces these pieces of
art,” Mr Long said.
“The painting of the emu is
particularly important to
Aboriginal people as its
represents being a good father
and providing for your family.”
Yi ban Yi ban – Yellah Fellah exhibition curator Djon Mundine at the Yunnan Nationalities
Museum in southern China. Picture: Annemaree Dalziel
Stories are
shared
in
Works displayed
at Bondi gallery China visit
ARTIST
Helen
NSW Tiernanʼs
first
Sydney
solo exhibition is now
on show at Cooee
Gallery in suburban
Bondi.
Called Farming
without Fences, the
works on show have
been inspired by
beauty, landscape, the
Canberra-based
artistʼs Aboriginal
heritage and the
connection between
things lost but not
forgotten, such as
Aboriginal land
management and
traditional Western
interior decoration,
both of which inform
Tiernanʼs work.
The exhibition
continues until
January 17.
More details at
www.cooeeart.com.au
l Pictured: Artist
Helen Tiernan in her
Canberra studio.
CONTEMPORARY artists with
mixed Aboriginal and Chinese
heritage have travelled to
Guangzhou, Kunming and
Chongqing in China to share their
stories of identifying with both
cultures. The visit coincided with the launch of
Yi ban Yi ban – Yellah Fellah, a contemporary
exhibition of photographic and mixed-media
works.
“This exhibition is about artistsʼ concepts of
self-identity and the joy and strength that comes
from expressing their mixed heritage,” said
exhibition Curator Djon Mundine, a Bundjalung
man from northern NSW.
Most Chinese migrants who settled in the
Australian Goldfields in the 1800s originated from
the southern Chinese region where Yi ban Yi ban
– Yellah Fellah was exhibited.
“It was a kind of exploratory venture to connect
with artists and art centres outside the major city
galleries and in the smaller regional provinces like
Red Tory in Guangzhou,” Mr Mundine said.
He said the exhibition was about opening a
dialogue between the two cultures.
“All art is a conversation. Art is a social act –
it is about the people of a society, not just what is
fashionable at the time. Art is also about memory,
remembering family.”
The exhibition and panel discussions, which
reached thousands of people, were aimed at
helping to increase awareness of Indigenous
culture, strengthen links between artistic
organisations in both countries and trigger open
discussions on some complex issues.
“In our panel discussions we were able to
share more about Aboriginal identity,” Mr Mundine
said.
“We found that there was a lot of curiosity but
not a lot of knowledge about Aboriginal culture
and art in China.
“Concept of heritage”
“Through this forum, we also contrasted the
concept of heritage and the value of cultural
preservation in China against the rapid rate of
industrialisation.
“Through contemporary art, we were able to
softly open discussions on issues such as race,
authority, tradition and minority cultural groups and
celebrate the perspectives that can come from the
convergence of two very different cultures.”
Djon Mundine has been involved in the visual
arts since the 1970s.
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entry fees. Details: 13 13 02 or
visit www.dsr.nsw.gov.au
January 26: Yabun Festival
2015. Celebrating Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Includes information stalls, arts
and crafts, live performances,
kidsʼ activities and more. Held at
Victoria Park, Broadway, Sydney
from 10am. Free entry. Details:
(02) 9384 4000 or visit
www.gadigal.org.au
Ongoing: Lifeline. Saving
lives. Crisis support. Suicide
prevention. Call 13 11 14.
Carer Line is a free national
telephone information and
support service for and about
carers that provides access to
information, emotional support
and referrals to a range of
services for carers. Call 1800 242
636, Monday to Friday.
January 26: Saltwater
Freshwater Festival 2015,
celebrating Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander cultures. Includes
information stalls, arts and crafts,
live performances, kidsʼ activities
and more. Held at the Botanic
Garden, Hardacre St, Coffs
Harbour from 10am. Free entry.
Details: (02) 6658 1315 or visit
www.saltwaterfreshwater.com.au
The Better Start for Children
with Disability Initiative.
Children who are eligible for the
program can access funding of
up to $12,000 each financial year
for a range of early intervention
services. Children must be
registered before age six. For
more information, call the
Registration and Information
Service on 1800 242 636 or visit
www.carersnsw.org.au
NSW-ACT
Ongoing: National Museum of
Australia Go on a Gallery Tour.
Explore Indigenous peopleʼs
history, cultures, spirituality and
connections to country on this
one-hour guided tour of the
permanent collection. Held at the
National Museum of Australia,
Lawson Cres, Acton, daily at
3pm. Costs apply. Details: (02)
6208 5000 or visit
www.nma.gov.au
Ongoing: TeleYarn, a Red
Cross project that provides phone
calls to Indigenous people across
NSW who would benefit from a
regular yarn. Details: Kerrie on
0429 151 112.
Until February 9: Namatjira to
Now exhibition. Features works
by Albert Namatjira and his
family, and includes new
watercolour animation created by
Ntaria School artists. Held at the Presiding Officersʼ
Exhibition Area, Parliament
House, Canberra. Free. Details:
Yolande on 0438 545 291 or visit
www.bighart.com
Until December 23: Beauty
skill set course. An opportunity to
complete a course in beauty,
make-up and skincare. Held at
Wollongbar TAFE, northern NSW,
on Mondays and Wednesdays
from 9.30am-2.30pm. Free.
Details: Leanne Holmes on 0409
074 401 or email Leanne or
[email protected]
Until December 19: Sharing
Culture detainee art exhibition.
Includes paintings, drawings and
sculptures by detainees, featuring
50 pieces of art with Indigenous
and contemporary themes. Held
at ACT Heritage Library, Level 1,
Woden Library, Phillip on MonFri, 10am-5pm and Sat-Sun,
10am-4pm. Free entry. Details:
(02) 6207 5163 or visit
www.library.act.gov.au
Until December 19:
Volunteers wanted for Yabun
Festival 2015. Apply now to fill a
variety of roles, including
Joan Macdonald is one of the Biripi painters who will feature in the Biripi Art Space at the
Saltwater Freshwater Festival in Coffs Harbour on January 26.
Coffs to host
Saltwater
Freshwater
THE 2015 Saltwater Freshwater
Festival will feature a ʻFour
NSW
Nationsʼ showcase to highlight
the Gumbayngirr, Dunghutti,
Biripi and Worimi people of the
NSW north coast. Each nation will have its
own designated area at the festival, in Coffs
Harbour on January 26.
Those attending will have the chance to
hear Gumbaynggirr stories, learn words in
language and discover the bush foods and
medicines on bush tucker walks.
They will also be able to get hands-on
weaving lessons by Worimi artists from
Forster and Karuah; make bark canoes with
Dunghutti craftsmen from Kempsey; and paint
with Taree artists in the Biripi art space.
Each area will also feature stalls from
photographers, catering, Elder
helper, parking, stalls and many
more. Details: (02) 9384 4000 or
visit ww.yabun.org.au
Until January 17: Farming
without Fences exhibition. A solo
exhibition by artist Helen Tiernan.
Held at Cooee Aboriginal Art
Gallery, 31 Lamrock Ave (cnr
Chambers St) Bondi from Tues Sat, 10am-5pm.
Free gallery entry. Details: (02)
9300 9233 or visit
www.helenstiernan.com.au
artists and craftspeople from the featured
Aboriginal nation.
Festival coordinator Kristen Collier said six
years of Saltwater Freshwater projects across
the four nations had unearthed talent and
cultural knowledge unique to each nation.
“We see this as an opportunity to highlight
the variety of Aboriginal culture within the
mid north coast region,” she said.
“In fact, we struggled to pare the program
for each nation down to one day – the number
and variety of skilled Aboriginal cultural
facilitators across elements as diverse as
language, dance, art, music and crafts is
astonishing.”
The event will be held from 9am at the
Coffs Harbour Botanic Gardens. More details
at www.saltwaterfreshwaterfestival.com.au
December 20: Christmas
twilight market with
entertainment. Held at Bare
Island, La Perouse, from 3pm7.30pm. Cost: $2 a person entry.
www.firsthandsolutions.org
January 14: EORA Course
Information Session. Courses
available include Aboriginal
Cultural Arts, music, screen and
media plus many more. Barbecue
lunch included. Held at Eora
College, Sydney TAFE, 333
Abercrombie St, Chippendale at
11am and 1pm. Details: (02)
9217 4878 or 1300 360 601 or
visit www.sydneytafe.edu.au
January 12-22: Sport and
Recreationʼs Swim and Survive
Program. Bookings open for
summer swimming lessons in the
Northern Rives including Byron
Bay, Casino, Coraki, Lennox
Head and Nimbin.
Cost: $48 for infant and
preschool classes or $67 for
school-age classes, plus pool
February 20-21: Ella 7s rugby
union competition. Held at Coffs
Harbour. Cost: $1210 a team
entry. Registration closes four
weeks before competition.
Details: Mel Howie on 0414 256
600 or email mel.howie@rugby.
com.au or Tom Evans on (02)
8030 3334 or email
[email protected]
Queensland
Until January 24: Ntaria
Hilerre/Hermannsberg Horizons.
Featuring works from the Many
Hands Art Centre and the
Hermannsburg Potters. Held at
Woolloongabba Art Gallery, 613
Stanley St, Woolloongabba on
Tues-Sat, 9am-5pm. Free gallery
entry. Details: (07) 3891 5551 or
visit www.wag.com.au
Until January 23: Kuril
Dhagun is looking forward to
hosting its first Indigenous artist
in residence in 2015, around the
inaugural theme ʻunsettledʼ.
Expressions of interest are
invited from artists. Held at State
Library of Queensland, Cultural
Precinct, Stanley Place, South
Bank. Details: (07) 3840 7666 or
email [email protected].
gov.au or visit www.slq.qld.
gov.au/kuril-dhagun
Until January 15: Entries
open for the 2015 Gab Titui
Indigenous Art Award, an annual
showcase of art and craft
produced in the communities of
the Torres Strait and Northern
Peninsula Area. Details: (07)
4069 0888 or visit
www.gabtitui.com.au
Until December 24: Four
Spirits from Maningrida
exhibition. This encompasses
painted timber and fibre-based
sculptural and suspended works
including Yawkyawks, Wyarra,
Wangarra and Mimih spirits, as
well as a selection of woven
mats, baskets and fishtraps. Held
at FireWorks Gallery, 52a
Doggett St, Newstead, Tues-Fri,
10am-6pm and Sat, 10am-4pm.
www.fireworksgallery.com.au
January 17: Textiles with
Hannah Bronte. Create a
personalised statement piece.
Held at Kuril Dhagun, Level 1,
NATIONAL CALENDAR
Peter Cooley gives a few tips
about fishing at Bare Island, La
Perouse, for the Blak Marketsʼ
Catch N Cook program.
THE Blak Markets
will mark its first
NSW
anniversary with a
charity performance
by the Stiff Gins at a
twilight market this Saturday,
December 20, from 3pm.
“We canʼt wait to celebrate the
holiday season on the beautiful
shores of La Perouse,” Nardi
Simpson from the Stiff Gins said.
“Surrounded by the sea, layers
of history and culture, we want to
sing up strong for the last black
market for 2014, a perfect end to
the old year and beginning of the
next.”
Entry into the markets is $2 a
person, with proceeds going
towards Seeds to Success, an
Indigenous leadership and public
speaking program that involves
Aboriginal school students working
with Aboriginal role models and
Elders to develop leadership and
public speaking skills.
State Library of Queensland
from 3-5pm. Cost: $22.50 (incl
refreshments and materials).
For ages 15+ Details: (07)
3842 9061 Bookings:
slq.eventbrite.com
Until February 15:
Warlayirti: The Art of Balgo
exhibition. A display from one of
the most successful art centres
to emerge from a remote
Australian area. Held at Araluen
Arts Centre, 61 Larapinta Dr,
Araluen. Free gallery entry.
Details: (08) 8951 1120 or
visit www.artsandmuseums.nt.
gov.au
Victoria
Until February 27: Menʼs
Business: From The Darling To
The Bay exhibition. Presenting
a journey into the lives of 10
Indigenous men from southeast Australia. Held at Koorie
Heritage Trust, 295 King
Street, Melbourne, weekdays
9am-5pm. Free. Details:
THE FORTNIGHTLY NATIONAL INDIGENOUS NEWSPAPER - 100% ABORIGINAL-OWNED 100% SELF-FUNDING
(03) 8622 2600 or visit
www.koorieheritagetrust.com
Northern Territory
Markets at La Perouse
Koori Mail
Until February 27: The
Koorie Art Show 2014.
Showcasing the talent of
Victorian Indigenous artists in
one space. Held at Koorie
Heritage Trust, 295 King Street,
Melbourne, weekdays 9am5pm. Free. Details: (03)
8622 2600 or visit
www.koorieheritagetrust.com
Until December 23: Bird
Sculptures exhibition.
Indigenous carvings from
Yirrkala in Arhem Land and
Ngarawanajirri in the Tiwi
Islands. Also on show are some
paintings from Fitzroy Crossing
and prints from Northern
Editions. Free gallery entry.
Held at Bridget McDonnell
Gallery, 392 Hampton St,
Hampton from Mon-Sat, 10am5pm. Details: (03) 9598 8398 or
www.bridgetmcdonnellgallery.
com.au
Western Australia
Ongoing: Yirra Yaakin
Theatre Company Writers
Group meeting for new and
emerging playwrights. Held on
the second Monday of the
month at Yirra Yaakin, 65
Murray Street, Perth, from
6.30-8.30pm. Details: Irma
on (08) 9202 1966 or
www.yirrayaakin.com.au
Until January 2015:
Marlbatharndu Wanggagu –
Once Upon a Time In The West
project. Explores histories and
stories of Aboriginal stockmen,
rural and domestic workers on
pastoral stations in the Pilbara
during the 20th century.
Held at FORM Gallery, 357
Murray St, Perth, Mon-Fri, 9am5pm and Sat, 10am-5pm.
www.form.net.au
Until December 23: Warlpiri
Star Gazers exhibition. Thirty
artists from desert communities
have created images from more
than 15 jukurrpa or Dreaming
law stories to create their
artwork.
Held at Japingka Gallery, 47
High Street, Fremantle, MonFri, 10am-5.30pm; Sat-Sun,
noon-5pm. Free.
More details on (08) 9335
8265 or visit the website
www.japingka.com.au
Sex assault
network
holds forum
THE Aboriginal
womenʼs sexual
NSW
assault network,
ʻHey Sis, weʼve
got your backʼ,
has hosted its seventh forum,
held over two days at Tharawal
Aboriginal Medical Service in
Campbelltown, Sydney.
Project coordinators Ashlee
Donohue and Dixie Link-Gordon
said the meeting of Aboriginal
women examined issues around
sexual assault in Aboriginal
communities. It touched on
topics including victim blaming,
silencing of those who
experience assault, people
knowing perpetrators but saying
nothing, and the traumatic effect
on assault victims.
The forum also explored
counselling, legal systems and
other support services.
The facilitators said the topics
created intense conversations
over the two days and also
brought to light a lack of support
for workers in the field of sexual
assault.
“These are conversations
nobody wants to hear, but
everyone needs to listen to,” Ms
Donohue said.
“The meeting made it clear
that there is a real need for the
Hey Sis support network to
continue to support Aboriginal
women and start important
conversations in communities.”
The meetings also featured a
presentation by Christine
Robinson, chief executive of
Wirringa Baiya, a statewide
community legal service for
Aboriginal women, and
specialised training from Rape &
Domestic Violence Services
Australia in managing vicarious
trauma.
Participants heard that
vicarious (seen or experienced
through others) trauma can
happen to anyone who has
been around trauma, with the
trainer explaining it is “like
passive smoking – you may not
have the cigarette in your mouth,
but you may still be affected by
the smoke”.
The Hey Sis network
promotes the rights of all to live
in a safe, healthy community and
recognises the need to maintain
cultural values of sharing, caring
and respect. It recognises that
people sometimes need to step
up in communities and that it
also needs good men to support
its work.
Any Aboriginal woman who is
working to prevent sexual
assault or is interested in
standing against sexual violence
is welcome to join the Hey Sis
Aboriginal womenʼs sexual
assault network. For details,
email [email protected] or phone (02)
8585 0333.
Winners and officials at the National
Disability Awards, held in Canberra.
Network a winner in
Disability Awards
THE First
Peoples
Disability
Network
Australia (FPDN)
has received the
Improving Advocacy and
Rights Promotion Award at the
National Disability Awards,
held in Canberra.
FPDN chair Gayle Rankine
said Aboriginal Australians
with disability are subject to
double disadvantage.
“There are higher rates of
disability among Australiaʼs
First Peoples than the general
population,” she said.
“This is an important
honour and is recognition of
the years of work and
advocacy of many people
across this country,
particularly our chief
executive, Damian Griffis.”
Ms Rankine said work in
disabilities was at a critical
juncture and it was vital that
politicians work with frontline
services to ensure a brighter
future.
“We have an opportunity
now to change the course for
many people with disability in
Islander communities, on their
terms, and I urge our
representatives in Canberra to
meet this challenge with us,”
she said.
“We are committed to
self-directed, fair and
accessible supports for
First People with disability
wherever they might live,
so they can live well and
participate in a meaningful
way.”
Employment
E X E C U T I V E • P R O F E S S I O N A L • P O S I T I O N S VA C A N T
Lismore City
Council partnering
and Aboriginal
community
engagement officer
Jodi Sampson with
parks and reserves
trainees Malcolm
Saunderson and
David Moore.
M
ALCOLM Saunderson, a
19-year-old Kurnai Gunai
man from Victoria, says his
three-year traineeship with
Lismore City Council has set him
up for life.
The council, in far northern
NSW, has announced nine new
traineeships for Indigenous people
as part of its Aboriginal
Employment Strategy, a central
component of the organisationʼs
Reconciliation Action Plan.
The aim of the strategy is to
increase Aboriginal employment at
the council to 6% by 2017 – a
figure that reflects the proportion
of Lismoreʼs workforce that is
Indigenous.
Mr Saunderson, whoʼs worked
in the councilʼs parks and reserves
department for three years, said
his traineeship has given him job
prospects and a confidence he did
not possess when he joined the
council.
“When I first came here I could
never look people in the eye or
talk to them,” he said.
“Now you canʼt shut him up,”
Reconciliation
action results
in traineeships
laughed his boss Fred Welch.
“Heʼs interested in everything.”
Mr Saunderson continued: “Itʼs
good having a job and some
money in the bank account, and it
keeps me out of trouble.
“I donʼt think I ever would have
got a job if I didnʼt come here. I
would have just done what my
mates did and sat around on
Centrelink.”
Ms Saunderson said that as
his friends had got older and
started families, they had
started to see the value of a
traineeship that provides skills
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“Lots of my mates have been
in and out of juvie (detention) and
jail, but some of them have had
kids and theyʼve switched on;
theyʼre getting off the alcohol and
they want a job,” he said.
“I told them about the new
traineeships and a few of them are
getting their resumes together and
applying. They can see what a
good thing itʼs been for me and
theyʼre keen to do it too.”
Mr Welch, the council parks
and reserves team leader, has
been mentoring Mr Saunderson
and fellow trainee David Moore, a
21-year-old Bundjalung man,
since day one. He believes the
traineeships are giving the young
men a good “kick start” in life,
although he thinks Mr Moore
should be in an art studio rather
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“Heʼs an amazing artist. I donʼt
think he should be gardening; he
should be drawing. Heʼs got a real
talent for it,” Mr Welch said. “Itʼs
been great watching these boys
come out of their shell. They learn
something new every day, they
get used to working, getting up
early, having a routine, working
with people.
“A traineeship like this gives
them life skills, knowledge and
networks. Thatʼs all good for their
future.”
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Department of Justice
Aboriginal Parole Officer
POSITION VACANCY
• Lead a dynamic team to improve health outcomes
for Aboriginal people
• Engage with the Victorian Aboriginal community to
prevent cancer
• Full-time fixed term position – St Kilda Road,
Melbourne
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are invited to apply for a full time,
ongoing Aboriginal Parole Officer role, located at the Swan Hill Justice Service Centre.
Our ideal candidate will have:
• strong engagement and case management skills and experience
• demonstrated ability in achieving positive client outcomes, particularly
with highly complex offenders
• sound interpersonal and interviewing skills
• proven knowledge of the Victorian Koori Community and issues impacting
the Community
• demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with
members of the Victorian Koori Community
• previous experience working within a legislative environment
The successful candidate must be available to commence mid January 2015
to participate in the planned organisational training program.
For further information on this position and to submit your
application, please visit careers.vic.gov.au
before Sunday 4 January 2015.
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Danila Dilba Health Service is going through a dynamic
period of expansion, growth and review and currently has
the following vacancies.
Team Leader
(Community Wellbeing)
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Department of Justice
The Department of State Development, Business and Innovation (DSDBI) is the Victorian
Government’s lead agency for the promotion and facilitation of the State’s economic
development. The Department develops and implements a diverse range of programs and
projects designed to attract and facilitate investment, encourage exports, generate job
opportunities, stimulate innovation, and promote Victoria nationally and internationally.
The position of Indigenous Community Development Broker forms a part of Regional
Development Victoria (RDV). RDV is the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing
rural and regional Victoria.
Reporting to the Manager Regional Delivery – Hume, this role will lead and facilitate the
ongoing development and implementation of Local Indigenous Network (LIN) Community
Plans, broker access to available programs and bring key stakeholders together to support
an integrated approach to planning and community development for Aboriginal people
across the Hume Region.
With a track record in community development, you are results-oriented, highly motivated
and have well developed stakeholder management skills. Strong communication skills
(written and verbal) are vital to this role.
Please note, as intra-state travel is a core component of this role, a current
Driver Licence is required.
For a confidential discussion, please call Mark Martin, Manager Regional Delivery,
on (02) 6059 0203. For further information on the position, including a position
description, and to apply please visit www.careers.vic.gov.au
Applications close midnight 11 January 2015 and must address the Key Selection Criteria
outlined in the Position Description.
Reference: VG/DSBDI019210
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We are looking for people who have the following skills:
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Open minded “can do” approach
Flexible and open to learning
Initiative
Fit and healthy
Upholding the rights of people with disabilities
Committed to safe work practices
Ability to work in a team environment
High level interpersonal skills
Confident in decision making
Committed to Flintwoodʼs values
Proactive in support of Service User independence
We are looking for a number of casual workers for personal
care during the week and also weekend outings.
Please forward all applications to:
[email protected], quoting SWS 100.
Closing Date: 9th January, 2015
FIXED TERM POSITION – 32 HOURS PER FORTNIGHT
Total Salary Package: $101,486 to $113,659*
Full Time
The Team Leader, Community Wellbeing is primarily
responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team in health
education, healthy lifestyle choices and health promotions
in the areas of Youth; Alcohol and Other Drugs; Tobacco
and Healthy Lifestyles and Stronger Futures
For further information please contact Joy McLaughlin
(Senior Project Officer) on 0422 005 527 or email
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Aboriginal Health Practitioner
(Kidney Health Team)
This is a designated position established as a special measure under section 12 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are
eligible to apply for this position.
Flintwood encourages and supports the employment of
Aboriginal workers.
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• $83,749 – $101,330 pa (85,215 – $103,103 As of 01/01/2015)
Plus Superannuation
• Shepparton Location
The Role is to support two brothers of Aboriginal background in
their home in the Yagoona area.
Applications close Sunday, 11 January 2015
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Aboriginal or Torres Strait
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INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BROKER
FLINTWOOD is committed to enhancing the lives of
people with disabilities.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
are eligible to apply for this position. This action
constitutes a special measure under section 12 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
The 12 month graduate scheme offers
professional development and training,
with exposure to a cross-section
of the department leading to
ongoing employment.
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special
measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people a eligible to apply.
Cancer Council is seeking a collaborative and engaging
Program Manager to lead the Aboriginal Prevention
Program. Supported by a small team and engaging with
the Aboriginal community and other key stakeholders,
your role is to lead all aspects of the program including
team leadership, strategic planning, relationships and
partnership development, program implementation,
reporting and evaluation.
YAGOONA
To find out more visit www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers
or contact Hiranthi Perera on (03) 9514 6423.
Koori Graduate Recruitment
and Development Scheme
App
icatio s close
close on Monday
M
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2 December
Decemb 2014.
Applications
Cancer Council Victoria is committed to reducing the
impact of cancer and tailoring strategies for Aboriginal
and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The Prevention
Division includes a broad range of cancer prevention and
screening programs including Quit Victoria, SunSmart,
PapScreen Victoria, the Obesity Policy Coalition, alcohol
policy and bowel cancer screening program.
This full-time fixed term position to 23 December 2015
provides a salary within range $71,500 to $84,500 pa plus
superannuation, annual leave loading and the benefits of
not-for-profit salary packaging. We can also offer a
flexible and friendly work environment, social and
wellbeing activities, and a location close to public
transport.
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RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT
WORKERS - CASUAL
Aboriginal Prevention
Program Manager
• Pivotal case management position
• Opportunity available in Swan Hill
Total Salary Package: $86,869 - $92,186*
The Aboriginal Health Practitioner role will provide
coordination of care and will participate in the provision
of Case Management for Danila Dilba Health Service
clients with moderate to end stage chronic kidney disease.
In addition this position will also coordinate and provide
support to the pharmacist providing clients with home
medicine reviews.
For further information please contact Lesley Woolf
Manager Chronic Disease and Care Coordination on
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Acute Registered Nurse
Total Salary: $101,401 - $108,939*
To facilitate the delivery of acute care, emergency
management within Danila Dilba Health Services, by
providing high quality, comprehensive and culturally
appropriate clinical care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander clients of the greater Darwin Area.
For
further
information
please
contact
Malcolm
Darling
General
Manager
Knuckey
St and Men’s Clinic on 08 89425438 or email
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Danila Dilba Health Service is an Aboriginal community
controlled organisation that provides comprehensive, highquality primary health care and community services to Biluru
(Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people in Yilli Rreung
(greater Darwin) region.
An opportunity exists to become part of the team working at
Seymour Health on Closing the Aboriginal Health Gap within
the Hume Region.
This position will be a short term vacancy to assist with leave
coverage until April 2015.
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing
support and follow up to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people who have accessed medical assistance within areas of
the health service with particular focus on the Urgent Care
Centre. They are also responsible for providing a pathway of
care to link people into primary health care, other health
professionals and community support in the region.
Current Drivers license, working with children check and a
current Victorian police check are essential prior to
commencement.
For a copy of the position description please go to the
Seymour Health website on www.seymourhealth.org.au
Applications including a current resume and the names and
contact numbers of three recent referees should be submitted
to the HR Department, Seymour Health, Locked
Bag
1
Seymour
VIC
3661,
or
via
email
[email protected]. by Wednesday 7
January 2015.
In this position, an applicantsʼ Aboriginality is a genuine
occupational qualification and is authorised under 2010
Equal Opportunity Act Section 12 – Special Measures.
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service is a community service
organisation that has been helping people battle poverty and
disadvantage since 1976.
As an organisation committed to social justice, Good Shepherd
Youth & Family Service, is working towards reconciliation with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We employ direct services, administrative and management staff in
the following areas:
• women and girls
• young people
• families and children
• financial inclusion
• business and finance
• marketing and fundraising
• organisational development
• social policy and research
We advertise all our positions at www.goodshepvic.org.au where
you can also register to receive job updates via email for all Good
Shepherd Youth & Family Service’s vacancies. Please remember to follow the application process outlined in the
position description and address the key selection criteria if you
wish your application to be considered.
Employment is subject to a current Working with Children Check (E)
& Police Record Check.
Details: daniladilba.org.au
Remote Indigenous
Community Placement
Senior Project Officer (Identified)
TEAM LEADER
AHASI - Miller
BoysTown is a Not for Profit Organisation operating in the
remote Balgo community, Western Australia.
Job No: N48967
Location: Miller
Both positions are offering a 12 month fixed term contract.
Being a Team Leader means working with different
challenges each day, from providing advice and guidance to
Case Workers in the field, to negotiating with other providers
and health professionals on suitable activities, reporting on
team outcomes and completing administration tasks.
Please refer to the BoysTown website for full details
https://www.boystown.com.au/about/working.php
Enquiries are welcome to Amanda Ronan-Hearn on (07) 38
67 1376 or email: [email protected]
To be successful you will have:
• Hands-on supervisory experience in the community
services field;
• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander;
• Relevant Qualifications in community services or a related
field;
• A can do attitude and a professional approach to working
as a part of a team.
• Understanding of the complexity of Aboriginal culture and
history, and the impact that culture including social and
emotional issues and history has on the provision of health
services to Aboriginal clients.
Applications close 11pm Friday 9th January 2015
PROFESSIONAL
Aboriginal Higher Education
Officer
If you are interested in the position visit our New Horizons
careers website to complete the online application.
Applications close COB 7 January 2015.
Riawunna Centre
Riawunna provides academic and cultural support
for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,
staff and communities.
The Aboriginal Higher Education Officer will provide
a high level of support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students at the University of Tasmania.
The successful applicant will provide information
for students on a wide range of issues and activities
relevant to the University.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are
encouraged to apply.
ALLIED HEALTH NURSE
HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE
1214AKM CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
The appointee will liaise with Aboriginal organisations
and communities, other educational institutions, and
schools to promote education and recruit Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander students.
VACANCY NOTICE
Vacancy 14339
For more information and other
career opportunities visit
utas.edu.au/jobs
Full Time - Ongoing
The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service currently has a vacancy in their
Community Programs Unit and is looking to employ a suitable person to
fulfill the role of Allied health Nurse – Home and Community Care
The VAHS is a Community Controlled Organisation that provides primary
and preventative health care, including physical, emotional and social
support to the Aboriginal Community.
The role requires the person to plan, coordinate and deliver nursing services
to elders, chronically ill patients and younger people with disabilities and
their carers.
The successful applicant will hold a current Nursing registration in the state
of Victoria. They will have an understanding of current HACC guidelines
and services and a proven track record in case management and participation
in care plans for clients at VAHS. The successful applicant will work closely
with Aboriginal Health Workers, Allied Health Professionals and General
Practitioners to provide a holistic approach to health care
Salary Packaging benefits are available.
For a copy of the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria
please contact Merindah Brown on (03) 9419 3000 and if you wish to
find out more about the position please contact Denise McGuinness on
(03) 9419 3000.
Closing Date: Friday 9th January, 2015
Join the leader in Aboriginal primary health care
provision in the South East
Applicants should address the key selection criteria and state full details
of qualifications and experience including referees to:
Pangula Mannamurna Inc is an Aboriginal community
controlled health service based in Mount Gambier. The
organisation provides a comprehensive range of health and
wellbeing services including social and emotional wellbeing;
clinical care, early intervention; child and parenting programs;
and advocacy, delivered through holistic and culturally
respectful approaches.
Pangula Mannamurna Inc is expanding its organisational
development team and we are looking for experienced,
energetic, passionate, driven, organised people with excellent
communication skills, who have an eye for detail and can work
within an Aboriginal cultural framework, to fill the following
vacancies:
Mr Jason King, Chief Executive Officer, Victorian Aboriginal Health
Service, 186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy 3065 or emailed to
[email protected]
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Organisational Development
Manager
The Amaroo Local Aboriginal Land Council (ALALC) is seeking
applications from experienced and motivated people interested
in a rewarding career undertaking a new and challenging role
of Chief Executive Officer.
This position has recently been established following
amendments to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act, 1983 (ALRA)
as amended, and provides an excellent opportunity for the
successful applicant.
This position holder will provide an extensive range of
assistance and support to the elected Board through the dayto-day management of the ALALCʼs affairs in accordance with
delegated authorities; the provision of sound and accurate
advice and the implementation of the Boardʼs resolutions in a
timely and appropriate manner.
The successful applicant will have demonstratable knowledge
and understanding of the ALRA, the capacity to interpret and
implement legislation and sound communication skills.
Organisational and management experience is essential
together with an understanding of accounting practices and
principles. A sound knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal
issues would also be required.
All applicants must obtain a copy of the recruitment package
containing the Position Description and selection criteria and
address the selection criteria for their application to be
considered. For a recruitment package contact the Contact
Officer Charles Lynch: by email: [email protected] or
on 0400491544.
Note: Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification for
the above position and is authorised under Section 14D of the
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Applications to be marked “Confidential” and forwarded to
Charles Lynch at:
Charles Lynch
Amaroo Local Aboriginal Land Council
PO Box 890
Tamworth NSW 2340
Level 7 ACCHS Award
Full time – fixed term contract to 30th June 2015,
possibility of extension depending on funding.
This senior management role is part of the leadership team
and improves operations across the organisation in: planning
and review, finance, human resources, risk management and
contributes significantly to development of performance
priorities and objectives measurement. This role will also assist
strengthening beliefs, values and behaviours and building
people and performance strategies and capacity.
Quality and Communications
Team Leader
Level 5 ACCHS Award
0.8 FTE – Fixed term contract to 30th June 2015,
possibility of extension depending on funding.
Will administer the quality improvement activities of the
organisation, and will oversee marketing, asset management
and HR functions.
Full salary packaging is available.
Copies of the job descriptions are available through the
website on www.pangula.org.au, or through contacting
Reception on 8724 7270. Enquiries about the roles to Karen
Glover.
Applications:
• Must detail relevant experience as outlined in the Essential
Criteria, using the Statement of Responsibilities section 4.
• Addressed to: Karen Glover, CEO, Pangula Mannamurna
Inc, PO Box 942, Mount Gambier 5290 or email to
[email protected]
• To be received by Tuesday 6th January, 2015.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are
encouraged to apply.
Pangula Mannamurna is a smoke free environment.
AMAROO
Local Aboriginal Land Council
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(Attractive Remuneration Package Negotiable)
Clerk Grade 9/10
Department of Family & Community Services
Parramatta, Western Sydney District
Job Reference Number 00003CJS
Are you an Aboriginal person looking to develop a career in project management
with the added benefit of working on essential community projects and engaging
with the community?
About us
The Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) delivers services to some of the
most disadvantaged individuals, families and communities in NSW. Family and Community
Services supports over 800,000 people across NSW through its own services and through
NGOs that it funds to provide services. We have excellent career opportunities and access to
NSW public sector working conditions.
About the Opportunity
The Senior Project Officer primarily supports the implementation of programs to develop and
support initiatives and projects that promote FACS services to Aboriginal clients and the
broader Aboriginal community.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement and coordinate projects, policies and practices in line with FACS
objectives which deliver effective outcomes and meet client service delivery needs.
• Provide advice, support, undertake tasks and implement project plans as required to
support and facilitate effective project management and implementation.
• Builds key strategic relationships across FACS and with external stakeholders to ensure
services are informed by and meet changing community and business area expectations.
Essential Skills
• You will have a good understanding of Project methodologies and personal drive to
promote and support FACS services to Aboriginal clients.
• You will be innovative, supportive, able to show initiative and problem solve to assist
develop projects that promote FACS services.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal social, cultural and
economic issues.
• Demonstrated experience working in a project environment.
• Well developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including the ability
to write business reports, correspondence and project briefs.
Job Notes
This is a temporary full-time role in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act
2013 for a period of up to twelve (12) months. Aboriginality is an essential requirement for
this position.
A current Australian Driver’s Licence is a requirement for this role.
If successful in this role you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check
clearance number prior to commencing in the role. To obtain further information please visit
www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au
To apply, please visit www.jobs.nsw.gov.au quoting Job Reference Number 00003CJS
Salary range: $97,883 pa – $107,863 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and
annual leave loading.
For enquiries: Please contact Maggy Yeum on (02) 9407 1566
Closing date: Tuesday, 13 January 2015 at 11:59pm
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Community Training &
Development Manager
Construction (Trade) Trainer
DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER
Nambucca Heads
Exciting times are driving innovation and change. UnitingCare NSW.ACT is a leading and
growing not-for-profit organisation with a strategic vision to inspire people, enliven communities
and confront injustice through its services. We are presently transforming our organisation to
better meet the needs of the people we serve and to respond to a changing and increasingly
competitive environment.
WHAT WE DO
Our services are delivered on behalf of the Uniting Church and focus on marginalised,
disadvantaged and vulnerable families, children, individuals and older people. We work in aged
care, early childhood education, foster care, disability services and family counselling. We also
run the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre in Kings Cross and speak out courageously on
social issues that affect people and communities. We are a progressive organisation with strong
values.
JOIN OUR DYNAMIC AGED CARE TEAM
Progress your career with UnitingCare Ageing NSW.ACT, the aged care ministry of the Uniting
Church and the single largest provider of aged care services in NSW and the ACT.
We are now looking for a dedicated and proactive Deputy Service Manager. We want someone
who thoroughly enjoys a busy role and has a passion for providing exceptional care. This is an
excellent opportunity for an experienced Aged Care nurse to develop their leadership skills,
build their career and expand their experience.
SELECTION CRITERIA
• Registered Nurse with current registration through AHPRA.
• Experience working within a residential aged care environment.
• Experience managing staff.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Awareness and knowledge of current issues affecting older people.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate – advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with roster management.
• Knowledge of ACFI and care planning experience.
• Knowledge of quality improvement, accreditation systems and OH&S.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance and Legislation.
Applicants must be in a position to demonstrate the values of UnitingCare, have a high level of
personal integrity and a willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church.
SIEZE THE OPPORTUNITY
This is an opportunity for you to work for an industry leader, which enriches lives through its
services.
As a highly regarded, progressive non-for-profit employer, we provide our employees with great
career pathways, ongoing educational opportunities, great salary packaging, competitive
remuneration, friendly and supportive work environments, motivated staff and inspired
leadership.
Love Your Work. Join Our Team. Make a Difference. Apply Now.
TO APPLY NOW
Please visit our careers page www.unitingcarenswact.org.au/careers
For Further Information Please Contact: Jo Butler on (02) 6598 5200
If you require assistance with your application please contact HR Services on (02) 1300 797
358.
Closing Date: 5pm on 30th January 2015
UnitingCare is proud to be an EEO employer. UnitingCare supports an inclusive approach in the
workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual
preferences, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
are encouraged to apply.
Appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Federal Criminal Records check.
Applications close 19th January 2015
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Australia?
If you love solving complex problems, being a part of change
and having real impact on Indigenous issues and
communities then PwC’s Indigenous Consulting (PIC) is the
place for you.
PROJECT MANAGER
Koorie Energy Efficiency Project (KEEP)
• Full time, contract position until 30th June 2016
• Based at Collingwood (and outreach across Victoria)
• Supportive and dynamic work place culture
In partnership with, Aborigines Advancement League (AAL), Ngwala Willumbong (Ngwala) and
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), an exciting position has become
available within the Koorie Energy Efficiency Project team at Kildonan UnitingCare.
The Koorie Energy Efficiency Project (KEEP) is a three year initiative trialling and evaluating
activities and strategies that assist low income and vulnerable Victorian Aboriginal households
to become more energy efficient.
Reporting to Kildonan’s Social & Financial Inclusion area, and a multi-stakeholder project
governance group, the KEEP Project Manager will be responsible for the day to day oversight
of KEEP.
Key functions of the role include:
• Overseeing project delivery that ensures high quality of service to Aboriginal households and
communities across Victoria in relation to energy efficiency including financial health and
wellbeing.
• Establishing and managing relationships with key partners and stakeholders in consultation
with Senior and Executive Managers.
• Coordinating regular internal and external communication regarding the KEEP project
including advocacy in relation to emerging consumer issues.
• Leading project development, quality assurance, continuous improvement and evaluation of
the KEEP project.
• Providing leadership, management, mentoring and supervision to the KEEP project team
and working collaboratively with the KEEP partner agencies and much more.
To be successful in this role you will need to identify as a person of Aboriginal background, have
experience leading and managing staff and/or multidisciplinary teams and demonstrated
experience working with Aboriginal organisations and communities.
For More information in regards to role responsibilities and key selection criteria, please see
the Position Description at http://www.kildonan.org.au/careers/career-opportunities/
Kildonan has a rigorous recruitment process involving thorough reference checking,
undertaking a National Criminal Records Check and obtaining/ holding a valid Working with
Children Check (E) Card is mandatory to this process.
For enquiries about this position please contact Jim Downey, Senior Manager on (03) 9412
5710.
Please apply by forwarding your cover letter, a current resume and a response to the key
selection criteria to:
Marnie Shine
People & Culture Officer
In response to continued & sustained growth in demand for
our services, we are seeking an exceptional and experienced
Director to join PIC in Canberra to lead a high performing
team and play a key role in our future growth.
Aboriginal
Straitt Islander People are strongly encouraged
Ab
original and Torres Strai
to apply.
If this sounds like you then please send your application via email with the
subject line Confidential to [email protected] before close of business on the 9
January 2015 or contact Jason Eades on (03) 8603 4397 for further information.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Indigenous Consulting
www.pwc.com.au/pic
Community Engagement Officers (X2 roles)
Koorie Energy Efficiency Project (KEEP)
• Full time, contract positions until 30th June 2015
• Co-located at Kildonan Collingwood and Aboriginal partner agencies in metro
Melbourne (and outreach throughout Victoria)
• Supportive and dynamic work place culture
In partnership with Aborigines Advancement League (AAL), Ngwala Willumbong (Ngwala) and
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA), two exciting positions have become
available within the Koorie Energy Efficiency Project (KEEP) team at Kildonan UnitingCare.
KEEP is a three year initiative trialling and evaluating activities and strategies that assist low
income and vulnerable Victorian Aboriginal households to become more energy efficient.
Community Engagement Officers will be responsible for identifying and engaging key
stakeholders across Victoria to promote the KEEP project.
Key functions of the role include:
• Develop strategies and timeframes to engage and communicate with Aboriginal
organisations and communities.
• Undertake promotional visits to Aboriginal, organisations and communities and when
required, assist in facilitating KEEP community workshops and other engagement activities.
• Work closely with project team members and partner organisations to implement effective
promotions and communications.
• Liaise with other community service providers to identify support networks and services
available to Aboriginal households.
• Identify probable issues within regions that may impact on Aboriginal households living
costs.
To be successful in this role you will need to identify as a person from an Aboriginal
background, have experience working with Aboriginal people, communities and service
providers, and have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
For More information in regards to role responsibilities and key selection criteria, please see
the Position Description at http://www.kildonan.org.au/careers/career-opportunities/
Kildonan has a rigorous recruitment process involving thorough reference checking,
undertaking a National Criminal Records Check and obtaining/ holding a valid Working with
Children Check (E) Card is mandatory to this process.
For enquiries about this positions please contact Jim Downey, Senior Manager on (03) 9412
5710.
Please apply by forwarding your cover letter, a current resume and a response to the key
selection criteria to:
Marnie Shine
People & Culture Officer
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 4th January 2015
VCAT Exemption A252/2012
The Independent Commission Against Corruption is looking for an experienced, efficient
and motivated person to assist the ICAC to undertake its purpose to expose and minimise
corruption in the NSW public sector.
ICAC OFFICER (Identified)
Elsa Dixon
Aboriginal Employment Program
ICAC Officer Grade 2
Temporary full-time – 12 months
Sydney CBD
Total remuneration package valued up to $83,778 pa
(Salary $75,578 pa)
The ICAC is offering a secondment (temporary employment) development opportunity under
the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Program.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 4th January 2015
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised by section 14(d) of the
Anti Discrimination Act, 1977.
VCAT Exemption A252/2012
To be eligible to apply for this position applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
• Aboriginality; and
• Be currently permanently employed in the NSW public service or with a local
government authority.
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The role will encompass the successful applicant working within two business units
of the Commission over a period of twelve months. For the first six months the person
will work in the Corruption Prevention Division and the second six months will work in the
Assessments Section.
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Early Learning Staff:
Get a career that
matters.
Out Of Home Care
Opportunities:
Get a career that
matters.
UnitingCare Children’s Services is currently seeking to
fill the following Aboriginal Identified positions with our
Yenu Allowah Early Learning Service in Mount Druitt:
UnitingCare’s Out Of Home Care program in Dubbo has
several exciting opportunities available!
• Caseworker - Permanent Full Time
• Coordinator - Two Permanent Full Time
• Support Worker - Two Permanent Part Time (20 hrs/wk)
If you are an experienced Out Of Home Care
professional looking to join a highly reputable Not For
Profit Organisation with amazing staff benefits, apply
today!
• Centre Cook - part time, 25 hrs/week
• Early Childhood Teacher - full time, 38 hrs/week
(approved Bachelor in Early Childhood degree)
• Educator - full time, 38 hrs/week
• Casual Educators
You will be required to support the service in the
provision of high quality care and education for
children.
Tranby Aboriginal College
invite expressions of interest for applicants for
CASUAL LECTURERS
for the Diploma of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Legal Advocacy program.
Applicants should have legal qualifications,
teaching or community advocacy experience.
As well as an understanding of issues
affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities and effective communication
skills.
applicants are encouraged to submit an
expression of interest.
Please forward cover letter outlining your
relevant
experience
and
CV
to:
[email protected].
Applications close
January 2015.
Wednesday
7th
For more information about Tranby
Aboriginal College and its courses:
http://www.tranby.edu.au
getacareerthatmatters.com.au
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Apply online by: 5pm 22 January 2015
Apply online by Tuesday 6 January 2015.
Please view our job description online.
We are an EEO Employer and are committed to principles of Diversity.
We are an EEO Employer and are committed to principles of Diversity.
Children’s Services
Shift Supervisor (Identified)
Level 4 Yr 1-4
Ongoing Full-Time, Cobham Juvenile Justice Centre – St Marys
Department of Justice, Juvenile Justice
Reference No. 00003CKU
Salary range $67,996 pa – $77,942 pa PLUS employer’s contribution to superannuation
and annual leave loading
Applications can be lodged online at
liveandworkhnehealth.com.au/work/
opportunities-for-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-people/
Application Information Packages are available
at this web address or by contacting
the application kit line on (02) 4985 3150.
Job Description:
The Shift Supervisor coordinates the work of Youth Officers across the Centre to ensure that
daily routines, security, casework and program attendance are resourced appropriately so that
care and custody of detainees and the safety of staff is maintained at all times.
Job Notes: There are two ongoing full-time roles available. Further information about these
roles is available on-line and applicants must address the full selection criteria. In this position,
an applicant’s Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised in
accordance with Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. It is an offence under the
NSW Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998 for a person convicted of a serious
sex offence to apply for this position.
Administration Officer Level 2
Manning Rural Referral Hospital, Taree
Enquiries: Vickie Taylor, (02) 6592 9812
Reference ID: 228532
Closing date: 28 December 2014
Recommended applicants for positions will be subject to a working with children check, which
includes prohibited employment, criminal record, apprehended Violence Order and relevant
employment proceedings. The Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, requires
persons engaged in children related work to have Working with Children clearances.
If successful in this role you will be required to provide a Working with Children Check
clearance number prior to commencing in the role. All applicants may be subject to prior
employment and referee checks. An Eligibility List may be created to fill future permanent or
temporary positions.
This is a targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference
will be given to applicants of Aboriginal
descent. Exemption is claimed under S21 of the
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Salary and conditions in accordance with relevant
award. Hunter New England Health promotes the
values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect &
Empowerment and is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Selection Criteria, Information Packages and to apply on-line: www.jobs.nsw.gov.au
Refer to Reference No: 00003CKU
Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2015
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NSW Health Service: employer of choice
Enquiries: Rob Ferguson & Carol Godkin on (02) 9833 6555
Ceduna Koonibba
Aboriginal Health Service
Aboriginal Corporation ICN 7405
• $90,000 to $100,000 + Super
• Housing/Relocation assistance available
• Salary Package Negotiable
• Salary Sacrificing under PBI rules
As a community controlled Aboriginal health service
operating from Ceduna, on the west coast of South
Australia, CKAHSAC provides a range of high quality
services designed to improve the wellness and health
of Aboriginal People. We offer excellent working
conditions, supportive and skilled colleagues and an
organisational culture that focuses on continuous
improvement and ongoing learning.
The CEO is responsible for the efficient and effective
planning, budgeting, management and administration
of all aspects of the organisation. The position has the
day-to-day responsibility and accountability of the
organisation through implementing the broad direction
of the organisationʼs Strategic Plan and for the
development of a responsive and innovative model of
health service delivery that meets the requirement of
the Aboriginal community.
The successful candidate will possess: outstanding
leadership and communication skills; a sound
understanding of Aboriginal culture and community; a
sound knowledge of Aboriginal health issues; and
strong business acumen. Aboriginal People are
strongly encouraged to apply.
For further information contact: Debra Miller, Chair of
CKAHSAC Board, on 0458 778 801.
For a copy of the Job & Person Specification, email:
Dianne
Jacobs,
HR
Consultant
on
[email protected]
LOCAL AREA MANAGER
St Marys Local Area Command, St Marys
Aboriginal targeted position
Clerk Grade 9/10 – Permanent Full-Time
Jobs.NSW Requisition Number: 000038Q0
Salary Package: $119,027. Salary: $97,883 – $107,863. Package includes annual salary,
employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Job Description:
This position is an integral part of the Local Area Command Management Team and also forms
part of the Region wide management team. The position manages and is responsible for all Local
Area Command (LAC) administrative functions with financial management, employee
management and leadership responsibilities. The position also provides Human Resource services
to all Local Area Command personnel both police and administrative.
Job Notes:
• Applicants for this position must satisfy the Aboriginality criteria.
• Applicants should hold a current driver’s licence with no traffic offences recorded on their
driving history within the last six (6) months.
• For your application to be considered, you must:
o Give written responses addressing each of the selection criteria using the text boxes
provided in the online application; or
o Attach a document addressing each of the selection criteria to your application.
o Attach an up-to-date resume to your application.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a rigorous National Police Check (criminal history)
prior to commencement.
• Applications can only be submitted electronically online via the Jobs.NSW website.
Enquiries: Ingrid Thompson – Region Manager on (02) 9689 7635
For the Selection Criteria, a full downloadable position description, information package
and to apply – please go to Jobs.NSW (www.jobs.nsw.gov.au) and search for Requisition
Number 000038Q0
Closing Date: Sunday 28 December 2014
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Applications should address the Selection
Criteria provided within the J&PS, and include
a current resume and contact details for three
referees. Applications will close strictly at 5.00
pm on Friday, 30 January 2015. No late
applications will be accepted.
All applications must be EMAILED to:
[email protected]
Notice of applications to register area
agreements on the Register of Indigenous
Land Use Agreements
State of Queensland
Notification day: 24 December 2014
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service is a community service
organisation that has been helping people battle poverty and
disadvantage since 1976.
As an organisation committed to social justice, Good Shepherd
Youth & Family Service, is working towards reconciliation with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We employ direct services, administrative and management staff in
the following areas:
Description of the agreement area:
The agreement area covers about 1022 sq km in the northern part of the
Cape York Peninsula.
Relevant LGA: Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council
Agreement area boundary compiled using data sources from, and with
permission of, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Qld).
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The agreement area covers about 6,944 square kilometres and is
located approximately 75 kilometres north east of Weipa on the
Cape York Peninsula.
We advertise all our positions at www.goodshepvic.org.au where
you can also register to receive job updates via email for all Good
Shepherd Youth & Family Service’s vacancies. Relevant LGA: Cook Shire Council, Northern Peninsula Area Regional
Council and Torres Shire Council
Please remember to follow the application process outlined in the
position description and address the key selection criteria if you
wish your application to be considered.
Agreement area boundary compiled using data sources from, and with
permission of, the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (Qld).
Employment is subject to a current Working with Children Check (E)
& Police Record Check.
Parties to the agreements and their contact addresses:
Larry Woosup, Asai Pablo, Charles Woosup, Walter Moses, Anzac McDonnell, Francis Brisbane, Meun Lifu, George Pausa and Bernard Charlie
on their own behalf and on behalf of the Northern Cape York #1 People
C/- Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 2496, Cairns QLD 4870
Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council
[Party to QI2014/075]
C/- Preston Law
PO Box 707N
Cairns North QLD 4870
Ergon Energy Corporation Limited
[Party to QI2014/076]
C/ MacDonnells Law
GPO Box 79
Brisbane QLD 4001
The agreements contain the following statements:
[Explanatory notes in brackets inserted by the National Native Title Tribunal]
QI2014/075 Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council Northern Cape York Group #1 ILUA
4.4 Subdivision P of Division 3 of Part 2 of Native Title Act is not intended to apply to any Future Acts for which the Native Title Parties have
given consent under this deed.
8.1 The Native Title Parties consent to the continuing operation, use and maintenance of: (a) the Non-Extinguishing Infrastructure [infrastructure
built before the commencement date, not being a public work validly constructed or established on or before 23 December 1996]; (b) the land on which
the Non-Extinguishing Infrastructure is located; and (c) any land or waters which is adjacent to the land on which the Non-Extinguishing
Infrastructure is located which is necessary for, or incidental to, the operation of the Non-Extinguishing Infrastructure.
9.1 Without limiting the generality of clause 9.2, the Native Title Parties consent to: (a) the operation and maintenance by or on behalf of the
Council; (b) the use by the public; and (c) the dedication by the Minister, of that area of land within the Road Opening Area.
9.2 The parties acknowledge that certain constructed roads within the Road Opening Area have been constructed wholly or partially outside the
area of land dedicated, declared, notified or taken for public use as a road (“off alignment roads”).
9.3 Without the [sic] limiting the generality of clauses 9.1 or 9.2, the Native Title Parties consent to:
(a) the operation and maintenance of off alignment roads by or on behalf of the Council; (b) the use by the public of off alignment roads; and (c) to
the extent that the off alignment roads are constructed outside of the area of land dedicated, declared, notified or taken for public use as a road,
the dedication by the Minister to a width of up to sixty (60) meters, of the Road Opening Area.
10.2 A Work or Activity is an Approved Future Act for the purposes of this Deed if: (a) it is described in a Proposed Activity Notice or Revised
Activity Notice given to the Native Title Parties; and (b) either:- i) the Native Title Parties have given a Concurrence Notice; or ii) consent is
deemed to be given under paragraph 10 of Schedule 2.
10.4 The Parties consent to the doing of Approved Future Acts.
11.1 The Parties consent to the construction or carrying out of Minor Works or Activities on the conditions described in Schedule 3.
11.2 This clause does not apply to any part of the ILUA Area where Native Title Rights and Interests have been extinguished.
“Works or Activities” means any Council Infrastructure or activity or grant of any Occupancy Interest that Council may provide or undertake
after the Commencement Date other than Minor Works or Activities.
[Schedule 3 defines Minor Works or Activities as including constructing Council Infrastructure in emergency circumstances, tree lopping in certain
circumstances, repairing and reinstating any damaged or destroyed Council Infrastructure, inspecting and maintaining Council Infrastructure, fencing or
barricading Council Infrastructure other than roads, erecting sign posts and accessing the Agreement Area for the before mentioned purposes. Schedule 3 also
details conditions imposed on Council when undertaking minor works including providing notice to the Native Title Party prior to undertaking minor works in
certain circumstances].
Technical Assistant (Grade 1) – F/T
Ref: 219448 – Permanent Full Time
at Liverpool Hospital
Salary: $46,486 – $48,495 pa
Enq: Jean-Jacques Dath
Ph: (02) 8738 4730
Secretary to ICU
Ref: 220291 – Perm P/T 20 hpw at Liverpool Hospital
Salary: $24.79 – $25.67 ph
Enq: Bonni Dy
Ph: (02) 8738 3400
Administrative Officer (Level 3) –
General Services
Ref: 207923 – Permanent Full Time at Liverpool
Salary: $52,664 – $54,396 pa
Enq: Tatanya Simmonds
Ph: (02) 8738 6444
Ward Clerk Weekends (Admin Office L2)
– Birthing Unit/Paediatrics
Ref: 227001 – Permanent Part Time 16hpw
at Liverpool
Salary: $24.79 – $25.67 ph
Enq: Elizabeth Cozanitis
Ph: (02) 8738 3742
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5.1 The Parties consent to the doing of any particular future act and any class of future acts specified in this Agreement.
5.2 The Parties consent to Ergon Energy performing any of the following future acts:
(a) Minor Works; (b) access to the Agreement Area for the purposes of the activities in clause 5.2(a); (c) use of all land siting electricity
infrastructure in existence at the execution date (“relevant Electricity Infrastructure”) and of any adjacent land reasonably required for
operational use and maintenance of relevant Electricity Infrastructure;
(d) access to all land referred to in clause 5.2(c) by way of access tracks in existence at the execution date (“relevant access tracks”); (e) any future
acts on Aboriginal land subject to the prior written consent of the entity holding the Aboriginal Land having been obtained; and (f) the grant of
any easement, licence or permit over relevant Electricity Infrastructure.
5.10 The Parties agree that Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision P of the NTA [Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)] does not apply to any future act, to which the
Parties have consented, within this Agreement.
6.1 [The Native Title Party consents to the State of Queensland granting Ergon Energy any tenure or other interest over land within the Agreement Area on
which Electricity Infrastructure is located].
7.2 Despite clause 7.1, the Native Title Party consents to and authorises Ergon Energy’s use of all land on which Electricity Infrastructure existing
at the Execution Date (the “relevant Electricity Infrastructure”) is located and all land adjacent to any of the relevant Electricity Infrastructure
which is necessary for the operation, use, maintenance and repair of the relevant Electricity Infrastructure.
7.3 Where the Electricity Infrastructure referred to in clauses 7.1 and 7.2 is powerlines or other Electricity Infrastructure located in airspace, the Native
Title Party consents to and authorises Ergon Energy’s use of an area of 10 metres on each side of the line on the ground falling beneath the relevant
Electricity Infrastructure for any purpose necessary or incidental to the operation, use, maintenance or repair of the relevant Electricity Infrastructure.
7.7 Where Ergon Energy uses access tracks other than dedicated roads, within the Agreement Area which are in existence on the Execution Date
(the “relevant access tracks”) and for the purpose of accessing the relevant Electricity Infrastructure, the Parties consent to and authorise Ergon
Energy and its Contractors to: (a) use the relevant access tracks for access purposes; (b) maintain and repair the relevant access tracks; and (c) be
granted an interest in the nature of an easement, permit or licence over the area covered by those access tracks.
8.1 If, before the Execution Date, Ergon Energy had or acquired a right or interest in the Agreement Area under a way-leave agreement, easement,
licence, permit, statutory or contractual access arrangement, Act or Regulation, the Parties: (a) consent to the exercise of those rights and interests;
(b) agree not to challenge the validity of those rights and interests; and (c) agree that, to the extent of any inconsistency, those rights or interests
prevail over Native Title.
[Schedule 2 defines Minor Works as including tree lopping and tree clearing in certain circumstances, repairing or reinstating any damaged or destroyed
Electricity Infrastructure, maintaining and inspecting Electricity Infrastructure, accessing the Agreement Area for the before mentioned purposes and
installation of street light poles and service/intermediate poles that are tied into the existing powerline system in urban areas/town precincts. Schedule 2 also
details conditions imposed on Ergon Energy when undertaking minor works including providing notice to the Native Title Party prior to undertaking minor
works in certain circumstances].
“Electricity Infrastructure” means “Works” as defi ned in section 12(1) of the Electricity Act 1994 (QLD) and includes “Operating Works” as
defi ned in section 12(3) of that Act.
Details of the terms of the agreement are not available from the National Native Title Tribunal.
For assistance and further information about this application, call Michelle Mann on freecall 1800 640 501 or visit www.nntt.gov.au.
Shared country, shared future.
Female Aboriginal Hospital Liaison
Officer (AHEO Non-Grad)
Ref: 225155 – Perm P/T 20 hpw at Liverpool Hospital
Salary: $24.16 – $35.59 ph
Enq: Alison Pryor
Ph: (02) 8738 6716
Closing Date: 30 December 2014
Female Aboriginal Health Worker
(AHEO Non-Grad) – Child and
Family Health
Ref: 229157 – Perm P/T 18 hpw at Community
Health Services, Narellan
Salary: $24.16 – $35.59 ph
Enq: Erika Lehner
Ph: (02) 4640 4515
Closing Date: 13 January 2015
Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine
occupational qualification and is authorised under
section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Being female is recognised as a genuine
occupation qualification and is authorised under
section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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Responses to an application to register an ILUA—where the application has not been certified:
Because these applications for registration of indigenous land use agreements have not been certified by the Representative Aboriginal/Torres
Strait Islander Bodies for the area, there is no opportunity to make a formal objection to the registration of the agreements. However, if you claim
to hold native title in relation to any of the land or waters covered by any of these agreements, you may wish, within the notice period, to make
a native title determination application or equivalent application under a law of a state or territory in respect of any part of the area covered by
the agreements. The application must be made by 24 March 2015. If that application is registered on the Register of Native Title Claims, the
registered native title claimants must be a party to the relevant agreement before it can be registered.
Closing Date: 30 December 2014
These are targeted positions in accordance with
Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977,
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and
greater consideration will be given to suitable
Aboriginal applicants, in order to improve access
to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal
applicants must demonstrate Aboriginality in
addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Please apply online by visiting:
nswhealth.erecruit.com.au
NSW Health Service: employer of choice
Z01154R
QI2014/075 Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council
Northern Cape York Group #1 ILUA
• women and girls
• young people
• families and children
• financial inclusion
• business and finance
• marketing and fundraising
• organisational development
• social policy and research
• Extensive, demonstrated experience in facilitating Community
Development initiatives and projects
• Superior ability in effective communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Industry Knowledge
• Sound experience within the mental health and community sector
• Demonstrated ability to consult with a wide range of stakeholders to
develop local referral networks and implement community awareness
and education campaigns
• Ability to document, monitor and review community awareness strategies
and plans
• Excellent computer skills, abilities to produce newsletters and health
promotion resources
• Superior ability in effective communication, both written and verbal
• Ability to develop and facilitate interactive workshops to service providers
and young people
work within the Community Development Team in the active and
meaningful engagement of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
community across Parramatta, Mount Druitt and Penrith.
Engagement Officer headspace Mt
Druitt, Parramatta and Penrith
headspace Mt Druitt, Parramatta and Penrith brings together an
integrated and collaborative team of co-located and affiliated
services, working as a coordinated network. headspace Mt Druitt,
Penrith and Parramatta aims to provide a one stop shop approach
of services to young people aged between 12-25yrs who are at risk
of mental health and substance use issues across Western Sydney.
headspace is Australiaʼs National Youth Mental Health Foundation.
The mission is to deliver improvements in the mental health, social
well being and economic participation of young Australians. To this
end, headspace aims to be the focal point for youth mental health
issues across the country.
headspace Mt Druitt, Penrith and Parramatta is currently seeking the
services of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement Officer to
This is an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
identified position.
The position also will work closely with other public and non-government
organisations to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
in accessing headspace services, as well as working with the clinical team
to work toward best possible outcomes for young people engaged in the
headspace model.
This position will be instrumental in developing, implementing and
evaluating projects to build the capacity of the community to respond to
mental health, drug and alcohol, primary care and social recovery issues of
young people, via a broad range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
targeted community awareness and health promotion activities.
Furthermore this position will develop and implement strategies to ensure
meaningful and broadly inclusive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth
engagement, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family / carer
involvement.
Applicants should hold a current drivers license and be computer literate in
Windows Office programs.
If you are interested please forward a cover letter addressing the above
criteria by the below closing date.
It is essential that applicants can demonstrate the experience working
within a health promotion/community development context, which includes:
Closing date: 25th December 2014
NOTICE OF PROPOSED GRANT OF EXPLORATION LICENCES
NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (CTH) SECTION 29
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Exploration Licence 30507 sought by ABM
RESOURCES NL, ACN 009 127 020 over an
area of 4 Blocks (13 Sq Kms) depicted below for
a term of 6 years, within the TAYLOR locality.
134º 04'
21º 28'
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DAVENPORT
PPL 969
NT POR 3375
EL 30637
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Exploration Licence 30601 sought by IAN
MICHAEL COLE, over an area of 6 Blocks (21
Sq Kms) depicted below for a term of 6 years,
within the BATCHELOR locality.
ADELAIDE
RIVER
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Exploration Licence 30583 sought by GOSSAN
RESOURCES PTY LTD, ACN 161 395 964 over
an area of 9 Blocks (30 Sq Kms) depicted below
for a term of 6 years, within the PINE CREEK
locality.
DOUGLAS-DALY
PL 903
NT POR 2683
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Exploration Licence 30419 sought by
CROCODILE GOLD AUSTRALIA PTY LTD,
ACN 136 505 587 over an area of 51 Blocks
(165 Sq Kms) depicted below for a term of 6
years, within the PINE CREEK locality.
FRANCES CREEK
DOUGLAS-DALY
PL 815
NT POR 1630
Exploration Licence 30606 sought by KALBAR
RESOURCES LTD, ACN 149 545 362 over an
area of 146 Blocks (476 Sq Kms) depicted
below for a term of 6 years, within the FLORA
locality.
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EL 30583
137º 00'
18º 39'
EL 30605
NICHOLSON
PPL913
NT POR 1
EL 30445
ANNINGIE
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Exploration Licence 30584 sought by GIANTS
REEF EXPLORATION PTY LTD, ACN 009 200
346 over an area of 6 Blocks (11 Sq Kms)
depicted below for a term of 6 years, within the
TENNANT CREEK locality.
TENNANT
CREEK
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Exploration Licence 30614 sought by GIANTS
REEF EXPLORATION PTY LTD, ACN 009 200
FLYNN locality.
134º 01'
19º 26'
134º 15'
19º 40'
PEKO
EL 30614
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Exploration Licence 30607 sought by KALBAR
RESOURCES LTD, ACN 149 545 362 over an
area of 18 Blocks (50 Sq Kms) depicted
below for a term of 6 years, within the FLORA
locality.
BRADSHAW
PL 1023
NT POR 3685
WOMBUNGI OUTSTATION
131º 05'
TENNANT CREEK
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PHOSPHATE AUSTRALIA LIMITED, ACN 129
158 550 over an area of 250 Blocks (812 Sq
Kms) depicted below for a term of 6 years, within
the ALEXANDRIA locality.
136º 50'
18º 57'
TABLELANDS
PPL 985
NT POR 651
EL 30604
14º 50'
DELAMERE
PPL 1038
NT POR 3982
MOUNT BARWOLLA
EL 30607
RANKEN STORE
BARKLY HOMESTEAD
ROADHOUSE
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TERRITORY PHOSPHATE PTY LTD, ACN 130
065 351 over an area of 56 Blocks (180 Sq Kms)
WAUCHOPE locality.
134º 18'
20º 40'
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Exploration Licence 30648 sought by TM
an area of 52 Blocks (174 Sq Kms) depicted
below for a term of 6 years, within the FLYING
FOX locality.
133º 49'
14º 13'
DAVENPORT
PPL 1022
NT POR 653
EL 30648
EL 30613
FLY ING FOX
PPL 1188
NT POR 6518
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Exploration Licence 30649 sought by TM
an area of 215 Blocks (715 Sq Kms) depicted
below for a term of 6 years, within the CHAPMAN
locality.
FLY ING FOX
PPL 1179
NT POR 4775
133º 59'
14º 22'
MOROAK
BARKLY HOMESTEAD
ROADHOUSE
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ALI - CURUNG
RANKEN STORE
MURRAY DOWNS
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WARUMUNGU
PPL 946
NT POR 408
EL 30584
EL 30606
PHOSPHATE AUSTRALIA LIMITED, ACN 129
158 550 over an area of 250 Blocks (813 Sq
Kms) depicted below for a term of 6 years, within
the MITTIEBAH locality.
DAVENPORT
PPL 969
NT POR 3375
UTOPIA
KATHERINE
131º 39'
13º 30'
DOUGLAS
132º 07'
13º 42'
BURRUNDIE
PPL 1134
NT POR 1631
TENNANT CREEK
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NT POR 4440
EL 30419
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131º 29'
14º 50'
HAY ES
CREEK
133º 56'
21º 22'
BARROW CREEK
131º 52'
13º 44'
MARGARET RIVER
PPL 1213
NT POR 6299
Exploration Licence 30445 sought by CLANCY
EXPLORATION LIMITED, ACN 105 578 759
over an area of 237 Blocks (736 Sq Kms)
BARROW locality.
PINE CREEK
EMERALD
SPRINGS
131º 13'
13º 14'
Exploration Licence 30588 sought by ARGECO
PTY LTD, ACN 122 153 271 and IRAKLIS
ROUSSOS NOMINEES PTY LTD, ACN 009 600
RANFORD HILL locality.
TAY LOR HILLS
ANMATJERE
PPL 1103
NT POR 655
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Exploration Licence 30637 sought ABM
RESOURCES NL, ACN 009 127 020 over an
area of 79 Blocks (244 Sq Kms) depicted below
for a term of 6 years, within the CONICAL HILL
locality.
EL 30649
ROPER VALLEY
MOROAK
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PROPOSAL TO GRANT PETROLEUM EXPLORATION PERMIT
SECTION 29 NATIVE TITLE ACT 1993 (COMMONWEALTH)
The State of Western Australia HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Minister for Mines and Petroleum C/- Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street,
East Perth WA 6004 may grant the following Petroleum Exploration Permit application/s applied for under the section 31 of the Petroleum and Geothermal
Energy Resources Act 1967 (WA).
NUMBER
APPLICANT
AREA
SHIRE
STP-EPA-0118
AUSTRALASIAN ENERGY PTY LTD
PALATINE ENERGY PTY LTD
9,336.4 km²
Ngaanyatjarraku (100%)
LOCALITY
The Application is a square covering a total of 121 5’ x 5’ graticular blocks, 55 of which are within the 1 million map sheet SG51 (Wiluna), the 66 remaining
blocks are within the 1 million map sheet SG52 (Petermann Ranges). The application occupies a total area of 9336.4 km² and is located in the Officer Basin.
The north-west corner of the application is situated approximately 57 kilometres north-east of the Tjirrkarli Community and the south-east corner of the
application is located approximately 31 kilometres south-west of the Warburton Community.
The application commences at a point the north-west corner of the application 125°35’04.82”E ; 25°29’55.01”S, thence east along a parallel to a point
126°30’04.81”E ; 25°29’54.99”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 126°30’04.86”E ; 26°24’54.98”S, thence west along a parallel to a point
125°35’04.86”E ; 26°24’55.06”S, and finally north along a meridian, back to the starting point at 125°35’04.82”E ; 25°29’55.01”S.
All coordinates are in Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA94)
Nature Of The Act: Grant of petroleum exploration permit/s, which authorises the applicant to explore for petroleum, and to carry on such operations and
execute such works as are necessary for that purpose in the permit area for a term of 6 years from the date the grant becomes effective and may be renewed
for a further two 5 year terms.
Notification Day: 17 December 2014
Native Title Parties: Under Section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993, persons and those who are a body corporate have until 3 months after the notification day
to take certain steps to become native title parties in relation to any of the land and/or waters that will be affected by the act. The 3 month period closes on
17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3
Subdivision P of the Native Title Act 1993. Enquiries in relation to filing an application for either native title determination or prescribed body corporate to
become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100. The exploration
permit may be granted if, by the end of the period of 4 months after the notification day (i.e. 17 April 2015), there is no native title party under section 30
of the Native Title Act 1993 in relation to the area of the exploration permit.
For further information about the act (including extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the application), contact the Petroleum Division, Department of
Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, or free call 1800 628 767 (ask for extension 23813).
adcorp F97076
Number
Applicant
Area
Shire
STP-EPA-0116
TAMBORAN RESOURCES LIMITED
8094.7 km²
NGAANYATJARRAKU (100%)
LOCALITY
The Application covers a total of 105 5’ x 5’ graticular blocks which are all within 1 million map sheet SG51 (Wiluna) and is located in the Officer Basin.
The application occupies a total area of 8094.7 km².
The north-west corner of the application is located approximately 43 kilometres south-east of the locality of Everard Junction, the south-east corner is
located approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Mount O’loughlin near Lake Gillen in the Gibson Desert and the south-east corner is located 48 kilometres
south-south-west of the Tjirrkarli Community.
The application commences at a point the north-west corner of the application at 124°45’04.83”E ; 25°29’55.04”S, thence east along a parallel to
a point 125°35’04.82”E ; 25°29’55.01”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 125°35’04.86”E ; 26°24’55.06”S, thence west along a parallel to a
point 124°50’04.88”E ; 26°24’55.11”S, thence north along a meridian to a point 124°50’04.86”E ; 25°59’55.08”S, thence west along a parallel to a point
17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3
Subdivision P of the Native Title Act 1993. Enquires in relation to filing an application for either native title determination or prescribed body corporate to
become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100. The exploration
permit may be granted if, by the end of the period of 4 months after the notification day (i.e 17 April 2015), there is no native title party under section 30 of the
Native Title Act 1993 in relation to the area of the exploration permit.
For further information about the act (including extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the application), contact the Petroleum Division, Department
of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, or free call 1800 628 767 (ask for extension 23813).
adcorp F97081
Notice of an application for
determination of native title
in the state of Queensland
This is an application by a native title claim group who are asking the Federal Court to determine that the
group hold native title in the area described below.
A person who wants to become a party to this application must write to the Registrar of the Federal
Court, PO Box 13084, George Street Post Shop, Brisbane, QLD, 4000 on or before 30 March 2015. After
30 March 2015, the Federal Court’s permission to become a party is required.
Under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) there can be only one determination of native title for a particular
area. If a person with native title rights and interests does not become a party to this application, there
may be no other opportunity for the Federal Court, in making its determination, to take into account
those native title rights and interests in relation to the area concerned.
Application name: Wierdi People of the Wribpid Nation
Federal Court File No: QUD566/2014
Date fi led: 28 October 2014
Registration test status: The Native Title Registrar has not
accepted this application for registration.
Although this application has not been registered, the Federal
Court may still refer the application for mediation and/or make
a determination in relation to it.
Description: Application area covers about 47,480 sq km,
extending landward to approximately 80km east of Barcaldine.
Relevant LGA: Barcaldine, Central Highlands, Charters
Towers, Isaac, Mackay and Whitsunday Regional Councils.
Data statement: claimant application boundary compiled by the National Native Title Tribunal based on data
sourced from and used with permission of the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Queensland.
For assistance and further information about this application, call Tracey Jefferies on freecall
1800 640 501 or visit www.nntt.gov.au.
GT12878
Kitjarra Residential Operations
Coordinator
Institute of Koorie Education
Deakin University is committed to deliver the highest quality services to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people as prospective and current students and alumni –
increasing access, participation, retention and success for Indigenous Australians within
the higher education sector. Deakinʼs Institute of Koorie Education was established in
1991, with its unique community-based learning model providing a culturally safe and
welcoming learning environment.
The Kitjarra Residency and Study Centre directly supports the Universityʼs strategic and
operational objectives including objectives relating to the participation and retention of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Community engagement and the
provision of a consistently excellent student experience. The Kitjarra Residency and
Study Centre is a 24 hour a day operation which provides accommodation to students
enrolled through the Institute of Koorie Education. Students study through the
Community-Based Delivery model which requires attendance on-campus for 1-2 week
study blocks throughout the year.
Reporting to the General Manager, Student Services, the position is responsible for
ensuring that the cultural integrity of the Universityʼs Aboriginal and Torres Strait
teaching and learning environment provides high quality residential services to student
residents from Aboriginal Nations across Australia. The position is accountable for the
effective response to University strategic objectives through facility management and
the provision of outstanding service and student support functions. Key responsibilities include establishing and nurturing a positive residential community
culture characterised by cultural respect, inclusiveness and integrity, celebration of
diversity, commitment to internal and external community service and strong academic
and University life engagement. The successful candidate will have a proven successful management background with
demonstrated leadership skills. With an established ability to deal effectively and
empathically with staff and students this will be an exciting and rewarding role for
someone who thrives on seeing our students succeed.
About the organisation
Deakin University enjoys a reputation for being accessible, helpful and friendly. It has a
longstanding reputation for its use of cutting-edge information technology while
providing highly personalised student experiences. Deakin has a growing international
research reputation, ranking in the top 3% of universities globally across the three major
rankings.
An ambitious LIVE the future strategic plan has the University focussed on bringing the
opportunities of the digital age to deliver brilliant education and world-class innovation
and research, while strengthening communities and delighting staff, students and
friends.
Further information regarding why you might consider Deakin University can be found
here:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-at-deakin/why-work-at-deakin
Deakin University value our staff and understand that they are more than just their jobs,
thatʼs why we offer benefits that enhance work life. For more information on why Deakin
is your employer of choice visit http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/careers-atdeakin/your-employer-of-choice
Applications close: 18th Jan 2014
To apply: Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV and responses to Key Selection
Criteria via the Careers at Deakin webpage.
NOTICE INITIATING NEGOTIOATIONS
WITH NATIVE TITLE PARTIES MINING ACT
1971 (SA) SECTION 63M
TAKE NOTICE that, TAMAS KAPITANY of 13 Olive Road, Devon Meadows,
Victoria, 3977, proposes to carry out mining-operations pursuant to Mineral Claim
3443, including any extensions, renewals, transfers, assignments or other
dealings with Mineral Claim 3443 and any other Mineral Claim authority or interest
in a Mineral Claim authority held over the area of Mineral Claim 3443 on:
DESCRIPTION OF AREA
MINERAL CLAIM 3443
The land located in the State of South Australia , approximately 42km South West
of Woomera, referred to as Mt Gunson and is the land bounded by:
Commencing at a point being the intersection of latitude -31o25ʼ40” and longitude
137o10ʼ55” thence, North West to -31o25ʼ30” and 137o10ʼ27”, thence South to 31o25ʼ37”, thence South East to -31o25ʼ45” and 137o10ʼ55” and thence north to
the point of commencement.
AREA of the land: approximately 13.05 Hectares.
All the within latitudes and longitudes being geocentric and expressed in the terms
of the Geocentric Datum of Australia (GDA94)
The general nature of the proposed mining operations that are to be carried
out on the land is:
Shallow excavation of Gypsum crystals and associated mineral salts. Very low
impact with no mechanical equipment used. No damage to the area.
The proposed operations are authorised by the following Mineral Claim
Authorities under the Mining Act 1971 (SA):
Mineral Claim 3443 and Mining Lease application TO2426 of which TAMAS
KAPITANY is the registered holder.
TAMAS KAPITANY (and his successors or assigns) seeks to negotiate a
native title mining agreement under Part 9B of the Mining Act 1971 (SA) in
the respect of the proposed mining operations of the Land.
NOTE: If, two (2) months after this notice is given as required by the Mining Act
1971 (SA), there are no persons registered under the law of the State of the
Commonwealth as holders of, or claimants to, native title in the Land, TAMAS
KAPITANY (or his successors or assigns) may apply ex parte to the Environment,
Resources and Development Court for a summary determination authorising
entry to the Land for the purpose of carrying out mining operations on the Land,
and the conduct of mining operations on the Land.
Any person who holds or may hold native title in the land who requires further
information regarding this notice is invited to contact the proponent:
TAMAS KAPITANY
13 Olive Road, Devon Meadows, VIC, 3977
Telephone: (03) 5998 2493
Facsimile: (03) 5998 2685
Contact: Cameron McKenzie
NOTICE TO GRANT MINING TENEMENTS
The State of Western Australia HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, C/- Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004 may grant the following tenement applications under the Mining Act 1978:
Tenement Type
No.
Applicant
Area
Locality
Centroid
Shire
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Exploration Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
08/2646
09/2116
15/1448
25/516
28/2488
28/2502
28/2506
28/2507
28/2508
29/939-40
31/1091
37/1206
38/2998
38/3002
38/3004
39/1812
40/342
46/1040-I
47/3200
51/1656-57
51/1661
52/2780
52/3163-I
52/3168
57/992
57/995
57/1000
58/457
69/3312
69/3313
69/3316
70/4655
77/2254-I
77/2258-I
77/2265
77/2266
77/2267
77/2268
15/5911
15/5926
15/5944
15/5946
15/5947
39BL
49BL
1BL
1BL
3BL
91BL
22BL
96BL
30BL
140BL
1BL
2BL
6BL
2BL
1BL
45BL
2BL
33BL
24BL
100BL
13BL
21BL
2BL
5BL
1BL
13BL
50BL
32BL
1BL
1BL
24BL
68BL
8BL
12BL
200BL
200BL
200BL
200BL
60.33HA
9.99HA
3.27HA
3.40HA
120.50HA
62km SE’ly of Onslow
122km NE’ly of Gascoyne Junction
33km SE’ly of Widgiemooltha
40km NE’ly of Kambalda
111km NE’ly of Kalgoorlie
145km N’ly of Balladonia
139km W’ly of Rawlinna
34km N’ly of Menzies
104km E’ly of Menzies
44km E’ly of Leinster
67km E’ly of Cosmo Newberry Mission
14km N’ly of Laverton
52km W’ly of Cosmo Newberry Mission
62km S’ly of Laverton
53km NE’ly of Menzies
75km SE’ly of Nullagine
45km S’ly of Karratha
104km NE’ly of Meekatharra
18km NW’ly of Meekatharra
45km S’ly of Newman
45km E’ly of Newman
28km W’ly of Newman
117km S’ly of Sandstone
42km SW’ly of Sandstone
67km N’ly of Sandstone
32km S’ly of Cue
148km NW’ly of Wiluna
139km NW’ly of Wiluna
136km N’ly of Wiluna
12km SW’ly of Cunderdin
61km N’ly of Koolyanobbing
8km S’ly of Southern Cross
89km E’ly of Paynes Find
109km SE’ly of Paynes Find
122km SE’ly of Paynes Find
95km NE’ly of Bencubbin
10km SE’ly of Widgiemooltha
20km SW’ly of Coolgardie
9km NW’ly of Widgiemooltha
1km S’ly of Coolgardie
17km N’ly of Widgiemooltha
Lat: 21° 55’ S Long: 115° 38’ E
Lat: 24° 9’ S Long: 115° 55’ E
Lat: 31° 37’ S Long: 121° 53’ E
Lat: 30° 58’ S Long: 121° 59’ E
Lat: 30° 11’ S Long: 122° 25’ E
Lat: 31° 11’ S Long: 123° 29’ E
Lat: 30° 30’ S Long: 122° 5’ E
Lat: 30° 54’ S Long: 123° 46’ E
Lat: 30° 26’ S Long: 122° 20’ E
Lat: 29° 23’ S Long: 121° 5’ E
Lat: 29° 44’ S Long: 122° 6’ E
Lat: 27° 58’ S Long: 121° 8’ E
Lat: 27° 55’ S Long: 123° 34’ E
Lat: 28° 30’ S Long: 122° 24’ E
Lat: 28° 8’ S Long: 122° 23’ E
Lat: 29° 9’ S Long: 122° 34’ E
Lat: 29° 22’ S Long: 121° 27’ E
Lat: 22° 19’ S Long: 120° 40’ E
Lat: 21° 7’ S Long: 116° 45’ E
Lat: 26° 2’ S Long: 119° 20’ E
Lat: 26° 26’ S Long: 118° 25’ E
Lat: 23° 45’ S Long: 119° 39’ E
Lat: 23° 26’ S Long: 120° 9’ E
Lat: 23° 24’ S Long: 119° 27’ E
Lat: 28° 59’ S Long: 119° 39’ E
Lat: 28° 16’ S Long: 119° 0’ E
Lat: 27° 25’ S Long: 119° 3’ E
Lat: 27° 43’ S Long: 117° 54’ E
Lat: 25° 25’ S Long: 120° 6’ E
Lat: 25° 30’ S Long: 120° 8’ E
Lat: 25° 24’ S Long: 121° 11’ E
Lat: 31° 44’ S Long: 117° 8’ E
Lat: 30° 16’ S Long: 119° 24’ E
Lat: 31° 18’ S Long: 119° 18’ E
Lat: 29° 32’ S Long: 118° 33’ E
Lat: 29° 44’ S Long: 118° 40’ E
Lat: 29° 56’ S Long: 118° 40’ E
Lat: 30° 12’ S Long: 118° 33’ E
Lat: 31° 34’ S Long: 121° 37’ E
Lat: 31° 6’ S Long: 121° 3’ E
Lat: 31° 27’ S Long: 121° 29’ E
Lat: 30° 57’ S Long: 121° 10’ E
Lat: 31° 20’ S Long: 121° 32’ E
ASHBURTON SHIRE
UPPER GASCOYNE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
KALGOORLIE-BOULDER CITY
MENZIES SHIRE
MENZIES SHIRE
LEONORA SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE, MENZIES SHIRE
MENZIES SHIRE
EAST PILBARA SHIRE
ROEBOURNE SHIRE
MEEKATHARRA SHIRE
MEEKATHARRA SHIRE
MEEKATHARRA SHIRE
EAST PILBARA SHIRE, MEEKATHARRA SHIRE
EAST PILBARA SHIRE
SANDSTONE SHIRE
SANDSTONE SHIRE
SANDSTONE SHIRE
CUE SHIRE, MOUNT MAGNET SHIRE
WILUNA SHIRE
WILUNA SHIRE
WILUNA SHIRE
CUNDERDIN SHIRE, QUAIRADING SHIRE, YORK SHIRE
YILGARN SHIRE
YILGARN SHIRE
MENZIES SHIRE, SANDSTONE SHIRE, YILGARN SHIRE
MENZIES SHIRE, YILGARN SHIRE
YILGARN SHIRE
MUKINBUDIN SHIRE, WESTONIA SHIRE, YILGARN SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
15/5949
15/5950-S
5.00HA
9.00HA
3km E’ly of Coolgardie
19km NW’ly of Widgiemooltha
Lat: 30° 57’ S Long: 121° 11’ E
Lat: 31° 21’ S Long: 121° 28’ E
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
16/2872-S
16/2873-S
24/4856
7.98HA
8.30HA
126.61HA
45km NW’ly of Coolgardie
45km NW’ly of Coolgardie
47km NW’ly of Kalgoorlie
Lat: 30° 37’ S Long: 120° 53’ E
Lat: 30° 37’ S Long: 120° 53’ E
Lat: 30° 25’ S Long: 121° 8’ E
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
COOLGARDIE SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
24/4863
94.86HA
Lat: 30° 19’ S Long: 120° 58’ E
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
24/4864
24/4876
26/4017
185.69HA
3.00HA
142.23HA
33km NE’ly of Kambalda
Lat: 30° 27’ S Long: 121° 5’ E
Lat: 30° 26’ S Long: 121° 8’ E
Lat: 31° 3’ S Long: 121° 58’ E
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
30/1125
36/1806-S
37/8517
38/4154
39/5515
54.91HA
8.84HA
73.59HA
122.13HA
197.96HA
45km W’ly of Menzies
57km NE’ly of Leinster
54km NW’ly of Leonora
68km E’ly of Cosmo Newberry Mission
89km S’ly of Laverton
Lat: 29° 40’
Lat: 27° 31’
Lat: 28° 27’
Lat: 27° 54’
Lat: 29° 23’
MENZIES SHIRE
LEONORA SHIRE
LEONORA SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE
LAVERTON SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
40/1357-S
9.90HA
45km S’ly of Leonora
Lat: 29° 16’ S Long: 121° 27’ E
MENZIES SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
51/2888
127.05HA
108km NW’ly of Meekatharra
Lat: 25° 43’ S Long: 118° 0’ E
MEEKATHARRA SHIRE
Prospecting Licence
Prospecting Licence
74/362
74/363
FMG PILBARA PTY LTD
RED DOG PROSPECTING PTY LTD
AVOCA RESOURCES PTY LTD
ANGORA BLUE PTY LTD
PUMPHREY, Andrew Ian
NEAROLOGY PTY LTD
MINEX (AUST) PTY LTD
NEAROLOGY PTY LTD
GREAT WESTERN EXPLORATION LIMITED
GREAT WESTERN EXPLORATION LIMITED
EDWARDS, Robert Glenn
INDEPENDENCE NEWSEARCH PTY LTD
YELO RESOURCES PTY LTD
DUKETON MINING LTD
DUKETON MINING LTD
MATSA RESOURCES LIMITED
NEAROLOGY PTY LTD
ATLAS OPERATIONS PTY LTD
KML NO 2 PTY LTD
GAL (WA) PTY LTD
ZEUS MINING PTY LTD
GEOLOGICAL RESOURCE SOLUTIONS PTY LTD
FMG PILBARA PTY LTD
PUCK RESOURCES PTY LTD
FMG RESOURCES PTY LTD
GOLD & MINERAL RESOURCES PTY LTD
MINEX (WEST) PTY LTD
MURCHISON GOLD MINES PTY LTD
IRON WEST RESOURCES PTY LTD
YILGARN IRON PTY LTD
BULLSEYE MINING LIMITED
BULLSEYE MINING LIMITED
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI AUSTRALIA LIMITED
MINCOR RESOURCES NL
XIAO, Zhi Qiang
SAUNDERS, Frederick Charles
FOCUS MINERALS LTD
STACEY, Steele
MADDERN, Anthony Charles
FOCUS MINERALS LTD
CARTHEW, Michael John
CARTHEW, Glen Holman
SIMMONDS, Paul John
SIMMONDS, Paul John
HOOPER, Chad
GREEN, Richard Kenneth
WRIGHT, William Richard
PHOTIOS, Michael John
HALLIGAN, Robert William
MCCRORIE, Peter David
STEHN, Anthony Paterson
SCOTT, Brett Anthony
ILES, Kevin
BLOOMFIELD, Geofrey Edward
WICKSTEED, Mark Edward
LOHSE, Dennis
BIGGS, Glen Neil
FITTON, Grant
LING, Monte Justin
ISSLER, Natacha Andrea
SPENCER, Paul Geoffrey
HENDERSON, Brian Arthur
SCATTINI, Trevor James
THOMPSON, Walter Ivan
BROWN, Alan
INGRAM, Richard Barrie
ARITI, Steven Ross
SILVER LAKE RESOURCES LIMITED
SILVER LAKE RESOURCES LIMITED
114.70HA
14.65HA
15km SE’ly of Ravensthorpe
16km SE’ly of Ravensthorpe
Lat: 33° 38’ S Long: 120° 11’ E
Lat: 33° 39’ S Long: 120° 11’ E
RAVENSTHORPE SHIRE
RAVENSTHORPE SHIRE
S Long: 120° 34’ E
S Long: 121° 4’ E
S Long: 121° 3’ E
S Long: 123° 34’ E
S Long: 122° 7’ E
Nature of the act: Grant of prospecting licences which authorises the applicant to prospect for minerals for a term of 4 years from date of grant. Grant of Special Prospecting Licences, which authorises the applicant to prospect for minerals for a term up to 4 years from the date of
grant. Grant of exploration licences, which authorises the applicant to explore for minerals for a term of 5 years from the date of grant.
Notification day: 17 December 2014
Native title parties: Under section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), persons have until 3 months after the notification day to take certain steps to become native title parties in relation to applications. The 3 month period closes on 17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes
a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision P of Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Enquiries in relation to filing a native title determination application to become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court
of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100.
Expedited procedure: The State of Western Australia considers that these acts are acts attracting the expedited procedure. Each licence may be granted unless, within the period of 4 months after the notification day (i.e. 17 April 2015), a native title party lodges an objection with the
National Native Title Tribunal against the inclusion of the statement that the State considers the grant of the licence is an act attracting the expedited procedure. Enquiries in relation to lodging an objection should be directed to the National Native Title Tribunal, Level 5, 1 Victoria Avenue,
Perth, or GPO Box 9973, Perth, WA 6848, telephone (08) 9425 1000.
For further information about the act (including extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications), contact the Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, or telephone (08) 9222 3518.
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Number
Applicant
Area
Shire
STP-EPA-0123
DRAGON ENERGY LTD
1278.9 km²
CITY OF GREATER GERALDTON (95.2%) SHIRE OF IRWIN (4.8%)
LOCALITY
The Application covers a total of 17 5’ x 5’ graticular blocks which are all within 1 million map sheet SH50 (Perth) and is located in the Perth Basin.
The application It occupies a total area of 1278.9 km².
The north-eastern corner of the application is located approximately 23 kilometres south-west of the town of Mulewa and the south-western corner is located
approximately 20 kilometres north-east of the town of Dongara.
The application commences at the north-west corner of the application at a point 115°00’05.09”E ; 28°39’55.57”S, thence east along a parallel to a
point 115°20’05.08”E ; 28°39’55.55”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 115°20’5.10”E ; 28°59’55.56”S, thence east along a parallel to a point
115°05’05.10”E ; 28°59’55.58”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 115°05’05.10”E ; 29°04’55.58”S, thence east along a parallel to a point
Native Title Parties: Under Section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993, persons have until 3 months after the notification day to take certain steps to become
native title parties in relation to any of the land and/or waters that will be affected by the act. The 3 month period closes on 17 March 2015. Any person who
is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision P of the Native Title Act 1993.
Enquiries in relation to filing an application for native title determination to become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia,
1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100. The exploration permit may be granted if, by the end of the period of 4 months after the notification
day (i.e 17 April 2015), there is no native title party under section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993 in relation to the area of the exploration permit.
adcorp F97080
Notice of an application to register an area
agreement on the Register of Indigenous
Land Use Agreements
Northern Territory
DI2014/003 Ammaroo ILUA
The agreement area covers about 193 sq km in the vicinity
of Ammaroo Station (PPL 1,105) about 250 km north east of
Alice Springs.
Relevant LGA: Barkly Shire
Agreement area boundary compiled using data sources from,
and with permission of, the NT Department of Lands Planning
& the Environment.
Darcy Claveria
Darcy, 10, to
compete in US
TEN-year-old
Darcy Claveria,
from the Sydney
suburb of
Liverpool, is off
to the United
States next year to represent
Australia in karate at the worldʼs
biggest martial arts tournament.
He will compete in the US
Open in Orlando, Florida, in July.
In the week leading up to the
tournament, Darcy will attend a
week-long boot camp in Orlando.
Darcy was introduced to
International Sport Karate
Association (ISKA) Kempo karate
two-and-a-half years ago and
mixes his passion for the
discipline with jiu jitsu, where he
holds a yellow belt.
He also plays soccer in the
winter months and oztag during
summer.
His mum Crystal plays indoor
and outdoor netball, which
means that between them, sport
consumes a big part of their
lives.
10 sessions a week
Darcy attends 10 training
sessions a week at the
International Martial Arts Centre
at Prestons, Monday to Saturday.
Each session lasts 45 minutes.
He competes in the green belt
division in the Japanese Kempo
style karate and is rated number
six in Australia for Koshiki – a
traditional Japanese martial art
technique.
He also spends time on the
school holidays helping out in the
younger classes at his Prestons
club.
Darcy won his place in the
Australian team to compete in
Florida after competing in the
Australasian championships in
Liverpool on November 30,
where he finished third in jiu jitsu
and third in karate points
sparring.
The trip to America will cost
$3500 plus another $500 for the
boot camp.
Darcy is in Year 4 at Our Lady
of Mt Carmel Primary School, Mt
Pritchard.
Wikipedia says ISKA is one of
the worldʼs major international
bodies regulating karate and
kickboxing matches and is based
in the United States.
It says ISKA was established
in 1985 as a response to legal
and revenue issues that sent the
Professional Karate Association
(PKA) into decline.
ISKA was restructured in 1988
as a Florida corporation, and
since has developed sport karate
and kickboxing to new levels.
It is also established as the
only body to sanction Muay-Thai
fights in Thailand.
Holding a 55% market share
of worldwide market in
kickboxing sports, outside of
Thailand, ISKA has a presence
on all continents.
ISKA is active in about 60
countries.
People wishing to help Darcy
fund h is trip to Florida can log on
to http://www.gofundme.com/ia
58j8
Parties to the agreement and their contact addresses:
Northern Territory of Australia
Department of AttorneyGeneral and Justice
GPO Box 1680
Darwin NT 0801
Ammaroo Pty Ltd
Ammaroo Station
PMB 154
Alice Springs NT 0871
Central Land Council
C\- Central Land Council
PO Box 3321
Alice Springs NT 0871
Banjo Morton Apetyarr and others on behalf of the Aharreng, Akaneng,
Akweranty Anwerret, Alarilpw, Angkeperretyey, Antarrengeny, Areyn,
Arlangkw, Arlpaw, Arnapwenty Imangker, Atnerleengk, Atnwengerrp,
Ileyarn, Irrerlerr, Kwerrkwepenty Lyentyawel Ileparranem, Ntewerrek,
Pwerrk And Tyaw Land Holding Groups
Kayteyte Alyawarr Awenyerraperte Ingherr-Wenh Aboriginal Corporation
The agreement contains the following statements:
4 (a)The Native Title Party agrees to surrender to the Territory any exclusive native title rights which may
be capable of recognition over the Former Stock Routes and Former Stock Reserve.
(b) The Parties agree to: (i) the incorporation of the Former Stock Routes and Former Stock Reserve into
Ammaroo pursuant to s 65 of the PLA; and (ii) use of the Former Stock Routes and Former Stock Reserve
by the Lessee for pastoral purposes pending incorporation of these areas into Ammaroo.
(c) The Lessee agrees, subject to receiving the Minister’s consent under section 60 of the PLA, to surrender
the Land described in Schedule 3.1 and as depicted on the map attached at Schedule 3.2 to this Agreement.
(the Agreed Actions).
5(a) The Parties consent to the doing of the Agreed Actions, whether or not any of the Agreed Actions are
Future Acts.
6(a) The surrender of exclusive native title set out in clause 4(a) of this Agreement is intended to extinguish
any exclusive native title rights and interests that may be capable of recognition in the Former Stock
Routes and Former Stock Reserve.
7(a) Subdivision P (Right to Negotiate), Part 2 of Division 3 of the NTA is not intended to apply to any
Future Act described in clause 5.
Objections to the registration of an ILUA where the application for registration has been certified:
This application for registration of an indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) has been certified by the
Central Land Council, the representative body for the area. Any person claiming to hold native title to
any part of the area covered by the ILUA may object in writing within the notice period to the registration
of this agreement if they think that the application to register the ILUA has not been properly certified.
If you wish to object to the registration of this agreement (and you hold or claim to hold native title in
any part of the area covered by the agreement) you may only object for one reason: in your view, the
application to register the ILUA has not been properly certified, as stated in section 203BE(5)(a) and (b)
of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). You must make this objection in writing and send it to the Native Title
Registrar, National Native Title Tribunal, GPO Box 9973, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000 by 24 March 2015.
Generally, procedural fairness will require that the material you provide is given to certain other persons
or organisations for comment. It may also be taken into account in the registration of other ILUAs and
claimant applications and thus be provided to relevant persons or organisations for comment.
For assistance and further information about this application, call Maryanne Harvey on freecall
GT12824
NOTICE TO GRANT AMALGAMATION APPLICATIONS
The State of Western Australia HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, C/- Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street,
East Perth WA 6004 may grant the following amalgamation applications under the Mining Act 1978:
Exploration No. Applicant
Amalg No. Area
Locality
Centroid
Shire
38/2032
FOCUS MINERALS (LAVERTON)
PTY LIMITED
455744
30km SE’ly of Laverton
Lat: 28° 48’ S
Long: 122° 37’ E
LAVERTON SHIRE
80/4472
HARD ROCK RESOURCES PTY LTD 456736
Lat: 17° 49’ S
Long: 127° 56’ E
HALLS CREEK SHIRE
180.55HA
1150.84HA 50km NE’ly of Halls Creek
Nature of the act: Grant of amalgamation applications which authorises the applicant to explore for minerals.
Native title parties: Under Section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), persons have until 3 months after the notification day to take certain steps to become native
title parties in relation to the applications. The 3 month period closes on 17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation
and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision P of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Enquiries in relation to filing a native title determination application
to become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth, WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100.
Expedited procedure: The State of Western Australia considers that these acts are acts attracting the expedited procedure. Each amalgamation application may be
granted unless, within the period of 4 months after the notification day (i.e. 17 April 2015), a native title party lodges an objection with the National Native Title Tribunal
against the inclusion of the statement that the State considers the grant of the licence is an act attracting the expedited procedure. Enquiries in relation to lodging an
objection should be directed to the National Native Title Tribunal, Level 5, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth, or GPO Box 9973, Perth, WA 6848, telephone (08) 9425 1000.
For further information about the act (including extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications), contact the Department of Mines and Petroleum,
100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, or telephone (08) 9222 3518.
adcorp F97058
NOTICE TO GRANT MINING TENEMENTS
The State of Western Australia HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Minister for Mines and Petroleum, C/- Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street,
East Perth WA 6004 may grant the following tenement applications under the Mining Act 1978:
Tenement Type
No.
Applicant
Area
Locality
Centroid
Shire
Mining Lease
24/951
GPM RESOURCES PTY LTD
190.07HA
48km N’ly of Kalgoorlie
Lat: 30° 20’ S
Long: 121° 17’ E
Mining Lease
24/952
GPM RESOURCES PTY LTD
91.98HA
47km N’ly of Kalgoorlie
Lat: 30° 20’ S
Long: 121° 17’ E
Mining Lease
45/1249
MACPHERSON, David Hugh
571.99HA
38km E’ly of Port Hedland
Lat: 20° 24’ S
Long: 118° 56’ E
PORT HEDLAND TOWN
Nature of the act: Grant of mining leases, which authorises the applicant to mine for minerals for a term of 21 years from notification of grant and a right of renewal
for 21 years.
Native title parties: Under section 30 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), persons have until 3 months after the notification day to take certain steps to become native
title parties in relation to applications. The 3 month period closes on 17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation
and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision P of Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). Enquiries in relation to filing a native title determination application to
become a native title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100. The mining tenements
may be granted if, by the end of the period of 4 months after the notification day (i.e. 17 April 2015), there is no native title party under section 30 of the Native Title
Act 1993 (Cth) in relation to the area of the mining tenements.
For further information about the act (including extracts of plans showing the boundaries of the applications), contact the Department of Mines and Petroleum,
100 Plain Street, East Perth WA 6004, or telephone (08) 9222 3518.
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Sport
Borroloola wins
NT Barra Cup
THE Borroloola
Cyclones beat the
Timber Creek
Dingoes in the final
NT
of the Northern
Territory Cricket
Barra Cup at the
Borroloola Showgrounds Oval.
The final brought the curtain
down on NT Cricketʼs 2014
regional carnival program.
The carnival was split into two
divisions, with two teams from
Borroloola Secondary School, the
Twisters and the Bullets, taking on
the Crazy Women for the Barra
Trophy.
In the Barra Cup draw, the
Dingoes and Cyclones were
joined by Mabunji, Bad Company
from Katherine and the Robinson
River Brumbies.
Through the NT Government
Sport Voucher scheme, NT
Cricket delivered a five-week
program to three local schools
and the Barra Cup weekend
served as a culmination.
Sixty primary school students
contested the MILO T20 Blast
Barra Schools Cup on the Friday
and to then have two teams from
the secondary school involved in
the senior carnival was a
significant outcome.
The Dingoes were contesting
their second successive carnival
final after their runner-up finish at
the Nitmiluk Cup in Katherine two
weeks earlier, but the Cyclones
proved too strong, triumphing by
15 runs, having already
vanquished Nitmiluk Cup winners
Bad Company, in a semifinal.
In the Trophy final, the
Borroloola Bullets defeated the
Twisters by six wickets.
Attention now turns to the
Imparja Cup in Alice Springs in
February.
Forty-one teams competed at
NT Cricketʼs six regional carnivals
staged throughout the Territory
and the Imparja Cup provides an
opportunity for these teams to
compete on a national stage
alongside some of the best
Indigenous cricketers in the
country.
NT Cricketʼs game
development and communications
officer Ed Alexander said this year
had seen a major step forward in
completing a cricketing pathway in
the NT from remote primary
schools to regional carnivals and
right through to a national carnival
– the Imparja Cup.
Notice of an application to register an area
agreement on the Register of Indigenous
Land Use Agreements
State of Queensland
QI2014/078 Northern Cape York Group #1 – State Protected
Areas ILUA
The agreement area covers about 3000 sq km of Cape York
Peninsula, about 100km south east of Bamaga.
Relevant LGA: Cook Shire Council and Torres Shire Council.
Agreement area boundary compiled using data sources from,
and with permission of, the Department of Natural Resources
and Mines (Qld).
Jackie Jackson Jnr batting for the Robinson River Brumbies
against the Borroloola Cyclones.
Parties to the agreement and their contact addresses:
Larry Woosup, Asai Pablo, Charles Woosup, Walter Moses, Anzac McDonnell, Francis Brisbane, Meun Lifu,
George Pausa, Bernard Charlie on their own behalf and on behalf of the Northern Cape York Group #1
C/- Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation
PO Box 2496 Cairns QLD 4870
State of Queensland
Department of Natural Resources and Mines
GPO Box 5221 Brisbane QLD 4001
The agreement contains the following statements:
[Explanatory notes in brackets inserted by the National Native Title Tribunal]
The agreement includes no statements mentioned in subsection 24EB(1) or 24EBA(1) or (4).
The agreement provides for “the exercise of Native Title Rights and Interests in the ILUA Area”.
Objections to the registration of an ILUA where the application for registration has been certified:
This application for registration of an indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) has been certified by the
Cape York Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, the representative body for the area. Any person
claiming to hold native title to any part of the area covered by the ILUA may object in writing within the
notice period to the registration of this agreement if they think that the application to register the ILUA
has not been properly certified. If you wish to object to the registration of this agreement (and you hold
or claim to hold native title in any part of the area covered by the agreement) you may only object for
one reason: in your view, the application to register the ILUA has not been properly certified, as stated in
section 203BE(5)(a) and (b) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). You must make this objection in writing and
send it to the Native Title Registrar, National Native Title Tribunal, PO Box 9973, Cairns, QLD, 4870 by
24 March 2015.
Generally, procedural fairness will require that the material you provide is given to certain other persons
or organisations for comment. It may also be taken into account in the registration of other ILUAs and
claimant applications and thus be provided to relevant persons or organisations for comment.
For assistance and further information about this application, call Michelle Mann on freecall
GT12838
Tambling joins Thunder
RICHARD Tambling
has signed with the
Northern Territory
Thunder for the 2015
NT
North East Australian
Football League
(NEAFL) season.
With his explosive speed and
ability to read the play, the 124-AFLgame midfielder with Richmond and
the Adelaide Crows has returned to
the Territory after his football career
kicked off in 2004 at pick number
four to the Richmond Tigers.
The agile midfielder then joined
the Adelaide Crows in 2010 and has
remained in South Australia where
he has been playing in the SANFL at
Sturt FC since leaving the Crows in
2013.
Tambling, 28, has recently joined
the AFLNT in the role of Katherineʼs
program engagement manager and
will reside in Katherine with his
family.
Meanwhile, the Thunderʼs 2015
premiership campaign has been
bolstered with the re-signing of four
integral players.
Richard Tambling
Picture: Peter Argent
Shannon Rioli (St Marys),
Jonathan Peris (Nightcliff Tigers),
Chris Dunne (Wanderers) and Justin
Beugelaar (Waratah) have pledged
their commitment to Thunder,
coming off the back of a successful
2014 season in which they proved
indispensible to the club.
Sport
Quick, kick
that goal! Karl part of
A
SHOT clock will be
introduced for conversions
and drop-outs as part of a
range of innovations for the
2015 Dick Smith National
Rugby League (NRL)
Auckland Nines.
To maximise playing time,
scoring teams will have up to
25 seconds to complete a
conversion after a try. If they
fail to meet the time limit, the
conversion will be deemed
unsuccessful.
Similarly, defending teams
will have 20 seconds to
complete a drop-out. If they
take any longer, they will be
penalised.
moving
ceremony
THE cricket community paid a
special tribute to Phillip Hughes
during the ceremony before the
start of the First cricket Test
between Australia and India at
the Adelaide Oval on December
9. A welcome to country was part
of the ceremony. It was given by
Karl Telfer (pictured) flanked by
Kirilie Blythman and Bharat
Gohil, who sang the Australian
and Indian national anthems.
Picture: Peter Argent
A fitting farewell
MAGIC’S
MOMENTS
With MICHAEL
OʼLOUGHLIN
[email protected]
I
HAVE refrained from making
comment on some of the issues
surrounding Adam Goodes time as
Australian of the Year.
Adam is more than capable of
speaking for himself and people can
judge him for what he stands for.
But he does deserve our support
and recognition as we head into the
New Year.
The word ʻrecognitionʼ has special
meaning for us all at the moment as
we fight for rightful inclusion in the
Constitution of this country.
In Adam, we recognise all that is
good about our culture and all that is
good in him as a person and a
leader.
That is why I was so glad when
he made the decision to pull on the
boots one more year.
He deserves to go out on his own
terms.
He also deserves to be able to
enjoy the final days of his footy
career without the distraction of being
the ʻgo toʼ person for quotes.
Not that he would ever regret the
opportunities that the last year has
provided.
With his reign as Australian of the
Year fast coming to an end, he said it
pleased him to think heʼd used his
time in that role challenging people to
confront deep-rooted issues that had
been easy to ignore.
As a sporting superstar, he has
highlighted the ugliness of racism
and the curse of domestic violence in
society.
His outspoken views on the
impact ʻcasualʼ racism had on groups
in Australian society who were
subjected to it outraged social
commentators when his message
resonated overseas.
However, Goodes offered no
apology for voicing what his
supporters call inconvenient truths.
It was his hope the conversations
heʼd started – for mutual respect, a
common understanding and an end
to the scourge of racism – would not
only continue, but one day have a
positive outcome.
“Hopefully, people see my time as
Australian of the Year as the start of
something … this continued
conversation weʼre having in the
community about what is acceptable
and not acceptable,” Goodes said.
“That conversation isnʼt going to
end on January 26 when I hand over
the Australian of the Year title to
another worthwhile recipient. It will
continue for many years to come. Itʼll
go way beyond my role as Australian
of the Year to my life after football.
“This year has been a case of
challenging peopleʼs thoughts, and
the good thing about challenging
thoughts is you can have open
dialogue about issues and talk about
the various things that go on in our
communities.
“We can forge an agreement out
of that.”
Goodes was mentioned as a man
with the strength required to become
a politician, but his immediate desire
is to take the Swans, who were the
minor premiers, but dropped their
bundle and lost the grand final by a
whopping 63-points to Hawthorn, to
do better next winter.
“We lost and in a way that was so
un-Swans like, so unlike how Iʼd like
to be remembered,” said Goodes of
why heʼd play on.
“Thatʼs whatʼs going to drive me
next year – I want to be part of a
successful team and I think I can
contribute.”
As a member of the Swans
leadership group, Goodes
appreciated that heʼs expected to set
the benchmark for professionalism
on and off the field. He was aware
the way he conducted himself would
be intensely scrutinised.
After 351 games for the
ʻBloodsʼ and almost 12 tough
months as an outspoken Aussie of
the Year, Goodes has reinforced
the importance of taking
opportunities.
He is a role model for young
Australians through his community
work. He challenges all
Australians with his views on
Australia Day itself being
confronting to many Indigenous
peoples.
“For Aboriginal people, it
means a completely different
thing. But what I am trying to
educate many of my Aboriginal
brothers and sisters is that it
should be a day of celebration
also for us,” he said.
“That we are still here, that we
are still alive and strong, that we
still have our culture, there is still
language. Letʼs not focus on the
negatives any more. Letʼs focus
on the positives. Letʼs rise above it
and be the better ones.”
He talked recently to overseas
journalists of the impact of racism
on his life, saying an incident in
2013 where a 13-year-old girl
called him an ape at a game,
reminded him of just how far
Australia still had to go to combat
racism. The girl subsequently
apologised.
“Iʼm always going to accept an
apology of a young kid who made
a mistake. She didnʼt even know
what she was saying,” Goodes
said.
He added that the incident did
give him an opportunity to raise
the issue of racism publicly.
“That opportunity to not only
educate a 13-year-old girl, but
help educate other members who
sit in the football crowds, people in
the communities, people in the
society, that those sort of things
are unacceptable,” he said.
Adam Goodes told BBC he got
his fair share of racist abuse
growing up because of his
Aboriginal heritage.
He said many people did not
understand how constant racial
abuse, even low level casual
racism, could affect people.
Some people, he said, fell into
a downward spiral of depression
and drug abuse because of the
constant feeling of not belonging.
“Iʼve had family members who
canʼt take it as well as I can. Some
react with violence, drinking,
drugs, these types of things,” he
said.
Goodesʼ challenge to find a
better future for all Australians is
one we should accept.
Perhaps it should be our New
Yearʼs resolution.
Have a safe and happy
Christmas and New Year.
Until Next Time… Keep
Dreaming!
The State of Western Australia HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that the Minister for Mines and Petroleum C/- Department of Mines and Petroleum, 100 Plain Street, East
Perth WA 6004 may grant the following Petroleum Exploration Permit application/s applied for under the section 31 of the Petroleum and Geothermal Energy
Resources Act 1967 (WA).
NUMBER
APPLICANT
AREA
SHIRE
STP-EPA-0121
GOSHAWK ENERGY (OFFSHORE) PTY LTD
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LOCALITY
The Application covers a total of 11 5’ x 5’ graticular blocks which are all within 1 million map sheet SF50 (Hamersley Range) and is located in the Northern
Carnarvon Basin. The application occupies a total area of 878.2 km² entirely within the State Territorial waters.
The north-west corner of the application is located approximately 17 kilometres south-east of Barrow Island, the south-west corner is situated approximately
46 kilometres north-east of the town of Onslow and the eastern side approximately 15 kilometres west of Mardie homestead.
Within the application are several named and unnamed islands. The named ones are: West Island, Mary Anne Island, Large Island, Great Sandy Island, Pup
Island, North Sandy Island, South Passage Island, Passage Island and Angle Island.
The application commences at the north-west corner of the application at a point 115°35’04.64”E ; 20°54’55.26”S, thence east along a parallel to a
point 115°40’04.65”E ; 20°54’55.25”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 115°40’04.66”E ; 21°04’55.24”S, thence east along a parallel to a
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point 115°50’04.67”E ; 20°59’55.22”S, thence south along a meridian to a point 115°50’04.68”E ; 21°09’55.23”S, thence west along a parallel to a
point 115°25’04.66”E ; 21°19’55.29”S, thence north along a meridian to a point 115°25’04.66”E ; 21°14’55.29”S, thence east along a parallel to a
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17 March 2015. Any person who is, or becomes a native title party, is entitled to the negotiation and/or procedural rights provided in Part 2 Division 3 Subdivision
P of the Native Title Act 1993. Enquires in relation to filing an application for either native title determination or prescribed body corporate to become a native
title party should be directed to the Federal Court of Australia, 1 Victoria Avenue, Perth WA 6000, telephone (08) 9268 7100.
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granted unless, within a period of 4 months after the notification day 17 April 2015, a native title party lodges an objection with the National Native Title Tribunal,
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Sport
Vigoro in
far north
By ALF WILSON
ABORIGINAL and Torres Strait
Islander players shone at the
representative vigoro carnival
between Townsville and Cairns with
QLD
star all-rounder Kamara Thompson
scooping the pool of the major
individual awards in the top grade.
Teams from North Queenslandʼs two largest
cities met at Townsvilleʼs Queenʼs Park on
December 6-7 in A grade, veterans and under 18
divisions.
Townsville won the A grade and veterans
divisions while Cairns took out under 18 honours.
The sides played three times in each division,
although one A grade match was not completed
due to rain.
Kamara Thompson took out the batting
aggregate and batting average awards with 77
runs scored for the same average.
Highest score
Her 61 not out also earned her the highest
score trophy.
That aggressive innings included numerous
boundaries and one towering six.
Kamara shared in the bowling aggregate award
with Krichelle Ross, each snaring 10 wickets.
Kamaraʼs won the bowling average with 3.4
and shared in the run outs off a bowler with
Krichelle Ross snaring four each.
The 31-year-old Kamara Thompson said she
was happy to get amongst the runs and wickets
and proud of her Aboringinal descent on her
mumʼs side and Moa (St Pauls), Mer and Mabuiag
TSI heritage on her dadʼs side.
“I was also proud that my 11-year-old son
Kmani Levi and my-seven-year old daughter
Jahnali Levi played in the Townsville under 18
side,” she said.
“My mum was a Kudjala lady from around the
Charters Towers and Greenvale area.”
Cairns A grade player Leichan Williams Snr, of
Darnley descent, said there was a lot TSI vigoro
players in her city.
“They are from three TSI families and play in
the local Cairns competition,” she said.
Vigoro is a team sport played mainly by women
in Australia, that originally combined elements of
cricket and tennis, although in its current form is
more similar to cricket and baseball.
The concrete pitch is slightly shorter in length
than a cricket pitch and the balls are lighter than
cricket balls, and the bat has a different shape
with a handle and a paddle.
There are two teams of 12 players. They each
bat for two innings. The team that scores the most
runs wins.
There are no overs and the batters bat from
one end only. Two bowlers bowl alternately and
can incorporate any type of ʻthrowingʼ action as
long as the ball is released above the shoulder.
If the ball is hit forward of the crease, the
batters must run. Fours and sixes also apply. Byes
and leg-byes add to the teamʼs score.
Players may be dismissed by the same
methods as in cricket – bowled, caught, run out,
stumped, leg before wicket, hit wicket, handled
ball and hit the ball twice.
Chern’ee designs
All Stars jumper
The artwork selected for the 2015 NRL Indigenous All Stars rugby
league jersey was designed by 17-year-old contemporary Indigenous
artist Chernʼee Sutton. The design comes from her painting Thapu
Wani Watina, meaning ʻBrothers Playing Side by Sideʼ in the
Kalkadoon language. Chernʼeeʼs design was unveiled at the launch
of the All Stars series on the Gold Coast. The All Stars match will be
played at Cbus Super Stadium, Robina, on February 13.
Descendants win
Mareeba carnival
By ALF WILSON
From left, Leichan Williams Snr, Kumaya
Kumsing, 3, Jedda Kumsing, 7 and Cairns A
grade player Zanetta Cook.
From left, Jahlese Davern, Leichan Williams
Jnr (both Cairns under 18 players),
Nay-Keesha Stanley, 11, Lorraine Ross
(Townsville under 18 co-coach) and Jahnali
Levi, 7, of St Pauls descent.
Krichelle Ross batting for Townsville.
Townsvilleʼs Kamara Thompson on her way to
the top carnival score of 61 (not out) against
Cairns in A grade.
DESCENDANTS,
consisting mostly of
players of Torres Strait
Islander descent, won
QLD
Mareebaʼs Mooraridgi
Cup All Blacks rugby
league carnival, beating
Yarrabah 36-16 in the final.
Many of the players live in Cairns
and are of Boigu descent. Some came
down from the Torres Strait.
Six teams battled it out at on
November 29-30, Other teams were
Garnet Eagles, Mooraridgi United,
Kalkamuku and Barkey Warriors.
In the semifinals, Descendants beat
Garnet Eagles 26-24 and Yarabah
defeated Mooraridgi United 32-0.
Blockbusting Descendants star
Kepa Sebasio was named best
forward of the carnival; Yarrabahʼs
Milton Mossman player of the carnival
and Garnet Eaglesʼ Jade Arnold best
back.
The winning Descendants side.
Sport
Lalor’s
4-59
against
Indians
JOSH Lalor and
Jonte Pattison
turned out for an
Australian XI in the
second two-day
cricket match
against India leading up to last
weekʼs First Test in Adelaide.
Having played in the first twodayer against India at Glenelg, the
two New South Welshmen lined up
for the second game, also at
Glenelg.
Lalor scored 21 and Pattison 16
in the Australian XIʼs first innings of
243 all out.
Neither batted in the Australian
second innings of 5-83.
India scored 375 in their first
innings, with Lalor outstanding with
the ball, taking 4-59 off 17 overs at
an economy rate of 3.47.
Indiaʼs top order was trumped by
Lalor in their final tune-up for the
First Test.
The visitors started the two-day
game by restricting a Cricket
Australia XI to a total of 243.
But the Indian bowlersʼ efforts
were undermined by an
underwhelming response with the
willow.
Shikhar Dhawan, one of two
Indian batsmen denied a decent hit
in the first game at the same venue,
this time went for a golden duck.
Dhawan clipped a full ball from
Lalor off his pads straight to Jonte
Pattison.
Lalor then dismissed
Cheteshwar Pujara in the 11th over,
the No 3 batsman edging to first slip
Ashton Turner for 22.
The next ball presented Turner
with a more regulation chance.
If the CA XI captain held it, India
would have slipped to 3-36 and
stand-in skipper Virat Kohliʼs innings
would have amounted to one rash
stroke.
Lalor was a late arrival at the
match, having landed in Adelaide
on Thursday morning and making
his way to the ground under
overcast skies. He had attended
attended Phillip Hughesʼ funeral
service in Macksville.
Josh Lalor bowling against India
in the first of two two-day games
in Adelaide. Picture: Peter Argent
Another draft –
more rookies
By PETER ARGENT
FOUR Indigenous players –
Nathan Krakouer, Jermaine
Miller-Lewis, Jack Long and
Anthony Wilson – received
their AFL opportunity as
2014 AFL rookies via an
electronic draft held on Wednesday,
December 3.
For the 26-year-old Krakouer, the draft
gives him a second chance and has given
further opportunities to journeyman Tony
Armstrong and Brett Goodes.
Among five senior listed SANFL players
collected in this yearʼs rookie draft, Krakouer
and Wilson were taken by Adelaide AFL
clubs Port Adelaide and the Crows.
This is a second stint at the Port Adelaide
Power for Krakouer, after playing 40 games
at Alberton between 2007 and 2010, along
with 13 matches with the Gold Coast Suns in
2011.
He was one of the Magpiesʼ stars in the
2014 SANFL grand final loss, while Wilson
played a key role for the victors in that
game – the Norwood Redlegs – as a
hard-running and creative small forward.
The rise of Wilson, also originally from
Alberton, has been outstanding.
The 22-year-old had not played SANFL
football before this season and wasnʼt
regarded as a regular until the middle of the
season.
“It is pretty incredible,” Wilson, who was
playing at the Meningie Bears in rural SA
during 2013, told the Koori Mail.
“Iʼm a bit stunned, but itʼs slowly sinking
in.
“The second half of the year has been
pretty amazing, a premiership and this caps
it off.”
Nathan Krakouer Picture: Peter Argent
Jermaine Miller-Lewis Picture: AFL Media
Explosive pace
Rated the fasted player outside the AFL,
Wilson adds much-needed explosive pace to
the Crowsʼ list.
He has improving foot skills to go with his
speed and played 16 SANFL games in 2014,
including the grand final.
The Powerʼs first selection at pick number
16, Krakouer has been out of the AFL
system for three years, but the management
at Alberton are confident he has the ability to
return to the top level.
“We were pleased with the way Nathan
turned around his fitness and the
commitment he showed to the club on the
track and on the field this year,” senior coach
Hinkley said.
“Itʼs very rare that you can pick up a
player of Nathanʼs talent at pick 16 of the
rookie draft.
“His talent was evident during the season
and he clearly demonstrated the attributes
we think are required to make it on an AFL
list.”
Krakouer, a West Australian junior, has
great skills and knows how to finish when in
range of goal.
Hawthorn second selection (#36)
Jermaine Miller-Lewis played with South
Fremantle in the WAFL and originally hailed
from the Armadale Junior Football Club.
At 187cm, and needing to put some
weight on to his learn 75kg frame,
Miller-Lewis is seen as a talented medium
forward, but missed the AFL Under 18
championships because of injury.
Highlighted skills include his speed and
ability to read the play. That makes him a
dangerous target, particularly on the lead.
Miller-Lewis can produce something special
Anthony Wilson holding the SANFL
premiership cup won this year by the
Norwood Redlegs. Picture: Peter Argent
out of nothing, along with playing the game
with a hard edge and a genuine competitive
spirit.
Long, 18, joins the club where his father
Michael was a dual premiership player and
won the 1993 Norm Smith Medallist.
Nominated under the father-son rookie
pre-selection rule, the wiry youngster
prepared for joining the club by training with
the club during November.
He moved to Melbourne from the
Northern Territory five years ago to board at
Scotch College, and, like his father, played
with St Marys in the NTFL.
First selected by Adelaide in the 2007
AFL Draft, Tony Armstrong was traded to the
Sydney Swans after 14 games with the
Crows.
He then played 15 games in the harbour
Brett Goodes. Picture: Peter Argent
city before being delisted.
Collingwood then picked him up as a
delisted free agent and he played five senior
games last season, including one round
where he played VFL and AFL on the same
day.
Having strong kicking skills, Armstrong
plays mainly as a medium defender and gets
another chance as a rookie.
Brett Goodes, 30, played just the two
senior games for the Bulldogs in 2014, but
still had an outstanding year in the VFL.
He won Footscrayʼs best and fairest and
produced a Norm Goss Medal-winning
performance as best on ground in the Dogsʼ
VFL grand final triumph.
The rebound defender was delisted by
the Bulldogs, but following a large exodus of
experience during the trade period, he
received another chance on the rookie list,
despite his age.
Sport
Three win gold
By JILLIAN MUNDY
THREE Aboriginal boxers
won gold at this yearʼs
Australian Amateur Boxing
League (AABL) national titles
in Hobart recently.
They were Daniel
Parkinson (NSW) in the senior 81kg division,
Keiren Raymond (Queensland) in the
schoolboys 61kg division and Jye Williams
(Tasmania) in the junior 67kg division.
A bunch of other Aboriginal boys and men
took home silver and bronze in the three-day
competition.
The AABL, a breakaway league that
formed in 1987, has clubs in NSW, Victoria,
Tasmania and Queensland, and holds
tournaments far and wide.
President of the Tasmanian arm of the
league, Adrian Lovell, said he would like to
see boxing politics set aside, and the AABL
unified with the officially-recognised Boxing
Australia.
“Itʼs about the kids,” he said.
Promising boxer
Lovell said one of the rising boxers to look
out for was Kieren Raymond from Babinda,
south of Cairns.
“For a kid his age, he shows a lot of
potential, for how raw he is,” Lovell said.
He said Aboriginal kids brought an
awesome dimension to the sport.
Nathan Biara, right, from Rockhampton, shapes
up to Nick Jordan, from Tasmania, in the junior
63.5kg junior elimination final.
Junior 41kg silver medallist Theo Hart,
from Glenorchy, is proud of his medal
and his T-shirt – featuring his father
(the late) Leroy Hart at around the
same age boxing in Queensland.
“They have stuff you cannot teach,” he
said.
AABL president Eric Nornam, who also
trains young Kieren Raymond, is not
surprised at his success.
“We always turn out good ones,” Nornam
said.
“I train the children and grandchildren of
Aboriginal boxers Iʼve trained over the past
three decades.”
Lovell was proud to report that for the first
time in his 13 years with the league,
Tasmania came away with the biggest gold
medal tally.
Next yearʼs national titles will be held in
NSW, most likely in Sydney, in November
2015.
Wade Goltz, from Rockhampton, cops one
from Jacob Daureen, from Tasmania, in the
senior 63.5kg elimination bout.
Jye Williams, 67kg silver
medallist, from Glenorchy,
Tasmania.
Ashton Cater on the attack against Jayden Morgan in the intermediate 57kg final.
Schoolboys 61kg gold medallist Keiren Raymond, from the Babinda
Boxing Club, with his granddad Nathan Robinson.
Intermediate 63kg bronze medallist Mikey Kelly, from
Cabbage Tree Island, NSW. Pictures: Jillian Mundy
Victoria
names
Imparja
squad
NORTHCOTEʼS Ben
Abbatangelo
VIC
has been
named captain
of a 14-man
Victorian Imparja Cup squad
for Februaryʼs national
tournament in Alice Springs.
The squad will be looking to
claim its first Imparja Cup title
at the February 8-14 carnival,
with six Bartercard premier
cricketers selected.
Captaining the side for a
fourth consecutive year,
Abbatangelo has amassed 331
runs in nine matches for
Northcoteʼs first XI this season,
while Greenvale Kangaroosʼ
Alex Kerr has accumulated
168 runs.
Essendonʼs Josh Eaton has
taken 12 wickets, while
teammate Fletcher Stewart
has claimed 21 wickets and
made 64 runs for the second
XI.
In six matches for
Melbourneʼs second XI, young
Damon Egan has piled on 185
runs with his highest score
being 68 against Prahran.
Wurruk Cricket Clubʼs Bohdi
Walker returns to the squad,
boosting the sideʼs bowling
prospects, while Wade and
Travis King are new inclusions.
The brothers, from
Warrenbayne Cricket Club, are
the second set of brothers
named in the side, joining
Patrick and Liam Jackson.
“As a squad we have put in
some really good
performances over the last
three years, but have just
lacked the consistency to bring
home our first Imparja Cup,”
Abbatangelo said.
“Fingers crossed we can
change that this year.
“It is great to have Wade
and Travis involved this year
as they have been performing
well up in country Victoria.”
The squad began its
preparation for the tournament
at the Melbourne Stars Family
Day at Casey Fields last
Sunday when it faced Victoria
Police Cricket Club in a T20
match.
Victorian menʼs Imparja Cup
squad: Ben Abbatangelo
(home town St Andrews, club
Northcote CC), Damon Egan
(Bentleigh, Melbourne CC),
Joshua Eaton (Roxburgh Park,
Essendon CC), Nathan
Gardiner (Bundoora,
Whittlesea CC), Liam Jackson
(Frankston South, Frankston
Peninsula CC), Patrick
Jackson (Frankston South,
The Pine CC), Alex Kerr (Narre
Warren, Greenvale Kangaroos
CC), Wade King (Benalla,
Warrenbayne CC), Travis King
(Benella, Warrenbayne CC),
Brenden Miller (Lara, Lara
CC), Daniel Mock (Woori
Yallock, Woori Yallock CC),
Fletcher Stewart( Brunswick,
Essendon CC), Bohdi Walker
(Sale, Wurruk CC), Rohan
Wight (Glen Iris, Ormond CC).
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The Long way
to Essendon
By CHRIS PIKE
MICHAEL Long did
amazing things as an
AFL footballer on and off
the field during his career
with Essendon and now
his name will continue on
with the Bombers with his teenage son
arriving as a father-son recruit.
Jake Long was selected by Essendon
in the recent AFL rookie draft, meaning
the 18-year-old has the chance to follow
in the famous footsteps of his father with
the Bombers.
Michael Long played 190 games with
Essendon between 1989-2001 and was
part of the 1993 and 2000 premiershipwinning teams and claimed the Norm
Smith Medal as best on ground in the
1993 grand final win over Carlton.
Perhaps even more so, he stood up
for racial vilification in the AFL and has
helped be a groundbreaker in eliminating
that from the sport, and now his
legendary status at Essendon will be
continued on by his 18-year-old son.
Jake Long has already been living in
Melbourne, having attended boarding
school at Scotch College until graduating
recently from Year 12.
Quick to settle in
Having grown up in the Northern
Territory for much of his life after his dad
retired from the AFL in 2001, growing
accustomed to living in Melbourne will no
doubt help the exciting, talented and
quick teenager settle in at Essendon.
He has already been training with the
Bombers, so upon being taken in the
rookie-list draft, he already was used to
the club and now he is excited to have
reached his dream of being at the club
his dad became famous at.
“I was anxious coming up to the draft
and the rookie draft, but I was very
excited when I was told they would be
picking me up,” Jake said.
“Ever since I was a kid, I have loved
the footy club. I have always wanted to
Jake Long Picture: AFL Media
They’re sons of guns
T
HE mid-1990s have proved an
exceptional vintage for
perpetuating Australian Football
League (AFL) bloodlines.
The national draft and the rookie
selection have featured an unusuallylarge number of players whose dads
also played senior football.
There were six official father-son
picks – well above the average of
2.5 – and another six teenagers who
also have a direct AFL lineage.
The leagueʼs talent manager Kevin
Sheehan said there were no trends or
reasons at play.
“Itʼs an extraordinary number, no
doubt,” he said.
“Itʼs a little bit random – the
chances of these dads having boys,
be here and Iʼm rapt that itʼs now
happened. It has been amazing at
training just with the step up in quality.
“I try to be like my dad, but you sort of
also want to make your own mark and
thatʼs what I want to do at the club.
Iʼm trying to be myself and my own
player.”
Michael Long canʼt hide how proud he
is of his son to now not only be in the AFL
system, but to be given a chance to do so
by Essendon.
“We are pretty proud of what heʼs
achieved. He has been living in
Melbourne the last four or five years and
going to Scotch College which has been
a great success.
“To top that off and be rookie-listed by
a club thatʼs been a big part of my life is
a very proud moment for the family,”
Michael Long said.
“He has worked hard for it. Heʼs made
his own mark here with what heʼs
achieved at school and through the
Territory Thunder program, so I couldnʼt
rather than girls.”
“Thatʼs what the draft can be, a
little bit of luck.”
The father-son bidding system
meant Collingwood had to use their
No 9 pick on Darcy Moore, whose
dad Peter won two Brownlow
medals.
Billy Stretch will follow in Stevenʼs
speedy footsteps at Melbourne and
Michael Long, one of Essendonʼs
most revered figures, was rapt when
the Bombers confirmed his son Jake
would also play for them.
The other official father-son
selections were Zaine Cordy (Brian,
Western Bulldogs), Alec Waterman
(Chris, West Coast) and Josh Clayton
(Scott, Brisbane via Fitzroy). – AAP
ask for much more. Heʼs done all that on
his own, not because he is my son.
“He always tells me heʼs quicker than
me, but Iʼm not too sure about that. He
has played a bit on-ball, the wing, forward
and even down back at times, so he is a
bit of a utility which is great. These days
you have to be able to play a lot of
different positions.”
Meanwhile, Essendon has also
recently appointed former Melbourne
150-game AFL player Matthew Whelan
as its new Aboriginal programs and
welfare coordinator.
The newly-created role will see
Whelan work with the clubʼs Indigenous
and non-Indigenous players in ensuring
they are set up well for life off the field,
and he will also run Essendonʼs Bright
Futures program.
As part of the support of Indigenous
program, Essendon is also continuing to
provide financial support to the Tiwi
Bombers and Wadeye Magic in the
Northern Territory Football League.
Exciting trio signs with Glenelg
By PETER ARGENT
THE exciting trio of
2014 – St Kildalisted footballer
Terry Milera, former
Adelaide Crow
Jarrhan Jacky and
NSW/ACT Rams
under 18s footballer Lonnie
Hampton – have signed with
the Glenelg Football Club for
the 2015 South Australian
National Football League
(SANFL) campaign.
Over the past two years,
Milera has played 31 games with
the Saints after starting his
SANFL football with the Port
Adelaide Magpies.
Jacky is returning from
Western Australia and Hampton
SA
spent the 2014 winter enjoying
premiership success with the
Albury Tigers in the highly
regarded Ovens and Murray
League. “We have focussed our
recruiting around finding speed
and getting players with the
ability to use the ball,” Glenelg
football manager Matthew Lokan
said.
“All three fit that critera.
“Terry (Milera) will be used in
roles through the midfield and up
forward.
“He rarely wastes the ball and
I played alongside him at the
Magpies – so I know what a
special talent he is.
“Heʼs an inside and outside
mid who can also play a lead-up
role in attack because heʼs such
a good mark.”
Jacky moved to the Bays
from Subiaco, in the WAFL, and
had previously played in SA with
Woodville West Torrens.
On the Crowsʼ list between
2008 and 2010, Jacky played
three AFL games – he debuted
against Fremantle in round five
of his opening year at West
Lakes.
The 177cm, 76kg utility will be
26 next April. He played two
seasons (2011 and 2012) with
Swans Districts and a pair of
games with Peel Thunder in
2013.
“Jarrhan is the type of player
weʼve been lacking in our
program,” Lokan said.
“He can be used across half
back because of his ability to
read the game, on a wing or
across half forward.”
Loakan said Lonnie Hampton
had amazing speed and was a
goal kicker.
“Heʼll play as a small forward
and along with what heʼll give us
offensively, his defensive
pressure up forward will be a
bonus,” he said.
Hampton was Alburyʼs player
of the finals in the flag-winning
effort this year, including a beston-ground in the decider, kicking
30 goals in 19 games over the
season.
“Lonnie played well in our
grand final, enduring a cracked
jaw that he sustained in the first
half,” premiership teammate
Brayden OʼHara said.
“He is 20 and finished fourth
in our best and fairest award this
year, being a really quick small
forward/wing type.
“He loves to take blokes on
and kick goals.
“Lonnie is the sort of player
who breaks lines with his run.”
Along with this threesome,
after his heroics with the
Noarlunga Shoes in September,
Waylon Johncock is back doing
a pre-season at Gliderol Stadium
after playing a single league
game against South Adelaide on
Good Friday this year.
Lokan also confirmed former
state country footballer Tylah
Saunders, who spent the 2014
season playing at reserves level,
will continue in the Bays program
and plenty is expected from him
as well.
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Brisbane Heat name Doggett as rookie
Brendan,” Mainhardt said.
In Alice Springs, Doggett is sure to
come up against his brother Sam, who will
make his debut for NSW next February
after previously representing Queensland.
Brendan Doggett, who traces his
Indigenous heritage through his mother to
the Worimi people, traditional owners of
the land around Port Stephens in NSW,
will have the chance to mix his Imparja
Cup squad training with the Heat
sessions.
TOOWOOMBA fast bowler
Brendan Doggett is aiming
to make it a summer to
remember with his
QLD
announcement last week as
the Brisbane Heatʼs
community rookie signing.
Doggett, 20, had been hoping merely
to make his debut for the Queensland
Imparja Cup side for the national
Indigenous titles in Alice Springs in
February.
Instead, he will be on the KFC T20 Big
Bash League (BBL) fast track for seven
weeks, training with the Heat squad
alongside the likes of Daniel Vettori,
Andrew Flintoff, Dan Christian and James
Hopes, as well as rising stars Ben Cutting,
Chris Lynn and Joe Burns.
Christian fan
Home games
Doggett, who played with Souths in
Toowoomba, will train in Brisbane and
attend the Heatʼs four home games at the
Gabba.
He will not occupy one of Brisbaneʼs 18
roster spots, but will be available for
selection as a local replacement player in
the event of injury or national selection, as
was the case for Solomon Mire, who
debuted for the Melbourne Renegades in
BBL|03.
Doggett admitted he was still coming to
grips with what lay ahead.
“I was very surprised and wasnʼt really
sure what they wanted to talk with me
about when the call came, but Iʼm thrilled
at being able to rub shoulders with so
many greats of the game,” he said.
”Iʼm keen to learn as much as I can
and hopefully put that into practice for the
Brendan Doggett, left, with Brisbane Heat coach Stuart Law.
rest of the season.”
After older brother Samuel had made a
successful transition from Toowoomba
first grade to Brisbane premier grade
cricket last season, his younger brother
was keen to try his luck this summer.
The apprentice carpenter has played
first and second grade so far for Wests in
Brisbane, and it was his debut in the top
side which quickly made him realise what
sort of a step-up he had made.
“My first four balls were hit to the
boundary by James Hopes,” he recalled
with a laugh. “They werenʼt bad balls
either, so I quickly worked out that I was
operating at a higher level than I had been
used to.”
Despite a side strain that forced him
out for several weeks earlier in the
season, the right-arm paceman was
already in the sights of Queensland
coach Michael Mainhardt, who had
earmarked the young quick to be a part
of the preliminary Imparja Cup training
squad.
“We took Samuel away last season
and he went pretty well so when he
moved to Sydney during the winter, it was
pretty logical to keep an eye on young
“Iʼm pretty keen to catch up with Dan
Christian who is also a Koori and pick his
brains about how he has built his career,”
Doggett said.
“Hopefully, we get him to come along
to one of our Imparja Cup sessions as he
knows a lot about the game.”
The community rookie initiative is a key
element of the BBLʼs community
engagement strategy and was introduced
as part of a wider plan to provide
opportunities to players who might not
otherwise be identified by one of
Australian cricketʼs traditional pathway
programs.
It provides opportunities for players
from rural communities, low socioeconomic areas and Indigenous and nonEnglish speaking backgrounds.
The Heat will open their BBL|04
campaign on Sunday, December 21
against the new-look Sydney Thunder at
ANZ Stadium in Sydney.
They will play their first home game
against Kevin Pietersenʼs Melbourne
Stars on Sunday, December 28, at the
Gabba.
Filled with pride
By National
Rugby League
star and Walgett
AC player
GEORGE ROSE
I
WAS part of the 2014 NSW
Aboriginal Rugby League
Knockout-winning team. Thatʼs
something I didnʼt think I was
going to be saying at the start of
the year or even at any stage over
the Knockout weekend.
The Newcastle sides had been
so dominant over the past few
years and with the strength of the
local Newcastle competition itʼs no
wonder these teams continue to
get better.
It was lucky we were all playing
on heart. I know I was. I had
nothing left in the tank.
But the knockout isnʼt solely
about winning. Sure, itʼs great
having the bragging rights for the
next 12 months until the Walgett
AC Knockout in Dubbo rolls
around and everybody there will
want to beat last yearʼs champs.
But there are a few things I
truly love about playing in the
Knockout.
I get to play in a team
alongside my brothers, nephews,
cousins and some of my best
mates – coach and support staff –
my cousins.
Not many people get the
opportunity to do that in a footy
NSW Knockout:
Dubbo, Oct 2-5,
2015
NRL All Stars: Gold
Coast, Feb 13, 2015
career, and I do it every year.
When the Knockout rolls
around, it reminds me why I love
playing footy and why I couldnʼt
wait for the opportunity at the age
of four to start doing it.
Iʼve played when Walgett AC
has been knocked out in the first
game on the first day. It is
extremely disappointing, mostly in
letting everyone down after all the
hard work the committee has put
in.
Also knowing that I have to
wait another 12 months before
getting another chance.
Busy day
I was even that keen once after
missing a year that I decided to
play a few games the day of my
NSW Cup grand final back in
2005.
I turned up to the team bus
trying to hide the grazes on my
knees and the blood on my mouth
from one of those sneaky
swinging arms I always seem to
cop.
But I get to give a few back
too… itʼs all part of the fun.
I grew up idolising some of the
stars of Knockout footy, and later
on getting to play with or against
them. It was a huge honour. The
massive old Nambucca teams; the
always tough and exciting Moree
teams, who always have the most
supporters; the flashy Redfern
memorial teams.
And of course, the invincible
BAC Walgett team of the late
1980s, who, in my opinion, were
one of the best ever Knockout
teams.
Iʼd seen these guys terrorise
teams with their strength, speed
and skill – things I tried to
emulate.
Now Iʼm seeing the kids of
these legends coming through the
ranks and getting to play
alongside them. Thatʼs just
another thing thatʼs great about
Knockout footy.
If my team loses, itʼs not all
bad, because then I get to kick
back and watch the upcoming
stars of Aboriginal rugby league,
while I spend the rest of the
weekend catching up with mob I
havenʼt seen in a while – blokes I
went to school with or played footy
with and people I just never get to
see anywhere else other than at
the Knockout.
Iʼm proud of the town I come
from, where I first played rugby
league.
Iʼll always play for Walgett AC
at the Knockout and always
represent my mob on the big
stage too.
Just like I will at the All Stars
game. That is assuming you fellas
vote me in the team.
After being part of the first four
Indigenous All Star teams, I know
this is one I definitely want to be
part of again.
Apart from winning the
Knockout and crying on NITV after
that, the feeling of being part of a
team with the best Indigenous
players in the NRL representing
our own mobs and all of our
people as a whole, is one of the
absolute best experiences you
can have.
I get so proud watching them
play for their teams week in, week
out, doing amazing things that no
one else in the NRL can do.
Honour, privilege
To learn and be part of what
they will do again on that All Stars
stage is an honour and a privilege.
Itʼs so good hearing the roar
of a crowd of predominantly
Indigenous All Stars supporters.
Reading the signs and
banners from different
communities all across Australia.
Then seeing the Aboriginal flag
flying proudly throughout the
stadium creates an atmosphere
like no other.
When my family come to my
NRL games, they always bring
the flag so I can spot them
amongst all the NRL team flags.
This is the only game where
they get lost in the crowd.
When I get on that field, I will
be playing for the pride of my
family, my community and all my
people.
Indigenous All Stars is an
opportunity to show what we are
capable of doing when we all
come together.
When the likes of Jonathon
Thurston, Benny Barba and the
great Greg Inglis get on that field,
they play with the pride and
passion that brings out the best
in them, just like how Preston
Campbell inspired us to victory in
the first ever All Stars game.
If you have never been to an
All Stars game, I suggest you
start planning it now. A trip to the
Gold Coast in February (a great
holiday destination) and the
chance to pack out a stadium of
Indigenous All Stars supporters
will be amazing.
We love representing our
people. The chance to play good
in this game is what I will be
training very hard for the next
two-and-a-half months.
Iʼm always available to chat.
You can find me on twitter or
facebook (@gorgeousgrose or
facebook.com/gorgeousgrose)
especially if youʼre a young
footballer with any questions.
I believe we have some of the
most talented players among our
mob. Sometimes we just donʼt get
the opportunities to show it or to
learn more.
Happy to help build the future
Indigenous All Stars.
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Thurston, Inglis lead way in All Stars voting
JOHNATHAN Thurston,
Greg Inglis and Sam
Thaiday are leading the
race to be selected in the
2015 Harvey Norman
Rugby League Indigenous
All Stars squad.
Last Saturday, fewer than than 22 votes
are separating Thurston and Inglis for the
top position after more than 6500 fans
placed their votes in the first two weeks of
polling.
Also entering the race on Saturday was
Newcastle Knights player Dane Gagai, who
put his hand up for selection with his
recovery from injury ahead of schedule.
“I am really excited about being able to
get back into the race for the Indigenous All
Stars,” Gagai said.
“As soon as I was given the green light
in terms of fitness, I put my hand back up to
re-enter the voting.
“I havenʼt played in an All Stars yet, but
when I hear about the week from the rest of
the boys, it is a concept that I really want to
be a part of, so I hope fans will begin to
vote for me.”
Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley
is urging fans to cast their vote for his 2015
team which he hopes will provide the edge
for outright Harvey Norman Rugby League
All Stars bragging rights.
“This is a great opportunity for fans of
the All Stars to have their say in selecting
their squad,” Daley said.
“I am thrilled that Dane has rejoined the
race. He is a great talent, and what I am
looking for in coming weeks is for fans to
think about the make-up of the squad.
“Jack Wighton, who has featured in our
Emerging Blues squads in the past, is
another player who could be selected in the
Indigenous All Stars side.
“He represents great utility value to any
side either in the starting line-up or coming
off the bench and could be a real asset to
the team.
“I am really looking forward to bringing
the side together and coaching some of the
gameʼs brightest talents.
Supporters from across the country have
taken up the challenge and logged on to
www.nrl.com/allstars to vote for the
Indigenous All Stars side. There is still a
chance for fans to shape an exciting team
of their favourite Indigenous Rugby League
superstars.
Fans can cast their vote by selecting a
13-man starting side, plus seven wildcards,
from the list of eligible Indigenous players.
Players in the starting side are restricted
to relevant positions – grouped by forwards
and backs, however the seven wildcard
spots are not restricted and players from
any position can fill these spots.
Public selections will close on January 9,
with the squad to be revealed on January
19.
Indigenous All Stars top ten voting (as at
13/12/14): 1 Johnathan Thurston
(Cowboys), 2 Greg Inglis (Rabbitohs), 3
Sam Thaiday (Broncos), 4 Andrew Fifita
(Sharks), 5 Jamal Idris (Panthers), 6 Greg
Bird (Titans), 7 Justin Hodges (Broncos), 8
Ben Barba (Sharks), 9 Josh Hoffman
(Titans), 10 Nathan Peats (Eels).
Happy ‘Chrissy’ and
a ‘Rosey’ New Year
RUGBY
LEAGUE
With PRESTON
CAMPBELL
I
F I were to nominate two
players to play Aboriginal
Santa and one of his faithful
elves, it would have to be
George Rose and Chris Sandow.
And I donʼt think it would be
Chrissy in the red suit!
George and Chris are two of
my favourite players in the game
and they are certainly two of the
great characters.
Chrissy had a great year and
is determined to win a new
contract with the Eels.
Big Georgeʼs fresh start at the
Dragons is just what he needs
and I am certain he will make
every post a winner.
George says heʼs
disappointed with how he played
at Melbourne in 2014 and wants
to feature in every single game
for the Red V next year as he
adds his hefty frame to an
underperforming pack.
The Dragons forwards were
criticised at times in 2014 for not
winning the battle in the middle
of the park, and Rose said his
size was a factor in his
recruitment after he returned to
Sydney after a less than stellar
year with the Storm.
“There was a little bit of talk
about it; theyʼve got some great
young forwards who are very fit
and very mobile and they were
probably just lacking a little bit of
size,” Rose said.
“They said they wanted a bit
more size and thereʼs a few of us
that theyʼve got here this year.
Weʼve got a bit of a big boy crew
happening. Weʼre all working
together and hoping that we can
bring something new to the club
next year.”
The 31-year-old freely
admitted to being very
disappointed with his one
season at the Storm and hopes
to play far more than the nine
games he managed in 2014 and
improve the quality of his
performances as well.
Disappointing
“Last year was very
disappointing. I want to definitely
play a lot more games than that.
I want to play in every game next
year definitely, thatʼs one goal,”
he said.
“And to play better than I did
last year. I didnʼt play up to the
standard that I wanted last year
and Iʼve got another level to go
to.”
Melbourne may not have
turned out to be the best fit for
Rose and he came back to
Sydney not originally expecting
to be picked up by a club, but is
now relishing the chance to pull
on the jersey of the club he
supported as a kid growing up in
Walgett, in country NSW.
“The Walgett colours were the
Dragons colours so the first
game I ever played was in a
Dragons jersey,” he said.
“Half the town supports the
Dragons and the fact that
(former St George and NSW
Origin winger) Ricky Walford
used to play there too got
everyone hooked on the
Dragons.
“Everyone back thereʼs pretty
happy that Iʼm signed to them.
Itʼs not often you get the
opportunity to play for the club
you support as a child; you canʼt
pick and choose who you play
for, so to get this chance is
good.”
While Rose may be enjoying
coming full circle to the red and
white, he is not so elated to be
back in pre-season training,
where a finger operation has him
doing extra cardio work.
“I probably regret doing it (the
finger operation) now because it
means I do all the running while
they do the fun stuff passing the
ball,” he said.
“I do a bit more running but
itʼs good for me. Itʼs probably
what I need the most. It just
means pre-season sucks – but
Iʼve never had an enjoyable
one!”
Roseʼs larger frame has
always been one of his
hallmarks, but despite carrying
more weight than most, his
natural athleticism, combined
with that size, makes him a
threat and he said finding a
balance between size and
fitness was a constant battle.
“We spoke about keeping that
size, having the size and being
able to do the other things they
want me to do,” he said.
“I think Iʼm pretty lucky theyʼre
wanting a bigger player. I always
try to find that balance, even if
sometimes I get a little bit mixed
up.
“The biggest thing is I want to
have a better season than last
year – I want to play in every
game if I can and just be happy
with my performances week in
week out.
“Thereʼs a type of game I like
to play and I know at the end of
a game if Iʼm happy with my
game. If I can provide a big
impact for this team in any way,
Iʼll be pretty happy with myself.”
Meanwhile, Chris Sandow is
determined to ensure that his
form demands that Parramatta
re-sign him.
After the departure of Jarryd
Hayne, Sandow is one player
who believes the outlook
remains bright, not just for the
Parramatta Eels, but also his
own turbulent career. When asked what life would
be like without Hayne, he
responded positively.
“Iʼve been asked that a lot
lately. Itʼs going to be tough, you
know, because thereʼs not
another Jarryd Hayne in the
club,” he said.
“But weʼve got different guys
that bring different things to the
team.
Following dreams
“Jarryd was a big, big part of
what weʼre building here, but
thatʼs life. Heʼs gone to chase his
dream like a kid. Playing in the
NRL, that was my dream. And he
pursues his dream in the NFL.
Good luck to him.
“Weʼve got blokes who can
bring something different than
what Jarryd did, and that goes to
BA (coach Brad Arthur), the club
and the coaching staff who are
getting other blokes here to
Parramatta and building a good
culture.”
He sees Hayneʼs departure
as an opportunity to step up in
his absence.
“I sat down and thought about
it when I was at home after I got
that text (from him),” Sandow
said.
“I was back in Queensland at
the time.
“Normally, I love a drink each
weekend, but Iʼve narrowed stuff
down, what I do on the
weekends, to keep on top of my
fitness and on top of my body
weight. Iʼve been going really
well and Iʼm excited about myself
to take that next step next year.”
However, he did not see this
necessarily as additional
motivation.
“I always play to win. Iʼm a
sore loser. I hate losing. All the
boys know that,” he said.
“Thatʼs why Iʼm always trying
to win when we do conditioning
games at training, always geeing
the boys up on the weights. Iʼm
just a competitor. I want to win all
the time. “But it doesnʼt go like that
sometimes. Iʼve always grown up
as a kid winning, every weekend
when weʼre playing.
“But then you do grow up and
there are guys in the NRL, the
best competition in the world,
and theyʼre training as much, or
harder than I am. I always have
that in the back of my head
because I want to win every
game because I like to see the
boys happy.”
At the end of the day, Chris is
determined to have his best
season yet.
“Iʼm excited. I feel like a kid
again. I think the footy world is
going to see the real Chris
Sandow next year and Iʼm
excited about that.,” he said.
“When I came to Parra, some
fans did change from Souths to
Parra even though they were
long-term Souths supporters. I
asked them why, but they just
said they love my style of footy. I
gave them a big hug for that. I
love to win games. I think the
fans see that in me.”
The fans certainly do.
Thatʼs why we love both
Chrissy and George – theyʼre
our own real heroes.
So to you all… a Happy
ʻChrissyʼ and a ʻRoseyʼ New
Year!
Sport
Gardiner wins
$73,000 car
By CHRIS PIKE
HISTORY-making
Australian golfer Scott
Gardiner returned home
to play in the 2014
Australian Open with his
aunty giving him one goal,
and he delivered that by winning a new car
with a stunning hole in one as he continues
to live the dream as a professional golfer.
The 38-year-old from NSW has already
had a terrific career that has included one
win as a professional while being runnerup six times and 37 other top 10 finishes.
His tournament win came in 2010 at the
Chattanooga Classic and while having
already achieved success as the first
Indigenous player to play on the PGA tour,
he had another memorable moment
recently.
On just his second hole in the opening
round at the Australian Open, and coming
off a double bogey on the 10th hole,
Gardiner hit into the 11th green with his
shot looking to be heading off the fringe.
However, it rolled back down the hill
and went in the hole, and the result was he
won a new Lexus NX 300h F Sport worth
$73,000.
It certainly made his return to Australia
after a tough year in America memorable.
Remarkably, he admitted it was the ninth
hole in one of his career, but the first that
has won him a car.
“My aunty actually said to me this week
that she didnʼt care what I did in the
Australian Open but I just had to get a hole
in one on the 11th and get that car for her.
But we didnʼt shake on it,” Gardiner joked
after the round at The Australian Golf Club
in Sydney.
Great Thanksgiving
“It put a smile on my wifeʼs face when
she was watching back in the States thatʼs
for sure. It was Thanksgiving so they got a
turkey and a car as well.
“Apart from that, itʼs exciting to be back
playing in Australia and to win a great car
like a Lexus is unbelievable. I had an
opportunity to buy one about 10 years ago,
so itʼs great to now get my hands on those
keys because itʼs a great automobile.”
Gardiner has been quite the golf
journeyman, spending eight years on the
secondary Nationwide Tour in the United
States before creating history by becoming
the first Indigenous player to earn his PGA
Tour card for the 2013 season.
Golf has plenty of tours, including the
PGA Tour of Australasia, European Tour,
Asian Tour and the Nationwide Tour, but itʼs
the American PGA Tour that remains the
strongest and it was a remarkable feat for
Gardiner to earn his full card.
He did so by coming 15th on the money
list on the Nationwide Tour in 2012 and it
was the culmination of a remarkable
journey that saw Gardiner grow up in
Scotland before his Scottish father and
Aboriginal mother moved to the Gold
Coast.
Thatʼs when he began playing golf and
with both parents being teachers, Gardiner
was able to receive some assistance from
the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation
as part of a program that was then called
the ʻHunt for the Australian Tigerʼ.
And Gardiner has gone on to fully make
Gardner in
NSW team
to defend
U18 title
ASHLEIGH Gardner is
one of three NSW
NSW
Breakers players in the
NSW Metropolitan team
to contest the under 18
female national cricket
championships at Ballarat next month.
For the first time, NSW will be
represented by two teams – NSW Metro
and ACT-NSW Country.
Gardner is one of Australiaʼs most
promising Indigenous cricketers and is a
contracted player with the NSW Breakers
and a regular for NSW at the Imparja
Cup carnival in Alice Springs.
She plays club cricket with Bankstown
Sports in the Sydney competition.
The right-arm off-spinner and righthanded batter has already captained
NSW at under 15 and under 18 levels
and last season led NSW to victory at the
under 18 carnival, where she was the
second leading batter with 229 runs and
took 10 wickets.
She earned a place in the 2014
Cricket Australia under 18 talent camp.
The Ballarat carnival will run from
January 14-20.
Strong combination
Scott Gardiner hits out of the trees on the 17th hole during day two of the
Australian Open at The Australian Golf Club, Sydney, on November 28. His seven
iron to the 176-metre par-3 11th hole on the opening day earned him a $73,000 car
and a temporary share of second spot. Picture: Getty
the most of the help he received.
He also spent his formative years at the
Australian Institute of Sport and then upon
turning professional, made the move to
America where he now lives in Farmington,
Arkansas, with wife Kristin and their two
children.
While Gardinerʼs time on the PGA Tour
wasnʼt overly successful, making the cut
on just seven of 23 events, he finished in
eighth-place in the Web.com Tour finals to
remain there throughout 2014.
He is proud to have made history by
just being on the PGA Tour the past two
years.
“I am very proud of everything Iʼve been
able to achieve. Golf has become more
popular the past 10 to 15 years with Tiger
Woods initially bringing attention to the
game and in turn so have more Aboriginal
people become aware of it,” Gardiner said.
Inspire others
“There was a program I was in right
before I turned pro with the National
Aboriginal Sports Corporation which really
helped me a lot in my development.
Hopefully, I can inspire a few others to go
for a career in golf and I hope I can be a
role model.”
His biggest earn in 2014 outside of
winning the sports car came at the Pebble
Beach Pro Am in February where he
collected $US116,000 ($A126,000) for his
13th-place finish.
Gardiner finished 188th on the money
list this year.
He missed the cut at the Australian
Masters in Melbourne.
Gardinerʼs best performance at the
Australian Open came in 2012 at The
Lakes Golf Club when he tied for seventh.
Rising star
Meanwhile, Brody Ninyette is also
making good strides as Western Australiaʼs
first Indigenous professional golfer.
The 23-year-old from Busselton,
south-west WA, is still finding his feet as a
professional, but has already done enough
to suggest he can become successful,
including finishing third at the 2013 Perth
International, second at the 2012
Queensland PGA Championship and sixth
at the 2012 NZ Open.
Ninyette has also played a host of
tournaments on the European Tour,
including the World Golf Championship in
China in November where he was
disqualified for signing his scorecard
wrongly, but still received $40,000 for
appearing.
He will now looking to continue to rise
up the ratings in the golf world in 2015 and
only approaching his mid-20s, he has
plenty of time on his side.
The NSW Metro side is particularly
strong, with Gardner joined by Lend
Lease Breakers squad members Lauren
Cheatle and Lauren Smith.
NSW teams have won this
competition for the past 10 summers, but
with the state being divided into two
teams, other states stand a better chance
next year.
Splitting NSW into two teams is a
result of a new memorandum of
understanding between Cricket Australia,
Cricket NSW and Cricket ACT designed
to provide additional opportunities and
resources to young players across NSW
and the ACT.
New deal
for Beale
CONTROVERSIAL
Wallabies star
Kurtley Beale has
reportedly agreed
to terms with the
Australian Rugby
Union for another one-year
contract.
The news comes as a muchneeded boost for the Wallabies
nine months out from the World
Cup, with playmaker Quade
Cooper also confirming a new
one-year deal.
Itʼs believed Wallabies coach
Michael Cheika has been
negotiating the deal with Beale,
who only a couple of months back
was facing the sack over offensive
text messages he sent to then
Wallabies business manager Di
Patston.
“Itʼs on the way, weʼre very
close to getting that deal done
now,” Cheika told News Corp late
last week.
“Everything is agreed. Itʼs just a
matter of the final papers being
drawn up by the ARU.” – AAP
Sport
Passion still burns
DANIEL Geale is
convinced he still
has the hunger
and desire to win
another boxing
world title next
year, but considers himself
fortunate not to have got a slap
from his coach for a rare show of
arrogance.
Geale bounced back from his
third round stoppage by Gennady
Golovkin, with a unanimous
12-round points win over
Australian compatriot Jarrod
Fletcher on Wednesday,
December 3, in Sydney.
The former World Boxing
Association (WBA) super and
International Boxing Federation
(IBF) middleweight world
champion was a comfortable
119-108 winner on all three judgesʼ
cards.
“I had to prove to myself that
Iʼve still got that hunger, I still
want it badly,” Geale said after the
fight.
“I was happy after I got the first
and second rounds out of the way.
It was there. I felt that fire burning
deep down and I knew I wasnʼt
going anywhere.”
Geale was winning so
comfortably that he indulged in
some uncharacteristic
showboating in the final stages.
“My coach probably should
have slapped me one at the end of
the round, because I donʼt do that
(normally),” he said.
“He said to me: ʻYou donʼt do it
in sparring; you donʼt do it
anywhere; so why are you doing it
in the ring? Thatʼs the most
dangerous place to do it.ʼ”
Gealeʼs decisive victory over
his friend and former Australian
amateur team colleague earned
him the IBF Pan Pacific and
interim World Boxing Organisation
(WBO) Asia Pacific middleweight
titles.
They could lead to him getting
Daniel Geale shakes Jarrod Fletcher with a solid right during their IBF Pan Pacific and interim WBO Asia Pacific middleweight title
bout at Sydneyʼs Hordern Pavilion on December 3. Picture: Getty
ranked by those organisations in
addition to he WBA.
“Iʼd love to be back (in the ring)
by March or April next year,” Geale
said.
“Hopefully, if not fighting for a
title fight, (then) for a number one
position.
“But Iʼm not holding my hopes
up too high, that itʼs definitely
going to be then.
“There may be another fight in
between.”
While the possibility of
successive losses and a third
defeat in his past four fights could
have had serious repercussions
for Geale, he refused to dwell on
the negatives.
“Iʼve kept the negative thoughts
out of it as much as possible, I was
just focussing on what I needed to
do, not so much the outcome,”
Geale said.
Geale dominated the 12-round
bout at Sydneyʼs Hordern Pavilion.
The Sydney-based Tasmanian
put Queenslander Fletcher (18-3,
10 KOs) down in the fifth round,
landing a strong right and a
follow-up left.
From there he seemed to wear
down Fletcher, but couldnʼt find the
finishing blow against a former
amateur teammate he has sparred
hundreds of rounds against.
The two fast-handed fighters
produced a number of
crowd-pleasing quickfire
exchanges, but Geale delivered
the more consistent and effective
work.
“It wasnʼt my most polished
performance,” Geale said.
“Jarrod and I have done
hundreds of rounds and heʼs a
skilful fighter.”
Geale said he would like to fight
any of the world champions,
especially World Boxing Council
(WBC) king Miguel Cotto.
Staying home
But he has ruled out ever
leaving Australia to raise his
international profile.
He is hoping the win against
Fletcher would lead to a rematch
with Golovkin – whoʼs regarded as
the worldʼs best pound-for-pound
fighter.
Should that fail to materialise, a
contest with Cotto or unbeaten
Chicago-based Cuban Peter
Quillin could also be in his sights.
However, with boxing having
such a low profile in Australia,
Geale knows itʼs not as simple for
fighters in this country to line up
big-money fights.
But Geale insists heʼs not
prepared to uproot his young
family for the sake of his career.
“A lot of people have asked me,
but I love Australia too much,”
Geale said.
“I guess the reason we donʼt
get as much attention and why
things donʼt fall for us so easily is
that we are based in Australia.”
“But I have a young family, I
love living in Sydney and although
it would be better for my career, I
donʼt want to move.” – AAP
Silver for Hockeyroos in Champions Trophy
Australiaʼs Brooke Peris battles with Argentinaʼs Rosario Luchetti during the
Womenʼs Champions Trophy field hockey final match in Mendoza, Argentina, on
Sunday, December 7, 2014. Picture: AP
HOCKEYROOS coach
Adam Commens has
predicted a bright future
for his team after a stirring
silver medal effort in the
Champions Trophy
tournament in Argentina.
Australia, who were looking for their
first Champions Trophy gold medal in 11
years, dominated most of the final against
Argentina in Mendoza, but were held 1-1
in regulation time, before going down 3-1
in the shootout.
It was defending champions Argentinaʼs
sixth tournament win, equalling the record
of Australia and the Netherlands.
Northern Territorian Brooke Peris was
an integral part of the Australian campaign
and made her 44th appearance for
Australia in the final.
Argentinian goalkeeper Belen Succi
was Australiaʼs nemesis, pulling off two
sets of double saves in the second half
and denying the Hockeyroos twice in the
shootout.
It was Australiaʼs first Champions
Trophy medal since 2009.
The silver medal effort in Mendoza
equalled Australiaʼs performance at the
World Cup and World League finals and
followed their gold medal win at the
Commonwealth Games, with the
Hockeyroos ranked second in the world.
“Itʼs fantastic to reach the final with
such a young group and Iʼve been proud of
their conduct on and off the pitch
throughout the tournament,” Commens
said.
“The future looks good for the
Hockeyroos. The competition within the
squad is fiercer than ever, which can only
enhance our progression.”
Dominated possession
Australia, who last made the
Champions Trophy final in 2009, when
they also lost to Argentina in a shootout,
had 58 per cent of possession.
They had seven shots to three, 16
penetrations to 10 and two penalty corners
to one.
“I thought we played very well,”
Commens said.
“We created enough opportunities
during the game to finish it off but their
goalkeeper played a great match.
“We were not as clinical as we could
have been though. Itʼs disappointing to
lose in the shootout and I thought we were
unlucky there, too.” – AAP
Sport
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Geale back
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for title tilt
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All Stars returns
to the Gold Coast
THE National
Rugby League
(NRL) All Stars
game will return to
the Gold Coast in
2015.
It was last held in Brisbane last
year after being postponed in 2014
due to the introduction of the
Auckland Nines.
NRL head of football Todd
Greenberg said the pre-season
blockbuster would be held on
February 13 at the Gold Coast
Titansʼ home ground, Cbus Super
Stadium (formerly Skilled Park),
Robina, where it all began in 2010.
Greenberg said Queensland
had locked up the event for the
next two years but would not rule
out a return to Brisbane in 2016.
“We are all about mixing where
we are trying to play our games,”
he said at the Gold Coast launch of
the All Stars game.
“Itʼs clear it has worked here
before. Itʼs a great stadium and we
are keen to play the game at the
right spots.”
The Gold Coast hosted the first
three All Star games before its
popularity forced powerbrokers to
move it to Brisbaneʼs larger
Suncorp Stadium in 2013.
Four games
This yearʼs All Stars program
will feature four games in all.
Apart from the NRL clash, under
16s, womenʼs and Indigenous
mixed touch football All Stars
games will be held as part of the
festival.
Fan votes will pick the
20-strong Indigenous All Star team
coached by Laurie Daley.
Greenberg said almost 3000
votes had already been received
after polls opened just a few days
earlier, with Johnathan Thurston,
Greg Inglis and Sam Thaiday the
most popular. (See page 65).
The NRL All Stars team will be
selected by coach Wayne Bennett.
The week leading up to the All
Stars clash will include players
chiming into school and community
visits, a youth summit workshop
and store signing sessions.
The annual match between the
winners of the NSW Aboriginal
Rugby League Knockout and the
Arthur Beetson Foundation Murri
carnival will be played on
Thursday, February 12, most likely
Justin Hodges, left, and Nate Myles with the Arthur Beetson Trophy at the launch of the 2015 Harvey Norman NRL All Stars rugby league
match on the Gold Coast. Myles is the first person to be selected in the Wayne Bennett-trained NRL All Stars team. Voting for selection in
the Indigenous All Stars team is open. Go to www.nrl.com/allstars to lodge your vote. Picture: nrlphotos.com
at the Burleigh Bears ground of
Pizzey Park, Miami.
Next yearʼs match will be
between Walgett AC (NSW
winners) and Torres Strait Islands
side Kulpiyam (Queensland
winners). Kulpiyam earned the
right to represent Queensland
when they won the match on
protest after being beaten by
Southern Dingoes Blue in the final.
Suspended
The title was taken from
Southern Dingoes when it was
found that one of their players was
under suspension.
The venue for that match still
has to be confirmed.
Indigenous All Stars player
Justin Hodges and NRL All Stars
squad member Nate Myles were
on the Gold Coast earlier this
month for the launching of the All
Stars match.
They were joined by Todd
Greenberg and other dignitaries,
including Australian Rugby League
(ARL) Indigenous chair Linda
Burney, and ARL Indigenous
Council representative and
Titans4Tomorrow chair Josh
Creamer.
The jerseys for the 2015
Indigenous All Stars and NRL All
Stars were revealed at the Gold
Coast launch.
The artwork selected for this
yearʼs Indigenous All Stars Jersey
was designed by 17-year-old
Chernʼee Sutton and is titled
ʻThapu Wani Watinaʼ, meaning
ʻBrothers Playing Side by Sideʼ in
the Kalkadoon language. (See
page 60.)
Contribution
Ms Burney said since the All
Stars began in 2010, it had
provided an outstanding
contribution to the Indigenous
community.
“The NRL Rugby League All
Stars event is a celebration of
Indigenous excellence on and off
the field,” she said.
“Since 2010, the profile of this
event has grown significantly,
raising over $7 million, which has
been invested back into Indigenous
community programs.
“We will continue to work with
our stakeholders and the many
well-respected Indigenous role
models that we have in this game
to ensure that this event remains
on the NRL calendar well into the
future, for the fans to enjoy and for
the community to benefit from for
many years to come.”
Along with their training
commitments, both teams will
engage in school and community
visits, the Youth Summit workshop,
a Harvey Norman store
appearance and signing sessions.
Fans are invited to vote online
to select the 20-man Indigenous All
Stars squad to play Wayne
Bennettʼs NRL All Stars.
Bennett will pick his own squad,
with Myles being unveiled as his
first selection.
For more details and to have
your say on who will pull on the
Indigenous All Stars jersey, visit
nrl.com/allstars
Voting will close on January 9,
2015, with teams announced on
January 19, 2015.
Tickets for the big game are
now on sale and can be purchased
from ticketek.com.au/
allstars with tickets starting from
$35 for an adult and from less than
$100 for families.
Busy pre-season
The game forms part of the
NRLʼs most packed pre-season
ever, kicking off with the two-day
Nines tournament starting on
January 31 in Auckland, and also
an expanded World Club
Challenge series in the UK from
February 20-22.
Premiers South Sydney will
meet Super League champs St
Helens to finish the series, which
also incudes Brisbane, St GeorgeIllawarra and Super League teams
Wigan and Warrington. – With AAP
l George Rose talks about the Knockout, All Stars: page 64

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