Publication: National Indigenous Times

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Batchelor Institute a finalist in prestigious NT Awards

Understanding the importance of contributing to employment outcomes for Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory, through training and work placement entry level for Indigenous apprentices, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 8 hours ago]
First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Matagarup’s homeless declare: “we refuse to be swept away”

Noongar Tent Embassy members and the Last of the River People gathered in numbers alongside many of Perth's record Aboriginal homeless to protest their neglect by the West Australian Government.Large numbers gathered to protest at Heirisson Island (Matagarup), ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Macklin adds disability to the Closing the Gap targets

A new Closing the Gap target aimed at increasing access for services to First Nations people with a disability will be set by the Federal Government as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Minister Jenny Macklin has announced.The announcement ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
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Tasmania’s Land Council claims nuclear proof land

The Tasmanian estate of an eccentric American seeking a haven from nuclear war has become the property of the State's Aboriginal people.The Gowan Brae estate in central Tasmania was bought by millionaire Utah lawyer Martin Polin at the height of the Cold ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 1 reports

Dementia revealed as another threat

A breakthrough study has made the startling revelations that Aboriginal peoples are three times more likely to suffer dementia than non-Aboriginal Australians.The three year Koori Growing Old Well study delved into a cross-section of urban and regional ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 14 hours ago - 2 reports

Health leaders call for more detail on Budget’s $777mill commitment

Two of Australia's leading health organisations have welcomed the $777 million commitment to Close the Gap initiatives in the 2013 Federal Budget but warned the Aboriginal Community Controlled health sector remained concerned about the lack of detail ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Sarra’s call to arms: Indigenous education needs gutsy leaders

Chris Sarra says Gonski reforms show trust in educators. Beneath the blizzard of politicking and subsequent whiteout of half disclosed facts, there are voices such as Sarra supporting the Gonski reforms.One of these voices comes from Dr Chris Sarra, a ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 17 hours ago]
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What Aboriginal community members, leaders, experts are saying about the Royal Commission

Professor Muriel BamblettProfessor Muriel Bamblett is head of the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency VACCA welcomes Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual AbuseProfessor Muriel Bamblett has welcomed the Royal Commission into ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 17 hours ago]
Entities: Child Sexual Abuse, Sex
First reported 19 hours ago - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports

QLD students check out what’s under the hood

More than 700 Queenslanders interested in apprenticeships found out everything they wanted and then some at SkillsTech Australia's annual Open Day at the Acacia Ridge Training Centre.SkillsTech Australia Institute Director Mary Campbell said the Open ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 19 hours ago]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Elders consider trip to Saudi Arabia to plead for brothers’ release

DetailsCategory: Headline NewsA Perth born man in hiding in Saudi Arabia while his brother faces terrorism related charges will lie low until the Australian government shows it is trying to help them, their aunt, Stephanie Riley has claimed.Ms Riley said ... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

Tribute planned for trailbazers Yothu Yindu at Music Awards

DetailsCategory: Headline NewsIndigenous musicians who've broken into the mainstream will pay tribute to original trailblazers Yothu Yindi at the National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA).The band's greatest hits will provide the soundtrack to this year's ... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]
First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

ABS reveals families forced to cope with 12 people per house

DetailsCategory: Headline NewsStatistics raise more questions about effectiveness of Jenny Macklin's $5 billion housing schemeThe Federal Government's multi billion dollar housing scheme for Indigenous Australians has again been questioned following details ... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]

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...as the 'Supervisor of the Year' for her outstanding work with the School Based Apprentices from Batchelor Area School in the Northern Territory: "I enjoyed mentoring, guiding and training the trainees alongside GTNT. It was a wonderful and rewarding opportunity to work with the young trainees from Batchelor Area School to mentor and guide them within their chosen career and study plan, to further develop their skills for successful achievement and transition into the workforce in the future. With the success of this program, the Institute looks forward to further trainees in the future" Mrs Barber said
"Successful engagement between Congress and government is a high priority for Congress and an expectation of both the government and opposition" she said
"They made our people homeless, evicted us without notice and left many of us with nowhere else to go but to finish upup on the streets, many to die on the streets" Mr Bropho said

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Batchelor Institute a finalist in prestigious N... [Published National Indigenous Times - 8 hours ago]
Health leaders call for more detail on Budget’s... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
Matagarup’s homeless declare: “we refuse to be ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
Macklin adds disability to the Closing the Gap ... [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
Tasmania’s Land Council claims nuclear proof land [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
Dementia revealed as another threat [Published National Indigenous Times - 14 hours ago]
Health funding crisis [Published National Indigenous Times - 16 hours ago]
Sarra’s call to arms: Indigenous education need... [Published National Indigenous Times - 17 hours ago]
What Aboriginal community members, leaders, exp... [Published National Indigenous Times - 17 hours ago]
QLD students check out what’s under the hood [Published National Indigenous Times - 19 hours ago]
ABS reveals families forced to cope with 12 peo... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]
Tribute planned for trailbazers Yothu Yindu at ... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]
Elders consider trip to Saudi Arabia to plead f... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 22 2013]
Mission Australia survey says warning signs are... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 16 2013]
Aboriginality key to High Court appeal [Published National Indigenous Times - May 16 2013]
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Willowra Community open their impressive new le... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 16 2013]
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Spratt is now free to pursue claim of compensat... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 16 2013]
Workshop offers opportunity for job seekers [Published National Indigenous Times - May 15 2013]
Elder’s leisurely amble through corridors of ho... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
Noongar community holds a vigil for family of S... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
For the National Corroboree the big question is... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
Brisbane Tent Embassy battle goes on as Elder s... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
Angry Adam Giles tells Prime Minister Gillard “... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
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Revealed: Australia’s “dirty little secrets” [Published National Indigenous Times - May 14 2013]
All we wanted was an apology, say evicted Qanta... [Published National Indigenous Times - May 02 2013]
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