LOWITJA – A Life of Leadership and Legacy

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, please be advised that this post contains images and stories of someone who has passed away** During her childhood, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG was told that she would never amount to anything. She went on to be described as “the greatest Aboriginal … Read More

Protecting Koonalda Cave

The preservation of the culturally significant Koonalda Cave in South Australia’s Far West Coast (FWC) region will be bolstered by the installation of new security cameras and the implementation of a comprehensive’ management plan. In 2022, the National Heritage listed cave was broken into and vandalised by unknown culprits, with … Read More

Bangarra bring light to WOMAD

Bangarra Dance Theatre are bringing a new cross-cultural collaboration to audiences around the country with ‘The Light Inside’, a joint-choreographed piece with leading Māori choreographer Moss Te Ururangi Patterson. The project is a collaborative piece created by Patterson and Bangarra’s Deborah Brown, working together to honour their respective mother countries … Read More

How State Records SA can help you

State Records of South Australia was the country’s first service of its kind when it was established more than 100 years ago in 1919.   State Records SA has an Aboriginal Reference Group and specific Aboriginal access services, which include Aboriginal access officers.   These services can help you find your Aboriginal … Read More

Reconciliation SA calls for change of date

Reconciliation SA have called for the date of the annual Australia Day celebration on January 26 to be moved, amidst efforts to strive for a more reflective approach to the national holiday. The date has remained a point of division amongst Australians, with regular debate arising in the lead up. … Read More