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Australian Indigenous languages are in a “dire” situation, with one language expert predicting that “we won’t have any Australian languages that are strong within the next five years”. Professor Jaky Troy, Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research at the University of Sydney made the comments after the launch … Read More

Sonder, South Australia’s integrated health service, hosted this year’s Closing the Gap Day at the Adelaide Show Grounds, bringing together health services and community under one roof. The day was an opportunity for local businesses and South Australia’s peak indigenous health bodies to encourage community to take care of their … Read More

The High Court in Canberra has handed down a decision on a native title compensation claim that will provide clarity for traditional owners seeking payment for the loss of their native title rights. The court has ordered the Northern Territory Government make a once off payment of $2.53m in compensation … Read More

April Lawrie is passionate about having the strength of Aboriginal families and culture recognised. When she meet with Aboriginal Way in a bustling café in Adelaide’s Central Markets, she shares a stream of ideas about ways to use the strength of families and culture to improve the lives of young … Read More

The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) is calling for the development of a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander precinct in Canberra. Craig Ritchie, the CEO of AIATSIS told Aboriginal Way that the bold idea is “an opportunity to invest in and to support Aboriginal … Read More

Thanks to all who have worked with SANTS over 2018. We wish you the best for the holiday season and a happy new year.The SANTS office is closed from Monday 24 December 2018 and reopens on Wednesday 2 January 2019. SANTS acknowledges that the land on which our office is … Read More

An Aboriginal a community meeting held in Adelaide has heard that Aboriginal voices must be heard in child protection reforms through a new peak body for Aboriginal children. The Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement (ALRM) hosted the community meeting early in February to hear Aboriginal perspectives on changes that are happening … Read More

The management of Aboriginal ancestral remains held by the South Australian Museum is set to change following years of questioning by community members and in the face of the deteriorating state of the Museum’s storage space. The South Australian Museum holds one of the world’s largest collections of Aboriginal artefacts. … Read More

After years of planning and transition, the Far West Coast Aboriginal Corporation has taken control over investment monies held for their community and their investment arm has been recognised as a national award winner. In November 2018, Equity Trustees announced that it had resigned from the role of Trustee for … Read More