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24.01.2022 It’s almost time to head back to school for Term 2! Make sure you check with your school for the exact return date for your class. For more info on 2021 school dates, visit info.australia.gov.au//special-dates-and/school-term-dates... #SchoolEveryDay #LearnDreamAspire

23.01.2022 Women’s Business 2nd Chance Hub is helping Indigenous women in Greater Western Sydney find employment or establish a small business through education and vocational training. Ruby Haines lost her job when COVID-19 hit but through Women’s Business 2nd Chance Hub, has found a new job as a Tenancy Advisor. https://www.indigenous.gov.au//s/second-chance-ruby-haines... #IndigenousBusiness #VTEC #WB2C Real Futures Pty Ltd

22.01.2022 Help keep you and your family healthy and strong with an annual 715 health check. These health checks are free for people of all ages at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk billing clinics. Find out more at www.health.gov.au/715-health-check ... #KeepOurMobStrong #715HealthChecks

22.01.2022 What are you doing on this #BlackFriday? The Meeanjin Markets are online all day - showcasing First Nations' arts, crafts and creators from Queensland. #MeeanjinOnline #IndigenousBusiness

22.01.2022 Despite strict coronavirus restrictions, Nigel Pearce and his team have been revitalising Jones Bay which is home to food sources for native animals from across the Gippsland region.

21.01.2022 Ahead of the Dance Rites finals this Saturday night, catch up on all Catch up on all the episodes of the Dance Rites Heats at www.youtube.com/playlist #danceritesdigital

21.01.2022 As a business owner, looking after your personal and professional wellbeing is paramount. Find out more about how you can build resilience for yourself and your business with these Indigenous Business Australia workshops.

20.01.2022 Fire management on Country for Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation’s Rangers of the Gulf of Carpentaria region is a combination of ancient cultural techniques and scientifically based processes, and is important in maintaining a healthy landscape for wildlife and its Traditional Custodians. https://www.indigenous.gov.au//culture-fire-management-gul #IndigenousRangers #WorkingonCountry

20.01.2022 The National Indigenous Australians Agency is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the CATSI Act, which governs over 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations. There are a few days left to provide feedback on the CATSI Act Review have your say before 2 October: niaa.gov.au//review-/review-catsi-act-phase-2-consultation #CATSIActReview #Indigenousbusiness

19.01.2022 In this month’s Spotlight On, we celebrate the @malalahealthservice who now provide the full range of health and wellbeing services to the Maningrida community and homelands. Find out more at: www.oric.gov.au//all-aboriginal-health-care-manayingkar%C3. #IndigenousHealth

18.01.2022 Indigenous Voice consultation sessions are coming to Wadeye on Wednesday the 28th of April! Learn more about the Indigenous Voice proposals and the consultation sessions at https://voice.niaa.gov.au/ #IndigenousVoice #NT #Wadeye

18.01.2022 I am currently on my own journey exploring and learning the history, stories and traditions. Find out more from Able Seaman Jahlaya Weazel about how the NUSHIP Supply’s on-board philosophy One Ship, Many Stories came about.

15.01.2022 For many children, ear and hearing trouble can start before they turn two. It’s a time when children are learning to listen and communicate. There are new checks available to help identify hearing and speech troubles early, suitable for any spoken language that is used at home. Learn more about Hear. Listen. Yarn. at: https://www.indigenous.gov.au//hear-listen-yarn-new-listen #IndigenousHealth

15.01.2022 It’s not too late to have your say on the CATSI Act Review. The National Indigenous Australians Agency is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of the CATSI Act, which governs over 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander corporations. We want to hear from you on how the CATSI Act can be improved to help support these organisations into the future. Feedback can be provided on the draft report until 2 October in a number of ways. Have your say: https://www.niaa.gov....au//review-catsi-act-phase-2-consulta #CATSIActReview #IndigenousBusiness

14.01.2022 Grants closing soon for areas affected by the 2019-2020 bushfires to deliver recovery activities for native flora and fauna. Find out more about these Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment grants at www.business.gov.au/brwhc Applications close 27 November.... Photo Credit: Hilary Johnson #BushfireRecovery #WorkingOnCountry

14.01.2022 The Lights Community and Sports Centre at Lightsview came alive last month at the Power of STEM Leadership Event. Designed for Year 10 students, this event gave the Aboriginal AFL Academy and Women’s Aboriginal AFL Academy students the chance to explore career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). #LearnDreamAspire

14.01.2022 This video highlights how easily COVID-19 can spread. Together, lets be COVIDSafe and save lives. #IndigenousHealth #keepourmobsafe

14.01.2022 The Bardi Jawi Nation at Ardyaloon (One Arm Point), Western Australia, officially celebrated the return of 31 items from the Illinois State Museum, United State...s of America. The celebration at Ardyaloon demonstrates how returned artefacts are being brought back to life and re-incorporated into the rich cultural practices of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Read the full story now - https://bit.ly/35O8rb5

13.01.2022 Hello Yarrabah! Have your say on the Indigenous Voice proposals and register now for upcoming consultation sessions in Yarrabah on the 16 April. Learn more about the Indigenous Voice proposals and register at https://voice.niaa.gov.au/events #IndigenousVoice #QLD #Yarrabah

12.01.2022 Are you aged 18-30 and want some help to set up your long-term financial future? Take a look at the resources from First Nations Foundation and Indigenous Business Australia

11.01.2022 "A lot of my pieces talk about the environment and . . . respectfully looking after the land, the animals which are our totems and giving to the land as it gives to you," - artist Alice Pepper. Find out more about artist Alice Pepper who is creating a possum skin cloak that tells the story of the East Gippsland community coming together to heal on country after drought, bushfire and the COVID-19 outbreak.

11.01.2022 This International Translation Day, we pay tribute to those who promote understanding and preserve identity, tradition and culture through language. #InternationalTranslationDay #IndigenousLanguages

11.01.2022 The Australian Federal Police is putting out a final call for applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to participate in the 2021 AFP Directions Program. Applications will close Sunday October 4th at 11:59pm AEDT. Check out the Directions Program page for further info or get in touch with their team today: www.afp.gov.au/careers/directions-program

10.01.2022 Australia’s largest native title settlement, covering 200,000 square kilometres of the south west of Western Australia, has cleared its final hurdle. Find out more about this historic achievement of the Noongar in this month’s Spotlight On from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). www.oric.gov.au//australias-biggest-native-title-settlemen... South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council #NativeTitle #Noongar

09.01.2022 The 2021 NAIDOC week poster competition is now open! Are you an Indigenous artist who would like to see your artwork represent the 2021 National NAIDOC Week Theme? Submit your poster entry based on this year’s theme: Heal Country before 5:00pm (AEDT), Monday 8 March 2021. ... Find out more including competition guidelines at www.naidoc.org.au//national-naidoc-poster-competition-entr #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCWeek #HealCountry

09.01.2022 Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation does not only work to serve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the region directly, but advocates for them on various fronts, andimportantlyinvolves them in developing economic opportunities for themselves. Find out more about Ironbark Aboriginal Corporation from the Office for the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations www.indigenous.gov.au//oric-spotlight-collective-self-dete

09.01.2022 We have a vision of good health for the people of the Barkly region Directors, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation. Read more about the research partnership between Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and The University of Queensland that studied inadequate housing in and around Tennant Creek, and its impact on the community’s health. www.oric.gov.au/publ/spotlight/housing-half-holistic-health... #IndigenousHealth

09.01.2022 Before we were denied [access], you know... [Properties] were locked and now we have rights to say: 'We're coming'." Gkuthaarn and Kukatj Traditional Owners granted native title rights in Gulf of Carpentaria.

08.01.2022 AIATSIS would like to say thank you to the many talented language professionals out there this International Translation Day! Your role has been critical in fostering the wellbeing and cultural resurgence of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander languages. #ITD2020

08.01.2022 Wearing a mask can help keep you and other people safe from COVID-19, but only if you are using it the right way. This includes putting it on and taking it off correctly. Watch this video with Dr Ngiare Brown, a Yuin nation woman and doctor from the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service who shares a few tips on face masks. #IndigenousHealth #KeepOurMobSafe

08.01.2022 Do you need help understanding government information? Interpreting services may be available to help you access information in your language. Let the service provider know you need assistance from an interpreter.... #InternationalTranslationDay #IndigenousLanguages

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Vincent Namatjira, this year’s winner of the #ArchibaldPrize and the first Indigenous artist to win the award in its 99 year history.

07.01.2022 Indigenous Voice consultation sessions are coming to Darwin - 27 April, Wurrumiyanga (Bathurst Island) - 30 April and Pirlangimpi (Melville Island) - 30 April. Learn more about the Indigenous Voice proposals and the consultation sessions at https://voice.niaa.gov.au/ #IndigenousVoice #NT

07.01.2022 If you’re not feeling as good as you know you should, you may need to chat to someone. It’s important to do things that help you maintain good social and emotional wellbeing like keeping connected with family and friends. #IndigenousHealth #keepourmobsafe

06.01.2022 Overall, the Barometer tells us that even in a changing world, engagement with reconciliation is still a priority. Karen Mundine, CEO Reconciliation Australia Read the 2020 Australian Reconciliation Barometer report at https://www.reconciliation.org.au/australian-reconciliatio/

06.01.2022 The Australian Federal Police is calling for applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to participate in the 2021 AFP Directions Program! During the structured 12-month program, you will work in a number of roles across different teams at the AFP. Your work will contribute to and influence programs and policies impacting on all Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities. Check out the Directions Program page for further info or get in touch with their team today: https://www.afp.gov.au/careers/directions-program

06.01.2022 Camp Willochra near Port Augusta in South Australia became a haven for Aboriginal families and individuals separated from their community because of COVID-19 quarantine restrictions. It was the base for the Protecting Our People project and those who stay there no longer call it Camp Willochra but rather Camp Wiru, which means Camp Beautiful. https://www.indigenous.gov.au//stori/protecting-our-people... #IndigenousHealth #coronavirusaustralia #SafeCommunities

03.01.2022 The Disability Royal Commission would like to hear from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. If you are thinking about sharing your story, you can get free, culturally appropriate support for you and your family to talk about issues in a safe and private way. Call the National Counselling and Referral Service on 1800 421 468 to find support near you or visit the website www.dss.gov.au/disability-royal-commission-support to find out more.... #DisabilityRCsupport #DisabilityRC

03.01.2022 Today is Safer Internet Day - Have a chat with your family and friends about online safety and security using resources from the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. esafety.gov.au/sid #SID2021 #SaferInternetDay #eSafetySID

02.01.2022 Important information for people affected by the WA bushfire. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance are available ...for eligible people in: Shire of Mundaring City of Swan To claim please call 180 22 66. This line is open from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For more information on how to claim, go to: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/disaster

01.01.2022 Do you have a child aged up to six years old? There are new checks available to help identify hearing and speech troubles early, suitable for any spoken language that is used at home. Learn more about Hear. Listen. Yarn. at: https://www.indigenous.gov.au//hear-listen-yarn-new-listen #IndigenousHealth

01.01.2022 Join the upcoming webinars to learn more about the updated Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC) websites from AIATSIS. Register for these free webinars today at aiatsis.gov.au//prescribed-bodies-corporate-website-webina

01.01.2022 So this is what it feels like to be an Olympic champion? Cathy Freeman remembers the moment she won the 400m gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. #DreamBelieveAchieve #Sydney2000

01.01.2022 Today we release updated Protocols for working with First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts. The protocols are an essential resource that p...romotes self-determination and provides a guide for best practice for anyone working with First Nations artists or within the First Nations arts and cultural sector. They examine key legal, ethical and moral considerations for the use of First Nations cultural material in the arts. https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au//protocols-for-using-/ Image compiled from: Joel Bray and Damion Hunter in Djurra a NORPA Production. Credit: Kate Holmes. Broken Glass photo - Lily Shearer, Liza-Mare Syron and Katie Leslie. Credit Joshua Morris. Polly Hilton, Darren Edwards, Claire Voss, Christian Luck, Catherine Young and Oliver Edwardson in Milnjiya, Milky Way River of Stars, image courtesy of West Australian Ballet. Credit Sergey Pevnev. Image compiled by Gilimbaa.