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25.01.2022 I’ve been busy this week so missed this one, but come on mining! https://amp.theguardian.com//rio-tinto-expected-to-destroy Ancient Australian Heritage requires our Australian Protection. ... It is clear that the Aboriginal Heritage Act is completely flawed. That has been loudly exposed. The right thing to do here on your part is to either, 1. Give back any s18 consents you have and submit your application again. Ensure that Traditional owners are involved and the Elders from that group are consulted in the process. The ACMC was a disgrace. What would they know about cultural significance. (On a separate note, they need to be named and shamed). 2. Commit to waiting for the new legislation and committing to the process of seeking consent again. Same as above. When will the Inquiry or the media scrutinise the ACMC? National Indigenous Times don’t forget their part in all of this as box tickers for Government.

25.01.2022 If COVID-19 reaches our Pilbara Aboriginal Community because of the unbelievable decision to bring COVID19 incidents into the Pilbara for testing/ quarantine, look out!

25.01.2022 If you’re in Coral Bay, get down to the markets this morning. Make sure you stop by my Mums stall and say hello. She has some beautiful gifts for sale.

25.01.2022 So proud of my Mum. Get behind her business.

25.01.2022 Brother Briggs said it all in 2019!

25.01.2022 My Abuji and Mum Ngurin People

25.01.2022 This has Rio Tinto ringtones. It sounds like, - We don’t regret the decision, but we apologise that our decision upset the Community. Seriously. ... Attempts to make this out to be anything other than clueless ignorance is stupid. The Community has responded about this issue and this statement basically ignores them. https://wwos.nine.com.au//03249549-4dbe-486a-a38b-f3791866

23.01.2022 SupplyAus has got you covered. Contact us.

23.01.2022 https://www.linkedin.com//reconciliation-respect-aborigina

23.01.2022 How did this story escape us? First Rio Tinto. Now Woodside. When will it end? When? When we demand it by way of law reform. ... We have an obligation and responsibility as Australians to preserve and protect what is left of our ancient Australian heritage. Come on Australia. This place is in the process of being WORLD HERITAGE LISTED. Preserve and Protect Murujuga. Over 1 million pieces of petroglyphs over 30,000 years old! https://www.abc.net.au//woodside-faces-burrup-gas/13003532

23.01.2022 Support Coordinator POSITION CONTEXT Support Coordinator is part of the Disability Services Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service.... The Service objective is to provide holistic, primary health care services to people of the West Pilbara region. LOCATION 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne, WA 6718. SENIOR MANAGER Disability Services Manager CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm with 45 minutes (unpaid) for lunch daily. You are to be ready for work no later than 8:30am daily. Other conditions of employment are identified in your contract for employment. All Mawarnkarra employees are required to comply with all policies in force at the time of commencement of employment and those implemented from time to time. As part of the orientation program, employees are required to sign declarations (including confidentiality) and agreement pursuant to policies of the Health Service. POSITION OBJECTIVE Support coordinators will assist participants in building the skills they need to understand, implement, and use their plan. You will work with the participant to ensure a mix of supports are used to increase their capacity to maintain relationships, manage service delivery tasks, live more independently, and be included in their community. SELECTION CRITERIA, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES The ability to develop relationships with people with disabilities, and their families The ability to work independently in your community, and with your team at Mawarnkarra A strong commitment to your community, linking in and compassion for people with disabilities Strong negotiating skills eg budgeting Great understanding of the NDIS and care plans for participants Excellent listening and relationship building skills Excellent communication and problem solving skills, initiative, good judgment and extreme reliability Must be able to conduct face to face meetings A working knowledge of computers and willingness to learn new programs Must have good writing, recording & reporting skills DUTIES 1. Support Coordinator will support the participant to understand and implement the funded supports in their plan and link the participant to community, mainstream and other government services. 2. Support Coordinator will assist the participant to negotiate with providers about what they will offer to the participant and how much it will cost out of their plan. 3. Support coordinator will ensure service agreements and service bookings are completed. They will help build the participant ability to exercise choice and control, to coordinate supports and access their local community. 4. They can also assist the participant in planning ahead to prepare for their plan review. 5. Support coordinator will assist the participant to 'optimise' their plan ensuring that they are getting the most out of their funded supports. 6. Establish face to face meetings to establish the legal aspect of the service, sign Mawarnkarra service agreement and draft planning task by priorities (follow the NDIS plan) 7. Open the service booking in MyPlace (Disability Service Manager) 8. Link the participant to identified services to maximise opportunity and independence. Arrange meetings with the providers, review their contract and help the participant with this process. 9. Open a Purchase Order every time the provider delivers the service (confirm by provider invoice) 10. Keep records from therapists (emails) and any communication with the participant 11. Once a year, before the annual plan review, the Support Coordinator will send a report of progress and development of plans as a conclusion of the NDIS plan and budget. Confirm the goals has been achieved (8 weeks before the plan end) 12. Once a year meet with the participant develop and draft the next years plan. EDUCATION Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter. Consent to a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current Driver’s License. All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing. Please email your resume and application for a role through to [email protected] You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Should we progress your application to interview, we will contact you to arrange. MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Full-time NDIS Support Coordinator closes 15 January 2020.

22.01.2022 Mum Rach is coming to #Karratha.

22.01.2022 Brilliant. Well done Taylah

22.01.2022 As part of your commitment to Respect & Relationships with Aboriginal People, please consider valuing the time of Aboriginal People when you want/ need to consult or engage. So many stakeholders want to consult and engage with Aboriginal People and can’t to their jobs without such consultation or engagement but fail to recognise that any persons time needs to be valued by way of remuneration. Most workplaces pay Consultants to support their consultation, engagement, or evaluation. If you are consulting or engaging with Aboriginal People to gain knowledge, or advice, they are also Consultants. Pay them for their knowledge and time.

21.01.2022 I grew up in Roebourne. I attended Roebourne Primary School. I loved my school and I enjoyed going every day. This is a photo of me in my last year of school - Year 7. I was about to embark on an amazing journey that would eventually bring me home in 2012 (High School, University, and a Career in the law). After more than 20 years of our Community hearing about new schools being built all around us, we always asked for when it would be our turn. This year, we have been promi...sed that it is our turn. This post is for the school. I have been busy prioritising other matters over the past 8 years since coming home and not had any time to give to support this school. We tried with my now very popular and respected Cultural Learning Workshop as an opportunity for me to begin working with the school but your Cultural experts didn’t want that to happen. So it didn’t. Some schools and individuals are not ready for my learning and that is ok. So now I make a commitment to be involved in the consultation process for the new school. I will also commit my time and energy to learning about how the school is going and identify ways I can help. I’ll be speaking with everyone. Of course this includes having to call out any person/s or behaviours if asked to, I will do that. Roebourne Primary was an amazing School when I went there. It was the first place that I access western educational learning. Since then, I have gained tertiary qualifications in law, diploma in law, executive level training in management, leadership, and business, and continue to learn through other options. If anyone in our Roebourne Community would like to reach out to me to talk about the school, please private message me on here or email me on [email protected] #RoebourneProud #WestNgarlumaNgurinPeople

21.01.2022 I’m annoyed. In 2015, we saw the WA State Government release a Report on Indigenous Expenditure in my home town of Roebourne. I wrote this article in 2016, https://www.linkedin.com//aboriginal-people-organisations-...Continue reading

20.01.2022 It’s great to support Harding Coffee.

20.01.2022 Load of biggest shit right there.

20.01.2022 I enjoyed watching this. It should be mandatory for every person employed in any capacity to work with remote Aboriginal Communities. All those fly in fly out service providers.

19.01.2022 Great to see this important Statement being made by Kimberley mob. I fully support this Statement. https://static1.squarespace.com//Kooljaman+Statement+2020+

19.01.2022 #Exmouth #MumRach

19.01.2022 I want to express my pride in a very important organisation in my home town, Mawarnkarra Health Service. Yesterday, we held our Annual General Meeting, and I’m proud to be continuing to serve my Community as a Member of the Board for another two years. That will take my term to 10 years. I am proud of this organisation- the staff, the Board, and the Members. Mawarnkarra Health Service Roebourne provides holistic health services to more than 3,000 patients living in the City... of Karratha. I look forward to being part of the Board for another two years.

18.01.2022 Storylines on behalf of Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries' Aboriginal History WA (AHWA) invites you to a free family history session... in your region. Learn about historical State record collections, that contain valuable ancestral information and how to request these through AHWA's family history application process. The AHWA team will also discuss a current research project exploring the history of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) between 1900-1931. Register your interest by contacting AHRU via [email protected] or call 08 9427 3473

18.01.2022 Your thoughts? https://www.abc.net.au//less-than-10-pc-mining-co/12939142

18.01.2022 Please come along to the first Community Consultation about the New Roebourne School. Today at the Ngurin Centre.

17.01.2022 My Mum Rachaels business, https://www.facebook.com/RaeWendy-Creations-100198998532325/ Love your unique designs Mum RaeWendy Creations

17.01.2022 Medicare Billing Officer POSITION CONTEXT Medicare Billing Officer is part of the Clinical Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service. The Service objective is to provi...de holistic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara region. LOCATION 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne WA 6718 LINE MANAGER Clinical Manager CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm with 45minutes (unpaid) for lunch daily. You are to be ready for work no later than 8:30am daily. Other conditions of employment are identified in your contract for employment. All Mawarnkarra employees are required to comply with all policies in force at the time of commencement of employment and those implemented from time to time. As part of the orientation program, employees are required to sign declarations and agreement pursuant to policies of the Health Service. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Medicare Billing Officer role is multifaceted, in that this role carries a variety of responsibilities. The primary responsibility is managing/submitting Medicare billing in a timely manner. This involves being able to use the patient data management system, and an understanding of Medicare Billing Schedule (MBS) SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Ability to work independently and in a team environment. A demonstrated understanding of Medicare billing practices in a primary health care service and a commitment to implementing systems for ongoing quality improvement in billing practices. An understanding of the MBS Demonstrated capacity to work in a collaborative manner with staff. Motivation to provide service excellence. Excellent writing skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance. Understanding the scope of practice and ability to seek help from line manager when required. Remain up to date and informed of communications regarding billing and Medicare (such as from Department of Health/Human Services) DUTIES 1. Medicare responsibilities: Submission of Medicare claims in a timely manner. Working with the Clinical Manager and SMO to ensure effective and efficient management to maximise claims under the Practice Incentives Program In collaboration with relevant staff, improve the billing arrangements of the practice consistent with the rules and regulations governing the arrangements. Implementing relevant changes to MBS items as updates occur. Working with the Clinical Manager to identify billing opportunities. Meet with the Senior Medical Officer and Clinical Manager regularly to review Medicare billing and to seek quality improvement opportunities or as required. 2. Reporting responsibilities: Daily auditing/submission of Medicare claims. In collaboration with the Senior Medical Officer & Clinical Manager, develop and implement systems for the collection of accurate data consistent with reporting requirements. Reporting and reconciliation related to the Practice Incentive Program To assist in the interpretation of the data collected. 3. Communication: Ensure that all communications with Medicare are dealt with professionally. Ensure to liaise with Medicare when further assistance is required. 4. Quality improvement activities: Promote continual quality improvement in the service. Ensure all standards are maintained consistent with RACGP and QIC accreditation standards as applicable to the service. 5. Professional responsibilities: Work in collaboration with the Clinical Manager on all relevant issues. Work in collaboration with the Finance Team to ensure efficient and accurate Medicare / PIP income recognition and processing. Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. Participate in and contribute to the successful outcomes of the organisation. Participate in research activities within the services as requested and required. Participate in maintaining a safe working environment. Other reasonable duties as directed by your line manage EDUCATION Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter. Consent to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current full Drivers Licence All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing. Please email your resume and application for a role through to [email protected]. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Should we progress your application to interview, we will contact you to arrange. MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Medicare Billing Officer closes Friday 2nd October 2020.

17.01.2022 General Practitioner POSITION CONTEXT The GP is part of the Clinical Services Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service. The Service objective is to provide holist...ic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara region. LOCATION 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne, WA, 6718. LINE MANAGER The Senior Medical Officer CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Refer to the employment contract for further conditions of employment. POSITION OBJECTIVE The role of the GP is to, in collaboration with the Senior Medical Officer, other managers and staff, implement the relevant objectives of the organisation by ensuring that the clinical services deliver a supportive, quality, effective and efficient service in order that the health needs of clients and the community are met. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Motivation to provide service excellence. Ability to negotiate complex social and health issues with clients. Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to problem solve effectively on a day to day basis and in a crisis situation. A demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. A commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance. Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organisational skills. DUTIES 1. Provide clinical care: Provide an excellent standard of clinical services based on evidence based best practice standards. Provide education and health promotion to clients during consultations. Provide clients with a high level of care appropriate to their needs and that includes health screening and early detection activities such as well person checks, care planning, mental health screening, referral for screening activities, health promotion and opportunistic activities such as education and advice on quit smoking and healthy lifestyle activities. Ensure all clinical services are correctly claimed under the Medicare system. Ensure that all care and follow-up care is documented in a timely manner, consistent with organisation policies and such that a current history and patient summary can be quickly accessed at any time. Assist the Clinic Nurse in ensuring that all recalls for patients are up-to-date at all times. 2. Infection control: Maintain infection control principles, policies and procedures at all times and demonstrate leadership in same. Provide formal and opportunistic education to all staff on the principles, policies and procedures of infection control. 3. Integrity of immunisations: Ensure all vaccines used at Mawarnkarra have been stored in the correct manner to maintain their integrity prior to being administered to a client. 4. Education and health promotion: Work in collaboration with other staff at Mawarnkarra on implementing education and health promotion activities for clients and the community. Provide education and training to other health service staff on clinical issues and treatments. Provide advice, education and referrals to clients as necessary. 5. Participate in and collaborate on the management of quality improvement activities relevant to the clinic and in particular RACGP accreditation: Ensure proper procedures are in place for the appropriate referral of clients to other health services internal and external. Ensure all standards are maintained for the purpose of RACGP Accreditation and take responsibility for coordinating RACGP Accreditation processes in collaboration with the Clinic Nurse and Senior Medical Officer. 6. Documentation Ensure that all documentation is consistent with best practice standards for documentation in health care. Ensure that all Medicare documentation is complete and submitted appropriately and assist staff with same. 7. Professional responsibilities: Collaborate with the Senior Medical Officer and Practice Manager on quality improvement activities and opportunities as they relate to clinical care and client management. Collaborate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, taking account of the varying skills, educational levels and contributions of different team members. Maintain all relevant criteria for the purpose of professional registration and certification as a General Practitioner. Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct. Participate in and contribute to the fulfilment of operational needs of the organisation as they arise. Participate in research activities within the services as required. Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with all Mawarnkarra policies and procedures. Participate in maintaining a safe working environment. Participate in all quality improvement activities of the organisation as required. Reasonable duties required by management. EDUCATION Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter. Consent to a Working with Children Check must be provided prior to confirmation of employment. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current Valid Driver’s Licence. All staff at Mawarnkarra are subject to regular and random drug and alcohol testing. Please email your resume and application for a role through to [email protected]. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Should we progress your application to interview, we will contact you to arrange. MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Fulltime General Practitioner (GP) closes 15 January 2021.

17.01.2022 Privilege extends to: 1. Having parents that completed high school as opposed to having parents that didn’t. 2. Having parents or a family member that completed University. 3. Having parents or a family member that has operated a successful business. 4. Having parents that are both full time employed. Or one parent that is full time employed. ... 5. Having parents that own their own home. 6. Having access to private school education. 7. Having family with money to learn about the world around us including traveling. 8. Never having to experience racism or discrimination because of the way you look. It’s not one thing. It’s many layers. When you understand your privilege, use it to support and empower others. In doing that recognise that a lack of privilege impacts on success and outcomes. So extra support is needed.

17.01.2022 Please support Brother Ant and Sister in Law Kell’s business in Broome. Mikka Mikka Albert Cox Chelsea Wade Lucy Porta Loo

16.01.2022 Coffee Anyone? Supply Aus has got you covered with ournew brand of coffee, Dhuwa Coffee. SupplyAus is 100% Indigenous owned and managed. It is also 20% Pilbara/ Ngarluma/ Yindjibarndi owned through myself, as one of the Founders and owners.

15.01.2022 Social-Emotional Wellbeing Worker POSITION CONTEXT The Social Emotional Well-Being Worker is part of the Program Services Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service. Th...e Service’s objective is to provide holistic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara region. LOCATION 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne WA 6718 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm with 45minutes (unpaid) for lunch daily. You are to be ready for work no later than 8:30am daily. Other conditions of employment are identified in your contract for employment. All Mawarnkarra employees are required to comply with all policies in force at the time of commencement of employment and those implemented from time to time. As part of the orientation program, employees are required to sign declarations and agreement pursuant to policies of the Health Service. POSITION OBJECTIVE The role of the Social Emotional Well-Being Worker is to provide support to Aboriginal people to receive services that improve their knowledge of healthy lifestyle behaviours. The role focuses on: - improving knowledge of behavioural risk factors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people - assisting and measuring positive healthy lifestyle behaviour changes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people - assisting and measuring positive behaviours related to connection to Country, family and/or community The roles are to provide group education to achieve the above in line with the program plan and program target. The program is called Social, Emotional and Wellbeing. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Motivation to provide service excellence. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Good oral and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to present to large groups and to assist individuals one on one Ability to develop program materials Ability to negotiate complex issues with clients. Ability to use computer systems Ability to identify situations where a more senior staff member is required for assistance. Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organisational skills. Ability to liaise and develop relationships within the Aboriginal community of the area. Understanding of cultural factors when dealing with Aboriginal & TSI clients. Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance. DUTIES 1. Provide group education to support improving knowledge of behavioural risk factors (drugs, alcohol, bullying, lack of activity, depression and so on) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people Plan program work for the year with assistance and approval from management Identify appropriate target audiences, based on evidence and direction from management towards those groups that have knowledge improvement needs Develop program materials based on evidence (with support from subject matter experts) Ensure program material is reviewed, following relevant Policy prior to presentation Record group education within Communicare as directed by management 2. Undertake activities that support positive healthy lifestyle behaviour changes and / or positive behaviours related to connection to Country, family and/or community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people Plan program work for the year with assistance and approval from management Identify appropriate target audiences, based on evidence and direction from management towards those groups that have knowledge improvement needs Develop program activities and materials based on evidence (with support from subject matter experts) Ensure program activities and material are reviewed, following relevant Policy prior to presentation Record group activities within Communicare as directed by management 3. Undertake support, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands around increasing their knowledge of behavioural risk factors and support positive healthy lifestyle behaviour Record group client assistance within Communicare Utilise patient alerts and To Do list within Communicare to support & achieve positive health outcomes 4. Undertake promotion of the Social Emotional Wellbeing program utilising MHS Facebook, MHS Web site, MHS Radio Program. Provide support to the weekly production of the overall MHS Radio Program 5. Assist MHS with running community events and health promotion activities as required. 6. Professional responsibilities: Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct Participate in and contribute to the fulfilment of operational needs of the organisation as they arise. Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with all Mawarnkarra policies and procedures. Participate in maintaining a safe working environment Undertake activities and work direction as requested by management EDUCATION Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter. Consent to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current Drivers Licence. All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing Please email your resume and application for a role through to [email protected]. You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Should we progress your application to interview, we will contact you to arrange. MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Full Time Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker’s closes Thursday 8th October 2020.

15.01.2022 A big part of why we are collectively failing to close the gaps is certainly racism. A No Racism stance on the part of any workplace must be coupled with a commitment to Education. http://www.sbs.com.au//more-than-half-of-indigenous-austra

15.01.2022 I used to love this exhibition when I worked for Rio Tinto 2006-2009. But I can’t even bring myself to look or step into Central Park. It should be called Memories of Our Country. How embarrassing for the artists to be so unaware of the unauthentic gesture that this is. Many of these artists are well renowned and yet they live in social housing and are on welfare. The art groups do nothing to lift them out of this truth. Just use them like this mining company uses them! My wirdart (spirit) would not be ok walking into this exhibition after what Rio has done and the truth that has emerged from the Inquiry.

15.01.2022 Love this artist. One day I’ll make the trip to the gallery. Beautiful artworks. When I worked as a Native Title Lawyer for the KLC, I had the opportunity to work with and learn from Gooniyandi people.

14.01.2022 I hope he is jailed, and bankrupted! https://www.abc.net.au//stewart-naylor-guilty-of-/12901800

14.01.2022 Proud to take my tenure through to 10 years over these next two years. So proud to be part of this organisation.

14.01.2022 It really is a joy to be part of the Cultural Education journey of others through my unique Aboriginal Insights workshop about Empowering Respect & Relationships. A big thanks to the attendees for their trust, respect, and attention today.

14.01.2022 If you are seeking to support/ engage/ buy from Aboriginal/ Indigenous businesses in your supply chain, please contact me about our 100% Indigenous owned and managed business SupplyAus [email protected]

13.01.2022 I’ve had two moments in my life when I thought, omg, imagine this. The first was in 2009 when I met American Indians part of a Tribal Community that had a Treaty in place since the 1800s and governed 32,000 acres of their land as their own country. Their own government, schools, police, laws, court system and policies. They had sovereign title to these lands. It was a shock to my world. I remember thinking, did I wake up 200 years into the future? How is this possible?... The second time was in 2010 when I watched a movie called, Babakiueria. A flip of the script. If you have been following me for some time and enjoy my posts, I recommend this film. It’s so important in the context of where we are as a country and the need for Australians to recognise, respect, and support, Aboriginal specific matters to be placed in Aboriginal hands. https://youtu.be/NqcFg4z6EYY

13.01.2022 If you are a parent with school aged children, have you ever asked these three questions of your school, 1. Does the school embrace Aboriginal Cultures and if so, how? 2. Do all teachers complete cultural awareness training? If not, why not? 3. Does the school support all students to engage in Aboriginal cultural activities? If yes, what are those activities? If no, why not? ... Ask the questions. A key part of #Reconciliation is supporting/ embedding respect for #Aboriginal #Cultures in our mainstream education institutions.

13.01.2022 It’s really disheartening to listen to people living in the Pilbara express racism. These people live in regions that generates wealth to provide them and others with jobs and supports the State and National Governments. These people live on stolen lands that generate wealth for everyone but the original owners. These people are provided with Cultural Awareness Training by their employers (apparently) but they still don’t respect Aboriginal people or hold any understandings o...f cultural differences, the impact of colonisation, the impacts of ongoing grief and loss (the reality of the gap), the challenges of living and walking in two worlds, the challenges of being born into disadvantage, the challenges of being negatively stereotyped and treated according to that stereotype, the challenges of racism and discrimination,.... Whoever is delivering Cultural Awareness Training to these towns that are still operating under segregation and hold intolerable ignorance, you are not doing your job! #Stop #ticking #boxes for companies and Governments and deliver truths, tools, and respect. Empower relationships. Any person or workplace or Community that is not ready for Truth, is not ready for Reconciliation. To be clear, I do not deliver my training to the mining industry. Apparently they don’t need it. They know how to do Reconciliation. Just ask Rio Tinto. One of the biggest employers on my old people’s country, and they have completely ignored my training for 5 years. The only Cultural Education provider that I back, support, and endorse is Clinton Walker.

13.01.2022 That seals it. I’m voting #Labor! Thank you for your Strength and Leadership Linda Burney

13.01.2022 When seeking to employ Aboriginal people for Aboriginal specific jobs, please make sure you place value on our lived experiences as an Aboriginal person, our Community Knowledge, our Family Knowledge, our Cultural Knowledge, and our Relationships with Aboriginal people, organisations, Communities, and businesses. That means monetary value. Just like you value that piece of paper from the mainstream western education systems. Also recognise that we don’t just look after our n...ucleus family. We support our extended family. Financially. A $100k job might be attractive to a person that has themselves, a partner, and kids to take care of, but it’s not much when you also have brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, parents, grandparents, and kids (including nieces and nephews) to also look after. An Aboriginal Cultural lens is badly needed in all areas of Aboriginal Affairs including employment.

13.01.2022 It’s completely disgusting. These funds are needed on the ground by our Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. A question? Where are all the Clontarf graduates today? The Alumni? Did the program help them to finish year 12, get into uni, or get a job? Either shows how disconnected Ken Wyatt is or how he has nothing to do with the allocation of funding. Just a puppet. ... Housing is critical. Health is critical. Employment is critical. Come on. Schools are funded to deliver education. Scholarships are available for university. I want to see questions asked about this by our Indigenous Senators in Budget Estimates Linda Burney Patrick Dodson Senator Malarndirri McCarthy - Northern Territory Clontarf? https://www.theguardian.com//aboriginal-leaders-criticise-

12.01.2022 If you are in #Exmouth, get down to the Markets today. Make sure you visit my Mum Rach at her stall. So proud of you Mum.

12.01.2022 Boom. Now we wait and see how these recommendations are received by Rio and mining. ... The report also recommended that:... 1. Rio Tinto must negotiate a restitution package with the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) and ensure a full reconstruction of the rock shelters and remediation of the site, at its own expense; 2. Rio must commit to a permanent moratorium on mining in the Juukan Gorge area 3. All mining companies, including Rio Tinto, should undertake an independent review of all agreements with traditional owners and remove any gag clauses or restrictions in existing agreements; 4. All mining companies should commit to a voluntary moratorium on applying for new section 18 permissions until new Aboriginal heritage laws are passed; 5. Rio Tinto should commit to a stay on actions on the 1,700 Aboriginal heritage sites which it currently has permission to destroy; 6. The WA government should urgently establish new procedures to improve the regulation of Aboriginal heritage and undertake a mapping and truth-telling process to record all sites that have been destroyed or damaged; 7. The federal Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 be urgently reviewed, and responsibility for the legislation revert to the minister for Aboriginal affairs. Full article here, https://www.theguardian.com//juukan-gorge-inquiry-rio-tint

12.01.2022 Come on Australia, don’t take advantage of vulnerable people. This needs to stop. Fair and reasonable prices in remote Communities is essential, https://www.sbs.com.au//report-calls-national-database-foo

12.01.2022 No more. Shift the power imbalance to support the cultural obligations and responsibilities of Traditional Owners to preserve and protect ancient Aboriginal heritage. No more letting mining companies get their own way by asking a conflicted Minister to provide his/her approval to destroy heritage. Conflicted because that Ministers Governments stands to receive royalties by providing such consent. ... Our heritage must be above mining and money. Every Australian MUST making this a VOTING issue at every STATE, TERRITORY, and FEDERAL ELECTION. Demand Aboriginal Heritage Protection. Act with your vote.

11.01.2022 Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker POSITION CONTEXT The Social Emotional Well-Being Worker is part of the Program Services Team of Mawarnkarra Health Service. Th...e Service’s objective is to provide holistic, primary health care services to the Aboriginal people of the West Pilbara region. LOCATION 20 Sholl Street, Roebourne WA 6718 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:45pm with 45minutes (unpaid) for lunch daily. You are to be ready for work no later than 8:30am daily. Other conditions of employment are identified in your contract for employment. All Mawarnkarra employees are required to comply with all policies in force at the time of commencement of employment and those implemented from time to time. As part of the orientation program, employees are required to sign declarations and agreement pursuant to policies of the Health Service. POSITION OBJECTIVE The role of the Social Emotional Well-Being Worker is to provide support to Aboriginal people to receive services that improve their knowledge of healthy lifestyle behaviours. The role focuses on: - improving knowledge of behavioural risk factors for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people - assisting and measuring positive healthy lifestyle behaviour changes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people - assisting and measuring positive behaviours related to connection to Country, family and/or community The roles are to provide group education to achieve the above in line with the program plan and program target. The program is called Social, Emotional and Wellbeing. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Motivation to provide service excellence. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Good oral and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to present to large groups and to assist individuals one on one Ability to develop program materials Ability to negotiate complex issues with clients. Ability to use computer systems Ability to identify situations where a more senior staff member is required for assistance. Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrated organisational skills. Ability to liaise and develop relationships within the Aboriginal community of the area. Understanding of cultural factors when dealing with Aboriginal & TSI clients. Commitment to ongoing participation in education, professional development, evidence based research and quality assurance. DUTIES 1. Provide group education to support improving knowledge of behavioural risk factors (drugs, alcohol, bullying, lack of activity, depression and so on) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people Plan program work for the year with assistance and approval from management Identify appropriate target audiences, based on evidence and direction from management towards those groups that have knowledge improvement needs Develop program materials based on evidence (with support from subject matter experts) Ensure program material is reviewed, following relevant Policy prior to presentation Record group education within Communicare as directed by management 2. Undertake activities that support positive healthy lifestyle behaviour changes and / or positive behaviours related to connection to Country, family and/or community for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people Plan program work for the year with assistance and approval from management Identify appropriate target audiences, based on evidence and direction from management towards those groups that have knowledge improvement needs Develop program activities and materials based on evidence (with support from subject matter experts) Ensure program activities and material are reviewed, following relevant Policy prior to presentation Record group activities within Communicare as directed by management 3. Undertake support, to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands around increasing their knowledge of behavioural risk factors and support positive healthy lifestyle behaviour Record group client assistance within Communicare Utilise patient alerts and To Do list within Communicare to support & achieve positive health outcomes 4. Undertake promotion of the Social Emotional Wellbeing program utilising MHS Facebook, MHS Web site, MHS Radio Program. Provide support to the weekly production of the overall MHS Radio Program 5. Assist MHS with running community events and health promotion activities as required. 6. Professional responsibilities: Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct Participate in and contribute to the fulfilment of operational needs of the organisation as they arise. Demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with all Mawarnkarra policies and procedures. Participate in maintaining a safe working environment Undertake activities and work direction as requested by management EDUCATION Attend and participate in the professional development program and relevant external seminars and conferences, as approved. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Performance will be appraised on an on-going basis and formally at the first 3 months and annually thereafter. Consent to undergo a Working with Children Check and a National Police Certificate. Employment is conditional pending the outcome of these checks. Current Drivers Licence. All employees are subject to regular random drug and alcohol testing. Please email your resume and application for a role through to [email protected] You will receive confirmation that your application has been received. Should we progress your application to interview, we will contact you to arrange. MHS may commence appointment proceedings immediately, appoint by invitation or make no appointment at all. This opportunity is only open to candidates with the right to work in Australia. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Full Time Social Emotional Wellbeing Worker’s closes 15 January 2021.

11.01.2022 Too deadly this old man. I still remember visiting Mr Wharton to complete interviews with him for his Native Title Group. He has an amazing story and it’s great to see him recognised by his State. Well done Juju (Old Man) Herb. Sending you congrats and best wishes from the West.

10.01.2022 Always Was Always Will Be What does this mean? To me, it means I am here. It means that my connection is not broken because my family survived. Our people have survived. We are here. ... The truth is that this country tried to destroy our connection and our cultures. No matter what was done in the past, what is done today, or what is done tomorrow, no one can deny who I am. My bloodline connects me to these lands of my old people. Always has. Always will. My spirit guides me through life and empowers my strength and resilience. My Spirit comes from the lands of my old people. Today, I pay my respect, pride, and gratitude to my old people. They survived so that I could be here today. They are part of who I am. Always. #PrideAndGratitude

10.01.2022 Great news to share. My book, Essential Aboriginal Insights- A Guide for Anyone Involved in Closing Gaps in Australia is now available as an E-book. $29. I recommend my book for every workplace with any commitments to supporting or empowering Aboriginal People in Australia and any global companies with business interests in Australia. Education is key. ... https://www.amazon.com.au/Essential-Aboriginal//B08QV3Z2X2

09.01.2022 When I was a kid at Roebourne Primary School, I wanted to be a Teacher. I became a Lawyer. I decided to end my legal career and begin an independent journey in business in 2013. Now, through my business Aboriginal Insights, I teach. I enjoy teaching and being part of the learning journey of Australians.

09.01.2022 Wow. Love this artist. One day I’ll visit this artist to buy a piece of their Stunning art. I have a small non-cultural connection to Gooniyandi. I worked on their native title claim in 2009/10. Beautiful old people with strong cultural knowledge and connections. It would be great to get a small piece of cultural art from each of the groups I worked with in the Kimberley.

09.01.2022 I’ve been a Cultural Education Trainer for 9 years. Four years of that involved delivery of Traditional Owner specific Cultural Awareness Training. This is the main type of training that is delivered in WA and specifically the Pilbara region of WA. However, for the past 5 years, I have been delivering Cultural Foundations Cultural Awareness Training that is focussed on sharing an Engagement model and lessons that are essential to Reconciliation and Closing the Gaps. My work...shop is not Traditional Owner specific which means it applies to all workplaces. My workshop is also unique to Aboriginal Insights which means that my content is not delivered by any other Cultural Education Provider in the country. If you are committed to Cultural Education, don’t dismiss my learning as knowledge you think you have no matter how long you have been involved in working with Aboriginal people. My commitment is to empower respect and relationships through sharing lessons and tools that are my own lessons and my own tools. I don’t talk about other peoples work or training. I offer three education options, 1. Workshop. 2. Book. 3. Online Learning Course. Walk with me. I would be happy to walk with you. https://aboriginalinsights.com.au/

09.01.2022 Please be sure to stop by the #Roebourne basketball courts on your way to work for great coffee by Uncle Kendall. Brilliant service by the way.

08.01.2022 Great news for businesses and anyone seeking work.

08.01.2022 What kind of Political Leadership do we have? This kind! These are one of those moments that knock me and I ask myself, Is what I do worth it? Are we being heard? Do people care? Am I wasting my bloody time? Disgusted and upset that this has to even be voted on. It should be a given. This is our Australian Government.

08.01.2022 A commitment to learning about cultural differences relating to Aboriginal Peoples (plural) provides workplaces with an understanding of how they are perceived as opposed to how the workplace believes they are perceived. Many workplaces engage with Aboriginal peoples using a mainstream western approach. Without a Cultural Lens. This results in a disconnect between how a workplace intends to be perceived and actual perception. If we don’t recognise and learn about cultural d...ifferences we miss out on learning the different ways that our actions are perceived. Want to learn more. Walk with me via my Aboriginal Insights cultural education products, 1. Workshop - Cultural Foundations for Workplaces, Empowering Respect & Relationships 2. Book - Essential Aboriginal Insights, a Guide for Anyone Involved in Closing Gaps in Australia 3. Online Learning Course - Cultural Awareness 101 for all Australian workplaces https://lnkd.in/gNzVXq9 What I offer is unique to my personal and professional journey. My focus is to support and empower respectful relationships. Respect and Relationships is required for successful outcomes. To Close the Gaps. To reach that aspirational place of Reconciliation.

07.01.2022 Anyone over in #CoralBay or #Exmouth? Here are some great Christmas gift ideas.

07.01.2022 Closing the Gaps in Education. I am writing the content for a new online learning course that will be released in the new year. Education has been essential to my personal self-determination. I have come to realise that my success in education has much to do with my family’s journey and first access to education. ... To support and empower Aboriginal students in education, please ensure you understand the context to the gaps. That means learning about the first time that education was accessible to Aboriginal people in your State and Territory; and the environment of those rights (legalised racism and discrimination). Learn the educational journey of your students families. The insight will be profound. You will then understand privilege in the context of education. Learn what the highest level of education is for the students family. Not just the parents. The family authorities. Ask the question of the family authorities? Do they value education? If not, why not? If not, what do they value instead? How can education support that family’s values in today’s society? How does your school support an Aboriginal student to live and walk in two worlds?

07.01.2022 If the Government wanted to support an organisation that supports educational outcomes for Aboriginal students (both male and female), then they should have supported the The Graham (Polly) Farmer Foundation . The best education program in this country. I know this for a fact because I am a product of this program. Thousands of us are succeeding around the country because of this program.

06.01.2022 Brilliant Aboriginal languages initiative. Will you commit to learning 5 words of the traditional owner language for where you live and work? How? Here you go. ... https://50words.online/

05.01.2022 Last night, I attended my beautiful Aunty’s birthday. It’s not often that we get to come together for a special occasion that is a 60TH BIRTHDAY. I got to take my Mum and Daughter, Lucy. A night surrounded by so much family and seeing all of the young ones so happy filled my cup to the top. My spirit is strong and happy. There are so many truths in this country that gets Aboriginal people feeling disappointed and deflated. Many decide to give up on Reconciliation. There has ...been many recent big events/ incidents that has really hurt us (Black Lives Matter, destruction of ancient heritage during Reconciliation week, the Inquiry into the Destruction of Juukan Gorge, Netball Australia’s tokenism- to name a couple). Going home and/or family time is how I stay on course with the role I have been given. My belief is that I walk the path (with full responsibility and acceptance) that was decided by my old people. In terms of Indigenous Employment it is important for employers to recognise the need for their Indigenous staff to spend time at home and with family, especially if their job takes them away from both.

05.01.2022 As part of my Cultural Education business journey, I have developed definitions relating to the term, Aboriginal Community. If we don’t offer definitions, it means what it means to an individual, workplace, or sector, which will generally be influenced by dominant stereotypes. I recognise two types of Aboriginal Communities.... Type 1 is LOCATION BASED and sits within the ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY SYSTEM. This Aboriginal Community is key to Relationships and Respect in the context of Reconciliation commitments. Type 2 is profession or workplace sector based and sits within the MAINSTREAM WESTERN SYSTEM. This Aboriginal Community is key to Opportunities in the context of Reconciliation commitments. When it comes to Advisory or Representation it is important to recognise both types. That means both types being represented. Most workplaces only recognise or engage with the Type 2 Aboriginal Community There is an Aboriginal Community System in every location in this country. The system is informed by three components: 1. Traditional Owner Culture 2. Regional System that the Traditional Owner Culture is or was part of 3. Impact of Colonisation The third component determines how strong the system is in comparison to the Mainstream Western System Want to learn more? #WalkWithMe www.aboriginalinsights.com.au

05.01.2022 Amazing Leadership.

04.01.2022 Warakurna Community, special thanks to Daisy Ward and Bernard Newberry, Senior Sergeant Revis Ryder (and Donelle), Constable Wendy Kelly, the WA Police and sinc...erely to the families of the bereaved - THANK YOU mob for trusting us to be with you on your groundbreaking journey of having Australia's first Indigenous run police station - with the cameras on... Biggest thanks to EVERYONE we encountered and worked with on the OUR LAW journey, thus far... Sam Bodhi Field and I are currently developing the OUR LAW series thanks to Screen Australia's Indigenous Department! To OUR LAW investors, your support incalculable... Devina McPherson in particular but all at Screenwest and Cieron Cody our commissioning editor and all at NITV - THANK YOU! Lastly, a profound thank you Netflix for acknowledging and believing our Western Australian Indigenous voices and Indigenous story have an audience beyond Australian shores. Best, Pinky and Sam Producers OUR LAW

04.01.2022 A commitment to Reconciliation requires a commitment to Truths. There is no Reconciliation without Truths. Truths include (but are not limited to): 1. History. The laws and policies of our country that were based on White Australia Policies. By understanding this truth, you will understand the context to the gaps that exist in this country. You will also understand the common barrier of mistrust. You will understand how recent legal racism and discrimination was in our c...ountry. You will understand survival in spite of these laws and policies. 2. Stereotypes. Our sectors/ professions generally carry a stereotype based on the experiences of Aboriginal people with our sector/ profession in the context of history. We cannot ignore this. We must recognise and respect this truth. The only way to break this stereotype is two easy steps. (1) Listen. (2) Build Rapport. 3. Present. The truth of the present existence of racism and discrimination. Recognising that an impact of our past attitudes is that these attitudes are still here. Within our workplaces, Communities, and families. Once we recognise this. We respond to it with education. We are all products of our families, including our families attitudes, values, and experiences. 4. Privilege. ... #WalkWithMe

04.01.2022 So much respect for Clinton and how he shares his cultural knowledge to empower respect and relationships in our country.

03.01.2022 I’m so happy to see this report released. Thank you Ms June Oscar for your amazing leadership and reaching so many of our women and girls across Australia. I certainly enjoyed attending your forum in Karratha. Thank you. I do hope that all Australians committed to supporting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Women, Girls, and Communities read this report and consider how they can implement or support the recommendations.

03.01.2022 If you are not ready for #Truth, you are not ready for #Reconciliation. There is no Reconciliation without Truth.

02.01.2022 Please share widely.

02.01.2022 So many people responsible for this culture. Many said nothing and still say nothing.

01.01.2022 If you haven’t seen this, take half an hour to watch it. Obviously it’s satire. I call it a flip of the script. https://youtu.be/NqcFg4z6EYY

01.01.2022 Finally some information.

01.01.2022 I want to express my love, respect, and pride in our #Torres #Strait #Islander families in the Pilbara region of WA. Your old people were taken from North QLD and forced to build the iron ore railway lines in the 1960s. Your old people decided to make our home in the Pilbara, their home. You are part of our Community and many of you are connected to our families. To my Torres Strait Islander family, friends. and in-laws, happy NAIDOC week. I love and respect that you continue with your culture in your second home, the Pilbara.

01.01.2022 WA COVID UPDATE: MAJOR CHANGES FOR ARRIVALS HEDLAND COVID UPDATE: - No new COVID cases reported overnight - No new COVID cases throughout the state... - No concern for general public BORDER RESTRICTIONS -New app to be rolled out, will allow police to check people's isolation location (G2G app) - people are encouraged to download the app but it is not compulsory -"virtual quarantine checks": use mobile phone data, facial recognition, & is secure for use - police have done more than 50k in-person checks --> some in-person checks to continue -Australian first and developed in WA by local business - border remains up but extreme restrictions for VIC and NSW residents eased --> Victorians no longer need to quarantine in hotels- will self quarantine at their own location (begins OCT 5) --> 14 day quarantine remains --> compulsory test on arrival for VIC arrivals and on day 11 --> NSW residents to be brought into line with other states and territories --> 14 day quarantine remains but no more compulsory tests on arrival --> tests will be conducted on day 11 -McGowan said he needed to free up hotel rooms due to the Fed Govt increasing international arrivals numbers The WA border WILL remain, NO timeline has been determined as to when they will be lifted -EXEMPTIONS will still be needed to enter WA from the east-coast