Neighbourhood Houses Victoria in Docklands, Victoria | Non-profit organisation

Neighbourhood Houses Victoria

Locality: Docklands, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9602 1228

Address: Shop B41, Level 4, 744 Bourke St Docklands 3008 Docklands, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.nhvic.org.au

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25.01.2022 It's National Carers Week, a chance to highlight the marvellous work of our carers and raise awareness for the life changing impact they make on so many vulnerable Victorians. #Carers2020 Our very own Jennie Huxley is a carer so we asked her a few questions about her experience. How did you come to be in a caring role?... I am a carer for my daughter Layla who has cerebral palsy. She was formally diagnosed after her first birthday via an MRI, but we had already started working with a paediatrician and a paediatric physiotherapist as there were delays with early milestones such as rolling over and crawling. What are some of the struggles and joys you experience being a carer? My main struggles have been around ensuring that Layla has the best possible care we can get her, so she can thrive. Layla has six different types of therapy appointments regularly as well as specialist appointments at the Children’s Hospital and with her paediatrician for Botox. It is a lot to manage the administration and logistics, but I have gotten better at talking about the mental load with friends and family. There are so many joys. Layla is the most sassiest kid on the planet, so seeing big goals achieved like her walking without a frame or running super fast makes my heart explode. It is nice to look back and see how far we have both grown over the last few years. What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about being a carer? I think people treated me initially with sorrow, which was hard to deal with. I think people react with sorrow, when what we really need as carers and the people we care for is your support. What advice would you offer someone who has suddenly found themselves in a caring role? Go gentle on yourself and accept help. My first few years I was less likely to accept a frozen meal or an offer of respite from a friend. Now I just take the lasagna and say thank you.

24.01.2022 Elder abuse isn't just physical it can be emotional, financial, sexual or neglect. Neighbourhood houses are committed to the safety, health and wellbeing of our older community members, their right to participation, and the maintenance of their dignity. Please help spread the word about elder abuse, and what people can do if they suspect it's happening to someone they know: ... https://seniorsrights.org.au See more

23.01.2022 During the pandemic communities living in border towns have been particularly vulnerable, so we’ve been busy helping people obtain NSW Border Passes for essential services. For many of us, jumping online and applying for this pass might seem relatively straight forward, but this is not the case for everyone. We know all too well that not everyone in our community has the skills, confidence, or resources to do things online. One couple we’ve been able to help out are Jack a...nd Jill (not their real names!) who live in Wakool, New South Wales. Jack needs to travel to Swan Hill in Victoria regularly to have his dialysis treatment at Swan Hill District Health. They need to make the 174km round trip to receive treatment and would not be able to cross the border and back again without the appropriate Border Pass issued by NSW Services. Jill asked Swan Hill Neighbourhood House to help her navigate the system and obtain their passes which need to be regularly renewed. And we were very happy to help! Local government and local members now refer community members on to us for assistance with obtaining their passes. It just goes to show that when major changes effect everyday lives and people are rattled, they need a constant supportive service like their local neighbourhood house one which they can reach out to and trust. Kate Bishop - Swan Hill Neighbourhood House #COVIDNHHEROES

23.01.2022 As we head into winter, are you finding yourself spending more on energy bills, yet still finding it hard to get comfortable in your own home? Join energy efficiency consultant John Knox this Friday for a fun, fact-filled online forum where you will learn quick, easy and inexpensive ways to help keep yourself warm this winter without costing the earth. It's free and everyone is welcome! ... Register: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/c/expert-connections-forums/

23.01.2022 Our team has been delivering meals and fresh veggies each week to public housing estate tenants and international students. We'd never done this before so when the restrictions came into effect, everyone jumped in and got on with it - that's just what neighbourhood houses do. In early May it was becoming apparent that one tenant was experiencing greater difficulty with day to day care. Gently, over a few weeks, she got to a point where she felt comfortable sharing her situ...ation with us and agreed for our team to contact Council services. That resident is now receiving regular My Aged Care support. I can't help but think that had we not been regularly on site during this time, this woman would have slipped through the net. I am grateful to be part of this sector which has been instrumental in providing support to the community during the pandemic. It has allowed me to focus on possible solutions to meet the needs of my community. Having that strong sense of purpose has been incredibly important for my mental health and wellbeing during this time." Melanie Tighe - Highett Neighbourhood Community House & Hampton Community Centre #COVIDNHHEROES

22.01.2022 Minister Luke Donnellan MP recorded a message for the sector, which was played at today's AGM. Thanks Luke for acknowledging the incredible contribution our houses have made in responding to this pandemic, keeping our communities safe and connected.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 has only exacerbated the amount of poverty that already exists in Australia. We're seeing the impacts first-hand at our neighbourhood houses with the demand for food relief increasing at alarming rates. This Anti-Poverty Week, we're calling on the Federal Government to #RaiseTheRateForGood to prevent more people falling into poverty.

22.01.2022 Only 2 sleeps til our AGM! Minister Luke Donnellan MP has recorded a video message just for the occasion, as we reflect on a year like no other. Join us this Thursday, 2pm via Zoom. RSVPs required: www.nhvic.org.au/annual-general-meeting

21.01.2022 It's already been a week! Catch up on everything that happened: www.nhvic.org.au/news/penny-wong-headlines-sector-luncheon

21.01.2022 Collaboration is key! The strong partnerships and relationships that Kensington Neighbourhood House developed prior to the pandemic proved invaluable in enabling them to efficiently set up a coordinated response. They established three working groups to focus on helping their community during the lockdowns: Food, Health and Wellbeing, and Technology. ... ----------------------------- This Neighbourhood House Week, we're honouring our community heroes during COVID-19. #NHW2021

21.01.2022 "As Neighbourhood House Week draws to a close, it was excellent to celebrate the success of centres like South Kingsville. Their ‘Community Café Introduction to Hospitality’ provides critical employability skills to students with a disability." It's been wonderful to see many MPs visiting or acknowledging the neighbourhood houses in their electorates. #NHW2021

19.01.2022 Last week Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association focused on the 10th Sustainable Development Goal, Reduced Inequalities. Listen to our important conversation about the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement in Australia and the need for better cultural representation in all aspects of community life. Featuring a wonderful, lived experience panel of Steven Portericker (Goddard Riverside, New York), Nyadol Nyuon and Kathryn Coff (Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation): https://anhca.org/sdg10

19.01.2022 Look at all those happy little faces! Keeping children connected, engaged and happy via Zoom these school holidays - love your work Iramoo Community Centre

19.01.2022 If you need a reason to smile today...

19.01.2022 One family told us that the Mount Alexander Community Pantry has been a lifesaver for them. They've needed to self-isolate because an older family member has complex medical concerns, meaning trips to the supermarket pose a risk. Our deliveries of grocery packs and freshly prepared meals has reduced their stress levels enormously. They also love the regular chats with our friendly delivery volunteers, who always check in on the family's wellbeing. I’m so proud of the partne...rships we have with 12 other organisations to deliver the Community Pantry. It provided over 3,000 meals and grocery packs through the first lock-down period. Being part of this sector during COVID-19 has demonstrated, yet again, how important neighbourhood houses are for the community. We are able to rapidly bring the community together and cut through red tape to respond to emerging and changing needs. This is a great strength of our sector! Martyn Shaddick - Castlemaine Community House #COVIDNHHEROES

18.01.2022 The lockdowns only exacerbated existing loneliness and social isolation. Neighbourhood houses like Sale Neighbourhood House created opportunities to keep community connection alive, to help people feel less alone. -----------------------------... This Neighbourhood House Week, we're honouring our community heroes during COVID-19. #NHW2021 See more

18.01.2022 If someone in your household holds a pensioner concession card or receives JobSeeker, Austudy, Abstudy or Youth Allowance, neighbourhood houses can help you apply for the State Government's $250 Power Saving Bonus. This is a one-off payment to help Victorians doing it tough with the cost of living. For more information and to find out which houses are involved in this outreach program: www.nhvic.org.au/power-saving-bonus-outreach-program

18.01.2022 "Throughout COVID we have learnt how resilient our community is and its ability to adapt to change. After being forced to close our doors, we upskilled as many people as possible to connect them online and started a social group called ‘New Beginnings’. This group gives our community members the chance to stay connected and have safe conversations about what they’re going through. The group has been an important outlet for many, including this person who told us, "I’ve impro...ved my social skills. Connecting to others has given me confidence and has helped me to learn new things. I feel happy talking to everyone, it gives me inspiration to hear their experiences in life." We're proud to be able to continue to deliver such a valuable initiative to our community. The pandemic has been particularly hard on our volunteers because being involved with the house is part of their daily routine. For some, their volunteer role is the one weekly activity they have to look forward to, so it was important to me that we kept them engaged during lockdown. I received this lovely feedback from one of our volunteers which makes me so proud to be part of a sector where people are always front of mind: "Kaitlan, our manager, ensured team meetings continued, asked for our input, and gave us ways to continue participating from home, working on future projects to be delivered at Sale Neighbourhood House. Kaitlan, you have kept us together as a volunteer team and given us a reason to keep going." Kaitlan Hill - Sale Neighbourhood House #COVIDNHHEROES

18.01.2022 Nicole and Angie from Reservoir Neighbourhood House will be speaking at 2.30pm about why neighbourhood houses are carer-friendly spaces. We can't wait!

18.01.2022 Our hearts and minds are with our fellow Victorians impacted by severe weather and these devastating floods, and our enormous gratitude to all those on the frontline keeping communities safe. Shout out to our resilient neighbourhood houses, particularly those across the Gippsland region: Neighbourhood Houses Gippsland East Gippsland Network of Neighbourhood Houses

18.01.2022 #SayHiTeamNHVic "G’Day I’m Lee and I recently joined the team at NHVic as their Financial Inclusion Associate, or The Nils Lady as I'm being nicknamed and I quite like it! I’ve recently graduated from Victoria University in Community Services after a 12 year recruitment consulting career specialising in Finance (UK & AUS) and latterly, Renewable Energy following in the family business tradition. My passion for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was the motivating f...actor on my switch from finance recruitment to renewable energy project recruitment, however I found myself wanting to apply for the community consultations jobs I was hired to recruit for and highly enjoyed lobbying my homeboy MP Martin Foley and discussing change and policies. So I took the leap and went back to uni and was fortunate enough to join NHVic to tackle SDG 1 - No Poverty. I love my St Kilda community. I’ve been volunteering directly to individuals, musicians, bar owners, sole trades and families since the first lockdown and ongoing. I love being the person the community come to in need. In my spare time you can find me checking out St Kilda’s Live Music every weekend or hosting a Live Game/Quiz Comedy Show. I have a residency in St Kilda once a week with a colourful crowd that keeps me on my toes and always smiling. It’s a wonderful job to make a room full of people laugh and come together for our weekly shows! I love my job here at NHVic and can be reached anytime for any enquiry. " Lee is here to help low income community members access Good Shepherd's No Interest Loans (NILs). If you know someone in your community that could benefit from this, get in contact with her. Find out more: www.nhvic.org.au/nils

17.01.2022 The State Government's $250 Power Saving Bonus will ease the pressure for thousands of Victorian households during the pandemic but some people will need help with the online application. That's why many neighbourhood houses have become outreach providers, to reach and assist eligible community members and ensure they don't miss out.

17.01.2022 Let's take action by making our voices heard! Income support payments will be cut by another $100 a fortnight from 1 January, down to $51 a day just $11 a day more than the unliveable Newstart rate of $40 a day. Neighbourhood houses will always be there for their communities - no matter what - but it shouldn't be their responsibility to continually pick up the pieces left behind by governments which fail to fairly and adequately support their most vulnerable citizens.... Australians overwhelmingly support Raise the Rate - we will continue to advocate until its done, for good. #RaiseTheRateforGood #StopTheXmasCut

16.01.2022 "For some participants, our community house is like a second home. One person who I’ll name Jodie has been coming in three times a week over many years. When the pandemic hit, her living situation changed. She quickly started to feel isolated and depressed due to the lack of social interaction. She missed her friends. When we started Zoom online sessions, we worked with Jodie's residential community to ensure she was supported and able to attend the sessions. Now we see her ...happy, interacting with the tutor and working on her art work. We’ve hosted many online activities such as morning teas, watercolours, yoga sessions and our regular walking group. We have also been able to run online courses for people with disabilities like cooking, daily living skills, art and two music groups. Our childcare service has remained open and the open food pantry and library outside the front of our house is regularly replenished according to demand. I am proud that we’ve managed to keep our community socially connected over these past few months. We know how much it means to many in our community." Jasdip Singh - Rosanna Fire Station Community House #COVIDNHHEROES

16.01.2022 We've done it before, we'll do it again, Victoria. Make sure to look out for those who are vulnerable or isolated over these next 7 days - one phone call a day can make all the difference.

16.01.2022 We established a 1800 support line to help people get food, medical supplies, clothing, as well as information on test results, how to manage rules and regulations and how to access funds. So far we’ve received well over 2,400 calls which makes me incredibly proud. We're also making regular calls out to people who we know are vulnerable, just to check in and make sure they’re doing okay.... Our premises have also been a COVID testing site with over 6,000 tests conducted at the house so far. I think this pandemic has made it really clear what an asset our neighbourhood house is to the Colac community. Knowing that neighbourhood houses are truly there for their communities in unprecedented times, offering immediate responses with flexibility, makes me feel proud to be part of such a wonderful sector. Julie Hallifax - Colac Neighbourhood House #COVIDNHHEROES

15.01.2022 As a small centre we have not been able to provide physical supports like food or essential supplies but we have been able to keep our community connected and put a smile on people’s faces. Our biggest achievement has been our washable face mask and crocheted ear mask buddy making drive. When I put out the call for volunteers to either donate material or help us sew, a local lady decided it was time to clean out her cupboards and donate her excess material. While we were ver...y grateful for her donation, I mentioned we also needed people to sew. As a retired dressmaker, she was initially reluctant. however, once she got started, that sure changed quickly! To date she has made over 400 masks for us and I received a lovely email from her saying: ‘Thank you so much, it has been a godsend for me during isolation. It has kept me channeled and I have treated it as a job. I am so glad I offered my time.’ So far our fabulous volunteers have made over 700 face masks and 200 ear mask buddies which we are giving out to vulnerable community members for free. Our community is resilient but their emotions have taken a battering. Our members have rallied around those suffering personal losses, making sure they are ok in times of need. Our welfare phone calls have meant a lot to people who are feeling lonely and just want someone to chat with. I feel the pandemic has brought our community closer and that our centre has touched more people than before COVID. Every little thing we do helps create sparks that strengthen our community. Meredith MacKenzie - Belvedere Community Centre #COVIDNHHEROES

15.01.2022 Our new Annual Report reveals that member satisfaction is at an all-time high! Our CEO Nicole Battle had this to say: "This is not something I could have achieved alone. The Board and my incredible staff have done amazing work over this last year to keep members supported and mobilised. ... I especially want to congratulate our outgoing Chairperson Gina Dougall for leading us through this historic, turbulent year. Her wisdom, knowledge and advice has been of massive value to me."

15.01.2022 Congratulations Sheena Watt for being sworn into the Victorian Parliament today This is a historic moment as she becomes the first Indigenous woman to sit in the upper house.

14.01.2022 Beautiful to see children learning about First Nations culture! Wonderful work Godfrey Street Community House. #ReconciliationWeek #NRW2021

14.01.2022 Thank you to our state's first responders for your bravery and keeping us safe Victoria State Emergency Service Victoria Police MFB (Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade) CFA (Country Fire Authority) Ambulance Victoria

13.01.2022 If you're visiting a neighbourhood house in Metro Melbourne, don't forget your mask! #inthistogether

13.01.2022 Some interesting findings here: 62 per cent of Australians know many of their neighbours by name. Older Australians are more likely to know their neighbours than younger people. You are also more likely to know your neighbours the further you live from the inner city. Local neighbourhood houses are a good place for isolated community members to connect (you don't need to tell us!)

12.01.2022 Today is National Sorry Day. It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the gross mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities the Stolen Generations. We mourn the many losses these children would experience loss of family, community, language, culture and identity, and the devastation and heartbreak of the parents and guardians who had their children taken away from them.... We also acknowledge the intergenerational trauma caused by these removals, and the impact it has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people ever since.

11.01.2022 For more than 200 years, the Australian governments acted under the presumption that Australia belonged to no one before colonisation. That legal concept, known as "terra nullius", stripped Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of their traditional rights to their lands and attempted to sever connections to cultures dating back 65,000 years. June 3 marks the momentous victory to overturn that precedent in the High Court and honours the legacy of the man behind it Edd...ie Mabo. Find out more: abc.net.au//what-is-mabo-day-eddie-high-court-de/100180516

10.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism. Violence against women is the result of longstanding inequalities and disrespectful attitudes towards women in every day life. Sometimes it's overt. ... But more times than not, it's so subtle or ingrained, we do it ourselves without even questioning it. Over the next 16 days, in our Facebook and Instagram stories, we'll be sharing 16 ways each of us can do our bit to move attitudes forward in our communities, with a series of graphics developed by Women's Health in the North. Please share them! #16DaysOfActivism

10.01.2022 "As a community centre, our aim was to boost mental health and wellbeing. Our community was craving interaction and positivity as there was so much negativity going around. To reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, we quickly adapted to online platforms. We set up a YouTube account where we posted videos of our regular programs, shared tips and provided a variety of workshops. We currently have over 60 videos! We also offered weekly zoom sessions to provide an interact...ive experience, which our community was needing. It was challenging having to close our doors to the public because it goes against everything neighbourhood houses are about. This pandemic has highlighted that what we do matters. It confirms we provide a valuable service and that the benefits of bridging the gap reduces isolation and creates a sense of belonging. This in-turn improves mental health and well-being. We are really excited to reconnect in-person again with our community." Renae Paul - Iramoo Community Centre #COVIDNHHEROES

09.01.2022 Who doesn't love LEGO?! To engage children during the pandemic, Murchison Neighbourhood House is running a virtual LEGO project.

09.01.2022 The next couple of weeks before Christmas are going to be busy for our ‘Safe Seats, Safe Kids’ program in Regional Victoria Fitters are coming to Quercus Beechworth, Anglesea Community House Eaglehawk Community House Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Rosewall Neighbourhood Centre Norlane Community Centre Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre. If you know a parent or career in these areas that needs to have their child seats fitted or checked, let them know about this free servi...ce! To book, visit: www.safeseatssafekids.com.au

08.01.2022 Victoria - we made it! 2 weeks of 0 cases It’s truly remarkable and just goes to show - when we put community need ahead of self interest, incredible results can be achieved. Excitingly many neighbourhood houses have reopened their doors this week, subject to density caps. ... Safe and steady is the way forward. This global pandemic is far from over, so let’s maintain everything we’ve gained through hard sacrifice, by being safe and looking out for each other. #staysafestayopen

08.01.2022 Local government elections are happening across Victoria this month - you may have already received your ballot pack in the mail. The Victorian Electoral Commission is hosting a series of 'how to vote' online sessions in different languages to ensure everyone can use their vote to shape the future of their local communities. To register: http://bit.ly/vechowtovote

08.01.2022 Today is #IDAHOBIT, a day to take a stand against prejudice and discrimination aimed at LGBTIQ+ people We want everyone in Victoria to know that neighbourhood houses are a safe and inclusive space for them - no matter what their sexuality or gender identity. Don't just take it from us - hear the experiences of these awesome participants from a number of our neighbourhood houses.... Film produced by Glen Park Community Centre.

07.01.2022 This Remembrance Day, we will remember them For our troops, the doctors and nurses, and all victims of war - lest we forget.

07.01.2022 Possibly our favourite photo of 2020

06.01.2022 We've all been through an incredibly tough year - the kind of year none of us could have ever seen coming. As role models within our communities, how we bounce back from this period of great adversity is really important. This is why the story of Ben Cryan is so inspiring. In January 2011, while on a surfing holiday, Ben's life was forever changed after falling from his surfboard onto a coral reef. What followed was nothing short of a miracle, with three medical evacuations, ...34 operations, two strokes, a kidney transplant and being told he would never walk again. At our AGM, hear how he found the strength within himself to overcome these life-threatening obstacles and how his experience has shaped his outlook on life. We have no doubt everyone will be able to apply a piece of his story to their own lives as we each begin our roads to recovery, both personally and professionally. Register today: www.nhvic.org.au/annual-general-meeting

06.01.2022 Wonderful to see activities resuming at neighbourhood houses across the state!

05.01.2022 "I am woman - hear me roar!" This iconic anthem was born in an era where many woman refused the status quo and took it upon themselves to become leaders in their local communities - and so the neighbourhood house movement came to be. So many 'strong, invincible' women across 50 years of community development work.... RIP Helen Reddy - a Melbourne treasure. Thank you for the music

05.01.2022 This bonus offers some financial relief for these community members, many of whom have to choose whether they can pay their next electricity bill or put food on the table. Wyndham Park Community Centre are just one of over 160 neighbourhood houses across Victoria, assisting people to access the State Government's $250 Power Saving Bonus. To find a house providing this support near you, visit: www.nhvic.org.au/power-saving-bonus-outreach-program

04.01.2022 Happy Diwali - Indian festival of lights!

04.01.2022 Who's ready for a bake off?! Echuca Neighbourhood House is running its Baking from the Heart event, asking baking enthusiasts to make their favourite treats for palliative care patients. The aim is to brighten up Christmas for those in need after a tough year.

04.01.2022 "We recruited 30 local sewers who made more than 130 sets of scrubs for our local hospital and health care workers in Wangaratta - this was supported by our local council who provided collection and drop off points for material and patterns throughout the municipality. Our healthcare workers were so grateful, but equally important, our local sewers were grateful. Grateful to be connecting with others, grateful to have a sense of purpose and an activity to keep their minds an...d bodies busy during isolation. Prior to the second lockdown, we started to make and sell masks for $10, a great initiative for our craft group with the hope of making enough money to purchase some new sewing machines. When compulsory mask wearing was introduced, our project went boom! The phones rang off the hook and the lines were long outside the front of the office as we were the only organisation already making them locally. In just a month we made around 1,700 masks, raising more than $13,000, and donated masks to those in need. The number of sewers we had working around the clock to keep up with the demand, was incredible. We were super proud to be mentioned in Federal Parliament for ‘rising to the challenge’ by our federal member for Indi, Dr. Helen Haines MP. ‘Pivot’ is the 2020 word of the year, but for neighbourhood houses, this is what we do always. We pivot and adapt to our community needs daily. To be part of a sector that does this, without question and hesitation, is so unique. In a time when doors were shutting everywhere, we have been able to demonstrate a constant presence, with opportunities for isolated community members to connect. We don’t say, sorry, we can’t help you at the moment - we say how can we help? Tennille Hall - Pangerang Community House #COVIDNHHEROES

04.01.2022 We've come to our final #NHVicAwards21 finalist announcement for the day! Congratulations to these amazing finalists for the Community Resilience category: Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Rural Minds Eaglehawk Community House - Happy Food Helpers... Wyndham Park Community Centre - Strength through Adversity Read about their projects: www.nhvic.org.au/awards

02.01.2022 It's been a crazy year for neighbourhood houses - we only hope that the support we've provided has made things a little easier. For more numbers and highlights, check out: bit.ly/nhvicreport20

01.01.2022 "We recently received a referral from our local council for a mum and her two boys so I called the mum and asked if there was anything in particular that the boys liked. She said that they were big readers and loved the ‘Tomorrow When the War Began’ books. With that knowledge, my partner and I were able to include a few books of a similar ilk for the boys and a bar of luxury chocolate for the mum, just to let them know we were thinking of them. When our president delivered th...e groceries, he had a chat to the mum and found out she was a photographer. We are now organising to employ her to run online classes in the coming weeks at the centre. We are so proud of our ability as a team to respond to the needs of our community, particularly around their access to food. We make sure that every grocery box that goes out includes some small treats for the parents and children of the household, to brighten their day during these hard times." Greg Ferrington - Wyndham Park Community Centre #COVIDNHHEROES

01.01.2022 It's National Reconciliation Week, a week to commit to a future of greater equity and respectful relationships between First Nations people and the wider Australian community. This week starts and ends on two significant dates in the history of First Nations' rights: 27 May 1967: On this day, Australia’s most successful referendum saw more than 90 per cent of Australians vote to give the Australian Government power to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peop...le and recognise them in the Census. 3 June 1992: On this day, the Australian High Court delivered the Mabo decision, the culmination of Eddie Koiki Mabo’s challenge to the legal fiction of ‘terra nullius’ (land belonging to no one) and leading to the legal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of lands. This decision paved the way for Native Title. Spread the word about #NRW2021 - you can download the resources here: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au