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Indigenous Australia



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General Information

  1. Books, Journals, Monographs, …
    Links to specific items as well as entry points for multiple works.
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  2. Boomerangs :
  3. Community Sites, Aboriginal :
  4. Current Activities
    Both general and specific information.
    • Action for Aboriginal Rights
      ‘These pages are designed for students [and other searchers] looking for information on current Australian Indigenous issues.’
    • Black Pages
      ‘Black Pages is Australia’s first and only national on-line Indigenous Business and Community Enterprise Directory.’
    • Cape Crusade : Australian Story
      Transcripts from the Australian Story presentation on the Pearson brothers [Gerhardt and Noel] as they describe their approach on Cape York. You can also find information on their Indigenous Enterprise Partnerships. Also look at : Noel Pearson - Cape York Partnerships.
    • new !Indigenous Welfare Reform
      [In the Northern Territory and Cape York : A Comparative Analysis]
      ‘A 41-page Australian working paper providing a comparative analysis of welfare reform activities in two locations.’ Available as a .pdf download.
    • Indigenous Issues
      ‘Welcome to the Indigenous Issues site in the Culture and Communication Reading Room supported by the Centre for Research in Culture and Communication at Murdoch University, Western Australia. This site is intended to provide a launching pad for anyone interested in the study of social, cultural and political issues relating to indigenous peoples.’
  5. Education
    For specific educational opportunities [and information] as provided by the states & Commonwealth, see the Indigenous Education link below. Other links are provided here.
    • Aboriginal Students Can Succeed
      ‘Case studies of ten successful Aboriginal students.’
    • Case For Change, The
      [A Review of Contemporary Research on Indigenous Education Outcomes]
      .PDF document which provides a call for change based on rigorous research. ACER.
    • Indigenous College of Education and Research
    • NATSIEW
      [National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Web Site]
      A site geared to the educational needs and aspirations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Two sections. The Education Website and a Chronology of History. There appear to be some difficulties accessing this site at times.
  6. General Portals
    Sites which provide a range of information on all things Indigenous.
    • AIATSIS Indexes and Databases
      ‘This page contains links to a wide range of indexes/databases and a selected few major websites freely available on the Internet. These databases all contain some valuable Indigenous studies content. You can also access Weblinks for Indigenous Studies websites compiled by Library staff.’
    • AboriginalAustralia.com
      From an Aboriginal community in Alice Springs. Has news, didjeridoo information, cultural information, Aboriginal art, tours and other goods.
    • Aboriginal Flag
      Learn about, and view, the Aboriginal flag. Also find the Torres Strait Island Flag, the history of the flag and view a finished product.
    • Aboriginals of Australia
      Information about Aboriginals and Aboriginal communities [click on Aborigines].
    • Aboriginal Studies WWW Virtual Library
      Links to resources, native title, languages, bibliographies, spirituality, art & culture and more.
    • AOL Aboriginal Search
      Links to Aboriginal history, health, arts, education and more.
    • Australian Aborigines [Peoples]
      From the allRefer Reference Encyclopaedia. The best section is in the ‘Library’ where there are reference reports listed and accessible.
    • new !Australian Indigenous Rights Activists
      ‘Indigenous and other Australians involved in indigenous rights activism.’ From wikipedia comes this list of links to further information on each of those included.
    • Burragubba
      Paintings, services, music, cultural programs, photos, links.
    • First Australians
      ‘First Australians introduces visitors to the two Indigenous groups in Australia - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - and shows the wide diversity of languages and cultures within these groups.’ From the National Museum of Australia.
    • Footprints Before Me …
      ‘Following the history of family and community’. A wealth of information developed and presented by the State Library of Queensland.
      Highly Recommended !
    • Frog & Toad’s Indigenous Australia
      While this opens at the information on the Tent Embassy in Canberra, this is only one aspect of the information covered on the site.
    • Indigenous Australia
      ‘This site explores Indigenous Australia through storytelling, cultures and histories. It includes Stories of the Dreaming, teachers’ resources and content for students. You can also use this site to find out about the Indigenous Australia exhibition at the Australian Museum.’
    • Indigenous People
      A selection of links by the State Library of Queensland covering their own holdings and other electronic resources and Internet sites.
      Well presented.
    • InfoKoori Database
      Events, issues and people affecting indigenous people.
    • Koorinet
      Information and links that help provide detailed information.
    • Links to Aboriginal Australia
      Links to Aboriginal life and history.
    • NATSIEW
      History, topics, people, health, education, regions, links to similar sites, archaeology and more. Well set out.
  7. Government Departments, Agencies, Related Organisations, …
    Includes those at state and Commonwealth level, government and Aboriginal run.
    • AIATSIS
      [Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies]
      ‘The world’s premier institution for information and research about the cultures and lifestyles of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Institute undertakes and encourages scholarly, ethical community-based research, holds a priceless collection of films, photographs, video and audio recordings and the world’s largest collections of printed and other resource materials for Indigenous Studies, and has its own publishing house.’
    • Australian Bureau of Statistics
      Links to NCATSIS [The National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics] as well as a wealth of other information, tutorials, links, resources for students articles, on-line statistics and more.
    • Face the Facts
      Questions designed to provide information about Aboriginals, their representatives and their history. Done in question and answer format. By the Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner.
    • Indigenous Portal
      ‘Your window to resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.’ Commonwealth Government.
    • Minister for Indigenous Affairs
      [Families and Community Services; Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Indigenous Affairs]
      The website of the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister, for Indigenous Affairs.
    • MCATSIA
      [The Ministerial Council for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs]
      ‘Is charged by the Council of Australian Governments with ensuring that all levels of government, that is national, state and territory and local, work together to improve the life and well-being of Australia’s Indigenous people.’
    • Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination [OIPC]
      ‘Coordinating a whole-of-government approach to programs and services for Indigenous Australians. It has a central role in the Australian Government’s arrangements in Indigenous Affairs.’
    • Social Justice Commissioner
      [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander]
      ‘The position of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner was created by the federal parliament in December 1992 - a response to the findings of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and the National Inquiry into Racist Violence. It was also a response to the extreme social and economic disadvantage faced by Indigenous Australians. An important role of the Commissioner is to keep Indigenous issues before the federal Government and the Australian community to promote understanding and respect for the rights of Indigenous Australians.
    • State/Territory Indigenous Units/Departments :
  8. Health
    General portals and specific information including research relating to Aboriginal Health.
    • Auseinet
      ‘This page is a guide to information that focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and related issues.’ They have one particular page which may prove of value, covering Suicide Prevention, with resources statistics, Fact Sheets and other links.
    • Australian Indigenous Health [Infonet]
      ‘Making comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge and information accessible to people interested in the health of Indigenous Australians.’
    • Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network
      ‘Is dedicated to improving the health of Indigenous Australians.’
    • Collaborative Centre, The
      [For Aboriginal Health Promotion]
      ‘Enhancing the delivery of more effective and sustainable health promotion programs for Aboriginal people and their communities in NSW.’
      Must be able to log in to access this site.
    • Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
      ‘Promote[s] high quality research, transfer[s] research findings into policy and practice to improve primary health care practice, and increase[s] formal research training opportunities for Aboriginal people.’
    • Culture Training Manual
      [For Medical Workers in Aboriginal Communities]
      Both online, and downloadable.
    • Flinders Aboriginal Health Research
      ‘A large multidisciplinary network of Flinders University researchers and their colleagues who are committed to improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing through research. Their work spans the health and social sciences and humanities, in keeping with holistic Aboriginal understandings of health.’
    • Koori DrugInfo
      ‘Increasing the relevance and accessibility of DrugInfo Clearinghouse information and services’ specifically for Aboriginal people. Based in Victoria.
    • Living is for Everyone
      [Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People]
      ‘This page provides a shortcut to information that focuses on suicide prevention and related issues considered to be of specific interest to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is intended as a guide only.’
    • NACCHO
      [The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation]
      ‘Is the national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia.’ Links to members, policy, media, etc., as well.
    • Office of Aboriginal Health WA
      ‘The Office of Aboriginal Health works within government to manage the financial, physical and human resources necessary to improve the health care and health status of all Aboriginal people.’
    • OATSIH
      [Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health]
      ‘Links to other pages that contain information about programs, services, publications, resources and contact information.’
      Archived, with probable new site to follow. Due to change in government.
    • PEGS, Aboriginal
      A series of brochures from Parenting SA, designed specifically for Aboriginal families and covering topics such as grandparents, role models, coping skills for children, identity, families that work well and more.
    • VACCHO
      [Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation]
      ‘We represent the collective of all Aboriginal community controlled health organisations around Victoria. Each of our members is an Aboriginal community controlled organisation: most are multi functional community organisations with health as a key part of their responsibility and some come from groups offering full health services.’
  9. Legal Information and Help
    Covers legal actions, information and assistance.
    • Aboriginal Justice Advisory Council
      ‘A council of Aboriginal people established to provide advice to the New South Wales Government on law and justice issues effecting Aboriginal people in this state.’ Site is currently being revised.
    • Aboriginal Law and Legislation
      An Australian section is part of a review of ‘Aboriginal’ legal information from several countries around the world. Covers the Constitution, other legislation, Mabo, Native Title Tribunal and Other Court Decisions.
    • Aboriginal Protection Act[s]
      Includes acts at all levels of government and acts for the control, or protection, of Aboriginals.
      • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander …
        [Heritage Protection Act 1984]
        ‘An Act to preserve and protect places, areas and objects of particular significance to Aboriginals, and for related purposes.’
      • Aboriginals Ordinance No. 9 of 1918 [Cth]
        ‘This Ordinance was the first Commonwealth law for the governance of Indigenous people and its long-lasting effects make it a founding document for the Northern Territory. It is a comprehensive Ordinance, [which] remained in force until replaced by the Welfare Ordinance 1953 [Northern Territory] which came into effect in 1957.’
      • Aboriginal Protection Act 1869 [Vic]
        ‘This document made Victoria the first Colony to enact a comprehensive scheme to regulate the lives of Aboriginal people. This Act gave powers to the Board for the Protection of Aborigines which subsequently developed into an extraordinary level of control of people’s lives including regulation of residence, employment, marriage, social life and other aspects of daily life.’
      • Aboriginals Protection [ ] 1897 [Qld]
        [And Restriction of the Sale of Opium Act]
        ‘This document is the instrument effecting a major law directed at Aboriginal people in Queensland. It was followed in other Colonies and thus probably affected more Aboriginal people than any law until the passage of the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1992. This Act controlled the fates of Indigenous people in Queensland - the State containing the largest number of surviving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples - throughout much of the 20th century.’
      • Aborigines Act, 1911
        [And Aboriginals Ordinance 1918]
        Brief descriptions of what these were and their impact on Aboriginal people.
      • Archives of the Aborigines Welfare Board 1883-1969
        [New South Wales]
        Limitations to access, but covers the Board for Protection of Aborigines/Aboriginal Welfare Board, the impact of the Aborigines Protection Act 1909 [No. 25], local committees and more.
    • Indigenous Justice in Australia
      ‘Aims to bring together relevant, quality information on Indigenous people and the criminal justice system in Australia.’
    • Individual Acts, Bills and Laws
      An extensive listing of these at both federal and state level. Links supplied, where available, to online information.
    • Koori Court
      ‘A division of the Magistrates’ Court, which sentences defendants who have pleaded guilty. The Koori Court provides an informal atmosphere and allows greater participation by the Aboriginal [Koori] community in the court process. A Koori Elder or Respected Person, the Aboriginal Justice worker, Koori defendants and their families can contribute during the Court hearing.’ Victoria. All details provided here.
    • Legal Timeline
      [Legal Developments Affecting Indigenous People]
      Done in years back to 1950, then decades to 1820.
  10. Media
    Includes print, audio and television links.
    • AIATSIS Audiovisual Archive
      ‘The AIATSIS Audiovisual Archive holds the world’s premier collection of moving image, recorded sound and photographic materials relating to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. Its vaults contain approximately 45 000 hours of recorded sound, 650 000 photographic images, 6 000 video titles, 1 000 artefacts and approximately 6½ million feet of motion picture film.’
    • Australian Government Directory
      Indigenous Media Links.
    • Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association
      ‘Promote[s] Aboriginal culture, language, dance, and music while generating economic benefits in the form of training, employment and income generation. CAAMA produces media products that engender pride in Aboriginal culture, and informs and educates the wider community of the richness and diversity of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia.’
    • Gadigal Information Services
      Based in Sydney, N.S.W..
    • Goolarri Media
      ‘Goolarri Media’s primary interests lie in developing and fostering the growth of Indigenous media in the Kullarri region. It encompasses the needs and interests of the non-Indigenous community and acts as a medium through which the two can come together.’ Broome, W.A..
    • Imparja
      ‘A private, fully commercial television company registered in the Northern Territory. It is unique in Australia and the world, being totally owned and controlled by Northern Territory and South Australian Aboriginal shareholders. … All of its activities positively promote Aboriginal culture and values.’
    • Indigenous Australia [Media]
      Media about indigenous Australians.
    • Koori Mail, The
      A fortnightly paper containing information for indigenous people and interested others.
    • Living Black
      ‘Australia’s only Indigenous current affairs show.’ Found on SBS television.
    • Message Stick
      Indigenous news and media from the ABC.
    • National Indigenous Radio Service
      [NIRS]
      ‘A national satellite company that provides 24 hour a day programming to over 130 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander radio stations throughout Australia, as well as another 120 mainstream non-indigenous community stations.’ Also incorporates the National Indigenous News Service [NINS].
    • National Indigenous Television
      ‘National Indigenous Television [NITV] is a new 24 hour television service established by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to improve the lives of our peoples. For more information about NITV download our Fact Sheets [.pdf].’
    • National Indigenous Times
      ‘Is Australia’s leading Indigenous Affairs news provider … From land rights, native title and treaty to reconciliation, stolen wages and Aboriginal art, NIT gives an in-depth look at black and white Australia.’
    • Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association
      [TEABBA]
      ‘Was formed by Top End community members who recognised the need to encourage and assist the development of local broadcasting and information services at all remote communities.’
    • VIBE Australia
      ‘A dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency situated in Darlinghurst, Sydney … We specialise in the implementation, production and dissemination of targeted, culturally sensitive communication products and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.’ Links to related Vibe sites.
    • Warlpiri
      ‘The Warlpiri Media website created on-site at Yuendumu, Northern Territory.’
  11. Reconciliation
    The following provide links to reconciliation and national ‘sorry’ structures.
  12. Reports : Relating to Aboriginal Australia :

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