I'm Offended, Again!
Trigger Warning: If you enjoy being offended, you won't like this article. Offence is in the Viewer and not the Event 'Taking offence' is...
Addressing the Crisis
Recent stories about the abuse of Aboriginal children is tragic, but sadly, nothing new. Back in May of 2006, Nanette Rogers had been...
Context is Everything
I think we’ve all been in that situation where we have to say “You’ve taken my words out of context.” It’s not good, as people can get...
Aboriginal Affairs is Everyone's Business
While many Aboriginal people in this country are doing well, there are still too many who suffer from problems that disproportionately...
These are OUR Children!
The Australian newspaper recently reported on the tragedy of child abuse in the Northern Territory - and thank goodness, I say. Just this...
Some Ideas for Closing the Gap
The failure to reach the Closing the Gap targets is no surprise. We should celebrate those areas where we have seen some gains, but learn...
Blackface
If someone applying black face paint in order to look like a black person for the sake of imitation is what constitutes ‘racism’ today,...
Using Employment to Provide a Sense of Meaning and Purpose as a way of Reducing Aboriginal Suicide
People need love, a sense of purpose, and something to look forward to. Unfortunately for many remote Indigenous people, their...
Why Aren't we Seeing Enough Aboriginal Leaders?
By Anthony Dillon The problem of violence in Aboriginal communities is well known to anyone with an interest in Aboriginal affairs. But...
Cook, Australia Day, Place names, and More Trivia
This morning I read an article in The Weekend Australian about the problem of child sexual abuse in Western Australia. In states: Child...
