Economy | Article

Aboriginal businesses can be as successful as any other. And they have one unique advantage when it comes to overcoming challenges.

Economy | Article

The Internet is yet to make a difference in remote Aboriginal communities. Very few people there own a computer and even fewer are connected.

Economy | Article

Australian governments are reluctant to take on responsibility for the stolen wages, fearing millions of dollars of reparations.

Economy | Article

From the late 1800s until the 1970s Aboriginal workers were for all intents and purposes enslaved. They were denied access to their wages which in many cases were simply stolen by corrupt officials and employers. It locked them into a cycle of…

Education | Article

The Western view alone limits students. Aboriginal knowledge enhances science education with examples of Aboriginal science.

Education | Article

Aboriginal people in small towns in NSW are overwhelmed by hopelessness, alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, child crime. "You name it, we’ve got it." Is education a way out?

Education | Article

Barriers include inappropriate teaching materials and a lack of Aboriginal role models. Aboriginal education requires connection to communities and informed parents.

Education | Article

Before the residents of Mapuru were able to access any educational services for their children, they first had to construct a school building and find a resident who was willing to teach without pay. This is a story about broken promises and a…

Education | Article

Schools in remote Aboriginal communities receive less resources than similar schools in towns with mainly non-Aboriginal students. Read about their surprising advantage and the myths associated with them.

Education | Article

Teaching Aboriginal studies? Here are some tips & resources that help you prepare yourself and avoid common mistakes.

Education | Article

School attendance rates and literacy of Aboriginal students can be improved if schools involve parents and role models. Programs stimulating the senses and offering incentives make students perform.

Education | Article

Aboriginal people practice deep listening, an almost spiritual skill, based on respect. Sometimes called 'dadirri', deep listening is inner, quiet, still awareness, waiting – and available to everyone.

Education | Article

Aboriginal students choosing higher studies are a minority, and likely to be older than their peers. Experts want to see universities tap into the potential of Aboriginal organisations to increase student numbers.

Education | Article

Teaching Aboriginal students requires sensitivity for their special needs and knowledge about Aboriginal cultural protocols. Successful programs relate content to real life and work around Aboriginal parents' limitations.

Education | Article

Most Australians learned little about Aboriginal culture, yet are hungry for more. Educating non-Aboriginal Australians could help combat racism and discrimination, but teaching still hasn't caught up.

Education | Article

Literacy rates among Aboriginal students are lowest in remote communities. Reasons include low literacy of the parents and poor school attendance. Initiatives like the Accelerated Literacy Program try to bring literacy to a similar level to that of…

Health | Article

There are solutions to Aboriginal health – the key is to let communities manage their affairs. Read how Aboriginal-run health services emerged and succeed.

Health | Article

Mental health statistics show Aboriginal people are much more likely to suffer from depression or dementia than other Australians. But mental health is worst where you wouldn't expect it to be.

Health | Article

Traditional medicine has been used successfully for generations, but is there still a place for the traditional healing methods of the ngangkari healers?

Health | Article

Aboriginal communities and families are collapsing. It affects Aboriginal children and teenagers' sexual health and drags them into a vicious circle of abuse.