Strong leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is critical to Closing the Gap. The Australian Government supports a range of programs and initiatives… Continue reading
Strong leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is critical to Closing the Gap. The Australian Government supports a range of programs and initiatives… Continue reading
The remote housing program in Hermannsburg, central Australia, is not only improving living conditions, but is also helping to boost local employment in the area.… Continue reading
Providing communities with well-built houses and infrastructure, and maintaining them, is a critical part of Closing the Gap and will continue as an important part… Continue reading
The Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, are well known as the home of some of the country’s most successful Australian rules footballers, but sport isn’t… Continue reading
Bass player for Indigenous indie-rock band The Medics, Charles Thomas, is speaking out against bullying. He delivered a small campaign late last year talking at… Continue reading
Treating people with respect is the key to any good relationship – that’s the advice North Queensland Indigenous indie-rock band, The Medics, have for other… Continue reading
This Newslines Radio program looks at the great work that tobacco action workers are doing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities all around the… Continue reading
Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is critical to Closing the Gap. This Newslines Radio program looks at the… Continue reading
NITV has made an impact since they went free to air on a dedicated Indigenous channel on SBS in December last year. An important focus… Continue reading
Through Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory, the Australian Government has made a 10 year commitment to support Aboriginal communities throughout the NT in areas… Continue reading
Through Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory, the Australian Government has made a 10 year commitment to support Aboriginal communities throughout the NT in areas… Continue reading
Communities around Australia have been telling the Australian Government that one of the key issues for Indigenous people is more jobs for our mob. In… Continue reading
Increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a critical component of Closing the Gap and Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory.… Continue reading
More and more Aboriginal families from Redfern in Sydney are sending their children to the local SDN Children’s Education and Care Centre to make sure… Continue reading
Early childhood education is essential for all Australian children to ensure they get the very best start in life. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced last… Continue reading
We all know about some of the alarming health statistics around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health including that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people… Continue reading
Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is critical to Closing the Gap. This Newslines Radio program looks at the… Continue reading
In this program, Newslines looks at the work being done by the Australian Government, non-government organisations and others to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander… Continue reading
The National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples, in particular the Stolen Generations, by the Australian Parliament on 13 February 2008 was a powerful and memorable… Continue reading
The Murdi Paaki Aboriginal Young Leaders Project is helping Indigenous youth in western New South Wales gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed… Continue reading
The strong Indigenous leadership of the Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly, supported by the Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation’s innovative delivery of Australian government programs and… Continue reading
Did you know as many as 3,000 Indigenous Australians are running their own businesses? They are working in diverse fields such as agriculture, tourism, the… Continue reading
In this program we talk to Lee and Graeme Willis who run a successful Subway restaurant franchise in Alice Springs Running a small business is… Continue reading
Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a critical to Closing the Gap. This Newslines Radio program talks about… Continue reading
Improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a critical to Closing the Gap. This Newslines Radio program looks at… Continue reading
This Newslines Radio program is part of this month’s community profile featuring the Walgett community and their work to Close the Gap in Indigenous disadvantage.… Continue reading
This Newslines Radio program is part of this month’s community profile featuring the Walgett community and their work to Close the Gap in Indigenous disadvantage.… Continue reading
This week Newslines Radio takes a look at an iconic community organisation in Alice Springs that is providing important programs for at risk youth. Continue reading
This week Newslines Radio looks at an organisation in Alice Springs that is helping to close the gap in indigenous disadvantage for local elders. Continue reading
Leadership can be a challenge for most people, and for somebody living with disability it can be even harder. But with help from the right people, the participants of the Leaders for Tomorrow program have discovered anything is possible. Continue reading
In recognition of International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) on 3 December, today’s Newslines Radio program looks at the importance of celebrating the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability. Continue reading
In this Newlines Radio program, the second of a two-part series on The Line campaign we’re talking about how communities around Australia are educating young people about what a healthy relationship is, and in turn, preventing violence against women. Continue reading
In this Newlines Radio program, the first of a two-part series on The Line campaign we’re talking about how communities around Australia are educating young people about what a healthy relationship is, and in turn, preventing violence against women. Continue reading
Newslines Radio attended the recent National Congress of Australia’s First People’s annual event in Alice Springs to talk to Indigenous leaders about their thoughts on governance, which is one of the Closing the Gap building blocks. Continue reading
Newslines speaks to the leaders of some of Australia’s most successful Indigenous organisations about the importance of good governance at the 2012 Indigenous Governance Awards. Continue reading
The Care Aware campaign’s Impossible Orchestra 24 hour concert is a chance for all Australians to show their support for unpaid family carers. Continue reading
Legendary musician Bunna Lawrie talks to Newslines Radio about his life, his music and how he is using his fame to help Indigenous people at risk. Continue reading
The Australian Government’s Working on Country program provides funding for the employment of Indigenous people caring for their country. The Yorta Yorta Nation and Parks Victoria work together to manage the Working on Country team that operates in the Barmah National Park and other sites within the Goulburn Valley in Victoria. Continue reading