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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Michael Long’s walk to Canberra to make a stand against racial abuse, and to put First Nations issues back on the National Agenda. The NIAA is providing $70,000 for venue hire and First Nations entertainment.

The Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association broadcasts to 29 remote communities across the Top End.

Through funding through the Australian Government’s landmark plan for a 'Better, Safer Future for Central Australia', Lhere Artepe can employ up to 40 casual community patrollers who are respected Elders, leaders and role models with cultural authority. Through being present on the streets, the community patrol aims to reduce youth crime and to be the first point of contact rather than police.

It’s every Australian’s dream to own a home. Increasing opportunities for home ownership for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an important part of Closing the Gap.

Facilitated by the Goondir Big Buddy program, seven Indigenous young men recently set sail on the STS Young Endeavour where they climbed the 30 metre mast, took the helm and in the process, gained life skills which have set them on the path to a brighter future.