Dr James Charles is the 2017 National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year
StoryDr James Charles is the 2017 National NAIDOC Scholar of the Year for his work on improving foot health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Determination to succeed in the face of adversity leads to National NAIDOC Youth Award for Latia
StoryLatia Schefe is the 2017 National NAIDOC Awards Youth of the Year. Latia was diagnosed with cancer at age six. She underwent multiple operations and chemotherapy but still lost a kidney. However, Latia studied at her hospital and graduated from school with awards recognising her leadership abilities.
Uluru the stage for National Deadly Fun Run
StoryOver 120 athletes from 18 communities and cities around Australia attended the sixth running of the National Deadly Fun Run. Organised by the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, the National Deadly Fun Run is designed to promote healthy living and increase participation in running in remote Indigenous communities.
Judda’s Chilli proving to be the hot item in Karratha
StoryKarratha elder Valerie Holborow has been using her grandmother’s recipe to make chilli for years. She is now selling the chilli and it is proving to be very popular.
Ipswich’s Aunty Faye Carr named 2017 National NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year
StoryYuggera Elder Aunty Faye Carr from Ipswich, Queensland has been named the 2017 National NAIDOC Female Elder of the Year for her long contribution to her community.