Sailing on the open sea with a Big Buddy
StoryFacilitated 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.
Kristy Stanton – First Indigenous General Manager for AccorHotels
StoryWhen Kristy Stanton became AccorHotels’ first Indigenous General Manager, her appointment marked a milestone for the company’s Employment Parity Initiative, which reached over 500 employees nationally at the end of 2016.
10 tips for completing your NAIDOC local grant funding application
StoryIncrease your chances of having a well-funded and successful community activity by following these tips on how to apply.
Going Beyond the Call of Duty to help their community
StoryThe Galiwinku Night Patrol team recently went beyond the call of duty, working dusk to dawn seven nights a week helping to contain a recent spike in fuel sniffing within their community.
Dr Colin Dillon AM APM – Australia’s first Indigenous police officer
StoryJoining the Queensland Police Force in 1965, Dr Colin Dillon displayed courage and determination in the face of entrenched racism, not only from other police, but also from his own people who declared him to be a “Sell-out” and “Traitor”. His determination saw him become a role model for other Indigenous people wanting to join the police force and a trail- blazer in breaking down racist barriers.