ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present.

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‘They are my extended family’: AHL’s Elizabeth Sherriff

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Proud Palawa woman Elizabeth Sherriff, Hostel Manager at Aboriginal Hostels Limited’s (AHL) Allawah Grove Hostel, provides a ‘home away from home’ for the hostel’s First Nations residents.

Reclaiming K’gari

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On 7 June 2023, the island formerly known as Fraser Island reclaimed the name used by its Traditional Owners: K’gari. Butchulla Elders say there are generally two accepted pronunciations: ‘GUR-rie’ and ‘Gurri’ (the K is silent).

Bush tucker becoming big business

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From collecting kicks to gathering Kakadu plum, AFL star Shannon Motlop is leading a company that empowers Aboriginal communities to harness the abundance off their land.

Willandra Lakes Area Rangers preserving heritage

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Paakantji, Mutthi Mutthi and Ngyiampaa peoples work as Rangers on their country and in the unique Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area to preserve Aboriginal cultural heritage.

First Nations ancestors welcomed home from London

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A handover ceremony for 36 First Nations ancestors was held at the Natural History Museum in London on 10 April 2025.

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