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Catholic Education welcomes extension of funding for Indigenous boarders
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to extend the Indigenous Boarding Providers Grants Program but says a long-term solution is needed to support educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Catholic education leaders gather in Tamworth to close the gap in education
Catholic education leaders, principals, staff, parents, and students are gathering this week for the triennial 2024 Catholic Schools NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference.Â
Listening the first step towards reconciliation, says Aunty Pat
“This country is alive, there are so many amazing stories. And most Australians just don’t know,” Aunty Pat Anderson told a sold-out crowd at Evangelisation Brisbane’s Reconciliation Dinner. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Uluru Statement supporters to press on with campaign for constitutional recognition
Steadfast supporters of the Uluru Statement from the Heart plan “new messaging” about the intent of the landmark document. Source: The Australian.
Albanese doesn’t back truth and justice commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has endorsed telling the truth about historical and current Indigenous experiences of colonisation in Australia but stopped short of committing to establishing a commission to facilitate the process. Source: The Guardian.
McCarthy to seek bipartisan approach to closing the gap
New Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says Labor will seek a new bipartisan approach to closing the gap between Aboriginal Australians and the rest of the country. Source: The Australian.
Truth telling to fill gap left by defeat of Voice referendum
A minimalist, community-led plan to “tell the truth” about Indigenous dispossession is envisioned by the Albanese Government to fill the void on reconciliation after its crushing Voice referendum loss. Source: The Age.
National unity needed to address First Nations challenges
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has called for all Australians to unite in addressing the critical issues faced by the First Nations people. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Shared opportunity to build a more just Australia
A failed referendum leaves many Indigenous Australians feeling unheard, but hope remains. This year’s NAIDOC Week takes on even greater significance as a time to reflect on how to build a more just Australia, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Eureka Street.