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Indigenous assembly to focus on hope, healing and spirit of hope
A spirit of hope, healing and shared purpose will fill the Hunter Valley next week, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics from across Australia gather on Wonnarua Country for the 2025 NATSICC National Assembly. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
First Nations leaders say treaty an opportunity to help close the gap
The country’s first treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples provides a historic opportunity to help close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, First Nations leaders say. Source: ABC News.
CRA urges government to reform youth justice system
Catholic Religious Australia has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy, calling on the government to lead a nationally coordinated reform of the youth justice system.
New commissioner appointed as outcomes for Indigenous children worsen
The Albanese Government has appointed a new National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, as national targets to reduce child removal and youth detention continue to slide backwards. Source: ABC News.
Just four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met
Without changing the approach to Closing the Gap, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will continue to “pay the price”, Indigenous organisations say. Source: Canberra Times.
Governments need to listen to First Nations People: Vinnies
NAIDOC Week is a time to learn about and celebrate the ongoing history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, according to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s national president, Mark Gaetani.
Top end community celebrates 90th anniversary of first Mass
The Wadeye Indigenous community in the Northern Territory gathered in gratitude and joy to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated at “Werntekngnanyi” (Old Mission). Source: Darwin Diocese.
First Nations scholarship winners head to Rome
First Nations students Drew Campbell and Jacob Lasserre are preparing for their first visit to the Eternal City after winning Australian Catholic University’s prestigious Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship.
More than 5000 Victorians Walk for Truth
Catholic Social Services Victoria representatives joined more than 5000 people on Wednesday on the final leg of the 500km Walk for Truth from Portland to Melbourne’s Parliament House.