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First Nations
Edmund Rice appoints inaugural director of First Nations education
Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools, the largest national network of alternative schools in Australia, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Elizabeth Kupsch as its inaugural director of First Nations education.
Voters back giving Indigenous Australians a say in policy that affects them: Survey
A large majority of voters still back Indigenous constitutional recognition and giving First Nations Australians a say in developing policies that affect them, even after the resounding defeat of the Voice to Parliament, according to a new survey. Source: The Guardian.
Picturing the Church’s commitment to creating safe spaces
A new Indigenous artwork that tells the story of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd and its commitment to creating safe spaces for everyone has been unveiled by ACSL.
‘Our commitment to the journey of reconciliation remains steadfast’
Catholic Religious Australia says it remains committed to the “journey of reconciliation” with First Nations Australians following the unsuccessful attempt to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.
NATSICC calls for new way forward after Voice outcome
An unsuccessful outcome to the Voice to Parliament referendum is just another challenge that will be faced with dignity, respect and without losing hope, a statement from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says.
PM says referendum defeat ‘not the end of the road’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to forge a new way to close the gap in life outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians after voters resoundingly rejected enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. Source: ABC News.
Catholic Church says referendum result should usher in new era
Despite the referendum to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution not succeeding, Australia needs to find a way to address the inequalities many First Nations people face, says Bishop Charles Gauci. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Campaigns make final sprint on eve of Voice vote
The Yes and No camps are gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes tomorrow on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: Canberra Times.
Online prayer and reflection service to be held before Voice vote
An online prayer and reflection service will be held tomorrow, ahead of Saturday’s referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: NATSICC.