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Moving towards cultural safety for Aboriginal children with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 27th March 2023 - The I Am, Movement puts Indigenous knowledge and experience at its centre. There’s a movement afoot to provide more culturally safe resources to Aboriginal children with disability.…

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News shorts: more action on NDIS fraud, and social impact highlighted

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 22nd February 2023 - All the news you need to know from around the sector.

Strong start for social enterprises in PBO trial

There are signs of success in the first federal government Payment by Outcomes …

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“A collective effort”: walking with mob in philanthropy

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 10th February 2023 - With a lifelong focus on community, culture and inclusivity, Jody Barney is leading the way in more areas than one. She is this week’s Changemaker. Jody Barney, executive officer …

Racism may contribute substantially to psychological stress for First Nations people

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 14th December 2022 - A ground-breaking study in The Lancet also points to the outcomes that are possible when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lead research into their communities. New research…

New kids book aims to “fill gap” in Australian Indigenous education

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 29th November 2022 - This new First Nations picture book aims to contribute to better Indigenous education in schools. Twenty-three year old musician Isaiah Firebrace didn’t know a lot about his own …

Relationships, trust, and community: the journey of a First Nations-led funder

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 9th November 2022 - From building trust with community, to considering the source of funding, Koondee Woonga-gat Toor-rong is doing philanthropy differently. Victoria’s first First Nations community-led…

New PCOS resources help First Nations women take control

Contributor, Friday, 28th October 2022 - The resources are relatable, locally-designed, and in language. A partnership between Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is helping…

Co-CEO model drives community-led change

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 26th October 2022 - SharingStories will have the benefit of two CEOs, working together to lead the organisation into its next phase. SharingStories, a not-for-profit organisation that works with …

Victoria likely to have Treaty framework before election

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 12th October 2022 - In an exclusive opinion column for Pro Bono News, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson confirms she expects Victoria’s treaty framework to be released in the next fortnight, before Victoria…

Flipping the script on Indigenous philanthropy

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 14th September 2022 - The head of the International Funders for Indigenous Peoples says funding to Indigenous peoples is minimal and more funding should be going to Indigenous-led organisations. A …

Impact in Indigenous literature continues to grow

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 5th September 2022 - The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is marking a year of success in highlighting and supporting First Nations literature. This Indigenous Literacy Day, the Indigenous Literacy…

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