Deakin University and VACCHO are doing a project to understand the views and experiences of Aboriginal parents and carers about getting information and support for bub’s health. Want to know more or participate? contact Fiona.Mitchell@deakin.edu.au . Click the link here for flyer.

A joint study released by Lowitja Institute and Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) underscores the urgent need for a dedicated Aboriginal-led accountability body to ensure government transparency.

Click here to download the report.

Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities (the Charter) protects the cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria. It’s important to know what these rights protect, when they are protected, and what to do if you have concerns.

Visit the Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) for further details.

Solid Voices of Tomorrow is a resource guide for community controlled organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

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The Victoria Government is offering 30-Day Travel Passes Victorian Government schools at no cost to support students in crisis. Schools can provide a Travel Pass to primary and secondary students who are experiencing a crisis, such as family violence or sudden financial hardship, to ensure that they can continue to attend school, receive an education, participate in school activities, and access support services.

Visit Public Transport Victoria or call 1800 800 07 for details.

Diabetes Victoria are running the 2023 photo competition again! Our photo competition was a great success last year, so we are doing it again in 2023.

 It’s so easy to enter and you might win a great prize!

In support of this year’s NAIDOC Week theme For Our Elders, we invite you to submit a photo, or photographs, taken in 2023 celebrating your Elders at home, at work, in community or at your NAIDOC Ball on 15 July.

Please remember to get the permission of anyone appearing in your photos before sharing, as we will publish the winning entries in the December Grapevine.

 Check out the copy of the December Grapevine attached here ▶ GRAPEVINE, so you can see the winning entries from last year’s competition.

2 MAJOR PRIZES – $100 gift cards

Entries close COB on Friday 10 November 2023

Please email your entries, including a description of the photo/s, to: wfreeman@diabetesvic.org.au

Winners will be announced in December Grapevine

Funeral fund for mob from Pay the Rent can help pay part of the parlour costs and also contribute to some other expenses for immediate family.

Click here ▶ Pay the Rent for more details. 

This video Wiyn Dja (Fire Country) has been created with the support of Corangamite Catchment Management Authority and speaks to the importance of Cultural burns and First Peoples caring for Country. Thank you to Aunty and the Wadawurrung Gobata Dja (Caring for Country) team for their involvement and sharing their stories.

Watch the video here

The eSafety Commissioner’s First Nations online safety tools can help you be deadly online and support mob of all ages.

Find animated videos in Aboriginal English, Torres Strait Islander Creole, NT Kriol, Kimberley Kriol, Arrernte, Yolngu and more.

A First Nations Stakeholder Toolkit is available to download.

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We encourage you to explore eSafety’s website to hear stories from mob, read the latest First Nations research and find tips and tricks to help your community be deadly online.

In February 2022, the legendary Gunditjamara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung), Bundjalung Senior Elder, song man and storyteller, Archie Roach AC AM released his anthology album My Songs: 1989–2021. It featured only one lead single – the meaningful and affecting One Song, which became the title of the MSO’s landmark concert in tribute to Archie’s life and work. MSO.LIVE is proud to present its performance of One Song: The Music of Archie Roach, which took pride of place at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in February 2022. A collaboration between Archie and his long-time friend and musical collaborator Paul Grabowsky AO, this stunning and moving concert was Archie’s last performance with the MSO. An evening of powerful song and sublime storytelling, this performance includes iconic songs such as Took the Children Away, Jamu Dreaming and Weeping in the Forest, which each tell of trauma, identity, and hope. The MSO’s triumphant concert is released here to honour NAIDOC Week 2023.

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