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06 Feb How Brooklyn reached her goal

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To achieve her goal of attending university, Brooklyn knew she would need to move from her home town to seek out bigger opportunities in a bigger city. Brooklyn Rose is a proud, 20-year-old Ngemba woman from Brewarrina, 800km North-West of Sydney. It has a population of...

24 Jan Preserving our Aboriginal story: Why language has the power to restore and reconcile

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January 26 is a day observed with mixed emotions by many Australians. For many, the Australia Day public holiday has been a chance to gather with friends, listen to music, share some food and sunshine and give thanks for a land that “abounds in nature's gifts,...

26 Jan Survival Day 2018

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At Uniting, we recognise that 26 January, the day we’ve previously celebrated as Australia Day, also marks the survival of Australia’s first peoples. This means we let this date serve as a reminder that our heritage as a nation began long before 1788. Australia’s first peoples...

A woman and a young child hug as they smile and laugh at each other

20 Sep What you really need to know if you’re considering becoming a foster carer

Posted at 16:39h in Aboriginal, Aboriginal foster carers, For children and families, Foster care, General, How to be a foster carer, News in foster care, Types of foster care, Who can be a foster carer, Why become a foster carer 0 Comments

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With more than 300 children in NSW awaiting placements with foster carers, Uniting are appealing for people to help. The not-for-profit organisation currently has 380 children placed in foster care in NSW and states now is the time for those interested to make the leap. Here’s a...

Ray McMinn is a proud aboriginal man in his early 60s. He smiles at the camera and he wear both an aboriginal flag and an RSL pin on his lapel.

05 Jul NAIDOC week – language and culture

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NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee) Week is an annual event where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people celebrate their history, culture and achievements. The theme this year is Our Languages Matter and it aims to emphasise and celebrate the unique and essential role...

17 Jun Kin and culture

Posted at 13:59h in Aboriginal, Aboriginal foster carers, Foster care, News in foster care, Our stories, Types of foster care 4 Comments

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My name is Jennah Dungay. I am 22 years old. I am a proud Wiradjuri and Dunghutti woman – my families are from the NSW towns Wellington and Kempsey. When I was about eight years old I started living with relatives, instead of my mum. I...

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06 Feb How Brooklyn reached her goal

24 Jan Preserving our Aboriginal story: Why language has the power to restore and reconcile

26 Jan Survival Day 2018

20 Sep What you really need to know if you’re considering becoming a foster carer

05 Jul NAIDOC week – language and culture

17 Jun Kin and culture

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