Why vaccination presents an ethical dilemma for us, but remains the best way to keep our families safe
Our distrust of the healthcare system is justified and it is no surprise that many of us are skeptical of the medical industry. Similarly, knowing the history of the ways our bodies have been abused and used, I know that still, the vaccine is the best way I can keep my family and community safe.
Legal challenge launched to secure fair access to the Age Pension for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Because of the gap in life expectancies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are being denied
the same opportunity to retire and receive support through the Age Pension. While the gap in life
expectancies persists, eligibility for the Age Pension should reflect the average life expectancies of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as they age.
We should measure our success by our healing and not our promotions
The Yorga Djenna Bidi Aboriginal Women's Leadership Program is designed for Aboriginal women. It involves leadership development over a five-month period. Cultural content and context are interwoven through the program design and delivery. Elders are an integral part of the program and are very involved in program delivery.