Category: First Nations

First Nations, News
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day: Living Our Truth | 4 August 2026

The 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme is Living Our Truth, honouring the power of truth-telling, the sharing of knowledge across generations and the importance of telling our stories.

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First Nations, News
10 Deadly Facts About First Nations Cultures – NAIDOC Week 2026

10 Deadly Facts about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture for NAIDOC Week 2026.

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First Nations, News
NAIDOC Week 2026: Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly

This year the theme for NAIDOC Week, celebrated from 5 to 12 July 2026, is “50 Years of Deadly.”

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First Nations, News
National Reconciliation Week: A Guide to Participating Respectfully

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn, reflect and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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First Nations, News
National Sorry Day 2026: Truth-Telling, Reflection and Our Shared Responsibility

For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this is not simply history. It is living memory, ongoing grief, and intergenerational trauma that continues to shape families and communities today.

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First Nations
We must Stand up. Speak out. Back in First Nations voices

A message from OzChild Chief Executive Officer, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths following Anzac Day 2026 – Stand up. Speak out. Back in First Nations voices. There is no room for racism.

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First Nations, News
National Close the Gap Day: Voyage to Voice, Treaty, Truth and Beyond

Over the past year, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, non-government organisations, communities, and advocates have dedicated immense effort to champion improved outcomes and acknowledgment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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First Nations, Indigenous, News
A Call to Reevaluate Australia Day

The 26th of January has long been a day of national pride and celebration, a day where people celebrate “Australia Day”. However, as societal awareness evolves, there is a growing…

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First Nations
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

On 4 August across the nation we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day.

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First Nations
Celebrating NAIDOC: For Our Elders

Celebrating our elders, we highlight Aunty Winnie as a leader of the Aboriginal civil rights movement

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