Local hero Dean Widders will play a central role in the broadcast of this year’s Koori Knockout from Tamworth over the October long weekend.
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Posted inArmidale, Indigenous, Money
Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people
With more than half of Indigenous people dying before they can access the age pension, researchers have found simple changes to the system may reduce the disadvantage they face.
Posted inArts, Education, Indigenous, Moree
Emerging Moree artists showcase culture and identity at BAMM Gallery exhibition
A powerful new exhibition featuring four emerging artists who share their deep connections to country is now open at Bank Art Museum Moree.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth Regional
Tess’s grand design gets Aboriginal Ranger tick of approval
Gomeroi artist Tess Reading’s designs shone at the Aboriginal Ranger Gathering, with her hoodie now worn by Rangers nationwide and her artwork featured in Tamworth Regional Council’s new branding.
Posted inGrants and funding, Health, Indigenous
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service to receive grant to boost cervical screenings
Armajun Aboriginal Health Service will receive $120,000 as part of a $1.6M NSW Government grant to boost cervical screening in under-screened communities, supporting self-collection and culturally safe care.
Posted inArmidale, Arts, Indigenous
Armidale’s Mad Proppa Deadly supported in latest funding boost for music
Armidale-based Mad Proppa Deadly is among the recipients of the NSW Government’s largest ever music funding round, announced on Friday.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Grants and funding, Indigenous
Local services receive major boost to support Aboriginal community safety
Aboriginal-led organisations in the New England have secured more than half a million dollars in new funding to tackle domestic, family and sexual violence
Posted inArmidale, Health, Indigenous
Yarning about Dementia videos in Armidale
HealthWISE recently launched a new video series about dementia, at the Armidale Cultural Centre, to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers looking after people with dementia and related illnesses.
Posted inIndigenous, Local News
New England to benefit from Closing the Gap commitment
The New England will benefit from the State Government’s allocation of $246.8 million over the next 4 years to Close the Gap to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in NSW.
Posted inArts, Indigenous, Tamworth
Tamworth digital artist finalist in Indigenous Storytellers scholarship
Tamworth digital artist and proud Gomeroi woman Tess Reading is in the running to receive a $10,000 scholarship after being named as a finalist in the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, proudly presented by Façon Magazine.