Perth and WA Aboriginal rights events for your diary
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Event: 26 May 2014: various locations in Australia
National Sorry Day
"National Sorry Day is an annual day of
commemoration and remembrance of all those
who have been impacted by the government
policies of forcible removal that have
resulted in the Stolen Generations." NSDC
"National Sorry Day is a reminder of the
personal pain and ongoing damage caused
by our nation's failure to respect Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people as equals." ANTaR
Event details: http://www.nsdc.org.au
Event details: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/news/events/national-sorry-day
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1644
Background: http://www.nsdc.org.au/events-info/national-sorry-day/national-sorry-day
Background: http://antar.org.au/reports/sorry-day-a-reminder-unfinished-business
New Event: 26 May 2014: NSW, Qld, NT, WA
26 May - National Day of Action Marking National Sorry Day
Stop Ongoing Stolen Generations!
Called by Grandmothers Against Removals Gunnedah (GMAR)
* Returning children must be the priority
* No forced adoptions
* Support & services to prevent removals
"We, as Aboriginal Grandparents and parents, have
called protests across the country on May 26
demanding the return of our children who have
been forcibly removed by child welfare agencies."
Supported by:
* Indigenous Social Justice Association
* Brisbane Sovereign Tent Embassy
* Perth Aboriginal Tent Embassy
* Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney
* Intervention Rollback Action Group Alice Springs
Event details: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/?page_id=536
Event details: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/653052328107426/
Event details: http://www.amnesty.org.au/wa/event/34583/
Flyer: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/FilmPromo...
Poster: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/A3POSTER_...
Leaflet: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/NDA_leafl...
New Event: 28 May 2014: Perth, WA
Diabetes Western Australia Aboriginal health forum
"This forum will showcase innovative programs and
initiatives, the latest diabetes research and will
feature keynote speakers from across WA and Australia."
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1690
Events: various times during 2014: various locations around Australia
SNAICC Training Workshops will be held Nationally in 2014 -
Through Young Black Eyes & Working and Walking Together
SNAICC: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
Expressions of interest forms and flyers are available from the SNAICC training page:
http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101
"The workshops are:
* Through Young Black Eyes Workshops-
a comprehensive set of resources to assist communities or
organisations to run workshops about family violence,
child abuse and neglect, and develop child-safe communities,
all of which can be adapted to suit local community needs.
* Working and Walking Together -
FRSA and SNAICC together offer unique cultural competence
training tailored to the family and relationships services sector.
The two-day workshop is for people and organisations who
wish to develop culturally appropriate professional practice
and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families."
"SNAICC is hosting Through Young Black Eyes workshops in the following regions:
* Brisbane, QLD (March 2014)
* Broome, WA (May 2014) - TBC
* Adelaide, SA (June 2014)
* Hobart, TAS (June 2014) - TBC"
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101
'Through Young Black Eyes' Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101#TYBE
'Working and Walking Together' Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/training/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=101#WWT
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1263
Event: 4 June 2014: Perth, WA
Ways of working with Aboriginal people - Part 2
"This training is part of the Strong spirit strong mind training
program provided by the Drug and Alcohol Office (DAO) of
Western Australia. To attend Part 2 training, participants
are required to have attended Ways of working with
Aboriginal people - Part 1. ... This training is suitable for
workers who have Aboriginal clients: individuals and
families. Aboriginal workers are encouraged to attend."
Registration applications close 20 May 2014
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1634
New Event: 11 June 2014: Perth, WA
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention in Aboriginal communities
"This one day training workshop is delivered by the
Strong spirit strong future (SSSF) team and offers information on
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), prevention strategies,
and skills for working with Aboriginal women of child bearing age.
A central focus will be the use of culturally secure resources
developed for reducing use of alcohol during pregnancy."
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1630
New Event: 12 June 2014: Perth, WA
Solutions to violence in communities, healing and resilience factors
"Working alongside Aboriginal communities in a capacity
strengthening approach to reduce and prevent violence
will have an effective and sustainable outcome for
individuals, families and the broader society."
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1728
New Event: Fri 13 June 2014: Perth, WA
Perth forum to look at issues and solutions on out-of-home care
SNAICC: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
Venue: University Club
"SNAICC and partner organisations will conduct a public forum
in Perth in June to look at factors and solutions for the high
number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in
out-of-home care. The Perth forum is part of a national series
of meetings under the Family Matters - Kids safe in culture
not in care national campaign SNAICC is conducting with
agencies including AbSec, the Healing Foundation, and
the Australian Council of Social Service."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1423
Event: 5 - 6 July 2014: Perth, WA
Aboriginal Health Conference 2014
Strong commitments - healthy communities
Venue: Parmelia Hilton Perth
"Developing strong commitments to improve the
health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in rural
and remote communities."
"Rural Health West invites you to one of Western
Australia's leading Aboriginal Health Conferences
to be held in Perth from the 5 - 6 July 2014."
"The conference theme 'Strong commitments
- healthy communities' will be addressed through
presentations, clinical updates, practical workshops,
hands-on concurrent sessions and case study
learning opportunities that are professionally accredited
and delivered by expert specialists and speakers."
Event details: http://www.ruralhealthwest.com.au/professional-development/conferences-e...
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1598
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1271
Updated Event: 23 - 25 September 2014: Perth, WA
Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives
16th national conference: Embrace the difference within our people
"The 16th National Conference, themed ‘Embrace the
difference within our people’ brings together experienced
nurses and midwives, clinicians, educators, policy makers
and administrators from across the nation to share
information and work toward an integrated approach to
improving health care and health outcomes for
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1431
Event details: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences?cid=1679
Event details: http://catsin.org.au/conference/
Event: 14-17 September 2015: Perth, WA
6th SNAICC National Conference
SNAICC: Secretariat of National Aboriginal & Islander Child Care
"The SNAICC National Conference will now be held every two years and
we hope you can lock in 14 to 17 September 2015 dates into your
2-year plan and look forward to our Perth conference as much as we are."
"This year's [2013] conference was our largest to date attracting over
1100 registrants who had the opportunity to participate in a diverse
program of over 70 con-current sessions that covered a wide range of topics
addressing the needs of Aboriginal ad Torres Strait Islander children and families."
Event details: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-view-article.cfm?loadref=32&id=1227
2013 post-conference report online: http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=67
See also:
Creative Spirits: Aboriginal calendar
http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/history/aboriginal-cal...
"When you look at the events which are significant to
Aboriginal people you’ll notice that their recent history
is one of a fight for rights, land and recognition.
It is also a history of sadness, loss and denial."
All screenings of 'Utopia'
http://utopiajohnpilger.co.uk/showings
Sovereign Union Community Gatherings
http://nationalunitygovernment.org/content/community-gatherings
SNAICC News and Events
http://www.snaicc.org.au/news-events/fx-list-articles.cfm?loadref=32
Australian Human Rights Commission Events
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/get-involved/events-list
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Conferences, workshops and events
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/conferences
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