Last updated: 5 October 2015
Archive - Prior to 1 June 2014: Background to 'Keeping Them Home': Campaign against Forced Aboriginal Adoption in the NT: https://indymedia.org.au/2013/07/03/background-to-keeping-them-home-camp...
Archive - Prior to 1 June 2014: WGAR background info web-pages: https://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-background-info...
Current: WGAR Background Info Web-Pages: https://indymedia.org.au/2014/12/24/wgar-background-info-web-pages
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WGAR News: 6th SNAICC National Conference Communique: 'Over 1,000 people from around Australia gathered in Perth for the 6th SNAICC National Conference'
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/09/29/wgar-news-6th-snaicc-national-confer...
29/30 Sep 15: "Contents:
* Communiqué: 6th SNAICC National Conference Communiqué: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care: http://www.snaicc.org.au/_uploads/rsfil/003600_bbdb.pdf
* Homepage of SNAICC 2015 National Conference - 15-17 September 2015, Perth: http://www.snaicc.org.au/conference/
* Homepage of Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC): http://www.snaicc.org.au/
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: How many more kids stolen, how many more jailed, how many more must suicide?: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/06/20/wgar-news-how-many-more-kids-stolen-...
21 Jun 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Matt Wordsworth, ABC News: Youth suicide at crisis levels among Indigenous population, experts warn
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: How many more kids stolen, how many more jailed, how many more must suicide?
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: When the right people lead then lives will be saved
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: A moral abomination - a narrative that is racialised, of human suffering and misery
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: While nothing done about extreme poverty, jail rates will double again
* Bio: Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
* Bio: Jennifer Kaeshagen - Founder, Principal Editor and Producer of The Stringer
* About: The Stringer's Editorial policy: http://thestringer.com.au/about-us
* Background:
WGAR Background to Suicide and Self-harm in First Nations Communities
WGAR Background: Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal deaths in custody
WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation
* Crisis Support - Talk to Someone - 24-hours/day 7-days/week:
Lifeline - Crisis Support and Suicide Prevention: 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/Get-Help/
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/
Beyond Blue - Talk it through with us: 1300 22 4636 http://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
WGAR News Public Google Group: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en-GB#!forum/wgar-news
WGAR News - Working Group for Aboriginal Rights (Australia)"
WGAR News: Filmmaker Fee Plumley's YouTube films of speeches at the Sorry Day Stolen Generation rally in Perth
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/29/wgar-news-filmmaker-fee-plumleys-you...
30 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: More children taken today than in Stolen Generations 1903-1970
* Bio: Gerry Georgatos - The Stringer
* About Us - The Stringer: http://thestringer.com.au/about-us
* Videos: Filmmaker Fee Plumley's YouTube films of speeches at the #sorryday #stolengeneration rally in Perth
[Featuring Les Coe, Paddy Gibson, Jenny Munro, Debbie Swan, Sue Ellen Tighe & Gerry Georgatos]
* Past Events: GMAR is leading a conference in Perth from May 24 - May 30, to strategise for the future and to march on May 26
* About Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR): http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/about-gmar
* facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* News Analysis: Michele Madigan, Sisters of Saint Joseph: Sorry Day - But Are We?
* Change.org Petition: Restore IAS funding that SA Aboriginal communities need to stay open and sustainable
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation
* WGAR Background: Aboriginal Peoples and the impact of the Federal Budget"
WGAR News: If You Thought Sorry Was The Hardest Word, Try Mentioning Compensation: Amy McQuire, New Matilda
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/05/26/wgar-news-if-you-thought-sorry-was-t...
27 May 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: If You Thought Sorry Was The Hardest Word, Try Mentioning Compensation
* Full Bio: Amy McQuire - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/users/amy-mcquire
* Appeal: New Matilda: Subscribe to New Matilda, While You Still Can!
* About Us - New Matilda: https://newmatilda.com/about-us
* News Analysis: Monica Tan, The Guardian: Sorry Day protesters voice anger at 'continuing stolen generations'
* Events: Grandmothers Against Removals: GMAR is leading a conference at Matagarup, the Perth Tent Embassy from May 24 - May 30, to strategise for the future and to march on May 26 - Please share
* About Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR): http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/about-gmar
* Audio Interview: CAAMA: National Day Of Action [Featuring Boe Spearim, Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance (WAR)]
* Media Release: National Congress of Australia's First Peoples (Congress): National Sorry Day 2015: More Action Needed
* Statement: Les Malezer & Kirstie Parker, Co-Chairs, National Congress of Australia's First Peoples: National Sorry Day 2015: Congress Statement
* About Us - Congress: http://nationalcongress.com.au/about-us/
* Media Release: Greens Senator Rachel Siewert: This Sorry Day Tony Abbott must recommit to truly being the 'Prime Minister for Indigenous Affairs'
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: National Children's Commissioner cites racism as factor in child removal: SNAICC
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/21/wgar-news-national-childrens-commiss...
21 Apr 15: "Contents:
* News Analysis: SNAICC: National Children's Commissioner cites racism as factor in child removal [Featuring Megan Mitchell]
* Analysis / Opinion: Saffron Howden, SMH: Racism 'a factor' in child removal [Featuring Paddy Gibson]
* Upcoming Event: 6th SNAICC National Conference - 15-17 September 2015, Perth: For Our Children - Community Voices: Sharing Knowledge & Practice
* Video: Olivia Nigro, YouTube: Stop Forced Closure of Aboriginal Communities - Vanessa Culbong (GMAR WA)
* Photos: Grandmothers Against Removals: GMAR Rally February 13 2015: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
* Facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* Extended Background Videos: SNAICC, YouTube: SNAICC Forum - "Stop the Creation of Another Stolen Generation!"
[Chair: Prof Kerry Arabena; Panel: Muriel Bamblett, Aunty Lorraine Peeters, Eva Jo Edwards, Megan Mitchell & Dr Helen Szoke]
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: Land Grab In The Outback: Australia Unites Against Genocide of First Peoples with Gerry Georgatos and Elders: Global Freedom Movement Media
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/04/16/wgar-news-land-grab-in-the-outback-a...
17 Apr 15: "Contents:
* Extended Insightful Audio/Video Interview: Aimee Devlin & Brendan D. Murphy, Global Freedom Movement Media:
Land Grab In The Outback: Australia Unites Against Genocide of First Peoples with Gerry Georgatos and Elders [Featuring Bella & Herbert Bropho]
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Matargarup, home to the homeless - a safe space - take heed City of Perth Councillors
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Jennifer Kaeshagen sets up The First Nations Homelessness Project
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Another misguided reductionist plan to reduce rates of suicide & self-harm
* News Analysis: NACCHO Health & Justice News: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 24th anniversary but still in crisis
* News Analysis: NACCHO Prison Health News: Prisons are a poor substitute for primary and mental health care
* News Analysis: Melissa Sweet, Croakey - the Crikey health blog: Change the narrative to stop Aboriginal incarceration
* News Analysis: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: We are about to stop jailing fine defaulters - to the critics, do not naively criticise this away
* Upcoming Event: 6th SNAICC National Conference - 15-17 September 2015, Perth: For Our Children - Community Voices: Sharing Knowledge & Practice
* Upcoming Event: facebook: Special Forum: 7 May 2015, Adelaide: 'How would you like to be me?' "key issues facing First Peoples today"
[Panel includes: Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, Michael Ghillar Anderson, Alison Anderson, Tauto Sansbury, Jeff McMullen & Gerry Georgatos]
* WGAR Background: Plans to close Aboriginal homelands / remote communities in WA and SA
* WGAR Background to the Aboriginal Sovereignty Movement
* WGAR Background to Suicide and Self-harm in First Nations Communities
* WGAR Background: Justice Reinvestment, Aboriginal imprisonment and Aboriginal deaths in custody
* WGAR Background Info Web-Pages"
National Protest in Canberra on 13 February 2015: Join the fight against ongoing Stolen Generations!
https://indymedia.org.au/events/national-protest-in-canberra-on-13-febru...
WGAR News: Highest child removal rates in the world - worse than Stolen Generations: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/16/wgar-news-highest-child-removal-rate...
20 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Highest child removal rates in the world - worse than Stolen Generations
* Audio Interview: Louise Evans, 4ZZZ Brisbane: Veronica Saunders of Grandmothers Against Removals: the theft of Aboriginal children from their families
* Video Doco: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Aboriginal Grandmothers present 'end genocide' demand to Senator Rachel Siewert
* Video Doco: Eleanor Gilbert, Vimeo: Grandmothers Against Removals speakout at Aboriginal Embassy, Canberra
* Audio: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Paddy speaking about Grandmother Audrey Martin's grandchildren
* Audio: The Stringer Audio/Radio News: Paddy speaking about the high removal rates
* News: Kylie Galbraith, The Northern Daily Leader: Grandmothers' anti-removal campaign reaches Canberra
* Media Roundup: Diet Simon, Linksunten Indymedia: Grandmothers protest worst ever stealing of Australian Aboriginal children
* Photos: Workers Bush Telegraph: Grandparents against Removals [Protest at Parliament House, Canberra]
* Video: NITV News - 13 February 2015: Fighting for their kids - Grandmothers Against Removals tell their stories
* Video: NITV News - 13 February 2015: Grandmothers Against Removals: Hands off our children
* Audio: ABC AM: More Aboriginal children being removed from their homes than ever before [Featuring Vanessa Colbung and Olivia Nigro of GMAR]
* Audio: 130215 Living Black News Bulletin: Grandmothers Against Removals protest at Parliament House
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Protest against 'cruel' removal of Aboriginal kids [Featuring Aunty Hazel Collins of GMAR]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Greens: High removal rates to continue unless funding boosted
* Speech: miacat: Mary Moore's Speech at Grandmothers Against Removal's Rally Feb 13th - Canberra
* News: Latika Bourke, SMH: Kevin Rudd warns of the emergence of a new stolen generation
* Homepage of the Grandmothers Against Removals website: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
* Facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: Communique from Grandmothers Against Removals National Committee and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy rally - 13 February 2015
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/13/wgar-news-communique-from-grandmothe...
14 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Statement: 13 Feb 2015 - National Statement marking the Anniversary of the National Apology
Communique from Grandmothers Against Removals National Committee and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy rally on the anniversary of the National Apology - February 13 2015
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Grannies group protest marks apology anniversary [Featuring Grandmother Priscilla Whiteman]
* Audio: Gerry Georgatos, NIRS: Child welfare rally to coincide with National Apology anniversary [Featuring Aunty Hazel Collins of GMAR]
* Audio: NIRS: Plea for policy change underscores seventh apology anniversary [Featuring SNAICC CEO Frank Hytten & Aunty Hazel Collins]
* Audio Interview: Steven Riggall & Louise Evans, The Wire: Grannies highlight impact of Aboriginal child removals [Featuring Olivia Nigro & Aunty Veronica Saunders of GMAR]
* Video: NITV News - 13 February 2015: Grandmothers Against Removals protest at Parliament House, Canberra
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: 'It Must Never Happen Again': Seven Years On From The Apology, Guess What Is Happening
* News: Shalailah Medhora, The Guardian: Stolen generations: children still being removed, say Indigenous protesters
* Flyer: Join Our Fight Against Ongoing Stolen Generations: National Protest 13 February 2015 Outside Parliament House Canberra! Marking 7th anniversary of national apology
* Audio: Life Matters, ABC Radio National: The increase in Indigenous child removals [Featuring Debra Swan of GMAR, Jeremy Sammut, Sue-Anne Hunter & Deidre Mulkerin]
* Video: NITV News - 12 February 2015: "Fighting for their kids; The Grandmothers Against Removals tell their story in the nation's capital."
* Audio & Article: Darren Mara, SBS News: Stolen Generations forum marks Apology anniversary
* Media Alert: "Stolen Generations are worse than ever before", testify affected Aboriginal Families on Anniversary of National Apology
10am Thursday 12 February, 2015 - Room S23, Federal Parliament House - Hosted by Greens Senator Rachel Siewert
* News: Emma Sleath, ABC Alice Springs: 'Give back our children', Aboriginal grandmother says
* Homepage of the Grandmothers Against Removals website: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
* Facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation
* Audio: Justin Fenwick, The Wire: Aboriginal rights in the hands of a new generation [Featuring Gerry Georgatos, Tauto Sansbury, Michael Mansell & Debra Swan of GMAR]"
WGAR News: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/10/wgar-news-aboriginal-sovereign-manif...
10 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Manifesto: Aboriginal Sovereign Manifesto of Demands - National Aboriginal Freedom Movement Aboriginal Embassy, Canberra, Australia
* Audio: Adam Evans, NIRS: Protesters come face-to-face with politicians during 'sit-in' [Featuring Tauto Sansbury and Gerry Georgatos]
* Audio Interview: Living Black Radio: 090215 ACT Freedom Sit In [Featuring Tauto Sansbury]
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: They Came For The Abbott Spill, And Missed The Only Real Story In Town
* Audio: Ninah Kopel, The Wire: Protesting worlds worst child removal rate [Featuring Sue-Ellen Tighe, Michael Anderson and Tauto Sansbury]
* Video: NITV News - 9 February 2015: "GMAR groups from across the country rallied with Freedom Movement campaigners on the grounds of Parliament house to deliver a set of demands ... "
* News & Photos: CAAMA Radio at First Nations Freedom Movement Canberra 2015
* News & Photos: 9 News: Protesters attempt to derail TODAY Show's Canberra broadcast to bring attention to indigenous deaths in custody
* Photos from the Sit-In: Sovereign Union & Stop Stolen Generations Facebook
* Event: Freedom Movement Sit-In at Parliament House, Canberra, on 9 February 2015
* WGAR Background to the National Freedom Movement"
WGAR News: SNAICC: Community meeting on the crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child removals [2pm; 12 Feb]
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/06/wgar-news-snaicc-community-meeting-o...
8 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Event: 12 February 2015 Canberra: SNAICC invites feedback from GMAR and families affected by Stolen Generations
* Media Release: SNAICC: Community meeting on the crisis of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child removals
* SNAICC Community Announcement: 13 February 2015: Grandmothers Against Removals march to Parliament House
* News: Cassandra Tim, NIRS: Family rights advocates to head to Canberra for protest
* Analysis / Opinion: MedicalXpress: Shocking new figures show Indigenous child removal crisis is getting worse
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: Royal Commission, public hearings but children removed in record numbers
* Analysis / Opinion: Xavier Smerdon, Pro Bono: Indigenous Children in Care Up 65 Per Cent Since National Apology
* Homepage of the Grandmothers Against Removals website: http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
* Facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: Grandmothers Against Removals call for support
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/02/01/wgar-news-grandmothers-against-remov...
2 Feb 15: "Contents:
* Statement: Grandmothers Against Removals call for support
* Analysis / Opinion: SNAICC: Child placement principle should be strengthened, not attacked
* Letter: SNAICC Chairperson responds to Sammut's opinion piece in the Australian
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation ... "
WGAR News: National Protest in Canberra on 13 February 2015: Join the fight against ongoing Stolen Generations!
https://indymedia.org.au/2015/01/06/wgar-news-national-protest-in-canber...
15 Jan 15: "Contents:
* Upcoming Event: Stoptheintervention_announce: National Protest in Canberra on 13 February 2015: Join the fight against ongoing Stolen Generations!
* Upcoming Event: Facebook: 13 February at 12:00; Canberra - Sorry means you don't do it again
* Fundraising: IRAG_announce: Child removal protest financial appeal - Canberra February 13
* Homepage of Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR): http://stopstolengenerations.com.au/
* Facebook: Stop Stolen Generations: https://www.facebook.com/stopstolengenerations
* WGAR Background: Removal of Aboriginal children and the continuing Stolen Generation"
WGAR News: Productivity Commission statistics highlight continuing Stolen Generation: Grandmothers Against Removals (GMAR)
https://indymedia.org.au/2014/11/26/wgar-news-productivity-commission-st...
27 Nov 14: "Contents:
* Media Release: Grandmothers Against Removals: Productivity Commission statistics highlight continuing Stolen Generation
* Analysis / Opinion: Amy McQuire, New Matilda: Removal Of Aboriginal Children At Crisis Point And Rising
* Analysis / Opinion: Gerry Georgatos, The Stringer: The catastrophe of the Stolen Generations, 2014 ... "
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WGAR: Working Group for Aboriginal Rights (Australia)
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