Addressing the Crisis
Recent stories about the abuse of Aboriginal children is tragic, but sadly, nothing new. Back in May of 2006, Nanette Rogers had been...
Context is Everything
I think we’ve all been in that situation where we have to say “You’ve taken my words out of context.” It’s not good, as people can get...
Kids Thrive in a Culture of Love
It is good to see that most voices on the debate about the welfare of Aboriginal children are all in good agreement on the need to...
Aboriginal Affairs is Everyone's Business
While many Aboriginal people in this country are doing well, there are still too many who suffer from problems that disproportionately...
These are OUR Children!
The Australian newspaper recently reported on the tragedy of child abuse in the Northern Territory - and thank goodness, I say. Just this...
Beating the Bully
This topic is not Indigenous specific. It is about bullying, but obviously has application to Indigenous people. I was delighted recently...
Some Ideas for Closing the Gap
The failure to reach the Closing the Gap targets is no surprise. We should celebrate those areas where we have seen some gains, but learn...
Australia Day - Final Thoughts
Hopefully this will be my last article on Australia Day for the 2018 Australia Day – something I have said much about this year. This...
Australia Day Puppets
To claim to be suffering in any way on 26 January because Australia Day celebrations are taking place, is to claim that your emotional...
Does 26 January Hurt or Offend?
I first wrote about Australia Day protests six years ago. It seems little has changed. Today, in 2018 we still have protesters claiming...
