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News & Insights
Cultural perspectives, community stories, and updates from Yarning Crescent
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Building Genuine Partnerships With Aboriginal Communities: A Practical Guide
Genuine partnerships with Aboriginal communities are built on trust, respect, and shared power — not on consultation processes and MOU signings. Here is what it actually takes.
Aboriginal Seasonal Calendars: A Sophisticated Science of Country
Aboriginal peoples did not divide the year into four seasons — they developed sophisticated seasonal calendars based on deep observation of Country, with six or more seasons reflecting the ecological rhythms of their specific place.
Cultural Training for Government Agencies: Why It's Different and Why It Matters
Government agencies have a unique relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples — shaped by history, power, and ongoing policy. Cultural training for government must reflect this complexity.
Native Title in Australia: What It Is, What It Isn't, and Why It Matters
Native title is one of the most significant legal developments in Australian history — but it is widely misunderstood. Here is what native title actually means, and what it does not.
Is Your Workplace Culturally Safe? A Practical Checklist for Organisations
Cultural safety is not a feeling — it is a measurable set of conditions. Use this practical checklist to assess where your organisation stands and identify areas for improvement.
Aboriginal Astronomy: The World's Oldest Astronomical Tradition
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples developed the world's oldest astronomical tradition — using the stars for navigation, timekeeping, ecology, and ceremony for tens of thousands of years.
Cultural Awareness vs Cultural Safety: Understanding the Spectrum
Cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity, cultural competency, and cultural safety are related but distinct concepts. Understanding where your organisation sits on the spectrum — and where you need to go — is the first step.
Family Violence in Aboriginal Communities: Understanding the Context and Supporting Survivors
Family violence in Aboriginal communities is real and serious — but it must be understood in its historical and social context. Effective responses must be community-led and culturally safe.
Indigenous Data Sovereignty: Who Owns Data About Aboriginal Communities?
Data about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples has historically been collected and controlled by governments and researchers. Indigenous data sovereignty asserts that communities should own and control their own data.