Native Title Recognition for Two of the Oldest Claims in SA

Aboriginal Way Issue 58, Spring 2014 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services

Kokatha

Native title recognition for two of the oldest claims in SA Two specially convened federal “I welcome everyone here today, to “Today is very special for Kokatha Complex land use negotiations with court hearings took place in celebrate our special day; I would like people. It will be remembered by Kokatha BHP and the State were a major part September and October this year to to recognise all the hard work that people present today and by future of the native title claim process. declare native title exists for areas has gone on over the years and to all generations as the day we were finally recognised as the Traditional Owners Mr Starkey said “Kokatha have been of Kokatha and Wangkangurru/ the people who have got us here today,” of a very culturally significant part of the working behind the scenes with Yarluyandi country. he said. Australian landscape,” he said. BHP billion and the Indigenous Land The Kokatha native title claims were Andrew Starkey, Chair of Kokatha Corporation to collectively secure Roxby determined by Chief Justice Allsop on The determination covers most of the Downs, Purple Downs and Andamooka Aboriginal Corporation said the day country between the Lake Gairdner 1 September at Andamooka Station. Station leases and to operate the stations will always be remembered as the salt lake and Lake Torrens, and includes as an ongoing pastoral business. Glen Wingfield welcomed everyone to day the Kokatha people were officially Roxby Downs and Olympic Dam in Kokatha Country. acknowledged as Traditional Owners. South Australia’s northern region. continued on page 4

Inside: Tandanya celebrates 25 years 2 National approach to support Indigenous consumers 7 Koonalda Cave makes National Heritage List 8 Tandanya celebrates Native Title update It has been a successful 18 months was handed down on the 6 November 25 years for South Australian Native Title 2013. The case was a major test case Services, with a number of brought by a Narungga man Owen Australia’s oldest Aboriginal owned for people to experience the arts significant long-standing native Karpany who challenged a prosecution and managed multi-arts centre, and culture of contemporary and title claims being resolved. by the State Government concerning Tandanya, celebrated its traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait amounts and size of abalone taken 25 birthday, last month. Islander People. In this period, the native title applications from South Australian waters. The Named after the Kaurna word for ‘place “Tandanya continues to enjoy a national determined were Wangkangurru/ litigation confirmed the applicability of the red kangaroo’, Tandanya was and international reputation for innovation Yarluyandi, Kokatha, Tjayiwara Unmuru, of section 211 of the Native Title Act established following the 1988 Australian and excellence in visual art exhibitions,” Far West Coast, Adnyamathanha 1 to the State fisheries legislation and bicentennial celebrations after calls Mr Ritchie said. (stages 2 and 3) and the Dieri # 2 claim. associated regulations. The case has for a national centre of Aboriginal arts Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and That takes the number of native title set a precedent that native title holders and culture. Reconciliation Ian Hunter said “The determinations in South Australia to 23. are not constrained by recreational bag The Far West Coast application was the limits or size limits, where the take is for To celebrate the anniversary Tandanya centre continues to play an important largest in South Australia and involved the purpose of satisfying their personal, hosted arts and cultural workshops role in supporting Aboriginal economic domestic or non-commercial communal including weaving and painting, development,” multiple language groups who had needs, and in exercise or enjoyment of throughout the school holidays, and combined former separate applications Tandanya is owned and managed by the their native title rights and interests. open the galleries and spaces for National Aboriginal Cultural Institute Inc. as far back as 1995. an evening of entertainment by local Of note also was the finalisation of a Tandanya is located at The De Rose Hill compensation Aboriginal artists and musicians. number of settlement ILUAs negotiated 253 Grenfell Street Adelaide SA application was also determined in at the same time as the consent Tandanya Chief Executive Officer Timothy 5000 or yarn with Tandanya at October 2013, being Australia’s first determinations. These agreements Ritchie said Tandanya is a vibrant place [email protected] successfully determined native title resolve compensation issues between compensation claim. The Native Title the State of South Australia and the Act 1993 (Cth) entitles native title holders native title holders, and provide for to make applications for compensation alternative simplified future act regimes. for any “loss, diminution, impairment SANTS has begun to focus its attention or other effect” of certain acts on their to post native title assistance. Currently native title rights and interests that have there are 14 Prescribed Body Corporates occurred since the introduction of the (PBCs) operating in South Australia, and Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). SANTS play a key role in supporting their The consent determination was the final operation, providing services to assist legal step to resolve the State of South with corporate governance, corporate Australian’s compensation liability without administration, and legal advice. the need for litigation, and was based on a confidential settlement agreement SANTS congratulates those who have achieved their native title at this time. between the parties. We look forward to working closely with Also of significance was our successful native title holders and claimants to intervention in Karpany v Dietman in the realise their aspirations in terms of native High Court. Judgment in this matter title rights and interests.

Merry Christmas from SANTS Keith Thomas, CEO

I was delighted to attend the Kokatha our general work continuing to produce Consent Determination with a signiﬁcant outstanding outcomes for clients, it has number of claimants attending on country been a signiﬁcant and busy period for at Andamooka Station. It is a tremendous SANTS’ staff. result for the Kokatha people. It also gave The SANTS Board has continued to me a great deal of pleasure to attend provide strong leadership and governance the Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi Consent to SANTS. A warm welcome to April Determination in Birdsville. A SANTS Lawrie-Smith, who joined the Board of Director, Libby Bishop, also attended SANTS as a new Director in November. and represented SANTS most I look forward to working with her in 2015. competently at the bench. The site of the hearing was at a location named Pelican Point just out of Birdsville on On behalf of the SANTS a peninsula jutting into the billabong. Board and staff, I wish It was an absolutely beautiful location which coincided with great weather to you all a safe and make it a most memorable occasion. enjoyable Christmas

Keith Thomas. SANTS is also pleased to be assisting break with family and PBCs to develop strategies to assist in I am delighted to wish our readers Christmas is that time of the year when friends and look forward facilitating their economic, social and of the Aboriginal Way a very Merry families and friends get together and cultural aspirations. to your continuing Christmas for 2014. It has been share their memories and experiences Other highlights have been settling the support in 2015 as we a busy year and, as always, I am of the past twelve months. It is also the restructure of the SANTS organisation endeavour to achieve grateful for the help and support time when, as an organisation, SANTS and the complete ofﬁce refurbishment from all of the staff at SA Native can look back on everything that has which has resulted in a more open, the best possible Title Services. been achieved throughout the year. lighter ofﬁce environment. Together with outcomes for our clients.

2 Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 Federal cuts to South Australia’s remote Aboriginal communities conﬁrmed

The federal Liberal government $10 million to transition responsibility “This offer is insulting and we cannot, Hon. Ian Hunter said “the State has confirmed annual funding for for MES to the state. in all good faith, even contemplate Government plans to fight the Federal municipal and essential services accepting it,” Mr Hunter said. government on this cut as the State (MES) for South Australia’s regional This equates to only three years government is not in a position to make and remote Aboriginal communities of funding for regional and remote “This is an area the Commonwealth up the money that is being cut”. will no longer be provided after communities. Government has been funding and June next year. leading for more than 50 years, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and “Prime Minister Abbott claims to be it cannot now just abandon Aboriginal The funding of around 10 million is used Reconciliation Ian Hunter says the Prime Minister for Indigenous Australia.” for the running of basic services, such as South Australia will not be intimidated People but this shows that he’s not infrastructure maintenance, power, water, by the Abbott Government’s decision Under the Commonwealth’s plan, prepared to stand up for the 4000 food services, rubbish collection and to unilaterally walk away from ongoing annual funding of $9.6 million Aboriginal South Australians in 60 community governance. its responsibilities to Aboriginal for the provision of municipal and locations who rely on this funding for Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion Australians in remote and regional essential services would cease from provision of everyday services they has proposed a final one-off payment of communities. 1 July 2015. need and deserve,” said Minister Hunter. Proposals for reform of the Native Title Act: ALRC calls for submissions

The Australian Law Reform academics, state governments and international law; and supporting practice and the signiﬁcant policy and Commission has released a many other people who are actively sustainable futures. economic context for native title. The Discussion Paper, Review of the involved in the Native Title claims challenge is to consider change in the Our proposals seek to improve the Native Title Act 1993 (DP 82). process and we are extremely grateful native title system that advances the operation of the Native Title Act within to everyone who has provided input recognition and protection of native title, The paper contains a range of proposals this principled framework,” she said. into our thinking to date. while ensuring that reforms support and questions around connection ALRC President, Professor Rosalind a robust and productive relationship Under the Terms of Reference for requirements for the recognition and Croucher, said, “The Native Title Act between all participants.” the Inquiry, we were to be guided by scope of native title rights and interests; is a key element in recognising the the Preamble and the Objects of the The ALRC will now undertake a further authorisation; and joinder provisions. relationship of Indigenous people to land Native Title Act. In addition, the Inquiry round of national consultations and will The ALRC is seeking feedback on and waters. Reforms must also consider has developed ﬁve guiding principles provide its Final Report to the Attorney- these proposals. the impacts upon all participants in to underlie reforms: acknowledging General by the end of March 2015. the native title system, as native title Professor Lee Godden, Commissioner- the importance of the recognition of The Discussion Paper is available operates across many sectors in in-charge of the Inquiry, said, “The native title; acknowledging the many from the ALRC website in a range of Australian society. ALRC has relied on more than interests in the native title system; formats, including as an ebook. All ALRC 100 consultations with Indigenous encouraging timely and just resolution In this context, the ALRC has had regard publications are available free of charge organisations and individuals, industry, of determinations; consistency with to the complexity of law, procedure and at www.alrc.gov.au/publications. Report into Indigenous disadvantage shows change is possible

A Productivity Commission report on risk behaviours during pregnancy show “It is true more needs to be done but ownership, and higher rates of full Indigenous disadvantage, released that generational change is possible. dismissing the gains that are being time and professional employment. in November this year, provides “But the report’s results in areas such made will undermine the national effort • Life expectancy has improved and evidence of both the successes and as justice and mental health continue to close the gap.” failures of initiatives to overcome child mortality rates have fallen. to cause concern,” Commissioner Ms Parker and Commissioner Gooda, Indigenous disadvantage. Gooda said. However, rates of disability and as Co-Chairs of the Close the Gap chronic disease remain high, mental The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Campaign, today called on the Federal health outcomes have not improved, Social Justice Commissioner, Mick “It is true more needs Government to demonstrate leadership Gooda and the Co-Chair of the National to be done but and drive the national Close the Gap and hospitalisation rates for self-harm Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, dismissing the gains strategy forward by forging a national, have increased. Kirstie Parker, said the 2014 Overcoming coordinated response with the states that are being made will • Justice outcomes continue to decline, Indigenous Disadvantage (OID) report and territories. with adult imprisonment rates shows some positive trends, with undermine the national “We welcome the Government’s work worsening and no change in high improvements in health, education and effort to close the gap.” to close the gap by implementing a rates of juvenile detention and family economic outcomes. national health plan,” Ms Parker and Ms Parker noted that the negative Commissioner Gooda said. and community violence. “The report provides essential evidence outcomes for mental health and justice for Government and for policy-makers,” The OID report is produced by the Review demonstrate the difficult, long-term The OID report shows that for Aboriginal Commissioner Gooda said. nature of the challenges faced by the and Torres Strait Islander people: of Government Service Provision. It is Close the Gap Campaign. “The evidence of improved life • Economic outcomes have improved, overseen by a steering committee of expectancy, significant reductions in child “However, we don’t want to be stuck in a with higher incomes, lower reliance senior officials from the Federal, state mortality rates and reductions in health narrative of failure,” Ms Parker said. on income support, increased home and territory governments.

Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 3 Native title recognition for two of the oldest claims in SA continued from page 1 consent determination we are again a also pay tribute to the De Rose Hill claim, In addition to the Consent Orders made true tribe, “he said. to the Yankunytatjara people, our kin, who by the Federal Court, the South Australian Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation will fought with dignity through a litigation Government, the Kokatha and BHP Billiton receive Pastoral leases for the duration Joyleen Thomas, co-applicant of the process, for the respect and recognition entered into a historic Indigenous Land of the Olympic Dam Mine which is native title claim, thanked those who of their law and connection to country. Use Agreement (ILUA) in relation to future determined to operate for another have helped to pave the way. Their achievement of having native land use in Andamooka and Pimba. 200 years,” he said. “Today is a joyous today for Kokatha, title recognised has contributed to the The IULA provides native title agreement a day for celebration and rejoicing Mr Starkey said the recognition of land success of other Western Desert claims. to certain future opal mining operations however we have lost many of our is one of the most important aspects We honour them today,” said Ms Thomas. on the Andamooka Precious Stones Field precious old people along with way. of Aboriginal culture. and future operations associated with the They fought the good ﬁght for their Mr Starkey said Kokatha are looking to Olympic Dam mine. “My brother and I were lucky enough country but the journey was too long. build upon existing relationships and to to have been mentored by a senior We thank them for their contribution.” expand collaborative relationships in the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ian Hunter said it is a lawman from the Western Desert who I would also like to pay tribute to the late area, including with land and heritage, positive agreement. was responsible for the return of Uluru. Eddie Mabo who fought for over twenty tourism and defence industries. “It is He told us you need three things to make years for recognition and respect for about putting mechanisms in place to “It is anticipated these beneﬁts will assist a community function as a true tribe; connection to his country. Without Eddie enhance cultural heritage protection, the Kokatha to become key players in the you need your people, your law and land. Mabo’s strength and vision, we would not employment and other business economic, social and cultural development Today with the granting of the Kokatha be here celebrating our own milestone. I opportunities, moving forward,” he said. of this region,” Mr Hunter said.

This page, top left: Sandra Wingfield and Lynette Strangways placing. Top right: Michael Turner Jnr and Glen Wingfield signing court documents with Osker Linde (SANTS). Middle left: Michael Turner Jnr with Kokatha native title determination. Middle, centre: Glen Wingfield and Andrew Starkey. Middle right: Professor Roger Thomas. Bottom left: Chief Justice Allsop, Joyleen Thomas, Minister Ian Hunter, and Professor Roger Thomas. Bottom right: Chief Justice Allsop and Barbara Amos.

4 Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 On 3 October, the native title rights of also signed two significant agreements Graves were dug for the remains of two Mr Rowlands said the community the Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people – a Settlement Indigenous Land Use men whose bones were taken from the is feeling positive about the future; were also recognised. The determination Agreement and Parks Indigenous Land area in the 1930s to be used in the South “it is time to get to work and keep covers a large area in the far north Use Agreement – that recognise the Australian and Queensland museums. an eye on the country and the mining of South Australia and extending into rights of the traditional owners over developments. We will be on the ball Traditional Owner Raymond Finn said as Queensland including the Simpson Desert. land, including parks within the South and ready to negotiate collectively and part of the ceremony at Pelican Point Australian part of the determination area. plan wisely for our future, “he said. After nearly 20 years of being involved “we are celebrating the life of the two in the native title process, Wangkangurru Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ian Hunter men and bringing them home,” he said. Keith Thomas, South Australian Native elder, Don Rowlands, said it was like said it was a historic day for the Title Services CEO, congratulated both Mr Rowland said it is important to a dream to have their connection to Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people. native title groups for their success. country finally recognised by a Consent remember that many generations “I applaud the efforts of the Kokatha and Determination handed down by Federal “Today’s decision is an acknowledgement have connection to the land. Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people for their Court Judge, Justice Mansfield. of an important part of our nation’s “For me one of the most important things determination and fight to get them where history. “After fighting so long, there were times is that we recognise the generations of they are today. Although it has been a when I thought it was not going to happen, “The native title determination recognises the pioneer families, and I can mention hard slog, the sheer commitment to the so when the day came, it was a bit surreal that the Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people the Brook Family here, to understand native title process and efforts made by and of course, very significant for us and have had an ongoing connection with that we all have deep connection to the their leaders, has meant a successful all the families involved. People getting up this land, which has been their spiritual country, and to appreciate that we all outcome for both claim groups, and for to receive their copy of the determination and physical home long before European care for this land.” that I could not be happier. “ was certainly a highlight”, he said. settlement in Australia. Important The Federal Court, with the agreement of customs and knowledge in relation to all parties, made orders over the 60,600 the land have been passed down through SANTS Accident generations and are retained by people square kilometre area, which includes the In October 2014, three SANTS employees were injured during a car rollover Simpson Desert Conservation Park and today,” said Minister Hunter. when returning from the Birdsville Consent Determination. SANTS would the Simpson Desert Regional Reserve As part of the native title ceremony, like to thank everyone who supported and helped our employees following and parts of the Birdsville Track. ancestral remains were repatriated the accident. We would like to advise that all three of our employees are The South Australian Government and to the Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people recovering well and have returned to work. the Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi people for proper burial.

This page, top left and centre: Native title holders at Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi CD. Top right: Pelican Point, Birdsville. Middle left: Native title holders and participants at Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi CD. Middle right: Native title holders displaying celebration shirts. Bottom left: . Bottom right: Pelican Point Billabong, Diamantina River, Birdsville.

Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 5 Announcement by Vibe Australia

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2014 National Indigenous Music 2014 National Indigenous Awards winners announced Music Award winners For the second consecutive year to Fly Back Home by artists Desert next wave of success. MusicNT extends National Artist of the Year Jessica Mauboy has been awarded Sevenz from the remote NT community its congratulations to all the winners.” Jessica Mauboy the NIMA for National Artist of of Ampilatwatja. Mark Smith, Executive Director MusicNT; organisers of the NIMAs the Year. NT Traditional Music Award of National Album of the Year Due to her outstanding accomplishments the Year goes to two acts: Lindsay The National Indigenous Music Awards Blackbird – Dan Sultan both here and abroad, the news came Gameraidj [Bininj Band] for his song were held in Darwin on Friday 15 August. as Jess is recording her new album in Nangale Nuk ; a strong message about Famous local legends The Mills Sisters National Song of the Year eating local food/traditional food. Also Los Angeles where she delivered her opened with a Welcome to Country and The Same Man – Dan Sultan awarded in this category is Jaydron acceptance speech from to the crowd. sung in NIMA 2014 with their tropical Nundhirribala, Roland Nundhirribala hit Ararfura Pearl. TV personality Aaron National New Talent of Dan Sultan continues his rise taking and Grant Nundhirribala for Pedersen perfectly played the MC for the Year out National Album, Song and maintenance of traditional performance. the night, Dan Sultan headlined with Cover Art of the Year. BRIGGS NT School Band of the Year his full band including horn section. Having just concluded a sell out goes to those with the delightfully One of the highlights of the night was National Cover Art of the Year Australian tour Dan is now preparing ambitious moniker the Rockstar Band. the Hip Hop Showcase hosted by Blackbird – Dan Sultan for shows in London, New York and This nine-piece outfit from Gapuwiyak Nathan Lovett-Murray [Payback Artist – Ken Taylor LA next month. are becoming somewhat of a festival Records] featuring New Talent of the Year favourite at remote community Briggs joined by Jimblah, The Last The “Unofficial Mayor of Shepparton” Gapuwiyak and Garma Festivals, and Kinection and the NIMA 2014 triple j National Film Clip of the Year Briggs was awarded the NIMA took out second place at the Northern Unearthed NIMA Competition winner Bright Lights Big City – National New Talent Award. A timely Territory Music School songwriting Philly who performed his new single East Journey competition in 2013. award considering his new album Sheplife We On [digitally release now via iTunes]. Director/Film Maker – Naina Sen is out next week on 22 August. His And last but certainly not least comes Tom E. Lewis, Tjintu Desert Band, Executive Producer – win tips the scale for a victorious Victoria the announcement that Munkimuk aka the Desert Divas and multiple vignette Susan Sandery collectively garnering four of the seven Mark Munk Ross’ contribution to the performances by Djuki Mala [aka national awards. music industry was recognized with an Chooky Dancers] all came together to Community Clip of the Year induction into the NIMA Hall of Fame. make this another outstanding culturally National Film Clip of the Year went Artists – Desert Sevenz rich event held under the beautiful Darwin to North East Arnhem Land band East “MusicNT is immensely proud to be Song – Fly Back Home dry season sky. Journey who are currently in rehearsals presenting the 2014 NIMAs. The Awards Community – Ampilatwatja, NT with Yothu Yindi for a 2015 concert tour. have played an instrumental role in This year thanks to TEABBA, CAAMA and Released – Sep 25, 2013 shining a light on the scene and providing Film makers Naina Sen and Susan CRN the NIMAs was broadcast live via the Facilitators / Mentors of Project – collected the award for this a national platform for recognition. One of Sandery Community Radio Network [CRN/CBBA] Desert Pea Media stunning piece of work that is both the highlights is the diversity of this year’s making it available to over 1.2 million visually and culturally compelling. line-up which truly showcases the breadth listeners nationally. of talent across the Indigenous Music NT School Band of the Year The National Community Clip of Industry, and audiences are recognising The National Indigenous Music Awards ‘Rockstar Band’ the Year acknowledges the role that this with our highest ticket sales to date. celebrate traditional and contemporary A nine piece outfit from music and new media plays in spreading The Indigenous music scene is a force to artists from around the country and Gapuwiyak, NT positive messages throughout Indigenous be reckoned with and the finalists in this this year truly show the strength of communities. This year the NIMA went year’s awards are the flag bearers of this Indigenous music across the country.

6 Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 Some improvement National approach in Indigenous to support Indigenous life expectancy, consumers

The State Government has given 2. Housing – tenancy rights and but gap remains its support to a nationwide effort responsibilities 3. Consumer awareness – consumer According to a report by the The report also showed that the latest to prioritise consumer awareness rights, financial literacy, knowledge of Australian Institute of Health estimated life expectancy at birth for and rights for Indigenous consumers consumer protection services and Welfare (AIHW), significant Indigenous males was 69.1, and for with the South Australian launch of and complaint processes improvements in Indigenous life females it was 73.7 years. the National Indigenous Consumer expectancy have been observed Strategy (NICS) Action Plan for 4. Contracts – understanding terms and but a 10 year gap between This was 10.6 and 9.5 years lower than 2014-16. conditions, and the implications of Indigenous and non-Indigenous the life expectancy of non-Indigenous entering into a contract. Australians still remains. males and females respectively. Business Services and Consumers Minister Gail Gago said Australian The priority areas and actions The report, ‘Mortality and Life Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman, AIHW spokesperson consumer protection agencies are identified in the Action Plan recognise Expectancy of Indigenous Australians’ said ‘there are several factors that that consumer agencies need to provides an overview of current contribute to the gap in life expectancy”. committed to building awareness, continually monitor and adapt the patterns and trends in mortality and life knowledge and confidence for Indigenous Most significant among the factors are way they deliver their services to expectancy among Aboriginal and Torres people to exercise their consumer rights. chronic diseases, nutritional disorders, Strait Islander people. Indigenous people. cancer and respiratory diseases. “South Australia’s Indigenous South Australia’s Consumer and communities are scattered across Circulatory diseases were the leading Business Services (CBS) will be The report also showed the state, often in geographically isolated cause of death among Indigenous conducting a number of activities that the latest estimated places, which can make them a lot Australians between 2008 and 2012 over the next two years to support more vulnerable and often targeted life expectancy at (representing 26% of Indigenous each of the four priority areas. by unscrupulous traders. deaths), followed by cancer (20%) birth for Indigenous This will involve visits to the APY Lands, and injury (15%). “We want to ensure that Indigenous males was 69.1, and hosting information stalls at events people are empowered when it comes The report noted about two thirds of for Indigenous consumers, and working for females it was to their consumer rights,” Ms Gago said. Indigenous deaths occurred before the with community organisations to deliver 73.7 years … 10.6 and age of 65, during the reporting period. The Action Plan for 2014-16 identifies consumer education programs. In comparison, less than one quarter of 9.5 years lower than the four national priorities: This is the third NICS Action Plan non-Indigenous people died before the life expectancy of non- 1. Trading practices – unsolicited developed by the national, State and age of 65. Indigenous males and sales, misleading promotional Territory consumer protection agencies activities and book-up since the first plan was released in 2003. females respectively. Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman said “while we’ve seen improvements in death rates from cancer among the non-Indigenous Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman, AIHW spokesperson said “the improvement in life expectancy population, death rates from cancer rose is driven by declines in mortality. among Indigenous people. As such we’ve actually seen a widening of the gap in The overall mortality rate among deaths from cancer.’ Indigenous Australians dropped by 9% between 2001 and 2012 and the rates To read full report please visit from some causes have also dropped. aihw.gov.au Carbon Farming Initiative Review

The Climate Change Authority The Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) is released an Issues Paper to assist a greenhouse gas emissions offset individuals and organisations to scheme. It is a national, voluntary prepare submissions to the Carbon scheme that credits emissions reductions Farming Initiative Review. from eligible agriculture, legacy waste The paper identifies matters that the and land use, land use change and Authority considers most pertinent to forestry projects. the Review, but comments on any other issues that participants consider relevant This Issues Paper is part of the are also welcome. Climate Change Authority’s first review of the CFI. The read the Issues Paper please visit climatechangeauthority.gov.au The Authority will consider how the CFI has performed during its Submissions for the review were provided to the Climate Change Authority last first two years of operation and options month. The Authority must report to for improvement, taking account of the Parliament through the Minister and the government’s proposed changes publish its findings by 31 December 2014. to streamline and expand the scheme.

Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 7 Koonalda Cave makes National Heritage List

Koonalda Cave, Nullarbor Plain.

The Australian Government recently “With its well preserved finger markings cave deep beneath the earth. These people during the Pleistocene period and placed the Nullarbor Plain’s and unique archaeological deposits, distinctive hand markings are moving represents their long and rich cultural Koonalda Cave on the National Koonalda Cave gives us a glimpse of reminders of the ice age people who connection with the landscape. “Koonalda Heritage List in recognition of life on the Nullarbor tens of thousands once lived in this region. Cave is just one example of the rich its rare Aboriginal archaeology of years ago,” Minister Hunt said. The second set of markings are lines and diverse heritage and history of the and heritage. Koonalda Cave was the first place in made by a sharp tool cut into harder Nullarbor Plains.” Federal Minister for the Environment, Australia where Aboriginal rock art limestone sections of the cave. Patterns “National Heritage listing for Koonalda the Hon. Greg Hunt MP said he is could be reliably dated to 22,000 years of horizontal and vertical lines carved in Cave recognises its place in Australia’s pleased with the listing. ago during the Pleistocene. a v-shape are widespread. history and ensures this long and rich “I am delighted that Koonalda Cave Koonalda Cave is a tangible link to the The complex and abstract nature connection of Aboriginal Australians with past and a place that continues to hold has been given Australia’s highest of these markings has led some the Nullarbor landscape is protected and special significance for the Mirning heritage honour.” archaeologists to compare the finger celebrated for future generations,” said people today. fluting with early prehistoric markings “Aboriginal people have long inhabited Mr Ramsey. The enigmatic ‘art’ of Koonalda Cave in southern France and northern Spain. the harsh environment of the Nullarbor Koonalda Cave is the 102nd place on involves two styles of rock markings. Plain, but it wasn’t until the study of The Federal Member for Grey, Rowan the National Heritage List. Koonalda in 1956 that contemporary Commonly referred to as finger flutings Ramsey MP said the finger markings Australians really started to comprehend (marks made by drawing fingers down the and associated archaeological evidence For more information go to: the extreme age of Aboriginal occupation soft surface of the limestone caves) they make Koonalda Cave unique as one of http://www.environment.gov.au/ in this part of Australia.” cover two large sections of the the few arid sites used by Aboriginal heritage/places/national/koonalda

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8 Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 in review in

Our column in review features reviews and stories on Aboriginal writers, artists and musicians. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. So if you know of a new work about to published or an artist or musician please contact us on (08) 8110 2800.

Radical Son

From the Kamilaroi nation of Australia and the South Paciﬁc nation of Tonga comes Radical Son. A strong man with a stronger stage presence and a voice that at once seduces the soul and punches the heart. He’s been making music for the people for ten years but it is this album that will deliver to Australia its ﬁrst big black soul Man.

A deﬁning album, Cause ‘n Affect takes the listener on a sonic journey of contemplation providing thought provoking content and insightful message. It is soul, dub and classic R’n’B with reggae-esque inﬂuences, hip-hop sensibilities and all ‘round great grooves. It appeals to those singers Emma Donovan, Deline Briscoe scratching that makes this an outstanding with a penchant for the likes of and Crystal Mercy, Cause ‘n Affect is album release with broad appeal. Fat Freddy’s Drop, Amy Winehouse, produced by Mercury award winning The Radical Son Band is: Aloe Blacc and dare we say it, producer Wayne ‘Lotek’ Bennett (Roots Radical Son on lead vocals, Conrad Messrs Gaye, Cook and White. Manuva, Speech Debelle). The Radical Harris – guitar, Marcus Longfoot – keys, Featuring spoken word by Archie Son band weave between intricate Tim Curnick – bass, Robbie Mudrazijah – Roach and Maupower, backing grooves embedded with classic tones’ drums, Ben Karsay – percussion and DJ vocals from three extraordinary and incorporate eclectic samples and Jonah on Decks n Sounds.

Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 9 Health Senate committee told to reject GP co-pay and invest in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

In a submission to the Senate Select Justin Mohamed, NACCHO Chairperson It also says that reducing rebates and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee on Health, The National said “as a nation we must look for ways incentives would impact the capacity people to seek preventative health care Aboriginal Community Controlled to improve the health of Aboriginal people of Aboriginal Community Controlled and impact on their long-term health,” Health Organisation (NACCHO) and invest in programs and services that Health Services (ACCHS) to develop he said. calls for a commitment to health are working for Aboriginal people.” and maintain a sustainable service programs and promotion that is delivery model. “The NACCHO submission also calls for The NACCHO submission stated that ongoing culturally-appropriate health suitable for Aboriginal and Torres Mr Mohamed said we must encourage “proposed additional healthcare costs, programs that are speciﬁcally designed Strait Islander people. Aboriginal people to get regular check- in the form of a GP co-payment and a rise and run-by Aboriginal people as we NACCHO highlights the need for health in the cost of accessing PBS medicines ups, to see their GP and to participate in initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles. know these have the greatest success,” policies to recognise Aboriginal people’s – would discourage Aboriginal and Mr Mohamed said. increasing preference to use Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander patients seeking “The introduction of extra expenses Community Controlled Health Services preventative health care and proactively such as GP co-payment and a rise in the Read the full submission at over mainstream services. managing chronic disease. cost of PBS medicines will discourage nacchocommunique.com South Australian Adult New format for Learners’ Week Awards State Aboriginal

At the South Australian Adult a well-paid job for apprenticeship wages, Learners’ Week Awards, two but knew his sacrifice and commitment Women’s Gathering outstanding men were given the to learning would be worthwhile once he The State Aboriginal Women’s “The State Government has worked title of Aboriginal Learner of gained his qualification. the Year. Gathering has a new format this closely with the State Aboriginal Women’s Mr Weribone said “it isn’t always easy, year, with three separate gatherings Gathering Working Group to prepare Claude Evans from Yongala, who is an but I continue to apply myself and I in different locations across today’s informative agenda for the Aboriginal Youth Mentor with Families believe in my chosen career path”. South Australia. 25 registered participants. SA in Port Pirie, and Russell Weribone For South Australia’s Adult Learner of of Reynella, who is currently employed The first gathering was held in Port The annual gathering was previously held the Year, community education was just as an apprentice with SA Power Augusta early November. It will be in Adelaide over two-and-a-half days. the first step into a new life of ongoing Networks, and studying a Certificate III followed early next year by gatherings Going forward, it will be hosted in in Electrotechnology at Tonsley TAFE SA, learning and full time employment. in Adelaide and Mount Gambier. three different locations each year. accepted their awards at the ceremony The annual Adult Learners’ Week Status of Women Minister Gail Gago in late August. awards celebrate students and said the new format makes it easier for The Office for Women has launched a Mr Evans has undertaken training in educators who have overcome social women in regional areas to participate. new State Aboriginal Women’s Gathering many areas, has earned many or economic barriers on the path to LinkedIn group to network and share “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander certificates and gained the necessary training and employment. information about employment and women use these gatherings to learn knowledge to help him carry out his skills transition. The awards dinner was the official from each other, sharing experiences varied duties whilst working with these launch of Adult Learners’ Week, from and discussing issues for their More information about the community organisations. Recently, 1 – 8 September. communities in a safe and supportive State Aboriginal Gatherings: Mr Evans commenced work as an environment,” she said. www.officeforwomen.sa.gov.au Aboriginal Youth Mentor with Families Employment, Higher Education and SA in Port Pirie. Skills Minister Gail Gago said the winners were inspiring examples of dedication Mr Evans said he attributes his and perseverance. successful employment application to his previous community work and to “I applaud these individuals who have Are you an Aboriginal business the skills and knowledge acquired over taken the sometimes daunting first step operating in South Australia? many years of dedication to his family into learning later in life, as well as the and community. educators and program developers We want to hear from you! that guide the way to new skills and “… it isn’t always mentoring”, said Minister Gago. Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation within the Department of State Development is conducting a survey of Aboriginal easy, but I continue The other Adult Learners’ Week Award winners were: businesses in South Australia. to apply myself and Adult Educator/Mentor of the Year We are seeking as much feedback as possible in order to gain a better I believe in my chosen understanding of the current business environment. This will help us tailor career path”. • John Lazor of Birdwood, ACE policy and program supports that best suit the needs of Aboriginal businesses. Computer Mentor at Torrens Valley Your participation in our online survey would be greatly appreciated. Community Centre Mr Weribone is currently employed To complete the survey and for more information please access • Sharon Jupp of Glandore, Mentor as a second year apprentice with SA https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZBY968L Power Networks. He left school after at Glandore Community Centre completing year 10 and then worked in Adult Learner of the Year retail. At 31 years of age, he decided that he wanted to gain a trade qualification • Daron Elliott of Peterhead, Mentor and build a sustainable career. with Taperoo Community Centre

Russell said he was mindful that he had • Joseph Petrizza of Smithfield, children to support and would be leaving Youth Mentor with BoysTown

10 Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 SA Aboriginal Football & Netball Carnival

This page, top row: Narungga win the 2014 South Australian Aboriginal football championships over Koonibba. Second row: Port Augusta Netball team. Third row, left: Kaurna Netball team; right: Dale Agius and Vincent Branson. Bottom row: Yalata Warriors and Coober Pedy Eagles football teams.

Aboriginal Way, Spring 2014 11 We say farewell to Lyn Coad

Lyn Coad, Senior Anthropologist, will be retiring from South Australian Native Title Services at the end of 2014.

Lyn graduated from Adelaide University with a ﬁrst class Honours degree in Anthropology in 1999. A member of the Australian Anthropological Society, in April 2000 she took a position in the SOUTH AUSTRALIAN Native Title Unit at the Aboriginal Legal NATIVE TITLE SERVICES Rights Movement Inc. and has been working at SANTS since the July 2008.

During this time, Lyn has offered Level 4 an outstanding service to native 345 King William Street title claimants. She has also been ADELAIDE SA 5000 an invaluable asset to the legal and anthropology team with her extensive professional knowledge, expertise Editor and ideas. Keith Thomas Lyn has participated in some history- making events in South Australia including the settlement of the first Communications Officer litigated native title case, De Rose Lyn Coad and Osker Linde at Far West Coast consent determination. Kaliah Alice Hill Native Title Claim SA, the Pilot Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) Other highlights of Lyn’s time at SANTS amazing places. She looks forward to the on pastoral leases and the production includes her work with Kingsley Palmer wealth of memories she will take with her. of the first Native Title Report. in collating the Family Histories Schedule Advertising Enquiries SANTS has greatly appreciated Lyn’s (08) 8110 2800 Some of Lyn’s other achievements for the Far West Coast Expert report and thoroughness and devotion to her work include her work on the Yandruwandha attending with Kingsley during field trips and will miss her greatly. All the staff Yawarrawarrka claim area, north- for the expert report writing process. at SANTS wish Lyn the very best for east S.A. Circulation Lyn has authored important published her retirement. 10,000 She conducted extensive library, and unpublished reports including the Perhaps the last word should go to archival and field research to ascertain Witjara and Wankangurru Yarluyandi one of Lyn’s colleagues who has worked the people-to-land connections for native title reports and assisted with Lyn for the past two years: a number of Indigenous Land Use Kym McCaul with the Yandruwandha Agreements in the Yandruwandha Lyn has been a fantastic work colleague, Yawarrawarrka report. Yawarrawarrka claim area. great mentor and wonderful friend to Lyn feels privileged to have been involved me. I have felt so lucky to have had More recently, Lyn has worked on the in dealing with native title issues and is the chance to work with her during my Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi, SA and south- pleased with the positive outcomes for first few years working as a native title west Queensland and the Oodnadatta anthropologist. I am so grateful to her for Town Common where she conducted Aboriginal people for the claims upon all the support she has given me in both desktop research on materials held which she provided assistance. She said If you have any stories my work and life over the past two years. in-house to produce the ‘Section F’ her time at SANTS has given her the of interest to our readers, document for a proposed claim by opportunity to meet some wonderful Lyn’s final day at SANTS will be please address any the Walka Wani (Eringa). people and share experiences at some on Wednesday, 17 December. correspondence to: [email protected] Stay in touch

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