Aboriginal Way Issue 55, December 2013 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services

Wangki Peel with Clem Lawrie and the Bryant family performing the welcome to country ceremony at the Far West Coast Consent Determination.

Far West Coast native title claim resolved The state’s largest native title the Far West Coast to have their various our traditional law and practices,” said into one claim in January 2006 after claim was resolved earlier this native title claims determined. Mr Coleman. ten years of mediation. month at a Federal Court hearing Basil Coleman, Far West Coast Traditional Osker Linde, the group’s solicitor, said The determination covers a vast area north of Yalata community. Lands Association Chairperson, said “the fact that their culture is still alive of land between the Western Australian Justice John Mansfield made a “our people have fought and worked and strong is a testament to elders past Border and Tarcoola to the North and Consent Determination over claims hard for a long time for this recognition and present.” around Streaky Bay to the South. from the Far West Coast claim group to and it provided us with the capacity to They’ve had to claim their rights and It includes several Aboriginal Lands Trust recognise native title rights and interests have greater control over our land and interests in land through the Federal holdings such as Yalata and Koonibba in an area of approximately 80,000 communities for future generations.” Court, and after seventeen years of communities, over which exclusive native square kilometres. struggle, this recognition is an event of It gives us credibility and respect in the title rights will be recognised. immense importance”, said Mr Linde. The determination comes after close business world and with governments, to 18 years of struggle by Wirangu, and ensured the preservation of our The formerly overlapping claims over the Kokatha, Mirning and Anangu people of culture and land in accordance with Far West Coast were finally consolidated Continued on page 5

Inside: War Memorial Launched 2 Aboriginal Lands Trust Act Reformed 3 Native Title organisation wins Pinnacle Award 4 War Memorial launched

The unveiling of the Aboriginal and The site now pays homage to those This superb memorial reflects so many made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Torres Strait Islander War Memorial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, some known, others waiting to Islander people in war time. took place last month, the day men and women that served our be told, which we need to share, “I am proud to say that lack of before Remembrance Day, at nation continuously from that very interpret and celebrate” said the recognition ends today. This beautiful the Torrens Parade Grounds. first ANZAC Day in 1915. Governor General. memorial stands as proud testimony The spectacular memorial comprises The Honourable Quentin Bryce, Governor- This site, opposite the Torrens Parade to Aboriginal and Torres Strait of a number of elements. The General, officially launched the memorial. ground where many Australians, men Islander service”. and women, have departed for active Ceremonial Centre features culturally In addressing the crowd, Her Excellency service overseas. The Governor General Mr Lampard said “It’s taken an awfully significant element including a commented on the importance of said the site of the memorial is “particular long time to get a memorial of our Coolamon, the Rainbow Serpent remembrance of all Aboriginal and Torres evocative” and that “it is increasingly own. We can actually ask why. After and a granite boulder that intersects Strait Islander people who have served, clear that Indigenous people contributed all, remembrance, particularly of those the Memorial Wall and connects the and continue to serve our country. substantially to the defence of our nation, who have served our nation in time surrounding grassed area with the “Aspiring to be the first national war more than 800 in World War 1, 3000 of war is part of the DNA of most Ceremonial Centre. memorial for all Aboriginal and Torres in World War 2 and many others we Australians. The memorial will “stand for years to come as proof of the love The War memorial committee chose the Strait Islander service men and women, still do not know about.” it stands in noble testimony to the of country so readily demonstrated by site because it has cultural and historical Frank Lampard, Deputy Chair of the service of Indigenous personal from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander importance. Firstly, the Torrens River is War Memorial Committee, spoke with across Australia, in peace and war”. peoples of Australia,” he said. important to the Kaurna people because and behalf of the committee’s chair, of the shelter of the red gums. Secondly, The telling and remembering of Ms Marj Tripp. Mr Lampard said the The memorial will join other memorials the Torrens Parade Ground is the experience is crucial to understanding memorial ends the lack of recognition that recognise valuable service rendered memorial centre of our State. who we are as a nation and individually. and promotes the significant contribution within the Australian Defence Force.

Clockwise from top left: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial; Ivan Grant, songwriter, Vonda; Karl Winda Telfer ‘smoking ceremony’; Governer General Quentin Bryce with Marj Tripp, Frank Lampard; Premier, Jay Weatherill; David Rathman. First corporation of traditional healers launched in SA

The first corporation of traditional The ngangkari from the Anangu was produced for the project by medicine will have significant benefits healers (ngangkari) in Australia Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands Dr Francesca Panzironi. to the healthcare of Aboriginal and was officially launched in Adelaide, gathered for several meetings over the Torres Strait Islander People. The report looks into the last month. last two years to set up the corporation Hand-in-Hand with the aim to coordinate the provision status of Aboriginal traditional medicine This design for health care “can harness The establishment of the Anangu of their health care services, and to in Australia and overseas and captures the strengths and culture of Aboriginal Ngangkari Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation create a sustainable employment a two-way health care model that uses and Torres Strait Islander peoples.” (ANTAC) is the result of a four-year pathway for accredited Ngangkari. both ngankari and western medicine. research project on Aboriginal Traditional The report and more information on the Medicine: Developing Indigenous Health A report on Aboriginal Traditional Dr Panzironi said combining Aboriginal Anangu Ngangkari Tjutaku Aboriginal Policy in South Australia. Medicine titled Hand-in-Hand traditional medicine and western Corporation (ANTAC) visit antac.org.au

2 Aboriginal Way, December 2013 Aboriginal Lands Trust Karpany wins Act reformed High Court appeal The nation’s first lands rights Services, Aboriginal Legal Rights Last month, the High Court ruled including hunting, camping, fishing legislation has been reformed Movement, the Law Society of South in favour of Owen and Daniel and conducting ceremonies. The land with the Aboriginal Lands Trust Australia and the Adnyamathanha Karpany in determining that they and waters can be used for personal, Bill 2013 passed by both houses Traditional Lands Association. were exercising their right to fish domestic or non-commercial needs. of Parliament last month. Issues raised include the uncertainty that the reforms provide to native under the Native Title Act. The High Court granted Karpany and In introducing the Bill to Parliament, title claimants and holders and their son their appeal and dismissed the the Hon. Ian Hunter, Minister for Owen Karpany and son Daniel rights and interests, and the lack of case based on these facts. Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, provision and incentives for the Trust Karpany who belong to the Narungga said that “this Bill represents an to return lands to the ownership of people, were charged under the South Australian Native Title Services important and very practical step native title holders. Fisheries Management Act 2007 (SANTS) intervened in the proceedings forward for this State in its journey Keith Thomas, Chief Executive Officer after they were found with undersize in support of Karpany’s appeal. towards reconciliation and capacity of South Australian Native Title Services, greenlip abalone meat at Cape Osker Linde, SANTS Deputy Principal building for Aboriginal South Australians.” believes that native title holders should Elizabeth, south of Port Hughes on Legal Officer said the decision will The Minister said that the Aboriginal hold title to the Trust lands in their determined area. Yorke Peninsula in 2009. most likely change the relationship Lands Trust “will be a potentially useful between regulators and native and increasingly valuable asset for our “The Act should provide a clear The men argued their case, saying Aboriginal population— a means to process for the Trust to transfer title claimants. that it is their right to fish in accordance better empower Aboriginal people to ownership of lands to prescribed “We anticipate the decision will have body corporates which hold native to their laws and customs protected protect and improve their own cultural title. Native title holders are significant under the Native Title Act. The Adelaide’s Australia wide significance. We also well-being and economic security.” regional entities and offer much hope Magistrates court accepted this but believe there will be more willingness The new Act continues to enable the for addressing disadvantage for the Supreme Court overturned the on behalf of the regulator to enter into Aboriginal Lands Trust to acquire, hold Aboriginal people in this State. meaningful agreements with native title and deal with Trust land for the benefit We need to ensure that they can ruling and found their native title rights claimants and holders, over sea of Aboriginal South Australians. hold and manage Trust lands primarily extinguished by the Fisheries Act 1971. to the benefit of their communities, country. But there has to be some The governance, management and not of the Trust. The current reforms The High Court held that the native give and take. These agreements, if operation of the Trust have been have failed to provide this,” said title holders were permitted to gather fish they want to regulate traditional fishing, reformed with the Act now setting out Mr Thomas. for personal needs, under the protection will have to give something in return, the Objects of the Act and Functions In the passage of the Bill, similar of the Native Title Act. which we feel should be the handover of the Trust, amending governance views were stated by Member for of commercial licenses, an industry arrangements with the move to a Stuart, Hon. Van Holst Pellekaan, It found the men’s native title rights who put forward the proposal that lands which most Aboriginal people have skills based Board, incorporation of had not been extinguished because a Commercial Development Advisory held by the Trust for which been locked out of due to limited entry the Fisheries Act, although regulated Committee to provide advice on native title has been declared ‘could policies and the cost of getting into and should’ be transferred to the fishing practices, does not interfere commercial activities of the Trust, and the market.” prescribed body corporate. more autonomy for the Trust to manage with the enjoyment of native title rights. Basically the current system keeps and deal with Trust lands without the “I propose it as a logical way of giving The significance of the decision is the rich rich and the poor poor,” said need for Ministerial approvals. the best possible way of guaranteeing that the local Aboriginal people for the applicant’s use of the Native Title Mr Linde. The Government made it clear that whom ALT currently hold the land would Act as their defence. facilitating economic development is one be the beneficiaries of the commercial The Court ordered the South Australian of the key drivers for the reforms, with benefits that we all hope would flow The Native Title Act gives the native title Attorney General to pay the Karpany’s the Bill seeking to unlock the commercial from that land to Aboriginal people holder rights over land and waters legal costs which are around $400,000. potential of the 500,000 hectares of land through this Bil,” he said. held by the Trust, which has been valued Mr Thomas said it appears that further at some $60 million. reforms will be necessary to provide for the transfer of Trust lands to native title A new vision for The commercial basis of the reforms is groups, and that this is something he a significant concern to Tauto Sansbury, will be pursuing. Chairperson Aboriginal Congress of Australia’s heritage “While we would have preferred that South Australia. The Australian Government is The government recently announced the transfer of lands to native title grants of up to $10 000 available to Mr Sansbury said “Our land needs to be groups was part of the current reforms, calling on heritage practitioners taken out of the hands of the Minister and we look forward to working with the and experts across Australia to put local heritage groups and historical given back to us to control. We should Trust, the Government and the forward ideas and suggestions for societies, commencing in the 2014–15 financial year. have responsibility for our country and opposition to ensure that native title the Australian Heritage Strategy. groups can indeed own and develop any economic opportunities that may Also announced were grants for their lands”, he said. The Australian Heritage Strategy aims arise. This government has systematically $1.4 million over three years for small to provide a common framework for taken away everything we have had – the The State Government commenced scale community heritage projects Australia’s heritage and ensure Bill is fundamentally about protecting and a review of the Aboriginal Lands Trust for the conservation and protection exploiting valuable future assets”. Act in November 2008. The Aboriginal heritage sites are protected. of local heritage Lands Trust Bill was introduced into A draft strategy will be released for The Bill and the consultation processes State Parliament on 11 September 2013 Information about the Government’s have also been criticised in submissions and passed through both houses on public comment during Australian Australia Heritage Strategy is available by the South Australian Native Title 28 November 2013. Heritage Week next year. at environment.gov.au

Aboriginal Way, December 2013 3 Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Native title Park proclaimed respondent Lake Eyre National Park will now “Those that have gone now live on in the to managing parks in cooperation with formally be known as Kati Thanda- resurrection of a name that is older than traditional owners.” funding Lake Eyre National Park after English itself. The Arabana Parks Advisory Committee The Attorney-General announced a request by the newly-formed “The co-naming brings the past that was is a partnership initiated in June 2012 the Government will reinstate the Arabana Parks Advisory Committee. almost forgotten and makes it the future between the Arabana Aboriginal funding to native title respondents Corporation and the Department The alteration of the name to Kati Thanda- for all to enjoy.” that was withdrawn by Labor. Lake Eyre National Park was made under of Environment, Water and Natural John Schutz, Director of National the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 Resources to share responsibility for The Government will provide $2.2 million with the decision proclaimed by the South Parks and Wildlife, shared Mr Stuart’s the management of the Kati Thanda-Lake over two years to assist people who enthusiasm for the decision. Australian Government on 14 November. Eyre National Park, Wabma Kadarbu demonstrate that a native title claim is Mound Springs Conservation Park, and The co-naming of the national park “The co-naming of Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre likely to have a significant impact on Elliot Price Conservation Park. follows the decision by South Australia’s National Park is an important milestone their interests. Geographical Names Committee last and will help build understanding of Its inaugural meeting was at Marree Under changes made by the previous December to recognise the significance Arabana language and culture in the in August. government many pastoralists, local of Lake Eyre to the Arabana people and wider community,” said Mr Schutz. The next task for the committee will co-name the lake Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. councils, commercial fishers and “The co-naming gives formal recognition be to begin the development of park miners were unable to access funding. “Today is a proud day for all Arabana,” of the Arabana people’s connection management plans. said Mr Aaron Stuart, Chairperson for with country, and demonstrates the The funding will be available from Article supplied by the Department of the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation. Government’s ongoing commitment Environment, Water and Natural Resources 1 January 2014. Native title organisation wins Pinnacle Award for Aboriginal leadership

YMAC Co-Chairs Mrs Doris Eaton and Mr Victor Mourambine with His Excellency Malcolm McCusker. YMAC Co-Chairs Mrs Doris Eaton and Mr Victor Mourambine.

The Western Australian business More than 600 guests, including Premier Simon Hawkins, Chief Executive Officer Each winner was awarded $10,000 community last night recognised Colin Barnett and Governor Malcolm said, “We’re proud to have our ongoing to donate to a charity of their Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal McCusker, attended Crown Perth last endeavours toward Traditional Owners’ rights choice, with YMAC selecting Corporation (YMAC) in the area of night with Co-Chairpersons Mrs Doris and interests recognised. I congratulate all Clontarf Foundation for their Aboriginal Leadership Development Eaton and Mr Victor Mourambine the award winners and nominees, it was dedicated work in Aboriginal Excellence at the inaugural AIM accepting on behalf of YMAC. inspiring to see the strength of community education, training and WA/WestBusiness Pinnacle Awards. Mrs Eaton said, “I want to recognise and business leadership in WA.” leadership development. The awards, a collaboration between The the hard work and the journey of West Australian’s business section and Traditional Owners, particularly the About Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation the Australian Institute of Management leadership of the Yamatji and Pilbara Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the native title representative WA, recognised excellence in business Regional Committees and Board of body for native title claims in the Pilbara, Murchison and Gascoyne areas of across a diverse range of fields. Directors. I also acknowledge the Western Australia. The organisation has a representative area of almost one Noongar people, on whose country A total of 117 entries were received from million square kilometres and represents over 20 native title claims, all with we have received this award. companies vying for the Pinnacle award their own language, culture and traditions. for Aboriginal leadership development, Victor Mourambine said, “This means YMAC is a not-for-profit organisation, run by an Aboriginal Board and provides philanthropy, customer service, green a lot for our people and shows we’re a range of services to its members including claim and future-act representation, initiatives, human resource management, heading in the right direction. I look heritage protection services, community and economic development and innovation, marketing and regional forward to continuing this way and the natural resource management. small business. benefits it can bring for the future.”

4 Aboriginal Way, December 2013 Far West Coast native title claim resolved

Continued from page 1 the area, enjoy the land, teach and conduct ceremonies and protect sites The determination includes vast areas of significance on the area. of national parks including Yumbarra CP, Yellabinna RR/WPA and Nullarbor The Pidinga Lake (Lake Ifould) RR/WPA. The group has reached an between Yalata and Oak Valley agreement with the State to co-manage communities is a sacred site. these areas. Members of the claim group recall The Consent Determination gives the living near the lake in the early group rights to access and camp on part of last century.

Clockwise from top left: Dan McGrath, Iluka Resources; Justice Mansfield and Syd Chamberlain; Basil Coleman, Far West Coast Traditional Lands Association Chairperson, and April Lawrie; Fantasia Laughton, Jillian Miller, Tania Tebydah, Leah Laughton, Christine Miller and Sienna Miller; Far West Coast native title holders; Osker Linder, Lyn Coad; Lesley Thomas, Keith Thomas, Michael Colbung and grandchild; Alan and Caroline Wilson (uncle and niece); Richard Le Bois and and Clem Lawrie; crowd at Far West Coast CD; Justice Mansfield and Trevor Bryant; Basil Coleman.

Aboriginal Way, December 2013 5 Big success for ‘Cycling for Culture’ fundraiser

The first ‘The Cycling for Culture’ show non-Indigenous people, their history fundraiser’ that took place over and storylines that exist in these areas. three days during October was “It is really fantastic as it increases a huge success, organisers say. public awareness of Kaurna people, The three day bike ride started at our language and stories. the Kaurna Living Cultural Centre at It is critical that we do events like these Warriparingg. Katrina Power, Kaurna and form partnerships. I feel really proud elder, welcomed everyone to Kaurna to be a part of it, and really proud to be country. The Hon. Ian Hunter, Minister Kaurna,” she said. for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation The fundraiser is an initiative of a was there to formally open the event. community organisation ‘Building The riders departed from Warrinparingga Cultural Bridges’. around 10am and followed the Tjilbruke Astrid Melchers, Building Cultural Bridges Dreaming and other native tracks along founding member and Cycling for Culture the South Coast to Normanville, stopping event organiser, said the main objectives at the Tjilbruke Monument (Kingston Park) of the event are to increase people’s and the Freshwater Springs. awareness of local Aboriginal Culture They gathered at an archaeological whilst at the same time raise money digging site in Aldinga Scrub before for Kaurna language education. setting up camp overnight at Yankalilla. Astrid Melchers said she was pleased The following day, riders visited the with the success of the fundraiser and birthplace of Tjilbruke at Mount Hayfield, overwhelmed by the encouragement (Southern tip of the Peninsula) before and support she received along the way. heading north and stopping at history “The inaugural Cycling for Culture event points such as Wattle Flat, Kaurna camp was a huge success and everything sites in Willunga as well as hunting we hoped it would be. Thank you to a grounds at McLaren Vale before great bunch of riders, to our fantastic arriving at Kangarilla (birthing place). volunteers, to our sponsors, supporters, families and friends for their support, The final day riders travelled to Mount friendship, encouragement and interest Lofty, down Gorge Rd and the Salisbury over the past 18 months. Wetlands, and then through Prospect and North Adelaide to the Torrens Weir I would like to thank the Kaurna people (Pirltawardli); a place where Kaurna for welcoming us to their Country, sharing language was taught during the 1840s. their stories and making those three days unforgettable. Great things happen when The Premier of South Australia, Jay Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people Weatherill and Lord Mayor of the City work together, side by side. Ngaityalya. of Adelaide, Steven Yarwood, along We are now hoping to repeat the event with Kaurna elders, welcomed the on an annual basis. We would like to do riders to the finish line. the same for other Aboriginal groups Ms Power said the ride was an so that we learn something about each Clockwise from top left: Cycling for Culture participants; Katrina Power; Riders at the starting line; opportunity for the Kaurna community to community group,” said Ms Melchers. Major Sumner conducting smoking ceremony. Great turnout for ‘Our Mob’ This year’s Our Mob exhibition was It was the eighth year for the state- program immerses the public as well as a great success with participation wide celebration of South Australian artists, students, arts workers and many from more than 100 artists from Indigenous art and artists. organisations in the beauty and culturally across South Australia. specific aesthetic of Aboriginal art here in Maggie Fletcher, Adelaide Festival Centre A wide range of art and presentations South Australia.” Visual Arts Curator, said the exhibition were featured including, sedge grass “allows for SA’s Aboriginal artists to The winner of the inaugural Don Dunstan weaving by Ellen Trevorrow, paintings and ceramics from the APY Lands, create visual expressions of their own Foundation Our Mob Emerging Artist photography by Arabunna artist, narratives which can be shown in a Prize was won by Amanda Radomi for Reg Dod and rising star, James Tylor. collective display. The Our Mob her work entitled She’s Got Roots. Amanda Radomi She’s got roots.

Visual Arts Curator Maggie Fletcher addressing the crowd. Opening Night. Isaac (Finn) Turner, Berri.

6 Aboriginal Way, December 2013 Review of Indigenous training and employment

In line with an election commitment life education and ongoing mentoring The Review of Indigenous Training Aboriginal leaders, jobseekers, peak the Government has commissioned to make sure jobs are lasting and and Employment will be chaired by bodies and other interested parties a review of Indigenous training and careers are developed for Indigenous Mr Andrew Forrest with policy and to provide input into the Review. employment programs. Australians,” said Mr Abbott. administrative support by the Prime Following the initial week of public Minister’s department. Tony Abbott announced the review on This review will provide recommendations forums, further visits to areas including to ensure training and employment 8 October stating the Government is My Parliamentary Secretary, the remote communities and other regional services are targeted and administered committed to boosting job opportunities Hon. Alan Tudge MP, will guide and shape centres occurred, as well as one-to-one to connect unemployed Indigenous for Indigenous Australians. the Review process with Mr Forrest. meetings with key leaders, experts, people with real and sustainable jobs. “Too often, employment and training Mr Andrew Forrest said “all agree that and employers. programs provide ‘training for training’s It will consider ways that training and disparity between Indigenous and employment services can better link The Review Panel will also work sake’ without the practical skills that non-Indigenous people must end now. to the commitment of employers closely with the Government’s Indigenous people need to fill the jobs that exist. The way to do this is through real jobs.” to provide sustainable employment Advisory Council and is scheduled It is important that attention be given opportunities for Indigenous people and Public forums were held across the to report to the Prime Minister by not just to skills training, but practical end the cycle of Indigenous disadvantage. Australia during November for Employers, 7 April 2014. Empowering Aboriginal population Aboriginal women will soar to one million in the next 20 years

From making up about 3 per cent This could have profound financial of the total population in 2011, implications, as low rates of employment Indigenous people will comprise are likely to mean that Indigenous 3.9 per cent by 2031. retirees have far less in savings than The paper, by the Australian National their non-Indigenous counterparts. University’s Nicholas Biddle, finds that It is also likely to have implications even excluding changes in whether for health and disability policy. people identify as Indigenous, the Dr Biddle said there were two main regions in Queensland and Western reasons for the relatively rapid Australia are projected to grow by at projected growth, including migration least 3 per cent a year. from non-urban to urban Australia, and Four regions -- Apatula, Tennant Creek, high rates of intermarriage between Katherine and northwestern NSW – Indigenous and non-Indigenous are projected to grow by less than Australians. “As the children of these 1 per cent per year over the period. Empowering women’s gathering. partnerships tend to be identified The Indigenous population is projected as Indigenous, there is therefore an More than 40 Aboriginal women at the women’s gathering because to become much more urban over the additional contribution to growth.” from across the state came they are still continuing to raise issues next 20 years. In 2011, the Indigenous together for this year’s State to the government and speak up for He said that even in the regions with population of Brisbane was estimated Aboriginal Women’s Gathering. their people. the slowest growth, the Indigenous to be 65,000. This is slightly less than population was likely to grow faster The theme was ‘empowerment’ with Ms O’Loughlin said it is essential to the roughly 69,000 Indigenous people than the non-Indigenous population. a focus on participants furthering keep the women’s gathering going estimated to live in the whole of the their knowledge and gaining the because women are very important Northern Territory. The report, funded by the federal tools to empower themselves as to the community. Aboriginal women. By 2031, the Brisbane region is government, warns that a rapidly “It is important for strong women projected to have an Indigenous growing Indigenous population could Minister for the Status of Women, to be recognised and for the next population of a little more than 132,000 put budget pressures on programs. Gail Gago, said it was an “important generation to follow in their footsteps; people, about 50 per cent more than “For programs that are funded on a event as it gave Aboriginal women an fixed-dollar basis per person, a large opportunity to share information and to work hard and to care for our the Northern Territory, with a little talk about issues affecting their lives community,” said Ms O’Loughlin. less than 89,000. growth in the eligible Indigenous population could mean that the in a culturally supportive environment.” The program featured inspirational Although the total Indigenous population cost of the program would need to Participants at the gathering heard speakers and a range of informative is projected to grow by 59 per cent be either increased or spread across from Kaylene O’Loughlin, recipient of presentations and workshops. between 2011 and 2031, the population the 2013 SA NAIDOC Award for Female up until age 24 is only projected to grow a greater number of people,” it says. The South Australian Commissioner for Elder of the Year, who shared her by 47 per cent. This is still faster than Equal Opportunity, Anne Gale, spoke Dr Biddle said the Indigenous population empowerment journey. the equivalent projection for the non- about the National Anti-Racism Strategy. was likely to become “more urban and Indigenous population in that age group, Ms O’Loughlin said the gathering was older”. He warned that “it won’t come Other presentations included but is much slower than the Indigenous an important way for women to speak without costs, as certain determinants information about Centacare, population aged 65 and older, which is out about continuing challenges and of Indigenous wellbeing, like cultural issues that affect the South Australian Relationships Australia, and the projected to grow by 200 per cent. participation, language usage and Aboriginal community. Palliative Care Council of South Australia. The 65-and-older cohort is forecast to acquisition and maintenance of country, “The women’s gathering was very The gathering was held for two days comprise 6.4 per cent of the Indigenous will be more difficult to maintain.” worthwhile. It was good to share my in October at the Grand Chifley Adelaide population in 2031, compared with journey and I give all the women credit Hotel, South Terrace. about 3.4 per cent at the 2011 census. Article supplied by NACCHO (naccho.org.au)

Aboriginal Way, December 2013 7 Pregnant Aboriginal women in SA are Stickin’ It Up the smokes

Stickin’ It Up The Smokes is a smoking is the last thing on our mind,” Ambassador Josellyn Cleaver, a Boandik/ social marketing campaign which says Mary Buckskin, AHCSA CEO. Thursday Island woman living in Adelaide, encourages Aboriginal women to “This is why over 52% of Aboriginal says that she regrets smoking through become smoke free during their women smoke during their pregnancies her previous three pregnancies, and so pregnancy, and so deliver babies in South Australia, resulting in too decided to quit for her fourth baby. who have a healthy start to life. many Aboriginal bubs being born “The hard part of quitting was the habit Developed by the Aboriginal Health with health issues. Council of South Australia (AHCSA), of having a cigarette in hand, being “Through our unique social marketing it is the only Australian campaign that around people constantly smoking. But campaign we recognise that smoking specifically aims to help decrease every day it got easier – temptation flew during pregnancy is a serious business, smoking rates among pregnant out the window,” Josellyn says. and it’s about time we celebrated the Aboriginal women. achievements of some of our women “I feel fantastic now. I have more energy, The campaign came about because it is who’ve been stickin’ it up the smokes my skin’s glowing and I don’t smell like widely recognised that more information during pregnancy. cigarettes. I’m a non-smoker!” needs to be provided about why it’s “Eight strong Aboriginal women have important to quit during pregnancy and For more information about become proud ambassadors for our Jennifer Rankine MP and Helena Norton. further practical support needs to be Stickin’ It Up The Smokes like us campaign, and they prove that it is given for those making a quit attempt. possible to have fun, be cool, stay strong on Facebook at facebook.com/ “With all the social, economic and and be supported by family and friends to StickinItUpTheSmokes or contact A bright environmental stresses in our lives as stay smoke free for the better health of Mary-Anne Williams on 8273 7200 or Aboriginal women, sometimes quitting our children. [email protected]. future for Aboriginal graduates pursue careers Helena in conservation and horticulture Norton St Mary Magdalene’s primary Six Aboriginal graduates can now people in Conservation and Land Monarto Zoo for the coming year, school student, Helena Norton, forge a career in the conservation Management training and provides supported by Santos through a two received a Minister for Education and horticulture fields after participants with ongoing support year partnership agreement. and Child Development Award as completing a traineeship program to complete their studies. Two of the graduates will undertake at Monarto Zoo. part of this year’s Children’s Week. “This demanding program requires a course in Conservation Land The traineeship is part of the The the participants to complete all study Management. Ms Norton, a proud Narrindjeri, Kaurna, Aboriginal Learning on Country program components on time, otherwise they Arrente girl, said she is delighted with which is funded by various agencies One graduate, Leon Dodd, will undertake risk falling behind. the recognition of her achievements in the Riverland and Murraylands, with a 12 month diploma in Conservation Land and is looking forward to starting support from the State Government’s “Throughout the program, participants Management being the first Indigenous Skills for Jobs in Regions program. are given support and mentoring to person associated with the traineeship high school. help them complete their studies,” program to undertake a Diploma. Raymond Garrand, Department of “It feels great, I am proud of myself said Mr Garrand. Further Education, Employment, The fourth graduate will be employed at and my achievements. I am looking Science and Technology CEO said Four of the graduates will continue on Monarto Zoo, with funding by the Santos forward to more challenging work and the traineeship engages Aboriginal in traineeships and employment at partnership agreement. the different dynamics high school brings,” she said.

When asked ‘What do you want to do when you grow up?’ Ms Norton’s answer was nothing short of inspiring… “I’d really like to be either a sports scientist or a marine biologist,” she said.

Children’s Week is an annual festival held in October and celebrated throughout the state. The week celebrates the recognition of children’s accomplishments with a focus on health, sport and education. The Minister of Education, Jennifer Rankine gave the award to students who demonstrated outstanding achievement.

The award was given personally to Mr Norton by the Minister (pictured). Ms Norton was one of two primary school award recipients for the state. L-R: Jem Tesoriero (DEWNR – funding partner), Michael Holland (participant Certificate III in Conservation Land Management), David Wilson (participant Certificate III in Conservation Land Management), Leon Dodd (participant Certificate IV in Conservation Land Management), Nathanael Janiak (participant Children’s Week has been celebrated in Certificate IV in Conservation Land Management), Jarred Jackson (participant Certificate III in Conservation Land Management), Chris Koolmatri (Project Officer DEWNR, funding partner), and Ken Liddle (DFEEST Aboriginal Workforce Participation Coordinator – funding partner). South Australia for the past 34 years.

8 Aboriginal Way, December 2013 Vince Coulthard re-elected for 15th year

At the Adnyamathanha people have shown their belief in me Traditional Lands Association and I was in fact congratulated for all (ATLA) AGM in Hawker on the the hard work I do. To have the backing weekend the Adnyamathanha of the Adnyamathanha people is vitally people overwhelmingly re-elected important to me and this meeting has Vince Coulthard as their given me that,” he said. Chairperson to lead them Vince was also elected unopposed to for another year. be the representative on ATLA for the This is an annual election and one Elder Men. that Mr Coulthard has won for the past 15 years! “I am very humbled to be elected to this position by the Elder men of the “It is an honour to have my people Adnyamathanha Nation. This is a show their full support to me once position I take very seriously and I will again, we have achieved so much as be looking to the other Elder men for an organisation and we still have a lot guidance and assistance as we face of work to do. I want to see our the challenges this year. language revitalised, Adnyamathanha people employed in all areas of the Our organisation just keeps going from Wilpena Pound Resort and we need to strength to strength and this is due to continue to work hard to ensure our sites the hard work of a lot of people and I and our spirituality is protected at all look forward to furthering this work in costs.” Mr Coulthard said. the coming year. This really is an exciting

“This year there has been a great deal of time for the Adnyamathanha people and misinformation spread in the community I welcome the challenges and thank the about the management of ATLA and there Adnyamathanha people for their ongoing were calls for a change, however, I am support for me for the 15th year,” said very pleased that the Adnyamathanha Mr Coulthard. Vince Coulthard. in review in

Research Our column in review features reviews and stories on Aboriginal writers, artists and musicians. We welcome your centre feedback and suggestions. So if you know of a new work about to published or an artist or musician please contact opens in us on (08) 8110 2800. Adelaide The opening of the South Australian Shellie Morris and the Health and Medical Research Institute in Adelaide will advance research in key areas such as Borroloola Songwomen, Indigenous health and cancer.

The Institute will significantly increase Ngambala Wiji Australia’s capacity for world leading scientific research by bringing together li-Wunungu (Together a team of more than 600 researchers in world class facilities. We Are Strong)

It will be a key feature of the South Best known for her work with opera-trained voice combine to create Australian Health and Biomedical Precinct Black Arm Band, Shellie Morris is a naturally expressionistic beautiful which includes the new Royal Adelaide one of Australia’s finest Indigenous album of work. Hospital, the Adelaide University Medical singer songwriters. She is a two- Although not as instant, this album time winner of Female Musician School and the University of South has the same emotional connective of the Year at the National Australia Cancer Research Centre. qualities as that of Gurrumul. Simply Indigenous Music Awards [NIMAs]. summed up Disc One is a sublime The Institute received Federal Her new album Ngambala Wiji musical experience for those with a Government funding of $200 million li-Wunungu [Together We Are Strong] sophisticated taste for music. Disc Two during the construction phase. is said to be her most important is an anthropological journey featuring The Institute will specialise in Indigenous work to date. 60 songlines handed down orally since time began. health, cancer, nutrition and metabolism, Musically this album merges Shellie’s infection and immunity, heart health, contemporary vocals with that of her Ngambala Wiji li-Wunungu is a culturally mind and brain; and healthy mothers, ancient ancestors. The choir of the rich and layered album that will appeal babies and children. Borroloola Songwomen and Shellie’s to purveyors of fine music.

Aboriginal Way, December 2013 9 Aboriginal Foundation of SA update The Aboriginal Foundation of The advantage of retaining Intract program assist people to be placed 6. Native title communities South Australia was established is that it partners the Foundation in in meaningful employment. Our foundation was created by by the Aboriginal Congress of identifying, employing and training It is a real contribution to closing and for the Aboriginal communities South Australia specifically to Indigenous staff and provides of South Australia and they are the gap. assist Aboriginal communities in apprenticeship programs for represented by the Aboriginal identifying, securing and assisting long term employment. Job opportunities among others Congress of SA. can be: maintenance roles, working with commercial projects. This is a significant partnership It is important that communities on heavy vehicle mechanics providing Aboriginal people with know the Foundation is an asset Since our initial funding, we have been and the opportunity to become genuine jobs and the support that can be used to their advantage. operating for 4 years. accomplished bus drivers. of McMahon Services - of one 7. Other developments Some of our 2013 activities include: of Australia’s most credible and We anticipate that more than twelve We continue discussions with a resourceful companies. Aboriginal people from negative 1. Aboriginal Lands Trust range of government departments backgounds will be employed by So we encourage everyone and organisations interested in The Foundation has contributed the end of December 2013. to discussion on the review of the associated with the letting of partnering the foundation in Lands Trust legislation, and we tenders, particularly those from The foundation’s Eddie Fry has various ventures. As mentioned our priority in this regard is to are currently involved in assisting government departments to view been instrumental in bringing this Intract as your de-facto partner assist Intract in securing contract ALT management with their program into fruition and in drawing in achieving employment for work on a consistent basis. It is commercial priorities. the Foundation into a close alliance Aboriginal people in this state. with Transfield. a priority because it will provide We hope to play a closer role with the foundation with a reliable 3. Federal Government We strongly believe that the the revised ALT Act when the new revenue stream and contribute Aboriginal Employment Attorney General’s department Board is selected. to our existence. Program should be encouraged to keep this 8. Accommodation and 2. Intract Indigenous To complement our partnership as a permanent program, because Resources Contractors with Intract, we participated in a it will make a significant difference A reminder that with the assistance The partnering agreement with Federal Government Indigenous and lower risk to the lives of of our board member Dominic McMahon services Australia pty Employment program, which Aboriginal people exposed to the Rinaldi, we now operate out ltd to form Intract as a dedicated assisted us to fund the recruitment, justice system. of his Rinaldi & Co. Chartered mentoring and job ready training of Indigenous contracting entity has 5. Funding Accountant’s premises at 100 been in place since January 2011. candidates for jobs with Intract. The Foundation continues to work Greenhill Road, Unley. This unfortunately came to an We continue to enjoy an exceptional toward self-sufficiency and our This is a substantial benefit and end in December 2012. relationship with McMahon partnering with McMahon Services will greatly assist us with staff Services and hope for more We will be keenly waiting for in Intract certainly helps this cause. and communication resources. activity next year. initiatives that may be taken up by We are enthusiastic about the It is important that there is an the new Government, in this area. Turnover increased significantly in growing alliance with Transfield understanding of the Foundations 2013 and the Foundation benefited 4. On a more positive note Services and sure we will achieve objectives. We stand ready to help from this with an increased royalty. other alliances beneficial to our and assist Aboriginal Communities Following the successful application long term existence. Discussions in advice and assistance with for a grant from the State Attorney However, it has to be said that have focused on the ways and commercial ventures and particularly General’s dept., the Foundation current work for Intract and indeed means of achieving better assistance with community and is working in partnership with the civil works sector generally outcomes for Aboriginal interests commercial interests. is at a very low level and we are Transfield Services and the White through a united front. Our goal is to improve the economic anticipating a decrease in income Lion Group in seeking Aboriginal In the meantime we do rely on circumstances of our Aboriginal from our partnering arrangement people, who are exposed to negative social influences and the assistance of government communities. Aboriginal communities for 2013/14. appointed us for this purpose. possibly gaol. These people are and firmly believe that government The Foundation is an active provided with mentoring and pre-job funds provide a positive and Contact: Grahame Tonkin promoter of Intract to the mining training. This is in conjunction with beneficial return in achieving their Aboriginal Foundation and construction industries and to Transfield Services, who through goals for advancing the lives of our of South Australia. State Government. their Aboriginal reconciliation Aboriginal people. Email: [email protected]

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

What’s it all about ? Telling of your Experience Indigenous people in South Australia

Julia Gillard announced the Royal Commission into People, and organisations on their behalf, who wish If you live in South Australia and would like more Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse when to tell the Royal Commission of their experience are information please contact Martin Pascoe. Mr Pascoe she was Prime Minister. The Commission is now invited to register. is the South Australian State Indigenous Liaison at asking people to tell of their experiences of child Please contact the Royal Commission. the Commission and will provide assistance, sexual abuse in institutions like Churches, Schools, 1. Freecall: 1800 099 340 information and support for people who want to Sports Clubs, Childcare Centres, and Foster Care, 2. Write to: GPO Box 5283, Sydney NSW 2001 tell of their experience. Indigenous people who including people who were taken by Churches, 3. Email: registerinterest@ want to talk to someone within the Commission Governments and Welfare, for adoption. childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au will also be assisted.

10 Aboriginal Way, December 2013 paper tracker The Anangu Lands Paper Tracker (Aboriginal languages) through TAFE SA. The community-based works will include undertaken “to provide a firm basis on is an online project of Uniting Care These were the first students to graduate building “all weather access” roads to which to assess” the level of support Wesley, Adelaide. from this course. the Iwantja, Kaltjiti, Mimili, Pukatja and the stores need. The website tracks government Umuwa airstrips and to some homelands. Four of these students – three women In August 2012, Minister Macklin told ABC commitments to Anangu (Pitjantjatjara and one man – came from communities The Australian Government’s $85 million Radio that the “fundamental objective” and Yankunytjatjara people). It publishes on the APY Lands. contribution comes from a $60 billion accurate, up-to-date information on of the review was to “make sure” APY Nation Building Program. projects and services that are important Three years on, South Australia’s Minister stores “are providing food to people at to Anangu. for Employment, Higher Education and APY food strategy moves the lowest possible cost and providing food of a wide and healthy range.” The Paper Tracker aims to make it easier Skills (Hon Grace Portolesi MP) has department for Anangu to work with governments advised the Paper Tracker that: On 1 July 2013, responsibility for Shortly afterwards, the Federal as equal partners. It helps Anangu make • a total of 17 people have now the oversight and implementation of Government set up a steering group sure governments are following through completed the course and obtained the South Australian Government’s to advise it on “the formulation of on commitments. their diploma, controversial APY Lands Food Security the review.” Aboriginal Way will assist Paper Tracker Strategic Plan was transferred to the • 12 of these graduates (70%) live Its membership included representatives by highlighting some of the issues it Department for Communities and from State and Federal Government is following. on the APY Lands, Social Inclusion. agencies, the APY Executive, NPY If you want more information • another 9 students are currently Prior to this move, the Department of the Women’s Council and Nganampa on any of these items log on to enrolled in the course, and Premier and Cabinet’s Aboriginal Affairs Health Council. www.papertracker.com.au • two of the current students were and Reconciliation Division had been The steering group held its first meeting Possible review of APY expected to complete their studies responsible for this work. on 12 September 2012 and continued to governance: Minister’s visit in March 2013.4 At the time of the transfer, some meet until at least 5 February 2013. In March this year – during his first While the Minister was “not able to advise $100,000 of “freight improvement work” commissioned by the Aboriginal On 16 April 2013, the South Australian interview for the Paper Tracker Radio on the specific employment outcomes of Affairs and Reconciliation Division was Government listed the completion of the Show – South Australia’s Minister for graduates,” she noted that the “Australian nearing completion; specifically, the stores review and the implementation of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Multi-Lingual Service is the main development of a “detailed APY Lands “key recommendations” as a “planned (Hon Ian Hunter MLC) discussed employer of interpreters working freight strategic plan” and a review of activity” within its ministerial visits to Anangu communities in remote communities.” APY Lands Food and the importance of informing Anangu existing freight contracts. Security Strategic Plan. about the purpose of particular visits. Major upgrade of APY On 15 July 2013, the SA Government Two weeks later, however, the Federal roads announced At that time, the Minister asked if he advised the Paper Tracker that while Government cancelled the review. the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation could come back on the radio show The Australian and South Australian Division would “brief key stakeholders” On 7 May 2013, the Federal Government before visiting Anangu communities to: Governments will spend $106 million – when the freight work had been finalised, advised the Paper Tracker that this give advance notice about what I want to over a five-year period – upgrading talk about so that people on the Lands “any follow up work beyond this will be decision had been made at the request roads on the APY Lands. can actually have a discussion before I the responsibility of [the Department of both the APY Executive and Mai Wiru. arrive and tell me when I get there what The money will be used to: for Communities and Social Inclusion].” Go to papertracker.com.au to access their considered position is. • build up and resurface 210 kilometres APY stores review cancelled electronic copies of each profile. Anangu interpreters: a dozen of the main APY access road (from On 19 June 2012, the Federal Minister If you’d like to know more you can the Stuart Highway to Pukatja), and graduates and more to come for Indigenous Affairs (Hon Jenny Macklin contact Paper Tracker on (08) 8202 In 2009, seven Aboriginal students • upgrade more than 20 kilometres MP) “asked for an independent review” 5867 or subscribe to their newsletter obtained a Diploma of Interpreting of community roads. of nine stores on the APY Lands to be at www.papertracker.com.au

Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse

Please note Mr Pascoe is not a counsellor but is bound phone. Indigenous people may feel comfortable Martin Pascoe by privacy and confidentiality. It is his job to liaise with talking to the Commission on the Freecall however; SA Royal Commission Liaison our mob and the Commission in the best way possible. it is important to know the Indigenous Liaison officer Based at Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement 321 King William Street, Adelaide Private sessions and public hearings with is there to provide support. Tel: 0439 198 300 commissioners can be arranged. There are two counselling support services all in South Email: [email protected] Travel and accommodation expenses are provided Australia: We encourage Indigenous people in SA to call by the Royal Commission. these numbers if they need counselling. Mr Pascoe can arrange for people to tell their 1. Victim Support Service 1800 182 368 (Freecall) stories in private, whether in person or via mail or 2. Relationships Australia 1800 998 187 (Freecall)

Aboriginal Way, December 2013 11 A Merry Christmas to all

I am delighted to wish our readers Coast native title claim as well as the of the Aboriginal Way a very Merry De Rose Hill compensation claim - the Christmas for 2013. It has been a first compensation claim to be settled busy year and I am grateful for the by consent. There have been many help and support from all of the staff challenges that will continue into 2014 at SA Native Title Services. but SANTS is readily equipped to deal Christmas is a time when families and with them. friends get together and share their The SANTS Board has continued memories and experiences of the past to provide strong leadership and SOUTH AUSTRALIAN twelve months. It is also the time when, governance to SANTS. Andrea Nicholls Keith Thomas, CEO. NATIVE TITLE SERVICES as an organisation, SANTS can look back is no longer a Director on the SANTS on everything that has been achieved On behalf of the SANTS Board and Board. I would like to thank Andrea for staff, I wish you all a safe and enjoyable throughout the year. In 2013, SANTS has Christmas break with family and friends Level 4 undergone an organisational restructure her contribution over the past years and and look forward to your continuing 345 King William Street in order to best equip SANTS for its wish her all the best for the future. A support in 2014 as we endeavour to changing role in the future. In addition, warm welcome to Greg May, who joined ADELAIDE SA 5000 achieve the best possible outcomes the year has seen a number of highlights the Board of SANTS as a new Director in for our clients. including the consent determinations November. I look forward to working with Editor of the Tjayiwara claim and the Far West him in the coming year. KEITH THOMAS, CEO Keith Thomas

BUSH TUCKER RECIPES: Glazed Quandong Communications Officer QUANDONG RECIPES Ingredients Kaliah Alice 100gm dried quandong Quandong Chilli Sauce Sugar

Ingredients Make a sugar syrup of equal water Advertising Enquiries 15 quandongs and sugar. (08) 8110 2800 (dried or fresh) rough chop Heat to 70C in a stainless steel saucepan. 1/4 cup vinegar (don’t use sweet spiced type) Pour the warm syrup over the dried fruit, Circulation 2 small chillies – enough to cover it. chopped and de-seeded 12,000 24 hours later add 20gm sugar and bring 1 tsp salt the fruit in syrup to 70C. Turn off the heat. 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar Repeat this process for 5 more days, If using dried quandong soak in a little which brings you to 7 days processing warm water for half an hour, then drain. in total.

Slowly simmer quandong and chillies On the 8th day warm the fruit mixture in the vinegar with salt and sugar and pour off the syrup (bottle and use added, until the mixture has become for toppings etc), catch fruit in a strainer, reduced and quandongs soft and allow to drain, and dry in the oven on a mushy, about 30 minutes. low temperature. If you have any stories The sauce should coat the back of a For more bush tucker recipes visit of interest to our readers, spoon and not just run straight off. bushtuckerrecipes.com please address any correspondence to: [email protected]

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