Aboriginal Way Issue 49, July 2012 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services NAIDOC Week 2012

The national NAIDOC committee this year chose the theme to recognise the 40th anniversary of the and called it The spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on. More on page 9.

Adnyamathanha people buy Wilpena Pound resort In a significant move for native title Association and Indigenous Business be able to give people in the form of an IBA chief executive Chris Fry said holders, the people Australia. experience in cultural tourism from an he believed the resort was a sound have bought the multi-million-dollar Aboriginal perspective,” he said. investment and would create Adnyamathanha spokesman Vince opportunities for indigenous tourism resort, Wilpena Pound. “I can remember how excited the Coulthard said he was hopeful the workers and businesses with a focus elders were when I came to work at The purchase includes the restaurant and ownership of the resort will create more on Adnyamathanha culture. motel complex and the camping grounds jobs for Aboriginal people in the region national park at Wilpena as head ranger and many of them never thought the Wilpena Pound is one of ’s at the world-famous resort. as well as expand the cultural tourism day would come when we would have top tourist destinations, attracting side of the business. The purchase is a joint venture between co-management of the park and own 160,000 Australian and international the Adnymathanha Traditional Lands “There is now an opportunity that we will the resort,” Mr Coulthard said. visitors each year.

Inside: Arabana native title claim resolved 3 Dieri consent determination 6 Mabo still brings hope after 20 years 15 New CEO for ALRM Historic appointment of Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement its services,” said Ms Axleby. has appointed Cheryl Axleby as the first female chair to the “In the next six months I will be visiting new Chief Executive Officer. ALRM country regional offices and holding Ms Axleby (pictured below) returned to community consultation forums, as well Aboriginal and Torres ALRM after a 10-year absence working as in Adelaide, to provide information and with the South Australian Government. to gain important feedback.” Strait Islander Arts Board Ms Axleby said she was honoured to be Ms Axleby said she would immediately Lee-anne Buckskin has been Lee-Ann has a Bachelor of Arts in back at ALRM. be working on the implementation of the Shearer report, which is a review appointed chair of the Aboriginal and Communications from the University of “I am very open to hearing from of ALRM initiated by the Board with Torres Strait Islander Arts Board. South Australia. In 2002, Lee-Ann was selected as a future Indigenous leader community members any suggestions a view to improving ALRM internal and Ms Buckskin was appointed to the and graduated from the Australian you may have on how ALRM can improve external services. position by Minister for the Arts, Simon Indigenous Leadership Centre Program Crean on 21 May. (Canberra). It is an historic appointment as Lee-Ann In 2003, Lee-Ann was the winner of the is the first female Chair appointed to the inaugural Award for her Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts work in raising the profile of Aboriginal Board since its establishment in 1973. and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture Lee-Ann is a , Wirangu, in South Australia. Wotjobaluk woman from South Australia The late Gladys Elphick was a and respectively and who is well elder who spearheaded the formation of known throughout the Aboriginal and the Council of Aboriginal Women of SA. Torres Strait Island and broader arts communities. In 2005, she was awarded the prestigious internationally recognised Lee-Ann has worked with the 1996 Sidney Myer Facilitator Prize. and 1998 Adelaide Fringe, 1996 Festival of the Sun, 2002 Adelaide Festival of Lee-Ann also completed the Adelaide Arts and the Adelaide Festival Centre Institute of TAFE Indigenous Film Course as well as the Yeperenye Festival (Alice producing a short documentary film Springs) 2001. about the Aboriginal flag titled; Red, Yellow, Black. Lee-Ann was the Deputy Lee-Ann was Program Coordinator for the Chair of Tandanya the National Aboriginal Indigenous Program of the 2004 Adelaide Cultural Institute and was appointed as Festival of Arts and the Brisbane Festival Co-chair to the Adelaide City Council of Arts. Reconciliation Committee. Lee-Ann’s current position is with In 2007, Lee-Ann was appointed to the Carclew Youth Arts in Adelaide as National Indigenous Reference Group Manager of the Community Program. (NIARG) advising the Aboriginal and She has produced from 2005 to 2001 Torres Strait Islander Arts Board of the ‘Blak Nite’ South Australia’s leading Australia Council on current and future Indigenous Youth Arts showcase as opportunities and developments for the part of the Come Out Festival. Carclew future of Indigenous arts in Australia. Court finds exploration Youth Arts has a strong Indigenous- programming component, and in her Lee-Ann was appointed as a member of role, Lee-Ann oversees the Indigenous the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander company in breach of Program, working closely with Indigenous Arts Board for the Australia Council from communities across metropolitan, 2010 to 2012, and the South Australian Mining Act regional and remote South Australia. Museum Aboriginal Advisory Committee. Maldorky Iron has been found by the renegotiations with the Wilyakali people Full Court of the South Australian after they had applied to the Government Supreme Court to have not complied for a mining lease. National Aboriginal with the requirements under the SANTS Senior legal officer, Osker Linde South Australian Mining Act. said the decision is not only important for and Islander The decision was handed down on 1 June. the Wilyakali people, it also sends a clear message to other mining companies South Australian Native Title Services wanting to start negotiations on native Children’s Day (SANTS) had won a previous decision title land. in the Environment and Resources The 2012 National Aboriginal and of photographs that celebrate Development Court which meant that “It now means that the Wilyakali people Islander Children’s Day will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander before Maldorky Iron could negotiate will get to negotiate over the terms of held on 4 August. family and culture. a native title mining agreement, the a substantial iron ore mine, and with This year celebrates 25 years of NAICD company had to apply for a mining lease The book is expected to be available that will come substantial economic and the theme chosen is “Our Children, from the State Government. from 4 August. development and benefits,” said Mr Linde. Our Culture, Our Way”. SANTS also argued that the company Resource kits for children and “Mining companies should by now be The day is organised by the Secretariat was in breach of the Mining Act by adults are available by contacting familiar with native title and should not be of National Aboriginal and Islander carrying out drilling and associated www.snaicc.asn.au trying to take short cuts like this company Child Care. ‘mining operations’ on the land without took in its exploration and mining stages, initiating negotiations with traditional Many child care centre and schools The kits contain balloons and activity and the court’s decision sends a clear owners during their exploration phase. use the day as an opportunity to do books, stickers and coloured pencils. message to deal properly through the culturally relevant activities. The Supreme Court, after hearing an Mining Act, the Mining Act is there is For more information and appeal last year, agreed with SANTS protect native title interests, if it’s followed The SNAICC is also producing a resources contact them on that the company could only initiate properly, it should do that,” he said. 25th anniversary ‘coffee-table’ book www.snaicc.asn.au

2 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 Arabana native title claim resolved

Native title rights for the Arabana The Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs over Finniss Springs. Funding has the South Australian Government to reach People in South Australia have been Conservation Park is well known for its been allocated to enable important a beneficial agreement for all involved. recognised with a Federal Court natural springs that rise from the Great restoration and conservation works “The parties are to be congratulated hearing, which was delivered on Artesian Basin. at the site. for their willingness to work together country at Finniss Springs Station, The Arabana claim has been the subject • A National Parks Indigenous Land co-operatively to resolve native title by located south of the Oodnadatta of extensive mediation by the National Use Agreement and Co-management agreement,” said Mr O’Dea. Track, around 50km west of Maree. Native Title Tribunal, who has facilitated Agreement which provide for the rights “While it has been a lengthy negotiation, Justice Finn made a consent the claim settlement negotiations since of the recognised the agreement-making process determination over the claim for the June 2010. Prior to that the Tribunal today to be exercised in a way that establishes positive relationships into Arabana People, to recognise their non- also conducted overlap mediations is consistent with and enhances the the future. This is the best approach to exclusive native title rights and interests over a number of years between the management of the Parks in the settling native title.” over an area located central north of Arabana and neighbouring claim region. As National Parks are under South Australia, covering approximately groups including the Adnyamathanha, the State’s reserve system, this The consent determination finalises the 68, 823 square kilometres. Antakirinja Matu-Yankunytjatjara, agreement provides for the input Arabana People’s claim that was originally and Barngarla groups. of the Arabana People into the lodged in 1998 and recognises the non- The claimed area includes two significant management of the Parks. exclusive native title rights to access, geographical features of South Australia, A number of significant agreements hunt, fish, camp, gather and use the namely, Lake Eyre and the Wabma Kadarbu have also been reached by negotiation The finalisation of all of these agreements natural resources within the relevant area. Mound Springs Conservation Park. as a result of the settlement of this together represents a significant milestone In addition, these rights also recognise claim, including: in the often difficult process of reconciling Lake Eyre is a popular tourist destination, the claimant’s ability to undertake cultural different land uses in this area. including for overseas visitors, and is the • An Indigenous Land Use Agreement activities, conduct ceremonies and lowest point in Australia at approximately for a long term lease be granted to Tribunal Member Dan O’Dea said that the meetings and protect places of cultural 15 metres below sea level. the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation claim group have been negotiating with and religious significance. Partnerships Project funding agreement The South Australian Government one of 19 projects under the Coorong, employ a number of professional officers future and the future of our children. has signed a $4.79 million Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) and cultural advisors to support the The Murray Futures program provides an agreement with the Ngarrindjeri program. It’s a great example of the implementation of the project. opportunity to establish a lasting legacy Regional Authority. efforts being made to restore the system “The project will support training and and positive collaboration between the to health under the South Australian Minister for Sustainability, Environment development and participation in on- Ngarrindjeri Nation and the people of Government’s Murray Futures program,” and Conservation Paul Caica said he ground activities as well as ensuring Mr Caica said. South Australia. was pleased on World Environment Ngarrindjeri contribute to regional Day to announce the new partnership “The project will assist the Ngarrindjeri management planning processes. It “The Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority between the authority and the to strengthen their natural and cultural will also ensure that activities protect has worked well with Government to Department for Environment and resource management and further and appropriately care for Ngarrindjeri develop this Partnership Project which cultural heritage,” Mr Caica said. Natural Resources, which will enable contribute to the program and will help heal the lands and waters and the Ngarrindjeri community to continue long-term management of natural Chair of the Ngarrindjeri Regional all living things.” their efforts to protect the Coorong resources in the area.” Authority Tom Trevorrow has welcomed The Murray Futures program is funded and Lower Lakes region. the partnership. Mr Caica said the Ngarrindjeri Regional by the Australian Government’s Water “The Ngarrindjeri Partnerships Project is Authority will use some of the funding to “To care for country is to care for one’s for the Future initiative.

Aboriginal Way, July 2012 3 Arabana native title claim resolved continued

4 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 5 Dieri consent determination On the first day of May, 2012 the “It took us years to get to where we are Dieri Aboriginal Corporation Paul Kemp, were times were we didn’t know how it Dieri peoples were granted native and it was very difficult but we knew said the day was a big relief. was going to finish up … there’s been title over their country. in the long term we would get here, “Native title, for all our people, and heartache and it hasn’t been easy and The official Federal Court hearing was everyone is very pleased today about myself personally it is a big relief we’ve lost a lot of people along the way held on country at Marree Station. getting our native title,” he said. … now we have opportunity, we can think “Native Title is a difficult process, it about development and to spend our Following Dieri tradition – the hearing “… I don’t think much will change but it’s frustrates a lot of people but today is started at 6.45am, sunrise. a big deal for the state government and history making for our people and it’s a money wisely, to utilise the land and get federal government to take notice that special day,” said Mr Kemp. back onto country. Frank Warren, Chairman of the Dieri there are Dieri mobs around.” Aboriginal Corporation said it was a “The journey has been very hard, my “… a lot a people are pleased when they great day for the Dieri peoples. Native title holder and member of the mum was at the start of it and there go back on country,” he said.

6 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 7 Narungga native title fishing rights Native title fishing rights for On May 11, The Supreme Court found previous cases which have recognised Owen John Karpany, 59, of Kapunda, Narungga people have been deemed the two men guilty and made further such rights. and son Daniel Thomas Karpany, 24, extinguished by the South Australian comments that the Narungga people’s of Parafield Gardens, who belong to native title rights to fish along the coastline South Australian native title services Supreme Court under the 1971 the Narrunga people, were charged of York peninsula have been extinguished. senior legal officer, Osker Linde said the under the Fisheries Management Act Fisheries Act. decision is a matter of state importance. The case was considered a landmark after they were found with greenlip The decision comes after The Department legal case and a possible test for the use “It is a significant decision because abalone meat at Cape Elizabeth, south of Fisheries and Aquaculture appealed of native title as a defence. if this rationale was applied to all other of Port Hughes on Yorke Peninsula. the acquittal by Magistrate Derek Sprod Although it is not a determination that cultural groups with sea claims in South Mr Karpany has instructed solicitors for Two Aboriginal men, who were no native title exists, the decision raises Australia no native title claim in SA to prepare an application for special charged with taking 24 undersize abalone complex issues over native title fishing would have a right to fish in their waters,” leave to appeal to the High Court from Yorke Peninsula in 2009. rights in other states and ignores said Mr Linde. against the decision. State Government moves on formal recognition of Aboriginal people The State Government will amend by their standing within the broader Reconciliation Minister Paul Caica said Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement the South Australian Constitution community,” Mr Weatherill said. it was an historic step. Khatija Thomas said it was an exciting to formally recognise Aboriginal day for Aboriginal people. “For too long, Aboriginal people have “It is clear there is strong support people, Premier Jay Weatherill for this action from both Aboriginal “We have asked for respect,” Ms Thomas has announced. been treated as second class citizens. and non-Aboriginal South Australians,” said. “This announcement gives us hope Marking Reconciliation Week 2012, “This will elevate them to their rightful Mr Caica said. that all South Australians will recognise place as and pays Mr Weatherill said an advisory panel “It will be a statement that guides the Aboriginal culture and history has been, them proper respect.” would be established to consult the relationship between our communities and is, a fundamental part of the South community before recommending Mr Weatherill said he would announce a as we strive together to improve Australian story.” to the Government options for outcomes for Aboriginal people and panel of distinguished South Australians Reconciliation SA Co-Chair Professor formal recognition. indeed, for the whole of our community.” to provide advice on the language and Peter Buckskin said recognition of “The health and wellbeing of Aboriginal placement of the recognition in the Aboriginal community leaders welcomed Aboriginal people continues the process communities is profoundly affected Constitution. Aboriginal Affairs and the announcement. of engagement. Women meddling in men’s law angers traditional Anangu Controversy surrounding the stating: “This project is of urgency as the and dancers in exhibitions and people are already on the back foot for publication of a sacred aboriginal Western Desert people’s oral heritage is performances.” our intellectual copyright. I am further men’s creation story NGINTAKA has diminishing as Elders die. Not only does surprised that the members of the NPY Cultural artist and man Frank broken out amongst senior Anangu this have anthropological consequences, Women’s Council don’t know their place Young of Amata Arts and Pitjantjatjara men on the APY Lands. this oral heritage it is vital for the man Mike Williams of Mimili Arts are in matters of men’s business. It is very restoration of Anangu identity and self- Central to the bid to gain some rights amongst those who are not happy with unfortunately when the gleam of the white respect.” to expose and publish Ngintaka Men’s the meddling of the women and the ANU. dollar overrides the future of our culture Law is a non-Aboriginal woman, Diana “Ms James hopes to achieve a PHD at the Mike Williams has already made his stand as we have practiced it for centuries.” James, a student at Australian National Australian National University by using against their meddling very clear to the “White do-gooders amongst us need their University ANU. Ms James previously the Ngintaka Creation journey, told only women involved. Frank Young and Mike boundaries to be defined. They need to worked as Co-founder of “Desert Tracks” amongst traditional men, and the ANU Williams stand strongly together with stop ‘helping us’ to market everything at Arngatja Homeland who like many has agreed to fund Ms James pursuits”, Yami Lester of Walatina where the living precious to us including our ‘religion’.” white people before her have witnessed said Aboriginal man Yami Lester of the NGINTAKA presence is most prevalent. I see the meddling of these ambitious some extraordinary practices which Yangkuntjajara people. have governed aboriginal existence “Traditional Anangu men are inseparable organisations and individuals on our land since time immemorial. “A letter sent out by Ms James soliciting from their law of creation and now believe “today” as the beginning of the end of participants for the project, outlines a their very existence is being degraded our LAW. It is not because the old people Yami Lester of the Yangkuntjajara people moving away from traditional oral culture. and passed off as a common art form– may die out and we have lost our marbles says, that while Ms James may have It is very clear that this project is not the a money spinning curiosity, clearly not and don’t know how to pass our own Law achieved a smoke-screen of western brain child of traditional people”, said understood by those who have casually to our sons. People die all the time. What style agreements to aid her educational Yami Lester. or hastily condoned this “project”. we are dealing with here is persuasive ambitions, her project outline using Claiming that they wish to preserve our “The Anangu are being encouraged to talk, ambition, insensitivity and greed.” sacred men’s law has angered cultural law on a stage or in a museum is folly. sell out the senior men and their law. men across the lands. Ngintaka is a This shows ignorant disregard for our “The ANU should keep their nose out of deeply religious and significant account Ms James letter includes the following living culture, our precious lands and black fella things instead of attempting of Creation belonging to loyal Anangu incentives to become involved”. our male beings,” said Yami Lester. to remove the sacredness and essence men, past, present and future. This law “4) People who choose to be involved in from our culture and fling it before the is only spoken of in the correct context Yami Lester says, “Intelligent people of the research project through interviews eyes of the material world. Saying they and in particular ceremonies.” the western culture should know well their will be paid for their time at the APY own religious saying”, “bible.cc matthew want to preserve our culture is rubbish. Award appropriate for their knowledge “Ms James is already involved in a public 7-6, “Give not that which is holy unto the Exposing the most sacred of aboriginal and expertise. We cannot pay people website, known as the Palya website, dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before men’s law to unready women and http://www.palyafund.org.au/projects/ for meetings, or coming on field trips swine, lest they trample them under their children (let alone the entire world) will link/ngintaka.aspx which publishes to hang about or learn, we can only feet, and turn again and rend you.” further weaken our culture and humiliate culturally significant information and pay workers on the Project. traditional Anangu men”, said Mr. Lester. refers to the Anangu men’s sacred 5) The benefits to people who are “I am surprised that the NPY women’s account of creation as a “project”. The involved in the research Project: Council are supporting this, in my Footnote: It is understood that ANU is considering its position in relation to this matter. This story is website claims interest in the sacred a/ trips back to their country” opinion, unethical project and Trojan kindly reproduced with permission from Yami Lester men’s law for preservation purposes, b/ participation as artists, storytellers horse into forbidden ground. Aboriginal and the Coober Pedy Times.

8 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 NAIDOC Week 2012: The spirit of the Tent Embassy

Aboriginal people around the nation “South Australians can be proud took pride in celebrating NAIDOC Adelaide was the first capital city Week which started on 1 July. to raise the Aboriginal Flag.”

NAIDOC is marked by a week of activities Activities were held all around the that are aimed at increasing the state during the week and included understanding of the heritage, struggles local football matches, Aboriginal film and achievements of Aboriginal and events, visual arts exhibitions, bridge Torres Strait Islander peoples. and remembrance walks, children’s events, breakfasts, flag raising The national NAIDOC committee this ceremonies and awards. year chose the theme to recognise the 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent In Adelaide, hundreds of people Embassy and called it The spirit of the took part in the rally and march down Tent Embassy: 40 years on. King William Street.

South Australian Minister for Aboriginal 2012 NAIDOC SA Awards Affairs and Reconciliation Paul Caica said The recipients of the 2012 NAIDOC a significant event linked South Australia SA Awards were announced at a with the Aboriginal Tent Embassy. ceremony at the Adelaide Town Hall “This year will also commemorate at the start of NAIDOC Week. the 41st anniversary of the Australian Chairperson of NAIDOC South Australia, Aboriginal Flag which was first flown in Mr and NAIDOC Adelaide at Tarndanyangga, otherwise Ambassadors, Professor Roger Thomas known as Victoria Square, in July 1971,” and Dr Alitja Rigney presented the Mr Caica said. 2012 NAIDOC SA Awards.

“It became the official flag for the This year’s theme is The spirit of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra Tent Embassy: 40 years on, celebrating after it first flew there in 1972. It has the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent since become a widely recognised Embassy in 1972 by those who lived to symbol of the unity and identity of renew the spirit of Aboriginal and Torres Aboriginal people. Strait Islander peoples.

Aboriginal Way, July 2012 9 Aboriginal Aboriginal Heritage News Heritage Branch To recognise the importance of Heritage and Native Title being considered together, the Aboriginal Heritage Branch (AHB) of the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Division (AARD) will have a small section in this newspaper to address what we are doing about important issues. If you have a question

The State Aboriginal Heritage Committee (SAHC) and the AHB are working closely with the about heritage or want Congress Heritage Sub-Committee and the South Australia Native Title Services (SANTS). to be on our mailing list you can contact us via the people listed below. Working on Country Indigenous Manager Rangers’ Forum Anne Stimson [email protected] The Working on Country Indigenous Rangers’ Forum was held at Ph: (08) 8226 8902 or Calperum Station near Renmark 0401 124 391 from 16–20 April, 2012.

The Aboriginal Heritage Branch was invited Heritage Conservation to present three workshops at the Forum. There were to be two about recording Heidi Crow Indigenous sites and a full day introduction [email protected] to cultural heritage management. Ph: (08) 8226 8917 Copyright © Change Media. Working on Country is a Federal Government initiative designed to the practical hands-on sessions offered. However, being all South Australian, assist Indigenous people to enhance Community and We were blessed with fine calm weather. allowed more discussion on the legal their relationships to country, and to be Industrial Relations requirements under the Aboriginal involved in the management of it. The site recording workshops, normally Heritage Act 1988, allowed for a more Ribnga Green presented over two to three days, were The main benefits of the program are that informal discussion. condensed into 3.5 hour sessions. [email protected] it provides environmental and cultural A communal dinner on Thursday Ph: (08) 8226 7052 assistance with the trainee rangers, using The first session on the Tuesday night was preceded by a presentation both western and Indigenous knowledge, afternoon had 16 participants with a large of message sticks to the various to manage huge tracts of their country, contingent from the Bunya Mountains in representatives of country by the Bunya Heritage Information both land and sea. Working on Country Queensland. Everyone was keen to learn Mountains people. All attendees of Management also offers training and employment for and eager to ask questions. the Forum were encouraged to sign a remote communities who have long been Justin Wearne The last hour of the workshop was permanent signature board to serve as a economically disadvantaged. undertaken at an already recorded site reminder of a successful and informative [email protected] The Aboriginal Heritage Branch was near the station homestead. Heidi, gathering of peoples from around the Ph: (08) 8226 8860 represented by Principal Heritage Officer, Peter and Janine assisted with GPS use, continent. Heidi Crow, Senior Heritage Officer Peter recognition of artefacts and features, and Overall, the Forum delivered a great Birt and Heritage Officer Janine McEgan. recording techniques as needed. Register Searches sense of community interaction and The Forum was held in a relaxed, open-air Wednesday morning saw a much smaller exchange of ideas with the contribution [email protected] setting adjacent to Ral Ral Creek. This group of just three interested in gaining of the Aboriginal Heritage Branch being enabled ready access to the environs for some understanding about recording. well received. State Aboriginal Heritage Committee Laura Najjar West Coast Heritage Site Recording [email protected] Wirangu No2 native title claimants as a number of significant hills throughout archive. Much more needs to be done to Ph: (08) 8226 6200 Allan Wilson and Penong Miller, the area and historic camp areas at document Aboriginal heritage in this area, along with Peter Birt and Matt Kenny Wirrulla, Yantanabie and Yaninee. but this is the case for most regions in from the Aboriginal Heritage Branch South Australia. Fax number Eleven new sites were recorded and undertook heritage site recording some previously recorded sites were We would like to thank Allan Wilson, (08) 2260390 in the claim area, 14–18 May. checked during this week. Site cards are Penong Miller and the for Nearly all of the sites previously recorded now being drafted and will in due course their support and to thank DENR staff at in this area, had been along the coast be added to the DPC-AARD central Streaky Bay for their warm welcome. Location including several recorded by this team State Administration Building in 2011. Our aim this time was to expand Level 13 on earlier work and specifically to target 200 Victoria Square/ inland sites, through a combination of checking recorded sites and identifying Tarndanyangga new sites through local knowledge, maps ADELAIDE SA 5000 and aerial photos.

Over the course of the week we Postal address inspected previously recorded sites in the Venus Bay Conservation Park, GPO Box 2343 recorded new sites in the Calpatanna ADELAIDE, SA 5001 North Head at Venus Bay. Waterhole Conservation Park, as well

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10 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 Sorry Day in Tarndanyangga Adelaide City Council has reaffirmed The acknowledgement was revised its commitment to reconciliation by earlier this year to ensure ongoing signing a revised relevancy, to further enhance Council’s Acknowledgement in a ceremony in commitment to reconciliation and to Victoria Square/ Tarndanyangga on respond to the national apology to the Thursday 24 May. Stolen Generation delivered in 2008 by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. “Signing this acknowledgement will help to forge relationships with the Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said this City Council and the local Aboriginal was another step toward healing the community, and I give credit to the effects of past actions. Council and Lord Mayor for taking this “Signing this document is about important step,” said John Browne, acknowledging the hurt and harm that was Chairperson of the Journey of Healing SA. caused by the forced removal of children National Sorry Day is a national event that from their families,” Stephen said. takes place each year on the 26th May. As part of its commitment to the process The first Sorry Day was held in 1998 of reconciliation, Council has an ongoing following the national inquiry into the relationship of consultation in partnership separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. The Islander community. Bringing Them Home Report revealed the This includes projects such as community extent of forced removal policies. education through the Kaurna cultural Yvonne Agius, dual chair of Council’s walking tours, Kaurna dual naming Reconciliation Committee said, “We’re of Park Lands and City Squares and very pleased that the Lord Mayor will maintaining the Reconciliation Committee sign this document and we value his to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait continued support of reconciliation and Islander perspectives and aspirations the Aboriginal community”. are represented.

Council was a leader in reconciliation It also involves supporting initiatives when it signed the National Sorry Day through grant funding that improve Acknowledgement in 1998, which also community services to Aboriginal Top left: Chairperson of the Journey of Healing John Browne and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Paul Caica at the Sorry Day event. Top right: ALRM’s Cheryl Axleby addressed the people attending the Sorry Day event. provides the guiding principles for its people in the city such as the Mobile Bottom: ALRM staff provided information to people about available services. Left to right: Sapna Dogra, Reconciliation Action Plan. Assistance Patrol. Aldona Pretty and Sarah Mitchell. Youth worker wins 2012 Premier’s NAIDOC Award An Aboriginal youth worker from organised, and responsive to the people working with and supporting families and of families and children in the West Coast Mt Gambier has won the Premier’s she helps,” Mr Weatherill said. young people,” Mr Caica said. of South Australia. NAIDOC Award for 2012. “Through her work with young people The other finalists for the Premier’s Paul Vandenbergh who is currently Linda Clayton won the award. She works and their families, she has contributed to NAIDOC 2012 Award were: the State Manager of the partnership for the Department for Education and between the Australian Employment helping develop strong young people who Kay Goodman-Dodd who made a Child Development. Covenant and the Port Adelaide in turn want to make a contribution to significant contribution to SA Link- Football Club, and works towards Premier Jay Weatherill said the their community.” Up during her 13 years of service to corporate entities increasing Aboriginal NAIDOC award recognised outstanding this organisation and was involved in Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation employment. He also manages the achievement of a South Australian who developing a DVD documentary film Minister Paul Caica said Linda’s work with Power Cup, a key event in the football has made a significant difference to the called “Why me?” which featured five young people in Mount Gambier and the calendar that involves Aboriginal school lives and welfare of young Aboriginal Aboriginal people’s stories. Limestone Coast has shown her to be students across the State and focuses people in South Australia. someone who goes above and beyond Debra Mitchell and David Mitchell on school attendance, building self “Those who know Linda describe her the usual call of duty. “She has run youth who have been foster carers for more esteem and team work, and on as a strong woman who acts with camps about Aboriginal heritage and than 14 years and have made an promoting healthy outcomes within integrity and empathy and is passionate, life skills and has been instrumental in enormous contribution to the lives the Aboriginal community. Port Adelaide Football Club campaign “The Power to end hunger” Port Adelaide Football Club’s “The Port Adelaide and IMX is the first in our Power to end hunger” campaign has campaign to end hunger and it’s the been brought to Coober Pedy. start of furthering our reach into regional IMX Resources has partnered with PAFC and remote areas,” said Foodbank CEO and Foodbank, South Australia’s largest Richard Pagliaro. hunger relief agency in the campaign. “IMX is excited to be funding the The aim of the campain is simple – to breakfast program, ensuring children end hunger in South Australia and the do not go hungry,” said IMX Managing Northern Territory. Director, Neil Meadows. “IMX is committed to Coober Pedy and it’s residents.” It is estimated that 5000 children in South Australia and Northern Territory Foodbank will supply the food to run the go to school hungry each day. breakfast program to Red Cross which “Children in remote areas are the hardest delivers the program on the ground. Plans are underway to extend the program to to reach when it comes to offering Above: Port Adelaide players Brendon Ah Chee and Alipate Carlile with students from the Coober Pedy food support. This partnership with other communities in the region. Area School during the launch of the Breakfast Club.

Aboriginal Way, July 2012 11 Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta – by bike A group of young fellas from Coober the donation of second hand bikes Pedy have taken part in a bike ride by a Melbourne program called Cycle through the desert, riding from challenge. ‘Close the Gap’ also sponsored Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta. the ride by providing some new bikes.

The ride, part of a police mentorship “Sitting around the campfire at night was program to teach teenagers about harm brilliant,” said Mr Laslett. minimisation and how they can tackle boredom, took place in May. “It really is a better way I think, not just sticking people in a room and Two SAPOL police officers Patrick Larkins lecturing them, but building relationships and Chris Warrior were the ‘brains’ behind together, talking and sharing some of the ride, which was sponsored by Oz those messages. Minerals, IMX Resources, OPAL Fuel, FACHSIA, and Health SA.

George Laslett from the Umoona Tjutagku Health Service said the ride covered 70 kilometres a day and sleeping under the stars.

“Just being out in the bush, being close to country, back to country, helps some people develop a sense of pride,” he said.

“In a town like Coober Pedy there’s a lot of alcohol here and sometimes young people just hang around in the streets, getting depressed because they don’t have much to do.

The ride was called the COBRA – the Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta Bike Ride Adventure. It was made possible by

Boost for arts and language in Mimili A $183,000 Government grant funds of $337,000 for adjoining “Yankunytjatjara, one of four Indigenous language and culture is passed down to will help create local jobs and staff accommodation. languages spoken in Mimili, is in danger future generations. retain local culture and language of being forever lost. It is estimated “These combined funds will enable Mimili “The elders and speakers who support in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Maku Arts to build a new centre on a that there are less than 300 remaining this proposal have great knowledge of Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. new block, with construction expected to speakers,” Ms Macklin said. language and culture to offer, and it is finish by early next year,” Ms Macklin said. important to preserve this knowledge The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny “The language preservation project will Macklin, visited the APY Lands in May to while we still can.” “Successful art centres are often a document senior Yankunytjatjara men announce $142,000 funding for a new crucial source of generating commercial and women telling stories about growing The funding is part of the Australian arts centre in Mimili, and $41,000 to save income within Indigenous communities, up on Yankunytjatjara country, develop Government’s Indigenous Remote Service the Yankunytjatjara language from being especially in remote areas, and income . literacy materials in Yankunytjatjara Delivery Special Account forever lost. generated through art sales is reinvested in local communities. for use in on the APY The Australian Government has invested Ms Macklin said that total Government Lands, and develop an interactive $46 million over three years to the “Arts centres also help local people investment for a new arts centre in Indigenous Remote Service Delivery remain connected to culture.” website with stories about growing up on Mimili is now at $1.2 million, thanks Yankunytjatjara country. Special Account for high-priority projects to a $745,000 investment from the Mimili Maku Arts has also received in remote communities, focusing on Regional Development Australia Fund, $41,000 for a Yankunytjatjara language “I know this means so much to the projects identified by communities as and joint Australian and South Australian preservation project. Yankunytjatjara people, that their part of their Local Implementation Plans.

12 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 IMX donates to AFL Players’ Association Youth Shed launch interactive Coober Pedy’s Youth Shed is a lot Pedy Council and the Department of more comfortable following the Communities and Social Inclusion but relies Indigenous players’ map donation of some lounges and a heavily on donations for “extra comforts”. The AFL Players’ Association has are thrilled to see it brought to life to DVD player by IMX Resources. Sophie Reynolds, Youth Development launched the first ever Interactive celebrate Indigenous Round and the Officer with the District Council of IMX recently upgraded some of the Indigenous players’ map to highlight contribution of Indigenous players to Coober Pedy said the Youth Shed is furniture it has in its five Coober Pedy the cultural diversity amongst the game. used every day. dugouts. The dugouts are used to Indigenous players. “The map profiles each of our accommodate the IMX Resources fly-in, “Some days we have up to 20 kids Featuring 79 current players from countries – not necessarily where we fly-out staff. here at any one time,” she said. 41 language and/or cultural groups in were recruited from, but where our “We had a few lounges that we no longer “It’s fantastic that they can have a Australia, the map aims to inform and families originate from. It is important needed and thought it would be great place to come and hangout and now educate the football community and for us to share our stories and where to donate them to the Youth Shed,” said be comfortable too. wider public on the various language and we come from with each other, and the IMX’s Steve Staines. IMX donated four two-seater lounges cultural groups of Indigenous interactive map is a way of sharing this The Youth Shed is funded by the Coober and a DVD player. AFL players. with the wider community.” , AFL Players’ Indigenous The AFL Players’ Association Indigenous Advisory Board Chairman said, Advisory Board is the first of its kind in “Indigenous players represent a diverse Australian sport, and was established by range of language groups across the players to continue to improve the AFL country. The different language groups landscape for Indigenous players. each have their own distinct traditions The Advisory Board liaises directly with and culture and can differ greatly the Players’ Association to provide between each group. guidance on the development of the “The Indigenous Advisory Board worked programs and support services which together with the Players’ Association directly relate to Indigenous players on the concept of the map, and we within the AFL. Interactive Indigenous players’ map facts: • There were once over 250 known language groups across Australia. • Each language group has its own distinct culture and traditions. • There are currently 79 Indigenous players on AFL lists. • In 2012, Indigenous Players represent 41 language and/ or cultural groups. Cultural groups are a collective of language groups who have a common cultural identity. • The largest cluster of players is in the Noongar (Southwest Region of WA) cultural group with 33 players originating specifically from here.

Spotlight on Wilto Yerlo Wilto Yerlo is the name for the Wilto Yerlo has a range of services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to assist students to successfully Education Unit at the University complete their degree. They are able of Adelaide. to provide Student Support Officers Wilto Yerlo is celebrating its 25th Year and assistance with accommodation, of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander scholarships and tutoring. Education at the university. The University of Adelaide is on Wilto Yerlo offers Aboriginal and traditional Kaurna country. In the Torres Strait Islander people access language of the Kaurna people, Wilto to University programs through the Yerlo means “Sea Eagle”. Wilto Yerlo is Aboriginal Access Entry Scheme. This is the totem of Gladys Elphick an alternative means of direct entry to all University undergraduate programs. Entry into the Wilto Yerlo University Preparatory Program, aims to provide The Aboriginal Access Entry Scheme also offers entry to the Wilto Yerlo an alternative pathway into University, Students who come via this pathway Social Sciences, Arts, Law, University Preparatory Program, as well and prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait and successfully complete the program Architecture, Sciences, Nursing, as Programs in the Centre of Aboriginal Islander students for the successful will be eligible to enrol into a range of Business, Health Sciences Studies in Music (CASM). transition into degree programs. programs including: and Teaching.

Aboriginal Way, July 2012 13 New gym Governance in Aboriginal Health for Fregon demands high standards Young people in Fregon in The board of the National Aboriginal interview this week 85% of Indigenous “It is to the benefit of our entire sector the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Community Controlled Health health services were well administered that safeguards and processes are in Organisation has welcomed the and had adopted improved standards place to uphold good governance and to Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands partnership with the Federal of transparency, accountability and investigate and address any anomalies will have a new gym in which to Government to improve the governance.” Mr Mohamed said that are discovered. Where there are play sport and socialise, with the standards of governance in the doubts about financial management “Good governance and financial federal government contributing Aboriginal Community Controlled arising from audits of services, NACCHO Health sector. management of any public organisation welcomes thorough investigation and the $35,000 towards the construction is essential. NACCHO has been working pursuit of appropriate action. of the facility. NACCHO Chair, Mr Justin Mohamed closely with our sector to develop a was responding to a management crisis series of guiding governance principles The Aboriginal Community Controlled The Fregon Community Council has besetting Congress, one of the nations for the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector places the highest provided a further $21,000 towards the biggest and most successful Aboriginal Health Services (ACCHS) across urban, importance on integrity, transparency community health services with a budget and accountability in all matters relating construction of the gymnasium. regional and remote Australia, to assist of $38 million and a client base of almost to governance. organisations to responsibly govern on During a visit to Fregon, the Minister 10,000 central desert people. behalf of their communities in delivering When this is not done, the people who for Families, Community Services “As the Minister of Indigenous Health comprehensive primary health services.” suffer the most are Aboriginal families and and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, Warren Snowdon pointed out in an Mr Mohamed said their Communities.’ Mr Mohamed said. said the new facility would include a free space weights room to enable Fregon’s young people to improve their physical health. 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 “Among the users of the new facility will be members of the Fregon Football or an artist or musician please contact us on (08) 8110 2800. and Softball teams who will use the gymnasium as a dedicated space to in review undertake weights training to keep themselves in peak condition for the Two Mates season,” Ms Macklin said. Two Mates is the true story of the special Melanie Stewart, the author, is the friendship between two young boys who mother of Jack. She was inspired to “It will also provide a central meeting have grown up together in the coastal write Two Mates after watching Jack and place for Fregon’s youth, as part of the town of Broome in Australia’s north-west. Rag’s friendship develop from babies. Government’s commitment to continue Jack is indigenous and Raf is a non- She set out to create a story which to work with Indigenous communities indigenous boy who has spina bifida. showed that physical disability is no barrier to tackle petrol sniffing and other to true friendship. This is her first book. Jack and Raf take the reader on a journey substance misuse. of their daily life growing up in Broome. Illustrated by the author’s mother Together they search for hermit crabs, and Jack’s grandmother, Maggie “Substance misuse has a devastating go hunting for barni, fish for salmon, Prewett, Two Mates is available impact on the health and wellbeing of explore the markets, eat satays and in all good bookshops and online young Aboriginal kids, and often their dress up as superheroes. at www.magabala.com families and communities. The fact that Raf is in a wheelchair is only revealed at the end of “Driven by young people in Fregon, this the story. project will ensure kids are participating in positive activities, including weights training to improve their self-esteem and their fitness, and will help them stay engaged in the community.

“This project is also providing valuable Indigenous job opportunities, with local community members being trained and employed to help build the gymnasium.”

This funding is part of the Government’s $86.3 million Petrol Sniffing Strategy, which aims to reduce the incidence and impact of petrol sniffing and drug and alcohol misuse among young Indigenous people in remote communities.

This project will help build a stronger and safer Fregon and is part of the government’s efforts to close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage.

14 Aboriginal Way, July 2012 paper tracker The Anangu Lands Paper Tracker The South Australian Government does housing so that the existing stock can Ernabella Arts (Pukatja): the is an online project of Uniting not support the proposed legislation as be used more effectively.” construction of a new men’s painting Care Wesley, Adelaide. it considers “voluntary arrangements room, the refurbishment of the office and The Government originally expected the are sufficient at this time. the replacement of a septic/plumbing; The website tracks government review to be completed by October 2010. On 11 May 2012, the Paper Tracker commitments to Anangu (Pitjantjatjara This timeframe was not met. Tjala Arts (Amata): the construction highlighted its strong support for the and Yankunytjatjara people). It publishes of an archives room; and Low Aromatic Fuel Bill 2012 in a letter to On 2 April 2012, the Government accurate, up-to-date information on the South Australian Minister for Mental reported that it was currently Ninuku Arts (Kalka): the construction projects and services that are important Health and Substance Abuse (Hon John considering “the need for a new policy of a new painting room. Ananguku Arts to Anangu. Hill MP). framework for government housing also indicated that a steering committee and for the management of overnight had been established to oversee the The Paper Tracker aims to make In the same letter, we expressed interest visitor accommodation so as to project and that it was aiming to have all it easier for Anangu to work with in knowing if the South Australian improve co-ordination and access” of the work completed by 31 July 2013. governments as equal partners. It helps Government supported “the proposed federal legislation and if not, why not.” on the APY Lands. Anangu make sure governments are The Paper Tracker has congratulated the Australian Government on its decision following through on commitments. We also asked the Minister for information on any action the Government had taken APY Lands: funding for to fund these and other important Aboriginal Way will assist Paper improvements to art centre infrastructure or will be taking this year to ensure Opal art centre infrastructure Tracker by highlighting some of the on the APY Lands.

in review fuel replaces standard unleaded fuel in issues it is following. those South Australian roadhouses that In September 2011, the Australian the Federal Department of Health and Government provided $2.84 million If you want more information Pukatja: access to the internet Ageing has identified as sites where Opal towards the costs of building and on any of these items log on to fuel should be sold. upgrading art centre infrastructure in six Data from last year’s census has www.papertracker.com.au confirmed Pukatja’s status as South In a reply dated 25 June 2012, Minister APY communities. Australia’s largest remote Aboriginal Hill advised the Paper Tracker that in his All of these works are expected to be community. It has also revealed an Opal fuel: mandating its supply view the Federal Government’s existing completed by mid 2013. alarming digital divide. Whereas over in certain locations approach of encouraging retail sites to voluntarily sell and supply Opal fuel had On 13 February 2012, Ananguku Arts 90% of the non-Indigenous households The invention and rollout of Opal fuel led been “very successful” and that “further advised the Paper Tracker that the in Pukatja have internet access at to a “dramatic and sustained decline” in action at the State level” was not required Australian Government’s funding would home; not a single Anangu household petrol sniffing numbers in many Anangu “at this time.” be used for the following developments: (0%) has internet access at home. This communities. However, some roadhouses census data underscores the need for The Paper Tracker will continue to Iwantja Arts: the construction of close to Anangu lands – including at governments to establish free public monitor this issue. a new men’s painting room and the least two in South Australia – have internet access somewhere in Pukatja. refurbishment of the existing art centre; steadfastly refused to stock this new fuel. Their intransigence has frustrated the APY Lands: review of staff Mimili Maku: the construction of new The matters listed above are just a comprehensive rollout of Opal fuel across housing men’s and women’s painting rooms, an sample of the types of issues being a large part of Central Australia. office and a wet area; followed by Paper Tracker. In mid 2010, the South Australian On 1 March 2012, a Bill to “promote Government commenced a review Arts: the construction of a new If you’d like to know more you can the supply” of Opal fuel and “control the of “staff housing needs” on the APY men’s painting room and the re-roofing contact Paper Tracker on (08) 202 supply of other fuels in certain areas” Lands to, among other things, “explore and refurbishment of the existing 5867 or subscribe to their newsletter was introduced into Federal Parliament. opportunities for agencies to share painting area; at www.papertracker.com.au Mabo still brings hope after 20 years The native title system remains Aboriginal and Torres Strait land claims,” “The process of recognising native title The Declaration provides that States challenging 20 years after Mabo but Commissioner Gooda said. itself has been frustrating, bringing hope are to establish and implement ‘a there’s still cause to be optimistic, and expectation of the return of country fair, independent, impartial, open and “But Eddie Mabo’s victory represented according to Social Justice on the one hand, but opening up tensions transparent process … to recognise so much more than an argument about Commissioner Mick Gooda. and wounds around connections to and adjudicate the rights of indigenous land rights. country, family histories and community peoples pertaining to their lands, Commissioner Gooda said Mabo’s relationships on the other hand,” he said. territories and resources’. recognition that terra nullius was a myth “As Professor Mick Dodson observed in was a defining moment for Aboriginal and 1994, the ‘recognition of native title was “Despite all this, I am optimistic that the “The Declaration requires us to go Torres Strait Islander people. more than a recognition of Indigenous original promise of the Mabo decision further than merely tinkering at the property interests, it is also about the can still be realised.” edges of native title reform,” he said. “Mabo was also a moment that divided recognition of our human rights,’” he said. the Australian community, with the mining Mr Gooda said amendments introduced “This reform Bill is a big step in the industry and some state governments “Native title was – and is – a promise to into Parliament in February this year are right direction but we need to go much particularly strident in their opposition, recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait being considered within the context of further to ensure that the Native Title fuelled in no small part by headlines Islander people’s traditional connection Australian government support for the Act is consistent with the Declaration in peddling ill-founded fears that the humble to, and rights and interests in, their lands, United Nations Declaration on the Rights upholding the human rights of Aboriginal backyard would soon be swallowed up by territories and resources. of Indigenous Peoples. and Torres Strait Islander people.”

Aboriginal Way, July 2012 15 Power Cup once again outstanding success The Aboriginal Power Cup Grand Final boys competition was taken out by Salisbury High School (11.8.74) who played Murray Bridge High School (8.9.57), and the girls competition by Murray Bridge High School (7.9.51) who played Salisbury SOUTH AUSTRALIAN High School (3.5.23). NATIVE TITLE SERVICES 36 boys and girls realised their dream of playing football at AAMI Stadium which was made even more special as a curtain raiser to the Power’s AFL Indigenous Level 4 Round clash with North Melbourne. 345 King William Street Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Adelaide SA 5000 Reconciliation Paul Caica said the Grand Final was the culmination of dozens of competitive football games, played by Editor around 300 students from 25 school sites, held at Alberton Oval last Thursday Keith Thomas and Friday. “The commitment, efforts and enthusiasm of this year’s students has Journalist made the 2012 Aboriginal Power Cup Lesley Johns particularly special and fitting as we celebrated the five year anniversary of the program, with it aligned to the AFL’s Indigenous Round for the first time,” Advertising Enquiries Minister Caica said. (08) 8110 2800 “The State Government is a proud supporter of this initiative that encourages Aboriginal students tostay Circulation in school and attain their SACE along 10,000 with developing pathways for further education or employment that will help them to lead positive and healthy lives.” Port Adelaide Football Club Chief Executive Keith Thomas said “Port Adelaide as a Football Club is committed to giving back to the community and developing young Aboriginal students’ skills both on and off the football field. If you have any stories “In addition to participating in the football carnival, students were awarded points of interest to our readers, for completing their school curriculum please address any tasks over terms one and two as part of

Top left: Auntie Josie Agius, Kaurna Elder, at Alberton Oval. Top right: A player from the combined team of [email protected] correspondence to: the SACE-accredited Aboriginal Power Roma Mitchell Secondary, Valley View Secondary, and Para Hills High takes a mark. (other player: Windsor Cup subject. The school work was a Gardens Vocational College). Middle: Closing performance by the Kuma Kaaru dance group, led by Jack

[email protected] critical part in determining which teams Buckskin. Bottom: Salisbury High School girls’ team take the field for the Grand Final. Photos played in the Grand Final games at AAMI Stadium on Saturday.” Santos Vice President Eastern Australia James Baulderstone said “Our aim is to Stay in touch help young Aboriginal people reach their full potential by talking to them about Name:______their career dreams and then putting in place some training and employment Address:______opportunities at Santos to help them Aboriginal Way pursue them.” ______South Australian In addition to the Grand Final winners, ______Postcode:______Native Title Services several awards were handed out to teams Level 4 who stood out over the carnival weekend Phone:______345 King William Street and throughout the 2012 program. Email: ______Adelaide SA 5000 The Aboriginal Power Cup is a partnership between the State Government, DX no:______Ph: 8110 2800 Santos and Power Community Ltd, the No of copies:______Fax: 8110 2811 community development arm of Port FREECALL: 1800 010 360 Adelaide Football Club. Is this an alteration to our current records? Yes No It encourages Aboriginal secondary school students to continue with Would you like to be added to the mailing list? Yes No The Editor has the final their education or training andforge decision on all stories and career pathways through an innovative Would you like to be sent regular curriculum mix involving cultural advertising that appear in activities, teamwork, life skills, healthy information about SANTS? Yes No this publication. eating, physical activity, leadership and ISSUE 49 creative design.

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