Aboriginal Way Issue 46, Oct 2011 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services Colin ‘Eyes’ off a healthy future

South Australia’s Indigenous AFL stars have lent their support to a major new health initiative aimed at preventing eye disease. The campaign, run by Sight For All and the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia, is aimed at South Australia’s Aboriginal community. A song, written and performed by talented Aboriginal hip hop artist Colin Darcy is at the centre of the campaign. Read more about it on page 5. Photocourtesy Michael Errey. New houses for Koonibba and Yalata Twenty new houses will be built and 20 Owners and landholding body, the South Australian Minister for Housing $290 million over ten years and homes will be refurbished at Koonibba Aboriginal Lands Trust. Jennifer Rankine said this agreement represents an unprecedented level of and Yalata under a new agreement would create a number of opportunities investment by any Government in remote “Decent housing is essential for protecting for local communities. Indigenous housing in South Australia. under the National Partnership on children, improving health, education and Remote Indigenous Housing. employment and for re-building positive “Local Indigenous people will have access Ms Rankine said that over the last two community norms,” Minister Macklin said. The South Australian communities of to employment and training opportunities years through the National Partnership as part of the housing construction works Koonibba and Yalata have signed 40 year “The Australian Government is working hard on Remote Indigenous Housing and other and there isa minimum target of 20% leases which will allow the work to begin. with all States and Territories to deliver Commonwealth funding some 86 new better housing for Indigenous Australians. local Indigenous employment,” she said. houses and 171 refurbishments have Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs been delivered in remote South Australian “Getting housing right is critical to closing “The Aboriginal Lands Trust has been Jenny Macklin said 20 new houses and 20 communities by the South Australian the gap on Indigenous disadvantage.” instrumental in securing these leases refurbishments are expected to be delivered and the Australian and South Australian Government. This includes 35 refurbishments in the two communities in 2011–12. Land tenure is needed to underpin the Governments commends the ALT for their completed in Yalata and Koonibba. Government’s investment in housing contribution towards better outcomes for The successful lease negotiations Work is on track to complete 54 new and infrastructure and to ensure that Indigenous communities.” with each of the Koonibba and Yalata governments have responsibility for houses and 39 refurbishments across communities follows extensive consultation maintenance and are able to implement The National Partnership Agreement remote South Australia under the with the community residents, Traditional proper tenancy management. is an investment of just more than National Partnership this financial year.

Inside: New business opens employment doors 3 NAIDOC 2011 – Change: The next step is ours 9 Captains’ Forum focuses on making sport accessible 10 Kokatha Uwankara give green light to minerals exploration

Minerals exploration and former claims. Additionally, as a result program will not be blocked unless there 21 August 2009, Kokatha Uwankara development will go ahead on of the sale of mining interests in the are real and legitimate cultural concerns has successfully negotiated a number the Carrapeteena prospect, in Carrapateena prospect area, OZ Minerals about the area to be explored. of mineral exploration agreements with central South Australia, following Carrapateena has assumed the rights companies such as Holcim (Australia) Indications for OZ Minerals’ exploration the signing of an agreement and obligations of Teck Australia in Pty Ltd, Minotaur Exploration Limited, activities look favourable. between the native title holders relation to the prospect area. UXA Resources Limited, Barrick Gold and the exploration company. “The Kokatha Uwankara people are Pty Ltd, Kara Resources Pty Ltd and The amended Native Title Mining not opposed to mineral exploration,” Athena Mines Pty Ltd. Kokatha Uwankara The Kokatha Uwankara Native Title Agreement imposes reciprocal obligations native title claimant applicant, is also in active negotiations with Archer Claimants have entered into a Deed on OZ Minerals Carrapateena and the Andrew Starkey said. Exploration Limited, Tasman Resources of Acknowledgement and Assumption Kokatha Uwankara Native Title claimants. Limited and Monax Mining Limited. with mining company OZ Minerals “We are definitely not out to block For example OZ Minerals Carrapateena Carrapateena Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of mining, it’s just that some places are CEO of South Australian Native must consult with and obtain authorisation OZ Minerals Limited. too important culturally and spiritually to Title Services, Parry Agius, said the from the Kokatha Uwankara Native Title allow drilling activities. The OZ Minerals agreement should be viewed as an The Deed marks the agreement between Claimants before commencing any mining scenario is far away enough from the example of how South Australian the parties to allow for the ongoing exploration activity in the prospect area. Lake’s surface that Kokatha is prepared native title groups are willing to exploration and development of the Similarly, the Kokatha Uwankara Native to allow some exploration there,” he said. negotiate appropriate exploration Carrapateena prospect, located in Title Claimants must not interfere with such and development opportunities. central South Australia, on the eastern exploration activities once they have been OZ Minerals Manager Director and margin of the Gawler Craton. authorised. It is envisaged that Aboriginal CEO Terry Burgess said he was looking “Aboriginal people are well aware that minerals exploration and development Heritage and native title interests will forward to continuing to work with the The Deed amends an existing agreement is important and can lead to important be protected, but not exclusively at the Kokatha Uwankara. and supersedes and substantially employment and education opportunities expense of mining interests. replicates previous agreements, dating “We enjoy good relationships with the to local communities,” said Mr Agius. back to early 2006, between Teck The agreement demonstrates the Kokatha Traditional Owners around our mine “It’s all about balance, balancing the rights Australia Pty Ltd, the Kokatha Uwankara Uwankara is not opposed to mineral at Prominent Hill and we hope we can and interests of all parties,” he said. Native Title Claimants and formerly exploration on the area of their registered share the benefits of our activities with overlapping native title claim groups. native title claim, even where the prospect the Kokatha Uwankara in similar ways,” is located close to Lake Torrens. said Mr Burgess. The prospect area is now subject to a single claim for native title in the land, The news should give comfort to mineral Since becoming registered Keeping following the discontinuance of some explorers in this area that their exploration claimants to native title in the land on Black Significant agreement for Business Adnyamathanha in the Black The Adnyamathanha people Government to share responsibility Wildlife, who is responsible for the The AEMEE Annual Conference will have a greater role in in managing the park. management of parks, formally will be held this year in Mackay, relinquishes his management Queensland on 27–28 October. running the Flinders Ranges. “This is a significant step in responsibilities, which are instead reconciliation between Indigenous and The theme for the Conference will An agreement with the South vested with a co-management board. be “Keeping Black Business in the Australian Government includes non-Indigenous Australians in South Black” and will be focuss on financing including being able to limit access Australia. These agreements will make “It dictates that a Flinders Ranges and business models and exploring for tourists to some sacred areas a significant contribution to Aboriginal National Park Co-Management Board be opportunities around mining, energy and unlimited hunting rights. self- determination and wellbeing and established later this year, consisting of will increase the number of Aboriginal four Adnyamathanha People nominated and exploration. Minister for Environment and South Australians in leadership by ATLA, three officers from the More detailed informaiton on the Conservation Paul Caica and the positions,’’ he said. Department of Environment and Natural program and registration costs Chairman of the Adnyamathanha Resources and a member nominated are available via the AEMEE website “On March 30 2009, the Federal Court Traditional Lands Association Vince by myself,’’ he said. www.aemee.org.au Coulthard, signed two significant awarded the Adnyamathanha People agreements that recognise the rights non-exclusive rights over 41,000 square “The CMA allows the Adnyamathanha The conference will be held at the of the traditional owners over the kilometres of land in the north of the People, through the co-management Mackay Entertainment and Convention board, to determine how the park is Flinders Ranges National Park. State, including part of the Flinders Centre and will again follow the Minerals Ranges National Park, as part of the run to ensure their cultural, economic, Council of Australia’s (MCA’s) Sustainable Mr Caica and Mr Coulthard signed the State’s largest ever native title claim. social and environmental aspirations are Development Conference. Indigenous Land Use Agreement and enhanced in a manner consistent with the The State Government has since The Board of AEMEE hope that the Co-Management Agreement for the management objectives for the park. negotiated the ILUA and CMA for the 2011 conference will again attract Flinders Ranges National Park at a Flinders Ranges National Park with Mr Caica said the Board will work with strong interest from Aboriginal ceremony attended by about 200 the Adnyamathanha. the State Government to develop a businesses around Australia as members of the Adnyamathanha new management plan for the park, well as interest from procurement community, at the “Ikara” Meeting Place “I would like to acknowledge the strong which will seek to protect the cultural and supply chain staff from the site, near the Old Wilpena Homestead. relationship between the Adnyamathanha significance of the park for the resource sector. People and the State Government, which The ILUA recognises the traditional traditional owners, conserve the cultural Aboriginal Enterprises in Mining, made the process of establishing these owners rights’ over the park, allows and natural heritage, create social Exploration and Energy Ltd (AEMEE) is agreements so much easier.” them to carry out activities on the land development and economic opportunities an incorporated not-for-profit company and offers better protection of Aboriginal Mr Caica said the CMA is a unique for Adnyamathanha families and set up to grow Indigenous businesses heritage, while the CMA provides the arrangement in Australia, where communities, and provide memorable in Australia and overseas in mining and framework for ATLA and the State the Director of National Parks and experiences for visitors. allied industries.

2 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 New business opens employment doors A business designed to train, employ McMahon, the chair of the Aboriginal I am delighted that Intract is now fully “It’s a celebration of the hard work and open long-term career pathways Foundation of South Australia, Rick Allert, operational and ready to take on new we have put in to reach this point, for Aboriginal Australians has been AO, the CEO of the Aboriginal Foundation projects across the state”, he said. and the exciting future that lies ahead… officially launched. of South Australia, Grahame Tonkin, and it’s a very proud day for me”, he said. So far, nine graduates have commenced Intract general manager, John Briggs. ‘Intract’ was officially launched on August work with Intract on various projects As a business, Intract provides 29 at McMahon Services headquarters Intract was formed through partnership around Adelaide and country areas contracting services to the mining and in Dry Creek. of the Aboriginal Foundation of South including Milang and Woomera. civil construction industry, such as road Australia and McMahon Services. The Federal Minister for Indigenous The inaugural group includes twin building and maintenance, large-scale Employment and Economical Development, Mr McMahon said the launch was a brothers James and Jarrod Clark/ earthworks, land rehabilitation and plant Mark Arbib launched the business during a significant occasion because it marked Rantassa and 2008 Young Citizen of the and equipment hire. visit to Adelaide. the future of Intract. Year, Jessica Parker. For more information about Official guests included Managing “Seeing the recent projects we have Intract General Manager, John Briggs, Intract call 8203 3100 or director of McMahon services, David delivered is very rewarding, and said he was very proud of the achievement. visit www.intract.com.au

Above: Grahame Tokin (CEO Aboriginal Foundation of SA) and Tom Jenkin (SANTS). Above: Michael Long (Indigenous Ambassador, McMahon Services) and Jessicca Parker (Intract).

Above: Intract graduates and staff.

Above: Tom Jenkin (SANTS), Ted Byrt (AFSA Board Member), and Eddie Fry (AFSA Deputy Chair). Above: Federal Minister for Indigenous Employment and Economic Development, Mark Arbib.

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 3 National Indigenous South Australian native Carbon Fund to title claims update ensure benefits Adnyamathanha First Peoples of the River Legislation for a Carbon farming a framework of negotiation and consent Flinders Ranges Murray & Mallee Region Riverland and Murray Mallee Region Initiative scheme was passed by the should be established to provide certainty Part settled through approved In mediation: Federal Court. Federal Parliament on August 23 and and promote partnerships between native determination (March 2009) will be operational from the start of title and other land and carbon interests,” Balance of claim in mediation: Federal Gawler Ranges December 2011. he said. Court/National Native Title Tribunal. North of Eyre Peninsula In mediation: Federal Court/ As part of the scheme, the government The rights for native title holders and Adnyamathanha 3 National Native Title Tribunal. pledged $22 million for an Indigenous claimants to enter into the carbon market Flinders Ranges (application in relation Kaurna Carbon Fund to ensure indigenous land using their exclusive or non-exclusive to s. 47A and s. 47B of the NTA) Fleurieu Peninsula north to owners, including native title holders and possession will potentially benefit the In mediation: Federal Court claimants, benefit from carbon farming. relationship between Indigenous and Port Broughton. In mediation: mainstream Australia. Adnyamathanha 4 National Native Title Tribunal. The National Indigenous Climate Change East of Port Augusta extending Steering Committee welcomes the The Steering Committee is currently Kokatha Uwankara beyond Quorn and Wilmington Lake Torrens Region new legislation and is pleased with directing the work on Indigenous Not in mediation. Not in mediation. the government’s engagement with Co-benefits that is being undertaken Indigenous groups on the issue. by a research team. Arabunna Nauo Central SA including Lake Eyre Eyre Peninsula “Engagement with the Government on The inclusion of Co-benefits in the CFI In mediation: Federal Court/ Not in mediation. this issue has been positive to date regulations has the potential to “bridge National Native Title Tribunal. and we want to ensure the principle of the divide between Indigenous Australia Ngadjuri Nation Indigenous land equals Indigenous benefit and mainstream Australia through Barngarla Southern Flinders Ranges is in the CFI”, says Rowan Foley, Chair of providing a mechanism for the purchase Eyre Peninsula. Not in mediation. In mediation: Federal Court/ National Native Title Tribunal. the Steering Committee. of carbon credits with identified social, Dieri environmental and cultural co-benefits”, The scheme will enable farmers and land Central SA east of Lake Eyre Ngarrindjeri Mr Foley said. River Murray, Lakes and holders to receive carbon credits by In mediation: Federal Court. Coorong Region. In mediation: reducing emissions from livestock, feral “Indigenous co-benefits will for the first Dieri 2 National Native Title Tribunal. animal and savanna fires or increasing time allow mainstream Australia to be Eastern SA north of Lake Frome Nukunu the amount of carbon that is stored in directly involved with Indigenous Australia In mediation: Federal Court/ Spencer Gulf Region soils or trees. by funding elements of the management National Native Title Tribunal. of traditional country, which in some Not in mediation. Individuals or companies wanting to cases will lead to the development of De Rose Hill-Ilpalka Aboriginal cancel out or ‘offset’ their greenhouse Ramindjeri relationships and therefore greater Corporation Compensation Claim gas emissions can purchase the carbon Southern Fleurieu Peninsula cooperation. It will provide an important Far northwest SA and adjacent to credits from farmers and landholders. and Kangaroo Island. In mediation: incentive for indigenous participation APY Lands. Not in mediation. National Native Title Tribunal. Methods to reduce emissions from in carbon projects both on and off Eringa Tjayiwara/Unmuru landfills and methane from livestock are indigenous lands”, he said. Far north SA including portion currently being developed. Far northwest SA and adjacent A workshop on the proposed co-benefits Witjira National Park to APY Lands. In mediation: South Australian Native Title Services scheme was recently held by the research Area over Witjira National Park National Native Title Tribunal. CEO, Parry Agius, said it is important for team with Native Title representatives, in settled through approved the rights of non-exclusive native title Adelaide. A paper on the scheme will be determination (September 2008) Wangkangurru/Yarluyandi holders and native title claimants are released in early October. In mediation: Federal Court. Simpson Desert Region and recognised in the carbon economy and in extending into QLD In 2009–10 about 6 million Australian Eringa 2 the establishment of carbon projects. In mediation: Federal Court/ carbon credits (worth approximately Far north SA including portion National Native Title Tribunal. “We [SANTS] continue to support the $150m) were traded. Witjira National Park introduction of the CFI to facilitate a Area over Witjira National Park Wirangu 2 With the new carbon farming initiative the Eyre Peninsula and West Coast carbon economy that includes a platform settled through approved land will be a main source of voluntary In mediation: National Native for indigenous people, including native determination (September 2008) carbon credits. Title Tribunal. title holders and claimants, to be strong In mediation: Federal Court. participants and contributors. To maximise The National Indigenous Climate Change Yandruwandha/Yawarrawarrka Eringa 3 the indigenous opportunity in carbon Steering Committee and the national Innamincka area. Not in mediation. North of Oodnadatta futures, it is important that the rights native title council, along with other In mediation: Federal Court. Information provided by the National and interests in carbon and as a project stakeholders, are still in negotiation Native Title Tribunal – visit www.nntt.gov.au for more about native title. proponent extend beyond exclusive with the government to ensure the Far West Coast Far West Coast SA For information on claim activity (other than native title to include non-exclusive native CFI provides equal opportunities for mediation) contact South Australian Native title holders and registered native title all Aboriginal people and Torres Strait In mediation: Federal Court. Title Services. applicants. In such circumstances, Islanders across Australia. Funding to protect heritage sites South Australian Native Title The Indigenous Land Corporation Corporation to go ahead on native title land encourage other native title holders to Services on behalf of De Rose Hill approved funding for the materials occupied by non-Aboriginal pastoralists. apply for ILC funding to assist them with and construction of fences to protect property-based projects. Ilpalka Aboriginal Corporation was South Australian Native Title Services 5 cultural sites that are currently under successful in their application for welcome this achievement and De Rose Hill was the first native title threat of cattle. funding to protect Aboriginal heritage consider the project will open up more determination in South Australia. sites on De Rose Hill Station, in the It is the first property-based project opportunities for heritage protection north of South Australia. supported by the Indigenous Land on recognised native title lands, and

4 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 Colin ‘Eyes’ off a healthy future Talented Aboriginal hip hop artist “It was an honour and pleasure to write A double page spread placed in the AFL Dr James Muecke, the Chairman of Sight Colin Darcy and his music are at ‘Eyes’. If my song can get through to Crows scrapbook is being delivered for All Foundation said that diabetes the centre of a major new health people and help them understand that to 40,000 students in South Australia, in the Aboriginal population is caused initiative aimed at South Australia’s some eye diseases are preventable then including Aboriginal kids, to promote eye mostly by poor diet. Aboriginal people. that will be great,” said Colin.“Music can health.It promotes the traffic-light healthy have a big impact in people’s lives. I hope eating system and three easy tips to keep “…one of the key messages in the video Colin has written a song called Eyes, the this song makes a difference,” he said. eyes healthy: keep glasses safe, clean is to buy better food,” said Dr Mueke. lyrics of which have been designed to your face and get your eyes checked. raise awareness of the major blinding ‘Eyes’ features Kaliah Alice who also Diabetes is ravaging the eyesight diseases that afflict Aboriginal Australian works for SANTS. The song is being played through SANTS of the adult Aboriginal population. people. radio program, Aboriginal Message which A video of the song, which features is broadcast throughout Australia. Diabetes is ten times more common Sight For All, the Aboriginal Health players from the Adelaide Crows and in Aboriginal people than in the Council of South Australia and the Port Power, will be played on television Blindness rates in Australian mainstream population. Adelaide Crows Football Club and in regional areas and the song will be Aboriginal adults are over six times Port Power planned the eye disease played on radio through Aboriginal the mainstream rate. Over one third of indigenous awareness and prevention campaigns. programs and networks. Trachoma is a blinding yet preventable people with diabetes have diabetic Colin, who works for South Australian Andrew McLeod is an ambassador fly-borne infection that begins in childhood eye disease. Many are not been Native Title Services, said he was happy and Lowitja O’Donoghue is a patron and is still an endemic problem in the adequately screened or treated for to be part of an important health initiative. of Sight For All. outback communities of Australia. its blinding complications. Indigenous health statistics released

The Australian Institute of Health ‘When it comes to health status diabetes were 4 times the rate of other smoked during pregnancy at around 3 and Welfare has released a report and outcomes, some significant Australians in 2007–08.’ times the rate of non-Indigenous mothers health gains have been made towards and the rate of Indigenous imprisonment detailing statistics and analysis on The report looks at 5 domains of closing the gap in health disadvantage increased by 11% since 2007.’ the state of Aboriginal and Torres determinants of health – environmental between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Strait Islander health. factors, socioeconomic factors, Analysis of health system performance Australians,’ said AIHW spokesperson community capacity, health behaviours The report, Aboriginal and Torres shows considerable improvements in Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman. and person-related factors. Strait Islander Health Performance some areas, for example, the proportion ‘For example, deaths from avoidable Framework: detailed analyses, provides ‘Recent improvements in health of Indigenous women attending at least causes among Indigenous Australians over 2,000 pages of comprehensive determinants include: a decline in the one antenatal session in pregnancy has declined by 20% between 1997 and analysis against 71 health indicators proportion of Indigenous Australians increased to 97%. However, gaps remain 2008 and the gap between Indigenous covering health status and outcomes, aged 15 years and over who are current in access to services relative to need for and non-Indigenous infant mortality has smokers (52% to 47%); an increase determinants of health and health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. closed significantly.’ in Indigenous school retention rates systems performance. The AIHW is a major national agency ‘But, there are many areas where further from Year 10 to 12 (46% to 50%) and an increase in the employment rate for set up by the Australian Government to Data from this report was used to improvements are needed to close the Indigenous Australians (44% to 54%),’ provide reliable, regular and relevant produce the Aboriginal and Torres gap in health disadvantage. For instance, Dr Al-Yaman said. information and statistics on Australia’s Strait Islander Health Performance babies of Indigenous mothers are still health and welfare. Framework 2010 report released twice as likely to be of low birthweight as ‘But there are several areas of health earlier this year by the Australian babies born to non-Indigenous mothers, determinants where further work is The report can be found at Health Ministers’ Conference. and Indigenous hospitalisation rates for required, for example, Indigenous mothers www.aihw.gov.au

Room for improvement Improving Smiles • Indigenous children are twice as likely as non-Indigenous children to live in households with daily smokers (65% vs 32% in 2007–08) in the APY Lands • Proportions of Indigenous students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 achieving reading, writing and numeracy benchmarks are lower compared to non-Indigenous children A new mobile dental van and and chronic respiratory problems,” he said. • In 2008, approximately 49% of Indigenous Australian adults were in the equipment will help provide better The Australian Government provided lowest quintile of equivalised gross weekly household income compared dental health care to Aboriginal $276,650 to buy and fit out the new with 20% of non-Indigenous Australians. Only 4.9% of Indigenous Australians people in the far north west of van and is also providing $144,562 for were in the highest quintile of equivalised gross weekly household income South Australia. compared with 22% of non-Indigenous Australians mobile dental equipment for use in the The van, which is run by Nganampa APY Lands. • While Indigenous Australians are less likely than non-Indigenous Australians Health Council, was launched in July to consume alcohol, of those who do consume alcohol, around 55% “This funding will be used to purchase by Minister for Indigenous Health, consumed it at long-term risky or high risk levels mobile dental equipment that can be Warren Snowdon. • An estimated 23% of Indigenous Australians reported substance use in the transported by 4WD and set up in aged last 12months, and 43% reported ever using a substance “The previous mobile dental service care facilities or clinics where existing vehicle had reached the end of its life mobile clinics may be impractical or • The rate of Indigenous imprisonment has increased by 11% since after travelling more than 110,000 impossible to set up,” he said. 2007Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers smoked during pregnancy kilometres on outback roads since 1993,” at around three times the rate of non-Indigenous mothers “I acknowledge the great work of the said Minister Snowdon. • The level of sedentary physical activity for Indigenous Australians has Nganampa Health Council and their increased between 2001 and 2004–05 from 37% to 47% “This mobile dental service vehicle will health staff for their contribution to ensure dental health professionals are this great dental service. You do a very • Approximately 5% of Indigenous children did not usually eat fruit and 4% able to reach people scattered across important job for your community.” did not usually eat vegetables while a further 33% reported consuming one the APY Lands so they can get the high serve or less of fruit per day and 27% reported having one serve or less of The funding has been provided quality dental care they need. vegetables per day through round one of the National • Approximately 60% of Indigenous adults were overweight or obese in “The importance of healthy teeth can not Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure 2004–05, which is an increase from 1995 and 2001. Indigenous Australians be underestimated, as we know poor Program (NRRHIP) and the Indigenous are nearly twice as likely to be obese as non-Indigenous Australians. dental health is often linked with chronic Dental Services in Rural and Regional conditions such as heart disease, diabetes Areas program.

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 5 Health, safety and well-being targeted in new action plan by Lesley Johns • Discussions are underway regarding a Income management immediate access to tools to better further Centre in Pukatja. budget and control their money. Children are the priority of a new and budgeting joint-government plan to improve • These centres will provide a hub for Centrelink teams and money The South Australian Government has life on the Anangu Pitjatjantjara services to better support families, management teams have been working agreed to ensure that the foundations are Yankunytjatjara Lands. women and children in the APY Lands. in the APY lands over past weeks to in place for a broader scheme of income management if monitoring and work The initiative resulted after crisis talks help ensure families receiving welfare Ensuring stores are underway with the community shows that were called by the Federal Indigenous payments have access to tools to help functioning properly this is needed. Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin after media them budget properly. The South Australian Government is publicity over a series of issues regarding So far more than 30 families have These foundations will ensure that child working with the APY Executive to South Australian Government service signed up to receive their Centrelink protection and family support services delivery on the Lands. address concerns about the operation of payments weekly rather than fortnightly are in place to follow up and address the stores in Mintabie. It is proposed that reports of child malnutrition and neglect South Australian Minister for Aboriginal and Centrelink has assisted 170 people the new Mintabie lease contain provisions and fulfil the recommendations of the Affairs, Grace Portolesi has come under living on the APY Lands in relation to their to address these matters, including: Mullighan Inquiry. fire in recent weeks over a string of existing Centrepay arrangements, which problems, including claims that children • Regulating the practice of book up ensure people can have regular amounts Income management needs to be under- living on the Lands were starving. to ensure no unscrupulous practices paid to stores via Centrepay. pinned by family support programs and The crisis talks were held in Adelaide are occurring. This will complement Centrelink are rolling out new Centrepay child protection services to refer families on 28 September. the ongoing South Australian Police contracts to stores, which will limit the to income management if needed. investigation. items that Centrepay deductions can be The Ministers agreed important further Future Directions used to pay for, and excludes items such actions to deliver on commitments • Restricting the sale and consumption as alcohol and tobacco. The Ministers also discussed long-term announced in early September to of alcohol. plans for improving governance and help support families and create safe The Ministers also discussed the • Requiring OPAL fuel to be sold in service delivery on the Lands. The State communities for children. potential for a broader income Mintabie ensuring it is available and Federal Government have agreed management scheme in the APY lands. Among the issues agreed on are: across the Lands. to negotiate with the APY Executive Income management is in place in to develop a Regional Partnership Family and wellbeing centres This work complements the broader work other places in Australia and is helping Agreement for the APY Lands. that the State and Federal Governments are • A new Family and Wellbeing Centre families manage their budgets. Evaluation doing with APY Executive to improve store This agreement will establish a will be constructed in Mimili by the of existing approaches to income management in on the APY Lands. The APY uniform government investment end of 2012. management is underway. Executive are also currently investigating strategy across the region, to provide • Upgrades to the existing facilities will a suite of licences, regulations and leasing Ministers today agreed to closely monitor a coordinated response to priorities enable a centre to be operational in arrangements for stores to ensure food the effect of the work already underway identified for the Lands and eliminate Amata by mid 2012. security for the Lands. in the APY Lands to help people gain duplication or gaps. APY food shortage? Not so, say leaders There’s little doubt that years of Nganampa Health Council’s John Singer These included: also been revealed that Ms Portolesi neglect and inaction by successive waded into the debate saying there was • Failed to spend $4.8 million of federal has spent more time touring Europe governments has resulted in little no emergency, no crisis. funding intended for Indigenous than she has on the APY Lands,” said change on the Lands. communities on the APY Lands the Liberals statement. He told Aboriginal Way that some • Never visited Fregon – the Housing, health, education, food – if you “In fact, Ms Portolesi has not even spent parents were struggling to provide community at the centre of the live on the Lands, you will find it difficult to one night on the Lands, preferring fly in, healthy food for their children but that food scandal on the Lands fly out media opportunities. receive even the most basic of services. there was no emergency. • Failed to release a report into Leader of the Opposition Isobel Redmond In September, the plight of some children essential services on the Lands The SA Opposition, predictably called on incoming Premier Jay Weatherill on the Lands became the subject of front despite promising it in June slammed the Aboriginal Affairs to to start looking out for the interests page news and much political posturing. • Failed to implement recommendations of our Aboriginal communities. Minister Grace Portolesi, saying from the 2004 Lowitja O’Donoghue It was reported that some children were she was ineffectual. and Tim Costello APY Lands’ Report “Labor has an appalling record going hungry and that food parcels were on Aboriginal affairs and there being delivered to the Lands by the Red The Liberals released a statement “In more shameful evidence of a is no sign things will improve under Cross and Uniting Care Wesley. outlining Ms Portolesi’s failings. disengaged Labor Government, it has Mr Weatherill’s leadership. 16 Indigenous graduates join WA marine transport industry

A group of West Australian the remaining four are expected to find on land and at sea in boat handling, Senator Arbib said it was critical Indigenous job seekers has secured jobs in the marine sector. deckhand duties, marine safety, that Indigenous Australians had the work in the marine transport dogging, rigging and working at support and training they needed “OMSA is a company whose operations industry, thanks to more than heights and in confined spaces. to take up jobs. include marine support for Chevron’s $320 000 in support from the “Indigenous employment is not a giant Gorgon liquefied natural gas “Many of the graduates have had to Australian Government. short-term issue. Over the next four project on Barrow Island in the Pilbara,” move away from their families, friends years the Australian Government has Minister for Indigenous Employment and communities to take up this training Senator Arbib said. committed almost $650 million to the and Economic Development Mark Arbib and have now positioned themselves in a Indigenous Employment Program and and Senator for Western Australia “This has been a challenging training great place to gain long-term, sustainable $50 million to the Indigenous Youth course for these graduates, some of Louise Pratt have congratulated the employment in the maritime industry,” Careers Pathway Program,” whom have had to overcome sea sickness 16 Indigenous graduates on completing Senator Pratt said. Senator Arbib said. their training at the Port of Geraldton. and a fear of heights to get through.” “The Australian Government, “This is part of the Australian Senator Arbib said 12 of the 16 graduates Senator Pratt said the 10-week through the Indigenous Employment Government’s target to create more would take up employment with Offshore course, provided by Geraldton’s Durack Program, committed $323 000 than 100 000 jobs for Indigenous Marine Services Alliance (OMSA), while Institute of Technology, included training to support the program.” Australians by 2018.”

6 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 ‘Tita Yangadlitya’ – retail jobs for the future

An innovative program which aims fishmongers, shop assistants, store “The retail initiative builds on the “The network comprises large to create job opportunities for 250 workers, customer service operators, night successful ‘Connecting Aboriginal South Australian employers Aboriginal people over the next three fillers and reserve stock hand operators. People to Mining’ program where up supporting Commonwealth and to150 Aboriginal job seekers have the years has been launched in Adelaide “There’ll also be 100 training State training and employment targets by the Minister Assisting the Minister opportunities provided each year over opportunity to undertake training leading for Aboriginal people. The Clusters for Employment, Training and the next three years for people to to job opportunities in the mining sector act on a commitment to Aboriginal Further Education, Tom Kenyon. improve their skills through Certificate II at regional sites across the State. employment from their employer or Certificate III Retail courses. “The program, ‘Tita Yangadlitya’ - which “The retail program has been developed members and sponsor projects best translates to ‘Retail for the Future’ “The initiative is part of the wider Retail through a partnership between Service aimed at preparing Aboriginal people – assists Aboriginal people experiencing Indigenous Employment Program and will Skills SA and the Aboriginal Employment for employment. contribute towards the SA Strategic Plan barriers to employment to work towards Retail Industry Cluster with the State and target of halving the employment gap “Participating employers include Coles, gaining job opportunities and a career Federal Governments. between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Woolworths, Drake Supermarkets, IGA-D, path in the retail sector,” Mr Keynon said. people by 2018. “The Aboriginal Employment Retail IKEA, The Pharmacy Guild SA, Harris “This includes providing opportunities “520 Aboriginal people will need to gain Industry Cluster is one of the seven Scarfe, KFC, Baker’s Delight, Target, as checkout operators and pathways and sustain employment each year if we formed by the Aboriginal Employment K-Mart, Chapleys Foodland and Big W,” to becoming butchers, bakers and are to achieve this target,” Mr Kenyon said. Industry Champions Network in 2010. Mr Kenyon said. Indigenous Australians to play key workforce role

Indigenous Australians will play Employees Conference, which is Mr Gray said there were more than 80,300 The Indigenous Employment Program an increasingly important role in supported by 40 Federal Government placements into employment of Indigenous had exceeded its 2010-11 target by 14 the Australian workforce according agencies, Mr Gray called on all employers Australians through Job Services Australia per cent, with 31,000 commencements to the Special Minister of State, to review their employment practices in the two years up to June 2011. in jobs and training. Gary Gray. with a view to providing more Indigenous work opportunities. With employers being more aware of the value to their business of employing He said a solid foundation had been laid Indigenous Australians and implementing in recent years. strategies to attract and retain Indigenous employees, Mr Gray urged all employers The Pathways Program has delivered over 660 jobs for trainees, cadets and to follow suit. graduates since 2005, with further “It is critical that Indigenous Australians outcomes currently being finalised. In 2010 have the support and training they need the Indigenous Australian Government to take up their share of the jobs being Diploma Program provided employment to created over the coming decades,” a further 71 Indigenous APS employees. Mr Gray said. “You can see some real progress, but we know to close the employment gap an “About 56 per cent of the Indigenous extra 100,000 indigenous Australians need population is under 25, so it is to be in employment by 2018. important that employers and public sector agencies provide training “The Australian Public Service has a opportunities now and ensure there significant role to play in helping us is a strong transition from school reach this target. to work so that we see the benefits “The Government knows that we can’t in the coming years.” ask employers to create opportunities In Adelaide to address the national for Indigenous people unless we are Australian Public Service Indigenous doing it ourselves.” ACCC allows collective bargaining for remote community stores

The Australian Competition and wellbeing of the members of remote Consumer Commission will allow a indigenous communities in the APY collective bargaining arrangement Lands,” ACCC chairman Rod Sims said. between a group of community Collective bargaining refers to two stores in the remote Anangu or more competitors, typically small Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in the far northwest of businesses, collectively negotiating South Australia. terms and conditions with a supplier or customer. The Mai Wiru Stores Group will collectively negotiate terms and The ACCC may approve a collective conditions with suppliers of essential bargaining notification when it is satisfied grocery and supermarket items. that the public benefits outweigh the public detriments. However, the ACCC “The ACCC considers the arrangements may review this notification at any time. will help facilitate the reliable supply of essential groceries, which will have The protection started on 21 September a positive effect upon the health and 2011 and expires in three years.

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 7 Wirranendi Interpretive Trail launched in west park lands

The Wirranendi Interpretive Trail has been launched in Adelaide’s west park lands.

Located in Wirranendi Park (Park 23), the Wirranendi Interpretive Trail is a joint initiative of the Adelaide City Council and the Department of Planning and Local Government.

Using an unsealed section of the Park Lands path, the trail provides a fun place for children, tourists and the local community to explore, discover and reconnect with nature.

The trail is marked with a series of beautiful, uniquely handcrafted stones and sculptures that leads visitors through the Park Lands – and is a wonderful example of education and art intertwining with nature.

One of the aims for the trail is to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the South Australian community through the significant revegetation work in restoring the park’s indigenous vegetation. As such Indigenous Artists were invited to create some of the artwork. Above: Left to right: John Nelson, Sally Wickes, Councillor Sue Clearihan, Martin Corbin, Sylvio Apponyi, Shereen Rankine. Funding to assist job seekers get into mining

Up to 150 Aboriginal job seekers Port Augusta, Prominent Hill and training in vocations related to the mining gap in employment outcomes in the will have the opportunity to Iluka mines,” Mr Kenyon said. and supporting sectors that led to community between Aboriginal and undertake training leading to employment,” Mr Kenyon said. non-Aboriginal people by 2018. “Mining companies including BHP Billiton, job opportunities in the mining Oz Minerals and Iluka have partnered Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation “The aim of this target is to provide sector through a $1million State/ with providers, such as Access Working Minister, Grace Portolesi said that in jobs for a further 520 Aboriginal people Federal Government program. Careers, Trainway, Career Employment response to the success of that program, during that period. Minister Assisting the Minister for Group, Port Augusta TAFE and Xceptional the Commonwealth had partnered with “The ‘Connecting Aboriginal People to Employment, Training and Further Recruitment to make this happen. the State Government in 2011-12, each Mining’ program contributes significantly Education, Tom Kenyon said applications providing $500,000, to deliver this “Geology, laboratory work and to this target and leverages opportunities were now open for businesses to second program. administration positions are just arising in the mining and resources partner with Registered Training some of the job opportunities for “Applicants’ projects need to demonstrate sector,” Ms Portolesi said. Organisations to apply for funding participants who’ve completed their how Aboriginal people are assisted to in the second ‘Connecting Aboriginal training in Certificate II in Surface undertake industry specific skills or training Applications for the second program People to Mining’ program. Extraction Operations. leading to employment at the completion close on Friday, September, 30. of the training program,” Ms Portolesi said. “There was a strong response from “The State Government provided For further information on the industry to the inaugural program $500,000 for this first program in “The State Government is working Connecting Aboriginal People which ran earlier this year with training 2010–11 where Aboriginal job seekers with the Commonwealth, Aboriginal to Mining program, please visit undertaken in Mount Willoughby, undertook accredited and non accredited communities and industry to halve the www.sa.gov.au/CAPM Progress on Indigenous Carbon Farming Negotiations

The National Indigenous Climate to identify Carbon Farming Initiative that the CFI will have positive outcomes. “It is vital that there is increased Change group has welcomed the projects, in order to enable access For example, the native title protections Indigenous involvement in the decision- establishment of the Australian to the domestic and international in the CFI legislation have been improved making around the Indigenous Carbon Government’s $22 million carbon economy. but there is still a gap in the protection Farming Fund as well as the Biodiversity Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund. the legislation provides, when compared “Engagement with the Government on Fund. In our opinion, this requires with non-Indigenous land,” he said. This outcome formed part of the this issue has been positive to date on-going engagement with Indigenous second Indigenous leaders roundtable and we want to ensure the principle of “Any activities that might happen on people, coordinated research and project held with the Hon. Mark Dreyfus, the Indigenous land = Indigenous benefit is Indigenous land must have an Indigenous development as well as leveraging of Parliamentary Secretary for Climate in the CFI,” says Rowan Foley, Chair of benefit,” said Mr Foley. “And not only opportunities from Corporate Australia Change and Energy Efficiency. the National Indigenous Climate Change do they need to have a benefit, we for additional investment.” Steering Committee. need some consistency across all The roundtable, held in Melbourne on Commonwealth, State and Territory “With the third negotiation roundtable 4 August 2011, was part of on-going “We agree that there is potential for jurisdictions to ensure opportunities exist coming up, we look forward to negotiations on the Carbon Farming positive outcomes for Indigenous for all Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait continuing to work constructively with Initiative between Government and communities from the establishment Islanders equally across the nation when the Government to ensure our issues are Indigenous groups. of the Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund. dealing with existing Indigenous land addressed and that the best outcomes The Government has indicated it wants But there are some issues requiring management agreements, native title and for Indigenous people can be achieved,” to work with Indigenous communities clarification before we can be confident other forms of Indigenous land tenure.” said Mr Foley.

8 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 NAIDOC 2011 Change: the next step is ours The theme of NAIDOC 2011 was Over 400 people attended the Young Female of the Year Scholar of the Year Change: the next step is ours. presentation with descriptions of the Naomi Parrott lives and works in Mimili, Kudnarto Joy Watson has been a medical The week also celebrated the day including “fantastic”, “thoroughly a community on the APY Lands. Naomi is student at the University of Adelaide 40th anniversary of the Aboriginal enjoyable” and a “great event”. employed by Services and works at the for the past six years. She has been an Flag Raising ceremony. Master of Ceremony was the dual PYKu centre in Mimili. active member of the Aboriginal and Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood and Uncle Chairperson of Adelaide City Council’s Torres Strait Islander student group. Young Male of the Year Lewis O’Brien raised the flag at the Reconciliation Committee, Yvonne Agius. Trainee of the Year ceremony and Kaurna Elder Mr Frank Delahay Miller is a year 12 student at The recipients of the 2011 NAIDOC Tarita Chester is employed by Wanganeen addressed the large crowd. Rostrevor College and member of the Awards were: Rostrevor College Indigenous Sports UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide The Aboriginal flag was first raised in Employment Access. Tarita contributed Person of the Year (joint award) Academy. As a Prefect, he has inspired Victoria Square/Tarndanyangga in 1971 to the UnitingCare Wesley Port Adelaide his peers and represented Rostrevor in support of land rights for Aboriginal Mr Chris Koolmatrie who is employed Employment Program DVD. College at a number of significant events. people. It was designed by Harold by the South Australian Murray Darling Sports Person of the Year Thomas, a Luritja man who currently lives Natural Resource (NRM) Management Female Elder of the Year Ajay Nguyen is seven years old with in the Northern Territory. Board as the Aboriginal NRM Project Christine Wilson is employed by Disability Aboriginal, Vietnamese and English Officer. Chris has established training SA and is a fierce advocate of Aboriginal “The Aboriginal flag has come to be a heritage. He has won many gold medals in programs for unemployed Aboriginal people with disabilities who may not be powerful symbol for reconciliation and Taekwondo at a State and interstate level. people and is an exceptional mentor to hope for many Aboriginal and non- able to speak for themselves. Aboriginal Trainees. Event of the Year Aboriginal people throughout Australia,” Male Elder of the Year said the Lord Mayor. Person of the Year (joint award) South East Aboriginal Focus Group Murray George has been involved in (SEAFG) is a cultural knowledge The ceremony followed on from the Paul Tanner is a proud Arabunna giving leadership in Pitjantjatjara cultural recording project. The group has been South Australian 2011 NAIDOC Awards man. Paul is employed by the Courts awareness, management of ancestral involved in the recording knowledge presentation and the morning tea at the Administration Authority in Port Augusta. lands and been an inspiring organiser of about the making of traditional Yuki (bark Adelaide Town Hall where Lord Mayor Over 10 year ago, Paul and others cultural activity for Pitjantjatjara people Canoe) event and the DVD Moggy’s Yuki. Stephen Yarwood addressed the audience established ‘Males in Black’(MiB), an from South Australia, Northern Territory Mr Major (Moggy) Sumner received the and tried out his Kaurna language. Aboriginal men’s support group. and Western Australia. Award on behalf of the SEAFG.

Clockwise from top left: AWARD RECIPIENTS: Left to right: Delahay Miller, Murray George, Tarita Chester, Ajay Nguyen, Paul Tanner. YOUNG MALE OF THE YEAR: Delahay Miller is a year 12 student at Rostrevor College and member of the Rostrevor College Indigenous Sports Academy. As a Prefect, he has inspired his peers and represented Rostrevor College at a number of significant events. He is pictured with Dr Roger Thomas. SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR: Ajay Nguyen is 7 years’ old with Aboriginal, Vietnamese and English heritage. He has won many gold medals in Taekwondo at a State and interstate level. He is pictured with Dr Alice Rigney. PERSON OF THE YEAR (JOINT AWARD): Paul Tanner is a proud Arabunna man. Paul is employed by the Courts Administration Authority in Port Augusta. Over 10 year ago, Paul and others established “Males in Black” (MiB), an Aboriginal men’s support group. He is pictured with Dr Alice Rigney.

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 9 Wanganeen quits Captains’ Forum focuses top Aboriginal post on making sport accessible

Commissioner for Aboriginal “Commissioner Thomas continues in The Federal Minister for Sport, leaders coming together to discuss Engagement, Klynton Wanganeen her role and arrangements have been Mark Arbib has welcomed issues facing Australian sport.” has resigned from his post citing a made to fill Commissioner Wanganeen’s members of the 2011 Captains’ Senator Arbib said a particular focus of the lack of resources and interest from position. The details will be announced Forum to the National Centre of forum was discussion of the Learn. Earn. government ministers. Indigenous Excellence in Redfern, shortly,” said Minister Portolesi. Legend! program which uses sporting role Sydney as they discuss issues Mr Wanganeen is reported to have “I have found Commissioner Wanganeen models to encourage Indigenous children facing Australian sport. said that Indigenous leaders in remote to be an excellent advocate for Aboriginal to stay in school and work hard so they can communities were weighed down with people over the time that we have worked Captains and leading players from go on to good jobs or further study. excessive red-tape. more than 30 sports gathered to together and we have had a productive “Many sports represented today consider their role as leaders and He is also reported to have said that the and professional working relationship,” already work with the Government highlight how leadership on and off the portfolio of Aboriginal Affairs should rest she said. with their own Learn. Earn. Legend! field can be a key factor in making sport with the Premier to give it higher priority. programs,” Senator Arbib said. Commissioner Wanganeen was inclusive for all Australians, in particular Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Grace first appointed in January 2008. Indigenous Australians. “The significance of sport for young Portolesi said Commissioner Wanganeen A Narungga-Ngarrindjeri man, is he a Indigenous Australians is extremely “It is fantastic to see so many of our had advisedher that he did not wish to former ATSIC SA Zone Commissioner important and it is fantastic the all sporting captains and leaders take part be reappointed to the position after his and has a long history as an advocate the sports represented here today in the forum,” Senator Arbib said. latest contract expired. for Aboriginal Affairs. recognise this.” “All the leaders at the forum have NCIE CEO Jason Glanville said he was experienced different journeys to looking forward to hosting Captains’ success and today provided an Forum with the Australian Government. opportunity for them to share their stories and learn from others. “We look forward to working with the captains and National Sporting “The Captains’ Forum will focus on Organisations to ensure they continue initiatives that support safe, fair and to grow their engagement with young inclusive sporting environments as well Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander as the importance of making sport Australians,” Mr Glanville said. accessible to everyone, especially young Indigenous children. The Captains’ Forum initiative builds on the Australian Government’s “The forum is a partnership between additional investment of $44 million the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, the over four years to boost participation Australian Government and national in sport. sporting organisations and is the initiative of John Eales and John Bertrand AM who Further information can be obtained Above: Commissioners Khatija Thomas (left) and Klynton Wanganeen. believe in the importance of sporting by calling 1300 363 079. Excessive $1m bequest to benefit Incarceration kids in South Australia subject of Aboriginal Children and young in profound negative consequences about local plants, wildlife and traditional people in South Australia are set to throughout their lives,” said Malcolm bush food, local language and the benefit from a $1 million bequest Gollan, Life Without Barriers Aboriginal history of the area. Conference to one of Australia’s largest not-for- Spokesperson. “The wellbeing of Aboriginal children profit community services providers. A national conference will be “As part of the camp, these kids will get and young people is intrinsically linked held in Adelaide in December on Life Without Barriers, the largest non- the opportunity to experience and learn to knowing, valuing and taking pride in the “Excessive Incarceration of government provider of out of home about Aboriginal cultures whilst living in their culture. Promoting connections Aboriginal People”. care services in the country, established an Aboriginal community setting in the to culture, land and history helps these The conference is being hosted by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flinders Ranges. The kids will learn about young people to maintain a strong sense Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement. Children’s Fund to support programs and art and cultural practices of the area, of who they are, having a positive impact activities of direct benefit to Aboriginal visit traditional Aboriginal sites, learn on their lives.” ALRM has advocated long and hard and Torres Strait Islander Children and for the early intervention and prevention, young people across Australia, in line justice reinvestment and restorative programs for Aboriginal people in with the wishes of the donor. South Australia. In early October, seven young The United Nations Human Rights Aboriginal people participated in a Committee and other UN Agencies cultural camp that brought them together continue to express concern about with Aboriginal elders, and allowed them Australia and its continued mistreatment to learn about Aboriginal culture and of Aboriginal people, and in particular heritage and participate in a number the continuing denial of access to justice of cultural activities. and excessive incarceration rates of Aboriginal people throughout the country. “When Aboriginal children and young people come into care, their connections Among the speakers at the conference to culture, family, language, knowledge, are Klynton Wanganeen, Gracelyn traditions and customs can all be Smallwood and Robyn Layton. impacted. For many young people, Above: Left to right: Life Without Barriers employees Vickey Charles – Co-Chair of the SA RAP Implementation separation from culture fundamentally Committee, Kerri Clarke – National Reconciliation Program Manager, Malcolm Gollan – South Australia The conference is being held at the Manager for Aboriginal Policies and Programs, Sarah Jaekel – Co-Chair of the SA RAP Implementation Hilton Hotel on 14–15 December 2011. impacts their wellbeing, and results Committee and Jane Longbottom – SA State Director.

10 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe in review

Sports lovers will find this story, Indigenous world community, Maynard’s The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe, book is a celebration of the extraordinary quite interesting. journey taken by Aboriginal sportsmen and women to forge the way ahead for The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe is the largely the present crop of talented players. untold story of Aboriginal involvement in the ‘world game’. John Maynard is a Worimi man from The acceptance that Aboriginal players the Port Stephens region of NSW. He found within the post-World War II migrant is Professor of Indigenous Studies and communities had a pround impact on Director of the Wollotuka Institute of their lives. The multicultural environment Aboriginal Studies at the University of of Australian soccer provided them with Newcastle. He is Deputy Chairperson of a haven from the prejudice and racism the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and of wider Australian society. Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS).

Interweaving personal stories and The book is available in bookshops extensive research with links to the broader and online from www.magabala.com The Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper A delightful new book for children has Gantheaume Point Lighthouse, in She has drawn her inspiration from been released by Magabala books. Broome, in Western Australia. Broome’s local history and landscape.

Called the Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper, Beautiful illustrations bring to life the Having worked as an Aboriginal the story takes place on a stormy excitement of the storm and details some Teaching Assistant for many years, wet-season night at the of the sea creatures that live in this Terrizita took a great interest in literature magical part of the world – the and educational tools for children. hermit crab, jellyfish, bluebone fish, octopus and turtle. Now employed to facilitate an early childhood literacy programme in Broome, The Grumpy Lighthouse Terrizita decided to write and create a Keeper is inspired by the iconic book that could be used in schools. Gantheaume Point and the remains of the old lighthouse The illustrator, Maggie Prewett is a keeper’s house on the edge of descendent of the Ngarluma people world-renowned Cable Beach. of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Gantheaume Point attracts She is a well-known Broome artist having thousands of tourists each year lived in the town since the mid-1970s. with its ancient rock formations, dinosaur footprints and Maggie illustrated her first book, historical references. The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point in 2008. The author, Terrizita Corpus is an enthusiastic storyteller The Grumpy Lighthouse Keeper descended from the local is available in bookshops or online Yawuru people of Broome. at www.magabala.com

Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance Our column in review Jandamarra is a legend, forever His story has it all – blood, betrayal, features reviews and etched into the history of the sex, war, family, mateship and stories on Aboriginal Australian landscape. This book, magic; history that speaks to the tells the story of the great Aboriginal present day. Howard Pedersen writers, artists and resistance fighter, Jandamarra. tells it beautifully, deftly weaving musicians. We welcome the many threads. Set in the Kimberley outback during the your feedback and late nineteenth century, the last stage of Jandamarra and the Bunuba suggestions. So if you Resistance is a powerful Australia’s invasion is about to be played know of a new work out in the lands of the Bunuba people. collaboration between a non- Indigenous historian and the about to published or Leases are marked across Aboriginal Indigenous custodian of the an artist or musician country covering huge areas and Jandamarra story. vast herds of cattle and sheep. please contact us on Amidst the chaos and turmoil that The editor, Howard Pedersen (08) 8110 2800. was a university student develops, extraordinary and sometimes when he first sourced contradictory relationships develop. material for his thesis on Public interest in the Jandamarra story is Jandamarra. He has since growing. A docu-drama screened on the worked with a range of ABC in May, 2011 and the Jandamarra Aboriginal organisations and stage play was a sell-out at the 2008 government departments. Perth International Arts Festival. Jandamarra can Jandamarra died on his own soil defending be bought online at his country. A true Australian hero. www.magabala.com

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 11 Aboriginal Heritage News 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.

The State Aboriginal Heritage Committee (SAHC) and the AHB are working closely with the Congress Heritage Sub-Committee and the South Australia Native Title Services (SANTS). From the Chairperson Register of Aboriginal I thank you for taking the time to sites and objects read my discussions concerning Aboriginal heritage and the activities It is really important for communities to The TO details are sourced directly of the State Aboriginal Heritage understand the importance of having site from the site card or Heritage Committee (SAHC). information on the Register of Aboriginal Committee contact list. sites and objects. Firstly, I pay my respects to the families • No, there are no heritage sites listed on and loved ones of our people that have In the Heritage Information Team we the Register located in the project area. recently passed. We share your grief and receive and respond to development, There may still be sites present and sense of loss. It is particularly important mining and exploration applications. these sites are still protected under the that we mourn their loss but continue to Once received we are able to compare Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988. carry out the work of our great people. the applicant’s project area with the Site This reiterates how vital it is that we There is so much sadness within our Register to determine if there are any have heritage sites recorded on the communities that we have to remind heritage sites within the project area. Register. If we are sending out ‘no ourselves to be proud of what we have The response can fall into 2 categories: Above: Syd Sparrow, Chairperson. sites on the Register’ letters, when in achieved and for our very survival. Let’s • Yes, there are heritage sites. We then fact there are sites on country, there honour them and recognise the positive prepare a response letter advising the is a higher potential for applicants and contributions made by our fallen warriors. applicant that there are sites within pastoralists to unknowingly damage We have seen a great deal of activity in their project area. This response or disturb these sites. the area of Aboriginal cultural heritage includes a mud map that shows the I would like to extend an open invitation protection in recent times although approximate location and the type of Syd Sparrow to all communities to come and visit at times it seems that not much is site: Archeological, Anthropological, Chairperson our office, meet the staff and check the happening. The SAHC continues to Historical or Traditional. This is the information that we contain is up to date. advance the cause of our people in State Aboriginal Heritage Committee only site information contained in trying to protect our cultural heritage in the letter. We also include Traditional Please contact the Heritage South Australia amid an environment of Owner (TO) information for the applicant Information Team by telephoning frustration at times. to contact for further information. 8226 8900 to make an arrangement.

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During this work on country Tim Rogers, Registrar of the Heritage an amazing example of a Wirangu fish Information Team and Peter Birt, trap was located and recorded. Heritage Officer of the Heritage Information Team in conjunction with Archaeologists, anthropologists, staff from the Adelaide Mount Loft consultants, cultural heritage employees Ranges (AMLR) Natural Resources and the Government all utilise maps,

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Aboriginal Way, October 2011 13 in memory Passing of Aboriginal Elder Matthew Rigney

Aboriginal elder and chair of the of Mr Rigney was a huge loss to the Indigenous affairs locally, nationally and to the rights of our people made him an Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority Inc, Aboriginal community. internationally,” said Mr Wanganeen. inspiration and role model to myself and Matthew Rigney passed away on many generations,” said Ms Thomas. “Mr Rigney took up every opportunity to He was Chairman of Ngarrindjeri Native August 18 in Meningie. fight for the rights of Aboriginal people. Title Management Committee, Member Mr Rigney also coached Raukkan to After completing a Degree in Social He was a true leader and was heavily of the Tendi – Ngarrindjeri Governing a number of championships in the Sciences from the South Australian involved in numerous advocacy groups,” Body and Murray Lower Darling Rivers Aboriginal football carnivals during the Institute of Technology and a said Mr Wanganeen. Indigenous Nations Representative 80s and 90s. Management Certificate at the Australian on The Living Murray’s Community His passion for politics and the rights of Institute of Management, Mr Rigney Reference Group. Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the the Aboriginal community saw him Chair had a varied professional career. Hon Grace Portolesi MP, said that Mr the Patpa Warra Yunti Regional Council In recent years he has been a tireless Rigney was an important leader in the He worked in Aboriginal Community of the Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander advocate for Indigenous rights to water. Ngarrindjeri community who held strong Welfare, Education, Youth Affairs, Sport, Commission. He was also a member of Commissioner Khatija Thomas said values about Aboriginal culture and Employment and Training, Natural the Ngarrindjeri nation leadership group Mr Rigney also had artistic flair. Resource Management, Community who meet directly with State and Federal heritage. Development and Native Title. For over Ministers to advocate for rights, justice, “He designed the famous Ngarrindjeri “He worked tirelessly towards protecting a decade he worked at Camp Coorong: fairness and equality for Ngarrindjeri and Flag, which was flown for the first time on the Coorong in particular, and sharing Race Relations and Cultural Education Aboriginal people in general. Kumarangk (Hindmarsh Island) in 1999,” cultural knowledge with others to help Centre as a cultural and political educator. said Ms Thomas. “He will be greatly missed for his improve land management practices in Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement, membership on numerous committees “His charismatic leadership style, sense this fragile eco-environment. Mr Rigney Klynton Wanganeen said the passing and his enormous contribution to of humour and unwavering commitment will be sadly missed,” said the Minister. Passing of Aboriginal Elder Malcolm Anderson

Aboriginal communities in the He was past Chairperson and a regular Consultative Board, Department of Affectionately known in the South East South East of South Australia, visitor of Pangula Mannamurna, an Education and Children’s Services. as “Wombat”, it was his role as a radio today farewelled much loved Aboriginal Community Controlled Health announcer and DJ on 5GRT Radio, “Mr Anderson believed that everyone Nukunu Elder, Malcolm Anderson. Organisation in Mount Gambier. Chief ‘Deadly Sound’, Mount Gambier, that deserved a second chance and he Executive Officer, Ms Karen Glover, said gave him his nickname. “He even had his Commissioners for Aboriginal worked with young offenders and own fan club”, said Mr Wanganeen. Mr Anderson had a sense of humour, was Engagement, Klynton Wanganeen and prisoners and was well known by the loved by all and will be sadly missed. Mr Anderson was a man of many talents. Khatija Thomas said his passing is a local council and government agencies He was a football umpire and coach, he huge loss to the South East community. Mr Anderson was also past Chairperson in South East “, said Ms Thomas. was in a three piece band and he would of the South East Nungas Club and “He was committed to helping the He was a political activist and had often entertain aged care groups and taught and worked with the Aboriginal South East community in so many ways concerns about the quality of life for people with disabilities. Dance Group. and for the past 20 years he has been Aboriginal people and just before his He was actively involved in Reconciliation a highly respected, positive role model He would regularly visit local schools and death he was planning a visit to meet and has received numerous awards for the Aboriginal youth in the region,” do storytelling and was Chairperson of with the Prime Minister to discuss in recognition to his contribution in said Mr Wanganeen. the South Australian Aboriginal Education Closing the Gap. Aboriginal Affairs. Former judge Ted Mullighan dies

Former South Australian judge Premier Mike Rann said Mr Mullighan Ted Mullighan, QC, a champion of was a man of great humanity, patience Aboriginal rights and reconciliation and commitment. has died.

Justice Mullighan was widely respected, “…Ted was an early supporter of especially for his sensitive handling innovation in the sentencing of Aboriginal of stories of alleged abuse during the defendants and was a prominent Children in State Care Commission and promoter of Aboriginal reconciliation,” the abuse of children on the APY Lands. said Premier Rann. He was dedicated to rehabilitating criminals, protecting the vulnerable He is survived by his wife, Jan and and reconciliation. five sons. He was 72.

14 Aboriginal Way, October 2011 paper tracker

The Anangu Lands Paper Tracker APY Lands: Mullighan Inquiry: APY Lands: is an online project of Uniting ‘Substandard’ family centres child protection workers Substance misuse facility Care Wesley, Adelaide. posted 15 September 2011 (Recommendation 34) posted 12 July 2011 The website tracks government posted 8 September 2011 commitments to Anangu (Pitjantjatjara In mid 2008, the Mullighan Inquiry into The substance misuse facility in and Yankunytjatjara people). It publishes child sexual abuse on the APY Lands In early 2009, as a response to the Amata has rarely been used for its accurate, up-to-date information on highlighted the critical importance Mullighan Inquiry, the State Government intended purpose. Last week, the projects and services that are important of community-based family centres. appointed two child protection officers Australian Senate passed a resolution to Anangu. Recently, the Federal and State to work on the APY Lands. In July 2010, calling on the Federal Government to Governments acknowledged that one of the positions became vacant. assess the possibility of converting The Paper Tracker aims to make these centres are “substandard” More than a year later, this position the facility into a community-based it easier for Anangu to work with and “in extremely poor condition.” has not been filled. haemodialysis facility. The Senate governments as equal partners. It helps also asked that this assessment be Anangu make sure governments are completed by the end of the year. following through on commitments. Mullighan Inquiry: APY Lands:

Court facilities on the APY State Government Reports Aboriginal Way will assist Paper APY Lands: Tracker by highlighting some of the Lands (Recommendation 45) posted 26 August 2011 Solar power station issues it is following. posted 15 September 2011 The South Australian Government has not posted 4 July 2011 If you want more information More than three years ago, the South updated its Progress on the APY Lands on any of these items log on to Australian Government received report for almost three years. Earlier Three years ago, the State and www.papertracker.com.au almost $5 million to build a court and today, the Government advised the Paper Federal Governments spent $1.2 million upgrading the Umuwa solar power administrative complex on the APY Tracker that the report is “currently being Lands. The planned complex was never reviewed and updated”. The Government station. Last week, the State Government

built. Earlier this week, the Australian and expects to release the updated report in confirmed that the facility – which State Plan: South Australian Governments announced November 2011 and thereafter publish a has not worked for well over a year – Anangu public sector numbers that the unspent funding would now new edition every six months. will be “mothballed.” be used to establish Family Wellbeing posted 16 September 2011 Centres in three APY communities. South Australia’s Strategic Plan has Pukatja: The matters listed above are just a been updated. As part of this process, Access to the internet sample of the types of issues being a target to increase the number of Aboriginal wellbeing: posted 7 August 2011 followed by Paper Tracker. Aboriginal people employed within the prices in Anangu stores State’s public service has been amended. In mid 2009, both the State and If you’d like to know more you can posted 8 September 2011 Specifically, the Government has Federal Governments agreed to contact them on (08) 202 5867 or extended the timeframe for achieving this High store prices in remote work on improving public access subscribe to their newsletter by at target until 2014. Last year, the Paper communities are continuing to undermine to the internet in remote Aboriginal www.papertracker.com.au Tracker asked the State Government for efforts to improve the wellbeing of communities. Two years later, neither an update on the number of Anangu who Anangu families. Last week, a packet level of government appears to know are employed as public servants. Despite of disposable nappies that sells for when public internet access will become numerous follow-up requests, this under $14 in Adelaide cost more than available in Pukatja, South Australia’s information has not been provided. $30 on the APY Lands. largest Aboriginal community. Getting job seekers ready for work in remote communities

The Australian Government is Affairs, Jenny Macklin, announced the CDEP in areas such as horticulture, youth continuing to support Indigenous additional funding on a visit to the CDEP training, hospitality, mining, building and people in remote communities project, Bamaga Farm, in Cape York. construction, conservation and land to get training and find work, “A job provides much more than just a management and mechanics. providing $47 million for Community pay packet. It gives people purpose and Development Employment Projects By giving job seekers marketable skills SOUTH AUSTRALIAN pride. It also provides stability in people’s (CDEP) across the country. required for jobs in their region, these NATIVE TITLE SERVICES lives. That’s why I want to see people projects help people get ready to take up Fifty-eight CDEP providers will share getting the support they need to get employment when it becomes available. in the funding to deliver training and training and work experience to get We have a mentoring, as well as funding local a job,” Ms Macklin said. In South Australia, the CDEP Providers freecall number community projects that provide work “This investment will continue the good are the Bungala Aboriginal Corporation, 1800 010 360 experience for Indigenous job seekers work of CDEP providers across Australia. the Bungala Aboriginal Cosporation – and benefit the wider community. Across Australia Indigenous job seekers APY Lands, Oak Valley (Maralinga) Inc, The Minister for Families and Housing, living in remote communities have access Scotdesco In, Tjutjunaka Work Tjuta Inc Community Services and Indigenous to a range of training opportunities through and Yalata Community Incorporated.

Aboriginal Way, October 2011 15 Native Title National Report Card The Native Title Act 1993 At 30 June 2011, registered 1,234,129 sq km or approximately (Cwlth) (NTA) provides for the determinations of native title covered 16 per cent of the land mass of Australia filing of various native title-related some 1,228,373 sq km or approximately and 5,435 sq km over sea (below the applications. As at 30 June 2011 16 per cent of the land mass of high water mark). there were 471 current applications Australia. A further three conditional comprising: determinations, all that native title Maps showing the locations of • 443 native title claimant applications exists, are also in the system. native title determinations and They will increase the area to about ILUAs may be found on the Tribunal’s • 19 native title non-claimant 1,253,161 sq km or 16.3 per cent. applications website: www.nntt.gov.au SOUTH AUSTRALIAN There were 497 registered indigenous • eight native title compensation *This information was supplied by the NATIVE TITLE SERVICES land use agreements (ILUAs) covering National Native Title Tribunal. applications and

• one revised native title determination Level 4 application. 345 King William Street Fifteen new claimant applications were ADELAIDE SA 5000 filed between 1 January and 30 June 2011. This compares with 45 claimant applications filed during the period Tauondi College 1 July – 30 December 2010. Editor Parry Agius During the period 1 January – 30 June 2011, 30 claimant applications were determined, discontinued or dismissed as follows: OPEN DAY Journalist Lesley Johns • five applications were resolved Thursday 27 October following determinations of native title • 19 applications were discontinued 10 am - 3 pm Advertising Enquiries • four applications were dismissed (08) 8110 2800 (none under section 190F(6) NTA) and • two applications were combined to form a new application. Circulation Another 12 determinations that native title 10,000 exists were made in that period but are not included in the above figures because they are awaiting the determination of - Raffles prescribed bodies corporate. - Live Performances Tauondi College This above data represents a significant - Stalls 1 Lipson Street, increase in the disposition rate when - Food and Beverages Port Adelaide compared with the period 1 July – 08 8240 0300 31 December 2010, during which ALL community members welcome 17 claims were also determined, dismissed or otherwise disposed of by the Federal Court (Court). Disposition of native title applications since 1994 Native title determinations Between 1 January 1994 (when the If you have any stories NTA came into effect) and 30 June 2011, 160 determinations of native of interest to our readers, title were registered under the NTA. please address any Those determinations were in Stay in touch correspondence to: respect of a total of 187 applications (153 claimant applications, Name: [email protected] 33 non-claimant applications and Address: ______Aboriginal Way one compensation application). South Australian Of the 160 determinations: ______Native Title Services • 119 were determinations that native ______Postcode: ______Level 4 title exists over the whole or part of 345 King William Street the determination area Phone: ______ADELAIDE SA 5000 • 41 were determinations that native Email: ______title does not exist. Ph: 8110 2800 DX no: ______Fax: 8110 2811 During the NTA’s operation, FREECALL: 1800 010 360 determinations that native title exists No of copies: ______have been made in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, the Is this an alteration to our current records? Yes No Northern Territory and Western Australia. The Editor has the final Would you like to be added to the mailing list? Yes No decision on all stories and A total of 108 determinations have been made by consent of the parties. Would you like to be sent regular advertising that appear in information about SANTS? Yes No this publication. Most of the determinations that native title does not exist have been made in New ISSUE 46 South Wales in non-claimant proceedings.

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