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Indigenous News Update – Justice

by Robbo on February 16, 2010

in Indigenous News

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  • Outback Money-lender pointed pistol at indigenous man http://bit.ly/dojx6I

  • Money spent on incarcerating indigenous Australians would be better spent on preventative programs http://bit.ly/cNeZdK

  • Chair of NT Indigenous Affairs Advisory Council, said she was denied casino entry because of racist security staff http://bit.ly/aqN5EF

  • Outback loan shark `moved into void’ of dying town http://bit.ly/cKECN6

  • an Aboriginal child is 7.5 times more likely to be abused and more than nine times more likely to be placed in care http://bit.ly/6JDZQD

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    Tagged as: aboriginal, abuse, care, foster care, Indigenous, justice, news, outback loan shark, racism

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    Indigenous News Update

    by Robbo on August 8, 2009

    in Indigenous News

    • Senate Inquiry into petrol sniffing and substance abuse in Central Australia released. http://bit.ly/Uxo6H

    • WA govt report indicates need for alcohol support services in Fitzroy Crossing and region as alcohol restricted http://bit.ly/GZVWZ

    • Amata and Mimili to benefit from $22mil over five years for remote services delivery http://bit.ly/CZGdY

    • 2nd Senate Committee report on Regional & Remote Indigenous Communities now released http://bit.ly/v3Vaz

    • NSW govt held forum with Aboriginal leaders yesterday on how to tackle child abuse & neglect http://bit.ly/HzzYk

    • Garma Festival in Arnhem Land is on again http://bit.ly/9Ahun

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    Tagged as: aboriginal, abuse, Amata, communities, Garma, Indigenous, Mimili, neglect, news

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    Indigenous News Update – Health

    by Robbo on July 31, 2009

    in Indigenous,Indigenous News

    • Aboriginal communities warned by judge not to shame children who speak out against abuse http://bit.ly/hiArx

    • Western Australia ‘suicide summit’ held in positive atmosphere. Making progress http://bit.ly/i8LQs

    • Suicide rates in young are falling but the rate in the Kimberley is appalling. Would be a national emergency if in city http://bit.ly/13Ge0s

    • WA to name shame & show photos of juvenile offenders. Against international obligations?-Aboriginal legal service http://bit.ly/11tFRZ

    • Aboriginal Health lobby wants indigenous health bureaucracy is streamlined if federal takeover of funding http://bit.ly/7AuI9

    • Alcohol restrictions bring benefit to Fitzroy Crossing including drops in violence. Alcohol support services required http://bit.ly/VBIrA

    • Medicare failing Indigenous people? 294mil Medicare services -556 were for follow up after initial health check. http://bit.ly/101U7l

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    Tagged as: aboriginal, abuse, alcohol, Fitzroy Crossing, Indigenous, juvenile, Medicare, suicide

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