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We're Hiring! Project Support and Admin Officer role with First Nations Co. See details below. https://lnkd.in/gE_jW7yG

As part of a series of webinars commemorating the 10th anniversary of the landmark textbook Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice (second edition). Registrations are now open for: Social and Emotional Wellbeing. https://lnkd.in/gWHD8CMH 🗓️ Date: 21st February 🕑 Time: 9:30 AM AWST / 12:30 PM AEDT please adjust the time according to your time zone Join this amazing panel on Friday, 21st of February for a live and interactive event featuring two of the book’s authors, Associate Professor Graham Gee and Dr. Clinton Schultz, and an accomplished young mental health advocate, PhD student, and founder, Maddison O’Gradey-Lee. These three experts will be discussing social and emotional wellbeing approaches to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health in Australia and will delve into the domains and determinants of SEWB, as well as changes in the field since 2014. Leilani Darwin Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia Pat Dudgeon Dr Clinton Schultz

First Nations Co. founder Leilani Darwin proudly attended the official launch of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Strategy (NATSISPS) on Kaurna country today. The NATSISPS was developed by Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia in partnership with the Australian Government and draws on the lived experience, collective knowledge and resilience of First Nations communities. We are looking forward to the implementation of the NATSISPS and continued commitment by government to invest in community led solutions. Dr Clinton Schultz Donna Murray Pat Dudgeon

The National Anti-Racism Framework is a roadmap for a whole of government approach to eliminate racism in Australia. Although governments must ‘lead’ this work through resourcing and political will, it is truly First Nations and other negatively racialised communities who should be supported to lead anti-racism action for their communities. But the first step is that political will and resourcing. I spent the last 2 days in Canberra meeting with ALP, LNP, Greens and Independent politicians asking for their support of the Framework.  I was heartened by the productive and engaged conversations. I hope to continue the conversations and get bi-partisan support to fully fund all 63 recommendations before the next Federal election.

A powerful speech by Giri Sivaraman கிரி சிவராமன் at last nights launch of the Australian Human Rights Commission National Anti-Racism Framework. It was an honour to partner with the Commission to inform development of this incredibly important road map to eliminate racism. https://lnkd.in/ghzfbYMf #eliminateracism #humanrights #firstnations #equity #justice Croakey Health Media Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) National Indigenous Television (NITV) Narelda Jacobs

The colours of Yawuru Country. The First Nations Co. team have been in community gaining insights to drive better outcomes for mob. If you’re interested to learn how we utilise collective knowledges to drive better outcomes - get in touch today via our website www.firstnationsco.com.au or send us an email at connect@firstnationsco.com.au #firstnationsco #firstnationsled #collectiveknowledges #strategy #governance #culturalsafety #evaluation #outcomes #health #justice #education #corporate #notforprofit #government #nongovernment

A new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission 'An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples' finds systemic racism "deeply embedded” in legislative frameworks, government practices and societal norms. See https://lnkd.in/gm4gM2rB If you witness or experience racism call it out. Report it to the First Nations Racism Register at callitout.com.au #racism #callitout

First Nations Co. Founder, Leilani Darwin led the First Nations panel at yesterdays SMHR conference. See below post for more info. #firstnationsco #firstnationsled #selfdetermination #leadstrong

If you missed Friday’s Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, the recording is now available online. Hosted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, emceed by Dan Bourchier JP GAICD, this years’ lecture focussed on recent consultations led by First Nations Co. to inform development of the first ever National Anti-Racism framework. Oration by First Nations Co. CEO, Marni Tuala followed by a panel discussion with Katie Kiss, Luke Pearson, Giri Sivaraman கிரி சிவராமன் and Marni Tuala. #firstnationsco #humanrights #antiracism https://lnkd.in/gcFJBv3p

Today’s Oration given by our CEO, Marni Tuala, spoke to the announcement by the newly appointed QLD Premier. The premier reiterated his election pledge to repeal the Path to Treaty Act and instructed the immediate ‘shutdown’ of the QLD Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry. This unprecedented act clearly demonstrates that achieving racial justice and equity for First Nations people is not everyone’s priority. Systemic Racism is pervasive and deeply embedded across all sectors. Until we as country commit to dismantling these systems, there will be no racial justice.