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Day of Mourning/ Survival/ Invasion Day
25-Oct-2011 January 26, 1788 was the date on which Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony of New South Wales. In the early 1880s the day was known as 'First Landing', 'Anniversary Day' or 'Foundation Day'. In 1946 the Commonwealth and State governments agreed to unify the celebrations on January 26 as 'Australia Day'. The day became a public holiday in 1818 (the 30th anniversary).To many Indigenous peoples there is little to celebrate and it is a commemoration of a deep loss. Loss of their sovereign rights to their land, loss of family, loss of the right to practice their culture. Aboriginal people call it 'Invasion Day', 'Day of Mourning', 'Survival Day' or, since 2006, 'Aboriginal Sovereignty Day'. The latter name reflects that all Aboriginal nations are sovereign and should be united in the continuous fight for their rights.
As a consequence Australia Day is disputed and many Australians call for a new day which all Australians could celebrate. Some suggest to rename Australia Day to 'Arrival Day'.In all major cities you can visit alternative concerts where mainly Aboriginal people gather. Events include Yabun in Sydney, Too Solid in Perth, Survival in Adelaide, Share the Spirit in Melbourne, and Saltwater Freshwater Festival in Coffs Harbour.
Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program Launched25-Oct-2011
The Australian Nurse-Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) is a part of the Australian Government&r..
Bila Muuji Smoking Cessation Project25-Oct-2011
Funded by Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA), through the Indigenous Tobacco Control Initiat..
Bila Muuji Meeting06-Dec-2011
Meeting of Bila Muuji, hosted by the Orange Service in Dubbo. ..
Day of Mourning/ Survival/ Invasion Day26-Jan-2012
January 26, 1788 was the date on which Captain Arthur Phillip took formal possession of the colony o..
Harmony Day 21-Mar-2012
A day that encourages tolerance between all Australians, regardless of heritage or cultural backgrou..
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Darren Ah-See
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Colleen Wykes
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Maree Newman
Healthy for Life Coordinator
Trish George
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Trish Bullen
Smoking Cessation
Geoff Du Toit
Aboriginal Children’s Therapy Team
Sarah Langford
Australian Nurse Family Partnership
Judy Townsend
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