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Collaborative conservation: The story of Ned’s Forest

Peter Wilmoth Fri, 27 Sep 2024

This is a story of a teenager’s crucial role in saving a precious parcel of remnant coastal bushland, the power of collaboration and the different skills and experience that helped it happen.

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Ngarrimili: ‘No red tape, no walls, just the best outcomes’ for First Nations enterprises

Nick Place Fri, 20 Sep 2024

Anybody who has ever set up a business can tell you how hard it is, let alone the ongoing running and growth of a company. The paperwork, accounting, legal, staff management, tax management and other demands are remorseless. Now add to that the experiences faced by First Nations people, from the harm and hurt of colonisation and impact of the Stolen Generation, ongoing racism and discrimination.

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The ‘growing, complex web of wellbeing challenges’ facing school students

Nick Place Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Schools Plus has developed a number of initiatives aimed at supporting young people’s mental health in rural communities that is producing heartening outcomes.

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Traditional knowledge and archaeology combine to help preserve First Nations heritage

Nick Place Fri, 6 Sep 2024

The Everick Foundation uses archaeological services and scientific evidence, specifically the dating of culturally significant sites, combined with traditional knowledge systems to support First Nations communities preserve their culture and heritage in place, on Country.

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Operation Flinders: ‘It’s a bit of a headspin for the kids’

Nick Place Fri, 30 Aug 2024
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Video: Inspiring Story – Healthy Dreaming

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

Healthy Dreaming is a program offering care coordination, navigation of services to empower First Nations peoples to connect with services in the Port Augusta region.

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Video: Inspiring Story – The Forktree Project

Philanthropy Australia Mon, 26 Aug 2024

The Forktree Project’s goal is to return a degraded 133-acre former pastoral property in South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula back to nature.

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