ANTaR Victoria eNews Bulletin

October 2012

NEWS

Dear friends and supporters,

ANTaR Vic would like to support and promote ANTaR National's Response to the Federal Government's announcement of a delay to the timing of a Referendum on Constitutional Reform.

 

Many of you will have heard the Australian government's recent announcement regarding the timing of the Constitutional Referendum to recognise Australia's first peoples. The government has outlined its plan for a referendum to take place within three years.

Although this means that it will take more time until Constitutional Recognition is achieved, ANTaR has welcomed this extension.

In a media release ANTaR National Director Jacqueline Phillips acknowledged that "campaign momentum is building but securing majority support for change will take time. The lessons of past referenda tell us not to rush the process, but to continue to grow momentum and engage people across the community to maximise the chances of success". The full press release can be found at the following link: http://antar.org.au/resources/media-releases.

ANTaR is continuing to work with campaign partners to build support for Constitutional recognition.

Media contact: ANTaR National Director, Jacqueline Phillips - 0423 773 395

New Book: 'A Decision to Discriminate'


A Decision to Discriminate: Aboriginal Disempowerment in the Northern Territory is a new book that explores the Senate Committee Inquiry into the Stronger Futures legislation. The book shows how the government chose to ignore the views and concerns of Aboriginal people living in the Northern Territory, which demonstrates a continuation of colonial practices, and denies Aboriginal people the right to take control of their own lives.

Copies of the book can be pre-ordered online at http://concernedaustralians.com.au/ or via email:info@concernedaustralians.com.au. The book is set to be published on the 31st of October 2012.

EVENTS

 

NIE Business Recognition Awards Ceremony
Northern Indigenous Employment is inviting people to come along to its Business Recognition Awards Ceremony and help to celebrate Indigenous employment in Melbourne's north. Attendees will be able to meet with businesses that help to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal people. An afternoon tea will also be provided by Ngurrungaeta Male & Fathers Group. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Friday 26th October 2012
Time: 2-4pm
Venue: Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Rd, Broadmeadows
RSVP: Friday 26th October to Tanya Douglas- tdouglas@kangan.edu.au or 9279 2256


1000 Warrior March
Aboriginal and Islander men will be marching through the streets of Melbourne in harmony to Reclaim, Respect & Protect.

Date: Saturday 3rd November 2012
Time: The March will begin at 11am
Venue: The Fig Tree, Cnr Gertrude and Nicholson St, Fitzroy

Family, friends and supporters are invited to meet the Warriors at the end of the March to show support and encouragement at Birrarung Marr on the north bank of the Yarra River, next to Federation Square.


Rock for Recognition
'Rock for Recognition' is a new series of concerts aimed at raising awareness for constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The first tour is in November this year and features Dan Sultan, Leah Flanagan and DJ Ken Eavel. Details of the Melbourne concert are as follows:

Date: Thursday 8th November 2012
Time: Doors 8pm
Venue: The Corner Hotel, 57 Swan St, Richmond
Price: $33 per ticket
Tickets: book through The Corner Hotel at https://corner.ticketscout.com.au. Strictly 18+.

 

Save The Date! - ANTaR Vic and Rec Vic AGM - 10/11/12

We will again be holding a joint AGM with Rec Vic on Saturday November 10, at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Following the AGM there will be a "Reconciliation Yarn-Up" with guest presenters and break out sessions, it will be an afternoon of engaging discussions around the progression of the reconciliation movement. Invitations have now been sent out. Please contact the office if you would like to attend.

OPPORTUNITIES

Treasurer- Reconciliation Victoria
Reconciliation Victoria is seeking someone to fulfil the role of Treasurer of the organisation. The Treasurer would be a member of Council which meets every 2 months (5 – 7pm on the last Tuesday of the month). The role would involve oversight of the accounts and financial systems, but would not require a big time commitment. A CPA or someone with an accounts background would be desirable. For more information or to submit an expression of interest, please email info@reconciliationvic.org.au or write to: Reconciliation Victoria, Level 3, 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne 3000.


Inner North West Primary Care Partnership Project
The Inner North West Primary Care Partnership is conducting a project funded by the Department of Health to learn about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access health services in the Inner North West region. Findings of the report will be distributed to hospitals, health services and local governments to improve the way they assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. For more information on the project or to participate, please contact Liz Phillips of Merri Community Health Services who will be undertaking the project on 93892271.