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CLC Director says Aboriginal people have to be involved in decision making!

Posted on 15/02/2012 by Paul Wiles |


The head of a peak Aboriginal Land Council in the Northern Territory says all Governments  have to come to terms  with the fact  that  Aboriginal  people must be involved in  decision making processes that impact on their lives.
Central Land Council Director  David Ross  says the majority of Aboriginal  people have no say on what goes on in their communities…and because of the removal of the permit system …who comes or goes within their community.

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New Career Opportunities for students in the Automotive Industry.

Posted on 15/02/2012 by p.reilly | Tagged , , , , |

KMart Tyre & Auto Service accounced the new partnership with the Aboriginal Employment Strategy which will see both companies develop 14 school based Automotive Apprenticeships in the N.T. QLD, NSW, VIC and W.A. for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
High School students will have the opportunity to start their Certificate 3 in Light Motor Vehicle in Year 11 & 12, allowing them to go straight into a second year apprenticeship whe they finish school.
Students who are interested in the opportunity, should contact the Aboriginal Employment Strategy office.

KMart Tyre & Auto Service Human Resources Manager, Tony Hoffman spoke to Pam Reilly on Strong Voices.

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Audit finds Aboriginal Stroke Patients Worse-Off Than Others…

Posted on 15/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , |

A national audit of 33 hospitals across Australia has found Aboriginal people who suffer a stroke are less likely to receive life saving care than non-Indigenous people.

The audit was conducted for the National Stroke Foundation in 2009… and found that Aboriginal people aged between 18 and 64 were three times as  likely to die or be dependent after being discharged from hospital following stroke.

It found that Aboriginal people are 30 per cent less likely to be treated in the specialist area of a hospital  and are  less likely to receive aspirin within 48 hours..And  of the 80 Aboriginal patients in the study… none had been given clot-busting medication.

Florey Neuroscience Institutes Director Professor Geoffrey Donnan spoke to Nerida Currey on Strong Voices…explaining what this means on a grassroots level, and shares his professional opinion and views.

15.02 Professor Geoffrey Donnan – Stroke

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Warren Snowdon and Mark Butler in CAAMA Studios

Posted on 15/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , |

It’s always great to have Federal Ministers pop into the CAAMA studios while they are in town.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Health and Federal Minister for Mental Health and Aging Mark Butler caught up with the crew at CAAMA earlier this month.

They were in town for a local forum on aging in Alice Springs, as part of a national discussion.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon on Aging Forum

Posted on 15/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Earlier this month the Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon and Federal Minister for Mental Health and Aging Mark Butler were in Alice Springs for a local forum on aging as part of a national discussion.

The forum heard  the community’s views and concern about care and support for older Australians.

Minister Snowdon dropped into the CAAMA Studios just after the forum. He spoke to Pam Reilly on Strong Voices.

02.02.12 Warren Snowden on Ageing Forumn EDITED

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Federal Minister for Mental Health and Aging Mark Butler on Alice Springs Forum

Posted on 15/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , |

A National discussion on healthy and positive aging has shown the Northern Territory often has the same issues as the rest of the country…but they are more pronounced.

Federal Minister for Mental Health And Aging Mark Butler and Federal Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon met with local Alice Springs seniors earlier this month, for one of many forums across the country, to hear  the community’s views about care and support for older Australians…and the challenges they face.

Minister Butler says the main difference in the Northern Territory is that it is much harder to get workers into the aged care system and to keep them there.

Minister Butler dropped into the CAAMA studios the day after the forum. He spoke to Nerida Currey on Strong Voices.

2.2.12 Minister Mark Butler

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What Does Valentine’s Day Mean to You?

Posted on 14/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , |

Pam Reilly hit the streets today to find out what Valentine’s Day means to local people in Alice Springs…

Valentines day Vox Pops 2012

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Adam James Hits the Streets in Tamworth 2012

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Barb Shaw speaks on Stronger Futures Legislation

Posted on 09/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , |

Central Australian Aboriginal leader and human rights campaigner Barbara Shaw speaks to Nerida Currey on Strong Voices… to share her views on the Government’s proposed Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bills…

Barb Shaw on Stronger Futures Legislation

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Tent Embassy Founder Speaks on Australia Day Events.

Posted on 09/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , , |

 

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An original member of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy says the group of protestors who burned the Australian Flag did so as a symbol of rejection for the way Government has treated Aboriginal people…not an attack on all Australians.

During a protest held on Australia Day a group of protesters were captured on video burning the Australian flag a piece of footage which became a focus of mainstream media coverage and offended many Australians.

Founding member of the Tent Embassy Michael Anderson says people should not get too involved with the flag burning incident.

He says the small group of people who burned the flag were expressing anger at how the Australian Government has treated Aboriginal people and the policies that continue to affect them.

Mr Anderson spoke to Nerida Currey shortly after the events took place…

Michael Anderson On Australia Day and Soverenity

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Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda on Shires Model

Posted on 08/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , , |

Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda says Aboriginal people feel totally dis-empowered by the Shires Model

Mr Gooda says there needs to be something done to get governance structures back into the communities.

Mr Gooda spoke to Pam Reilly on CAAMA Radio to share his thoughts…

PAM and Mick Gooda, NT ShiresEDITED

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ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR INDIGENOUS MARATHON PROJECT

Posted on 08/02/2012 by nerida | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Former world champion marathon runner Rob de Castella is calling on Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men and women to consider competing in one of the biggest running events in the world…the New York City Marathon.

The Project…founded by Mr de Castella…annually selects a group of Indigenous men and women to compete in the New York City Marathon with just 6 months of training……and they are calling on men and women aged between 18 and 30 to take up the challenge and apply for this year’s Indigenous Marathon Project…

Applications for 2012 close next Monday, the 13th February, so make sure you apply or nominate NOW!!

Successful applicants will be coached and supervised by Mr de Castella, attend a number of training camps around Australia compete in fun-runs and running events… undertake a special Certificate III in Community Recreation with a focus in Indigenous Health…and compete in the world famous New York City Marathon.

Mr de Castella say he encourages everyone who is interested in distance running…and wants to be an inspiration, should apply.

Rob speaks to Nerida Currey on CAAMA Radio about the project.

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You can apply over the phone, by calling (02) 6260 5750, on or online through their website, www.imp.org.au. Or by clicking here