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Benson Saulo is the youngest member of the Senior Advisory Group guiding the Indigenous voice co-design process.
The story of Ngadjonji man Douglas Grant
Private Douglas Grant, whilst a prisoner of war, dedicated much of his time in captivity to helping his fellow inmates and was elected President of the British Help Committee.
Remote shoppers play a key role in ensuring supplies remain stable
Making sure food and other essential supplies continue to flow to all Australians has been a focus of the Government since the beginning of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cool burning and high flying at Bunya Mountain Murri Rangers
Boost to Indigenous Businesses and Communities – COVID-19
The Australian Government has announced more support for Indigenous businesses and communities to help them during, and after, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
The Scheme for Compensation for Detriment caused by Defective Administration (the CDDA Scheme)
Travel restrictions for remote communities – COVID-19
The Australian Government has announced travel restrictions for remote communities to help protect them from Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Movement into some remote areas has been restricted from midnight Thursday 26 March 2020.
Restriction of entry to the Tiwi Islands
A further Restriction of Entry has been issued and will come into effect from 7pm on 26 March 2020 and will remain in place until further notice for the remote Indigenous communities on the Tiwi Islands:
Keeping remote communities safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, Australian governments have decided to restrict the movement of people into remote communities. The restrictions will commence shorty and community members are encouraged to stay in their own community, as it is the safest place to be.
First Meeting of the Local & Regional Co-Design Group
Tiwi Land Council and Executive Director of Township Leasing Restriction of Entry to the Tiwi Islands
Joint Media Release
Office of Township Leasing
Tiwi Land Council
A Restriction of Entry for the Tiwi Islands has been issued from 18 March 2020 and will remain in place until further notice.
Restriction of Access to Tiwi Islands AFL Grand Final
Media Release - Office of Township Leasing
Travel directives to staff COVID-19
The National Indigenous Australian Agency (NIAA) has extensive and close engagement with around 400 indigenous communities across Australia, including many remote locations.