Deadly Yarning from South Australian Aboriginal Communities

24/09/2025

Next up in our staff profiles… the one and only Aunty Janice.

Always there with a yarn, a laugh, and the kind of wisdom you can’t learn from a book. She’s walked the walk, and she carries our stories, our strength, and our spirit in everything she does.
We see you, Aunty.

24/09/2025

Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities are excited to start sharing **staff profiles**, a fun way for you to get to know the amazing people behind the scenes. 👋💬

Keep an eye out and stay tuned to meet the team! 👀

✨ **Something new is coming to our socials!** ✨

We’re excited to start sharing **staff profiles**, a fun way for you to get to know the amazing people behind the scenes. 👋💬

Keep an eye out and stay tuned to meet the team! 👀

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

INFORMATION SESSION - NO VOTING !

Come along an hear what the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC Board of Directors are doing on behalf of ALL Arabana Common Law Holders.

Hear presentation by representatives from the following Miining companies about their plans to undertake mining exploration activities on Arabana land:

a. Aruma Resources Limited;
b. Willouran Copper Pty Ltd;
c. Renascor Resources Ltd and Vintage Exploration and Mining Pty Ltd;
d. Smooth Bore Resources Pty Ltd.

To hear an "explanation" of the Part 9B Mining Exploration Native Title Agreement that will be negotiated with each of the companies listed above by the Arabana Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC on behalf of the Arabana Common Law Holders.

To hear an update on the progress of negotiations with BHP and how we are spending the money, this will be the INFORMED session for the RNTBC members for Directors to gain CONSENT.

https://www.arabana.com.au/post/arabana-native-title-common-law-holders-information-session

24/09/2025

Are you an Arabana/Arabunna Corporation member with experience or an interest in governance and/or the management of an Aboriginal Corporation?

Would you like to contribute to the leadership of the Arabana/Arabunna community?

The Arabana Aboriginal Corporation (AAC) will hold its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) where six Director positions are up for re-election.

We have also added the "NEW" process after the rulebook changes that relates to rule 7.4.3 of the AAC rule book.

All applications will be accepted up to 14 days prior to the AGM and NO nominations will be accepted after this date.

Please visit our website and download the information sheet for more information on becoming a director, and the director nomination form if you wish to nominate yourself, or someone you know.

https://www.arabana.com.au/post/director-nominations-2025

24/09/2025

She needs to resign YESTERDAY 🤬

The NT News how many other cases was she related to the defendant and her not declared.

The Northern Territory government is under mounting scrutiny after it was revealed Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby is related to a man sentenced for a fatal hit-and-run, with First Nations leaders and advocates saying the case highlights deep inequities and systemic racism within the justice system.

“A non-Aboriginal man kills a pedestrian, mocks his victims, flees the scene - and walks away with a community order.” READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4mz7BmC

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24/09/2025

24/09/2025

ALL Arabana/Arabunna community members are invited to a Community meeting to discuss the current and future management of Finniss Springs Station.

WHEN: 12 October, 2025 10am-1pm
WHERE: Central Oval, Port Augusta
Lunch will be provided

Arabana Community input around:
~ Discussing the process to use if people wish to build personal ~ infrastructure on the station
~ Use and management of existing structures;
~Future use of stone, tin and transportable houses;
~ Conditions of the lease;
~ Management of the total lease area.

If you have any questions, visit or call the AAC Office in Port Augusta (8641 1583) or email [email protected] or contact AAC Project Officer Neil Brougham on 0436 305 890 or [email protected]

24/09/2025

Today at Tauondi Aboriginal College they launched the Kaurna Language Scope and Sequence – a new resource to help schools bring Kaurna language learning into classrooms with confidence and consistency.

Language is more than words – it carries culture, identity, and connection to Country. This resource - the first curriculum document of its kind in Australia - will support teachers and students to engage deeply with Kaurna language, ensuring it continues to grow and be celebrated by future generations.

A heartfelt thank you to Kaurna Elders, language custodians and educators who guided this work. Their leadership ensures we’re not just teaching a language, but honouring and strengthening living culture.

Blair Boyer MP
Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Government of South Australia

24/09/2025

What an honour it was for our CEO Kerry Staines to be invited to join a panel of indigenous and non-indigenous women from across the world to share their country’s national action plans on violence against women and gender-based violence, at the 5th World Conference of Women's Shelters in Gadigal Country/Sydney this week.

“Keeping governments accountable to the actions plans that are designed to support our communities is at the core of what we do as the national peak for the FVPLS sector, and learning about how other countries approach the issue was a great learning experience,” Ms Staines said.

“The panel discussion was so inspiring, and we are looking forward to remaining connected in our shared goal of improving responses to gender-based violence in our communities and putting community-controlled solutions at the core of the response.”

24/09/2025

If you were an attendee, we’d love to hear your reflections on the evening. Your feedback means so much to us, and by completing our short (5 minutes or less) survey, you’ll also go in the draw to WIN 2 tickets to our National Reconciliation Week Breakfast next year, being held on May 27, 2026. Value $260.

Survey link: https://lnkd.in/gJ2YEfsB

Thank you for being part of our journey - your support helps Reconciliation South Australia continue the important work of reconciliation in South Australia.