Daily news digest May 9
Indigenous news today is dominated by calls for systemic reform following the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby and reports on escalating racial tensions across the country.
Following the alleged murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby in the Northern Territory, NPY Women’s Council and other leaders are reporting that racism is “out of control” as grieving communities face increased trauma.
Systemic Failures:
The National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People is demanding immediate investment in secure housing and community-led family support to address “systemic violence”.
Business Verification:
A new Federal tender has opened for an Indigenous business verification system, aimed at transitioning the Indigenous Procurement Policy (IPP) and reducing “blackcladding”.
Sir Doug Nicholls Round:
Football legend Michael McLean has been named as the official honouree for the upcoming Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Writers Festival Solidarity:
At the Melbourne Writers Festival, Indigenous authors from Australia and Canada are showing solidarity, though several prominent writers recently left University of Queensland Press following the cancellation of a children’s book.
Bone Health Partnership:
A new research partnership in Kalgoorlie between Spartan First Imaging and Monash University is working to transform national bone health screening for Indigenous Australians.
Indigenous Tourism:
The WA Government has committed $5 million to support Aboriginal tourism operators through the Jina Action Plan.
Vocational Training:
A new Indigenous vocational centre has launched to boost job training and employment outcomes.
