APPLY TODAY – Closes Monday 1 July – Now in its fourth year, the launch of the 2024 Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program, will coincide with National Sorry Day and at the commencement of National Reconciliation Week, with this year’s theme being “Now More Than Ever”. Apply Here
This week is National Reconciliation Week 2024 with the theme, Now More Than Ever. It is a reminder to all of us that no matter what the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue.
May 26 is National Sorry Day. “I encourage you to use this day to recognise the survivors of the Stolen Generations and to educate ourselves and reflect on how we can all pay play apart in the healing process for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM
[EVENT] On the third Thursday in March every year (21 Mar 2024), Australians can show their support and send our governments a clear message that we value health equality as a fundamental right for all. The aim is to bring people together to share information, and most importantly, to take meaningful action to support health equality for First Nations people. The themes of this year’s report are Progressing Voice, Treaty, Truth, Leadership and Governance and Building our Economies.
February 13th is the anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations. The Healing Foundation has been / is a sponsor for AFMW Purple Bush Medicine Leaves Bursary Program.
This week has been so sad with the horrors of the world news, particularly this week in the Middle East, but not forgetting Ukraine, Ethiopia, Syria, Yemen, and Burma. What has saddened me as deeply has been the unacceptable hate speech appearing in our own country. This has been evident in the passionate responses to the Middle East situation, but also evident in these last days before the referendum. – Dr Marjorie Cross, OAM
AFMW supports formal recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution and the establishment of the Voice to Parliament. Read our statement and review links to (updated) resources.
AFMW is a proud ongoing supporter of NAIDOC Week which recognises and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The AFMW members are encouraged to celebrate NAIDOC Week through participation in local activities and events from 2-9 July 2023.
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED. Thank you for the wonderful applications and to our supporters and sponsors who have made this possible again in 2023! We look forward to announcing the selection panel’s decision next week during NAIDOC celebrations (2-9 July 2023).
Reconciliation Week presents us with an opportunity to reflect on what we are doing individually and as State and Territory organisations to work towards closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
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