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The 5^th ANTaR Qld Close the Gap Award

5pm Tuesday 25th October

Please join ANTaR Qld and Minister Curtis Pitt in congratulating yet another very special service deliver working on the frontline of Closing the Gap. This is the fifth year of this important Award and all supporters are welcome to attend the function at Parliament House. Please email the office an RSVP to office@antarqld.org.au or ph 3844 9800

Last Days to Have Your Say

Care about rights and justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders? Take two minutes to fill in our supporter survey and help make a difference HERE

Justice Reinvestment Forum

Fri 21^st Oct

Project 10% Reducing Imprisonment Campaign will be holding a forum to discuss how Justice Reinvestment could be relevant for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in south-east Qld. Please contact us for more details. office@antarqld.org.au

Discuss “That Deadman Dance”

Thurs 27th October

ANTaR Qld Learning More Discussion Night coming up on Thursday 27th October 6 - 8 p.m in St Lucia.  As part of our once a month program come and join us in discussing the Award winning book That Deadman Dance, by K.M. Scott (winner of the Miles Franklin Award for 2011) .  Read the book (copies available through the BCC Library) and then come and share your responses to this moving book. RSVP: Please contact Rubina Smith by the previous Monday. Phone 0407 888 077 or email rubina.smith@bigpond.com. If you are attending please park your car around the corner as there is limited parking on the street.

Constitutional Recognition – Working Group established

ANTaR Qld has now established a Constitutional Recognition Working Group.  Please email the Office if you are interested in getting involved. office@antarqld.org.au

ANTaR Qld Supporters End of Year Function

Sat 26^th Nov

On this Saturday the ANTaR National AGM will be held in Qld and this will be followed by an evening function to say thank you to all our volunteers for their work throughout 2011 and to say thank you to all our members for their ongoing support. We would love for you to attend.

And Latest ANTaR Qld Bi Annual Newsletter HERE

l   Items Making the News   l

• Eatock v Bolt [2011] FCA 1103 (28 September 2011) – decision of the Federal Court of Australia that Andrew Bolt breached the Racial Discrimination Act.
• What is going on the Kimberleys?  To find out more about the battles with the petrochemical and mining industries check out the following websites: ABC and Mining the truth: The rhetoric and reality of the commodities boom There is an on-line petition about this issue
• Launch of national campaign calling for moratorium on income management.  - Online Petition
• Reality in APY Lands different from media agenda campaigns – see  various online reports including * APY COUNCIL GENERAL MANAGER CALLS FOR FULL  COMMUNITY CONSULTATION ABOUT THEIR NEEDS. And see Tracker: Stories by Brian Johnstone ; Tracker: be involved. be informed. be inspired http://tracker.org.au/ ;  Welcome to AHCSA - South Australian peak body for Aboriginal health http://www.ahcsa.org.au/; http://www.naccho.org.au/Files/Documents/2011-9-30AHCSA10thMediaRelease.pdf

l   Other Qld Events   l

Deaths in Custody Vigil

Monday 7^th November

5-5.30pm gathering at Musgrave park then walk to Brereton Street to stand and pray in candle vigil to remember Daniel Yock who died in custody on that night in 1994.

New School Close the Gap Fundraising Luncheon   

28th October 2011   

We hope to be up and running at our new school site and developing our Community Hub at the beginning of 2012. We already have over 120 students eager to attend Hymba Yumba next year. With your assistance, we will be able to commence building on our new exciting facilities. Our plans include the construction of General Learning Areas, Science laboratory, Library and Commercial Kitchen. When: Noon - 3:00pm.  Where: Drift Brookwater Golf Club 1 Tournamnet Drive Brookwater QLD  Guest Speakers; Entertainers; 3-course a la carte lunch.  $170/person or $1500/table of 10.  Tickets available from: www.hymbayumba.qld.edu.au OR Phone: 3470 0452 Email: admin@hymbayumba.qld.edu.au; Website: www.hymbayumba.qld.edu.au

Corporate responsibility: What does it mean in an Indigenous context?    

13th October 2011

When - 5:30-7:30pm; Where - QCA Lecture Theatre & Gallery (S05) South Bank campus, Griffith University. Cost – free.  How far, beyond abiding by the law, do companies extend their ethical duties and responsibilities? This question is particularly relevant to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.   Seminar will be followed by a catered networking function. Book via 3735 3253

The Spoken Word: The coming of Alien Culture

October 19th 2011

Panel discussion of the influences of Christianity on Torres Strait Islander culture.  For more information for both these event ph 3840 7768;  learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au.

Amnesty Homelands Campaign

Wed 19 October 2011

Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Qld.  Held by Amnesty International Qld/Northern NSW.  "We invite all interested volunteers and supporters to attend a training session." Event details: http://www.amnesty.org.au/qld/event/26674/

Island Vibe Festival on Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island)

Oct 28-30.

For info see http://www.islandvibe.com.au/culturalcommunityprogram

Griffith Review Lecture: Islands of identity  

October 31st 2011

When - 6:30 - 8:00pm.  Where - slq Auditorium 1, level 2. Cost – Free.  Bookings - qtix 136 246 or The Library Shop.  No one is an island, yet 'navigating' between the mainstream and the tradition can seem otherwise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  This can lead to issues with mental illness and violence.   For more information - 3840 7768     learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au   

STOLEN  2 – 5 November

Where: Cremorne Theatre, QPAC. – QPAC performance by ACPA (Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts) Jane Harrison's Stolen is a brilliant amalgam of the experiences of representatives of the Stolen Generation. Immerse yourself in a yarn about the importance of family, understanding and issues that have impacted strongly on Aboriginal families.  Under the guidance of one of Australia's leading actor/directors, Leah Purcell, Stolen will be told with honesty, sensitivity and humour, traits always evident in Purcell's work. Performed by the talented students from (ACPA), Stolen is a rich tapestry of music, dance and drama. Experience this memorable work and delve into an important part of Australian Indigenous history.

A night by the fire with Sandra Georgiou  

1st November 2011

When - 6:30 - 7:30pm. Ms. Georgiou is a Nunukal / Mulunjarlie woman with a background in fashion and modelling. Nowadays, she aims to improve the self-esteem of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.   She will also talk about the recent invention of the Black, Bold and Beautiful calendar. For more information - 3842 9857    kuril.dhagun@slq.qld.gov.au   

Bush Tucker Day 2011

12-13 November 2011

Where: Webb Hall, Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe. Time: All day. Guest Chefs Workshops Purchase Items Sample the foods. Information for how to start DIY bush tucker gardens. Keep an eye out for updated posters.Telephone - 3880 1320 Email - kullilla@dreamtime.auz.net Web - www.dreamtime.auz.net

Deaths in Custody Rally

Rally at Roma Street Forum at 12pm Saturday 19^th November, anniversary of Mulrunje’s death in custody on Palm Island in 2004. Then march onto Musgrave Park.

Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group (based at Caloundra).

This active group is involved in various activities in support of reconciliation including knitting for communities in need, and organising volunteers to tutor Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at their school and in their homes.  For more information contact their chairperson Mick Graham mail@jemag.net.au or ph 54921587.

Building Partnerships within Urban Indigenous Communities Conference.

29 and 30 November

at Rydges, Melbourne.  Presented by Criterion Conferences. This year's program will explore the challenges, success stories and developments surrounding Indigenous policy and service delivery, with a key focus on improving outcomes for urban Indigenous communities. To register call on 1300 316 822; or email registration@criterionconferences.com or register online. 

Let’s Fight Racism campaign

Launch of the Let’s Fight Racism campaign by the Civil Society Section Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.  The campaign focuses on the message that each of us can play a part in combating racism and xenophobia in our own communities.   Using eight images of people of different ethnicities, the campaign aims to help us understand how perceptions (or misperceptions) can perpetuate racial prejudices and related intolerance. The campaign encourages the individual to "take a stand against racism", with a number of suggestions available.    For more info see www.letsfightracism.org ;  See short campaign video on YouTube:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGxlAvPQG18

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