The Australian Wars

Comprehensive education resources to support schools to deliver key themes from the SBS Documentary Series

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The Australian Wars: Webinar Series

This three part webinar series is designed for educators to deepen their knowledge and competence in teaching First Nations perspectives in our shared history, particularly Frontier Wars history.

Indigenous Suicide Prevention Forum

Culture is Life travelled to Meanjin (Brisbane) on Tuurbal country for the Indigenous Suicide Prevention (ISP) Forum in March 2023.

Job Opportunity: Programs Officer

We're hiring a full-time Programs Officer to join a small, creative, determined and focused team who back our mob to catalyse and mobilise positive change.

Our Future Fire

A fireside yarn weaving culture, storytelling and live performances by young First Nations people from Culture is Life and the Singing Our Futures program at Port Fairy Folk Festival.

#HealOurHistory Campaign Launch

To amplify the The Australian Wars Education & Impact Project in partnership with Culture is Life, Blackfella Films and SBS, Culture is Life has launched the #HealOurHistory Campaign.

Two Way Learning & Professional Development for Teachers

Teachers who participated in Culture is Life's recent webinar expressed their need to deeper understand our shared history, including the Frontier Wars, and interest in our Two-Way Learning Model, now added to the 'Teaching First Nations Knowledge and Perspectives Guide'.

Honouring Our Old People: Reflections On Visiting Australia’s Largest Prison Island & The Frontier Wars

After watching the documentary Utopia years ago, and learning about the true history of Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup as it’s called in Noongar language, I thought this was a place that I would never visit.

WIPCE 2022

Culture Is Life is headed to the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education, from 26 – 30 September 2022 in Adelaide, Australia. We’re looking forward to meeting with First Nations peoples from across the world and will be presenting two workshops.

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Apr 24

Today, we honour the brave people who have served. We reflect on the sacrifices made on these shores and those far away. We remember the resilience of our warriors, First Nations service members, and the broader community who have fought for this country. Lest we forget 🌷

#AnzacDay #AnzacDay2023 #LestWeForget

Apr 12

Applications close this Sunday 16th April for the full-time Programs Officer role at Culture is Life. The successful candidate will lead the Fullaship Program, a 12-month program open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people on a journey to become community leaders, role models and mentors. Apply now in the link in bio 👆🏽

Apr 11

Voting for SXSW Sydney Session Select closes today! Vote for our panel 'Truth-telling & Healing' so that we can bring together a collective of First Nations truth-tellers to hold a thought-provoking and candid discussion about the truth of the founding of our nation and the way it has shaped the way we think today. Link in bio ☝🏽

#FirstNations #SXSWSydney #Truthtelling #TheAustralianWars

Apr 5

Remember, it's okay to not be okay. We all have messy moments, and that's part of being human. Take the time you need to prioritize your mental health and well-being 💭💛

#FirstNations #Wellbeing #MentalHealth

Apr 3

Job Opportunity! We're hiring a full time Programs Officer to join a small, creative, determined and focused team who back our mob to catalyse and mobilise positive change. The successful candidate will lead the Fullaship Program, a 12-month program open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people on a journey to become community leaders, role models and mentors. Head to our website to apply 👉🏾 cultureislife.org

Mar 27

Slay, serve, thrive 💪🏽

#mondaymotivation #motivation

Mar 24

Goodbyes are never easy, but today we're bidding farewell to one of our own. Our grounded and easy-going Programs Officer, Jayden Oakley, is moving on to pursue his FinesseMane global takeover full-time. During his time with us, he grew and shaped the Fullaship Program, mentoring and backing our young mob to chase their dreams and is now leading by example. We're incredibly excited to see him spread his wings and soar to new heights. Don't forget to go follow him on his journey @thefinessemane 🏀🔥

That also means we're now on the hunt for a new Programs Officer, so let your networks know, and you can apply in the link in our bio ☝🏽

Mar 21

Our team is in Meanjin (Brisbane) on Turrbal Country for the Indigenous Suicide Prevention (ISP) Forum, along with some 2022 and 2023 Fellows and friends. We're holding a few yarning circles and are excited to connect with and learn from all the other mob at the forum. Come say Galang Nguriindhau (G'day) if you're in attendance 👋🏽🖤

#FirstNations #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #Wellbeing

Mar 21

"We are proud to be part of the 2023 Close the Gap Report, 'Strong Culture, Strong Youth: Our Legacy, Our Future'. Great to see the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP) Report as a case study and the social and emotional wellbeing model promoted." - Pat Dudgeon AM, Co-Chair of Culture Is Life

See the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gjAGwikM

#CloseTheGap2023 #CloseTheGap #FirstNations #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #IndigenousWellbeing

Mar 20

Behind the scenes of Leyla Quartermaine's modeling portfolio shoot as part of her 2022 #FullashipProgram project 💁🏽‍♀️✨

Model: @leyquartermaine_
Photography: @iskaphotography
HMUA: @ithinksheafreak
Styling: @the.curator_stylist

#FirstNations #FirstNationsFashion #Model #Fashion #MUA #Style

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