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“We’re back!” Spark Health brings Wellah Women back again in 2020
Building resilience and mutual support. For Spark Health’s Wellah Women program, it’s all about taking COVID lockdowns in stride
Australia’s foremost Aboriginal photographer reflects on the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 lockdowns may have wiped out six months of work, but Aboriginal photographer Wayne Quilliam still finds a lighter side to it all.
Indigenous Literacy Day moves online and stays on target
The Indigenous Literacy Day events for 2020 move online. It’s a case of COVID-19 driving event accessibility to even more Australians
Providing a voice and platform for First Nations voices during COVID
The Koorie Heritage Trust establishes a unique platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices during COVID-19
Maintaining focus on family and cultural sharing during COVID
Coronavirus simply can’t keep Gunditjmara man, husband, father and cultural educator Uncle Trevor Gallagher from his love of sharing culture
Focus on Your Circle of Control During Coronavirus Pandemic
Anti-bullying activist, life coach and counsellor Ron Prasad joins CMR to discuss the importance of focusing on our Circle of Control
Occupy the Children with Boredom Jars and Obstacle Courses
Play Specialist Cat Sewell joins CMR to provide some more amazing ideas for occupying children during – and beyond – lockdown.
COVID-19 Pandemic – A Great Time to Start a Business?
Why on earth would you choose a time of pandemic to start a new business? According to Kinaway Chair Karen Milward, it can be a perfect time.
Isolation? A Great Opportunity to Explore Creativity and Culture
It’s a perfect time for the inner artist in all of us to explore creativity and culture…and maybe even win a decent pot of prize money.
Working Full-Time, Studying Law, Alone…and Still Positive!
Nyul Nyul woman, full-time DPC staffer and law student Niamh Whitford talks to CMR about her strategies to help manage isolation.
Women Standing Strong Together in Hume City
Hume City Council transitions an important series of events for women to online delivery – and it’s paying dividends.
Adjust Your Focus For Better Mindfulness During COVID-19 Lockdowns
Ron Prasad urges us to adjust our focus during these difficult times and be thankful for what’s great about the current situation.
VACCHO Urges Mob to Take Advantage of Available Support Services
VACCHO urges Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach out and seek support from available services.
Activism Continues Despite Coronavirus Pandemic Victorian Lockdowns
First Nations activists join Warburton Environment to raise awareness around dangers of non-consensual native forest logging
Banyule Invests $10.5 Million in COVID-19 Recovery Funding
Banyule City Council invests $10.5 million in COVID-19 Recovery Fund to support ratepayers, community groups, businesses and disadvantaged
Local Aboriginal COVID-19 Response Networks Across Victoria
Bringing all response organisations together in an effort to coordinate the fight against that common enemy that is COVID-19
Focus on Positive (Social) Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Wandi Wandian and Yuin psychologist Dr Adrienne Withall talks with CMR about how to deal with COVID-19 negative (social) media.
COVID-19 Brings Big Changes to 2020 National NAIDOC Ball and Awards
Searching for a silver lining in the cloud that is the cancellation of the 2020 National NAIDOC Ball and Awards Ceremony
Nairm Marr Djambana Gathering Place Keeps Community Engagement Alive
Frankston-based Nairm Marr Djambana Gathering Place has taken coronavirus restrictions in its stride and forged ahead
Sticks, Leaves, Blankets…What it Takes to Occupy Children in Lockdown
Play Specialist Cat Sewell talks to CMR to help parents focus on work while occupying young children during lockdown
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Members Push to Engage
Members of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria taking it to mob with online initiatives and innovation.
Delivering Meals Affords VAHS Health- and Welfare-Check Opportunities
VAHS adopts a clever approach to timely engagement with vulnerable community during the pandemic – combine meal delivery with one-to-one engagement
Re-establish the Divide Between Work and Home
Author, counsellor, speaker, trainer and CEO Ron Prasad speaks to CMR about re-establishing the divide between home and work during COVID-19
Willum Warrain Gathering Place Stays Strong for Community
On the Mornington Peninsula at Hastings, the Willum Warrain Gathering Place remain true to supporting community through the COVID-19 pandemic
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