You’re here because you want to be part of changing the nation. One of the most powerful ways you can make a difference is choosing to increase your awareness and understanding. Even little steps lead to a big change, as long as we do it together.
Before you do anything watch this…
Here's 9 things you can do to make a difference
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1. Learn about our history and Indigenous cultures today
Resources and stories to help engage with Indigenous people, history and culture.Watch First Australians (SBS), a 7 episode documentary that explores what happens when the oldest living culture in the world is overrun by the British empire.
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2. Acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land you live or work on
There are many ways to acknowledge the Traditional Owners including:
Add an acknowledgment to your website, email signatures and/or social media
Place a sign at your home or work, that can be seen as people enter the building, that acknowledges the Traditional Owners
Say an Acknowledgement of Country at the start of any event that you are organising or part of
Learn more about when and how to appropriately acknowledge Traditional Owners
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3. Get involved on significant dates
If you call call Australia home these dates are significant get involved with.
Anzac Day, 25 April
National Reconciliation Week, 27 May – 3 June
NAIDOC Week, first full week in July
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4. Get to know the right and wrong about what to say and do
Helpful tips to promote respectful conversation, dispel myths and increase awareness and understanding - Language and Terminology Guide -
5. Explore your local area
Aboriginal culture and sites are everywhere. Your local council and/or the local Aboriginal land council will list significant sites and places on their websites. Create your own tour to visit places that are important for local Indigenous people. -
6. Attend an event
Look around for Indigenous festivals, exhibitions, film screenings and cultural tours and centres. Here’s a list of festivals and events to get your started, but there are many different types of events. Keep an eye on your local council and newspaper for things happening near you.Here's where you can look state-based: Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, ACT -
7. Get your school, workplace or church involved
For Schools: Learn more about our education resources including curriculum and Professional Learning workshopsFor Workplaces: Learn more about how your workplace can respond and workplace trainingFor Churches: Learn more about how your church can make a difference -
8. Support Indigenous business
Indigenous owned businesses can help you with everything from printing to catering and building projects. Supply Nation is a national directory of Indigenous businesses. -
9. Enjoy and share Indigenous music
Our friends at Ntegrity have created this Spotify list from different Indigenous artists across a range of genres. Listen to it – or create your own playlist – to discover some great music you may not have heard before.