Contemporary issues and events of inclusion and exclusion by Noah McCarthy https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm en-us 2023-08-29 01:24:52 UTC 2023-10-16 04:28:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675911705 2023-08-29 01:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675911705 https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675914524 highlighting the ways in which Indigenous people in Australia are facing systemic challenges and inequalities. These include issues related to land rights, healthcare, education, and social services. YA]]> 2023-08-29 01:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675914524 Ms Ellam - The Voice bridges issue of exclusion to inclusion but is creating conflict in society and misrepresentations in media institutions leading to disempowerment of the Indigenous Voice and Yes campaign - reflects potential continuing exclusion MsEllam https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675924086 Legal expert outraged by ‘out of context’ inclusion in Voice No pamphlet  JULY 18 2023

Constitutional lawyer Greg Craven supports the Voice but was misquoted by Dutton and 'No campaign' as pointing out it being 'fatally flawed'

* the No campaign is misquoting experts eg Greg Craven, and deliberately misleading public

* Lidia Thorpe, senator accused the Yes side of misrepresenting origins of Voice as indigenous.

* Thorpe argues that the Voice does not reflect the diversity of the many First Nations

* Voice will be able to “make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples”.
>>> this reflects INCLUSION for Indigenous Australians in the JUSTICE SYSTEM including Parliament and promoting Indigenous Voice and concerns

The lack of Voice reflects the exclusion of Indigenous voices but also all First Nations from Australia's leading political and governing body - lack of self determination / lack of empowerment.

]]> 2023-08-29 01:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675924086 Valerie ~ Indigenous deaths in custody rises to 516 since the 1991 royal commission, report says https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675926680 - The Australian Institute of Criminology's annual report shows 106 people died in custody between July 2021 and July 2022, with 16 of those being of Indigenous descent --> 5(NSW), 4(Queensland), 3(WA), 2(SA), 1(VIC)
- Report stated that 32% of the average daily Australian prisoner population is made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Overall 23 more Indigenous and non-Indigenous people died in custody in 2021-22 compared with the previous year
- 516 recorded Indigenous people who died in custody since 1991 --> 335 in prison, 177 in police custody and 4 in youth detention
1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody found that Indigenous people were no more likely to die in custody than non-Indigenous people but were significantly more likely to be arrested and imprisoned]]> 2023-08-29 01:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675926680 Noha!~Uluru Statement From The Heart noahmccarthy https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675929486 The Uluru Statement from the Heart is a 2017 petition by Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders calling for structural reforms, both in recognition of the continuing sovereignty of Indigenous peoples and to address structural "powerlessness" that has led to severe disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The document calls for the creation of two new institutions; a constitutionally protected First Nations Voice and a Makarrata Commission, to oversee agreement-making and truth-telling between governments and First Nations. These reforms can be summarised as Voice, Treaty and Truth.

5 takeaways:
- Inclusion
- Empowerment
- ]]> 2023-08-29 01:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675929486 https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675933453 - focus on government policy and social safety nets for institutional support for victims of domestic violence
- disproportionate rates of domestic violence against aboriginal women]]> 2023-08-29 01:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675933453 Media coverage of Indigenous communities to show more sides of different stories. https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675934552 2023-08-29 01:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675934552 Kiana - High rates of Indigenous deaths in custody provide an insight into the nature of prejudice, discrimination and exclusion in the justice system and its continuity over time https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675935379 • Of the 516 recorded Indigenous people who died in custody since 1991, 335 were in prison, 177 were in police custody and four were in youth detention.
Not from this source but should be noted: At 30 June 2022: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners accounted for 32% of all prisoners (source: ABS) despite First Nations Australians making up only 3.8% of the total Australian population
  • note that 'deaths in custody' is a term that many people prefer to replace with 'deaths in police presence' because it can be unclear if the deatsh were of natural causes
]]> 2023-08-29 01:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675935379 Resources fo Yr12 for current events MsEllam https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675937087 Instagram
@Yes23au
@nitv_au
@commongroundfirstnations
@ulurustatement

]]> 2023-08-29 01:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675937087 Kelly- First Nations workers still overlooked despite nationwide employment shortage https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675938743 Racism, exclusion, and identity strain are all factors that contribute to high levels of Indigenous unemployment and, ahead of the jobs and skills summit, advocates want the government to look at a national overhaul. 

The Jobs and Skills summit, the federal government will unveil its new policy to replace the heavily criticised Community Development Program. The policy was essentially a work-for-the-dole scheme for people in remote parts of the country but was found to be exploiting and disadvantaging Indigenous participants. 

Indigenous Employment Partners (IEP) operations manager and Gunai Kurnai woman Donna Gleisner said Indigenous people were rarely encouraged to pursue aspirational pathways in the mainstream system.

IEP takes a "wraparound" approach, supporting jobseekers on the pathway from interview to employment and helping them stay in their roles, or advance within a company.
- Workplaces are also vetted to ensure employees are going to culturally safe, responsible places where Indigenous employees can thrive.

]]> 2023-08-29 01:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675938743 people with disabilities are unable to access information on the Voice to Parliament https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675943586 2023-08-29 01:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675943586 MsEllam https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675950078 ‘There is a healing that is needed’: How Australia Day celebrations are changing    January 10 2023

* attempts to include /broaden perspectives and events on Australia Day to include indigenous perspectives and interpretations

* 2023 - Aboriginal flag raised on bridge on Aus Day - and Opera House in First Nations lights/art

* attempt to broaden from purely 'celebration' to recognising 'commemoration'

* WugulOra Morning Ceremony, which this year will celebrate its 20-year anniversary. 

* “WugulOra is respectful in honouring those who have fallen, continue to suffer but is also about moving forward and how as a state and country we can do this with the First Nations,” Weldon said. "

* government commits 43 million to return Goat Island / Me-Mel to First Nation



]]> 2023-08-29 02:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675950078 Valerie ~ Multimillion-dollar settlement for families of NT stolen generations approved by NSW court https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675951305 - $50m settlement compensation families of the stolen generation in NT approved by NSW court
- Robert Beech-Jones approved settlement
- "[The deductions are] so far down the scale that I wouldn't even hesitate about approving it at a macro level"
- class action, launched by Shine Lawyers in April 2021 --> sought compensation for alleged breaches of a duty of care owed to Indigenous Australians forcibly removed from their families in the NT between 1912 and 1973
- About 1200 people can now be compensated, including careers and siblings of stolen generation members and the estates of those taken from their families who are now deceased
- Litigation Lending Services granted a commission of $5.5m, plus an additional $1m paid for after-the-event insurance covering its financial risks dor backing the class action
- compensation will be paid at relative rates, 1000 families of deceased stolen generation members receiving the highest estimated amounts of $35000 on average
- More than 100 carers and siblings who are still alive will receive a lower payment of about $23000 while under 100 estates of deceased carers and siblings will receive about $11000]]> 2023-08-29 02:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675951305 Continuing questioning of a persons Aboriginality perpetuates exclusion and creates divisive perceptions of First Nations peoples MsEllam https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675974498 * Peter Dutton, 2020 referred to AFP to investigate Bruce Pascoe, author's, Aboriginality - based on claim of Josephine Cashman (Aboriginal Businesswoman) who claimed he is falsely stating he is Aboriginal for financial profit (by his books)

* Cashman called for a government register to list Aboriginal people / define Aboriginality

* "Pascoe is best known for his groundbreaking 2014 bestseller, Dark Emu, which drew on evidence from historical records to show Aboriginal people farmed and prospered in large villages, upending previous assumptions about Indigenous Australia. "

* the far right elements of politics and media have opposed Pascoe's revisionism of Australian history (education)which defended Aboriginal culture / civilisation and sovereignty - including Andrew Bolt

* Jack Pascoe, Bruce's son, "“We stand by the identity of our family. The insinuation that my father has fabricated his heritage is hard to take because for him it’s an issue that has been part of the public discourse for 40 years.” "  >>> continuing exclusion and non Indigenous oppression of Aboriginal peoples by questioning their aboriginality]]> 2023-08-29 02:19:25 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675974498 concerns regarding the accessibility of information about the proposed Voice to Parliament in Australia. https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675981825 The article talks about a plan called the "Voice to Parliament" in Australia. This plan aims to let Indigenous Australians share their opinions about laws and rules that impact them. However, people are confused about how it works. They say the plan needs to be explained better so that everyone, especially Indigenous communities, can understand it and decide if they support it or not. YA]]> 2023-08-29 02:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2675981825 Kimi - The nature of Aboriginal persons with cognitive disabilities being over-policed promotes discriminatory practices, worsening their access to culturally-responsive healthcare. https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2676778684 - Oftentimes, during crises involving Aboriginal people with mental and cognitive disabilities, police are the first and only service to arrive at the scene (there is a sheer lack of culturally-responsive alternatives).
- This is problematic as police have little training in this field, and often don't recognise that someone has an intellectual disability. 
- A plethora of Aboriginal persons surveyed in this study noted that a history of Indigenous Australians with intellectual disabilities offending (often as a result of their intellectual disability) has been used by police officers to justify the hyper-surveillance of this group. 
- Aboriginal people surveyed in this study expressed their distaste towards the stark contrast between high levels of funding for police in their communities and a lack of funding for Aboriginal community-based mental health and disability services. 

]]> 2023-08-29 14:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2676778684 Kimi - Traditional Indigenous practices are being disrupted by the NSW government, which is excessively prosecuting Aboriginal fishers. This is distinctly furthering Indigenous Australians' exclusion in relation to the justice system, employment, and cultural education. https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2676814941 - Indigenous Australians are being prosecuted for abalone fishing by the NSW government. However, no review of Aboriginal cultural fishing or any fishery in NSW has identified this practice as having a negative impact on marine resources.
- The AIATSIS study found that "taking children fishing is necessary for their cultural education." 
- It similarly found that "Many participants felt that cultural fishers were needlessly overregulated. To them it seemed hypocritical for Fisheries [NSW] to focus on the compliance of the small number of cultural fishers, and for them to be characterised as threats to the marine environment, when their total take pales in comparison to that of the commercial fisheries."]]> 2023-08-29 14:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2676814941 Kelly- Calls to extend Aboriginal housing program to stop people 'falling through the cracks' https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679258943 *The Victorian Public Tenants Association is urging the state government to renew funding for an Aboriginal housing support program.

*The Victorian Public Tenants Association (VPTA) has urged the state government to renew funding for a pilot program that has helped Aboriginal Australians avoid homelessness. 

*First Nations people are 15 times more likely to experience homelessness than the rest of the population

"In Victoria, 40 per cent of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are living in some kind of social housing, compared with 3 to 4 per cent of people in [the rest of the] population." - Katelyn Butters

*The Andrews Labor government provided $5.3 million to kick-start initiatives, including an Aboriginal-specific Private Rental Assistance Program, in 2020. 


]]> 2023-08-31 04:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679258943 Kelly- MK Turner Report calls for establishment of First Nations education system for Indigenous kids https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679291954 *The MK Turner Report recommends the government establishes a new First Nations education system.

*The principal at an Aboriginal-controlled school in Alice Springs wants to see more Indigenous staff at the front of the classroom. 

*The NT Education Minister says her department is already working to make the system conducive to First Nations needs.]]> 2023-08-31 04:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679291954 Liz - Digital divide affecting remote indigenous communities and families https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679410289 Mornington Island, Queensland has about 1,200 residents, and is slated to receive a major upgrade under the Regional Connectivity Program sometime soon, but families were unaware of when this would happen. 

The residents have poor quality mobile and broadband services, and few options. The island’s only mobile network, Telstra 4G, is concentrated on the township of Gununa and is prone to congestion and outages.

The families that were spoken to use their mobile phones almost exclusively to make calls and access the internet.
In many cases, devices are shared between several family members, and data is shared via hot spotting when someone runs out

The families spoke of a gap between young people who quickly learn how to use technology and Elders who aren’t as savvy online.]]> 2023-08-31 06:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679410289 Noah - Rate of First Nations youth homelessness at a high on Youth Homelessness Matters Day noahmccarthy https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679479659 This provided article discusses the issue of youth homelessness among First Nations people in Australia, highlighting the challenges they face within the housing system. Key points include:

  1. Statistics and Disparities: Recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) reveals that 30% of unaccompanied homeless children and young people seeking homelessness services are Indigenous. The rate of homelessness is 10 times higher for First Nations individuals compared to non-Indigenous Australians.
  2. Housing System Challenges: The article suggests that the housing system is not adequately designed to support Aboriginal people, contributing to the high rates of homelessness among First Nations youth. The discriminatory nature of the housing system is cited as a factor leading to vulnerable young people being homeless.
  3. Age and Gender Breakdown: Of the total First Nations people experiencing homelessness in the country, a significant number are under 12 years old or aged from 12 to 18 years. Domestic violence is identified as a key driver of homelessness for First Nations women and children.
  4. Programs and Advocacy: Efforts such as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tenant Advocate Program aim to provide culturally appropriate housing advice to First Nations individuals and families. These programs focus on building relationships and ensuring secure housing.
  5. Challenges and Solutions: Funding for programs like the Tenant Advocate Program is crucial, as culturally appropriate and independent housing advice has not been widely accessible to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The VPTA emphasizes the need for sustained efforts over time, given the complexity and generational nature of the issue.
  6. Impact of Bail Laws: The article highlights that Victoria's bail laws, implemented in 2018, have contributed to the homelessness of First Nations young people. Women, often mothers, who lack a fixed address can be denied bail, potentially leading to more children being placed in out-of-home care and facing an increased risk of homelessness.
  7. Advocacy for Strategy: Both the Aboriginal Housing Victoria and the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Forum call for the creation of a targeted and standalone Child and Youth Homelessness and Housing Strategy at the federal level.
]]> 2023-08-31 07:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679479659 Noah - With the Voice referendum contest so close, the campaign ahead will be crucial — but very different to an election noahmccarthy https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679487744 The article discusses the differences between a referendum campaign and an election campaign, focusing on the upcoming Australian referendum regarding a constitutionally-enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the context of socially valued resources:

Housing: The article indirectly references the importance of stable living conditions and equitable access to representation for Indigenous Australians, which are intertwined with the referendum's objectives.

Education: While not directly addressed, the referendum highlights the significance of awareness, understanding, and informed decision-making among the public regarding Indigenous issues.

Healthcare: The article does not directly touch on healthcare, but the referendum's outcome could impact the broader social and political landscape affecting Indigenous health and well-being.

Technology: The article doesn't specifically mention technology, but the referendum's campaigns might leverage various communication technologies to spread awareness and engage the public.

Justice System: While not the central focus, the article indirectly touches on justice issues concerning Indigenous rights, representation, and the broader social implications tied to the referendum.

Employment: The article doesn't discuss employment directly, but the outcome of the referendum could have implications for Indigenous engagement, empowerment, and opportunities.

]]> 2023-08-31 07:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679487744 Valerie ~ The cases for and against an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679725531 - Proposal would see an additional chapter added to the constitution --> acknowledge Indigenous Australians as the First Peoples of Australian and create an advisory body called a Voice to give advice to the government on laws and policies that affect them
Yes --> recognition for First Nations people in the constitution
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a say on matters that affect their lives
  • representative body on laws and policies that affect First Nations people
  • permanent body that can't be removed without another referendum
  • symbolism of recognition with tangible actions in the form of an advisory body
No --> backed by conservative lobby group Advance under the banner of "Australias for Unity", supported by spokespeople Warren Mundine and opposition spokesperson for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Mapijinpa Price
  • concerns about division, legal challenges and 'the unknown'
  • 'divisive' between Indigenous Australians and the broader population
  • not wanting to see the constitution change because they believe it could create the opportunity for legal challenges in the high court
  • Supporters of the progressive No believe the Voice proposal doesn't go far enough because the body will be advisory only and has no independent power or veto over the parliament, and they don't want Indigenous Australians to be inserted into the constitution, which some see as an invalid colonial document. 
]]> 2023-08-31 12:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2679725531 where did all the examples go? - kiana https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2715597090 2023-09-22 02:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/noahmccarthy/qq2u35altzlojskm/wish/2715597090