Recognise
Introduce yourself to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, from the past to the present. This is the beginning of your reconciliation learning journey.
Reflect
Explore resources which help you critically reflect on racism, culture, bias and privilege, and build a better understanding of equity and human rights internationally and in Australia.
Respect
Learn to identify truth telling, and understand the critical importance of advancing Australia’s journey towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander self-determination.
Reinforce
Activate yourself in your allyship to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, learn what can be done to contribute towards reconciliation, and find resources to support you to take action towards meaningful change.
1965 Freedom Ride
AIATSISThis 15-day bus journey through regional New South Wales would become a defining moment in Australian activism.
View WebsiteA Short History of the Noongar language
South West Aboriginal Land and Sea CouncilKaartdijin in Noongar means 'knowledge'.
View WebsiteA Short History of the Noongar language
Noongar Boodjar Language CentreNoongar is a language spoken across the Noongar nation which ranges from south of the town of Geraldton to Esperance.
View WebsiteAboriginal culture and history of Wadjemup
Wadjemup Rottnest IslandThis page provides an overview of Wadjemup, including how to pay respect when visiting the island.
View WebsiteAboriginal DNA provides human migration clues
ABC NewsScientists have used DNA evidence from a lock of hair found in WA in the 1920s to map the early migration of humans from Africa to Australia.
Watch videoAboriginal History of Wadjemup
Rottnest Island AuthorityLearn about the long and painful history of Wadjemup, or Rottnest Island.
View WebsiteAboriginal Land and Sea Councils in Western Australia
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators CouncilAboriginal Land and Sea Councils help Aboriginal people get back and manage their land.
View WebsiteAboriginal Languages in Western Australia
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators CouncilMost Aboriginal people over the age of 30 in the Kimberley, Pilbara and desert regions of WA speak one or more traditional languages.
View WebsiteAboriginal Spiritualty
Australians TogetherLearn about the rich spiritual beliefs and practices of Indigenous Australians, including the connection to land and storytelling.
View WebsiteAboriginal timeline: Stolen wages
Creative SpiritsThis timeline outlines the history of the stolen wages of Aboriginal people in Australia.
View WebsiteAlbany Creation Story
Western Australian MuseumElder Lynette Knapp recounts her traditional connection with Menang Country, speaking of the creation of Albany.
Watch videoAlmost half of massacres were by police or government forces
The GuardianResearch has found that around half of all massacres of Aboriginal people were carried out by police and other government forces.
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