need to be made in the cities because that is where political decisions are “Changes made. We can help people in the remote regions by fighting the fights in the city. Racism needs to be tackled and governments only patronize and pay lip service to Indigenous rights.” Millie Ingram, Wiradjuri Elder Disadvantage has arisen from government policies There is still a vast disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that is highlighted by low socio-economic indicators, low home ownership and housing levels, educational attainment, poor health and wellbeing, and high youth unemployment and incarceration statistics. Successive Indigenous leaders and Elders state this disadvantage is a result of poor treatment by successive government policies that has led to intergenerational trauma. For future sustainability Indigenous Australians want governments to honour, respect and support the inherent capacity of their people and their unique cultures. Wellbeing arises from empowerment For many years Indigenous Australians have said the key to better wellbeing lies in empowerment, equality and self-determination; in short, the recognition of their human rights and allocating resources to meet their needs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples still come to live, work, play or visit Sydney for opportunities such as business, education, sporting, arts and cultural activities or entertainment. Those individuals, families, communities, organisations and businesses are urban and contemporary peoples who recognise the opportunities that the city facilitates for them today. Community aspirations towards resilience Beyond recognition and rights, forums and discussion hosted by the City of Sydney with Indigenous community leaders shows that what is important for their communities is similar to that of other Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples want access to jobs, housing, education, health services, legal and financial advice, business support and to have healthy, resilient and sustainable communities, just as they had before 1788. Like other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want to make their own unique contribution to the ongoing development of an excellent Australian nation, one that is inclusive of all. Feature by Nancia Guivarra, member of the City of Aboriginal and Torres Sydney’s Strait Islander Advisory Panel Our vision for Sydney: a city for all Our vision for a socially just and resilient Sydney
“Changes need to be made in the cities because that is where political decisions are made. We can help people in the remote regions by fighting the fights in the city. Racism needs to be tackled and governments only patronize and pay lip service to Indigenous rights.” Millie Ingram, Wiradjuri Elder Disadvantage has arisen from government policies There is still a vast disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians that is highlighted by low socio-economic indicators, low home ownership and housing levels, educational attainment, poor health and wellbeing, and high youth unemployment and incarceration statistics. Successive Indigenous leaders and Elders state this disadvantage is a result of poor treatment by successive government policies that has led to intergenerational trauma. For future sustainability Indigenous Australians want governments to honour, respect and support the inherent capacity of their people and their unique cultures. Wellbeing arises from empowerment For many years Indigenous Australians have said the key to better wellbeing lies in empowerment, equality and self-determination; in short, the recognition of their human rights and allocating resources to meet their needs. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples still come to live, work, play or visit Sydney for opportunities such as business, education, sporting, arts and cultural activities or entertainment. Those individuals, families, communities, organisations and businesses are urban and contemporary peoples who recognise the opportunities that the city facilitates for them today. Community aspirations towards resilience Beyond recognition and rights, forums and discussion hosted by the City of Sydney with Indigenous community leaders shows that what is important for their communities is similar to that of other Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples want access to jobs, housing, education, health services, legal and financial advice, business support and to have healthy, resilient and sustainable communities, just as they had before 1788. Like other Australians, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want to make their own unique contribution to the ongoing development of an excellent Australian nation, one that is inclusive of all. Feature by Nancia Guivarra, member of the City of Sydney’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel Our vision for Sydney: a city for all Our vision for a socially just and resilient Sydney
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