Deadly Yarning from South Australian Aboriginal Communities

23/11/2025

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23/11/2025

A significant step has been taken toward reconciliation and cultural recognition, with the Shire of Denmark Council formally endorsing the implementation of Aboriginal dual naming across 15 iconic locations within our Shire, including rivers, inlets, hilltops and coastal areas.

With more than a decade of research, consultation, and collaboration with our local Noongar community and key stakeholders, such as the Wagyl Kaip Aboriginal Corporation, the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council, and other land management authorities, this initiative aims to honour the Traditional Custodians of the land by officially recognising Aboriginal place names alongside non-Aboriginal names.

The 15 dual names endorsed by Council are:
• Kooryunderup / Mount Hallowell
• Wakundup / Mount Shadforth
• Marjit / Wilson Inlet
• Kordalup / Parry Inlet
• Quarram / Irwin Inlet
• Quorrimup / Boat Harbour
• Kwoorabup / Denmark River
• Genulup / Hay River
• Kwikup / Quickup River
• Gnowerumbup / Kent River
• Waalitchup / Bow River
• Kwallup / Peaceful Bay
• Peepetup / Mount Lindesay
• Kurlalup / Boat Harbour Lakes
• Kwakoorillup / Frankland River

Shire President Aaron Wiggins said the endorsement marks an important milestone for our community.

“Dual naming and the recognition of our Aboriginal cultural heritage reflect the Shire’s commitment to strengthening our shared connection to where we live,” Cr Wiggins said.

“Acknowledging the deep history of the Bibbulmun and Minang people of the Noongar nation enriches our understanding of place and identity in Denmark.”

Dual naming aligns with the Shire’s Council Plan: Our Future 2035 and Aboriginal Heritage Policy, supporting broader efforts to promote reconciliation and cultural awareness throughout the region.

The next phase will involve submitting the endorsed names to Landgate for formal approval, as well as collaboration with local Aboriginal community members to develop signage and educational materials that provide cultural context and pronunciation guidance.

📸Photo Credit: Nic Duncan

22/11/2025

The Men Leading Change event is a powerful step forward for our community.
Having the support of GoodBetterBestMen and the SouthernFootball League sends a strong message about the importance of standing together for positive change.

🎶 Enjoy live music from “Trust the Process” as they make their debut
🌭 Free sausage sizzle provided by RotaryClubofMorphettVale
💈 Free cuts on the day from Kingston Barber Lounge
🔥 Family fun with Smokey from the CFS joining in the action
🚗 Vintage and classic cars on show

Come along, get involved, and be part of a community that’s leading change.

📅 Sunday 30th November
🚶 Walk with us from Rotary Park to Market Place at 11am to show your support for change
🕦 Activities continue at Market Place from 11:30am

22/11/2025

Katie Kiss - Social Justice Commissioner Close the Gap on Palliative Care/ Sorry Business

End of Life Yarning: An Indigenous Perspective on Dying SBS Australia podcast ( Link below ⬇️)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were practising end of life care for thousands of years prior to colonisation.

But with the loss of traditional practices in many communities, are mainstream palliative care services equipped to cater to the needs of Indigenous people? And what can we learn from Indigenous perspectives on dying?

If you bristled at the word ‘palliative’, then you’re not alone. Despite the best efforts of the angels working in hospice care, it can still be scary for anyone nearing the end of life. But for First Nations families navigating the palliative system, there are additional challenges.

For many Indigenous Australians, Sorry Business is a common feature of everyday life. According to research by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare in 2009, 42% of Indigenous respondents indicated that they had experienced the death of a family member or close friend within the past year.

You would not find an Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander person that hasn't been affected by multiple sorry businesses

Eliza Munro, Sorry Business Consultant

With such frequent exposure to death, dying and grief, some practitioners in the sector are striving to make the health system more responsive to the cultural needs of First Nations people.

In this week’s episode, we talk to a Sorry Business Consultant about palliative care and death literacy in Indigenous communities.

Our guest, Eliza Munro, is a spiritual woman from the Gamilaroi Nation and the Managing Director of a consultancy named Ngiyani Wandabaa.

With over twenty-years experience in Indigenous health, including nearly a decade in palliative care education, Eliza is passionate about enhancing culturally safe and responsive end-of-life care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

There's a common belief that if we speak of death, that we're manifesting and death will come sooner

We asked Eliza, what are the major barriers to accessing end-of-life care for Indigenous people? What are some of the taboos around death in First Nations communities? And why is it important to die on country?

Join us for a wide-ranging discussion as we talk history, holistic care, Returning to Spirit and pranking your relatives from the grave.

Going through a tough time?

We're here to yarn.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.

Listen here

https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast-episode/end-of-life-yarning-an-indigenous-perspective-on-dying/sx9p6hpfw

NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia

22/11/2025

Great job young man..

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22/11/2025

📣 INTRODUCING YOUR NEWLY ELECTED KAC DIRECTORS

Kokatha Aboriginal Corporation (KAC) is pleased to announce the Directors elected at today’s AGM.

👏 Congratulations to our re-elected Directors:
• Joyleen Thomas
• Michael Turner

👏 And a warm welcome to our newly elected Directors:
• Denise Thomas
• Glen Wingfield

We look forward to working with all of you as you continue to guide and strengthen our Corporation. Thank you for putting your hands up to serve the Kokatha community.

The following people were nominated by their family groups to join the Culture and Heritage Committee:

Allen - Elton Brady & Nicholas Brady (proxy)
Baker - Allan Wallace & Maxine Horace (proxy)
Dare - Rick Dadleh & Nicole Carter (proxy)
Davis - Rodney Dodd & Grant Warren (proxy)
Dingaman - Barbara Amos & Andrew Dingaman (proxy)
Fatt - TBA
Kite - Elaine Kite and Glen Newchurch (proxy)
Larkin - Aaron Thomas & Elaine Moosha (proxy)
Reid - Roxanne Colson & Raymond Colson (proxy)
Smith - Anna Strzelecki & Ken Smith (proxy)
Starkey - Andrew Starkey & Mia Starkey (proxy)
Strangways - Lynette Strangways & Joanne Strangways (proxy)
Thomas - Andrew Saunders & Corey Thomas (proxy)
Turner - Kahlia Gibson & Belynda Nairn (proxy)
Wingfield - Glen Wingfield & Sonja Gaston (proxy)

A big thank you to the more than 350 KAC Members who attended the AGM. Well done also to our hardworking KAC staff for making the day such a success.

The Kokatha Common Law Holders' Meeting will be held tomorrow at the Lea Memorial Theatre, Port Augusta, with a BBQ breakfast from 8.00am. We look forward to seeing you there.

21/11/2025

Wonder what "devastation" they will cause to Aboriginal Land considering all the work they are doing here in Australia particularly South Australia ?

Wonder if all the water extraction from Mound Springs and the Artesian Basin to cool BHP machinery would be classified as an incident ?


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About 600,000 people seeking compensation a decade on from disaster that killed 19 and devastated villages

21/11/2025

Congratulations Anita on graduating from Aboriginal Cert 4 in Aboriginal Primary Health Care at recent AHCSA graduation. Nganampa Health is very proud of your achievement. Keep up the great work.