Tuesday, 21 August 2007

ABC News : Indigenous

NT Aboriginal congress pushes for more sex offender rehab programs
The organisation that arranged for sex offender rehabilitation training in Alice Springs says there needs to be programs outside the prison system, not just within it.

Blaze claims Yalata police station
The police station at the Yalata Aboriginal community in South Australia's far west has been destroyed in a fire.

20yr plan aims to improve Aboriginal health standards
Northern Territory Chief Minister has launched a 20-year plan to give Indigenous children the same life standards as other Territorians.

Papunya youth see petrol sniffing as 'uncool'
Youth workers are reporting a "petrol sniffing culture change" in a central Australian Indigenous community.

Wheelchair built tough for outback conditions
Alice Springs designers are putting stunt bike wheels on a specially crafted wheelchair in a bid to make it tough enough to last in a remote community.

Federal Govt urged to offer Tangentyere CDEP assurance
The Federal Government is being urged to ensure the abolition of Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) does not lead to the collapse of Tangentyere Council's aged care services.

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