The invented ceremonies and imported terminology in my view disrespect actual indigenous customs and culture, however they do give a sense of self respect and purpose to people who otherwise spend a lot of effort arguing amongst themselves. The ecosystem of consultants/advisors/rent-seekers feeding off govt programs is astonishing and disgusting. Where are the journalists investigating how our money is spent? $millions for high profile activists and management consultants, destitution in remote communities.
Perfect answer , like when I was in Dubbo, Aboriginal girls perhaps 16 some with child others of there face at Maccas where is the help for these lost kids?
Swept under the carpet. You should see the vast amounts spent just up ere alone. Just down from my old servo there's a Murri specific medical/healing/dropin and every other bloody thing centre that cost a few mill and is hardly used. BUT when the local hospital gets inundated,ie in the middle of covid, do you think they offer their services? Answer 1 for yes...and 2 for no. But when the open only 8 hours a day Murri joint is closed where do you think they all end up? Answer 1 for local hospital or 2 for local hospital!
Is that actual policy or ‘people say...’ And is it about being indigenous or being a RESIDENT in which case there are obvious reasons for preference?
Can you please identify the exact programs are available ONLY to those who identify as indigenous? I ask because when I’ve researched in the past many things that appeared ‘exclusive’ were in fact just ‘rebadged’ eg Abstudy pays exactly the same as ordinary youth/study allowances under the same circumstances. I do agree that it’s the least needy who always manage to milk the most out of any system (just go to any fringe area). Nothing is helped by the fact that ordinary families with incomes up to $250k still expect government funding for their kids to be babysat...
You’ve mentioned this before but you never answered the question - have you ever rocked up there and been turned away? Murri sympathetic is NOT the same as Murri exclusive...
Honestly Karen, do you think I can be bothered preparing a detailed report for you? There are a multitude of programs at state and federal level. If you don't tick the indigenous box, you don't get the service.
I've had a word of mouth and that's about it. Here you go try 'em yourself: https://mulungu.com.au/midin-clinic/
Charges dismissed based on mental health. What a surprise! https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/charges-dismissed-against-climate-protester-who-brought-sydney-harbour-tunnel-to-halt-20220927-p5bldm.html
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