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The practice of Welcome to Country is a ceremony performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to welcome visitors to their land. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups have clear boundaries separating their Country from other groups. Crossing into another group’s Country required permission to enter — like gaining a visa — and when …
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Long term supporter, activist and former Amnesty President, Georgina Perry chats to Charles Rozario about what inspires her continued support. Georgina shares how it all started from her days as a secondary school student to life today as a mum and community lawyer. When did it all begin for you? I think it was during …
In this edition of brief insights, Charles Rozario chats to Rob Lundie, long standing Amnesty activist, volunteer, donor, bequestor and recipient of the National June Fassina Award. Rob has been a supporter for the past 31 years. How did all begin and what keeps him going? It was a film called Missing that sparked Rob’s …
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