Follow stories concerning First Nations peoples and Indigenous Australia, with this collection of reports and interviews from the SBS News team.
Latest episodes
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14 min
Stolen Generations descendant Karlie Stewart on truthtelling
Newly released national survey data provides a clearer picture of the health and wellbeing outcomes for the Stolen Generations survivors and descendants.The data released by the Au…
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16 min
Why Indigenous legal advocates are urging national minimum standards on youth justice
A senate inquiry has handed down its report on youth incarceration in Australia, including examining the issue of the over-incarceration of First Nations children.
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8 min
Reflections at Garma on how the Kumanjayi Little Baby case became a symbol of unity
The theme at this year's Garma festival is Bukmak, which means everyone in Yolngu language — an expression of unity and a celebration of the diversity of modern Australia. And it w…
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2 min
Bluey speaks Yolŋu Matha in a special appearance at the Garma Festival
The Garma Festival is underway in northeast Arnhem Land, with the four-day event showcasing traditional Yolŋu art, song, dance and storytelling. Hosted by the Yothu Yindi Foundatio…
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23 min
INTERVIEW: Organising the Garma Festival
The Garma Festival is on this weekend. running until Monday, with delegates from around the country attending the major First Nations cultural event in north-east Arnhem Land. It's…
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8 min
What is Garma? Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering explained
The annual Garma Festival kicks off today on Yolŋu Country in northeast Arnhem Land. It's Australia's largest Indigenous cultural gathering, and a key forum for conversations about…
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15 min
Experts sound alarm over NT law they say could lead to 'another Stolen Generation'
Reforms to the Northern Territory child protection system have sparked alarm and warnings the move could contribute to another Stolen Generation. Experts say the new laws weaken th…
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12 min
INTERVIEW: NITV speaks to Richard Frankland about this year's Elder in Residence Oration
A WARNING THAT THIS INTERVIEW CONTAINS REFERENCES TO AN INDIGENOUS PERSON WHO HAS DIED Respected Aboriginal writer, activist and filmmaker Richard Frankland has delivered this year…
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8 min
'50 Years of Deadly': What is NAIDOC Week, and what's behind this year's theme?
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are being held across Australia this week to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islande…
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5 min
Torres Strait’s first land and sea conference weaves culture with science
Traditional owners in Far North Queensland have come together with scientists for the first time to help tackle threats against human-induced climate change. The inaugural conferen…
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8 min
'For us, by us': Indigenous plea for truth-telling and connection during Reconciliation Week
Community led events are being held across the country to mark National Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 27 to Jun 03. This year's theme is 'All In' - a call for all Austra…
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6 min
Sorry won't cut it anymore: calls grow for action on Bringing Them Home recommendations
Almost three decades on from the landmark Bringing Them Home report on Stolen Generations, the government has implemented just six per cent of recommendations. This National Sorry…
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23 min
INTERVIEW: Stolen Generations survivor on significance of Sorry Day and ongoing fight for redress
The impacts of the Stolen Generation policies on families were detailed publicly for the first time in the landmark 'Bringing Them Home' report 29 years ago, following a national i…
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7 min
Healing through art : Stories of First Nations people who have experienced incarceration
First Nations Australians who have lived experience of incarceration in Victoria are showcasing their work through an art exhibition. The exhibition, highlighting the artists' voic…
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20 min
INTERVIEW: North Aboriginal Justice Agency CEO accuses NT government of long term detention in watchhouses
The Northern Territory justice system is under fresh scrutiny amid allegations people are being held in overcrowded cells for long periods of time without adequate healthcare in a…
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16 min
INTERVIEW: SBS speaks to Travis Lovett on his 800km Walk for Truth
Kerrupmara Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett is now well into his 800 kilometre walk from Melbourne to Canberra. The former Yoorrook Justice Commissioner is leading the five-week long…
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4 min
Family, community mourns as outback search for missing girl ends in tragedy
WARNING Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away. THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRES…
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9 min
Fighting for a country that denied their rights: Remembering the service of Australia's Indigenous veterans
[[WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should exercise caution when listening to this audio as it contains names and images of deceased persons, which may cause di…
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4 min
The life and work of Aunty Rhoda Roberts honoured on Bundjalung country
A trailblazer of Australia's arts and cultural landscape, Aunty Rhoda Roberts has been laid to rest on Country in her hometown of Lismore. Hundreds gathered to honour a life dedica…
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13 min
INTERVIEW: Could First Nations methods improve mental health treatment?
The latest report on Closing the Gap Targets, released last month, found just four of nineteen targets are on track. Among those targets Australia is failing to meet, the country i…