If we can get out there and everyone does their bit, the ripple effect just goes through the system.
Posted 29 November 2011
by Commission
Violence against women has no place in the Australian community. Sport takes the lead in playing by the rules.
Nina Funnel, a women's rights campaigner, and Nigel Vagana run educational workshops with rookie NRL players, and reflect...
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Tags: Freedom
Posted 01 December 2011
by Commission
Deal or No Deal Host and Chairman of White Ribbon Day, Andrew O'Keefe, talks about everyday human rights actions that make big changes, violence against women and the role of game shows in promoting rights.
Andrew makes clear the importance of...
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Tags: Freedom
Posted 29 November 2011
by Commission
An Indigenous community controlled health clinic leads the way in boosting Indigenous life expectancy, starting with healthy, happy babies.
Barbara Flick, the Executive Officer of 'Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan' reflects on the progress being made...
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Tags: Respect
Posted 01 December 2011
by Commission
One of Australia's first Aboriginal doctors, Dr Mark Wenitong, talks Indigenous health, music and making changes.
As a leader in the health community, Dr Wenitong introduces the Apunipuma Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men's Groups...
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Posted 21 December 2011
by Evie_Kennedy
For most of my life I struggled with being a young girl. I was bullied by my relatives because I was a relatively intelligent child who loved to read, I was assaulted when I was seven through to eleven by a member of my family for the simple sin of...
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Tags: Equality
Posted 29 November 2011
by Commission
A group of students and teachers at Mt Annan High School teach us a thing or two about stirring enthusiasm for human rights change.
The school's Human Rights Action Group meets every week during recess and shares...
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Tags: Belonging
Posted 01 December 2011
by Commission
Alison Corke opens her house and family to Paheer - an immigration detainee.
After spending over 18 months in detention on Christmas Island and Perth, Paheer was released into 'community detention'. His penpal, Alison, requested the...
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Tags: Freedom
Posted 08 December 2011
Football United uses the magic of football to bring refugee children and communities together on Australia's sporting fields.
The stars on and off the field talk about the programs, their successes to date, and how football is helping to...
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Tags: Belonging
















