National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance

14/10/2026

Another innocent young woman’s life stolen by a man. One of ours.

When will we see real change? We keep saying “enough is enough”, but the violence doesn’t stop. Our women deserve to be safe.

May her soul rest peacefully.

Sending strength and healing to her family, loved ones and community. We grieve with you.

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Great Oportunity

📢 APPLY NOW

Indigenous Peoples’ representatives can apply for funding to attend UNPFII or EMRIP in 2027.

Deadline is 8 November 2026.

Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in these important discussions on Indigenous Peoples’ rights at the United Nations.

👉 Learn more and apply:
https://www.ohchr.org/en/about-us/funding-budget/indigenous-peoples-fund/call-applications

22/09/2026

Best conference.

05/09/2026

Today marks the first official United Nations observance of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Women and Girls.

Across generations, Indigenous women and girls have led, taught, created and advocated, strengthening languages, carrying knowledge and shaping the futures of their communities.

Yet their voices, leadership and contributions have too often gone unrecognised. Recognition must be matched with action that protects their rights, supports their leadership and ensures they can participate fully in the decisions affecting their lives and communities.

Today, we celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls and Indigenous women and girls around the world.

We recognise and honour their strength, resilience and vital role in keeping languages and cultures strong.

When their voices are heard, communities and languages thrive. As partners, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance (NATSIWA) and IDIL Australia are committed to recognising, supporting and amplifying the voices and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls.

31/08/2026

IDIL and National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance

Applications for the 2026 Queensland Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (QIYLP) are now open.
QIYLP is a leadership and professional development program for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland aged 18–25 years.
The 7-day residential program includes support, empowering participants to become strong and thoughtful leaders.

Since 2004, 784 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have participated in QIYLP. Many participants have returned as mentors, lead mentors and facilitators, helping shape the program for future generations.

Program details
📅 Dates: 5 – 11 December 2026
📍 Location: Meanjin (Brisbane)
⏳ Applications close: 5pm, 20 September 2026
👍 Reasonable program costs covered

To be eligible, participants must:
- be aged 18 to 25 years old at the time of the program (December 2026)
- identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
- live in Queensland
- not have participated in the program previously.

How to apply
Applicants can apply online 👉 https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/get-involved/youth-programs/indigenous-youth-leadership-program

Applications close 5pm, 20 September 2026.

26/08/2026

Lisa Briggs Close the Gap on Su***de Prevention : On the steps of Victorian parliament stood 121 empty chairs, marking the number of Indigenous lives lost to su***de in the state in the past five years.

All of these deaths, the state’s peak body for Aboriginal health said, came after the final report of the royal commission into mental health in March 2021.

Its key findings heavily emphasised Aboriginal self-determination, social and emotional wellbeing, and the establishment of two cultural healing centres.

The state government accepted all 65 recommendations from the final report and nine from the interim report, but is yet to fully implement those directly related to First Nations people who remain three times more likely to die by su***de.

The Victorian Aboriginal Health Organisation (VACCHO) chief executive, Jill Gallagher, said the tragic statistic showed that mainstream mental health services are not working for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“A lot of recommendations came out of that report and not many Aboriginal recommendations have been implemented,” the Gunditjmara woman said. “The government has done nothing. We have not established those very important healing centres, and it is crucial to try and address those numbers.

“These aren’t just figures we’re talking about, these are members of our families. Our families suffer, our communities suffer.”

Gallagher said VACCHO had applied twice in the past five years to see the healing centres funded, with an estimated cost of $36.2m over four years.

Gunditjmara woman Nikki Foy, who lost her brother to su***de more than 20 years ago, said mainstream mental health services were not equipped to handle “complexities of the trauma that we carry”.

“We need healing centres that are culturally appropriate for our mob. Culture heals,” she said.

Indigenous Australians can call 13YARN on 13 92 76 for information and crisis support; or call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636

Click here to read full article

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/25/indigenous-australia-victoria-su***de-mental-health-ntwnfb?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria
Kaley Nicholson
Antoinette Braybrook
V***A - Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency
Katie Kiss - Social Justice Commissioner
Gabrielle Williams MP
Senator Lidia Thorpe
Ingrid Stitt MP
Jess Wilson MP
Ben Carroll MP
SNAICC-National Voice for our Children