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Micky O'Loughlin to retrace his bloodline

2 May 2012

Michael O'Loughlin has lived an extraordinary life: a premiership player; Sydney Swans 300-gamer; the first Indigenous coach of the Australian Institute Sport - Australian Football League Academy; and a loving father of three.

Young Victorian Aboriginal people recognised for leadership

30 April 2012

Twenty young Victorian Aboriginal achievers were recognised at the 16th annual Ricci Marks Awards ceremony at the Korin Gamadji Institute in Melbourne last week.

Pilbara youth inspires with dance and martial arts

30 April 2012

A 12-year-old dance and martial arts enthusiast from Port Hedland, Western Australia (WA), is the winner of the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People's 2012 Participate! Award.

AFL SportsReady program in Lithgow, New South Wales

30 April 2012

Portland Central School in Lithgow, New South Wales, is benefiting from the talents of a full-time AFL SportsReady trainee.

Kimberley woman conquers Boston Marathon

27 April 2012

An Indigenous woman from the Kimberley region in Western Australia has conquered the famous Boston Marathon.

WA anti-obesity body axed to save cash

20 April 2012

A task force set up to fight Western Australia's obesity crisis was axed just hours after the Barnett Government announced statewide budget cuts on Tuesday (17 April 2012).

'Move it mob style' named ASTRA award finalist

20 April 2012

Move it mob style, the Indigenous TV dance program, has been named as a finalist in one of the TV industry's most prominent awards - the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) Awards.

Melbourne welcomes athletes to Australian Indigenous Athletics Championships

17 April 2012

Melbourne has hosted the Australian Indigenous Athletics Championships for the first time, giving more than 100 of the country's best track and field athletes a chance to show off their talent at Lakeside Stadium.

Indigenous lifesaving program nominated for international award

17 April 2012

A program that aims to generate first-time employment for young Indigenous people has been nominated for an international award.

Indigenous hockey gets top support

17 April 2012

A local hockey association in Western Australia's Pilbara region recently hosted the world's top hockey team as part of the National Indigenous hockey program.

New story book gives Indigenous perspective on Aussie Rules

17 April 2012

An Indigenous Victorian author has launched a children's book about the origins of Australian Rules Football.

Registrations open for national Indigenous basketball championships

17 April 2012

Registrations are now open for the 7th Annual Generation One National Indigenous Basketball Championships in Hobart.

Healthy living week one - Lajamanu

16 April 2012

After a nine hour road trip through some of the most beautiful remote country, which features abundant wildlife with everything from brolgas to death adders, the Red Dust team made its way to Lajamanu.

Indigenous baseball team wins 2011/12 grand final

5 April 2012

Two years ago, Gary Fishburn established an Indigenous baseball side in the Redfern area.

Project sends restored bikes to outback

30 March 2012

More than 60 second-hand bikes will arrive at Coober Pedy in the outback soon, thanks to a collaboration between a Melbourne couple and a regional Aboriginal health service.

Bringing soccer to Indigenous kids in Darwin

29 March 2012

Indigenous youth in Darwin recently participated in the Johnny Warren Football Foundation's largest ever soccer camp.

Midnight basketball program helps reduce youth crime in Kempsey

22 March 2012

The New South Wales town of Kempsey has implemented a social inclusion program for its youth to help reduce substance use and criminal activity.

HealthInfoNet workshops: helping to 'close the gap' in Indigenous health

20 March 2012

To increase access to its web resource and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce - and to assist the health workforce in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health - the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will deliver a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) over 18 months from April 2012.

3on3 gives a good vibe

16 February 2012

Hundreds of young people descended on the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre for the National Indigenous 3on3 basketball and hip hop challenge - the Vibe 3on3 on February 16.

Apply now for Indigenous sport and physical activity funding

1 February 2012

Do you want to run a sport or active recreation activity that helps to improve the health and physical wellbeing of Indigenous Australians? Will the activity also offer broad social benefits to the Indigenous people that participate? Submissions are now being sought for the Indigenous sport and active recreation program (ISARP), a Commonwealth funding scheme.

Indigenous AFL players pursue wellbeing off the field

1 February 2012

The Australian Football League Players' Association (AFLPA) has released an annual report that shows that professional Indigenous AFL players are taking advantage of a range of off-field wellbeing programs.

Indigenous runners now being recruited for 2012 NY marathon

25 January 2012

Seven Indigenous men and four Indigenous women have recently returned from America where they ran the world famous foot race, the New York City Marathon.

Kokoda challenge for Indigenous youth

24 January 2012

A group of young Indigenous people from East Gippsland in Victoria are preparing to walk the Kokoda trail later this year.

Indigenous lifesavers compete in nationals

23 January 2012

Australia's first Indigenous surf lifesaving club recently competed at the national championships in Sydney.

Clean slate without prejudice program in Redfern a success

20 January 2012

A boxing program called Clean slate without prejudice has seen good results since it began in Redfern, New South Wales, in June 2009.

Indigenous youth sports program to improve university enrolments

16 January 2012

While the mercury soared this week, 100 Indigenous young people spent the week sweating it out on the University of Queensland's St Lucia sports fields to whet their appetite for academic life.

Players picked for touring Indigenous hockey team

16 December 2011

Three young female hockey players from Rockhampton have been selected for Queensland's first recognised Indigenous hockey team.

Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit launched

13 December 2011

The Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Professor Neil Thomson, today attended the Canberra launch of a new Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit to help tackle chronic disease in Indigenous communities.

Groundswell in Indigenous cricket

9 December 2011

The Sydney morning herald's recent article, Australia dreaming, charts the rising prominence of Wiradjuri cricketer, Dan Christian, against the history of Indigenous cricket in Australia.

2012 NRL Indigenous All Stars team and jersey launch

9 December 2011

The National Centre for Indigenous Excellence this week hosted the 2012 National Rugby League (NRL) Indigenous All Stars team announcement and jersey launch.

New Indigenous exercise and nutrition programs

6 December 2011

The Australian Government has today announced the recipients of the third round of its Healthy communities initiative funding.

Barunga boy Cadel Evans to support Indigenous cause

30 November 2011

Tracker magazine has reported that Cadel Evans wants to use his global profile to highlight disadvantage faced by Aboriginal people.

Doomadgee students try first surf, Byron Bay

18 November 2011

Surfing Australia recently played host to a group of school children who were visiting Byron Bay from Doomadgee State School in remote north-west Queensland.

Sports stars talk fitness at the Deadlys

17 November 2011

Indigenous sports stars at this year's Deadly Awards were keen to talk about how sport and physical activity has opened the doors to a positive and healthy life.

Australian Capital Territory gets $1.2 million funding to improve health outcomes

26 October 2011

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, announced on 23 October 2011, funding of $1.2 million through the ACT health promotions grant program to promote good health and prevent chronic disease.

Indigenous teenager to run the New York Marathon

26 October 2011

Indigenous teenager, Caine Schofield, is one of 20 Indigenous people running the New York Marathon as part of the Indigenous marathon project (IMP).

Support for youth detainees' running program

13 October 2011

Young detainees, and staff at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre, took off running on the 5 October 2011 for the annual marathon running day.

Physical activity yarning place now available

5 October 2011

We have recently developed a physical activity yarning place by providing an electronic service that encourages information sharing and collaboration among a full range of people working in health and related sectors.

Indigenous runners from the NT to take on New York Marathon

5 October 2011

Two Indigenous runners from the Northern Territory have been selected to compete in the New York Marathon later this year.

Adelaide Crows take eye health campaign to APY lands

4 October 2011

Adelaide Crows players are spreading the word about eye health in the far north of South Australia by promoting the club's My eye health campaign in the APY lands in September 2011.

All Stars has stunning impact on Indigenous communities

1 August 2011

Tickets have gone on sale for the 2012 Harvey Norman All Stars as Indigenous, political, sporting and social leaders gathered in Brisbane to unveil the stunning impact of rugby league based school to work programmes in Indigenous communities.

Preston's boots auctioned for Close the gap round

1 August 2011

Indigenous All Stars hero Preston Campbell's signed, handpainted football boots will be auctioned as part of the NRL Close the gap round (round 22 - August 5-8) to raise funds for charity.

Red Dust supports Tiwi Ashes 2011

1 August 2011

During the month of August, Tiwi College on Melville Island comes to life with the Tiwi Ashes 2011.

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