Justin Hayes Perrurle (Northern Territory, Australia), "Spirits at Springs," acrylic on linen, 2004; Hood Museum of Art. #australia #spiritual #aboriginalart #aboriginalculture #abstractart #art #arte #acrylic #museum #artgallery

An angled, high-angle photograph shows an open historical book titled "Views in Australia," displayed in a museum case. The page on the right features a colorful, hand-drawn illustration of Australian wildlife, including kangaroos and emus in a grassy landscape with sparse trees. The text on the page includes "Views in Australia or New South Wales & Van Diemen's Land Delineated." Two other open books are visible in the blurred background, one showing a botanical illustration of a red flower. The scene is dimly lit, with soft reflections on the glass display surface.

Joseph Lycett, Views in Australia, or, New South Wales & Van Diemen's Land…, 1824, Museum of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

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#book #painting #artist #naturalhistory #Aboriginal #Aboriginalculture #history #museum #artifact #sydney #australia #travel

Archaeologists Unearth Cache of Aboriginal Stone Tools Buried in Australia 170 Years Ago Known as "tulas," the 60 artifacts are only the second discovery of this size to be found in Australia. Researchers think they may have been created for trade

Archaeologists Unearth Cache of Aboriginal Stone Tools Buried in Australia 170 Years Ago: Known as "tulas," the 60 artifacts are only the second discovery of this size to be found in Australia.… @SmithsonianMag #Archaeology #AboriginalCulture #StoneTools #HistoricalDiscovery #CulturalHeritage

©Niningka Munkuri Lewis (Pitjantjatjara, South Australia, 1945-2020), "Ara irititja," nd; Art Gallery of South Australia. #art #blueskyart #aboriginalart #australia #indigenousart #artmuseum #contemporaryart #spiritual #aboriginalculture #museum

A medium-shot portrait of an Aboriginal man playing a long, wooden didgeridoo while seated on a brick pathway outdoors. He is wearing a black tank top with the Aboriginal flag design on the chest and light olive-green pants. His eyes are closed, showing deep concentration on the music. Behind him is an artistic, painted wooden structure or wall.

Ancient Rhythms in the Sunshine State: Queensland's Soulful Didgeridoo Music
#photography Hans-Joachim Rosehr

#Australia #AboriginalArt
#Didgeridoo
#Queensland #QLD
#IndigenousAustralia
#AboriginalCulture

Meg’s Journey with SANE  Meg, a proud Aboriginal woman from Exmouth, Western Australia, is a 53-year-old mother of three adult children and has been married for 31 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19 while serving in the Australian Army, Meg’s plans for a 20-year career were cut short by her diagnosis, which led to a medical discharge. Though the setback was “a real blow,” her “fighting spirit” kept her going. Over the years, she has struggled to maintain consistent employment, finding that work often triggered stress. Recently, she decided to focus on volunteering to stay active while managing her mental health.  In May 2021, as part of her commitment to furthering her recovery, Meg discovered SANE during a search for mental health support services on Google. Intrigued by the potential of a digital peer community, she signed up to explore the SANE forums, an experience that would become a key part of her life and mental health journey.  Discovering SANE: A new path to connection and support  Meg initially found SANE’s forums and digital support a bit confusing to navigate, taking a few days to make her first post. However, she quickly adapted and was struck by the warmth and understanding within the SANE community. “It’s such a well-kept secret, and I was so excited to find it,” she recalls, describing her initial excitement. Through SANE’s peer support services, Meg began to feel a renewed sense of belonging. She now regularly participates in the forums, Recovery Club sessions, and webinars, including Indigenous and veterans’ hubs. “My experiences with SANE have been 99% positive, and overall, I have been extremely happy with the service,” she says.  Impact on mental health and resilience  Reflecting on her progress since joining SANE, Meg describes a profound shift in her mental health. “Over the past three years, my mental health has significantly improved. I am stronger, more resilient, more confident, and more willing to put myself out there.” The peer-led discussions and support groups have provided Meg with essential coping tools, including improved conflict management skills and an enhanced capacity for empathy. “I have more tools in my recovery toolbox,” she notes, especially around self-care and self-compassion.  The digital platform’s structured discussions have also given Meg a new perspective on managing her bipolar disorder, helping her “handle conflict better in general” and making her more compassionate toward others’ struggles. She now approaches others with empathy, saying, “You just never know what is going on for another person in their life.” 

Meg’s Journey with SANE  #MentalHealthAwareness #BipolarDisorder #SupportCommunity #AboriginalCulture #Volunteering

“At the end of the day, we were punk first.”

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#Indigenous #Native #Indigenouspeople #Nativepride #FirstNations #landback #Aboriginalculture #Powwow #deadpioneers

"Some of the parents have had tears in their eyes, because of the change they've seen in their kids".

📽️ Check out this video to see a day in the life of students in the Junior Rangers program.

#JuniorRangers #AboriginalCulture #Anaiwan #IndigenousCulture

@KYC_Vic’s @indiclarke13 talking about #AboriginalCulture & principles of #CareForCountry & #CareForChildren - we need to see & treat young people as #FutureElders @Ngaga_dji #AIJAyouth2019

My daughter will only sleep with music playing, today she requested we download aboriginal music so she can listen to it while she goes to sleep.

Currently, she is listening to a song on the Birth of the Sun
#aboriginalmusic #aboriginaldreamtime #aboriginalculture