Waiting for a student to be ready to learn is one of the approaches that has helped an Aboriginal school in Perth dramatically change educational outcomes.

Karen Auguston is the principal of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School which started making changes to the way they engage with their students four years ago.

She spoke to NIRS about other changes they've implemented.

Also in the Weekly News in Review:
WWF are calling for more Indigenous managed sancturies to protect critically endangered marine wildlife;
CSIRO Young Indigenous Women's Stem Academy named as one the finalists in the national NAIDOC Innovation Award; and
New research on cancer in Indigenous communities shows while some outcomes are improving, mob are more likely to be diagnosed with cancers with low survivability rate.

This week's episode is presented by Karen Dorante.  

Waiting for a student to be ready to learn is one of the approaches that has helped an Aboriginal school in Perth dramatically change educational outcomes.
Karen Auguston is the principal of Djidi Djidi Aboriginal School which started making changes to the way they engage with their students four years ago.
She spoke to NIRS about other changes they've implemented.
Also in the Weekly News in Review:
<ul>
<li>WWF are calling for more Indigenous managed sancturies to protect critically endangered marine wildlife;</li>
<li>CSIRO Young Indigenous Women's Stem Academy named as one the finalists in the national NAIDOC Innovation Award; and</li>
<li>New research on cancer in Indigenous communities shows while some outcomes are improving, mob are more likely to be diagnosed with cancers with low survivability rate.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Karen Dorante.&nbsp;&nbsp;

National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

National Indigenous Radio Service's (NIRS) weekly wrap of First Nations stories. It takes a look at issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia and at First Nations matters around the globe.

Weekly News In Review

National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

National Indigenous Radio’s Weekly News-in-Review takes an in-depth look at the issues affecting First Nations communities around Australia.

Aboriginal school turns student achievement around

The Northern Territory Government has successfully passed controversial legislation this week, making it easier to place Indigenous children with non-Indigenous families.

The move has been condemned by Indigenous leaders and prompted the resignation of a leading advocate.

Other highlights:
Criticism of the Albanese government's response to the Islamophobia Envoy's report.
The renaming of a federal electorate to honour prominent Indigenous rights pioneer Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue.
Indigenous documentaries exploring the theme of Treaty at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

The Northern Territory Government has successfully passed controversial legislation this week, making it easier to place Indigenous children with non-Indigenous families.
The move has been condemned by Indigenous leaders and prompted the resignation of a leading advocate.
Other highlights:
<ul>
<li>Criticism of the Albanese government's response to the Islamophobia Envoy's report.</li>
<li>The renaming of a federal electorate to honour prominent Indigenous rights pioneer Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue.</li>
<li>Indigenous documentaries exploring the theme of Treaty at the Melbourne International Film Festival.</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Controversial child protection laws pass in the Northern Territory

The irony of asserting her cultural rights during NAIDOC week isn't lost on Ruby Langford.

She's been in Hobart Magistrates Court fighting trespass charges.  Ms Langford was attending an anti-logging protest at Snow Hill, in Tasmania's northern midlands when she was arrested.

She talked about the case which has been adjourned to September.  

Mparntwe (Alice Springs) Town Camps are often the focus of mainstream media when things go wrong.  CAAMA Radio has embarked on a project across Mparntwe's fifteen (15) Town Camps, handing residents the microphone to share their stories, memories and experiences in their own words.

Other stories in the Weekly News In Review include:

The Tax Ombudsman, Ruth Owen, says she's reviewing the ATO prompted by concerns raised by First Nations organisations and taxpayers; and

CIAF artist director, Teho Ropeyarn talks about FNQ's biggest arts and culture fair.

This week's episode is presented by Karen Dorante.  

The irony of asserting her cultural rights during NAIDOC week isn't lost on Ruby Langford.
She's been in Hobart Magistrates Court fighting trespass charges.&nbsp; Ms Langford was attending an anti-logging protest at Snow Hill, in Tasmania's northern midlands when she was arrested.
She talked about the case which has been adjourned to September.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mparntwe (Alice Springs) Town Camps are often the focus of mainstream media when things go wrong.&nbsp; CAAMA Radio has embarked on a project across Mparntwe's fifteen (15) Town Camps, handing residents the microphone to share their stories, memories and experiences in their own words.
Other stories in the Weekly News In Review include:
The Tax Ombudsman, Ruth Owen, says she's reviewing the ATO prompted by concerns raised by First Nations organisations and taxpayers; and
CIAF artist director, Teho Ropeyarn talks about FNQ's biggest arts and culture fair.
This week's episode is presented by Karen Dorante.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Protecting old trees and elevating voices of Town Camp mob

New laws that have started this week give the National Indigenous Children's Commissioner the powers she needs to do her job.

The laws cement Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter's role in advocating for Indigenous children and holding governments accountable.

Other Highlights:
There are fears that proposed changes to the Crown Land Management Act in New South Wales will weaken Aboriginal land rights.
Controversial police knife-wanding laws have been made permanent in New South Wales.
The Federal Government is being urged to change how it consults with Indigenous communities following its attempts to get feedback on its arts policy. 

This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

New laws that have started this week give the National Indigenous Children's Commissioner the powers she needs to do her job.
The laws cement Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter's role in advocating for Indigenous children and holding governments accountable.
Other Highlights:
<ul>
<li>There are fears that proposed changes to the Crown Land Management Act in New South Wales will weaken Aboriginal land rights.</li>
<li>Controversial police knife-wanding laws have been made permanent in New South Wales.</li>
<li>The Federal Government is being urged to change how it consults with Indigenous communities following its attempts to get feedback on its arts policy.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This week's episode is presented by Adam Evans.

Aboriginal school turns student achievement around

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