Today, 5th of April, marks the anniversary of the Bringing Them Home Report, a landmark inquiry that documents the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities. The report, released in 1997, illustrates the profound and ongoing impacts these forced removals have had on individuals, […]
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This Thursday, 19th of March, is National Close the Gap Day. 📅Join the Close the Gap Campaign Report Launch (online): Thursday, 19th of March 2026 9:30am – 10:45am (QLD time – AEST) Which will be bringing together speakers and a panel discussion exploring self-determination, leadership, accountability and the path to genuine reform. Register to attend
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Today marks 18 years since the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations and their descendants. Today, we
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SUFY stands in solidarity with First Nations peoples and acknowledges that this day represents the beginning of ongoing injustice. We recognise the strength and resilience of First Nations Elders, community members, and advocates who have led generations of protest for their rights and for this day to be understood as a day of mourning. SUFY
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SUFY were honoured to be a part of the Musgrave Park Family Fun Day NAIDOC celebrations last Friday, 11th of July, to support and celebrate First Nations culture during NAIDOC Week. SUFY’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group put on a sausage sizzle for Community Elders, performers, and volunteers. With nearly 500 sausages cooked, we
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NAIDOC Week 06 – 13 JULY “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy” To view and read about the 2025 National NAIDOC Poster, you can click here. The year’s NAIDOC theme celebrates the enduring strength of First Nations peoples, the visionary leadership of young leaders, and the rich legacy passed down through generations. At Speaking
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National Sorry Day – 26 May Today, on National Sorry Day, we at Speaking Up For You (SUFY) acknowledge the strength, resilience, and enduring spirit of the Stolen Generations and their families. We remember the deep pain caused by past government policies of forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families,
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SUFY is so pleased to announce the launch of our ‘Reflect’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). See our RAP Document by clicking here. On Tuesday, 25th of March, we celebrated the launch with an event at Jagera Community Hall in South Brisbane, and enjoyed hearing from: ⭐Our artist, Duane ⭐Chairperson, Hugh ⭐Manager, Kelly ⭐Graphic Designer, Juha
SUFY is excited to be launching our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)! Date: Tuesday, 25th of March 2025 Time: 9:30am arrival for 10:00am start, until 12:00pm Location: Jagera Community Hall, 121 Cordelia St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Join us and hear from: SUFY’s Cultural Advisor and RAP Champion, Uncle Willie Prince, a proud Kalkadoon
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Join us for the ‘Queensland State Election 2024 Disability Online Forum.’ The online forum leading up to the 2024 elections focuses on crucial disability topics, offering attendees a better overview of the candidates’ plans and strategies to make Queensland a more inclusive state. By attending the Queensland State Election 2024 Disability Online Forum, we can
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