http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/ http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Call-for-young-indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail/ Call for young indigenous leaders to set sail   Applications open for leadership development voyage Places available for 20 people, sailing the seas over seven days The aim is to build participants’ confidence and leadership qualities    Applications are open for young indigenous leaders to embark on a journey of a lifetime.  Launching the Leeuwin Youth Leadership Program today, Indigenous... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Call-for-young-indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:55:38 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Hard-work-key-to-success-for-States-top-indigenous-students/ Hard work key to success for State's top indigenous students Western Australia’s top two indigenous students in public schools were today awarded the 2010 Rob Riley Memorial Prize by Education Minister Liz Constable and Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier. John Curtin College of the Arts graduate Billie Kickett-Morris and Belmont City College graduate Shannon Reynolds were... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Hard-work-key-to-success-for-States-top-indigenous-students/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:19:22 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-grants-to-help-students-along-the-path-to-reconciliation/ Funding grants to help students along the path to reconciliation More than 100 schools across Western Australia will share in $83,000 in funding grants to help students develop projects that promote and advance reconciliation. Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier said the grants would be distributed through the Partnership, Acceptance, Learning, Sharing (PALS) program, an initiative of the... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-grants-to-help-students-along-the-path-to-reconciliation/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:15:13 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/WAs-Aboriginal-women-and-babies-to-benefit-from-new-maternity-unit/ WA’s Aboriginal women and babies to benefit from new maternity unit Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier will today officially launch a new maternity unit to address disparity in health outcomes for Western Australia’s Aboriginal mothers and babies. The Aboriginal Maternity Services Support Unit (AMSSU), located at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), aims to better address the needs of... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/WAs-Aboriginal-women-and-babies-to-benefit-from-new-maternity-unit/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:12:35 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Minister-announces-appointment-of-Aboriginal-Cultural-Heritage-consultant/ Minister announces appointment of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage consultant Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier has announced the appointment of an experienced consultant to assist in the reform of Aboriginal cultural heritage processes in Western Australia. Mr Collier said Dr John Avery, director of Indigenous Heritage Law Reform at the Federal Government’s Department of Sustainability,... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Minister-announces-appointment-of-Aboriginal-Cultural-Heritage-consultant/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:08:23 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-centre-to-help-Aboriginal-jobseekers-in-the-Kimberley/ New centre to help Aboriginal jobseekers in the Kimberley A new Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre in Broome will provide greater support for Aboriginal jobseekers and employers in the Kimberley. Opening the centre today, Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier said it was a cornerstone of the State Government’s Training together-working together Aboriginal workforce... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-centre-to-help-Aboriginal-jobseekers-in-the-Kimberley/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:04:21 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Community-encouraged-to-build-relationships-during-Reconciliation-Week/ Community encouraged to build relationships during Reconciliation Week The Western Australian community is being encouraged to use the upcoming Reconciliation Week to inspire the development of stronger relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous people.  Each year from May 27 to June 3, National Reconciliation Week celebrates the rich culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Community-encouraged-to-build-relationships-during-Reconciliation-Week/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:51:42 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-to-boost-Aboriginal-Community-Patrol-services/ Funding to boost Aboriginal Community Patrol services More than $2.1million will be provided over the next two years to help expand Aboriginal Community Patrol services across Western Australia.  Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier said the allocation from this year’s State Budget was in addition to $3.8million administered annually by the Department of Indigenous Affairs.  “This funding... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-to-boost-Aboriginal-Community-Patrol-services/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:47:33 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-Goldfields-centre-to-help-Aboriginal-jobseekers/ New Goldfields centre to help Aboriginal jobseekers A new centre in Kalgoorlie-Boulder is set to provide a host of pathways to long-term employment for Aboriginal people in the Goldfields-Esperance region.  The Aboriginal Workforce Development Centre was launched today, during NAIDOC Week, by Training and Workforce Development Minister Peter Collier, providing a direct and seamless link between... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-Goldfields-centre-to-help-Aboriginal-jobseekers/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:41:01 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Western-Australian-Aboriginal-Advisory-Council-members-announced/   Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council members announced   Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier today announced the appointment of five new members of the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council (WAAAC), the statutory body that provides a direct line of communication between the Minister and the State’s indigenous communities.  The new members have been appointed for... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Western-Australian-Aboriginal-Advisory-Council-members-announced/ Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:36:30 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Young-Indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail-on-a-high-seas-adventure1/ 16/05/2011 WA Indigenous veterans to be honoured Indigenous veterans from across the metro area will join VIP guests, school students and members of the public to recognise the important service and sacrifice of Indigenous veterans at a ceremony on June 1. Special guest speaker at the event will be Member for Balcatta and former State Minister John Kobelke MLA. Other VIPs include Indigenous WA... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Young-Indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail-on-a-high-seas-adventure1/ Mon, 16 May 2011 13:10:33 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Young-Indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail-on-a-high-seas-adventure/ 09/02/2011 Young Indigenous leaders to set sail on a high seas adventure 11 young Indigenous leaders from across Western Australia will today set sail from Fremantle for a life changing experience onboard Australia’s largest dedicated sail training tall ship, Leeuwin II . Indigenous Affairs Minister Peter Collier today congratulated the participants on their selection in the Department of... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Young-Indigenous-leaders-to-set-sail-on-a-high-seas-adventure/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:05:14 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Settlers-Primary-School-earns-top-prize-in-PALS-Reconciliation-Awards-2010/ Settlers Primary School earns top prize in PALS Reconciliation Awards 2010 Settlers Primary School in Baldivis has won the overall PALS (Partnership, Acceptance, Learning, Sharing) Reconciliation Award 2010, for its efforts in co-ordinating projects that helped the school community learn more about the environment, art, culture and reconciliation.  PALS is an initiative of the Department of... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Settlers-Primary-School-earns-top-prize-in-PALS-Reconciliation-Awards-2010/ Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:01:51 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-available-for-Reconciliation-activities-across-Western-Australia/ Funding available for Reconciliation activities across Western Australia   Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today called for applications for funding from individuals, community groups, organisations or schools interested in coordinating local events that bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other Western Australians through Reconciliation. The Reconciliation Sponsorshi... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Funding-available-for-Reconciliation-activities-across-Western-Australia/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:44:53 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Local-Government-Services-in-Indigenous-Communities-Planning-Committee/     Local Government Services in Indigenous Communities Planning Committee  Communique - October 2010 The Local Government Services in Indigenous Communities Planning Committee held its first meeting on 23 September 2010.     The Planning Committee comprises the Directors-General of the Department of Local Government and Department of Indigenous Affairs; State Manager, Department of Families,... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Local-Government-Services-in-Indigenous-Communities-Planning-Committee/ Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:52:54 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Become-a-PALS-Ambassador-for-Reconciliation/   Become a PALS Ambassador for Reconciliation!   The Department of Indigenous Affairs is calling for Aboriginal role models to become PALS to Aboriginal children and young people across WA. PALS (Partnership, Acceptance, Learning, Sharing) is an initiative of the Department of Indigenous Affairs in partnership with BHP Billiton that encourages young Western Australians to develop projects that... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Become-a-PALS-Ambassador-for-Reconciliation/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:29:37 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/-1287-million-dollar-reform-roll-out-to-improve-Aboriginal-health/ $128.7 million reform roll-out to improve Aboriginal health The State Government today launched the roll-out of its $128.7million reform program under COAG National Partnership agreements to improve Aboriginal health in Western Australia in the next four years.   Health and Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames said the $128.7million represented the single biggest investment into Aboriginal... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/-1287-million-dollar-reform-roll-out-to-improve-Aboriginal-health/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Land-title-transfer-to-Miriuwung-Gajerrong-Corporation/ Land title transfer to Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today will hand over the land titles of ‘The Kurrajjong Blocks’ in Kununurra to the Yawoorroong Miriuwung Gajerrong Yirrgeb Noong Dawang Aboriginal Corporation (Miriuwung Gajerrong Corporation); the determined native title holders of the area .   Dr Hames said the two blocks at Lot 55 and Lot 57 Kurrajo... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Land-title-transfer-to-Miriuwung-Gajerrong-Corporation/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Statement-of-Condolence---Ken-Colbung/ Statement of Condolence - Ken Colbung Acting Premier and Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today paid tribute to Noongar leader Ken Colbung, who died yesterday.   “I extend my heartfelt condolences to Mr Colbung’s family, friends and the wider Noongar community for their loss,” Dr Hames said.   “Western Australia has lost a great leader - an advocate for his people, culture and for r... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Statement-of-Condolence---Ken-Colbung/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Blackstone-Multi-Function-Police-Facility/ Blackstone Multi Function Police Facility 29-Oct-2009   WA Police, the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) and the Western Australian Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) will officially open the Blackstone Multi-Functional Police Facility (MFPF) at 10am on Wednesday 7 October 2009.   Acting Deputy Commissioner Mick Burnby and... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Blackstone-Multi-Function-Police-Facility/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Australian-Indigenous-music-scholarship-winner-announced/ Australian Indigenous music scholarship winner announced 29-Oct-2009 One Movement for Music (OMFM) is pleased to announce the final winner of the Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship (AIMS).   Congratulations to Victoria’s Lee Morgan, who was proclaimed the winner in front of 7,500 festival-goers at the weekend’s One Movement Showcase Music Festival.   Department of Indigenous Affairs... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Australian-Indigenous-music-scholarship-winner-announced/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Liberal-National-Government-to-revolutionise-approvals-system/ Liberal-National Government to revolutionise approvals system 16-Oct-2009   The Liberal-National Government has continued to deliver on its commitment to overhaul and streamline the State’s cumbersome and inefficient approvals processes.   Addressing the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association last night, Premier Colin Barnett announced a new lead agency framework and a suit... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Liberal-National-Government-to-revolutionise-approvals-system/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Seven-Point-Strategy-for-WA-Indigenous-Affairs/ Seven Point Strategy for WA Indigenous Affairs 25-Sep-2009   In its first six monthly report to the State Government the Indigenous Implementation Board (IIB) has proposed a Seven Point Strategy to change social and economic outcomes for Aboriginal people. IIB Chair, Lieutenant General Sanderson, says implicit in this strategy are the acknowledgement of the fundamental importance of Indigenous... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Seven-Point-Strategy-for-WA-Indigenous-Affairs/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Indigenous-council-elects-chair-gets-down-to-business/ Indigenous council elects chair, gets down to business 10-Sep-2009   Wayne Bergmann, executive director of the Kimberley Land Council, has been elected chairperson of the new advisory group to provide independent guidance and advice to the State Government on indigenous issues.   Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today announced Mr Bergmann had been elected by his peers at the first meeting... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Indigenous-council-elects-chair-gets-down-to-business/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:15 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Pioneering-partnership-to-support-development-of-indigenous-music/ Pioneering partnership to support development of indigenous music 24-Aug-2009   Talented indigenous musicians are being encouraged to apply for a new scholarship supported by the Liberal-National Government.   The inaugural Australian Indigenous Music Scholarship, funded by the State governments of Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, will be administere... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Pioneering-partnership-to-support-development-of-indigenous-music/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-advisory-council-shows-Government-commitment-to-Indigenous-people/ New advisory council shows Government commitment to Indigenous people 10-Aug-2009   Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today announced 12 members of a group which will provide independent guidance and advice to the State Government on Indigenous issues.   Dr Hames said the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council (WAAAC) would present a significant opportunity to build genuine,... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-advisory-council-shows-Government-commitment-to-Indigenous-people/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Airports-partnership-is-reconciliation-in-action/ Airport’s partnership is reconciliation in action 09-Jul-2009   An historic partnership agreement was signed today between Westralia Airports Corporation and the Noongar traditional owners of the land on which Perth Airport stands.   The agreement, at which Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames officiated, covers a range of practical and symbolic commitments to the future of the airport.   “Thi... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Airports-partnership-is-reconciliation-in-action/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Minister-urges-Western-Australians-to-celebrate-NAIDOC-Week/ Minister urges Western Australians to celebrate NAIDOC Week 01-Jul-2009   Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames has joined with Glenda Kickett, NAIDOC Perth Committee chairperson, in calling upon all Western Australians to join in the NAIDOC Week activities, starting on Sunday, July 5.   Dr Hames said the theme for 2009 NAIDOC Week ‘ Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth’ would resonate wit... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Minister-urges-Western-Australians-to-celebrate-NAIDOC-Week/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Ancient-camping-and-fishing-area-saved-for-research-and-cultural-tourism/ Ancient camping and fishing area saved for research and cultural tourism 29-Jun-2009   Responsibility for an area of great heritage significance was handed to its traditional owners today at a ceremony at an ancient Aboriginal site in Albany.   The fish traps at Oyster Harbour have been managed by the National Trust since 1966 when they were under threat from development.   They are part of a... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Ancient-camping-and-fishing-area-saved-for-research-and-cultural-tourism/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/On-the-road-to-healthier-indigenous-communities/ On the road to healthier indigenous communities 23-Jun-2009   A partnership to improve the health of indigenous communities across the Kimberley has been boosted today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State Government and the Unity of First People of Australia (UFPA).   Health Minister Dr Kim Hames visited Derby today to sign the MOU and to provide the UFPA wi... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/On-the-road-to-healthier-indigenous-communities/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/State-Government-paves-way-for-indigenous-housing-funding-boost/ State Government paves way for indigenous housing funding boost 29-May-2009   The State Government will fast track changes to legislation to allow for a significant increase in funding from the Federal Government for housing in remote indigenous communities in Western Australia.   Housing and Works Minister Troy Buswell said $496million in funding for housing and infrastructure over the next fi... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/State-Government-paves-way-for-indigenous-housing-funding-boost/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Governments-working-together-to-close-the-gap-on-indigenous-health/ Governments working together to close the gap on indigenous health 25-Mar-2009   The Federal Government in partnership with the Western Australian State Government would fund an innovative patient transport service to provide greater access to health and social services for indigenous people living on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, in Western Australia.     The Federal Government was providing fundin... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Governments-working-together-to-close-the-gap-on-indigenous-health/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Sponsorship-offered-for-projects-that-honour-elders-nurture-youth/ Sponsorship offered for projects that honour elders, nurture youth 24-Mar-2009   Could a grant of up to $3,000 help you create a project that could build stronger relationships between indigenous and non-indigenous Western Australians?   Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Kim Hames today announced that the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) was offering Reconciliation Scheme sponsorships to... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Sponsorship-offered-for-projects-that-honour-elders-nurture-youth/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Mowanjum-Community-celebrates-50-years-of-living-culture/ Mowanjum Community celebrates 50 years of living culture 19-Mar-2009   The Mowanjum Community’s long history of artistic endeavour has been captured in a book to be launched tonight by Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Kim Hames.   ‘Mowanjum 50 Years Community History’ is a collection of images, recollections and stories that the community members, based 10km out of Derby, have gathered into a... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Mowanjum-Community-celebrates-50-years-of-living-culture/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:16 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Final-resting-place-for-local-hero/ Final resting place for local hero 06-Mar-2009   More than 170 years after his death, the Noongar warrior Yagan will finally rest in a memorial park to be built in his honour.   Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) Director General, Patrick Walker, today presented the City of Swan Mayor, Charlie Zannino, with a cheque for $550,000 to develop the park.     The City of Swan is working in... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Final-resting-place-for-local-hero/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Joint-effort-to-eliminate-weeds-along-river-walking-track/ Joint effort to eliminate weeds along river walking track 17-Feb-2009   The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA), in partnership with Greenskills, the South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc, the Denmark Agricultural College and the Noongar community is working to establish a walking track along the Denmark River.   The Denmark River is a significant Aboriginal site and the planned track... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Joint-effort-to-eliminate-weeds-along-river-walking-track/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Indigenous-Implementation-Board-sets-action-agenda-for-first-100-days/ Indigenous Implementation Board sets action agenda for first 100 days 10-Feb-2009   The nine-member board charged with improving the social and economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has set an action agenda following its inaugural meeting last week .   Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Kim Hames said he was very pleased with the progress the Indigenous Implementation... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Indigenous-Implementation-Board-sets-action-agenda-for-first-100-days/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Narrogin-Mens-Crisis-Centre/ Narrogin Men’s Crisis Centre 05-Feb-2009   Mental health support in Narrogin would be enhanced through the establishment of a local, community-controlled men’s crisis centre.   Mental Health Minister Dr Graham Jacobs said the State Government recognised the need to provide urgent support to the town, where a number of suicides of young men had occurred in the past year.   “The Narrogin communit... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/Narrogin-Mens-Crisis-Centre/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-board-new-approach/ New board, new approach 27-Jan-2009   The new nine-member Indigenous Implementation Board, to be chaired by Lieutenant General John Sanderson, includes the first Aboriginal person to head a Government department in Western Australia, a ‘National Living Treasure’, a Wadandi Bibbulmun Elder and a national radio broadcaster. Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Kim Hames today announced the formation of... http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media-Releases/New-board-new-approach/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media_Y_Archive/ http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/en/News/Media_Y_Archive/ Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:55:17 GMT