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The Aboriginal
Support Group - Manly Warringah Pittwater (ASG) is a community of
people, located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, who are committed
to supporting Aboriginal people in their struggle for justice. |
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Highlights & Upcoming Events |
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Articles of Interest: We have provided a few articles
of current interest relating to Prime Minister Howard's "
national emergency" in Aboriginal communities.
For links to these articles and ongoing updates, please click
here |
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Monday 6th August, 7.30pm. Film: Bush School.
We will be providing a viewing of the documentary film by Bryan Duffy,
Bush School, followed by discussion about the film and current issues.
Click here for more information.
To be held at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater
Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Lizzie ph: 9918 2594. |
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Monday 20th August, 7.30pm. ASG BUSINESS MEETING
at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North
Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Anna 9913 7940. |
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The latest edition of our newsletter Elimatta
Winter 2007
(405 KB) is now available online, simply click
here |
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On March 5th Gary Highland of ANTaR presented our group with his
talk about the Aboriginal Health crisis, These Are The Killing
Times, to see a copy simply click
here. |
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Please see our Calendar for a full list
of events. |
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What can you find on this website? |
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Our Resources section contains
an extensive list of organisations and sources of information in regards
to Indigenous Australians. There are four main sections: • Sydney’s
Northern Beaches • Printed
Resources • Films
• Web Resources. |
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Our Newsletter Elimatta.
It contains information both on local and national Indigenous issues. |
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Become involved! Attend one of our regular
meetings and have a look at our Calendar
of up-coming events. |
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Have a look at our page of Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ). We're sure you'll learn something surprising! |
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Archives. In the past we
have highlighted on this homepage a number of documents we think would
be interesting and useful to our members and guests. These items have
now been moved to a section called ‘Archives’, which can
be accessed by clicking on the link in the left hand column seen on
each page of the website, or by clicking on this
link. |
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Inform Yourself.
To see a list of courses and education groups regarding Indigenous
issues please click here. |
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Book Order Form. Members of
our group, the Aboriginal Support Group - Manly Warringah Pittwater,
have produced a book: A Story to Tell...On a Road Toward Reconciliation.
For more information and to order your copy please click
here. |
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Acknowledging Country protocol.
The ASG have produced a bookmark containing the protocol for acknowledging
country, an opening address to be presented at public meetings and
events. Please click here for details. |
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Urgent Action |
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Northern Territory - Emergency
Response and Development Plan see ANTaR's latest newsletter
for a range of information and materials to help you to lobby your
parliamentarians, click
here |
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Close The Gap, between
Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians. Help to end the inequality
within a generation, simply put your name to the petition www.getup.org.au/campaign/CloseTheGap |
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Send an email to
the Hon Mal Brough, Minister for Families, Community Services
and Indigenous Affairs. Visit Amnesty International's website for
more information and a draft email. Click
here |
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Sign the global petition calling
for the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples.
Click here for more info. |
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Help save the Burrup rock carvings
in Western Australia. To join GetUp's campaign and sign their petition
simply click on this link www.getup.org.au/campaign/RespectTheRockArt |
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