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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.

Highlights & Upcoming Events

    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
    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.
    Monday 20th August, 7.30pm. ASG BUSINESS MEETING at Nelson Heather Centre, cnr Jacksons & Pittwater Roads, North Narrabeen. ALL WELCOME. Details: Anna 9913 7940.
    The latest edition of our newsletter Elimatta Winter 2007 (405 KB) is now available online, simply click here
    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.
    Please see our Calendar for a full list of events.

What can you find on this website?

    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 BeachesPrinted ResourcesFilmsWeb Resources.
   
Our Newsletter Elimatta. It contains information both on local and national Indigenous issues.
   
Become involved! Attend one of our regular meetings and have a look at our Calendar of up-coming events.
   
Have a look at our page of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). We're sure you'll learn something surprising!
    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.
    Inform Yourself. To see a list of courses and education groups regarding Indigenous issues please click here.
    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.
    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.

Urgent Action

    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
    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
      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
   
Sign the global petition calling for the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Click here for more info.
   
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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