Yabilinya Education Project

Last week the YEP team kicked off their volunteer tutor training at Randwick Tafe with the lovely Estelle. We had a great time yarning about our own learning experiences and challenges while also unpacking the qualities of good tutors and the obstacles students may come across during their schooling. We’re looking forward to learning more over the next few weeks!

In the lead-up to this landmark moment in history, we all have a responsibility to stand up and walk alongside First Nations Peoples towards a more just Australia. This is why Voices Echo was cultivated.

With over 200 attendees, it was great to see such a diverse range of Australians eager to learn more about the Uluṟu Statement from the Heart, and what constitutional change would mean for our future.

We were privileged to hear from , and Dr Harry Hobbs, who shared their expertise and valuable insights, as well as personal anecdotes shaped by their varied cultural backgrounds.

The resounding message was that this referendum is significant for all Australians - a generous gesture cultivated by First Nations Peoples, based on the first step set out in Uluṟu Statement mandate.

The event dispelled misinformation and facilitated an open forum to equip attendees with the tools to engage in more informed conversations about the referendum.

With the referendum fast approaching, it’s essential we all take part in this unprecedented and deciding moment.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to all of our supporters for helping facilitate this important dialogue.

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Smoking Ceremony and Acknowledgment: Uncle Dean Kelly
Catering: Aunty Beryl and the Yaama Barrgay team
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Voices Echo : Unpacking the Uluṟu Statement boasts a panel of expert speakers in community engagement and constitutional law reform. We’re excited to have on the discussion panel.

Dr Shireen Morris is a distinguished lawyer of Indian and Fijian descent, and Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, known for her research and publications on constitutional law, public law, and the dynamics of democratic decline.

Dr Morris completed her PhD at Monash University, with her profound thesis on the merits of a Constitutional Voice leading to the publication of her first book, ‘A First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution’.

As Director of the Radical Centre Reform Lab, she has worked extensively in partnership with the Cape York Institute to promote and advocate for Indigenous constitutional rights.

👉👉 register and find out more here: https://events.humanitix.com/voices-echo

The Voices Echo event aims to facilitate robust cross cultural dialogue around the upcoming referendum and the ripple effects that may occur from taking the first step set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Uncle Shane Philips is a respected Gadigal and Wangal community advocate. Born and raised on ‘The Block’, he has embarked on a wide range of careers, first as Founder of the Redfern Aboriginal Corporation, and later as Director of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence.

In his own words, the unifying thread between the many facets of his career has been to “empower people — whether Indigenous or not — to take responsibility for their lives”.

A powerful leader who believes strongly in First Nations self-determination and sovereignty, he is the current CEO for Tribal Warrior, a non-profit organisation that provides training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

☝🏼☝🏼 Register here to see Uncle Shane among the panel of speakers: https://events.humanitix.com/voices-echo

Dr Harry Hobbs will join the line up of expert speakers at the upcoming Voices Echo event.

Dr Harry Hobbs is a human rights and constitutional lawyer, and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Technology Sydney, dedicated to exploring the recognition and enhancement of Indigenous sovereignty within national and international legal frameworks.

Alongside Professor George Williams, he is known for co-authoring ‘Treaty’, a leading text on the concept of Indigenous-State treaty making. With an LLM from New York University, Dr Hobbs has published over 40 academic papers on native title and the Noongar settlement, Australia’s first treaty.

Dr Hobbs currently serves as Co-chair of the American Society of International Law’s Rights of Indigenous Peoples Interest Group.

Register here! https://events.humanitix.com/voices-echo

See Bridget Cama at the upcoming Voices Echo : Unpacking the Uluṟu Statement event! ☝🏼Register here https://events.humanitix.com/voices-echo

Bridget Cama is of Wiradjuri and Pasifika Fijian background, and she is passionate about the social and legal empowerment of First Nations communities.

She is currently a Legal Research Officer at the Uluru Dialogue, where she works on a range of projects to promote Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty. She is also Co-Chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, a national platform elevating the voices of First Nations youth.

Cama is an alumnus of the University of New South Wales, where she studied Law and Indigenous Studies. She is a strong champion for Indigenous rights, and is committed to working towards a more just and equitable society for all Australians.

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Voices Echo is a platform for dialogue around the upcoming referendum and the ripple effects that may occur from taking the first step set out in the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

The event will open with a smoking ceremony, followed by a panel discussion between experts in community engagement and constitutional law reform.

After the panel enjoy light refreshments by local icon Aunty Beryl and live music from the incredible .

Register for your free ticket today at the link in bio!

This year’s National Reconciliation theme ‘Be a Voice for Generations’ urges us to use our influence ‘to create a better, more just Australia for all of us’.

Held between the anniversaries of two pivotal events in Australian history, the 1967 Referendum (27 May 1967) and High Court Mabo Decision (3 June 1992), it acts a reminder of the positive impacts that can be made when we come together as a nation to stand alongside First Nations Peoples as allies.

This year, we all have a unique opportunity to take part in a referendum to formally and permanently elevate First Nations voices across the country. We encourage you to use your voice to raise awareness about and the by having conversations with those around you.

Volunteer Workshop - with the Uluṟu Youth Network

The from the Heart is an invitation for Australians to walk alongside First Nations peoples for constitutional change and a Makarrata Commission - Voice, Treaty, Truth.

We were fortunate to have Bridget, Jordan and Brydie from the in to share the Statement’s origins and significance, and consider how we could get involved.

Hosted at for our volunteer mentors and coordinators, this interactive session helped us develop a deeper understanding of the Statement as we move closer to the referendum.

To find out more about The Uluṟu Statement from the Heart, head to the link in our highlights.