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TWO more deaths in custody overnight of Indigenous ppl. I hate that Indigenous issues invariably become whataboutism in this country. The inevitable “yes but White ppl are dying just as

The most exciting work my organisation does are cultural audits of organisations using our unique scientifically & culturally validated cultural competency tests. 3 tools have been validated & have Aust

“Why Don’t Indigenous Suicides Matter?” The deafening silence of our political leaders following the suicide deaths of 13 Aboriginal youth in WA has continued to ignore the intolerable pain of

1/A child @10 does not fully understand consequences in the same way as an adult. They are rigid in understanding right & wrong & driven by external fear of punishment.

In Aust. Ms Dhu died in custody for unpaid fines. A victim of Dom violence. Asked for medical assistance didn’t receive it. Mr Ward a respected elder, blew over the

1/Imprisoning 10yrs olds risks sig damage. Namely, they learn not 2 rely on close attachments 4 their emotional needs before they have developed fully as adults. Secure attachment bonds with