Cultural Safety promotes an understanding of the historical and current contribution of First Nations / Aboriginal Peoples and their connection to culture, land and lore. It also acknowledges the historical impacts of colonisation, Understanding these issues will support us all in working, learning and living together.
This guide has some resources for the TAFE SA module 'CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety'.
Auntie Rita by
Rita Huggins was stolen from her country as a child in the 1920s, and taken to what was then the Cherbourg Aboriginal Reserve. From that time, and also from the years as a single mother in Brisbane in the 1960s, Rita had the desire to make something better for herself, her family, and the Aboriginal people. The 1960s ushered in important days in Aboriginal politics and these years as well as contemporary Aboriginal activism are seen here through Rita's eyes.
Black Chicks Talking by
Nine young Aboriginal women, successful in a variety of professions, tell their stories to Leah Purcell, herself a singer, songwriter, actor, choreographer and director. Some have achieved success in the white fella's world; others are working to improve life within Aboriginal communities or maintain indigenous traditions.
Don't take your love to town by
Langford writes about the changing ways of life in Aboriginal communities - rural and urban.: the disintegration of traditional lifestyles and the sustaining enery that has come from the renewal of Aboriginal culture in recent years.
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by
Based on the true story of Doris Pilkington's mother Molly, who as a young girl led her two sisters on an extraordinary 1,600 kilometre walk home. Under Western Australia's invidious removal policy of the 1930s, the girls were taken from their Aboriginal families at Jigalong on the edge of the Little Sandy Desert, and transported halfway across the state to the Native Settlement at Moore River, north of Perth. Here Aboriginal children were instructed in the ways of white society and forbidden to speak their native tongue. The three girls - aged 8, 11 and 14 - managed to escape from the settlement's repressive conditions and brutal treatment. Barefoot, without provisions or maps, they set out to find the rabbit-proof fence, knowing it passed near their home in the north. Tracked by Native Police and search planes, they hid in terror, surviving on bush tucker, desperate to return to the world they knew.
Growing up Aboriginal in Australia
An anthology showcasing many diverse voices, experiences and stories. Reveals, to some degree, the impacts of invasion and colonisation – on language, on country, on ways of life, and on how people are treated daily in the community, the education system, the workplace and friendship groups. Contributors include: Tony Birch, Deborah Cheetham, Adam Goodes, Terri Janke, Patrick Johnson, Ambelin Kwaymullina, Jack Latimore, Celeste Liddle, Amy McQuire, Kerry Reed-Gilbert, Miranda Tapsell, Jared Thomas, Aileen Walsh, Alexis West, Tara June Winch, and many more.
Is That You, Ruthie? by
Ruth Hegarty, a well-known Brisbane elder tells the inside story of life at the Cherbourg Mission, Queensland's notorious Aboriginal institution. This lesson in history tells about the actual practice of segregation and control based on skin colour. It also tells of a triumphant life, and is written with humour, drama and grace.
My Place by
Life growing up in suburban Perth in the fifties and sixties. Through the memories and images of her childhood and adolescence, vague hints and echoes begin to emerge, hidden knowledge is uncovered, and a fascinating story unfolds - a mystery of identity, complete with clues and suggested solutions. A deeply moving account of a search for truth, into which a whole family is gradually drawn; finally freeing the tongues of the author's mother and grandmother, allowing them to tell their own stories.
Paddy's Road by
Patrick Dodson's life and extraordinary family history, this is the chronicle of one family, the biography of one man, and a powerful narrative of an Australian life. From the moment of colonization in the Kimberleys to the era of native title, from pearling to pastoralism, through missions and institutions, this Aboriginal family has survived an uncaring and intrusive state system--a background that shaped an outstanding life and a commitment to reconciliation.
Deadly Unna? by
'Deadly, unna?' He was always saying that. All the Nungas did, but Dumby more than any of them. Dumby Red and Blacky don't have a lot in common. Dumby's the star of the footy team, he's got a killer smile and the knack with girls, and he's a Nunga. Blacky's a gutless wonder, needs braces, never knows what to say, and he's white. But they're friends... and it could be deadly, unna? This gutsy novel, set in a small coastal town in South Australia is a rites-of-passage story about two boys confronting the depth of racism that exists all around them.
Nukkin Ya by
Sequel to 'Deadly Unna?", and set in a small coastal town in South Australia. Explores racism and coming of age.
Home by
A story of homecoming, this engrossing novel opens with a young, city-based lawyer setting out on her first visit to ancestral country. Candice arrives at 'the place where the rivers meet', the camp of the Eualeyai where in 1918 her grandmother Garibooli was abducted. As Garibooli takes up the story of Candice's Aboriginal family, the twentieth century falls away. Garibooli, now renamed Elizabeth, is sent to work as a housemaid, but marriage soon offers escape from the terror of the master's night-time visits. Her displacement carries into the lives of her seven children -- their stories witness to the impact of orphanage life and the consequences of having dark skin in post-war Australia. Vividly rekindled, the lives of her family point the direction home for Candice. Home is a powerful first novel from an award-winning author who understands the power of stories to bridge past and present.
Dark Emu by
Evidence that Aboriginal people were building dams and wells; planting, irrigating, and harvesting seeds, preserving the surplus and storing it; and creating elaborate cemeteries and manipulating the landscape. All of these behaviors were inconsistent with the hunter-gatherer tag, which has been a convenient lie to justify dispossession.
Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples by
A vivid and strikingly illustrated edition of the United Nation's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples - a tool for peace and justice, based upon mutual recognition and mutual respect - this is a statement of hope, belief and purpose and an important document for our time.
First Australians by
The official companion book to a major 7-part television series broadcast on SBS TV, this account reveals the violent clash of culture, religion, and ideas at the heart of Australia's history. Beginning with Aboriginal travelers landing on Australian shores around 70,000 BC and finishing with the pivotal 1967 Referendum, this account chronicles the fierce war with colonists, the bloody massacres, and the earliest civil rights movement the world had ever seen. Drawing on a rich collection of historic documents and haunting images, this Australian history brings to life a cast of characters including Bennelong, who was kidnapped by the British and became the first Australian to set foot on British soil; Truganini, known as the last Tasmanian, who was broken by the betrayal of her peop≤ and Lieutenant Dawes, a British officer who defied the authority of the Empire by falling in love with a young Indigenous woman. Alive with colonial detail--corruption, mutinies, and pyrrhic victories--this is the story that gave birth to a nation.
An Indelible Stain? by
Was the killing of Aboriginal people by white settlers genocide? Were government policies designed to eliminate the Aboriginal races?In 1830 the Secretary of State for the Colonies, Sir George Murray, wrote: 'the adoption of any line of conduct, having for its avowed, or for its secret object, the extinction of a Native race, could not fail to leave an indelible stain upon the character of the British Government.'Has our history left an 'indelible stain' upon the character of Australian governments - imperial, colonial, federal, State - as Sir George Murray feared so long ago?
The Little Red Yellow Black Book: an introduction to indigenous Australia by
A pocket-sized guide about the 60,000-year-old history of the country.Written by indigenous people and follows their cultural protocols and ethics. A story of identity and continuity.
Ernie Dances to the Didgeridoo by
When Ernie goes to live in an Aboriginal community in northern Australia, the people, climate, plants and animals are all new to him. Here are his letters to Clive, Nicky, Rosie, Frank, Tessa and Celeste, describing the life he discovers with his new friends in their wild and beautiful land
A Is for Aunty by
The Alphabet is taught through stories of the author's childhood living on a mission
Possum and Wattle by
A lavishly illustrated word book of Australia. Words include blossoms and bees through to wombats and willy willys. The pages range from neatly vignetted illustrations to large narrative landscapes. Reception - Yr 2 The book is designed to intrigue, captivate and nurture inquisitive minds and to celebrate the uniqueness of Australia. (SA: Reception - Year 2)
Sorry Sorry by
A picture book for 3-5 yr olds. An introduction to understanding the journey of reconciliation with Australia's First Peoples.
Stories for Simon by
A beautiful story of acknowledging the past and working together for a brighter future. When Simon unwraps a beautiful boomerang wrapped in an old newspaper, he learns of the national apology to the Stolen Generations. Who were the Stolen Generations and how can saying 'sorry' help? Through a new friendship and a magnificent collection of stories, Simon gains a deep appreciation of the past and a positive vision for the future.
Stradbroke Dreamtime by
The first part of this book comprises stories the author remembers about her childhood on Stradbroke Island; the second part is a compilation of stories from the Old and New Dreamtime.
Tom Tom by
Life of a pre-school child in a remote Aboriginal community
Welcome to Country by
Aboriginal communities across Australia have boundaries that are defined by mountain ranges and waterways. Traditionally, to cross these boundaries or enter community country you needed permission from the neighbouring community. When this permission was granted the ceremony now called Welcome to Country took place. Each community had its own way of welcoming to country, and they still do today.
Follow the Rabbit-Proof Fence by
Based on the true story of Doris Pilkington's mother Molly, who as a young girl led her two sisters on an extraordinary 1,600 kilometre walk home. Under Western Australia's invidious removal policy of the 1930s, the girls were taken from their Aboriginal families at Jigalong on the edge of the Little Sandy Desert, and transported halfway across the state to the Native Settlement at Moore River, north of Perth. Here Aboriginal children were instructed in the ways of white society and forbidden to speak their native tongue. The three girls - aged 8, 11 and 14 - managed to escape from the settlement's repressive conditions and brutal treatment. Barefoot, without provisions or maps, they set out to find the rabbit-proof fence, knowing it passed near their home in the north. Tracked by Native Police and search planes, they hid in terror, surviving on bush tucker, desperate to return to the world they knew.
