Straight Talk

Port Hedland woman Bobbi Lockyer has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC week poster competition. nit.com.au/11-05-2023/592…

"When I started Wiyi Yani U Thangani it was with the image of our women's hands in mind, holding the fishing lines and the digging sticks, tilling the earth, tending to the soils for our homes, the foundation of all our existences." nit.com.au/15-05-2023/597…

Powerful youth presentation at #WYUTSummit2023 - the future is in safe hands. Calls for action on education, economic empowerment, climate change, violence, black deaths in custody. @AusHumanRights

At the conclusion of a landmark summit of First Nations women from around the country, participants have outlined bold new approaches for a better future. Read their statement in full: loom.ly/hN48J4k

With Yani U Thangani ❤️ We Are Change 🌺 @June_Oscar #WYUTSUMMIT2023

Over 800 First Nations women from across Australia are taking part in the three-day Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) National Summit. Join us on the Summit live stream: humanrights.gov.au/our-work/abori… Read the media release in full: humanrights.gov.au/about/news/med…

At the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Nat. Summit. ‘We are The Change’. Congrats 2 Aunty June Oscar (Social Justice Commissioner) for making this happen & shining a spotlight on the strengths, lives & rights of First Nations Women & Girls. Here with #BlakMatriarchy 🖤

"What you say will be heard - it will deliver a better brighter future for our people, and our women and girls in particular." The Hon. Linda Burney giving the keynote address. #WYUTSummit2023 @LindaBurneyMP

“The traits that make us and shape us, the intersections of our lives that contribute to our values ………..PASSION, RESILIENCE AND COURAGE” ❤️ 🙌🏽👏🏽 The inspiring Michelle Deshong #WYUTSUMMIT2023 @June_Oscar

The Oxfam Straight Talkers are back in Canberra for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit. “The last five years working on the Wiyi Yani U Thangani project has been the greatest honour and privilege" @June_Oscar Find out more 👇 media.oxfam.org.au/2023/05/oxfam-… #WYUTSummit2023

"In your hands, you hold the past, present and the future. They are hands of a custodian of this continent, and at this vital point in history where everything we do matters, you are going to use those hands to mould the world into what it needs to be" @June_Oscar #WYUTSummit2023

.@June_Oscar @AusHumanRights 9.00 am Tuesday : Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit livestream is now live. Watch here youtube.com/live/j51O59LSh…

Wiyi Yani U Thangani opening address from Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. A visionary. This summit is the culmination of 5 years of work and dedication by June, her team and First Nations women from all over this nation. #WYUTSummit @AusHumanRights

“As First Nations women, we are born from the most remarkable lineage—our ancestors, the first mothers of this continent, have walked this land since the world came into being, and have birthed and raised centuries of our people into existence." @June_Oscar #WYUTSummit2023

More than 900 First Nations women are gathering in Canberra this week, the first national gathering of its kind, to bring “a necessary First Nations gender lens” to everything from housing to education, healing and economic development. theguardian.com/australia-news…

Oxfam are proud to support Nicky Winmar’s 30 Year Anniversary - Ngarra Jarra Noun (Healing) Ceremony in Narrm. We hope to see you there.

Straight Talkers! APPLY NOW for a sponsored position in the Straight Talk delegation attending the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Summit in Canberra May 9th to 11th. There are 10 places and applications close April 7th. oxfam.box.com/s/808r5848rgnj…

Our heartfelt condolences to Aunty Agnes’ family. Aunty Agnes was involved in many of our Straight Talk national summits and always welcomed us to country throughout our time in Canberra . RIP 🖤💛❤️💚 abc.net.au/news/2023-04-0…