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June 15, 2023

Sport bodies say ‘yes’ to the Voice. But they should reflect on their own backyards too

Daryl Adair, University of Technology Sydney and John Evans, Swinburne University of Technology

While sports bodies are notable advocates of a Voice to parliament, they might want to consider how much of a voice Indigenous athletes have in their own organisation.

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December 15, 2022

First Nations kids are more active when their parents are happy and supported

Rona Macniven, UNSW and John Evans, University of Technology Sydney

Higher levels of parental wellbeing while children were young was linked with children being more physically active as they got older.

Aboriginal All Stars at Football Park, Darwin. Stephen Cherry/AAP

October 1, 2021

Sport and physical activity play important roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but there are barriers to participation

Rona Macniven, UNSW ; Bridget Allen, Neuroscience Research Australia, and John Evans, University of Technology Sydney

Physical activity and sport are important in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. However, there are barriers to these activities for some communities. How can this be addressed?

Aboriginal housing policies should be developed and implemented in close consultation with individual Aboriginal communities. Getty Images

June 22, 2021

Aboriginal housing policies must be based on community needs — not what non‑Indigenous people think they need

Martin Loosemore, University of Technology Sydney; Campbell Drake; John Evans, University of Technology Sydney, and Sara Wilkinson, University of Technology Sydney

The recently announced $250 million NSW budget boost for housing for Aboriginal people, is much-needed. It’s critical this well-intentioned investment does not repeat the mistakes of the past.

Sports have long been seen as a way to improve outcomes in Indigenous communities, but more research is needed to structure better programs. Paul Miller/AAP

July 18, 2019

Are sports programs closing the gap in Indigenous communities? The evidence is limited

Rona Macniven, University of Sydney; John Evans, University of Technology Sydney, and Rachel Wilson, University of Sydney

A review of 20 studies shows that sport can improve outcomes for Indigenous youth in education and culture, but the evidence on longer-lasting impacts is lacking.

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