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Ooodgeroo. Wikimedia Commons

July 30, 2026

Australian poetry classics: Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s A Song of Hope created a legacy to build on

Tess Ryan, Australian Catholic University and Kelly Humphrey, Australian Catholic University

Oodgeroo’s debut collection We Are Going was the first ever book of poetry published by an Aboriginal person.

In Australia, the interplay between government and Indigenous peoples frequently feels similar to an abusive and controlling relationship. Mick Tsikas/AAP

October 27, 2019

For Indigenous women, the #MeToo movement is a deeper fight against racism, power and oppression

Tess Ryan, Australian Catholic University

If the representations we see of black women in Australia only focus on disadvantage and deficit – not success and excellence – how do we expect power imbalances and stereotypes to change?

The Murri School is one of the few Indigenous owned and controlled schools in Australia. Screenshot from YouTube video.

June 14, 2017

Autonomy and strong female leadership key to success of Indigenous owned Murri School

Tess Ryan, University of Canberra

For the past 30 years, this Indigenous owned and controlled school has been quietly achieving results. Here’s what the school board president says is behind their success.

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