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Content tagged with Heroes

The Referendum Australia Had to Have

As we discuss recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution, learn about what compelled the nation to...

Explore article - 4 Jun 2015

Activists Charles Perkins Constitutional Recognition Dates of significance Education Heroes History Human rights Land rights Politics and government Racism

The Referendum Australia Had to Have

Exhibition - 15 May 2015

Activists Charles Perkins Constitutional Recognition Dates of significance Education Heroes History Human rights Land rights NAIDOC Week Politics and government Population and distribution Racism Reconciliation Stolen Generations United Nations Yirrkala Bark petitions War Service

The 1965 Freedom Ride

Exhibition - 19 Feb 2015

1965 Freedom Ride Activists Charles Perkins Heroes History Housing Human rights Jim Spigelman Leaders Racism Reconciliation Reserves and missions Socioeconomic conditions

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