Practical Tools to Learn, Listen and Act More For Black Lives Matter Australia

Fishburners is having many conversations to see how we can change for the better. We are unwaveringly dedicated to equality and inclusively and want to make sure we are doing absolutely everything we can to support our black, indigenous and people of colour in this country.

As we are committed to learning and listening to leaders of the movement and implementing what needs to be done, this may take time. For now, please take the time to look at these resources, social media accounts and influencers, for more information of what you can do to fight for freedom and justice in Australia.

Informative Resources

‘We need justice to #ChangeTheNation’ by Roxanne Moore in IndigenousX

The Uluru Statement from the Heart

End Black Deaths in Custody by Change The Record

Pathways to Justice Inquiry: Recommendations on Improving Police Practices and Procedures by Australian Law Reform Commission

2017 Report on Australia by UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (Click E for English)

Submission to the Australian Human Rights Commission by Law Council of Australia

Deaths Inside database: tracking every known Indigenous death in custody in every jurisdiction from 2008 – 2019 by The Guardian

Petitions/Open Letters:

Open letter from First Nations families left behind #CleanOutPrisons and Petition by Aboriginal Legal Service of NSW/ACT

Government Resources:

A guide to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Resources re: deaths in custody

Deaths in custody: 25 years after the royal commission, we’ve gone backwards: Article by The Conversation

Indigenous deaths in custody worsen in year of tracking by Deaths Inside project: Article by The Guardian

We must bear witness to black deaths in our own country: Article by Amy McQuire

The story behind the death of Tanya Day: Podcast by Let’s Talk

Breathless: the death of David Dungay Jr: Podcast by The Guardian

25 Years…and Counting: The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody: Podcast by the Wheeler Centre

Does Australia have a policing problem too?: Podcast by The Signal (ABC RN)

Resources about Indigenous issues more generally

Indigenous issues can be daunting, here are 10 positive ways to engage: Article by Shannon Dodson, TripleJ Hack

Podcast episode with Teela Reid about why and how the Australian Constitution must change to acknowledge Australian Indigenous peoples

Here’s What First Nations Peoples Want You To Know This Reconciliation Week: Article by Maggie Zhou, Fashion Journal

The Killing Times: a massacre map of Australia’s frontier wars: Article by The Guardian

Share Our Pride: Website by Reconciliation Australia, an interactive website giving you a perspective into the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Petition to remove copyright on the Aboriginal Flag: Campaign by Clothing The Gap

Welcome to Country?: TEDx Talk by Jade Kennedy

Other resource lists focused on Indigenous Australians:

List about Indigenous platforms/businesses/organisations by It’s Not a Compliment

List about being an ally for Indigenous Australians by Mina McMahon

How to Support First Nations Peoples Now (for Asians in so-called Australia) by Red Pocket Press – includes protest details in Australia

DONATE: Indigenous platforms/organisations

Deadly Connections: an Aboriginal Community Led, Not For Profit Organisation that breaks the cycles of disadvantage and trauma to directly address the over-representation of Aboriginal people in the child protection and justice system/s.

ANTaR: a national advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights – and overcoming the disadvantage – of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Indigenous Social Justice Association Melbourne and Sydney: Aboriginal rights campaign group, especially in relation to deaths in custody.

Sisters Inside: Campaigns for and supports women in prisons

Children’s Ground: Bringing reform for Aboriginal children on five platforms: learning, health, economic wellbeing, culture and community

North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency: Delivers law and justice services for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory

IndigenousX: Indigenous led media platform.

Common Ground: Sharing First Nations cultures, histories and lived experiences. First Nations-led not for profit.

Black Rainbow: A national advocacy platform and touchpoint for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBQTI) peoples

Podcasts/Radio

AWAYE!: ABC RN podcast featuring stories and advocates about Indigenous Australian issues

Speaking Out: ABC RN podcast featuring Indigenous perspectives on politics, arts and culture hosted by Larissa Behrendt.

Tiddas4Tiddas and Always Was Always Will Be Our Stories: Instagram and podcast for sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s stories of excellence.

Let’s Talk on 98.9FM: A national Indigenous current affairs radio program and podcast based in Brisbane, featuring Indigenous journalists, elders, activists and academics.

Curtain the Podcast: A podcast digging deep into the pervasive flaws of the Australian justice system. Hosted by Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson.

DONATE: If you want to support BLM in the US – donation links to bail funds and organisations here

Resources about anti-racism:

List of resources (US-centric)
List of anti-racism resources for Australian allies by Zoe Ranganathan
Article about recent pushes to change Victoria’s hate crime laws, The Age
Information about how to report racism in Australia: https://reportingracism.alltogethernow.org.au/
All Together Now’s public education and advocacy campaigns: https://alltogethernow.org.au/

Social Media Pages to Engage With

Tidas4Tidas

An initiative by Kamilaroi sisters, sharing Indigenous Female Excellence.

Instagram

CommonGroundAustralia

Sharing First Nations cultures, histories and lived experiences. First Nations-led not for profit.

Instagram

Blakbusiness

Bringing together info to make Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander (𝙗𝙡𝙖𝙠) history, politics, voices, creators etc (𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨) accessible to all.

Instagram

Seedmob

Building a movement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people for Climate Justice

Instagram

Ulurustatement

First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution. Awareness & Education for the #ulurustatement Administered by Indigenous Law Centre, UNSW.

Instagram

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