The 2020 theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.
 

In celebration of NAIDOC Week, WALGA staff enjoyed a yarning session with Ron Bradfield Jnr from Yarns R Us. A Bardi man from saltwater country in the Kimberley, Ron engaged the staff in a workshop exploring our own stories and our shared and diverse experiences, while exploring the impacts of Government policy on First Nations peoples and sharing his own personal story. Thanks to Ron for this thoughtful, insightful experience.
 

Since 2008, PHAIWA has worked to influence policy through the promotion and implementation of public health advocacy at local, state, national and international levels. This year’s awards, held at Burswood on Swan; were proudly presented by the Minister for Local Government, Heritage, Culture and Arts, Hon David Templeman MLA.

There were 81 applications submitted this year from 29 Local Governments, an outstanding achievement particularly during COVID-19. The Awards showcased the exceptional standards of policy work being conducted by our local governments, and the innovative ways in which these community initiatives are being implemented.

Congratulations to the Overall Winner of the 2020 PHAIWA Local Government Policy Awards:

And the Regional Winner of the 2020 PHAIWA Local Government Policy Awards:

The new campaign launched on Wednesday, 21 October across media including major metropolitan and regional television stations, catch up TV, radio stations and Indigenous networks, digital and social media platforms. It runs until the end of November. 
 

• ACT: Do something to keep mentally, physically, spiritually and culturally active.
• BELONG: Do something with someone to keep connected to friends, family, community and culture.
• COMMIT: Do something meaningful – get involved in activities that provide meaning and purpose.

Stunning artworks from Western Australian Aboriginal artists will adorn the façade of the new WA Museum in two dynamic digital installations. Two large digital screens - one at the Museum's main entrance, and the other, a long 'ribbon' screen - will feature artworks by Aboriginal artists from around WA. The $1.6 million public art program is being curated by the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub WA (AACHWA) and will be delivered over the next four years.

Gnarla Boodja Mili Mili, is the first map of its kind in Australia to comprehensively document the Aboriginal place names of a capital city's central business district.

 

Researchers within the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Aboriginal History WA unit have worked for several years to identify and record more than thirty significant Noongar cultural sites and place names throughout the Perth Central Business District.

 

The map is part of a series of exhibition panels featuring records from the State Records Office, photos from the State Library of Western Australia and artwork from the City of Perth.

 

The panels will be on display at the Museum of Perth until early 2021 and will also go on tour, sharing this important history with wider audiences throughout metropolitan Perth in local libraries, schools, and public places.

 

The Museum of Perth partnered with DLGSC to deliver the exhibition.

Tracking progress in prevention, is a world-first report that comprehensively tracks national progress towards primary prevention over the past ten years.
 

Tracking progress in prevention demonstrates that Australia’s approach to prevention is based on sound evidence, showing encouraging signs of progress and heading in the right direction.

Stakeholders involved in primary prevention, including Local Governments, can use the findings and the monitoring approach to inform their primary prevention efforts and investments, to help maximise impact and advance progress.