User Profile

Keira
Jenkins

‘Sense of belonging’ helps Indigenous kids at school

Support for Indigenous students including cultural activities, mentoring and connection with Elders is making a difference to attendance, grades and confidence.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

18 hours ago

News Extra

The disease impacting Indigenous kids’ development

Early detection is key to ensure children thrive as clinical data reveals more than a third of Indigenous children experience “fluctuating” ear disease.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

02 Jul 2025

News Extra

Sorry Day healing for stolen generations survivors

Stolen generations survivors are being honoured on National Sorry Day, which offers a chance for further healing despite the lingering impact of past policies.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

25 May 2025

News Extra

Dose of cultural medicine to ‘decolonise healthcare’

Most Indigenous people would like to access cultural medicine, but many have difficulty doing so, with the practices largely left out of medical policy.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

16 Apr 2025

News Extra

‘Mundane’ objects reveal confronting legacy of violence

Warraba Weatherall is a Kamilaroi artist with family connections to the Brewarrina Mission. His latest exhibition uses seemingly benign objects to highlight the lasting impacts of violence against Indigenous people. A child’s toy, a filing cabinet...

Click here

Keira Jenkins

23 Mar 2025

News Extra

How listening to Country can lead to better design

Designed to represent the bends of the Baaka (Darling) River, it is hoped this cultural centre will help inspire the next generation of architects.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

18 Mar 2025

News Extra

Reflecting on the Freedom Ride’s legacy, 60 years later

As the students who toured regional NSW to shed light on segregation mark 60 years since their bus trip ended, they say the legacy of the Freedom Ride remains.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

26 Feb 2025

News Extra

Architect’s hands-on approach reframing museum spaces

Worimi and Biripi architect Jack Gillmer has always had a passion for design but a three-month stint in Paris has helped explore new depths in his craft.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

11 Jan 2025

News Extra

Indigenous winemakers pouring culture into every drop

An Indigenous-owned wine company is celebrating its success, as it expands internationally and gives back to community.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

08 Dec 2024

News Extra

Rising rate of jailed Indigenous women rings alarm bell

Domestic and family violence, and insecure housing are among the issues driving up the numbers of Indigenous women in Australia’s prison system, advocates say.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

27 Nov 2024

News Extra

‘Incredible’ return of carved tree inspires community

The return of a carved tree to Gamilaraay people will reconnect them to their ancestors, cultural practices, lores and inspire future generations, elders say.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

27 Nov 2024

News Extra

Indigenous chef shares the healing power of native food

A pop-up cafe stacked with native ingredients is the latest feat of Indigenous chef Sharon Winsor, who has spent her career highlighting the power of bush food.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

23 Nov 2024

News Extra

Healing call as centenary marked at notorious boys home

Stolen Generations survivors are calling for Kinchela Boys Home to become a place of truth-telling and healing on the institution’s 100th anniversary.

Click here

Keira Jenkins

19 Oct 2024