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Tag: Indigenous

Swapping Queensland’s beaches for Austria’s snow

On 3 July 201729 June 2017 By DFATIn Aid, Corporate, Indigenous, International relations, Women3 Comments

In 2013, as a young Indigenous beach-loving Queenslander, the thought of moving to land-locked Canberra for a graduate position was at first daunting for Emily Pugin. However she soon discovered all that Canberra has to offer- and has seen the world while she's at it.

Sorry Day – reflecting on our past, and our future

On 26 May 201726 May 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, Corporate1 Comment

DFAT has been on quite a journey over the past 20 years. We now have a growing cadre of highly skilled and motivated Indigenous officers who are advancing Australia’s national interests at home and abroad.

Not just a party. Why is Australia in Eurovision?

On 11 May 201711 May 2017 By DFATIn International relations, People-to-people6 Comments

The glitz and glitter that is Eurovision has now descended on Kyiv as Ukraine hosts the annual musical spectacle.

Towards an International Indigenous Design Charter

On 4 April 2017 By DFATIn Human Rights, International relations, People-to-peopleLeave a comment

As Australia’s first Indigenous Ambassador, I am delighted to have been involved in this indigenous-led project that aims to protect the integrity of indigenous design. It will improve the representation of indigenous culture in design and will have wider benefits for the world’s indigenous peoples and for Australia.

Including the first Australians in Australian diplomacy

On 27 January 2017 By DFATIn About DFAT, CorporateLeave a comment

DFAT has made a sustained effort to increase the diversity of its workforce and has improved the representation of Australia's indigenous diplomats.

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