Straight Talk

Straight Talk connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with the political system and builds the capacity of women as change makers.

[National Indigenous Times @nit_times]

Port Hedland woman Bobbi Lockyer has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 2023 National NAIDOC week poster competition. https://t.co/R7Md5WMxMf

[National Indigenous Times @nit_times]

"When I started Wiyi Yani U Thangani it was with the image of our women's hands in mind, holding the fishing lines and the digging sticks, tilling the earth, tending to the soils for our homes, the foundation of all our existences." https://t.co/uwfLJGs6Pp

[Kate Jenkins @Kate_Jenkins_]

Powerful youth presentation at #WYUTSummit2023 - the future is in safe hands. Calls for action on education, economic empowerment, climate change, violence, black deaths in custody. @AusHumanRights

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

At the conclusion of a landmark summit of First Nations women from around the country, participants have outlined bold new approaches for a better future.
Read their statement in full: https://t.co/je6AbVM577

[Jaki Adams @AdamsJaki]

With Yani U Thangani ❤️ We Are Change 🌺 @June_Oscar #WYUTSUMMIT2023

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

Over 800 First Nations women from across Australia are taking part in the three-day Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) National Summit.

Join us on the Summit live stream: https://t.co/AM8lY6mUxE

Read the media release in full: https://t.co/LepLjju8AD

[Nova Peris OAM OLY @NovaPeris]

At the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Nat. Summit. ‘We are The Change’. Congrats 2 Aunty June Oscar (Social Justice Commissioner) for making this happen & shining a spotlight on the strengths, lives & rights of First Nations Women & Girls. Here with #BlakMatriarchy 🖤

[bec harnett @becharnett]

"What you say will be heard - it will deliver a better brighter future for our people, and our women and girls in particular." The Hon. Linda Burney giving the keynote address. #WYUTSummit2023 @LindaBurneyMP

[Jaki Adams @AdamsJaki]

“The traits that make us and shape us, the intersections of our lives that contribute to our values ………..PASSION, RESILIENCE AND COURAGE” ❤️ 🙌🏽👏🏽 The inspiring Michelle Deshong #WYUTSUMMIT2023 @June_Oscar

[Oxfam Australia @OxfamAustralia]

The Oxfam Straight Talkers are back in Canberra for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit.

“The last five years working on the Wiyi Yani U Thangani project has been the greatest honour and privilege" @June_Oscar

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/EqyloGtWzq

#WYUTSummit2023

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

"In your hands, you hold the past, present and the future. They are hands of a custodian of this continent, and at this vital point in history where everything we do matters, you are going to use those hands to mould the world into what it needs to be" @June_Oscar #WYUTSummit2023

[ClosetheGap 🖤 💛 ❤️ Campaign 💙 💚 @closethegapOZ]

.@June_Oscar @AusHumanRights

9.00 am Tuesday : Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit livestream is now live. Watch here

https://t.co/Cvc63dMN2l

[bec harnett @becharnett]

Wiyi Yani U Thangani opening address from Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. A visionary. This summit is the culmination of 5 years of work and dedication by June, her team and First Nations women from all over this nation. #WYUTSummit @AusHumanRights

[Australian Human Rights Commission @AusHumanRights]

“As First Nations women, we are born from the most remarkable lineage—our ancestors, the first mothers of this continent, have walked this land since the world came into being, and have birthed and raised centuries of our people into existence." @June_Oscar #WYUTSummit2023

[Straight Talk @StraightTalkOAU]

More than 900 First Nations women are gathering in Canberra this week, the first national gathering of its kind, to bring “a necessary First Nations gender lens” to everything from housing to education, healing and economic development. https://t.co/46r16vXaeQ

[Straight Talk @StraightTalkOAU]

Oxfam are proud to support Nicky Winmar’s 30 Year Anniversary - Ngarra Jarra Noun (Healing) Ceremony in Narrm. We hope to see you there.

[Straight Talk @StraightTalkOAU]

Straight Talkers! APPLY NOW for a sponsored position in the Straight Talk delegation attending the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Summit in Canberra May 9th to 11th. There are 10 places and applications close April 7th.
https://t.co/t6Keh3qcT7

[Straight Talk @StraightTalkOAU]

Our heartfelt condolences to Aunty Agnes’ family. Aunty Agnes was involved in many of our Straight Talk national summits and always welcomed us to country throughout our time in Canberra . RIP 🖤💛❤️💚 https://t.co/3BfiSMH3pZ

[Straight Talk @StraightTalkOAU]

First Nations women are the backbone of their communities, but until 2016, none had been elected to the House of Reps. We’re now starting to see a shift with a record 11 Indigenous MPs holding seats & our program is working to ensure that trend continues. https://t.co/SZyWbg9rvd