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We welcome the Federal Govt's June 2007 decision to spend substantial additional public funds on long-neglected Indigenous people in remote communities, but we deplore the way in which the Intervention is being executed. We beg the Federal Government to pause - to listen to people 'on the ground' - people like Irene Fisher whose Sunrise Primary Health Care Service in the Katherine region has won an Indigenous Governance Award, and has achieved splendid, measurable outcomes.
Dr Ann Morrow and Professor John Power, Victoria, 21st October, 2007
It has been heart warming to discover a movement that is responding to the ongoing injustices against our Indigenous communities.
Diana Rhodes, Victoria, 21st October, 2007
I am a fourth generation Australian-born, middle aged and recently visited the NT and Kakadu as a tourist. I was profoundly moved by the experience. Feel an awesome respect for our Indigenous people’s culture and knowledge, deeply saddened by the pain and adversity that non-Indigenous Australians have caused here.
Rosemary Willoughby, Victoria, 21st October, 2007
The Intervention Plan has many consequences that are negative for people in the NT. The arts sector has been a positive industry in the past but is now going to be adversely affected by loss of CDEP and the shortage of cash in communities.
Louise Hamby, ACT, 21st October, 2007
I am appalled at the arrogance and “bull at a gate” actions of the government, taking away the autonomy of the communities and disregarding their opinions!!!
Helen Wirtz, Victoria, 21st October 2007
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