Whether left or right though the reality is that the vast majority of Australians rarely see Aboriginal people let alone interact with them. I am one of those Australians. So I would have to say that generally speaking Aboriginal Australians aren't treated well and can often be treated terribly. read more
Way too many people make assumptions about Aboriginal people based on half-truths, stereotypes or insufficient learning. If you show Aboriginal people that you are keen to learn, that you can listen quietly and that you respect them, you hold the key to incredible learning. read more
So likewise you cannot generalize the treatment of Aboriginal people.Based on my experience, as an Australian studying in a public school, I can confidently say that your race/ethnicity matters zilch when it comes to how Aussies treat you. read more
There is a criminal silence around Australia’s treatment of its indigenous people. I had a call from Rosalie Kunnoth-Monks the other day. Rosalie is an elder of the Arrernte-Alyawarra people who lives in Utopia—a vast and remote region in the “red heart” of Australia. read more