Deep in our hearts, Australians know that our nation was built on land that does not belong to us. Some of us now assert that Aboriginal people should simply take advantage of opportunities offered by white society. But many others feel guilt, often turning this guilt inwards, feeling helpless in the face of the appalling conditions in which many of the original inhabitants of this country now live. Successive government policies of obliteration, assimilation, cultural maintenance and intervention have manifestly failed to bridge the gulf between black and white Australians, and to improve the lives of many Aboriginal Australians. Efforts at reconciliation have stalled. In many ways, we are stuck. Sarah Maddison argues that there is no point in looking again to governments for a solution to these challenges. Rather, it is up to us, all of us. We need to acknowledge our collective responsibility, change at a deep level, and develop a revitalised view of our national self. Only then will we develop policies and practical solutions that work.
This title speaks directly to the child or teenager about common issues such as recognizing confidence, being afraid of mistakes, comparing yourself to others, to help build their confidence and self-esteem. Uncluttered pages and use of clear headings, colourful diagrams and images makes it easy to read. If any child or teenager you are working with answers no to: Do you like being you? Do you have confidence in yourself? Do you believe that there are kids who can like you for who you are and want to hang out with you? Then the... More info
A poem is set to paintings to create the dramatically intense world of this hardcover picture book. We follow the journey of a tear that falls into a teacup, eventually finding its way out to sea. Finally, it falls as rain and drives a young boy into the arms of his beloved grandfather. Environmental and cyclical themes of life and death, decay and renewal, time and fear, and the gifts of one generation to another. A learner's guide makes this an inspiring resource for teachers and art... More info
This influential and compassionate book explores ways of working with adult men and young men who are violent and abusive. It gives practical examples of how they can be invited to discover more sensitive, respectful and personally rewarding ways of relating to others. The model for intervention proposed in this book rests on using the patterns of attributing responsibility for violence to derive an approach that engages men willingly in therapy. The author lives in Adelaide, Australia and is highly acclaimed in both Australia and New Zealand for his... More info
