Indigenous
Documentaries provide a platform for First Nations voices, narratives, and perspectives to be heard while also informing and educating audiences about the history, struggles, and contemporary issues faced by Indigenous communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the original inhabitants of this continent, possessing a rich cultural heritage dating back more than 65,000 years. The arrival of British colonisers in 1788 marked the beginning of significant displacement, violence, and dispossession of Indigenous peoples from their lands, including assimilation policies that resulted in the Stolen Generations.
Today, the disparity between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians is evident across various social indicators, including health, education, employment, and incarceration rates.
Documentaries provide a platform for First Nations voices, narratives, and perspectives to be heard while also informing and educating audiences about the history, struggles, and contemporary issues faced by First Nations communities. They often feature Indigenous activists, community leaders, and organisations advocating for Indigenous rights, self-determination, and social justice.
Documentaries can also focus on initiatives and success stories within First Nations communities, showcasing efforts to improve education outcomes, preserve languages, and empower young Indigenous people. These stories highlight the resilience, strength, and achievements of individuals and communities in the face of adversity.
Completed Documentary Australia-supported Indigenous-themed projects:
| The Australian Wars | In My Blood It Runs | The Final Quarter |
| Where to watch: SBS | Where to watch: Netflix, Apple TV, Vimeo | Where to watch: Netflix, Doc Play |
| Zach’s Ceremony | Undermined: Tales from the Kimberley | Voices of the River |
| Where to watch: BINGE, DocPlay, Apple TV | Where to watch: Apple TV, Google Play, DocPlay , Vimeo | Where to watch: Facebook, Instagram |
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A decade of education, in language, on country, bi-cultural learning - a struggle realised, a future in the making.
Callum Goodes
Story Doctors weaves a tapestry of healing through storytelling, spotlighting its vital role in uniting cultures.
Dean Gibson
Tony Armstrong wants to find solutions to the rising tide of racism in Australian sport to create real change.
Stephen Curtain
The liquid heart of the continent, the Alps draws First Nations people and scientists to share stories of regeneration.
Discover the story of Australia's vibrant & resilient native grasslands & the future of farming, food, climate & culture
On Australia’s first Traditional Owner-run cattle station, Billy learns to be a drover, aiming to enter the annual rodeo
Trisha Morton-Thomas
An Arrernte man’s boxing academy empowers at-risk youth, transforming lives and uniting communities in Central Australia
