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and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks, and About Custom Error Messages.Review BlogDec 12 2012 Tree - A little story about big things by Danny Parker
Ill. by Matt Ottley. Little Hare, 2012. Hbk. ISBN 2.
Highly recommended. 'A sapling grows in the shelter of an older tree, where he is happy
and safe. One day a violent storm destroys everything the sapling
knows, and he suddenly finds himself unprotected and alone. But as
the sapling grows, he gradually discovers that every end is a new
beginning.'
If ever there were a picture book that proves that picture books are
not just for the very young and those learning to read, then this is
it. If we take the text alone, then it could be just a story
about a tree but, in company with the most amazing, sensitive
illustrations by Matt Ottley, this story becomes an allegory for so
much more about life. It's about growing up and being
nurtured, about being protected and sheltered to the point of not
being able to shine alone, and about being resilient and standing
strong in the face of what seems like disaster.; It's about
finding the inner courage we don't know we have until it is called
upon, and about things coming full circle.
The story (from a new author whose nursing history is apparent in
the sensitivity of the storyline, illustrations (marvel at the fact
that the artist is colour blind) and design (be sure to take the
dust jacket off and open it out) of this book are a wonderful
example of a symbiotic relationship that has worked to perfection.
IMO, this is a definite contender for the CBCA Book of the Year
Award, and I can't give it higher praise than that.
Barbara Braxton
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First Australians is an Australian historical
series produced by
over the course of six years, and first aired in October 2008. The documentary is part of a greater project that further consists of a hard-cover book, a community outreach program and a substantial website featuring over 200 mini-documentaries.
The series chronicles the , from the perspective of its first people, . The series is essentially a synthesis of well documented historical information. It relies heavily on archival documents and interpretations from historians and members of both the Aboriginal and
community and leaders. The story begins in 1788 in , with the arrival of the
and ends in 1993 with Koiki Mabo's .
The series comprises seven episodes in which it explores what unfolded when the oldest living culture in the world was confronted by the . It explores the lives of particular individuals and uses their stories as a vehicle to explain the larger situations of the time. It explains violent aspects of European settlement of Australia, such as killings, battles, wars, as well as acts of friendship and decency between the early European settlers and Aboriginal Australians. Aboriginal Australian history has until recently been clouded by the "great Australian silence"
where ignorance of the real history of Australia can be seen as a way for non-Aboriginal Australians to hide shame for their own history. In this respect it has been controversial in that many of these stories have not been portrayed on Australian television before and the Aboriginal Australian perspective of European settlement is confrontational for many.
The series was first transmitted in Australia from 12 October to 2 November 2008. A total of seven episodes were filmed, no further episodes have been announced.
They Have Come to Stay
12 October 2008
The arrival of the First Fleet in Sydney in 1788. Curious of each other, friendships form, but relations between the two races soon sour as settlers spread out across the land. Focuses on the relationship between
and Governor , as well as the lives of ,
and Patyegarang, and .
Her Will to Survive
14 October 2008
The land grab moves south to . In an effort to protect real estate prices,
people are removed from the island. The Government enlists an Englishman for the job, who is helped by a young Aboriginal woman .
Freedom For Our Lifetime
19 October 2008
The threat of extinction hovers over the first Australians of
after the city of
is founded. Follows the establishment of mission stations in Victoria such as . Explores the lives of
clan leaders
There Is No Other Law
21 October 2008
Explores the history of white settlement in
and the stories of homicidal police officer , as he brings mayhem to the
nation. Authorities turn a blind eye before the telegraph operator Frank Gillen stops him.
Unhealthy Government Experiment
26 October 2008
European settlement spreads to
and is met with much conflict as explored through the stories of . The
is explored through the stories of Chief Protector of Aborigines
and many children including Gladys Gilligan and many others.
Strength to Stand a Long Time
28 October 2008
Chronicles the beginnings of the Aboriginal rights movement, as explored through
and his foundation of the Australian Aborigines League in 1933. Also explores the
in the 1950s and the life of
footballer .
We Are No Longer Shadows
2 November 2008
Explores the story of
and Aboriginal land rights in the late 20th century, and the high court overturn of the
which characterised Australian law with regards to land and title.
The series was made by
in conjunction with
and the . It was written, produced and directed by , daughter of outspoken Aboriginal activist .
When SBS first came to ask me if I were interested in doing a major documentary series on Indigenous history I enthusiastically agreed although I had no idea what it would be. I approached my business partner Darren Dale, and he also readily agreed. All we knew is that it would be bigger than anything we had done before.
In making First Australians it has been common for many to ask why hasn't this story been told? The truth is these stories have been told, at least in print, by the historians we feature in our series. There is more being written all the time and there is a substantial body of work to be found in good libraries if you have the interest. Although First Australians cannot hope to be as comprehensive as the work of these historians, it will provide the public (in the comfort of their own homes), a taste of the story that remains to be understood. Hopefully it will spark national interest in the people on whose lands we have made our homes.
—Rachel Perkins, Director/Writer/Producer, 2008
A significant part of the production of the series involved consultation with the descendents of the individuals portrayed in the documentary. According to the First Australians Documentary website, checking the content of scripts, usually face to face, seeking permission to film in particular locations, showing the rough cut of the film for comment and showing the film at fine cut. The series was made in accordance with Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights, to ensure the cultural content and the rights of Indigenous people.
2009: : Best Documentary Series for , ,
2009: : Outstanding Documentary or Documentary Series - WON
Script Writing Award for ,
2009: : Outstanding Direction for a Television Documentary - Series - (Freedom for Our Lifetime) for
Award: Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Episode 1) for ,
Award: Outstanding Writing in a Documentary (Episode 3) for ,
- NOMINATED
2009: : Outstanding Achievement in Film -
- NOMINATED
, The Canberra Times, 14 October 2008
Stanner, W.E.H. (1968). The Boyer Lectures 1968: After the Dreaming, p. 27. The Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney.
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