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In 1928 in Central Australia, the killing of a European by an Aboriginal man led to expeditions by a police party that resulted in many Aboriginal deaths. These killings are knows as the Coniston massacre. How did society view these tragic events? Did Aboriginal people have a voice in 1928? Seventy-five years later, the groups affected shared their experiences at a special commemoration for the Coniston massacre.

Many Indigenous Australians strive to educate others about their cultures and promote ideas for reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Making a Difference shares inspiring stories about how individuals and organisations have made a difference in Australian society by giving a voice to the histories and viewpoints of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Today all Australians have equal rights by law, but this was not always the case. For Aboriginal soldiers returning from active service in the Second World War, the inequalities were made especially stark. Why didn't they have a voice in society? Despite generations of unfair treatment, Indigenous people have made significant contributions to Australian society and identity. In Unsung Hero, discover the experiences of one Aboriginal soldier, Eddie Albert, and how laws and attitudes impacted on his life.

Did Aboriginal people have a voice in 1928? Seventy-five years later, the groups affected shared their experiences at a special commemoration for the Coniston massacre.

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