Beck Thompson @BlaktruthBeck Twitter profile

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Beck Thompson

9 months

My first article…. Regardless of the referendum outcome, there are some conversations we need to have. It is well past time to Close the Gap. With the Voice, we’re on the road to better health and wellbeing – Croakey Health Media

With the Voice, we’re on the road to better health and wellbeing

The Voice is important for health at many levels, including through addressing the disenfranchisement felt by many Aboriginal and Torres

www.croakey.org

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@SomaKazima In Australia, Aboriginal people are black or blak. Australia had a policy to “breed the black out” of Aboriginal people, this involved stealing children and raising them as white, marrying off young girls to old white men; which is why many today have very light skin. Racists

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2 years

So I can’t say anything when the Queen dies because its not appropriate because people are mourning their sovereign but on January 26th when I am mourning the loss of our sovereignty its ok to throw a party? Respect of others grief should be a two way street yeah?

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Beck Thompson

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2 months

I have taken the liberty of creating a ‘paint by numbers’ of one of the most publicised pieces in the National Gallery and encourage the internet to ‘do your thing’.

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

2 years

A patient travels over 900km by bus alone for a biopsy for suspected cancer. Biopsy not done because “no interpreter to tell the patient to stay still”, patient sent back to community by bus. 7 days round trip. No treatment. No answers. Tell me again how you are closing the gap?

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2 months

Peter Stefanovic should be ashamed. But honestly Media watch should call out this disgusting behaviour from a ‘journalist’ for what it is, where is the outrage? Stefanovic undoubtedly relying on the fact that Keegan was not charged and police not involved in the matter to find

Media Watch

@ABCmediawatch

2 months

Million-dollar catch for Top End teen turns awkward after sad TV admission. #MediaBites #MediaWatch

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

The Uluru statement is an invitation not a declaration. Warren Mundine and Jacinta Price’s No campaign has declared 💣WAR….. on the truth on progress on reconciliation on recognition on closing the GAP on democracy on self-determination on effective policy #VoteYES23

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11 months

Sitting at a road house in Nth East NT - Drunk white lady just walked out of her way across the bar to tell me that she saw the Aboriginal Flag sticker on my car and that I should “F*ck off back to the mission, Half Caste”. I didn’t realise a sticker could be so triggering.

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

This ad has left me crying like a dork in public, I know what failure means, what the status quo means. If I could afford to I would take the next 6 weeks off & fight for the Voice, it will do more for my patients than years more of me putting bandaids on a broken system #VoteYes

ulurustatement

@ulurustatement

10 months

OUR NEW AD IS LIVE! You’re the Voice that will make history. On 14 October, we know we all can stand together with the power to be powerful. #HistoryIsCalling , so #VoteYes . Are you in? John Farnham is. #UluruStatement #StayTrue2Uluru #YoureTheVoice #VoteYes

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2 months

@jujuascended @SomaKazima Yeah, thing is that black/blak is a word that describes us and is connected to our culture. You don’t have to understand BUT you also don’t get to tell us what we are allowed to call ourselves. Blood quantum has been used by racists for centuries to excuse some of the worse

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

I would like to say the tone of the debate has improved since this clip aired. Sadly thats not the case. I thought Australia was better that this. Fear, hate & misinformation spread by those in our halls of power and by other “leaders”. We ALL deserve better than that. #VoteYes23

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1 year

Been MIA for a few weeks - Sorry Business for my nanna who passed. Born Aboriginal into ‘white Australia’ Lived through the depression Made soldiers boots during WW2 Lifted her entire family out of poverty 2 children, 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren 99 years young

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

We need to address the tone of the debate, we need to talk about the FACTS. We are PEOPLE, not criminals, rapists and child abusers. Collectively demonised for political gain and disenfranchised beyond understanding. Lift your game #auspol #VoteYes23

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

Fellow Nurses 📢 Tired of putting bandaids on the GAP? Believe that Indigenous patients & communities would benefit from being heard? Agree that patients involved in the decision making around their health get better outcomes? If YES share this far and wide with #NursesforYES

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

@GlendaLaby @TracyWesterman Our history, that of this nation has many things to both be proud of but also to learn from. You don’t need to apologise. What matters is that we are meaningfully included in the decision making, policy and laws made ABOUT us should nolonger WITHOUT us.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@RunRedRunRed @SomaKazima The English language arrived on this continent (Australia) in 1788, white people got off a boat, they, over time met some Aboriginal people which they referred to as ‘blackfellas’. Aboriginal ppl learned that the opposite of black is white and so EVERYBODY who is not Aboriginal

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

2 years

Jacinta Price attends Freedom Day fest. She sat flanked by two white CLNP members, Asked to have a photo with Paul Kelly, REC a ‘piece to camera’ and left. Wasn’t invited to speak, or maybe declined, wouldn’t mix with mob. Afraid of the optics of being confronted by angry FN ppl?

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Susie and Denis’ home. Denis works full time for QLD health, Susie works part-time also for QLD health. In addition to working 40h/w Dennis is on call 24/7, 365 days/yr driving the Ambulance and safety for the lone nurse on call. They also volunteer in their community. THREAD 🧵

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Beck Thompson

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2 months

Came out of her arm!? She must feel deflated

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11 months

@Terri_1987a @AlboMP The Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures has been running for 24 years. There is NO ALCOHOL at Garma Garma is operated by the Yothu Yindi Foundation and is not a Gov funded event. The foundation uses funds raised to continue their work especially EDUCATION for our children

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

@TracyWesterman As someone who ACTUALLY casts my vote in remote communities - AEC are professional and that there is no interferance, its just like voting in the city. The nerve to suggest that we are so stupid, our votes could be bought with a t-shirt is what really hurts, dehunanising, again

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@tameoregano @SomaKazima Unless you live in Australia.

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

@Kat_Zilla_ @MediaAnalystOz THIS Jacinta Price? Whom, while taking Dutton a “tour of the Territory” which included Alice and Darwin but none of the 76 remote communities in between and then stood next to him at a presser, decrying the ‘scourge’ of grog while wearing a brewery logo?

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

@PRGuy17 Forget Albo I will debate Jacinta, on zoom, from a remote community. I spent a year living with the Walpiri & more time in remote communities than she ever will. As an Indigenous Remote Area Nurse- I live IN the GAP & understand the VOICE. Bring it on, no notes, just you and me

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

I never thought in AUST, I’d have to ask parents if their power is on before I prescribe a child antibiotics. Households here loose power 53 times/year for at least 8hrs. Food & medicines spoil, sick kids get sicker, parents accused of neglect. #VoteYes23

Remote Aboriginal communities left behind in Australia's rooftop solar boom | CHOICE

Despite living in some of the hottest parts of the country, Aboriginal residents in remote Northern Territory housing experience some of the highest rates of energy insecurity and disconnections.

www.choice.com.au

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

3 months

Oh to be white in this country of ours…. To be able to criticise Government policy, highlight inequities, speak about social issues or talk about a crime WITHOUT the ad nauseam replies of; >What is your community doing about this? >Where are your elders? >What are your

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

Angry Anderson is…Angry. His fundamentally incorrect assumption that $ for Indigenous programs is controlled by Indigenous ppl Sorry Angry, that is NOT the case! I am ANGRY that gov wastes $ on programs that don’t work, #VoteYes23 to give gov advice to build programs that WORK.

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

2 years

Jacinta Price claims she speaks for FN people? She didn’t deign to consort with fellow FN people at Kalkaringi. Received a ‘hostile reception’? How can you speak for us if you won’t listen to us? The hypocrisy of attending a FN event and refusing to consort with FN ppl #auspoll

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

7 months

Honestly lost a little of my mojo following the referendum, I am currently working with an amazing team of strong, smart, independent women who have heart and are some of the gutsiest people I know. Sending love and respect to these fearless Remote Area Nurses.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 years

Close the GAP in Indigenous Health? It’s not a Gap its a CHASM and you can’t hear us screaming from the other side. @LindaBurneyMP @AlboMP

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@Just_Krystle_M @SomaKazima You mean the ‘White Australia Policy’?

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

Polling Day for some communities - My vote is cast! Ran into some deadly mob who were here to support YES and answer any questions for undecided voters who wanted to FIND OUT. Nobody from the No camp willing to do the same? Shame job!

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 years

@MikeCarlton01 I know that by being publicly vocal about racism in Australia that I will be a target. I am a big girl and will no stop because of the threats I receive. I fear for my son. That he could be the next 15 year old with no right place to be in this country.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@Cr4zy2287 @RunRedRunRed @SomaKazima Sorry - I zoned out after “pure blood”…..

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

Kids in community often ask to use my camera. Then disappear with it for a few hours. When I get back to the city I print the photos & send them back. Always creative and insightful, this pic says it all…. How could anyone not want to give these guys a Voice for a better future?

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

First time I find myself tweeting a Joe Hildebrand article, but there is a first for everything and THIS is it. Well written sir 👏

‘Reasons you can just vote Yes and get on with your lives’

OPINION

www.news.com.au

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

HOPE ❤️💛🖤

Patrick Dodson

@SenatorDodson

10 months

Tens of thousands of Australians have marched today in support of recognition through a Voice. Let this spirit of solidarity carry our nation to a successful referendum next month. Let hope and reconciliation prevail. #VoteYes2023 #VoteYES23Australia

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

26th January 1938 the first Day of Mourning was held in response to celebrations of the sesquicentenary. Thats 85 years ago. Australia Day held on Jan 26th became a national holiday in 1994, just 29 years ago. Don’t tell me its a long standing tradition that can’t be changed.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@Leo_Puglisi6 What is the charge for using a carriage service to threaten a minor?

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

THIS IS THE GAP Out here, dying at 47 (or much younger) is not the exception, its the norm. How do we achieve self determination when our leaders leave us so young? Call on gov to urgently address the housing and health crisis NOW!

Outback mourns sudden death of 'passionate', 'humble' Indigenous leader Jason Ned

Tributes flow for the 47-year-old Doomadgee mayor who championed Indigenous rights in remote communities. Locals remember a man with "dreams and aspirations" who was "taken far too young".

www.abc.net.au

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@alicekryan Me too. Own your mistakes and don’t do it again. Keegan handled himself very well under the circumstances

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

No @michellegrattan it won’t. The problem is not the PM, the problem is that like Governments of the past, many ppl including YOU are talking ABOUT US like we aren’t in the room. THAT is why we need a Voice.

Michelle Grattan

@michellegrattan

9 months

If the Voice is defeated on Saturday, it will be a devastating rebuff for the prime minister. He’ll have raised Indigenous hopes only to see them dashed. He’ll have led Australians on an arduous journey only to have them desert him before the destination

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

While I respect the call for a week of silence, One week for Indigenous Australians represents: 3.4 deaths from suicide 1.4 deaths from RHD 12.2 deaths from chronic kidney disease 11 kids diagnosed with RHD 2.25 deaths of children aged 0-4 So I can’t be silent, even for a week

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

This NO campaign has been very good for Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine. Price securing a shadow ministry despite being a first term Senator and now Mundine so close finally holding a seat, a prospect he has been salivating over for decades #VoteYes23

Nyunggai Warren Mundine emerges as front runner for Liberal Senate spot

One of the No campaign’s leading figures, Nyunggai Warren Mundine, has emerged as a favourite to replace Liberal senator Marise Payne once she exits politics.

www.smh.com.au

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@BlaktruthBeck

11 months

@nareenyoung Garma - 4 days, transfers, accomodation, all meals, entertainment, education, cultural exchange - Profits fund education All inclusive - $2750 CPAC - 2 days, 1 dinner, 2 lunches, No Accommodation, listening to paid speakers Not inclusive - $7000 These 2 grifters - PRICELESS

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2 months

@Cr4zy2287 @RunRedRunRed @SomaKazima Nah, I think it was the social Darwinism and eugenics, I had to go and vomit 🤮

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

@catrollison The rhetoric of Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine are examples of ‘benefits’ of colonisation. I will try to explain to the next patient that I diagnose with TB or RHD; “Don’t worry, you are actually lucky to have this opportunity, NO, its not a GAP, its a BENEFIT” Shameful

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5 months

‘Australia Day” in remote Aboriginal communities. How is this date commemorated here? It isn’t Nothing. Not even mentioned Just people who are resigned to the abysmal quality of life inflicted on them by this country getting on with it. No celebration no protests no hope

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2 months

@LouisaWFerguson Yes I would. You don’t treat young people like that. You just don’t.

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1 year

One of the many reasons the Price family do not speak for me. Former housing minister Bess Price takes job with company she awarded contracts to | NT News

Minister lands in new digs

FORMER CLP Housing Minister Bess Price has taken a job with a private company that her department awarded management contracts worth more than $6 million in 2014 and 2015.

www.ntnews.com.au

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Susie and Denis have ‘pulled themselves up by the boot straps” as demanded by some on our country. They both work hard, contribute to their community, pay their rent and bills. Yet our country still turn its back on them, denying them the same legal protections and human rights.

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2 years

@RealMarkLatham Show me. Show me where in an auditor generals report it states that FN kids miss school due to “avoiding sexual assault by drunk uncles” You are a disgrace. To dehumanise FN ppl with lies to promote your own agenda and attempt to make yourself relevant, not even an original lie.

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@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

If anyone can help me to support Denis and Susie to seek a resolution with QLD Dept Housing we would be very appreciative. Denis tells me that whenever he attends or phones his local office they are ‘unavailable’ or don’t call back.

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

@michellegrattan Can someone with a head for journalism please explain to @michellegrattan that this referendum was NOT about partisan politics, it is about real people who are apparently invisible to her. First she talks like we aren’t in the room, then she acts like we were never here at all.

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2 months

@aniyachris @SomaKazima In Australia, Aboriginal people are black or blak. Australia had a policy to “breed the black out” of Aboriginal people, which is why many today have very light skin. Racists will insult our history and culture by saying “not black enough” or “what % black?” When African

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

@RonniSalt “She gets it” beautifully written Albo, keen for his ‘Redfern speech’ moment, announced the Voice on election night. Leaving mob to defend it for months before circling back. He didn’t just erect the target, he unwittingly fired the first shot.

Voiceless - The Shot

It may or may not be a well-known fact that the Uluru Statement From The Heart has a beautifully subtle,

theshot.net.au

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@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

In a country where we pride ourselves on pulling together to help each other out eg after a natural disaster, it angers me that we do not extend the same ethic towards Aboriginal people in remote communities.

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11 months

@Kat_Zilla_ One small minded ignorant person won’t ruin my day, I only mention it because ppl say Aust isn’t racist - sometimes it is, this happens a lot esp out bush

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

We don’t need another inquiry to show how we have failed people in remote communities, we need tangible change.

'Come live out here': Remote NT community hopes their housing struggles won't be forgotten

People in the remote community of Ltyentye Apurte are pleading with governments to not forget their struggles, following the result of the Voice referendum.

www.abc.net.au

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Beck Thompson

@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Denis and Susie pay rent for this property to the QLD government. A property where doors have fallen off because the screws pulled out of the disintegrating door frames. They moved their mattress to the floor to distribute their weight and they sleep under this ceiling

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2 years

@MarkT_NT @jas_walls Additional noses always welcome in the conversation. I am Indigenous and a Remote Area Nurse (maybe that makes me a little sensitive) I would love the opportunity to have a yarn with you one day about health delivery to remote mob, honestly its soul destroying.

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8 months

Susie spoke to me a few weeks ago and said, “We might have to leave work and go build a humpy on Dad’s country, we need to save for solar and a water tank first” It is a symptom of a bigger problem that Susie thinks that removing themselves from society is a logical solution.

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2 months

@brobson_politic Well done. You just virtually guaranteed that if your daughters are the 1 in 5 women who are abused; they will likely not turn to you for help.

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

@SeanConwayACT @DrVicFielding Hi Sean, I respect that you have questions and as a nurse and an Aboriginal woman who lives in remote communities I would be happy to give you information about how the voice is needed to address the many issues out here. Promise I won’t call you racist at any point.

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2 months

@Spy2035T Oh the burn 🤣 I’m gutted ….. by ego was so fragile that you have broken me with your genius wit ….

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1 year

@KosSamaras A voice to parliament will diminish Mundine’s capacity to pretend he speaks for Indigenous ppl, affecting his wealth and power. If there is an Aboriginal Elite, Mundine is their captain. Mundine, Price, Dillon - all literally make their living by denigrating Aboriginal ppl

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@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Both Susie and Denis have chronic health conditions which are exacerbated by their living environment. I wrote them a letter of support as a health professional to help them plead their case to the department but so far to no avail.

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1 year

I am an expert in the delivery of primary and emergency healthcare in Remote Communities, the underlying causes, and challenges as well as MY (& only my) experience of being a Blakfella in this colony. I will never appear in the media claiming to know about something/someone else

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10 months

Mundine repeating comments made last year. He is against the voice, but if it succeeds, he wants to be on it. Well Warren, I reckon that will be hard because the voice will be elected by Indigenous people. We will remember how you threw us under a bus to further your own ambition

eddie synot

@EddieSynot

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It would be great for Warren Mundine to remember this isn’t about him and his career - it’s about the community. Enough of self-appointed leaders & handpicked spokesperson. Time for the community to be heard! #VoteYes #VoiceToParliament #auspol

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So this is ok now? This is the standard of public discourse? Warren Mundine hires this man to speak, Jacinta Price, Tony Abbott et al all shared the stage with this man - their silence implies agreement. Disgraceful

Alternate Media Watchers

@AltMediaWatch

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TW Racism: Dr Chaim Tsibos speaking @CPACaustralia acknowledging the "Traditional owners, violent, black, men" & calls the land the Opera House was built on "woman basher Bennelong" to laughter. This hate is disgusting but this is what lies at the heart of conservatism.

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I am disheartened, the vote over but not the work. Called to an emergency around 10, another bandaid applied to the GAP, now some time to reflect as I watch the sun rise. While the GAP remains - we ARE divided by race. So a deep breath & back to work, we have a GAP to close.

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Dennis is awoken during the night often to attend emergencies. He deserves the ability to sleep in comfort when back home and not on the floor. Denis said that they have put most furniture and clothing in storage at a friend’s to try to save their possessions.

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10 months

Thank you Senator @DavidPocock for the tone you bring to this debate and to parliament. Other politicians could learn a lot from this first term independent. We should all strive to communicate with such grace.

David Pocock

@DavidPocock

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Making decisions based on fear is not good for us as people and won't allow us to move forward as a country. An article by @paulsakkal in the @smh has confirmed the 'No' campaign is deliberately using misinformation to generate fear & doubt in undecided voters.

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PRGuy gets it! He can clearly see through the war on truth declared by the LNP and the No campaign. He FOUND OUT! If you DON’T KNOW - FIND OUT #Yes23 #VoteYes23 #VoteYes23Australia #FYES23

PRGuy

@PRGuy17

9 months

Soon I'll be voting YES to better health, education and life expectancy outcomes for Indigenous kids — I want them to look forward to the same opportunities, outcomes and life expectancy as all Australian kids. The way to a fairer Australia is YES — and it costs me nothing.

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@TracyWesterman You mean like the culture of violence in Aboriginal communities that was conceived, normalised and perpetuated all in the minds of people who have never set foot on one? I write as I sit on my front porch at 2 am in a remote community, in the cool of the day feeling safe, relaxed

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These issues described relate to the single community of Santa Teresa but are indicative of the housing conditions in all communities in the NT (+WA, SA, QLD) in the NT alone 39K people live in these conditions. The burden of diseases of poverty stem directly from this

Bridget Brennan

@bridgeyb

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Huge, huge news. The High Court has just ruled that Aboriginal people in remote housing can be compensated for distress and disappointment suffered due to dilapidated housing.

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Hard as this tragic story is to read; I want you to read it and I want you to share it. Its a story of 2 mothers that never gave up, they fought for 37 years for the truth to come out. It took NSW authorities 37 years to admit what happened to these beautiful girls. NSW police

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1 year

@MikeCarlton01 @PwC “Where’s the coffee?” - “we went to the coffee shop, assessed the coffee and I can tell you it is good coffee” “So where is it?” - “you didn’t say you wanted us to bring back actual coffee or a cup or receipt, I have no record of attending the coffee shop”

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@shugchoko @tameoregano @SomaKazima Oh yes they would. I have zero doubt that both he and his even lighter daughter would have experience of being discriminated against due to their being blak

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

@mrtonymartin Conservatives getting very good at ‘cancelling’ people who don’t agree with them.

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@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Some infrequent time off - came to Sydney to spend time with my partner. In 24hrs there’s been ‘gangland shootings’, a young teacher murdered ?DV and someone shot streets away from Kirribilli House. Yet Dutton et al say remote communities are violent. I feel safer out bush. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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2 years

@lizzytrevaskis Already this year I have lost 2 patients under 55, both of whom had “cancer too advanced to treat” by the time proper testing and care was given. I feel like we are doing the work at our end but mob living remote are being sentenced to death through apathy in the city

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@VeronikaSain I agree, as an artist I also protect my copyright however it is currently a matter of public interest and noncommercial use for the purpose of satire is allowed.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@cinquecento62 @ItsBouquet Carlos has that covered

Carlos

@CarlosaMammal

2 months

@BlaktruthBeck 4- burnt tundra...5-Charcoal black...6-Winners circle salmon...7-Sallow fake tan...8-Flesh eating aura...15-Sterilisation brown

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@BlaktruthBeck

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Invisible Australia: My nieces from Sydney (go to catholic school), they told their teacher that their Auntie is just like Jesus 😂….. Teacher: oh thats nice, why? Niece: Because she heals leprosy. Funny, if it wasn’t the truth……in remote communities. #VoteYES23Australia

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@BlaktruthBeck

8 months

Someone I love and respect - born in the UK & served 2 tours as an officer during ‘the troubles’ turned to me and asked; “Why are there no Aboriginal Extremists?” He has a point. Asking for constitutional recognition is the most assimilatory thing we have ever done and still - NO

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@BlaktruthBeck

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These are some pictures of the termite mud and damage to a home in a remote community in FNQ. The landlord is QLD Department of Housing. They sleep on a mattress on the floor as they feared that the legs of their bed would break through the floor. Would you pay rent to live here?

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@BlaktruthBeck

5 months

@2GB873 Funding already withdrawn, stop gaslighting the Australian public. It was withdrawn and a statement issues by Senator Wong before Dutton even said boo on the matter. Late to the party with contrived outrage yet again LNP, Dutton and 2GB

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@BlaktruthBeck

10 months

Ray nails it. Come out to a remote community where groceries cost 60% more, where gov housing leaves 20+ people in 2 bedroom homes, where diseases of poverty are rife & the homes on average have their prepaid power cut off 10 times each year. Then talk to me about privilege

Ray Martin

@Raymartin55

10 months

"In stark contrast, the privilege conferred by the voice accrues to one group and one group only." Heny Ergas in the Oz Come up to the NT and have a look at the 'privilege' that Aboriginal people have here Indigenous peoples are calling for a chance for parity not privilege

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@BlaktruthBeck

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Thanks @tom_tanuki for posting another video calling out media outlets for their use of so-calls experts to whip up support for another racist intervention and criminalisation of Aboriginal ppl. This Blak Remote Area Nurse (actually an expert) is disgusted

Newscorp finds MORE fake Alice experts!

Frank Chung of News Corp penned an article yesterday in response to my video about 'outback nurse' Rachel. Turns out Frank has an ongoing problem with under...

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

Why not move #AustraliaDay to the 3rd Monday of January? It's inclusive for all Australians, could never fall on the 26th, still an end of summer public holiday and always a long weekend! Let's come together and celebrate on this day #ChangeTheDate

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@Cr4zy2287 @RunRedRunRed @SomaKazima If you don’t know the meaning of a phrase, perhaps you should refrain from using it.

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@CMichael7542 @TracyWesterman So would you go down from your hotel room and grab those kids and tie them up and then call police? Sounds like you didn’t, probably because you know that is vigilante crap and not part of the social contract. Better question - a fair skinned child once threw a rock at me, today

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@SuDharmapala Not mine to sell - its just fan art for the non commercial purpose of satire.

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@BlaktruthBeck

5 months

Well done to @danilic and the team @ARationalFear , there are so many other Rich Kahnts’ in Australia who deserve to have their Voice heard. We should enshrine something so they aren’t overlooked in Gov decision making. #nothingaboutkahntswithoutkahnts #alwayswasalwayswillbekahnts

A Rational Fear

@ARationalFear

5 months

Well said Rich Kahnt. #stage3taxcuts #TaxTwitter #stage3

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@BlaktruthBeck

2 months

@jailbirdzero Yes you can - you just did by implying that Albert Namatjira’s watercolours of the Australian landscape are acceptable ‘abo’ art but to paint something else is merely grifting. Time to rise above your racism, this tweet is an example of me rising above it to discuss the context

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

The countdown is on #VoteYES23Australia #Yes23 #FYes

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@BlaktruthBeck

1 year

@MikeCarlton01 I would like to personally offer to debate Bolt. When has has a break in his busy schedule of spreading fear and hate, encouraging racism, homophobia, transphobia and trying to impose ‘good Christian values’ on a secular society.

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@BlaktruthBeck

11 months

@PRGuy17 I am one such person “on the ground”, Aboriginal & a Remote Area Nurse. Appalled by the lies being told about remote communities. 99% of Australians will never set foot in a remote community, so believe the lies. The truth - poverty, overcrowding, disease, death and hopelessness

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@BlaktruthBeck

9 months

These AMAZING nurses that I look up to and respect - speaking up for the Voice. #CreateYes #NowNursingYES #HistoryIsCalling #VoteYes

Lynore K. Geia

@LynoreGeia

9 months

Nursing taking a stand for #YESVOTE getting ready to step up on the @acn_tweet panel @blacknursinghx @BlaktruthBeck @mel_russ1972 #HistoryIsCalling #NowNursingYes @kylieward

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