First Peoples connections too strong to sever
Leprena centre manager Alison Overeem believes the wisdom and resilience of the First Peoples will come to fore in healing the scars inflicted by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Coping with COVID-19: Ayla Williams
Isolation has been particularly challenging for our First Peoples, as has the closing of many national parks. But it’s nothing that a bit of Bon Jovi can’t fix, says Ayla Williams.
Being part of a new story
The November 2018 Crosslight editorial is from Leprena centre manager Alison Overeem.
Connected to country
A new landscape project at the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress (UAICC) Leprena Centre in Hobart aims to immerse visitors into the First Peoples’ cultural connection to country.
NAIDOC week and beyond
July was a busy month for Leprena, the Tasmanian home of the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress.
Voice recognition
The power of story was a central theme of the Voices of Strength cultural gathering held at the Leprena centre in Hobart on 18 April.
Centre of pride and passion
Behind the quiet façade of a brick building in Hobart is a place buzzing with activity, and a group dedicated to inviting First and Second Peoples to experience Aboriginal culture in a meaningful way.
First principles of art
An art exhibition featuring the work of 10 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal artists will be held at Congress Tasmania's Leprena centre.