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The Hanging Tree
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-hanging-tree/

I’m from Mowanjum near Derby, WA, in the far north Kimberley. We have a big problem with alcohol in the community and there is a lot of mental problems.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Kuuyang
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-kuuyang/

I am Koori inside my blood, inside my body. I am so proud because I am living in town and it’s called spirit land, and it’s called culture, freedom.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Life Saver
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-life-saver/

I was raised to think and act white, which has been a hard thing to come up against and change in my life.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Martiarch
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-matriarch/

It was not right that our little children were growing up in this environment, living their lives with unique and complex needs as a result of alcohol exposure in utero.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The MJD
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-mjd/

There is a sickness in our family – it is called Machado Joseph Disease (MJD). It is a bad sickness that makes our bodies stop working properly and we pass it on to our children.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Purple House
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-purple-house/

I came here in the year 2000. When I was really sick. I was in the hospital. I had diabetic and kidney problems. 8 months in the hospital. I didn’t know that I was really sick.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
The Soldier
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unfinished-business/unfinished-business-the-soldier/

I went forward to check this place out and when I was moving forward I tripped a mine and it blew my leg off.

Published 06 August 2020

First Nations holograph photography unfinished business
Unsettled - Curators conversation
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/unsettled/unsettled-curator-talk/

The History Council of NSW Annual History Lecture with Laura McBride and Dr Mariko Smith

Published 25 February 2022

First Nations history video Unsettled
My Museum – Laura McBride
https://australian.museum/learn/first-nations/my-museum-laura-mcbride/

'My Museum' is an ongoing column in Explore magazine that gives Australian Museum staff members the opportunity to introduce themselves, their work and their worlds. This edition gives the reins to Laura McBride, curator of Unsettled and newly appointed Director, First Nations

Published 10 May 2021

First Nations curator
Laura McBride
https://australian.museum/get-involved/staff-profiles/laura-mcbride/

Laura McBride is a Wailwan and Kooma woman who has grown up in culture under the guidance of Elders in north western NSW and Sydney.

Published 19 January 2010

First Nations staff profile staff

Barka: The Forgotten River

Meet <i>Barka: The Forgotten River</i> in this new First Nations exhibition developed by Uncle Badger Bates and Justine Muller with the Barkandji community.

Special exhibition
Now on until 23 July 2023

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Bilas: Body Adornment from Papua New Guinea

Witness the beauty and diversity of cultural decoration and body adornment from Papua New Guinea in this special exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

Featuring photographs by Wylda Bayrón.

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

Virtual excursions
Educator-led tours

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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