What do I do if I find Aboriginal artefacts in NSW?
If you find or believe you have found an Aboriginal object, leave it where it is and report the object and its location to us by emailing [email protected]. Even if you believe the object is in danger of being damaged or harmed, it is very important to leave it alone and report it immediately.
What do I do if I find Aboriginal remains?
If you think you have found human remains in the landscape, do not disturb them and contact your local police station immediately. The police will contact us and the State Coroner’s Office to determine whether the remains are of Aboriginal origin.
What is the Aboriginal model of health?
For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, good health is more than the absence of disease or illness; it is a holistic concept that includes physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual wellbeing, for both the individual and the community.
How do you use Ahims?
Contact us
- Phone: 02 9585 6345.
- Email: [email protected].
- Mail to:
- Heritage NSW.
- To report harm to Aboriginal items or sites Environment Line 131 555.
Who owns Aboriginal artefacts?
Aboriginal objects are the property of the Crown, not of the landowner of the property on which they are found. Furthermore, the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1975 (NSW) imposes offences on individuals who ‘harm’ (which is defined to include moving) these objects.
Can you sell Aboriginal artefacts?
The law does not prevent people from keeping Aboriginal artefacts. However, artefacts (other than those originally made for sale) may not be bought or sold without a permit from Aboriginal Victoria. Owners of collections of Aboriginal artefacts can ask Aboriginal Victoria to document their collections.
How do I identify my midden?
Middens may be visible as scatters of broken mussel shell, exposed along vehicle tracks. If you look closely, you may find mussel shells buried in the surrounding soil. Middens are also commonly visible as scatters of mussel shell eroding down the slopes of dunes.
How do you identify a scar tree?
Characteristics
- scar more-or-less regular in shape, often with parallel sides and slightly pointed or rounded ends.
- scar usually stops above ground level.
- exposed sapwood free of tree knots or branches or evidence of a branch having been at the top of the scar.
What are the 10 factors that contribute to Indigenous ill health?
Contributing Factors To Indigenous Health
- Nutrition. The nutritional status of Indigenous people is influenced by socio-economic disadvantage, and geographical, environmental, and social factors [5].
- Physical activity.
- Bodyweight.
- Immunisation.
- Breastfeeding.
- Tobacco use.
- Alcohol use.
- Illicit drug use.
Why do Aboriginal people distrust healthcare?
For many Aboriginal people being in a sterile hospital environment conjures up memories of racism and mistreatment. Many Aboriginal people have a lot of mistrust towards the existing health system due to their past and present experiences with mainstream services.
How do I find my Aboriginal heritage?
Contact the Family Records Service on the toll free number 1800 019 998 or. Send an email request to [email protected] .
How do national parks help protect Aboriginal sites?
NSW National Parks works to preserve and protect Aboriginal culture through various projects and programs, including: Connecting to Culture Sydney – giving opportunities for Aboriginal urban youth to build relationships and learn about Aboriginal culture.
Can you keep Aboriginal artifacts?
Is it Against the Law to Have a Collection of Aboriginal Artefacts? No. The law does not prevent people from keeping Aboriginal artefacts. However, artefacts (other than those originally made for sale) may not be bought or sold without a permit from Aboriginal Victoria.
Why should artifacts not be returned?
If the return of these artifacts cannot guarantee their proper safety and preservation, many museum curators argue that they should not be returned. There is also the bigger concern of private companies and museums that would lose financial opportunities from the loss of artifacts.
How do you price Aboriginal art?
The price tag is typically determined by the size and composition of the artwork. Larger pieces with a high level of detail usually fetch a higher price than smaller and simpler canvases. However, another price determinant for a painting can be the age of the Aboriginal artist.
What is the highest price paid for Aboriginal art?
The record for the most expensive Aboriginal artwork ever at auction, though, still belongs to Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri, whose painting Warlugulong (1977), sold for A$2.4 million ($2.1 million) to the National Gallery of Australia in 2007.
What are three things a midden can tell us about the past?
Middens can contain food remains such as shellfish shells, animal bones, ash from fires, broken tools and household objects. The rubbish left behind by people long gone gives us an insight into what people ate and how they lived. In New Zealand, a midden is the most common archaeological site.
What does a midden look like?
They can be seen as low mounds and heaps or eroding from sand dunes, riverbanks or road cuttings. Some middens contain Māori artefacts such as fish hooks, adzes and sharp stone flakes made from a variety of stone including volcanic glass.
How old are most scar trees?
200 years old
Many of these marks are hidden because the bark has since grown back. The scarred tree is an Australian native species which occurs naturally in the area. The Aboriginal scarred tree is usually over 200 years old.
What was the bark from scar trees used for?
A scarred tree or scar tree, also known as a canoe tree and shield tree, is a tree which has had bark removed by Aboriginal Australians for the creation of bark canoes, shelters, weapons such as shields, tools, traps, containers (such as coolamons) or other artefacts.
What are the 4 major chronic conditions affecting Indigenous Australian communities?
Indigenous Australians are more likely than non-Indigenous Australians to have mental health problems and chronic diseases such as respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Why do Aboriginal people get diabetes?
Why are Indigenous Australians at greater risk of diabetes? In Australia, the rising number of people affected by type 2 diabetes is most likely driven by increasing rates of obesity, decreased rates of physical activity, dietary changes and an ageing population.
What are four issues that Aboriginal people face when engaging with health services?
Aboriginal people can face many challenges when accessing mainstream services. These include unwelcoming hospital settings, lack of transport, mistrust of mainstream health care, a sense of alienation, and inflexible treatment options.
What are cultural barriers in healthcare?
This study show that cultural factors have an important role in hampering access to healthcare services among people with disability. These barriers include gender, education, health literacy and misconceptions.
Can a DNA test show Aboriginality?
Ancestry® updates ethnicity results to include ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander’ region. AncestryDNA® has updated its ethnicity estimate reference panel so customers will now have the ability to see a possible genetic connection with the Indigenous communities of Australia.