Lateral Love Australia

A Conversation on the Opposite of Lateral Love.

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Different World: Understanding Indigenous Justice by Chris Graham

http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/4153758.html

Lateral violence is a term that most of us probably didn’t know too much about until recently.

But there’s a push now, from a number of elders around the country – for all of us to acknowledge and do something about it in our families and communities.

Lateral violence starts in the home – grows in the home – and takes over our lives from that point.

That’s the view of South Australian elder Brian Butler, who’s lent his considerable support to a new national campaign at combatting lateral violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Uncle Brian was the founding chair of the Stolen Generations Alliance, an inaugural member of the Aboriginal and Islander Healing Foundation, set up the Secretariat for National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC), and very much more.

http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/aboriginal/highlight/page/id/203579/t/The-Push-To-Out-Lateral-Violence/in/english

The Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak (QATSICP) is celebrating National Aboriginal & Islander Children’s Day on 4 August from 10am to 2pm at Roma Street Parklands!

This day is all about celebrating Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children. The theme for the day is Our children, our culture, our way. A wide range of activities for kids to participate in will be available, ranging from art, sport, dancing and general children’s games.

QATSICP are seeking support and assistance from organisations. They require volunteers to help out on the day, monetary donations to go towards a healthy lunch or fun activities, or a donation of goods (such as books, bags, prizes and giveaways that are kid-friendly!). Any support offered would be greatly, greatly appreciated!

Please also spread the word with your networks, your family and friends and your community. We would love to see as many children there as possible!

For more information or to offer your support, please email Laraine Griffiths laraineg@qatsihsc.org.au or phone (07) 3362 9648.

http://www.causes.com/causes/659727-reconciliation-action-project-at-peakcare-queensland/actions/1668790

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Brian Butler & The Lateral Love Team

In with Lateral Love – Out with Lateral Violence

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“The Decade of lateral Love Around the World 2012 – 2022″

Lateral Love is loving yourself, loving your fellow men and women, love for the land, love for the spirit of life, love for nature, love for sacred sites and sacred places, love for our food and love for our children and them knowing about all of these important aspects of life.

Brian Butler

Friday 20 July 2012 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week

Love is a many splendored thing…by Engelbert Humperdinck

The Lateral Love & Spirit of Care for all Humankind 2012 – 2022 Campaign, following the spirit of the Rainbow Serpent Dreaming, is well on its way to 11,000 views by individuals spanning 72 Countries worldwide.

Together we are turning Lateral Violence into Lateral Love through universal networking, education and knowledge sharing, genuinely listening and empowering each other and those around us.

It is very important that we can communicate around the globe when we are talking about providing solutions and a positive pathway for our young people to follow in the spirit of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Convention of the Rights of the Child!

OFFICIAL ONGOING COUNT

23 May 2012 – 5,000 views in 31 Countries

29 May 2012 – 5,366 views in 37 Countries

2 June 2012 – 5,998 views in 37 Countries

5 June 2012 – 6,090 views in 38 Countries

14 June 2012 – 6,448 views in 40 Countries

15 June 2012 – 6,604 views in 41 Countries

18 June 2012 – 6,748 views in 43 Countries

22 June 2012 – 6,951 views in 45 Countries

19 July 2012 – 8,717 views in 60 Countries

21 July 2012 – 8,955 views in 60 Countries

25 July 2012 – 9,374 views in 61 Countries

30 July 2012 – 9,784 views in 63 Countries

01 August 2012 – 9,976 views in 64 Countries

02 August 2012 – 10,313 views in 67 Countries

04 August 2012 – 10,510 views in 68 Countries

07 August 2012 – 10,818 views in 72 Countries

World Views as at 7 August 2012

1. AP – African Regional Industrial Property Organisation
2. Argentina
3. Australia
4. Austria
5. Belgium
6. Benin
7. Brazil
8. Canada
9. Colombia
10. Costa Rica
11. Croatia
12. Denmark
13. Dominica
14. Egypt
15. Finland
16. France
17. French Polynesia
18. Gambia
19. Germany
20. Ghana
21. Gibraltar
22. Greece
23. Guatemala
24. Hong Kong
25. Iceland
26. India
27. Indonesia
28. Ireland
29. Isle of Man
30. Israel
31. Italy
32. Jamaica
33. Japan
34. Kenya
35. Kuwait
36. Lebanon
37. Macedonia
38. Malaysia
39. Mexico
40. Morocco
41. Nepal
42. Netherlands
43. Netherlands Antilles
44. New Zealand
45. Nigeria
46. Norway
47. Pakistan
48. Philippines
49. Poland
50. Portugal
51. Qatar
52. Republic of Korea
53. Romania
54. Russian Federation
55. Saudi Arabia
56. Senegal
57. Serbia
58. Singapore
59. South Africa
60. Spain
61. Sweden
62. Switzerland
63. Taiwan
64. Thailand
65. Trinidad and Tobago
66. Turkey
67. Ukraine
68. United Arab Emirates
69. United Kingdom
70. United States
71. Vanuatu
72. Zambia

The Lateral Love Australia Team

Lateral Love Australia

EMAIL: lateralloveaustralia@bigpond.com

WEB: http://lateralloveaustralia.com/

“The Decade of Lateral Love 2012 – 2022″

“We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Islander peoples of Australia as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country, and their intrinsic connection to Land, Waterways, Islands and Communities. In this Journey we strive for Cultural Knowledge to be shared with all Australians to provide the platform for equality of Rights for all Humankind. We do this by sharing knowledge, listening, empowering people, creating confidence, self-esteem and the genuine possibilities for a brighter future for our children, our grand-children and all future generations that walk in our fore father’s footsteps.”

“We subscribe to Zero Tolerance to Lateral Violence”

Kornar Winmil Yunti ‘Men Working Together’

By Nicola Butler

Congratulations to Kornar Winmil Yunti Aboriginal Corporation on successfully launching your new service on July 4th 2012 at Tandanya here in Adelaide, South Australia!

The Hon Ian Hunter MP Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion launched the service along with guest speakers Brian Butler, Frank Lampard and members of the KWY Team Alban (Obo) Kartinyeri, Craig Rigney, Bonny Gibson & Stephen Simpson alongside the very moving and emotionally charged DVD “Men Speak” that will be made available for the public via KWY’s Website which is currently under construction and also via the Lateral Love Australia Website http://www.lateralloveaustralia.com

Kornar Winmil Yunti is a Ngarrindjeri name meaning ‘Men Working Together’. Kornar Winmil Yunti is a not-for-profit organisation that supports Aboriginal men from around South Australia and has links to Aboriginal men’s support groups around Australia.

Kornar Winmil Yunti consulted with Local Aboriginal male community members including Elders and have identified the need for a men’s space that includes the opportunity to get cultural support, yarn and listen to others.

The men identified the importance of a culturally acceptable forum for men to yarn, and talk about life and issues affecting them, in a safe and respectful environment. The men identified the need to have a place to go to maintain or rebuild their self-esteem, to raise awareness of healthy and respectful relationships and to manage difficult situations without the use of family violence, and other destructive behaviours that impact on themselves and their family.

Kornar Winmil Yunti hope to grow this space to include regular connection with men from around the state, and walk with them as they start on their journey of healing.

Yesterday’s launch was a wonderful celebration of this much needed and critical resource for our men in South Australia providing culturally appropriate programs for them to engage in to be supported in their journey of healing.

Our men are part of the solution to creating positive futures for our children, families and communities and with initiatives like KWY showing how the power of Lateral Love is capable of healing our generational traumas and providing the opportunity for us to understand the exact opposite of Lateral Violence and racism.

For further information about this important service or to obtain membership forms please contact Stephen Simpson, Service Program Manager, Kornar Winmil Yunti via Email stephen@kornarwinmilyunti.org.au, Telephone (08) 8211 6770,  Facsimile (08) 8211 6771 or Mobile 0439 397 967.

Visitors are always welcome at Kornar Winmil Yunti – 29 Selby Street, Adelaide in South Australia so call in and have a yarn with the fabulous team at KWY next time you are in town!