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Media
The topic of media representation, in relation to both how Aboriginal people are represented and how they represent themselves, is relevant to all ABST subjects. Prior to the 1970s, Aboriginal people were represented by non-Aboriginal people, by non Indigenous filmmakers, journalists, anthropologists, historians and television producers. During the 1970s, Aboriginal people began to access media production and gain training and expertise in film making. Since that time, a burgeoning industry of production has developed. There are currently twenty-four Indigenous Production companies in operation in Australia.
Visual media provides the means for Indigenous peoples to represent themselves and to acquire expertise in a wide range of fields relevant to film and television production. Documentaries and feature films are often the only form of information many people receive about Aboriginal people. They often give the first impression of Aboriginal people and the diversity of cultural life within Indigenous communities. Macumba Media Enterprises and Caama Productions (http://www.filmaust.com.au/showcase/8478/default.asp?content="bios") are media production houses that make documentary films pertaining to Indigenous issues. In addition, Film Australia’s Indigenous Studies catalogue gives a comprehensive guide to media productions dealing with a wide range of Indigenous issues relevant to all ABST subjects and can be accessed at:
( http://www.aboriginaleducation.sa.edu.au/files/links/Films_for_Aboriginal_Studi.pdf)
The following link is to the Australian Broadcasting Commission's MessageStick website, an Indigenous media site and source for current news and events in Indigenous Australia'
URL: http://www.abc.net.au/message/
All ABST subjects include some form of visual media content. The resource centre at the Woolyungah Indigenous Centre is continually adding to its library of media resources.