Sissy Austin

Sep 26, 2023 | indigenousx.com.au | Ellen Van Neerven |Sissy Austin |Ben Abbatangelo

Post-lockdowns, and even just as our lives get busier, it can be difficult maintaining connections with friends. Ellen van Neerven writes of prioritising Blak friendships can be significant in times like these. There is something unique about Blak friendships. It is the ultimate form of received solidarity.

Aug 29, 2023 | indigenousx.com.au | Luke Pearson |Sissy Austin |Ben Abbatangelo

Today, the referendum was announced. Luke Pearson reminds us that soon enough, the referendum will be over. The votes will be cast, and the outcome will be clear. But it’s not going to be a fun ride getting there.

Feb 14, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Sissy Austin

Djab Wurrung woman is recovering from injuries after allegedly being knocked unconscious with a rock tied to a stick near Ballarat Police said the attacker was believed to be a Caucasian male wearing black jeans, a cap and no shoes or shirt.” Police said they would be ramping up patrols in the local area as an added safety measure.Austin suffered non-life-threatening facial injuries, police said.A former Greens Senate candidate has allegedly been attacked by a man with a homemade weapon while...

Feb 14, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Sissy Austin

The attack has triggered calls from anti-violence advocacy groups for Australia to shift its attitude towards women.

Feb 13, 2023 | dispatchist.com | Sissy Austin

Indigenous rights' campaigner, Sissy Austin, 28, was running in the Lal Lal state forest, south-east of Ballarat in Victoria, at around 4.30pm on February 11 when she was attacked by a man.