About this Website
Welcome to ABC Indigenous - the ABC's new portal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Indigenous portal replaces and upgrades the pre-existing Message Stick gateway. It was developed in consultation with the ABC's Indigenous Programs Unit and with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The primary target audience for the portal is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged from early 20's to 55. However given the level of interest in Indigenous issues across the wider audience we expect it will also attract many non-Indigenous users and be an important resource for students and teachers.
As well as producing the regular weekly Indigenous programs Awaye!, Message Stick and Speaking Out, the ABC generates a large body of Indigenous content across its other networks and platforms. The Indigenous portal aggregates this content and widens it's accessibility to a broader audience. The portal also features new content, such as 'Opinion' (editorials), 'Local Heroes' (personal profiles) and arts reviews. There is also audience generated content, including 'Add a Recipe', 'Add a Review' and 'Add an Event'.
The portal is designed to reflect current issues in the Indigenous community. It is a highly informative, dynamic and interactive space, showcasing creativity, developing online communities, encouraging social engagement in a rich media, multi-platform environment, offering audio and video downloads and user-upload opportunities.