LEO you mentioned that some refer to Aboriginal issues in an ‘anthropological’ manner as if this is something negative. I have to firmly state that that is the ONLY way to approach the issue of indigenous issues. Any other way is either misguided sentimentalism based on our western values/cultural framework at best, or base political manipulation at worst.

Part of the problem over the years has been the absolute LACK of a clear understanding of the cultural underpinning of indigenous outlook, which often prevents them from adjusting to the social policies thrust on them by political parties. I refer you to an important article which will demonstrate unquestionably the crucial nature of anthropology based cultural research for social policy. Something as simple as a ‘better axe’ (“Better”=Western value) resulted in the destruction of a whole tribe.
http://www.anthroprof.org/documents/Docs102/102articles/steelAxes.pdf

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appreciate your input here.

I want to address your points. Firstly, please refer you to my opening paragraph directed to LEO.
Now.. White treatment of Indigenous people was mixed. From Greed and cruelty to defending indigenous rights. The worst 'invader' was disease.

I absolutely do not believe that ‘more money’ will solve problems which have at their root much deeper issues. Funding CAN and even MAY make a difference, but only when it is directed in ways which meet the indigenous at their true point of need. Bad health is just a symptom, not the disease. The disease is cultural and spiritual alienation.

1/ Ur welcome to my place anytime. One thing you seem to be missing. If it were not ‘whites’ who came here it would have been the ‘Yellows’ or other whites. Historic inevitability.

2/ Christian aborigines are the happiest I know. (The ultimate reconciliation) (but we cannot do other than proclaim, belief or not, is at your end)

3/ ALL people in Australia have ancestors who have been alienated, persecuted, driven out by others. Join our club. Our racial mix is testimony to that (Brits=Saxon/Celt/Danish/French mixtures) alllll the result of invasions and dispossession. My wife is Bornean, also a victim.