Is Mise,
Well the Beyond Blue ad campaign itself substantiates my theory and when the odd White person goes out of their way to be "Racist" the cry goes up "This person does not represent us!" and the public shaming of the offender begins.

Lol JoM, as an esteemed 'white' person, you must feel humble in your own presence?

Dear runner,

I will match my posting record with yours any day.
And if you would bother to re-read my record and
compare it with your own you just might discover
just which of us has the stronger "ingrained
prejudices and dogmas."

As far as the mental disorders of the Indigenous
people are concerned? "Beyond Blue" tells us
that there are a multitude of contributing factors
to depression. But untreated depression is a major
risk factor for suicide and suicide rates for
Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people are
approximately twice those of non-Indigenous Australians.
That's why "Beyond Blue" is working in partnership
to develop a range of research, information, education,
and support strategies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander communities and organisations.

Dear SPQR,

Thank You for explaining your earlier reference to
"mythologies," and for the article link you gave.
Interesting as it was I'm not sure iof the connection
that academics have with "Beyond Blue." I could tell
though that you feel very strongly about the article,
and that's understandable.

Dear Banjo,

Thank You for going to all the trouble of digging up
that old quote. Those were facts taken from
historical records that I got from Googling the issue
on the web. It's not something that I made up.
But then as we all know - you've never allowed facts
to get in the way of your rhetoric.

Dear Individual,

So you're easily put out and offended are you?

Well, then you must understand that perhaps
others may also be offended by your persistence
in calling them "ignorant" "useless," "rorters,"
and so on.

BTW - you should note that "Beyond Blue" is an
Australian, Independent, non-profit organisation
working to address issues with depression, anxiety
disorders and related mental disorders. It's aim
is to reduce associated stigman and to raise
awareness. It works in partnership with health
services and community organisations. The Chairman
of "Beyond Blue," is Jeff Kennett, former Premier
of Victoria.

Foxy

'I will match my posting record with yours any day. '

Stop fooling yourself that by having the time to post endless 'research sites 'usually of the leftist variety that your ingrain positions are not extremely predictable. It might of taken some a little time to see through you but I suggest to cut the bull.

Your whole paragraph in your last post address's nothing about the adds or their usefulness. Try looking at some real issues that lead to such high rates of depression among the Indigeneous and you might be taken seriously.

"ignorant" "useless," "rorters,"
Foxy,
So, what do You call such people then ?
Jeff Kennett was Premier of Victoria, so what. Malcolm Fraser was PM & look at him now ?
Being in high office is no guarantee that the incumbent retains his/her sense.
Do you really think such people join charities just to be charitable ? They do it to look charitable.

@runner, Saturday, 2 August 2014 12:21:22 PM

You make a very good point there about depression among some indigenous, which is no different from similar sufferers in the mainstream population, the root causes of much depression can be tracked back to self worth, which in turn can often be attributed to welfare dependency from poor education and lack of worthwhile work to do.

There are generations of unemployed, welfare dependent. Arguably the policies of Whitlam and others made it worse, legitimising sit-down money, government dependence and blaming others, and worse, hid abuse of women, youth and children behind the curtain of secrecy of 'self-managing' indigenous communities. We are seeing the unintended negative consequences of Leftist 'Progressive' policies.

I am sure that sadly all the advertisements will do will be to 'prove' to overseas onlookers that Australia is 'racist' and has done nothing for indigenous, whereas the reverse is true: the Australian population is very well disposed towards assisting indigenous and have generously provided millions of taxpayers' $$ annually, but the millions, now billions over the years has been purloined and wasted by the very professionals, elders and activists who claim they represent and help indigenous.

It isn't 'racism' that diverted, wasted and fraudulently dealt with those billions of taxpayers' dollars, ensuring regression rather than progress in indigenous lives.

There is a saying that the fish rots from the head. It is grossly unfair and wrong for the same elite who have milked the taxpayers are now blaming the Australian people for 'racism'.