Creative Spirits — The art of touching spirit and soul
On Creative Spirits you can browse and explore Aboriginal culture, my travels through Western Australia and New South Wales, view photo galleries and read my poems.
Indigenous Australian Aboriginal culture
I present Aboriginal culture in Australia from a different angle. I like to involve Aboriginal authors, Aboriginal resources and Aboriginal people as much as possible.
Arts
Gallery: Uncovering rock engravings
Even today you can uncover Aboriginal rock art hidden by vegetation—in the middle of a densely-populated suburb of Sydney.
- Aboriginal art authenticity: How can you be sure when you buy Aboriginal art that it is an authentic piece made by Aboriginal people?
- Aboriginal poetry: Contemporary poems by Aboriginal poets.
- More Aboriginal Arts…
Health
Aboriginal alcohol consumption
Almost every resident of Australia or visitor to the country has seen Aboriginal people drinking or drunk in parks, yelling at each other. But is this representative of all Indigenous people of Australia?
- Aborigines, doctors & hospitals: Simple changes to hospital wards make Aboriginal people feel at ease and dramatically improve their chances of recovery.
- Aboriginal life expectancy: Almost half of Aboriginal men and over a third of women die before they turn 45.
- More Aboriginal Health…
History
Aboriginal history timeline
Discover ancient and contemporary Aboriginal history, pre-British history and many events you've never heard of!
- Indigenous/Aboriginal calendar: Many dates tell of significant events in Aboriginal history. Indigenous peoples have their own "public holidays".
- Myall Creek Massacre: Described as 'Australia's forgotten history' the massacre at Myall Creek in 1838 is the best documented in history.
- More Aboriginal History…
Land
Threats to Aboriginal land
Many threats endanger Aboriginal land and Aboriginal peoples' heritage, history and sacred sites. Naked tourists is one of them.
- Native Title: Learn what Native Title is and which historic events shaped the modern Aboriginal people's relationship to their traditional lands.
- Guide to Aboriginal sites & places: Discover the multitude of Aboriginal sites and places and how Indigenous people used them, sometimes for generations.
- More Aboriginal Land…
Sport
Famous Aboriginal athletes
Explore a list of famous Aboriginal athletes—rugby league, motorsport, basketball, boxing, to name but a few.
- Traditional Aboriginal games: Discover the broad variety of traditional Aboriginal sport which was almost lost after colonisation.
- Aboriginal Rugby League timeline: You'll be surprised that Aboriginal people played a role in rugby league as early as 1908.
- More Aboriginal Sport…
16 tips to plan your trip to Aboriginal Australia
Make the most of your visit to Aboriginal Australia by reviewing these easy-to-follow tips from a local.
16 tips for Aboriginal Australia
Aboriginal spirituality
Aboriginal spirituality is deeply linked to land and the Dreaming is the environment that still exists.
Explore Aboriginal spirituality
Indigenous teachers: Educating black & white
Education is central to Indigenous development. Read what we need to teach Indigenous and non-Indigenous students—but also our teachers.
Indigenous teachers: Educating black & white
- 250
- Number of Aboriginal languages spoken in Australia before invasion.
- 145
- Number of Aboriginal languages spoken in Australia today. 110 of them are "critically endangered".
Aboriginal resources
Profit from Aboriginal resources, collected from across Australia for you. Discover movies by or about Aboriginal people, book reviews and Indigenous artists' discographies. Learn which newspaper gives you the latest news on Aboriginal culture.
Movies
- Browse over 170 entries of Aboriginal movies directed by Aboriginal directors or about Indigenous issues.
- Check out the Indigenous film timeline to find movies of a particular era.
- Search a list of Indigenous film suppliers and distributors to find a particular movie.
- Aboriginal movies…
Music
- View Aboriginal discographies of over 65 Indigenous musicians with track listings and cover art.
- Visit the Aboriginal resources shop to buy an album for your collection of Indigenous music.
- Aboriginal music…
Books
- Explore Aboriginal books covering the many aspects of Indigenous life in Australia.
- Find textbooks, teaching resources and study materials to help you with your curriculum or assignments.
- Read Aboriginal poetry written by Indigenous poets.
- Aboriginal books…
More resources
- Subscribe to Newsletters and get involved in current discussions.
- Find English and German Newspapers about Indigenous culture.
- Check which Radio & TV stations and channels you can tune into.
- Aboriginal resources…
Samson & Delilah: Meet the reality you don't want to hear
Samson & Delilah received
raving reviews and is seen as
a 'wake up call' which will
'open the eyes' of white Australians.
Jimmy Little discography
Browse the largest discography of legendary Aboriginal singer Jimmy Little spanning over 50 years.
Indigenous Etchings—Black and Sexy
Indigenous Etchings—Black and Sexy presents some of the best contemporary writing and art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from around Australia.
Beautiful photo galleries
Photography is one of my pastimes. Enjoy a selection of beautiful photos in my diverse galleries: landscapes, close-ups, people and animal photos.
- Gallery: Barking up the Tree
- Gallery: City 2 Surf
- Gallery: Sydney fireworks
"Stunningly good photography!"
My photo galleries showcase just a small portion of my photography in Australia. All pictures are for sale.
Poems, stories and philosophy Faith | Hope | Love | Tears | Stories
Sometimes I retreat inwards and write poetry about love, hope, tears—poems which might reflect what you're also feeling or thinking. Occasionally I also write a story.
Empty Working Shell
Filed in Tears I wrote this poem after a break-up when I was at the bottom of my sadness.
Maybe you can find your own sadness echoed by the words?
Poem: Empty Working Shell