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In one of Australia's most disadvantaged towns, Roebourne is writing its own census

SBS News Australia •
November 06, 2026 • 08:00 PM
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A Roebourne-led project is creating its own wellbeing data to strengthen self-determination and advocacy

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In Roebourne, a community-led data project is challenging who gets to define wellbeing. Yinjaa-Bandi woman Aralyn Lockyer explains how Indigenous data sovereignty, culturally grounded measures and local control could reshape advocacy for housing, services and self-determination in one of Australia's most disadvantaged communities.

Cameron Carr and Gabrielle Katanasho travelled to Roebourne with support from the Michael Gordon Fellowship, administered by the Melbourne Press Club.

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