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Supporting the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship

Inspired giving Book cover 'Survival in Our own Land'

Editor and researcher, Dr Christobel Mattingley AM, is offering friends and alumni of UniSA the opportunity to purchase a hardback edition of Survival in Our Own Land: 'Aboriginal' experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 / told by Nungas and others, with all proceeds being donated to the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship.

Special offer to support the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship

Survival in Our Own Land - Special offer
The sought-after hardback edition of Survival in Our Own Land: 'Aboriginal' Experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 is now available in a special limited release.

You can purchase this important book for $50 (including packing and postage). All proceeds will go direct to the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship fund at UniSA.

This ground-breaking history, compiled by Christobel Mattingley and co-editor Ken Hampton, is written from the Aboriginal point of view. Its 355 pages contain statements from almost 150 Nungas, quotes from significant archival documents, maps, photos on every page, bibliography, comprehensive references and 5 indexes. Subjects covered include colonisation, conflict, legislation, education, employment, exploitation, treatment of men, women and children, Maralinga, land rights, achievements and separate chapters on the 16 SA missions. First published in 1988 and highly acclaimed, Survival in Our Own Land is a standard work of reference, relevant to all Australians.

To purchase a copy of Survival in Our Own Land or for more information, please contact the Development Office, tel. 8302 0975 or 8302 0972

 Dr Christobel Mattingley, AM Dr Christobel Mattingley, AM

Christobel Mattingley is one of Australia's most highly revered writers, having published over 35 children's books plus many social commentary works. Writing with compassion and sincerity Christobel has received acclaim for such works as Survival in Our Own Land: 'Aboriginal' experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 / told by Nungas and others; a best-selling biography of Deny King, King of the Wilderness and No Gun for Asmir, which received a High Commendation in the Australian Human Rights Awards of 1994. Her most recently published book Maralinga: the Anangu story by Yalata and Oak Valley Communities, with Christobel Mattingley has been described as 'an extraordinary illustrated history told from the indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation'.

Christobel has been recognised for her passion and commitment. In 1990 she received the Advance Australia Award for Service to Literature, and in 1996 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to literature, particularly children's literature, and for community service through her commitment to social and cultural issues. In 1995 the University of South Australia recognised Christobel's contribution to social justice and literature by conferring her with the degree of Doctor of the University.

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