Aborigine Studies - The Rhoburn Community

It is a fact that the majority of the indigenous communities in Australia are the most disadvantaged. This is evident with the situation in Roebourne (located in Western Australia). When the coal mines were discovered in Roebourne, it opened up many work opportunity for the locals. This was the chance for many of the eager unemployed aborigines to have proper work and provide food for their families. However, this was not the case. Although many aborigines applied for jobs at Roebourne, they were unfortunately all knocked back. …