For Lovers of History

This Mother’s Day Exclusive Bundle is perfect for lovers of History!

Explore powerful, often overlooked histories of Aboriginal lives in twentieth‑century Australia with this compelling Mother’s Day bundle. Together, these books shed light on women’s experiences, resilience and collective action under restrictive government policies, offering vital insights into Australia’s social and political past.

Black, White and Exempt
This profoundly moving history examines the Aboriginal exemption system, a policy that promised limited freedoms at the cost of identity, language and community connection. Through archival research, personal stories and lived experiences, Black, White and Exempt reveals how Aboriginal people navigated, resisted and ultimately challenged a system designed to control their lives. The book foregrounds resilience and agency, documenting how individuals used exemption to protect their families, create opportunities and work towards the abolition of the policy itself.

Country Women and the Colour Bar
A groundbreaking account of grassroots activism in rural New South Wales, Country Women and the Colour Bar tells the story of Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal women working together in the 1950s and 1960s to challenge segregation and discrimination. Focusing on Aboriginal branches of the Country Women’s Association, the book reveals how everyday activities like craft, cooking and community organising became sites of social change. Richly researched and deeply human, it highlights women’s leadership and solidarity at a pivotal moment in Australia’s history.

Bundle includes:

• Black, White and Exempt
• Country Women and the Colour Bar
• Free ASP tote bag

Thoughtful and illuminating, this bundle is ideal for readers interested in Indigenous history, women’s activism and the complex realities of life under assimilation policies. Pick up this bundle exclusively form the AIATSIS Shop.