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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:

Professor Georgina Heydon, RMIT University Project Lead and Chief Investigator, talking about New community-informed resources support fairer employment pathways for First Nations people. RMIT University has partnered with First Nations community members and organisations to launch Rethinking Criminal Record Checks (RCRC), a new suite of resources that aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with criminal records navigate record checks and employment pathways. You can find out more via the link below!www.rmit.edu.au/news/media-releases-and-expert-comments/2026/aug/rethinking-criminal-record-checksNathan Lamont, Wiradjuri Artist, talking about Groundwater Country Music Festival Spotlights First Nations Rising Artists. Groundwater Country Music Festival (CMF) will shine the spotlight on First Nations songwriting this October, with Country Calling, an intimate showcase of music, culture and storytelling featuring Nathan Lamont, Georgia Corowa and Joey Leigh Wagtail. Each artist will perform their own songs and share the stories and experiences behind them.The showcase forms part of the 13th annual Groundwater Country Music Festival, returning to Broadbeach on the Gold Coast from Friday 16 – Sunday 18 October 2026. See Country Calling at Groundwater Country Music Festival on Sunday 18th October ay Broadbeach Mall Stage. You can find out more via the link below!groundwatercmf.com/artist/country-calling-showcase/Pauline Lampton, Miriki Performing Arts CEO, talking about Miriki Performing Arts presents: Juubu Junggan – Holder of the Message Stick. A powerful new First Nations contemporary dance production that carries stories, knowledge and connection across generations. For more than a decade, Far North Queensland’s premier and leading Indigenous youth dance Miriki Performing Arts has been creating opportunities for First Nations artists to discover their voice, strengthen their connection to culture and share their stories through the power of dance. Find out more via the link below!www.eventbrite.com.au/e/juubu-junggan-tickets-1992908730661?aff=ebdssbdestsearchGary Oliver, Knowmore Executive Director Strategy and First Nations Engagement, talking about Child Protection Week 6-12 September. One in three Australians would not believe a child who disclosed abuse – Knowmore says that has to change if we’re serious about keeping kids safe. Ahead of National Child Protection Week (6–12 September), Knowmore Legal Service is calling on communities across Australia to host one conversation about childhood sexual abuse, warning that silence and disbelief remain the biggest barriers standing between children and safety. You can find out more via the link below!knowmore.org.au/for-survivors/for-childhood-sexual-abuse-survivors/Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune in Monday-Friday 11am-12pm QLD Time to stay up to date with the latest national events. … See MoreSee Less