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Coming up at 11am on this week’s best of National Talk Black we have:

Professor Kym Rae, Study Lead and Head of Mater Research’s Indigenous Health Research Group, talking about First Nations families sought for Mater Research health study. Mater Research is seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across the Cairns, Townsville and Rockhampton regions to take part in a ground-breaking long-term health study. Based directly on the priorities identified during community yarns, the Strong Families Study will focus on providing participating families with immediate access to two key healthcare interventions, designed to overcome access barriers in rural and remote regions. You can find out more via the link below!www.materresearch.org.au/…/strong-families-studyCaitlin Sands, Nyeira and Aiyanna, Sand & Sea Dance, talking about Sand & Sea Dance take on DanceRites 2026. The Sand and Sea Dance Troupe has been selected to compete in the DanceRites competition. DanceRites is Australia’s national First Nations dance competition and will be held on the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026. There is a cash prize of $25,000 for the winning First Nations dance troupe. Congratulations, Sand and Sea and Good Luck!Daryl Chong, Mount Isa Mines Rodeo Legendary Protection Athlete and Driver of the Indigenous Rodeo Championships, talking about Indigenous talent backed by Mount Isa Mines as award-winning championship returns. One of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo’s most powerful legacies is set to continue in 2026, with Mount Isa Mines once again backing the Indigenous Rodeo Championships, a multi-award-winning event that celebrates First Nations talent, honours the deep connection between Indigenous Australians and rodeo, and creates pathways for future champions. Held on the morning of Sunday August 9, immediately before the Open Finals, the Championships will once again set the stage for an action-packed Super Sunday at the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo, where thousands of spectators will witness the next generation of rodeo stars alongside some of the country’s most accomplished Indigenous competitors. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: The Sydney Morning Herald)www.mountisarodeo.com.au/Richard Trudgen, Why Warriors Pty Ltd Managing Director, Community Educator, talking about Why Warriors Pty Ltd. Why Warriors nurtures locally driven projects in Aboriginal/Yolngu communities across Northeast Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, providing support for Indigenous visionaries, solutions for Health and lifestyle change, and region wide education. They provide a variety of training tools for people wanting to know how to work effectively with Indigenous or diverse communities. You can find out more via the link below!whywarriors.com.au/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 into National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service every Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm (QLD Time). … See MoreSee Less