NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 13/06/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Aunty Roma Pregarc, Tennis Queensland First Nations Indigenous Lead, talking about the Free Cairns Indigenous Tennis Carnival this Saturday 14th June. This event provides participants with the chance to come and try tennis for the first time or to further their skills, while learning and celebrating First Nations culture. A great opportunity to take part in community activations including a tennis/coaching clinic, match play and cultural activities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players from red ball to yellow ball (age 5-18) are welcome! This Saturday 14th June, 10AM-3PM, at the Cairns International Tennis Centre – You can find out more via the link below!
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScgol0Hq9yHrE…/viewform
Trevor Fourmile, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Traditional Owner and Author, talking about “Gurril Storm Bird” happening on the 18-21 June. Gather around the campfire in the forest to hear the story of Gurril, the young boy who came face to face with the rainbow serpent. Celebrating the culture of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of Cairns, Gurril Storm Bird recounts how Gurril learns a valuable lesson as he discovers just how powerful Gudju-Gudju is. Adapted from the prize-winning children’s picture book by Trevor (Bumi) Fourmile, this immersive new work features traditional song and movement and is created in collaboration with jarjum (child/ren) from Hymba Yumba Independent School (HYIS), Yidinji Traditional Owners and First Nations creatives. Presenting a contemporary take on an age-old story, Gurril Storm Bird is an engaging and educational experience of First Nations storytelling. Gurril Storm Bird is part of QPAC’s Out of the Box. You can find out more via the link below! QPAC First Nations (Photo Credit: Kambu Health)
https://www.qpac.com.au/…/out-of-the-box-gurril-storm-bird
Tony Stevenson, Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia CEO, talking about the massive number of Australians with high need mental health challenges not getting access to support to help them with daily living skills; housing; employment and more. The key not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA) is warning a massive number of Australians with high need mental health challenges and their family carers are currently getting no access to community supports which help them with daily living skills, housing support, employment opportunities and more. The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia is highlighting all governments need to start focusing on those with the most need when it comes to mental health challenges and their families. You can find out more via the link below!
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