NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 02/07/2025

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

Benson Saulo, The Torch Chair of the Board, talking about The Torch Program. They provide art, cultural and arts industry support to First Nations people currently in, or recently released, from Victorian prisons. Their aim is to reduce the rate of reoffending by encouraging the exploration of identity and culture through art. The program also allows participants to be involved in Exhibitions, through partnerships with Victorian museums, and express themselves and their stories of incarceration through art. Currently they have “Blak In-Justice: Incarceration and Resilience” at the Heide Museum of Modern Art, that calls attention to the pressing issue of Indigenous incarceration in Australia. And “We Sit in Circle” at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, from The First Nations women artists in We Sit in Circle who have lived experience of incarceration. You can find out more via the link below!

https://thetorch.org.au/exhibitions-landing/

Jebb Hutchison, On-Country Pathways General Manager, talking about On-Country Pathways’ 3rd anniversary. On-Country Pathways delivers employment and career pathway programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth. Now in their 3rd year, On-Country Pathways is based in Wodonga and now support 16 communities in the Riverina Murray region. They offer support pathways through Work Experience, Job Placement Support and Driver-Mentoring. You can find out more via the link below!

https://on-countrypathways.com.au/

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