NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 04/11/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Samara Fukofuka and Grace Vui, Limitless Bama Indigenous Corporation, talking about Limitless Bama Indigenous Corporation. Operating since October 2022, We set up programs to help young people in residential care homes to feel safe and cared for. We recruit, train and up skill people to be the best Youth Workers for these children. At Limitless Bama, our vision is to nurture and empower every person to build a confident and resilient future, grounded in the values of FAITH, FAMILY, and FUTURE. We strive to create a world where individuals, especially those from Indigenous and diverse cultural backgrounds, thrive and achieve their fullest potential. You can find out more via the link below!
Stephanie Saunders, TouchiBio Ambassador, talking about The energy epidemic: Experts urge nationwide health check for Iron and Vitamin D. With nearly a quarter (24%) of Australian adults’ vitamin D deficient and approximately 2 million Australians Iron deficient, Matthew Salihi, CEO of Touch Biotechnology stresses that testing early is vital to target care in a way that is effective and long lasting. By staying alert to the body’s signals and taking proactive steps like at-home self-testing, deficiencies can be caught early and care sought when truly needed. Self-testing empowers Australians to monitor their health from home, reducing unnecessary GP visits and time off work. Touch Biotechnology’s self-test kits are available at pharmacies nationwide. For more information, visit the link below!
Marjorie Anderson, Lifeline Head of Indigenous Affairs, talking about 100 Calls a Day: Unprecedented surge in calls to Indigenous Crisis Support Line. With calls to 13 Yarn national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people regularly surpassing 100 per day, Lifeline’s Head of Indigenous Affairs Marjorie Anderson is highlighting the importance of culturally safe crisis support to meet surging demand. 13YARN [Thirteen YARN] is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Indigenous children, accounting for 20% of deaths among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under 24. Since launching in March 2022, 13YARN has seen demand grow year on year. In 2024, Crisis Supporters answered an average of 65 calls per day. This year, that figure has jumped to 91. “We want people to know that they can connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 any time of the day or night and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who will take the time to listen.” “It is free, it’s confidential and it’s anonymous – no shame, no judgement,” she said. You can find out more via the link below!
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