National Talk Black 030524
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Rachelle Towart OAM, CEO of Pipeline Talent, talking about Pipeline Talent and a couple of the Indigenous jobs open at the moment in relation to the Reef 2050 Traditional Owner Implementation Plan. Pipeline Talent is an Indigenous Recruitment company with a movement to bring First Nations peoples to the forefront, to place them in roles where they could not only contribute but be the decision makers. 7 years on and Pipeline Talent is still growing, making waves in the executive space, connecting excellence, and staying true to creating a workforce landscape that’s reflective of Australia’s rich Indigenous heritage. Rachelle received her OAM in acknowledgement of her achievements in these areas. As the former CEO of the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre, Rachelle trained thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and was recognised with a wide range of awards. To check out more, click the link below!
Tina Baum, Curator of “Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia”, talking about the national and international tour of the gallery. Ever Present is a survey of historical and contemporary works of art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across Australia, this exhibition draws from the national collection and Wesfarmers Collection of Australian Art. Although Ever Present is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, it does not shy away from Australia’s complex histories. The works challenge stereotypes about First Nations people and what defines their art. The artists contest populist views of Australian history, using art as a tool of resistance and replacing physical weaponry with wit, satire and juxtaposition to confront viewers and encourage conversations that are essential to disputing outdated myths and ideologies. Ever Present includes the work of over 170 artists as it considers seven overarching and interlinked themes: Ancestors + Creators; Country + Constellations; Community + Family; Culture + Ceremony; Trade + Influence; Resistance + Colonisation; and Innovation + Identity. Together the works underline the ever-present existence of our First Peoples. Ever Present: First Peoples Art of Australia is presented by the National Gallery of Australia and Wesfarmers Arts. To check out more information on dates and venues, click the link below!
Ashton Wood, Founder, CEO & Director of DV Safe Phone, talking about how a Queensland charity is tackling domestic violence one old phone at a time. During the pandemic, Ashton was clearing out old items and intended to donate it to those who need it most but a lockdown happened and he had no where to take it. He rang an old friend, a senior police sergeant asking if he could take it anywhere but all she needed was mobile phones for victims of domestic violence. Sadly, domestic violence remains a widespread issue with Queensland police receiving more than 171,000 family and domestic violence reports last year, a major increase from previous years. Since its founding, not-for-profit DV Safe Phone, has received over 21,000 phones which they have fixed, repurposed then distributed to frontline domestic violence agencies and service providers to help domestic violence survivors across the country. In honour of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month (May), click the link below to check out more information on how to donate and support.
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