NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 09/05/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Tina Baum, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra Senior Curator of First Nations Art and member of the First Nations Leadership team, talking about the Five senior First Nations art and culture workers selected for new advanced leadership program. The National Gallery of Australia launches the Wayanha: First Nations Advanced Leadership Program, a new initiative supporting the ongoing development of leading First Nations arts professionals from across the country. Wayanha is a Wiradjuri/Walgalu word meaning ‘transformation’. The National Gallery is grateful to Traditional Custodian Uncle Paul Girrawah House for gifting this word to the program. The new annual program, generously supported by Major Patrons Heather and Malcolm Crompton, builds on the work of the Dhiraamalang: Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership Program which since 2010, has built capacity within the arts sector through leadership, professional development and mentorship opportunities for First Nations arts and culture professionals. Wayanha is specifically designed for alumni of Dhiraamalang who hold 10 or more years of leadership experience and are passionate about creating transformative change in their Communities and industries. The participants of the inaugural Wayanha: First Nations Advanced Leadership Program are: Troy Casey, Amanda Hayman, Paul Girrawah House, Carly Lane and Shay Vigona-Goudge. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: National Gallery of Australia)
https://nga.gov.au/first-nations/fellowship-program
Craig Jenkins, Regional Aboriginal Partnerships and Outcomes team lead, talking about the Gather and Grow Events to Boost ‘Jobs for Mob’ on Major Projects Across NSW. ‘Jobs for Mob’ is the goal of this year’s Gather and Grow information sessions, with the events bringing Aboriginal businesses and industry together to connect and learn about supply chain and employment opportunities on major NSW Government regional projects. These events contribute to better economic development opportunities for Aboriginal workers and businesses across NSW and are part of the Government’s effort for ‘closing the gap’. From May to August, seven ‘Gather and Grow’ sessions will be hosted in regional and metro NSW to help link local Aboriginal businesses with procurement information and support to get involved in significant NSW Government projects, developments and supply chains. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.nsw.gov.au/…/gather-and-grow-events-to…
Tyenna Hogan, Marrawah Law and Advisory Paralegal, talking about Bail Laws & Research. Bail is a decision about whether someone charged with an offence can remain in the community while waiting for their case to go to court. It’s made by police or the court, and can involve certain conditions (like reporting to police, living at a set address, not contacting particular people). Being refused bail can lead to serious consequences: loss of housing, employment, connection to family and community. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, these consequences are compounded by existing systemic inequalities. Refusal of bail is a key driver of over-representation in the prison system. Research allows Exploring what makes it difficult for criminal lawyers to get bail granted for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Looking at barriers within the legal system, lack of services/supports, and differences in how laws are applied. And Gathering insight directly from legal practitioners through an anonymous online survey.
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