NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 11/02/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Matt Smith, Labor Candidate for Leichhardt, talking to Trendy Trev about the lead up to the elections and his run for Leichhardt. Matt is a believer in the power of community and strives to be a part of that through his work and volunteering. Matt’s work representing public sector workers sees him travelling to various areas across Cairns, Cape York and the Torres Strait. He also holds voluntary basketball clinics with local schools and community groups across FNQ. Through this work, Matt has seen firsthand the pressure families are under and the need to build good, secure jobs in Far North Queensland.That’s why he is running as a part of Anthony Albanese’s team. A team that is delivering cost of living relief across the community and creating a Future Made in Australia. Matt is proud to be a part of a team that has delivered a tax cut to every taxpayer, that is investing in a future made here and is ensuring Queenslanders are earning more and keeping more of what they earn. Trendy Trev will be asking him how his campaign trail is going and if elected, what Matt can do for the people.
https://www.alp.org.au/our-people/our-people/matt-smith
Sarah Matthee, FRRR Climate Solutions Program Lead, talking about the $685,000 boost for rural communities leading local climate solutions. FRRR has awarded $685,242 in grants for 27 initiatives that will empower rural communities across Australia to adopt practices and solutions that reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change. The projects will enable positive and sustainable environmental, social and economic outcomes. Thanks to the support of FRRR’s donor partners, the Community Led Climate Solutions program (CLCS) offers grants via two streams, offering different grant funding. The program allows not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) to prioritise local needs and address factors affecting the community’s ability and capacity to adopt new ideas, adapt to a changing climate and take actions to mitigate the risks of climate change. Organisations from every state and the NT will share $417,742 in grants via the Engage and Deliver stream. Initiatives funded through this stream promote or action practices and solutions that can reduce emissions and benefit their community’s ability to adapt to changes. Through the Scaling stream, $267,500 has been awarded across four community groups to broaden the reach of locally-led initiatives that alleviate socio-economic challenges and enable communities to thrive. The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal – FRRR – (phonetically: F-triple-R) – is the only national foundation specifically focused on ensuring the social and economic strength of remote, rural and regional communities. FRRR’s unique model connects common purposes and investment with locally prioritised needs, to create communities that are vital and resilient. Since FRRR’s start in 2000, it has delivered more than $200 million to more than 15,000 projects.
Dr. Simon Quilty and Jimmy Frank Jupurrurla, wilya_janta Chief Operating Officer and Chief Cultural Officer, talking about being one of FRRR “Climate Solutions Program” Grant recipients. Wilya Janta is an innovative aboriginal not-for-profit cultural consultancy that is truly led by community leaders and elders and supported by partners they have chosen to work with. They received the grant in regards to their “Tennant Creek Pilot ‘Explain’ Homes” project. Present-day houses in Tennant Creek and remote communities across the NT reflect ongoing failures in design, including poor thermal performance, lack of cultural consideration, overcrowding and insufficient maintenance. As a result, residents face health issues and financial hardships, often making difficult choices between paying expensive electricity bills for air conditioning and meeting basic needs, such as medication, food and education. Through culturally sensitive collaboration, design and building, Wilya Janta is pushing to define a new standard for housing in these communities. The aim of the project is to harness traditional ecological knowledge, cultural practices, and climate resilience insights from First Nations communities to create sustainable and culturally appropriate housing solutions. To find out more, check out the link below!
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