NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 15/04/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Jason Wing, Indigenous Multimedia artist, talking about the launch of “Our Story: Aboriginal-Chinese People in Australia” in Canberra at the National Museum of Australia. Our Story: Aboriginal–Chinese People in Australia sheds light on the little-known history of Aboriginal and Chinese relations in colonial Australia. The exhibition explores themes of identity, survival, resilience and cultural connection, tracing these enduring legacies from the gold rush era to today. Curated by artist and researcher Zhou Xiaoping, this project draws on historical records and oral histories to bring these untold stories into the collective consciousness of all Australians. Multimedia artist Jason Wing has two works in the exhibition, A.B.C. Aboriginal Born Chinese and Serpent People (Boy with Snake Belly). His father is Chinese, and his mother is a Biripi woman from the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales. Our Story: Aboriginal–Chinese People in Australia is on show at the National Museum from 10 April 2025 to 27 January 2026. Entry is free. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/our-story
Waverley Stanley AM, Yalari Founder, talking about Celebrating 20 years of Yalari! 20 years ago on the 13th of April 2005, Yalari was founded by Waverley Stanley AM, his wife Llew Mullins, and a group of like-minded, generous supporters. What Yalari, as a community, have achieved in that time has been nothing short of extraordinary. They’ve witnessed students rise to challenges, adjusting to new environments, and making their families proud as they embrace the opportunities at boarding school, and preparing for a bright future. They’ve seen alumni grow into leaders, completing tertiary studies, thriving in careers, becoming parents, and achieving greatness in ways that impact their communities and the world around them. Two decades in, and they’re only just getting started. Here’s to the next 20 years, and beyond. You can find out more via the link below!
Nina O’Brien, Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) Disaster Resilience and Recovery Lead, talking about FRRR expanding their Disaster Recovery Appeal with donations supporting all regions impacted by disasters in 2025. FRRR has expanded its call-out for donations to meet the recovery needs of the growing number of remote, rural and regional communities affected by recent severe weather events. FRRR has supported remote, rural and regional communities across the country to prepare for and recover from disasters and extreme weather events since 2006. Donations to FRRR will be used to make grants to local not-for-profit groups for community-led projects that address the most pressing needs that emerge 12-18 months after a disaster event. People also have the option to donate to a longer-term investment fund, which will ensure community organisations have access to recovery grants, in the years that follow. To donate to FRRR’s 2025 Disaster Recovery Appeal, please visit the link below! (All donations over $2 are tax deductible)
https://frrr.org.au/giving/disaster-recovery-appeal/.
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