NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 15/10/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Miranda Ngay, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers Principal Lawyer, talking about First Nations Australians launch class action against Work for the Dole scheme. A Federal Court class action has been launched against the Commonwealth over claims a remote Work for the Dole program racially discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The class action, filed by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers on Monday, focuses on the Community Development Program (CDP) between 2015 and 2021. Principal lawyer Miranda Nagy said the program placed tougher requirements on remote participants than on jobseekers in cities, disproportionately impacting Indigenous Australians. The class action is seeking compensation for unpaid hours, stress and financial hardship resulting from the scheme, and for fines to be repaid to participants. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.mauriceblackburn.com.au/…/first-nations…
Monica Stevens, JUTE Theatre Company Creative Producer, talking about Theatre meets innovation at Bulmba-ja ahead of regional tour. For the first time, JUTE Theatre Company and Launch Y(E)P (Youth, Entrepreneurship, Pathways) are joining forces to deliver a free and fast-paced theatre and innovation adventure in Cairns this month. Blending science, theatre, storytelling, and entrepreneurship to ignite STEM confidence and celebrate First Nations creativity across far north Queensland, the Encore for Innovation tour featuring the show, Get Your Geek On and workshops, launches at Bulmba-ja in Cairns on Saturday 18 October, before travelling to 16 communities from the Cassowary Coast to the Cape, inspiring the next generation of innovators in regional and remote towns. Open to students, families, and curious minds, Saturday’s launch event at Bulmba-ja features a jam-packed day of performances of First Nations playwright Isaac Drandic’s rollicking ‘Get Your Geek On’ and hands-on workshops tailored for primary to Year 9 age groups, celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and big ideas. You can find out more via the link below!
https://jute.com.au/encore-for-innovation/
Mr Rhodes., Indigenous Musician, talking about SXSW Sydney Awesome Black showcase. On Thursday 16 October, SXSW Sydney’s public program, SXSW Sydney Unlocked, shines a spotlight on First Nations creativity. Blak to the Future: A Celebration of First Nations Creatives is a special event co-curated by Awesome Black and Winda Film Festival, hosted by Bianca Hunt and Travis De Vries. This year’s lineup highlights artists on the cusp of breaking through, each pushing the needle with raw energy and passion including Kootsie Don, Nate G, Selve, Lemonise, Akala Newman, Mr Rhodes and DJ DK. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.sxswsydney.com/…/awesome-black-unveils…
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