NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 16/10/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Dr. Mark Wenitong, Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) Board Member, talking about the Healthy Ways campaign launched during Nutrition Week celebrates traditional knowledge for a healthier future. The Healthy Ways – Old Ways are Our Future Ways campaign officially launches today – in collaboration with Health and Wellbeing Queensland – to coincide with National Nutrition Week 2025 (13–19 October) – a nationwide celebration of healthy eating led by Nutrition Australia. Reflecting the spirit of this year’s Nutrition Week theme, Healthy Ways shines a light on the power of whole foods, family meals, and connection to culture as the foundations of strong, healthy living. Throughout the campaign, CEQ stores will feature vibrant in-store displays, local artwork, family stories, competitions, and digital resources designed to help customers make healthier choices in-store. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.ceqld.org.au/…/healthy-ways-campaign…
Rachelle Towart, ETHAN Indigenous Managing Director, talking about Tech company cracks the code on Indigenous unemployment. A technology company is looking to change the almost non-existent Indigenous representation in the tech industry, delivering thousands of laptops to students and placing unemployed youth in cadetships. Ethan Indigenous, a Supply Nation-certified ICT provider, has developed a solution with a no-barrier cadetship model that employs and trains unemployed Indigenous youth. The cadets refurbish devices from which value is harvested. 100% of these proceeds are used to acquire brand new devices which are then donated to Indigenous organisations and youth. So far, 3,200 laptops and 50,000 hours of professional employment have been created, with the program providing 100% cadet retention. You can find out more via the link below!
https://ethanindigenous.com.au/Programs
Henrietta Fourmile Marrie AO, Shine On Gimuy Cultural Guide & Traditional Owner and Lydia Miller, Cultural Producer, talking about The 10 Day Shine On Gimuy Festival Officially Kicks Off In Cairns Today. Today is the day for Gimuy to shine as the 10 day Shine On Gimuy Festival kicks off. The Cairns/Gimuy Esplanade will light up for the third annual Shine On Gimuy festival. Shine On Gimuy festival is an annual celebration of all forms of First Nations storytelling, showcasing innovative arts, musical and cultural practices. Gimuy Boulevard will illuminate the waterfront in a dazzling display of light installations, art sculptures, animations, and soundscapes from 16-26 October. As well as, Blak Rising (17 Oct), Futures Summit (17 Oct), Dream Aloud Festival (18 Oct) and Tablelands Folk Festival (24-26 Oct). You can find out more via the link below!
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