National Talk Black 170424
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Dr. Charlotte Hespe, Head of General Practice at University of Notre Dame, School of Medicine Sydney, talking about how experts have made the call for Aussies to stay on guard for life-threatening meningococcal disease. With up to one in ten (10%) of individuals carrying the bacteria without showing symptoms, experts are expecting to see a rise in cases this chilly season, following from last year’s 18% increase in cases compared to 2022. Aussies are being reminded to practice good hygiene to help prevent the spread of germs and equip themselves with potentially life-saving information to spot the early signs and symptoms of the disease. For more information and health advice, speak to your healthcare professional, and to know more about meningococcal, visit the link below!
John Griffin, Queensland Manager at Brooks Australia, talking about how an increase in garage fires is putting experts on high alert. From exploding e-bikes and e-scooters to electrical faults in appliances, Australians are becoming complacent when it comes to fire safety in their garages, leading to a spike in garage fire related incidents. As winter approaches, experts are advising Australians to take preventive measures to keep them safe and more importantly know that interconnected smoke, heat, or multi alarms should be installed in all areas containing electrical devices to ensure early fire detection. Tap the link below to find some tips to avoid garage fires!
Michael Hutchings, Head of First Nations Programming at Sydney Opera House, talking about DanceRites return to the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October. DanceRites is Australia’s national First Nations dance competition with Indigenous dance groups from across the nation sharing their culture and to compete for the $22,000 DanceRites prize. The competition is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community dance groups. Each dance group will present a Cultural Dance and Song Cycle representing local storytelling and language and can also take part in a second optional category, presenting a ‘Wild Card’ dance. To register your team or to find out more information, click the link below!
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