NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 18/04/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Lauren Miller, Royal Life Saving Society – Australia Senior Research and Policy Officer, talking about the risk of drowning over public holidays. Royal Life Saving Australia is urging everyone to take extra care around water this Easter long weekend, following a heart-breaking summer that saw 104 drowning deaths, an increase of 15% on past years. The risk of drowning increases on public holidays, with the Easter long weekend a known period of heightened risk, especially as people travel, relax, and visit unfamiliar waterways. Over the past 20 years, 118 lives have been lost to drowning during Easter, averaging six deaths each Easter. Lakes/dams and swimming pools were the leading locations of drowning at the time. Royal Life Saving wants everyone to enjoy the water safely. So be prepared and stay alert whenever around water, especially if travelling to unfamiliar locations. No matter your age, background, or swimming ability, before heading out this Easter long weekend learn how to enjoy the water safely: Don’t overestimate your swimming abilities, Decide who will be actively supervising children around water, Avoid alcohol while swimming, boating, or supervising others, Check the weather forecast and be prepared to change your plans, Always wear a lifejacket when boating, fishing and kayaking, Never go alone. Always plan to swim, boat, paddle or fish with someone else, Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags. For more information on staying safe around water, visit the link below!
www.royallifesaving.com.au/watersafety
Torrien Lau, Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation CEO, talking about the Construction Underway For New $15.8M Yadu Health Clinic In Ceduna. Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation (Yadu Health) has officially commenced construction on its new $15.85 million state-of-the-art health clinic in Ceduna, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s ongoing commitment to provide culturally safe and accessible healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the region. The new facility will replace Yadu Health’s ageing clinic, which no longer meets the needs of the community, and will expand essential healthcare services for people in Ceduna, Koonibba, Scotdesco and surrounding areas. It is expected to support approximately 3,000 patients each year, helping to improve health outcomes across the Far West Coast. Yadu Health’s new clinic will provide a critical foundation for improved and expanded healthcare services in the region, ensuring generations to come receive the care they deserve. It is expected to be completed in 2026. Yadu Health Aboriginal Corporation, formerly known as the Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service, was established in 1986 to provide culturally appropriate preventative healthcare, education programs and clinical services to the Aboriginal community. You can find out more via the link below!
Dr. Tessa Boyd-Caine, Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) CEO, talking about Why focus on men who use violence against women and children? National resources from Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety reveal what’s working — and what still needs to change. It’s a confronting question: Why invest in programs for men who use violence? According to Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS), these interventions aren’t just important — they’re essential to breaking the cycle of violence. When delivered well, interventions that work with men who use domestic, family and sexual violence can enhance safety and support women and children to live free from violence. To strengthen the national response, ANROWS has released a suite of evidence-informed resources that bring together the latest research, practice insights and evaluation. Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety is the country’s leading independent body dedicated to research on domestic, family, and sexual violence. It provides the evidence base for informed policy and practice under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children. And you can find out more via the link below!
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