NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 19/05/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Alicia Fox, Scholarship recipient, talking about the Scholarship paving Engineering pathways for young women from regional Victoria. The Skip Foundation, in partnership with the Australian National University (ANU), is unlocking opportunities for young women from regional Victoria to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering through the Kim Jackson Scholarship. Scholarship recipient Alicia Fox, who grew up in Mansfield in regional Victoria, said the scholarship made her dream of studying a double degree in Engineering possible, and provided an invaluable network she credits for her perseverance and performance in her studies. The Kim Jackson Scholarship was recently increased to $25,000 annually for both existing and future scholars as part of a newly assigned agreement between the Skip Foundation and the ANU School of Engineering. You can find out more via the link below!
https://study.anu.edu.au/…/find…/kim-jackson-scholarship
Wayne Bynder, talking about the National NAIDOC Forum to Celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voices in Boorloo WA: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”. Held in Perth, the Forum will reflect the powerful 2025 NAIDOC Theme: “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.” This pivotal event is scheduled for Friday, July 4th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The Forum will provide a significant platform for reflection, discussion, and celebration, amplifying the strength, vision, and enduring legacy of the next generation of Indigenous leaders and communities. Attendees will engage with a dynamic program designed to inspire and foster dialogue around this crucial theme. The event boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, headlined by esteemed Keynote Speaker Professor Jackie Huggins AM FAHA. The day’s proceedings will be guided by MC Christine Ross, with a Welcome to Country delivered by Jayden Boundary. Tickets for the National NAIDOC Forum are currently on sale through Humanitix. those interested are urged to secure their tickets promptly as availability is limited. You can find out more via the link below!
https://events.humanitix.com/national-naidoc-forum
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