NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 20/08/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Melisa Drummond-Anderson, Founder and Managing Director of BLAQ Diamonds Women Empowerment , talking about BLAQ DIAMONDS Women Empowerment. A 100% First Nations Female Owned, Operated and led Business, this is an organization dedicated to supporting First Nations women who are victims and survivors of domestic violence across Australia. Their mission is to provide culturally appropriate, connected, and sustainable services using an oriented-solutions focused approach to empower Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander Women, as well as women from other culturally diverse backgrounds and communities, to reach their full potential in life.
Laurrie Mansfield, Facilitator for First Nations Impact Lab, talking about the 2024 First Nations Impact Lab. Developed by GARUWA and Doc Society, the First Nations Impact Lab is an annual program unlocking the impact potential of eight Indigenous Australian campaigners, advocates, activists, filmmakers, storytellers, educators and curators. This Lab is designed to immerse Impact Producers working at the intersection of documentary storytelling and impact campaigning in bold ideas and best practices for developing significant documentary films, unlocking the potential of the film’s message, reaching new audiences and mobilising a wider movement in environmental or social change. To find out more and how to apply, visit the link below!
Lauren Miller, Senior Research and Policy Officer at Royal Life Saving Australia, talking about the new National Drowning Report 2024 from the Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving. A new research report has depicted another tragic summer, with tragic drowning incidents in rivers, at beaches and in swimming pools, prompting urgent calls for a strong community focus on water safety ahead of summer. The National Drowning Report 2024, released today by the Hon Anika Wells MP Minister for Aged Care, Minister for Sport, showed drowning is a persistent and traumatic issue that affects thousands of families, first responders and communities every year.
Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia advise people to:
• Always supervise children in, on and around water
• Learn swimming, water safety and lifesaving skills
• Wear a lifejacket when boating, rock fishing or paddling
• Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags
• Avoid alcohol and drugs around water
• Check the conditions, including weather forecasts
Australians are further advised to use the Surf Life Saving BeachSafe App to locate patrolled beaches and check out the link below for information about how to enjoy the water safely.
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