NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 24/02/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Elsja Dewis, Aboriginal and Torres Strait advocate with Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) with ADA Australia, talking about OPAN Welcoming Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Report. The report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, outlined key findings and recommendations for the Commission going forward based on feedback received from older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For information or support regarding aged care, please call the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600 or visit the link below!
Caroline Baird, Game Changer at Sporting Wheelies, talking about From sidelines to superstars: The hands-on sports program changing how Queensland students see disability. Sadly, bullying and isolation leads children living with disability to higher rates of self-isolation and disengagement from activities outside of the classroom. As a result, sports participation and fitting in socially are two of the most common school difficulties experienced by Australian children living with disability. To increase awareness of para sport and break down barriers for young people with disability, Sporting Wheelies’ Raising the Bar school sports program teaches Queensland school students and teachers about the importance of inclusivity and accessibility. Upon registration, Game Changers, who are Queenslanders with a disability, visit schools across the state to lead engaging hands-on sessions featuring inclusive sports like Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Rugby, Goalball, and Boccia.
https://www.sportingwheelies.org.au/schools
Martin Seri, General Manager Ergon Retail Operations, talking about how Ergon Energy Retail offers help to North Queensland flood victims. Ergon Energy Retail is urging North Queensland customers affected by floods to make contact if they are experiencing financial strain. Customers in affected areas will receive an estimated bill if meter readers could not safely access their property during the regular meter reading cycle. Customers also have the option of providing their own reading of their electricity meter. Ergon Energy Retail offers a range of support services to help customers manage electricity accounts when they need it, such as payment plans, one-off emergency payments and rebates. Any customer who has concerns about paying their electricity bills should contact Ergon Energy Retail on 13 10 46.
https://www.ergon.com.au/…/help-and…/help-made-for-you
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