NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 24/09/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Lenny Donahue and Tibian Wyles, Playwrights and Creators of “Dear Brother”, talking about Indigenous stage show “Dear Brother”, putting spotlight on mental health to encourage more talk, greater connection. Djabuganjdji man Lenny Donahue and Girramay and Kalkadoon man Tibian Wyles have teamed up as first-time playwrights, leaning on their own ‘brotherhood’ to take the stage together to creatively portray the battle of cultural heritage and modern masculinity for Aboriginal men today, to be told through dance. Deaths from suicide remaining almost twice as high in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than non-Indigenous Australians. On top of this, Aboriginal men in particular are more likely to die from almost any cause and at any age than non-Indigenous males. They have the lowest life expectancy and highest rates of suicide. The world premiere of Dear Brother the play has a mission to bring a new perspective to these alarming stats to put the state of mental health in First Nations communities at the forefront. Playing at the Brisbane Festival, to find out more, check out the link below!
https://queenslandtheatre.com.au/plays/dear-brother…
Emily Aslin, Representative from Australia Wide First Aid, talking about the new data revealing nearly half of Australians lack the CPR knowledge to save a life. The new report by Australia Wide First Aid, unveils that despite the majority (80%) of Australians agreeing CPR is the most important first aid skill to know, nearly half (47%) find providing CPR the most intimidating first aid situation. While only a third (34%) of Aussies have personally performed or been involved in administering CPR, the gap is particularly apparent in relation to paediatric CPR, with only one in 10 having personally performed or been involved with providing the life-saving technique on a child or a baby. In fact, deaths by drowning in Australia increased by 16% from 2023 to 2024. To find out more information about Australia Wide First Aid and take the ultimate first aid personality quiz, please visit the link below! https://worldfirstaidday.org/quiz/
Kelly Prior, Founder of CAKE and a Queensland finalists for Telstra Best of Business Awards, talking about her business CAKE and being selected as a 2024 Queensland nominee for Telstra Best of Business Awards. Telstra Best of Business Awards were created to celebrate Australia’s best small and medium-sized businesses, through seven award categories. CAKE offers flexible professional services through a network of more than 160 skilled stay-at-home parents. Specialising in business consulting, strategy, and marketing, CAKE provides tailored, end-to-end solutions for its clients while supporting and leveraging the expertise of Australian families and businesses. Congratulations, Kelly and Best of Luck!
Judith Lovegrove, Menzies Mental Health Team’s Indigenous Governance and Engagement Lead, talking about Rapping for wellbeing: New youth hip-hop video launched. A new hip-hop video aimed at empowering young people to take control of their mental health was launched at a youth event in Alice Springs today. This was produced as part of a joint collaboration between Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) Aboriginal and Islander Mental Health Initiative for Youth (known as AIMhi for Youth) along with Tristrum Watkins (stage name: Karnage), and St Joseph’s Catholic Flexible Learning Centre in Alice Springs. The video, featuring Alice Springs born hip hop artist, Tristrum Watkins and St Joseph’s students, sees young men express their voices in a powerful and uplifting way to share what keeps them strong through the art of hip-hop. In 11 workshops with Tristrum, students showcased their resilience, strength, and creativity, sharing their stories to support others facing similar challenges. The video will become an integral part of the Menzies AIMhi for Youth App, to support Arrernte men on their wellbeing journey.
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