NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 25/09/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Dennis Stokes, CIAF CEO and newly appointed to new First Nations board, talking about Creative Australia’s establishment of a new First Nations Board, featuring 10 members. The new board is part of the Federal Government’s Revive policy, which aims to elevate First Nations arts and culture nationally and internationally. The Board, which forms part of First Nations Arts within Creative Australia, will provide leadership to support and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts. Its mandate includes enhancing sustainable career pathways for First Nations artists, increasing audience opportunities, and expanding the reach of significant First Nations works. First Nations Arts will receive funding over the next four years, starting from 2024-25. The new appointments came into effect on 9 September 2024 and are each for a term of four years. Congratulations, Dennis and new board!
Alice Doyle, Charles Darwin Universities (CDU) Associate Vice-Chancellor East Arnhem Region, talking about CDU opening a permanent campus to deliver tertiary education in East Arnhem Region. In a special ceremony in Nhulunbuy Northeast Arnhem Land Charles Darwin University (CDU) received the official title and meaning of the newest regional campus Mathaman | CDU Nhulunbuy Campus. The building was officially opened in partnership with the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation (RAC) Board who represent the Rirratjingu people whose land on which the Mathaman CDU Nhulunbuy Campus is on and was blessed by Rirratingu Traditional Owners. “Mathaman means to speak with lightning.” RAC Chairman and Rirratjingu Traditional Owner Wanyubi Marika said. Since CDUs presence TAFE training student numbers have doubled.
Dr Michael Yazbeck, Veterinarian at Greencross Vets, talking about how the cost of living burden has eased for regional pet owners as they look for new ways to cover vet costs. According to reports, vets remain the most trusted source of advice yet a staggering 68% of Australian pet owners say they have considered not going to the vet when they needed to – driven partly by cost considerations. The ever-changing requirements for a pet can overwhelm owners, who must manage budgets, stay informed and be proactive to ensure their pets get the appropriate care. Greencross Vets new Healthy Pets Plus Lifestage Plans offer an affordable monthly payment option that’s designed to help pet owners manage the cost of their pet’s care, helping to alleviate pet owners stress and detect signs of disease earlier. You can find out more via the link below!
https://www.greencrossvets.com.au/healthy-pets-plus/
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