NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 26/08/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Bradley Dryburgh, Cystic fibrosis fighter, storyteller, podcaster, & ultra-marathon runner, talking about the new treatment hope for Australians with invisible illness that halves life expectancy. Earlier this month, life-changing cystic fibrosis (CF) modulator treatment, Trikafta, became available for children aged 2+ with at least one F508del mutation, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia. Prior to this announcement, families would need to spend $250,000 a year to access the treatment, which will now cost just $31.60 per prescription, or $7.70 with a concession card. For more information on how to help improve outcomes for people with cystic fibrosis in Australia, visit the link below!
Lydia Miller, Shones Cultural Producer, talking about Shine On Gimuy 2024. Shine on Gimuy is an immersive First Nations and Bama led multi arts light festival, led by artistic director – creative arts and festivals pioneer – Rhoda Roberts AO. Held along the glistening foreshore of tropical Gimuy/Cairns, Queensland, this 2024 festival will bring the nights to life from 3-13 October, on the Esplanade and at the Salt House Festival Hub. Hosted by the Gimuy Wulubara Yidinji nation – on their unceded homelands – Shine On Gimuy festival is a celebration of all forms of first nations storytelling, showcasing innovative arts, musical and cultural practices. 2024’s thematic is ENTWINED. To find out more, check out 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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