NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 29/01/2026
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Alan Blackshaw, Gambling Help QueenslandUnitingCare Community Educator, talking about a range of Information Sheets on Gambling Harm for service providers, venues, FIFO workers, young people (the Rookies) and Defence Personnel. Alan also talks about the gambling harm, which young people are most at risk, why are young adults at risk and signs of gambling harm in young people. For more information, please contact Gambling Help at: Cairns: (07) 4050 4988, Central West: 0498 000 325 OR 0455 865 293, Wide Bay-Burnett: (07) 4191 3100 or Email: gamblinghelp@uccommunity.org.au
Stacee Ketchell, Reconciliation Australia board member, talking about NRW2026 Theme “All In” and their Indigenous Governance Awards. All In the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. And now in their twenty-first year, the Indigenous Governance Awards publicly recognise and celebrate outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations and groups that, through their effective governance models, make extraordinary contributions to communities and to the nation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and groups are highly encouraged to apply, with prizes including a share in $60,000 and professional development, media and networking opportunities. You can find out more via the links below!
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/…/national…
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/indigenous-governance…
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