In this conversation I speak with Benji Brundin. Benji has been a boxer, a sailor, a husband and a public servant. He has written two books and is a mentor to young people. Constantly looking for ways to challenge himself, he set a new Guinness world record in 2019 when he became the first person…
We had: Dr Scott Winch, World Vision Australia First Nations Policy Advisor talking about how the best way to promote a shared understanding of First Nations culture in Australia is through education, a recent poll has found. Seven in 10 Australians surveyed also agree education is the key to “reducing racism”. Dr Winch said the…
We had: Maree Clarke, Melbourne-based Indigenous artist and designer talking about her exhibition ‘Ancestral Memories’. Clarke is a pivotal figure in the reclamation of south-east Australian Aboriginal art and cultural practices and has a passion for reviving and sharing elements of Aboriginal culture that were lost – or lying dormant – as a consequence of…
We had: Kevin Sumpton, CEO and Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum joining Trev in the studio to talk about the Museum’s recent acquisition of the replica vessel ‘Duyfken.’ The Dufken, a small Dutch ship, was the first European vessel to make a recorded visit tot he shore of what is now Australia in…
We had: Elida Faith – Labor for Leichhardt talking to Trev about various topics such as the Eco Fiesta that was held last weekend at Munro Martin Park, community and housing and more. Worrin Williams, Oxfam‘s Straight Talk Coordinator talking about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from across Australia can now apply to…
We had: Associate Professor Nick McGuigan, Director of Equity, Diversity and Social Inclusion from the Monash Business School and Course Director of Australia’s first Indigenous-focused Master of Indigenous Business Leadership at Monash University talking about the new program. Participants of the program will connect with a national network of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business…
We had: Rohin Kickett, contemporary Aboriginal Ballardong artist and photographer talking about how his explosive art tells stories from Indigenous history not taught at school. In his work with exploding paint, Mr Kickett is commenting on the 1905 Aboriginies Act in Western Australia that gave the state government power over every aspect of Indigenous people’s…
We had: Hetti Perkins, City of Sydney curatorial advisor talking about how a gleaming six-metre high monument inspired by shell fishing hooks handcrafted and used by local Aboriginal women for generations will soon take pride of place high on the lawns overlooking Sydney harbour. Installation of the public artwork, bara, (the Gadigal word for shell…
We had: Dr Mariko Smith, First Nations Assistant Curator in the Engagement, Exhibitions & Cultural Connection branch of the Australian Museum (AM) talking about the AM’s Lunchtime Conversation Series. The Lunchtime Conversation Series showcases the stories and ground-breaking work of First Nations leaders across political, environmental and cultural fields. For more information and to book…
We had: Trevor Prior, Cultural Practice Program Coordinator of the Indigenous Health Service Division of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) talking about winning the Health and Wellbeing award at the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. RMHC North Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports seriously ill children and their families through practical care programs. As many…
