We had: Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia Tax Policy Advisor discussing how the extension of JobKeeper gives businesses extra time to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. Mark Northam, Independent Education Union of Australia NSW / ACT Branch talking about clusters in schools. They union believes that it is imperative that non-government school employers should adhere to…
We had: Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford MP discussing the new national agreement on Closing the Gap and how it will see State and Territory Governments commit to 16 targets that include reducing the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incarceration. Wayne…
1pm to 2pm is The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair – CIAF Hour via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service with Carli Willis and Jack Wilke-Jans. Today you’ll hear yarns with two CIAF artists, Andy Duffin and Clinton Naina. Andy Duffin was born in Cairns and raised in and around the Kuranda region. He identifies as a Djabugay person and…
We had: Mi-Kaisha Masella, Aboriginal recording Artist speaking about her her collaborations with fellow artist Nooky to produce a new track One Point 5 that encourages young Aboriginal people to keep themselves and their communities safe from COVID-19. Listen to the track here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=635622850689835 Dr Benjamin Daniels, Research fellow at UNSW Medicines Centre for Big…
We had: Mi-Kaisha Masella, Aboriginal recording Artist speaking about her her collaborations with fellow artist Nooky to produce a new track One Point 5 that encourages young Aboriginal people to keep themselves and their communities safe from COVID-19. Listen to the track here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=635622850689835 Dr Benjamin Daniels, Research fellow at UNSW Medicines Centre for Big Data Reseach in Health…
We had: Sarah Jackson, Cancer Council Victoria Senior Legal Policy Adviser discussing how pregnancy health warning on alcohol products are being welcomed by the organisation. Robby Chibawe, Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service CEO talking about a new healthcare hub for Indigenous clients in Newman is the first primary healthcare facility of any type to be constructed for the town. The…
We had: Pauline Wright, Law Council of Australia President talking about how ‘Justice targets are just a wish list’ and her statement on lack of action to raise the age of incarceration. Professor John Thwaites, Chairman of Monash University‘s Sustainable Development Institute and ClimateWorks Australia discussing his recent appointment to prestigious The Lancet COVID-19 Commssion. Have something happening in your…
We had: Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty from UNSW Medicine and Advisory Board member of the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare discussing how Australia’s Health 2020 report shows one in five Australians have a mental health condition. Eileen Berry, Parent Guides founder talks about her new book ‘Teens 101’ that draws upon the latest research, expert advice, and practical…
1pm to 2pm is The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair – CIAF Hour via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service with Carli Willis and Jack Wilke-Jans. Carli Willis yarns to some of CIAFs major sponsors about their CIAF journey. BDO Nth Qld are leading accountancy , tax and advisory services. The national organisation has been local in Cairns for many years,…
We had: Fern Newcombe, Marrawah Law Solicitor discussing the investigation of a former high court judge that sexually assaulted judges associates. Fern will also provide information on your rights as an employee if you experience sexual harassment in the workplace. James Jayesuria, Partner and Managing Director, Sydney at Nature Research talking about The “Brand New Australia”. A…
