We had: Ben Bowen, CEO of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, talking about Wujal Wujal Elders share stories for future generations. Elders from the Wujal Wujal Community in Cape York, Queensland are taking part in an innovative Community Publishing program with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) to ensure their Kuku Yalanji language and stories are heard…
We had: Ruby Ketchell, one of our broadcasters here at Bumma Bippera Media, talking about Indo-Pacific and First Nations women kick goals as trainee commentators. The group have been putting their new-found skills to the test during the FIFA Women World’s Cup. Ruby has been capturing the FIFA action with her mobile journalism kit. https://www.abc.net.au/…/abc-mentors-indo…/102689054…
We had: John Paul (JP) Janke, Spokesperson, encourages communities to stay healthy and strong with a bowel cancer screening test. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer and one of the most common cancers impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, however if detected early, almost all bowel cancers are treatable. Associate Professor Kym…
We had: Ben Bowen, CEO of The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, talking about Wujal Wujal Elders share stories for future generations. Elders from the Wujal Wujal Community in Cape York, Queensland are taking part in an innovative Community Publishing program with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) to ensure their Kuku Yalanji language and stories are heard…
We had: Joel Murgha, Indigenous Lawyer, having a general yarn with Trendy Trev about the Voice to Parliament. Renee Grosso, Public Health Coordinator at Gurriny Yealamucka, talking about the Indigenous music video launched in Yarrabah to inspire healthier living. Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is utilising the story telling power of music to inspire…
We had: Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai from Edmonton Police, calling in from Bamaga with PLO’s Aaron Binawel and Timena Williams, to speak with them about their experiences as PLO’s in Bamaga. John Paul (JP) Janke, Spokesperson, encourages communities to stay healthy and strong with a bowel cancer screening test. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second…
We had: From First Nations Foundation, Destiny Dewis, Community Development & Project Officer, Maddie Shepherd, Program Manager and Melanie Noble, Project Officer and Lead for Financial Wellness Week, all talking about First Nations Foundation coming to Cairns and Yarrabah. Angela Bates, Screen Australia’s Head of First Nations, talking about Meta and Screen Australia launch third…
We had: Patty Mills, Indigenous NBA player, talking with Trendy Trev about the IBA- Indigenous Basketball Australia visit to Cairns. Indigenous Basketball Australia is a unique national not-for-profit organization founded by 4 x Australian Basketball Olympian & NBA player Patty Mills. The program includes 8 regions across Australia and two age groups – 14s &…
We had: Romlie Mokak, Commissioner, talking about Governments falling short on Closing the Gap commitments. Australian governments do not appear to have grasped the nature and scale of change required to accelerate improvements in life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Luke Hines, Functional Nutritionist…
We had: Shakara Liddlelow-Hunt, Lead author of the report, talking about Walkern Katatdjin: Rainbow knowledge survey shines spotlight on mental health issues faced by Indigenous LGBTIQA+ youth. https://amp.abc.net.au/article/102646976 Renee Grosso, Public Health Coordinator at Gurriny Yealamucka, talking about the Indigenous music video launched in Yarrabah to inspire healthier living. Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service Aboriginal Corporation…
