We had: Shauna Bostock, Author, talking about her book ‘Reaching Through Time’ – How a Bundjalung woman traced their ancient history from frontier violence to 2023. Shauna has worked tirelessly over the past thirteen years to trace her ancestor’s lineage all the way from colonialism through to present day, and the narrative that she has…
We had: Rae Johnston, talking about SBS and NITV’s NAIDOC Week 2023 line-up led by a new season of Going Places with Ernie Dingo, thrilling drama Firebite and the inaugural SBS Elder in Residence Oration. NITV Renee Coffey, CEO of Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, talking about Breaking the cycle of trauma: The importance of supporting…
We had: Associate Professor Andrew Redfern, talking about the free Q&A to discuss breast cancer in Maori, Pasifika and Indigenous communities. In Australia, although Aboriginal women are 0.9 times as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they are 1.2 times more likely to die from breast cancer than the wider population. The five-year survival…
We had: Herman, Aboriginal aged care worker in Broome, encouraging mob to consider jobs in the care and support sector, disability and aged care. “It’s often easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to trust another First Nations person to care for them. It can make all the difference in the initial care period”…
We had: A message from BBM for Mums, Dads and all carers of kids under 5 years old. We asked YOU what you wanted to know about childhood immunisation. On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service, Dr Mark Wenitong will join us to share his knowledge of childhood immunisation. He…
W had: Kim Richards MP, Chair of the Queensland and Parliament’s Education, Employment and Training Committee, talking about Cairns and Thursday Island community forums on vocational education and training. North Queensland students, employers and training providers can have a say on the state’s vocational education and training system at community forums planned for Cairns and…
We had: Molly Hunt, Illustator, talking about ‘This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!’. This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! is an inspirational, illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations People. This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind. Dean Parkins, Campaign Director for Yes 2023, talking about the Come Together for Yes…
We had: Peter Cooley, CEO of First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, organiser of the art fair, talking about the National Indigenous Art Fair unveils festival line-up. The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) is back for its fourth season with a new festival program celebrating the diverse range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and…
We had: Tanya Hall, CEO and Founder of hearts4heart, talking about how June 19 – 25 is Heart Failure Awareness Week – You’ve only got one heart. Don’t fail it. Over 500,000 Australians are living with heart failure, with many more potentially undiagnosed. Yvonne Bartlett and Abigail Marou, Kindy Zone Manoora, having a ganeral catch…
We had: Emily Hall, Sports scientist, talking about MobMoves childhood exercise program tackling chronic disease to improve First Nations health. The children from the Yarrabah community are part of a program called MobMoves, learning valuable life skills and building a positive relationship with exercise. https://www.abc.net.au/…/mobmoves-first…/102467424 Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and PLO Stephen Grant from…
