We had: Naomi Appleby and her mum, Dianne Appleby, husband and daughter of Walaja Raw Bush Honey Founder, talking about their $330,000 Coles grant. Coles has announced the awarding of more than $3.6 million in grants to eight small and medium-sized businesses across Australia. Among the recipients is the Indigenous-owned family business, Walaja Raw Bush…
We had: Alwyn Lyall, FNQ Voice member and representative of the Uluru Dialogue, talking about FNQ Locals get their First Nations Voice questions answered. The sessions are designed to give local communities access to credible and authoritative information about the Voice and upcoming referendum. Ben Gertz, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Board Member,…
We had: From Badu Island – Island of Origin! Jason Costigan, Rugby League Commentator. Silvia Tabui, Radio ‘4 Meriba Wakai’ (4MW) – 1260am senior content producer Uncle Wally Shibasaki, sports presenter at 4MW. Thanks to Skytrans Island of Origin major sponsor and our sister station 4MW
We had: Jethro Romer, Principal Health Coordinator & MPhil Candidate and Carl Honeysett, Principal Research & Engagement Coordinator both from the UQ Poche Centre, talking with Trevor from the Lowitja Institute conference. Justin Mohamed, inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, talking about his role and discussing the…
We had: Napau Pedro Stephen AM, TSRA Chairperson, talking about the first visit by First Nations Ambassador to the Torres Strait. The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) has welcomed Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People Justin Mohamed on his first official visit to region from 1 – 3 June. Deon Hastie, NAISDA’s Head of…
We had: Ben Gertz, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Board Member, talking about QATSIF recognised as 2023 Queensland Philanthropic Foundation of the Year. The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) is proud to have been recognised as the 2023 Philanthropic Foundation of the Year at the annual Queensland Community Foundation Philanthropy…
We had: Alwyn Lyall, FNQ Voice member and representative of the Uluru Dialogue, talking about FNQ Locals get their First Nations Voice questions answered. The sessions are designed to give local communities access to credible and authoritative information about the Voice and upcoming referendum. Peace Mitchell, talking about how two Australian sisters created a national…
We had: Kyllie Cripps, Monash Indigenous Studies Centre Director, talking about systematic racism embedded in Aboriginal women’s deaths. A Monash University study has found systematic racism within Australia’s justice system is linked to 151 Indigenous women’s deaths, prompting calls for greater accountability of authorities in responding to domestic and family violence. Jessica Addo, Regional Queensland…
We had: Vanessa Iles, Manager Reading Writing Hotline, talking about the Reading Writing Hotline. The Reading Writing Hotline has helped thousands of people with reading and writing difficulties to make dramatic improvements in their lives. Darrell Harris, Manager of Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, talking about creative partnership awarded for promoting reconciliation. The role of creative…
We had: Professor Sarah Gardiner, Director of Griffith Institute of Tourism talking about International tourism bouncing back. New data from United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has found international tourism is returning to pre-COVID 19 levels and on track for a full recovery. Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and PLO Stephen Grant from Edmonton Police,…
