We had: Allan Chirpy Campbell, talking about the Aboriginal Flag and who created the flag. Padma Raman, CEO of ANROWS, talking about how although rejection of violence against women has improved across all states and territories, there is still a long way to go. https://www.anrows.org.au/ Brendon Barker, talking about the Indigenous-led program closing the gap…
We had: PLO Stephen Grant, Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and Constable Alysha Freebairn from Edmonton Police, having a general catch up yarn with Trendy Trev on their Which Way Yarning program.
We had: Tammy Solonec, Jalngangurru healing coordinator, talking about traditional Aboriginal healing teams with Western medicine amid youth suicide crisis in WA’s north. Jalngangurru, which is managed by the Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre, has partnered with the Derby Aboriginal Health Service (DAHS) and Emama Nguda Aboriginal Corporation to provide alternative health and well-being…
We had: Nicole Dwyer, Workskil Australia chief executive, talking about how Indigenous women over 30 amongst most disadvantaged job seekers, new report finds. The findings by Australia’s largest not-for-profit employment services provider found that many First Nations women were struggling to find work despite a critical skills shortage. Jason Scott and Bunna Lawrie from Coloured…
We had: Steven Quinlan, Growth and Strategy Consultant at Touch Biotechnology, talking about how the TGA has approved a combined Triple Combo Rapid Antigen Test for RSV, Flu A/B, and COVID-19. Evie Wood, Co – Founder & President of Coolamon Community, talking about Coolamon Community charity packing essentials for expectant First Nations mums. Coolamon Community…
We had: Rob Ramjan, Board Director of Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, talking about how Indigenous people impacted by serious mental health issues are being urged to reach out and get help. The key not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA), is bluntly warning that a massive 154,000 Australians who have a severe and complex…
We had: PLO Stephen Grant, Constable Lachlan Steeden and Senior Constable Casey Leishman from Edmonton Police yarning with Trendy Trev on their Which Way Yarning Segment about Domestic Violence Month.
We had: Carly Forrest, Mandandanji women from Roma, in south-west regional Queensland, talking about how Oxfam Straight Talkers return to Canberra for Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit. Selected for their wide-ranging and diverse experience as change-makers in their communities, the Straight Talk delegates are among more than 900 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women…
We had: Adam Shipp, First Nations educator, talking about yarning circles for children’s wellbeing. Junior Landcare officially launched its latest series of First Nations perspectives resources on Monday, May 1, developed to help support the creation and use of yarning circles in schools and communities. Landcare Australia Simone Hasker, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at…
We had: Indigenous Ranger Malachi Johnson, talking about from ranger to Rome. Malachi has been a ranger for 4 years and was last year voted as a spokesperson for South Pacific Conference in Rome. He has now been voted to do it again this year. Jason Banks, Partnership Manager of TIACS, talking about TradeMutt celebrates…
