We had: Stella de Cos, Director, Community and Customer Experience, at IBA talking about how First Nations women gather at National Summit. A new summit will bring together over 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women (including those who identify as cis, trans and non-binary) into an arena of decision-making with a diverse range of…
We had: Levi Newbury and Fred Lefoe, Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers, talking about the QLD Land and Sea Indigenous Ranger Program which is State and Federal Funded.
We had: Tahlulah Tillett, Rugby player, talking about how she has just signed a 1 year deal with the NRLW Cowboys. Tillett is a long-time member of the Cowboys Women’s Academy and played four games for the Newcastle Knights during the 2021 NRLW season. William Barton, First Nations composer and performer, talking about how they…
We had: Eddie Synot, First Nations lawyer and researcher, talking about how the Uluru Dialogue releases more Yarning Circles for ‘Start a Yarn’ initiative. Start a Yarn is a national program inviting the Australian public to participate in virtual Yarning Circles to increase awareness and understanding of the First Nations Voice ahead of the referendum.…
We had: Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner, talking about better online experiences for First Nations people. The Albanese Government is supporting better online experiences for First Nations people as new research shows that more young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are turning to technology for cultural expression and engagement. Stella de Cos, Director, Community…
We had: Professor Gracelyn Smallwood, Professor of nursing and midwifery and advocate, talking about black deaths in custody. Professor Camilla Brockett, Deputy Leader of the Sport Performance and Business research program within the Institute for Health and Sport, talking about the urgent national survey to improve the safety and well-being of women in sport. Victoria…
We had: Fiona John, Event Director, talking about the Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival 2023. The Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival is a 3 day camping festival, Celebrating Culture and Recognizing History. For more info, check out their webpage: https://lauraquinkanfestival.com.au/ Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and PLO Stephen Grant from Edmonton Police, talking about the…
We had: Richard Harvey, Rhinologist and Professor of Rhinology & Skull Base Surgery, talking about how treatment is now available through PBS subsidy for Australians living with chronic nasal condition. Professor Daryl Higgins, Australian Catholic University (ACU) Institute of Child Protection Studies Director, talking about child protection, education and health services failing to provide culturally…
We had: Robert Davis, Co Founder and Program Director AsOneNyitting, talking about First Nations social enterprise keeping young people out of jail through connection to country. Brina Keating, Executive Manager, Queensland Ambulance Service Cairns Region, talking about the Cairns Operations Centre opening night, and the role of an Emergency Dispatcher and call taker. Courtney Marsh,…
We had: Grant Garland, Technical Representative of Brooks Australia, talking about why testing your smoke alarm is vital ahead of Test your Smoke Alarm Day (1 April). While smoke alarms should be tested once a month, just 10% of Aussies do it and one in two Aussies have disabled their smoke alarms in their homes.…
