National Talkblack – Logan Walsh
We had: Logan Walsh, proud Kamilaroi man, talking about his journey with studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Big achievement as the course requirements are high.
National Talkblack – Kyrun Kerr & Leanne Rose-Munro
We had: Cultural Emergence Co-ordinator – Kyrun Kerr and Bus Manager Leanne Rose-Munro from DJARRA, at the ICS Services – Employment Business Training Conference 18 – 20 September 2023.
National Talkblack – Daryn McKenny
We had: Daryn McKenny from the Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre, talking about how hundreds gather at PULiiMA Conference in Darwin to preserve Australia’s Indigenous languages.
National Talkblack – Jade McAlear
We had: ade McAlear, Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduate, talking about the special graduation held for her after her car accident. Jade was in a coma following a car accident when her parents Karen and Zac received her degree on her behalf last year. She has now accepted her bachelor of Occupational Therepy award herself…
National Talkblack – David Busta Maxwell & Anne Savage
We had: David Maxwell (Busta), and Anne Savage, CEO of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, talking about Prostate Cancer in Australia. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia and the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men.
National Talkblack – Jalara Wagner
We had: Jalara Wagner, Indigenous student at Australian Catholic University (ACU), talking about how she is inspired to teach due to the inequities in Indigenous student outcomes and her focus on giving back to her community and being a role model.
National Talkblack – Tiahni Adamson
We had:Tiahni Adamson, Indigenous wildlife conservation biologist, talking about National Science Week for 2023 (12th-20th August). In her current role as the Lead Community Engagement Officer for CH4 Global, Tiahni is part of a dynamic team that research and foster sustainable seaweed aquaculture, with a goal of zero methane agriculture.
National Talkblack – Courtney Peleseuma
We had: Courtney Peleseuma, student midwife studying at Australian Catholic University (ACU), talking about the Away From Base Program. The AFB Program is a great study mode in which Indigenous students are well supported with tutors to study online.
National Talkblack – Andrew Staite
We had: Andrew Staite, CEO and MD at Pinnacle, talking about the barriers faced by Indigenous LGBTQIA+ youth in education & careers. 40% of Aussies believe there are more barriers for First Nations LGBTQIA+ people to get into tertiary education and 46% believe it’s harder for First Nations queer people to get into corporate careers.
National Talkblack – Hayley Creed
We had: Hayley Creed, Indigenous teaching student at ACU, talking about the role she’s doing and the Game Changers program at ACU. Hayley says being a part of the Game Changers program has given her the confidence to embrace her heritage.
