We had: Leah Cameron, Managing Director and Principal Solicitor for Marrawah Law discussing refinancing your home mortgage – is it worth it? Katie, a Butterfly Foundation Champion talking about Butterfly Foundation’s Talking Helps Campaign to support marginalised people with eating disorders and body image issues. Katie has a lived experience of anorexia and bulimia. She…
We had: Nerida Packham, Medicines Line Manager at NPS MedicineWise talking about why you shouldn’t go looking for COVID-19 medicines. Dr Kris Rallah-Baker, Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) President discusses how AIDA welcomes funding boost to community-controlled sector. A funding pool is being established to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector in…
We had: Corey Tutt, Founder of DeadlyScience LTD talking about National Science Week that runs on the 15th to the 23rd August 2020. To find online events, virtual experiences and activities you can do in your own home, just google National Science Week. Dr Janine Mohamed, The Lowitja Institute CEO discussing new research that shows how the Aboriginal and…
We had: Elinor Kasapidis, CPA Australia Tax Policy Advisor discussing how the extension of JobKeeper gives businesses extra time to recover from the economic impacts of COVID-19. Mark Northam, Independent Education Union of Australia NSW / ACT Branch talking about clusters in schools. They union believes that it is imperative that non-government school employers should adhere to…
We had: Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford MP discussing the new national agreement on Closing the Gap and how it will see State and Territory Governments commit to 16 targets that include reducing the rate of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander incarceration. Wayne…
We had: Mi-Kaisha Masella, Aboriginal recording Artist speaking about her her collaborations with fellow artist Nooky to produce a new track One Point 5 that encourages young Aboriginal people to keep themselves and their communities safe from COVID-19. Listen to the track here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=635622850689835 Dr Benjamin Daniels, Research fellow at UNSW Medicines Centre for Big…
We had: Mi-Kaisha Masella, Aboriginal recording Artist speaking about her her collaborations with fellow artist Nooky to produce a new track One Point 5 that encourages young Aboriginal people to keep themselves and their communities safe from COVID-19. Listen to the track here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=635622850689835 Dr Benjamin Daniels, Research fellow at UNSW Medicines Centre for Big Data Reseach in Health…
We had: Sarah Jackson, Cancer Council Victoria Senior Legal Policy Adviser discussing how pregnancy health warning on alcohol products are being welcomed by the organisation. Robby Chibawe, Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service CEO talking about a new healthcare hub for Indigenous clients in Newman is the first primary healthcare facility of any type to be constructed for the town. The…
We had: Pauline Wright, Law Council of Australia President talking about how ‘Justice targets are just a wish list’ and her statement on lack of action to raise the age of incarceration. Professor John Thwaites, Chairman of Monash University‘s Sustainable Development Institute and ClimateWorks Australia discussing his recent appointment to prestigious The Lancet COVID-19 Commssion. Have something happening in your…
We had: Scientia Professor Henry Brodaty from UNSW Medicine and Advisory Board member of the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare discussing how Australia’s Health 2020 report shows one in five Australians have a mental health condition. Eileen Berry, Parent Guides founder talks about her new book ‘Teens 101’ that draws upon the latest research, expert advice, and practical…
