We had: Teresa Corbin, Telstra Chief Customer Advocate, talking about how free payphones have become a lifeline for Australian’s in need. Since the introduction of free calls in August 2021, there have been a staggering over 40 million calls made, with more than 250,000 calls made to critical services like Triple Zero, Lifeline, Centrelink and…
We had: Trendy Trev, having a yarn with Michael Long down in Melbourne for The Long Walk. The walk began on Sunday, and they have now reached Broadford, Victoria. To register: https://thelongwalk.com.au/blogs/programs/day-4-key-info Jade McAlear, Australian Catholic University (ACU) graduate, talking about the special graduation held for her after her car accident. Jade was in a…
We had: Dr Emma Nicole, Senior project coordinator with the National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Project, talking about how the Inaugural National Indigenous Disaster Resilience Summit calls for more inclusion in planning. “When there are decisions made about the safety of communities and about protecting land, we don’t just need Indigenous voices at the table, we…
We had: Dr Sandra March, from UQ’s School of Dentistry, talking about Indigenous communities benefit from student-run dental clinic enhancing oral health. Research conducted by the University of Queensland has shown a dental clinic managed by students in rural Queensland has significantly enhanced the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. David…
We had: Piper Stewart, Founder of Bambigi – Aboriginal kids swimming, talking about helping 300 Indigenous kids learn to swim in Griffith. Piper started Bambigi when she was 12 to raise money for Indigenous kids’ swimming lessons. Bambigi has raised about $40,000 since its inception. Piper says she wants to help close the gap in…
We had: Teresa Corbin, Telstra Chief Customer Advocate, talking about how free payphones have become a lifeline for Australian’s in need. Since the introduction of free calls in August 2021, there have been a staggering over 40 million calls made, with more than 250,000 calls made to critical services like Triple Zero, Lifeline, Centrelink and…
We had: Dr Shannon Kilmartin-Lynch, Joint lead author and Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Postdoctoral Research Fellow at RMIT University, talking about how coffee offers perfomrance boost for concrete. “Inspiration for my research, from an Indigenous perspective, involves Caring for Country, ensuring there’s a sustainable life cycle for all materials and avoiding things going into landfill to minimise…
We had: Shamaiah Sullivan, Indigenous model from Cairns, talking about her modelling journey. She has been given an opportunity to walk in New York Fashion Week next month and she has been modelling now for 4 years. Cassandra Banks, President of the Law Society of NSW, talking about how the Council of the Law Society…
We had: Nathan May Music, Arabana , Yawuru and Marridjabin Singer, talking about his new single ‘Home’. As one of Adelaide’s hardest working live performers, May’s performed on countless stages, including the Adelaide Fringe Festival and the South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament event. He is also set to perform his new single at…
We had: Tahlia Liddle, talking about the Environmental documentary series, Larapinta, which premieres on NITV and SBS On Demand this August. Talia Liddle said: “My experience on Larapinta was life changing. Spending time with Elders and different communities along the river was an honour – listening and learning from voices that aren’t normally amplified.“ Dr…
