On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Leanne Brown, spokesperson for Apunipima and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service for Cape York Kidney Care, talking about their 2024 Queensland Reconciliation Awards win, in the Health and Wellbeing category. Their health program, is the first of its kind…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Hunter Page-Lochard, “Waru” writer, talking about Bangarra Dance Theatre’s “Waru” to make a splash in QPAC’s Playhouse this June. A journey of survival and discovery with our heroine Migi the turtle, the contemporary saltwater Lagaw Kazil (Island Children) story is inspired…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: John Leha, AbSec CEO, talking about transitioning to Aboriginal community-controlled care. Transition involves shifting the support of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care from non-Indigenous organisations to Aboriginal community-controlled organisations. Carers of Aboriginal children and the service staff who support them came…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Leila Guruwiwi, eSafetys Online Safety Campaigns First Nations media voice, talking about eSafety leading a First Nations component of an essential initiative: the Online Safety Campaign. The campaign raises awareness of the Online Safety Act 2021 – laws that protect Australians…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Bernard Namok Jnr, Co-author of “Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag”, talking about the release of his new book “Our Flag, Our Story: The Torres Strait Islander Flag”. Bernard was just a little boy when his dad, the…
We had: Brendan Kennedy, MLDRIN Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations Deputy Chair, talking about First Nations launch legal challenge against Commonwealth over consultation failures in Murray-Darling Water Resource Plan. A confederation of more than 20 Murray-Darling Basin First Nations has launched a legal challenge against Federal Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek’s approval of…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Thomas McIntyre, Act for Kids Executive Director Service Strategy and Growth, talking about Cairns Act for Kids and their services for May Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. The Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service is proud to present the Annual Breakfast…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Jack Reis, First Nations Cyber Security Expert, Calls on Community to Protect themselves Online against Cybercrime. Jack is urging First Nations people and community to take some simple steps to combat cyber criminals and keep themselves safe online with the launch…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Kenny Bedford, Reconciliation Australia Cairns-based Director, talking about this years National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June). National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Jungagi, Indigenous Singer and Songwriter, talking about his new single “Gummy Bamarra” the first time to be heard here on BBM 98.7FM Radio. Australian First Nations songman Jungaji releases his next single ‘Gummy Bamarra’ on May 31, a dedication to his…
