On todays National Talkblack via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: SNAICC-National Voice for our Children Chief Executive Officer – Catherine Liddle yarning bout “Damning assessment of governments to implement the National Agreement on Closing the Gap”. Minister for Indigenous Australians – Minister Linda Burney yarning about “The Albanese Labor Government has announced…
On todays National Talkblak via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Uncle Terry Donovan, Uncle Terry OAM is a Gumbayngirr/Biripai man of Nambucca Heads and has had diverse careers ranging from military service, working in local government and non-for-profit community services, to providing education to health professionals on Aboriginal cultural awareness. Edmonton Police…
On today’s National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Lauren Miller, senior research and policy officer Royal Life Saving Society – Australia . Gavin Wanganeen, speaking on the exhibition “The Lume”. Jenny Neighbour, Sydney Film Festival program manager. Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about…
On todays Talk Black via @NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Jerry Tucker, Bottoms English Lawyers Special Council speaking on major class action launched against Queensland government over First Nations reunification failure . Francoise Lane, CIAF’S artistic director, there’s a new year and a new opportunity at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, on the…
On todays National Talkblack via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we had: Sarah Corrigan, First Nations Ambassador for 33 Creative: Talking about the work being done towards a First Nations component for the Fee Free TAFE Campaign. Ciana Hastie and Ngapera, Representatives for Bama’s Got Talent: Talking about Bama’s Got Talent happening in Mareeba.…
On todays National Talkblack via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Kumiko Millward: School Savvys Program Lead, talking about School Savvy answering the call for back-to-school support and breaks new record. According to Centacare FNQ’s Executive Director Anita Veivers, the recent flood disaster and escalating cost of living have placed additional strain on…
We had: Prof. Isabelle Jalbert yarning about “Is too much screen time bad for our eyes” As evidence shows that the incidence of myopia (short-sightedness) is on the rise. Optometrists worldwide have also noted a myopia epidemic among children – something that genetics alone can’t explain. In fact, at current rates, half of the world…
We had: Michael Angeram, Optometry Development Consultant, talking about how optometrists ring alarm bells on excessive screen time. The research from Specsavers reveals that not only are young children aged 5-12 spending more than three times the amount on screens as recommended by the World Health Organisation, but both parents and teachers aren’t completely confident…
We had: Dr Lee White, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, talking about how remote Aussies don’t have equal access to household electricity protections. Remote and Indigenous communities’ power connections are more vulnerable compared to their regional and metropolitan counterparts, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU) and the Tangentyere Research…
On todays National Talkblack via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Mundanara Bayles, talking about the Indigenous led podcast network, BlakCast, which launched in partnership with ARN’s iHeart. Launching in partnership with ARN’s iHeart, BlakCast empowers First Nations Peoples and people of colour to reclaim their narratives, strengthen cultural identity and contribute to…
