We had: Professor Maree Toombs, talking about the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize winners announced. The winners of the 2023 Australian Mental Health Prize have been unveiled at UNSW Sydney, celebrating exceptional individuals who have made significant strides in the realm of mental health advocacy. This year it includes two Indigenous Women, Prof. Maree Tombs…
We had: Alex Polson, Director Market Development APAC at SOURCE Global, talking about Indigenous Community Irrkerlantye welcomes sustainable drinking water solution after years of campaigning. Marrawah Law, Principal Solicitor, Leah Cameron, spoke about assisting the Queensland Government with consultation on the draft update to the South East Queensland Regional Plan which will support the development…
Rhoda Roberts, Artistic Director, talking about Shine on Gimuy happening 5-15th October. Shine On Gimuy is a major new First Nations event, led by Indigenous Creative and Cultural Guides who will bring a stunning art display to the Cairns waterfront. Shine On Gimuy Benjamin Gertz, Yes23 spokesman, talking about next month’s Voice to parliament referendum.…
We had: Amy Flannery, Songwriter, talking about unveiling ACE at Dusk and Captivating Artistry of Akala Newman. One of the star attractions for the evening is Akala Newman, a singer-songwriter of Wiradjuri/Gadigal heritage. Her artistry draws from realms of fantasy and magic; she challenges conventions about contemporary First Nations womanhood and advocates for living by…
We had: Dean Parkin, Campaign Director for Yes23, having a yarn with Trendy Trev about the voice to parliament. T Fisher, from the Australian Defence Force, talking with Trendy Trev from the Youth Summit in Porpuraaw. Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation Sunny Luwe, Indigenous Singer, and finalist for the 2023 Indigenous QMA earlier this year, talking…
We had: Mick Wilson, Pormpuraaw Mens Worker, yarning with Trendy Trev from the Pormpuraaw Youth Summit. Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation Artist ZMK, yarning with Trevor from the Pormpuraaw Youth Summit, doing music workshops with the young ones. PLO Stephen Grant and Inspector James Coate, talking about the First Nations Mayors Summit that took place in…
We had: David Maxwell and Bec Dent, talking about Prostate Cancer Campaign. One in every six men will get prostate cancer, it’s important to go and get checked. Dean Parkin, Campaign Director for Yes23, having a yarn with Trendy Trev about the voice to parliament. Sunny Luwe, Indigenous Singer, and finalist for the 2023 Indigenous…
We had: Leah Cameron, Founder & Principal Solicitor at Marrawah Law, talking about the new South East Queensland Regional Plan project Marrawah Law is assisting the Queensland Government with. Professor Craig Hassed, Deputy Director, Monash University Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, talking about R U OK? Day that took place yesterday. Lifeline number: 13…
We had: Billy Ashby, Concerned fisherman and Cairns resident, talking about the banning of fishing along the esplanade. 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. https://www.abc.net.au/…/puliima-conference…/102765862 Jamil Tye, Director of the William Cooper Institute at Monash University,…
We had: Chris Tanti, CEO of the Leukaemia Foundation, talking about how Matthew Doyle has united with leading cancer charity to amplify the voices of First Nations people. AC George Marchesini, Head of Queensland Youth Crime taskforce, having a general talk with Trendy Trev about what’s happening in the Cairns Community and the rest of…
