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…
We had: Sarah Wilde – Service Manager Mission Australia NDIS Patrick O’Donnell – Director of Origin Support Services Pty Ltd And Tara Barclay – Executive Assistant of Origin Support Services Pty Ltd Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give…
We had: Natalie Flecker, CEO, talking about the second annual Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships 2023 which took place last week. Patrick Cooke, CEO of Mona Aboriginal Corporation said, “This landmark indigenous rodeo event celebrates Indigenous culture and importantly, creates opportunities for Indigenous youth to train and become professional rodeo competitors.” Mount Isa Rodeo…
We had: Professor Mitchell Byrne, Charles Darwin University Head of School Human Services, and Director, Australasian Centre for Resilience Implementation for Sustainable Communities, talking about how Yolgnu Mental health resource aims to break down cultural differences. Tiahni Adamson, Indigenous wildlife conservation biologist, talking about National Science Week this year (12th-20th August). In her current role…
