Podcast: National TalkBlack

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National Talkblack 030723

We had: Rae Johnston, talking about SBS and NITV’s NAIDOC Week 2023 line-up led by a new season of Going Places with Ernie Dingo, thrilling drama Firebite and the inaugural SBS Elder in Residence Oration. NITV Renee Coffey, CEO of Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, talking about Breaking the cycle of trauma: The importance of supporting…

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National Talkblack 300623

We had: Associate Professor Andrew Redfern, talking about the free Q&A to discuss breast cancer in Maori, Pasifika and Indigenous communities. In Australia, although Aboriginal women are 0.9 times as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they are 1.2 times more likely to die from breast cancer than the wider population. The five-year survival…

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National Talkblack 290623

We had: Herman, Aboriginal aged care worker in Broome, encouraging mob to consider jobs in the care and support sector, disability and aged care. “It’s often easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to trust another First Nations person to care for them. It can make all the difference in the initial care period”…

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National Talkblack 280623

We had: A message from BBM for Mums, Dads and all carers of kids under 5 years old. We asked YOU what you wanted to know about childhood immunisation. On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service, Dr Mark Wenitong will join us to share his knowledge of childhood immunisation. He…

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National Talkblack 270623

W had: Kim Richards MP, Chair of the Queensland and Parliament’s Education, Employment and Training Committee, talking about Cairns and Thursday Island community forums on vocational education and training. North Queensland students, employers and training providers can have a say on the state’s vocational education and training system at community forums planned for Cairns and…

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National Talkblack 260623

We had: Molly Hunt, Illustator, talking about ‘This Book Thinks Ya Deadly!’. This Book Thinks Ya Deadly! is an inspirational, illustrated compendium that celebrates the diversity and success of First Nations People. This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind. Dean Parkins, Campaign Director for Yes 2023, talking about the Come Together for Yes…

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National Talkblack 230623

We had: Peter Cooley, CEO of First Hand Solutions Aboriginal Corporation, organiser of the art fair, talking about the National Indigenous Art Fair unveils festival line-up. The National Indigenous Art Fair (NIAF) is back for its fourth season with a new festival program celebrating the diverse range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and…

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National Talkblack 220623

We had: Tanya Hall, CEO and Founder of hearts4heart, talking about how June 19 – 25 is Heart Failure Awareness Week – You’ve only got one heart. Don’t fail it. Over 500,000 Australians are living with heart failure, with many more potentially undiagnosed. Yvonne Bartlett and Abigail Marou, Kindy Zone Manoora, having a ganeral catch…

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National Talkblack 210623

We had: Emily Hall, Sports scientist, talking about MobMoves childhood exercise program tackling chronic disease to improve First Nations health. The children from the Yarrabah community are part of a program called MobMoves, learning valuable life skills and building a positive relationship with exercise. https://www.abc.net.au/…/mobmoves-first…/102467424 Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and PLO Stephen Grant from…

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National Talkblack 200623

We had: Naomi Appleby and her mum, Dianne Appleby, husband and daughter of Walaja Raw Bush Honey Founder, talking about their $330,000 Coles grant. Coles has announced the awarding of more than $3.6 million in grants to eight small and medium-sized businesses across Australia. Among the recipients is the Indigenous-owned family business, Walaja Raw Bush…

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