We had: Nicole Dwyer, Workskil Australia chief executive, talking about how Indigenous women over 30 amongst most disadvantaged job seekers, new report finds. The findings by Australia’s largest not-for-profit employment services provider found that many First Nations women were struggling to find work despite a critical skills shortage. Jason Scott and Bunna Lawrie from Coloured…
We had: Steven Quinlan, Growth and Strategy Consultant at Touch Biotechnology, talking about how the TGA has approved a combined Triple Combo Rapid Antigen Test for RSV, Flu A/B, and COVID-19. Evie Wood, Co – Founder & President of Coolamon Community, talking about Coolamon Community charity packing essentials for expectant First Nations mums. Coolamon Community…
We had: Rob Ramjan, Board Director of Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia, talking about how Indigenous people impacted by serious mental health issues are being urged to reach out and get help. The key not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (MIFA), is bluntly warning that a massive 154,000 Australians who have a severe and complex…
We had: Carly Forrest, Mandandanji women from Roma, in south-west regional Queensland, talking about how Oxfam Straight Talkers return to Canberra for Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit. Selected for their wide-ranging and diverse experience as change-makers in their communities, the Straight Talk delegates are among more than 900 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women…
We had: Adam Shipp, First Nations educator, talking about yarning circles for children’s wellbeing. Junior Landcare officially launched its latest series of First Nations perspectives resources on Monday, May 1, developed to help support the creation and use of yarning circles in schools and communities. Landcare Australia Simone Hasker, Senior Marketing and Communications Manager at…
We had: Indigenous Ranger Malachi Johnson, talking about from ranger to Rome. Malachi has been a ranger for 4 years and was last year voted as a spokesperson for South Pacific Conference in Rome. He has now been voted to do it again this year. Jason Banks, Partnership Manager of TIACS, talking about TradeMutt celebrates…
We had: Marjorie Elworthy, First Nations Liaison Officer, talking about the Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament happening today. Monica Stevens, Creative Producer, talking about JUTE Theatre Company “I Gut This Feeling” show happening next Friday, 19th May. I Gut This Feeling is a clever and comical theatre experience to entertain and educate audiences, both young and…
We had: PLO Stephen Grant, Senior Sergeant Glen De Lai and Commissioner Katarina Carroll on Which Way Yarning, talking about workforce shortages and Indigenous recruiting. Dominic Smith, Owner of the Pundi Produce & Diramu brands, talking about Colgate-Palmolive seeks to inspire change with commitment to buy from First Nations growers. Colgate-Palmolive’s latest hand and body…
We had: Mandy Maysey, President of TSAA, talking about how Tourettes Syndrome is leading to unjust reactions from first responders in line with Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week last week (1-7 May). Jorian Cunliffe, CEO of the Montessori Children’s Foundation and Simah and Telita Banu, Master Trainers, talking about the Montessori Playgroup. They have been supporting…
We had: Simon Thornalley from Saltwater Eco Tours, talking with Trevor from the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023. Saltwater Eco Tours is a Sunshine Coast based tourism company forging a deeper connection to Australia’s Indigenous culture through unique marine experiences on board a beautifully restored, heritage- listed vessel. Maria Said AM, AM, National Allergy Council Director…
