We had: Adam Frew, from Yarrie Yarns Project, who was the partnership Category Winner at last years Queensland Reconciliation awards, talking about how nominations are closing soon for the 2023 Queensland Reconciliation awards. Wayne (Coco) Wharton, Indigenous Activist, having a 2023 survival day yarn with Trendy Trev about what this day means to him. Murrumu…
We had: Peter Cooley, CEO of IndigiGrow Native Bushfoods & Plants, talking about IndigiGrow’s new native nursery. Sydney-based Aboriginal non-profit organisation IndigiGrow is opening a new wholesale native plant nursery that will give it room to grow its business and provide work experience for school students and apprenticeships for Aboriginal youth. Belinda Lawton, National Manager…
We had: Dr Brook Garru Andrew, Powerhouse Artistic Associate, Wiradjuri artist, writer and curator talking about how Powerhouse Parramatta announces First Nations residency program in partnership with the Cité internationale des arts, Paris. Donna Franklin, Paediatric Research Fellow at Gold Coast University Hospital Children’s Critical Care Research Group, Menzies Health Institute, Griffith University and James…
We had: Luke Twyford, Child Death Review Board Chairperson at Queensland Family and Child Commission, talking about how First Nations People are encouraged to apply for positions on Queensland’s Child Death Review Board. The Board reviews the deaths of children known to Queensland’s child protection system. Given the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…
We had: Steve Renouf, Consumer Advocate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Champion at Australian Digital Health Agency talking about how to have a healthy 2023 and how to best prepare kids for back to school. Dr Leonardo Guida, Guida, Australian Marine Conservation Society shark scientist and conservation lead, talking about Australian & Queensland govts must…
We had: Stella de Cos, Indigenous Business Australia Director of Community and Customer Experience, talking about the boost for economic empowerment of First Nations Women. Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) announced yesterday that applications are open for an exciting opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Interested female-led Social Enterprises can apply for a partnership…
We had: Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC) Commissioner Natalie Lewis, talking about the First Nations children’s commissioners focus on kids in care. Australian First Nations children’s commissioners and guardians met in Brisbane last week to explore strategies that will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families across the country.…
We had: Jane Yettica, Blak Joy Host, talking about her Spotify Original Podcast ‘Blak Joy’ which launched on Monday 21st November. Murrawah Johnson, Youth Verdict Co-Director & First Nations Program Lead, talking about the Youth Verdict and the Bimblebox Alliance victory over Clive Palmer coal mine, after the historic human rights and nature legal decision.…
We had: Dr Debra Dank, Co-developer of the new program to guide First Nations students into health, education and arts. In January 2023, Charles Darwin University (CDU) will launch the First Nations Introduction to University for Health, Education, and Arts program, giving a taste of university for students interested in a career in health, education…
We had: Karen Bentley, CEO of Women’s Services Network – WESNET, talking about free car rides for victims escaping domestic violence. On average, a woman is killed every nine days by her current or former partner in Australia. A new campaign between Uber and Women’s Services Network (WESNET) will donate free rides to help victim-survivors…
