We had: Dr. Katrien Pickles, Senior Project Officer, Research and Policy at Royal Life Saving Society – Australia talking about how New data from Royal Life Saving reveals 549 children under 5 have drowned nationally in the past 20 years, Indigenous people are being urged to always keep watch. Carla Eisemberg, STEM Pathways Lecturer Charles…
We had: Jenni Nixon, Acting CEO First Nations Media Australia, talking about the First nations Media National Conference Converge. The CONVERGE gathering is to celebrate, showcase and recognise the value and necessity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media for getting our voices, views and our stories heard nationally and internationally. Tracy, Mother of Three,…
We had: Franchesca Cubillo, Executive Director Australia Council for the Arts talking about Purrumpa – a national celebration of First Nations arts and culture brings together leaders from across the country. Purrumpa, from the Kaurna language word meaning ‘to blossom’, is set to be the largest national gathering of First Nations arts and culture, convened…
We had: Donna Stanley, Experienced leader in Aboriginal mental health and wellbeing talking about how four incredible mental health heroes have been recognised for the 2022 Australian Mental Health Prize. Donna has been a tireless advocate for the mental health needs of her people, applying her knowledge of how Aboriginal communities’ social structures influence the…
We had: Clare McHugh, Aboriginal Languages Trust Executive Director, talking about how New South Wales has launched a strategic plan for Aboriginal languages. The New South Wales government and the Aboriginal Languages Trust have launched a five-year strategic plan to increase the use of Indigenous languages in the state. Mark O’Connor, National Claims Technical and…
We had: Keelen Mailman, Domestic Violence survivor talking about how First Nations Australians are highlighting their own domestic violence experience in new campaign. Currently, more than 1 in 3 Australians have experienced violence by a male perpetrator since the age of 15, compared to 1 in 10 by a female perpetrator, and First Nations women…
We had: Delia Rickard, Deputy Chair ACCC Consumer Rights, talking about the statement in relation to Youpla/ the Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund. The ACCC is warning funeral services providers not to mislead consumers about prices and to act honestly and transparently in their dealings with Indigenous Australians affected by the March 2022 collapse of the…
We had: Cody Graham and Jasmine Uhr from Shoreline, discussing Shoreline to promote and help other young Indigenous children think about pathway career ideas & sharing their experiences within the program. Devon Cuimara, Founder of the Aboriginal Male’s Healing Centre talking about how First Nations Australians are highlighting their own domestic violence experience in new…
We had: Ben Graetz, Festival Creative Director talking about Sydney WorldPride 2023 announces first four shows to be staged at the First Nations gathering space. Kicking off from 23 to 28 February 2023, this six-day showcase of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQIA+SB creativity will take over Carriageworks during Sydney WorldPride with an electrifying line-up…
We had: Kristy Masella, Managing Director at Aboriginal Employment Strategy, talking about how how the Aboriginal Employment Strategy is transitioning to full Indigenous control. Coinciding with Indigenous Business Month, the AES journey reflects the importance of this year’s theme ACTIONS TODAY, IMPACT TOMORROW, inspiring the next generation of First Nations business leaders and growth of…
