We had: My Kitchen Rules star Matt Moncrieff, talking about how he is calling on supermarkets to stock more native Australian products. Just over a week ago, Matt started a petition calling on Coles and Woolworths to start stocking native ingredients. It has since gathered nearly 4,000 signatures. Dane Cross, Spinal Life Australia Senior Advisor…
We had: Scott Willis, National President of the Australian Physiotherapy Association, talking about the current Medicare reform debate going on, which is featuring GPs very strongly. The APA’s been advocating a lot in the Medicare reform space of late, in their capacity as peak body of the largest allied health workforce. Councillor Kara Cook –…
We had: Lydia Miller, Indigenous Womens Development and Leadership Program Director, joined by 4 women, talking about Deadly Women’ workshops to be held in Cairns from August to November. Professor Stephen van Leeuwen, Curtin University WA Indigenous Professor in Biodiversity & Environmental Science talking about how he relished his life exploring Murujuga. Now he is…
We had: Kaley Nicholson and her mum Joanne, Founders of Yilam talking about how their COVID-era camping trip spurs First Nations-led outdoors business. Yilam translates as camp in Taungurung language, but can also translate as home. Nicholson said being out on Country, away from civilization, helped them make their decision to start Yilam. Laurie Lawrence,…
We had: Professor Reuben Bolt, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of First Nations Leadership Charles Darwin University, talking about the Aboriginal artist who designed the Aboriginal flag speaking at revitalised Nugget Coombs Lecture on Larrakia country last Friday 9th Sept. Harold Thomas, together with barrister Colin Golvan AM QC and solicitor Chrystal Dare, delivered the 10th Nugget Coombs…
We had: Katina Davidson, Queensland Gallery of Modern Art Curator of Indigenous Australian Art, talking about Queensland’s Embodied Knowledge show exhibits diverse range of Indigenous artists. With a strong First Nation presence, the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Arts’ recent Embodied Knowledge exhibition featured 19 artists from across Queensland highlighting issues of Indigenous…
We had: Genavie Tabui, athelete, joined by Tatyana King-Smith, Etuina Suavai, Aerielle Hobbler, Sareka Mooka and Esther Kebisu, talking about AIS partners with NRLW for world leading study into the impact of periods on health and performance. An-all female research team has come together at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) for a world-leading camp…
We had: Vanessa Lee-Ahmat, Social Epidemiologist, talking about recognising the importance of First Nations culture and healing past cultural and economic injustices. By taking early action to incorporate First Nation peoples and their rights into the early formation of the metaverse, society can be supported to move in the direction of recognising the importance of…
We had: Mark Holden, Solicitor for Financial Legal Rights Centre and member of the Save Sorry Business Coalition who have been working to help those affected by the ACBF/Youpla collapse, talking about First Nations advocates welcome commencement of funeral grants as ‘important first step’ for Youpla policyholders. Tammy Spiller, Clinical Nutritionist at The Banyans Medical…
We had: Thomas McIntyre, Executive Director of Service Strategy & Growth Act for Kids, talking about how new research reveals sex education is failing to prepare Aussie kids. This Child Protection Week (4-10 September) Act for Kids wants every parent and carer to ‘Get Comfy’ discussing consent, and healthy relationships with their kids and for…
