We had: Emeritus Professor Maryann Bin-Sallik, talking about “In Our Own Right: Black Australian Nurses and Midwifes Stories. National Exhibition”. Professor Maryann was the first Indigenous person to graduate as a trained nurse from Darwin Hospital, and the first Indigenous Australian gain a Doctorate from Harvard University. Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses…
We had: Mikaela French, Solicitor at Marrawah Law talking about First Nations Fake Art. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art is how we tell our mobs stories and how we pass on our culture for generations to come. Due to the significance of our art and history, we need to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres…
We had: Bram Mason, General Manager at Black Duck Foods talking about how cultural harvest helps native tuber ‘go gangbusters’ in regional Victoria. Black Duck Foods in Mallacoota, Victoria is finding new ways to pay homage to traditional methods while growing native plants and species. Nini Mills, CEO of Nyamba Buru Yawuru talking about culturally…
We had: Sonya Tufnell, Senior Fundraising Manager at Orange Sky Australia talking about new research reveals a third of Aussies fear losing their home. Homelessness Week is this week (1-7 August) and shows homelessness is on the rise, with a staggering one in five Australians having experienced homelessness at some point in their lives. Rachael…
We had: Natalie Flecker, CEO of the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo 2022 talking about Guy Sebastian and Baker Boy ready to rock at Isa, and having a general yarn about the upcoming rodeo. The Mount Isa Mines Indigenous Rodeo Championships Concert on Thursday evening August 11 will deliver big time – led by Baker Boy,…
We had: James Clifford, Acting Principal Solicitor for Children’s Criminal Law Practice Aboriginal Legal Service, talking about Youth Koori Court launched in Dubbo to support young Indigenous offenders. It’s hoped the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system can be reduced by newly funded programs designed to prevent offending and give culturally appropriate…
We had: Stu Macleod, COO of The Westerman Jilya Institute for Indigenous Mental Health talking about artists come together for Indigenous mental health on World Suicide Prevention Day. The Jilya World Suicide Prevention Day Gala Dinner on September 10, hosted by The Westerman Jilya Institute to address the shocking rates of Indigenous child suicide in…
We had: Robyn Lambley MLA, talking about Northern Territory government facing calls to pause new post-intervention alcohol laws. Alcohol bans, have been lifted in some remote communities after federal legislation expired earlier this month. Robyn Lambley said the end to alcohol restrictions in some remote communities was fuelling domestic incidents in Alice Springs. Chris Croker,…
We had: Dr. Joel Wenitong, General Practitioner talking about the National Bowel Cancer Campaign launch. National Bowel Cancer campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people launched Monday 11 July. This campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of bowel screening and increase participation in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The Australian Government…
We had: Bereline Loogatha, Assistant Manager at Mornington Island art centre, talking about National Museum acquires over 400 artworks in partnership with Indigenous art centre alliance project, speaking on behalf of her mother Amy Loogatha, aunts Dolly Loogatha and Netta Loogatha who are featured in the exhibition . Alice Doyle, Associate Vice-Chancellor of the East…
