We had: Jahdai Vigona, a native of the Tiwi Islands, talking about this years award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award he won, after picking up Trainee of the Year and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year at the GTNT Awards earlier this year. Vigona is currently working…
We had: Joel Edmonson, CEO of QMF, talking about the Yarrabah Music and Cultural Festival taking place on the 30th April 2022. Only one hour’s drive from Cairns, Yarrabah is nestled between rolling green hills and crystalline sea – the perfect spot for a vibrant music festival. The free family-friendly event is presented by QMF…
We had: Tim Loh, Australian Taxation Office Assistant Commissioner, talking about tax time support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ATO continues to see increased demand for the dedicated and tailored support provided each year to make tax and super as easy as possible for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Scott Willis, Australian…
We had: Professor Stewart Lockie, Director of The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, talking about the Crown of Thorns and how they are affecting our reef. Crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks cause significant damage to coral reefs, and are one of the major causes of coral decline across the Great Barrier Reef over the past 40 years.…
We had: Vanessa Lee Ahmat, Social epidemiologist who specialises in Indigenous health, talking about what’s behind COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Indigenous communities? Vaccine hesitancy isn’t exclusive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, but factors like traumatic historical events, barriers to access and supply, and misinformation, have turned a tool of protection into a tool…
We had: Sean Choolburra, talking about getting the COVID-19 Vaccine and his experiences with it. Also speaking about how important it is for our mob to keep eachother safe! Chris Graham catching up again with Trendy Trev, talking about the first 30 motor homes arrive in Wilcannia. 25 days after COVID arrived in Wilcannia and…
We had: Dean Gibson, Aboriginal Film Maker, talking about how he’s casting a lens on Australia’s modern prison colony. He has been making documentaries for over a decade, telling stories of historical wars to political landmarks. But his latest project, capturing Australia’s brutal systemic incarceration of First People, is arguably his most challenging yet. The…
We had: Malachi Johnson, land and sea Indigenous ranger and Indigenous experience learner, sharing his story and talking about his connection to the sea. He is also a member of United Nations Youth Indigenous Focus, and works on the Crown of Thorns that are ruining our reef. Senior Sergeant Nicole O’Rourke and Senior PLO Tony…
We had: Tracy Adams, CEO of yourtown, talking about the concerns Relating to Suicide in teens higher during COVID-19. “Our professional counsellors responded to on average 20% more children and young people reaching out across March to August and making a connection related to suicide related concerns about themselves or others compared to 2020, with…
We had: Founder of Red Dust – Red Dust Healing is a cultural healing program that was developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and their families. The goal of the program is to heal and rehabilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders and those at risk of offending.The program is designed to examine…
