On the show today we chat with Anthony and Uncle Will Paulson. We talked about Anthony's journey from apprentice butcher to now working as a leader and manager in Cultural Education. We also get to hear Uncle Will share his story from growing up on a mission to getting a medical condition that changed his life. We yarn about the connected nature of police justice and health and how resilience, good choices, work ethic and role modelling can help you find your way in life. Bio's: Anthony Paulson ...
Nov 23, 2022•38 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On the show today we chat with Professor Marlene Drysdale, Dr Kali Hayward and Henry Neill who share their knowledge and expertise in helping GP registrars, or Doctors in training, learn the best ways to interact with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. They also share information on how to be a good ally.
Nov 16, 2022•40 min•Season 7Ep. 5
On the show today we chat with Les Collins who shares his journey from growing up in Cherbourg to being a member of the Brisbane chapter of the Black Panthers. And who, through his advocacy, helped shape the legal system, housing and health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, nationally. Mr Les Collins – Chair of the Board Aboriginal & Islander Health Training Advisory Committee (Kab-bai Committee) Les Collins is one of the pioneers to address Indigenous health inequalities in Queens...
Nov 09, 2022•23 min•Season 7Ep. 4
On todays episode, Dr Danielle Arabena yarns to Arly Mehan, The Love Warrior Celebrant and Death Doula, about her PhD in EcoAcoustics. We also delve into how Arly helps others use ceremony as a profound way of connecting to Kin in the seen and the unseen. Arly is a Birrbay and Dunghutti ceremony creatress living and working on Country near Guruk, what is now known as Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia. Arly is currently working within the wedding and funeral industries in an educaring approach to co...
Nov 02, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 3
On the show today we chat with Dr Tatum Bond, a Ngan'gi woman and emergency specialist about her journey into medicine, her love of remote and rural medicine, camping and her dogs. We also have a chat her important work with the Royal Flying Doctors servicing remote Queensland communities. Tatum is a proud Indigenous FACEM, whose heritage hails from the Ngajanji tribe, the rainforest people from the southern Atherton Tablelands. Tatum grew up in Tannum Sands in Central Queensland but has always ...
Oct 26, 2022•29 min•Season 7Ep. 2
::TRIGGER WARNING:: - A very powerful edition of our podcast, but also needs to be listened to with care. It contains strong themes and discussion of violence. On the show today we have our first international guest, Melissa Skeet. A Diné (Navajo) woman, derby and trail skater and passionate advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women and children. Besides our mutual love of skating, we talk about how both of our countries have incredibly high percentages of Indigenous women being murdere...
May 25, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 1
On the show today Dr Danielle Arabena is joined by her family, her sister Professor Kerry Arabena founder of the First 1000 Days Australia and her daughters Dr Kayla Arabena-Byrnes, a medical doctor and artist and Amy Arabena-Byrnes a Torres Strait Islander health worker and first year midwifery student. They discuss their family legacy, resilience, their different journeys into health.
Dec 02, 2021•45 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On the show today Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Dwayne Bannon-Harrison who comes to share his ideology of bringing back the warrior, to change the narrative, shift the mindset and help men regain their connection, healing and growth. He leads the way for change through a positive outlook and through the teachings of his Grandfather and his elders. Dwayne is a Yuin- Ngarrugu Descendant with connections to the Yorta-Yorta, Dja Dja Warrup, Watchabolic & Gunai language groups. Through 10 years ...
Nov 18, 2021•31 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Dr Claudia Collins who works as a senior medical officer and lead clinician at Yulu-Burri-Ba Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health on Minjerribah, Stradbroke Island. Having grown up in Far North Queensland, Claudia shares how her journey with med school and her work as a doctor sparked her passion with Indigenous and rural health. Claudia also shares some of the simple yet powerful teachings from community elders. Claudia is currently working as Senior Medica...
Nov 04, 2021•37 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On the show today Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Dr Casey Kalsi, an Indigenous GP who shares her journey of resilience after a significant motor vehicle accident put her on the path to her true calling. Along the way Casey experiences the highs and lows but shows she has the inner strength to keep going. There is something in her journey that we can all learn and grow from. Dr Casey Kalsi grew up in Brisbane and graduated medicine at the University of Queensland. Her diverse cultural background ...
Oct 21, 2021•23 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Jamie Marloo Thomas and Sara Jones, the Co-Creators & Directors of Wayapa Wuurrk. Wayapa is an internationally accredited and trademarked earth and mindfulness connection practice based on Indigenous wisdom, the very first of its kind. They chat about ways we can all reconnect to our innate wisdom and the great Mother by living in a mindful, sustainable and earth healing way. Wayapa Wuurrk Jamie is a proud GunaiKurnai man and Maara descendant and Sara is a Cana...
Oct 07, 2021•47 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Dr Danielle Arabena yarns with Professor Peter O'Mara about his journey into medicine, his work as the president of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA), his connection with spirituality and his special relationship with the Ngangkari. They also discuss the impact of racism on the health and well being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, how they experience in-health care and how this can cause potential barriers to accessing healthcare. Professor Peter O'Mara was Pr...
Sep 23, 2021•48 min•Season 6Ep. 1
On the show today we chat with Gamilaroi woman, Tracy Hardy, a dietitian, nutritionist and founder of Wattleseed Nutrition. Tracy talks about food insecurity amongst Indigenous communities, traditional food sovereignty and ways of nourishing our Aboriginal and Torres strait islander peoples with supportive nutrition. WE also learn that Joseph Banks was our first bio pirate - learn about this and so much more on todays episode. Bio: Tracy is a Gamilaroi woman, an Accredited Practising Dietitian/N...
Nov 25, 2020•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
On the show today we chat with, Danique Hanson a yoga teacher, social media influencer and Lululemon Ambassador. Danique talks about how covid lockdown and world events saw her confronting her white privilege while actively educating herself on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, racial barriers of access in the Wellness industry and using her social media platform to speak out against racial injustice. Bio: Danique is a Yoga Teacher, Fitness Instructor, Influencer and a passionate All...
Nov 18, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 4
On the show today we talk to Jame Telfer, a proud First nations woman and founder of essential oil wellness brand, Earth Blended. Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at 18, Jame was told she was infertile, at the age of 20 she gave birth to her first of four children. Jame's story through the births of her children starts with trauma of an emergency caesarian through to a empowering and healing VBAC birth on Country. Along this journey Jame comes to realise how this birth is healing for not...
Nov 04, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 2
On the show today we're talking to Angela Coe, a First Nations midwife, about her desires to decolonise maternal healthcare. Angela Coe is a Wiradjuri woman and First Nations midwife in the Sydney area. She has worked extensively as an Aboriginal primary healthcare worker, an Aboriginal child protection caseworker and a midwife. Angela has helped guide countless Indigenous women through their birth journey. Instagram: @Birthingourway Mentioned articles: Sister Cherisse Buzzacott: https://www.the...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Season 5Ep. 1
On the show today we chat with Associate professor Kelvin Kong. Kelvin is an ENT surgeon, a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and is passionate about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Bio: Dr Kelvin Kong, from the University of Newcastle's (UON) School of Medicine and Public Health, is an otolaryngology, head and neck surgeon and a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). He explains that hearing loss, often caused by Otitis Media (middle ear dise...
Oct 07, 2020•18 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On the show today we chat with José Fernandez, a Colombian registrar working at Toowoomba's Carbal Medical centre. José shares his experiences with discovering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, working in Indigenous health, palliative care and universal spirituality.
Sep 23, 2020•19 min•Season 4Ep. 4
On the show today we chat with Dr Ryan Dashwood, a fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. who talks about the importance the emergency department can have in the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Bio: Dr Dashwood is a fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. Dr Dashwood joined UWS School of Medicine, as a Lecturer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and is also involved in medical student support. Dr Dashwood started his car...
Sep 10, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Today on the show we are joined by Kylie Fox, a non-Indigenous woman who has transitioned from the harsh corporate world of communications and marketing to writing passionately about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well being. Bio: "I am a writer passionate about delivering engaging content on holistic health, wellness, mindfulness and eco-friendly sustainable living. I love working with clients who aim to inspire, educate or create positive change. I was given an incredible opp...
Aug 26, 2020•24 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On the show today we have the endlessly knowledgeable Uncle Wayne Fossey. Uncle Wayne is a fierce advocate for Indigenous land rights, environmental health and sustainable living. He shares some uplifting, informative and, at times, confronting stories. Don't miss this opportunity to absorb these Elder wisdoms; I hope you enjoy the show. Bio: "I was born in Nambour and raised on the banks of the Petrie creek in a tin shed with a dirt floor. My father was a soldier who returned from WWII and marr...
Aug 12, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Dr Danielle yarns with Dr John Buckley and Aunty Dr Mary Martin about their long standing and pioneering professional relationship in the landscape of cultural and medical education. Please enjoy this touching episode Dr John Buckley is a passionate GP and educator. He wants to instil an energy in future GPs to do great work with continual vigour. With over 35 years of experience in the health industry, Mary Martin's career began in the early '70s as a nurse at the Mater Hospital. Over the years...
Jul 29, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
On the show today we yarn with Indigenous cultural tour guide, Matthew Burns, about bush medicine, traditional hunting techniques and growing up on the beautiful and sacred Island of Minjerribah also known as North Stradbroke Island. Bio: Matthew Burns is a Quandamooka man and Traditional Owner of Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island. He has been dancing and sharing traditional stories and knowledge for over 20 years. Matthew talks about the significance of song and dance, artefacts, bush tucker...
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Today on the show we are joined by artist Dr Bianca Beetson (Director Indigenous Research at Griffith University). We discuss her impressive and moving work, unpacking the human experience, decolonisation on an individual level and sacred spirituality. Bio: Bianca Beetson is a Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi (Sunshine Coast) Wiradjuri (NSW) woman, Born in Roma Western Qld. Studied a Bachelor of Arts Visual arts at the Qld University of Technology from 1993 -95, Completed her Honours 1998 and Doctor of Vis...
Jul 01, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 3
On the show today we talk to Professor Gregory Phillips, a change-maker, thought-leader and medical anthropologist. We spoke about issues such as cultural safety, Indigenous health equality, western medical science and the importance of working in an Indigenous knowledge basis. Bio: Gregory Phillips is from the Waanyi and Jaru peoples, and comes from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. He is a medical anthropologist, with thirty years' experience in leading change in cultural safety, healing and decolonisa...
Jun 03, 2020•53 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On this special edition episode, Dr Danielle talks with Dr Geoff Spurling (Inala Indigenous Medical Service), Dr Kali Hayward (Senior GP Consultant, Aboriginal Family Clinic, Noarlunga and Medical Educator and Liaison Officer with GPEx), Tamika Campbell (Carbal Medical Service), Kenton Winsley (health professional and registered paramedic & Senior Adviser Dept. of Health in Northern Territory) and Dr Bianca Beetson (Director Indigenous Research at Griffith University) about the Covid-19 viru...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Dr Danielle yarns with Henry Neill, a cultural educator with James Cook University General Practice Training. They discuss cross-cultural education and how it has evolved from the tick-a-box mentality to the integrative health model we see today. More about Henry Neill: Henry Neill proudly identifies as an Indigenous Australian South Sea Islander with Torres Strait Islander heritage and very close connection to a number of Northern Peninsula Aboriginal Community Clans. He is also closely associa...
Nov 06, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Dr Danielle Arabena is joined by Aboriginal Elders, Uncle Colin Jones, Aunty Helen Kruger, Uncle Peter Reynolds for a discussion around life as an Indigenous elder and the changing landscape of Aboriginal health care. Together they explore: What is an Elder and what makes you an Elder The changing landscape in health What the apology meant to them What pressures and challenges they are experiencing within their communities
Oct 23, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On todays episode, Dr Danielle Arabena sits down with the team from Carbal Medical Services to discuss life working in an Aboriginal Medical Service in Toowoomba. They examine Indigenous health issues, as seen through the eyes of a Doctor, a clinic CEO, an aboriginal medical worker, a nurse and a programs manager. Guests: Charlie Rowe, Tamika Campbell, Amy Arabena-Byrnes, Dr Adrian Castelli, Brian Hewitt (CEO).
Oct 09, 2019•45 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Today, on Indigenous Health MeDTalk, Dr Danielle Arabena discusses; the 'First 1000 days Australia' program the importance of the environment in which a newborn will come home to epigenetics: which Dr Kerry Arabena has been at the forefront of research and implementation, and the household surveys conducted by Candice Raymond which bolster this research. https://www.first1000daysaustralia.com Dr Kerry Arabena A descendant of the Meriam people from the Torres Strait, Kerry's work has brought her ...
Sep 25, 2019•47 min•Season 2Ep. 2
