New, stronger screening laws for people wanting to work or volunteer with children in South Australia came into effect from 1st of July this year. The new working with children check replaces the previous State Government child-related screening check. It aligns South Australia with new national standards to increase the safety of children in our communities. Deputy Chief Executive of Department of Human Services, Lois Boswell and Chief Executive Officer of Volunteering South Australia and North...
Jul 07, 2019•23 min•Ep. 101
The Adelaide Guitar Festival kicks off today and will run for the entire month of July. The 2019 program includes Guitars in Bars, Winter School, Adelaide International Classical Guitar Competition and Resonance – where world-class musicians take their music to hospitals, aged care homes and community centres. Guitarist Cal Williams Jr treats listeners to a performance and Adelaide Guitar Festival Producer, Andrew Dundon, tells listeners what they can expect at this year’s festival.
Jun 30, 2019•26 min•Ep. 100
This year’s D3 Digital Challenge problem centres on the issue of ‘Digital Trust’ and is about being ‘Young, Online & Confident’. Next month young people in South Australia will tell entrepreneurs and innovative industry in SA what the real everyday problems they are facing when online. Young people will then go on to help inform the process and to judge the results. Commissioner for Children and Young People, Helen Connolly and AustCyber - South Australia Cyber Security Innovation Node Manag...
Jun 24, 2019•22 min•Ep. 99
Vaccinations are the best protection against a number of communicable diseases; including the flu, measles, mumps, chickenpox, whooping cough and meningococcal. Dr Louise Flood, Director of the Communicable Disease Control Branch in SA Health tells listeners all about the free immunisation programs available for both children and adults in South Australia.
Jun 16, 2019•23 min•Ep. 98
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival – the largest cabaret festival in the world – is in its 19th year this year and will feature more than 380 artists in 245 performances over 16 days and nights. Adelaide Cabaret Festival Executive Producer, Ebony Bott, tells listeners all about what they can expect at this year’s festival which promises to celebrate diversity, challenge cabaret stereotypes and entertain in intimate new spaces. Listeners are also treated to a song, Barefoot Boy , by festival performer...
Jun 02, 2019•10 min•Ep. 97
Reconciliation SA, a not-for-profit community and member-based organisation, is the lead body for reconciliation in South Australia. On this edition of ‘Our State’ Reconciliation SA Executive Director Shona Reid and Aboriginal musician and actor Nathan May talk about what Reconciliation means to them, why it is important to recognise Reconciliation Week and how the community can engage in the Reconciliation movement in South Australia.
May 26, 2019•23 min•Ep. 96
A new Online Accessibility Policy and Toolkit are now available to assist organisations make their digital platforms more accessible. Developed by the State Government in consultation with leading accessibility specialists including Vision Australia and Royal Society for the Blind (SA), the policy and toolkit have received global recognition for best practice. Hear DPC's Head of Digital Citizen Services, Nick Condon, and Tony Starkey from The Royal Society for the Blind detail the new tools on t...
May 19, 2019•24 min•Ep. 95
A new statewide education campaign will help householders figure out "Which Bin?" things go in. Its aim is to educate householders on how South Australia can maintain its world-leading recycling rates, and do even better. The campaign features a website to quickly search for advice on most common household items ( www.WhichBin.sa.gov.au ) and a hotline householders across the state can call for advice:1300 137 118. Chief Executive of Green Industries SA Vaughan Levitzke and Rawtec consultant Kat...
May 12, 2019•28 min•Ep. 94
Every public school in the state is being hooked up to a high speed internet connection thanks to an $80 million government investment. Find out more from The Department for Education’s Chief Information Officer, Scott Bayliss, head of ICT at Ardtornish Primary School, Steven Whitehead and students Phoebe, Imogen and Tyrone.
May 05, 2019•22 min•Ep. 93
The Myponga Reservoir Reserve is now open for members of the public to walk, run and cycle around bushland tracks, enjoy picnics and visit lookouts. Local Myponga businesses are already experiencing the benefits. Find out more from SA Water's Reservoirs Program Manager, Tara Hage and owner of nearby Smiling Samoyed Brewery, Kate Henning.
Apr 28, 2019•26 min•Ep. 92
Three of South Australia’s cultural institutions are offering young people some exciting opportunities to learn more about our state’s cultural heritage during these school holidays. Learn more from the Art Gallery of South Australia’s Dr Lisa Slade, the State Library of South Australia’s Mark Gilbert and the South Australian Museum’s Katrina Nitschke.
Apr 14, 2019•28 min•Ep. 91
Tasting Australia is South Australia’s premier eating and drinking festival and one of the pre-eminent food and wine festivals in Australia. Festival Director Simon Bryant and Programming Director Jock Zonfrillo are joined by star Italian chef Antonia Klugmann to talk about what’s on offer.
Apr 07, 2019•26 min•Ep. 90
Winners of the Governor’s Multicultural Awards were announced at Government House last week. Some of the recipients join His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia to talk about how the awards celebrate our state’s cultural diversity.
Mar 31, 2019•25 min•Ep. 89
The Governor’s Aboriginal Youth Awards are delivered through a partnership between Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation in DPC and the Office of His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia. Award recipients will get a certificate of recognition, a $3 000 bursary to help them reach their goal and mentoring for their career development. Find out more - including how to nominate - from His Excellency and the Director of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Kirstie Pa...
Mar 24, 2019•22 min•Ep. 88
From 1 January 2019, South Australian businesses with annual taxable wages of up to $1.5 million are no longer liable to pay payroll tax. Commissioner of State Taxation Julie Holmes, Business SA’s Anthony Penney, Revenue SA’s Erin Hill and the Managing Director of Littlehampton Clay Bricks and Pavers Mark Fiora talk about the changes.
Mar 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 87
South Australia’s unique appeal and outstanding potential for nature-based tourism have resulted in a number of partnerships between the private and public sectors. Find out more from the Department for Environment and Water’s Matt Johnson, the South Australia Tourism Industry Council’s Shaun de Bruyn and the Australian Walking Company’s Heath Garrett.
Mar 03, 2019•28 min•Ep. 86
The Superloop Adelaide 500 is widely regarded as one of the best touring car events in the world. Hear from the race’s General Manager Alistair MacDonald who talks about changes to this year’s program, event and concert precincts.
Feb 24, 2019•21 min•Ep. 85
Find out how a new initiative called ‘Ask for Angela’ aims to keep people in pubs and clubs safe. The Australian Hotels Association SA’s Wendy Bevan, the Women’s and Children’s Health Network’s Katrina Dee and the Strathmore, Woodville and Brompton Hotels’ Rebecca Barnes talk about this internationally recognised safety campaign.
Feb 17, 2019•23 min•Ep. 84
Our food supply is among the safest in the world, however each year an estimated 5.4 million Australians contract a food borne illness. Director of SA Health’s Food and Controlled Drugs Branch Dr Fay Jenkins talks about how to prevent them through good hygiene and safe food handling practices.
Feb 10, 2019•26 min•Ep. 83
While the number of children in state care has grown recently, there are now fewer families that are coming forward to help them. Chief Executive of the Department for Child Protection Cathy Taylor, Centacare’s Leanne Haddad and Amalie Mannik and foster carer Carol Murray talk about the challenges and rewards that come with caring for a foster child.
Feb 03, 2019•26 min•Ep. 82
Adelaide’s arts organisations are working together to maximise the impact of South Australia’s festivals on a national and international level. Executive Director of the Adelaide Festival Rob Brookman and Adelaide Fringe Director Heather Croall discuss the opportunities for collaboration.
Jan 20, 2019•27 min•Ep. 81
There are a number of people across South Australia who are helping to ensure that our parks and natural playgrounds are accessible to those of all physical abilities. Find out more from the Department for Environment and Water’s Yvie Eglinton and Sean Benz, and co-founder and Program Manager at Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries Inc. Carl Charter.
Dec 09, 2018•22 min•Ep. 80
South Australia’s first specialist entrepreneurial schools will deliver learning programs that will promote and encourage entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Find out more about our state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem from Chief Entrepreneur and Chair of Nova Systems Jim Whalley, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of start-up Daitum Ian Scriven and Principal of Heathfield High School Roy Page.
Dec 02, 2018•29 min•Ep. 79
Heatwaves can sometimes threaten the health and safety of vulnerable members of our community. Telecross REDi is a service activated by the Department of Human Services when an extreme weather event is declared. Director of Concessions and Support Services in DHS Katherine Hawkins, the Bureau of Meteorology’s State Manager (SA) John Nairn and Acting Director of Red Cross South Australia and Red Cross State Manager of Emergency Services Jai O’Toole discuss how this vital service works.
Nov 25, 2018•26 min•Ep. 76
Each year, TAFE SA accepts more than 70,000 student enrolments and delivers training at over 300 locations right across South Australia. Learn more from TAFE SA’s Alex Reid and fashion design student Sarah Twyford who talk about South Australia’s largest vocational education and training provider.
Nov 18, 2018•25 min•Ep. 77
Cycling Australia has achieved consistent medal success at all major Games and World Championships over the past decade and its success has been underpinned by the consistent flow of local talent from the South Australian Sports Institute’s cycling program. SASI Director Wes Battams and Cycling Australia Head Coach of Men’s Track Endurance Tim Decker talk about plans for a custom designed multi-sport wind tunnel and dynamic bike-fit studio to be located in Adelaide.
Nov 04, 2018•6 min•Ep. 76
Remembrance Day 2018 is of particular importance as it commemorates the centenary of the Armistice that ended First World War hostilities. It also marks the culmination of four years of commemorative services and events, coordinated by Veterans SA and ex-service organisations in South Australia. Learn more from the Director of Veterans SA - who is also a veteran with 30 years of service - Rob Manton, and his colleague Bec Van Reesema who is the granddaughter of a WWII veteran.
Nov 04, 2018•23 min•Ep. 75
South Australia’s Home Battery Scheme will give 40,000 households access to State Government grants of up to $6,000 to help pay for the installation of a home battery system. These subsidies have been matched by $100million in finance from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation which will provide low-interest loans for the balance of the battery and new solar if required. Find out more from Minister for Energy and Mining, Dan van Holst Pellekaan, Sonnen’s Marc Sheldon and the Clean Energy Council’...
Oct 28, 2018•30 min•Ep. 74
The Port Adelaide Football Club’s Aboriginal Programs are seeing more and more Aboriginal students completing their year 12 studies and transitioning into further study and/or employment. Learn more from the club’s Paul Vandenbergh, the South Australian Aboriginal Sports Training Academy’s Rigby Barnes and program coordinator of Port Adelaide’s Aboriginal AFL Academy Marlon Motlop.
Oct 21, 2018•16 min•Ep. 73
This year’s Adelaide Fashion Festival features more than 40 South Australian labels showing on the runway – the most ever – among more than 20 events across the city. The festival’s creative director Chris Kontos, designer and creator of local label Autark, Sophia McMahon, and Liz and Eric Foubert from Caleche caught up with Alan Hickey to talk about the festival on this week’s ‘Our State’.
Oct 14, 2018•25 min•Ep. 72
