Associate Professor Annabelle Wilson, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, speaks about a new academic study that has identified what dietitians and nutritionists need to do to make a stronger impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in the communities they serve; and Proud Kamilaroi woman, activist Cheree Toka talks about the successful five-year campaign to permanently fly the Aboriginal Flag on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With presenter Daniel James. Websit...
Jul 18, 2022•31 min•Ep 119•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter Daniel James speaks with Gunditjmara man Tom Molyneaux about his involvement with the recent 'For Kin and Country' exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance, which explores the personal stories of First Peoples’ service in the Australian Defence Force; and Uncle James Michael 'Widdy' Welsh, who is Treasurer of the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation, discusses a new animation his organisation produced to try and explain his and others' experiences, as members of the Stolen Generati...
Jul 08, 2022•33 min•Ep 118•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Anita Heiss is a proud Wiradjuri woman, the Professor of Communications at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit for The University of Queensland, an Ambassador for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, and an activist and an author. She talks with host Daniel James about the re-release of her book, 'Am I Black Enough for You?' ten years on, and its relevance in the current climate. With presenter Daniel James https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Jun 23, 2022•39 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter Daniel James speaks to Dr. Emma Lee, Associate Professor, Indigenous Leadership, at the Centre for Social Impact, Swinburne University, and trawlwulwuy woman of tebrakunna country, north-east Tasmania. Dr. Lee tells Daniel about putting forward a legislative model to implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a Voice to Parliament, without a referendum. She explores this further in her recent article on The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/first-nations-people-shouldnt-h...
Jun 14, 2022•23 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter Daniel James talks to Nerita Waight, CEO for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) about Indigenous imprisonment, the recent IBAC audit of Victoria Police handling of the complaints of Aboriginal people against police officers, and the impact the upcoming Victorian State Election may have on calls for law reform; and Marcus Stewart, Taungurung man and Co-Chair of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, talks about the appointment of a ‘Treaty Umpire’ which will be grounded in ...
Jun 07, 2022•42 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast Uluru Youth Manager for the Uluru Youth dialogues, and Cobble Cobble woman, Allira Davis talks with presenter Daniel James about the Uluru Statement From The Heart. To mark the 5th anniversary of the Statement, a new education campaign called 'History Is Calling' has been launched - urging all Australians to act and support a First Nations voice in Parliament. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
May 23, 2022•23 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast Professor Eleanor Bourke, Wergaia/Wamba Wamba Elder and the Chair of Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, talks about the launch of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission and its historic work into truth-telling, investigating past and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria since colonisation. With guest presenter Vanessa Morris (filling in for Daniel James). Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Apr 11, 2022•26 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast To celebrate International Women's day, we hear from Gumbaynggirr woman and PHD-Student Amba-Rose Atkinson who talks about the impact of climate change on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health health; then, Wiradjuri Woman Dr Michelle Kennedy discusses new ways of decolonising research. With guest presenter Vanessa Morris.
Mar 08, 2022•31 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast Wurundjeri and Ngurai illum Wurrung woman and Yoo-rrook Justice Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter talks about the development of the Roadmap to Hearing Elders’ Voices; and Statewide Community Justice Program leader for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) and Wiradjuri and Noongar woman Lee-Anne Carter talks about the rise in rates of self-harm of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners in Victorian jails and issues surrounding incarceration. With presenter Daniel James. Website: htt...
Mar 01, 2022•44 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast Latoya Aroha Rule is an Aboriginal & Māori, Takatāpui person residing on stolen Gadigal land, Sydney. They are undertaking their PhD at University of Technology, Sydney. Latoya speaks to Daniel about the Ban Spit Hoods Collective, who are petitioning for the immediate legislative ban on spit hoods in every state and territory following multiple reports of their use across Australia; and Shakara Liddelow-Hunt researcher and Yamatji woman, tells Daniel about the Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Know...
Feb 22, 2022•39 min•Ep 123•Transcript available on Metacast Wardaman, Luritja, Warramunga and Wagadagam man, and CEO of First Nations Media Australia, Dennis Stokes talks about the ‘Above and Beyond Broadcasting’ report, which explores First Nations media during the pandemic; and Founder and Managing Director of the ‘Strong Brother Strong Sister’ Foundation, Yorta Yorta man Cormach Evans, talks about the suicide crisis amongst the Indigenous population in Victoria. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Feb 15, 2022•39 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast CEO of the Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc (EMHAWS), Kellyanne Andy talks about the work of her organization, particularly amidst the pandemic. Kellyanne also touches on the number of Aboriginal people experiencing domestic violence, as well as incarceration rates of young people, and how this is reflected in the EMHAWS; and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation and Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Marcus Stewart talks about the Raise the Age ca...
Dec 21, 2021•38 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast Author and public Historian, Stephen Gapps talks about his new book ‘Gudyarra: The First Wiradyuri War of Resistance - The Bathurst War, 1822–1824’. The book traces the co-ordinated resistance warfare by the Wiradyuri under the leadership of Windradyne, and others such as Blucher and Jingler, that occurred in a vast area across the central west of New South Wales; and Gunai/Kurnai woman, and author Veronica Gorrie talks about her book ‘Black and Blue: A Memoir of Racism and Resilience’. The book...
Dec 14, 2021•39 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast Gooreng Gooreng man, and outgoing Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Justin Mohamed reflects on his former role and experiences as Commissioner; and Mutti Mutti man, member of the stolen generation, singer-songwriter, activist, and 3CR broadcaster Kutcha Edwards talks about issues facing First Nations people, including high incarceration rates, and 20 years of Beyond The Bars, 3CR's prison broadcast show. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/pr...
Dec 07, 2021•48 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast Yorta Yorta man and Chairperson of the First Nations Foundation, Ian Hamm talks about a range of issues affecting Aboriginal communities. Ian talks about the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of technology as a driver to showcase the issues that exist systemically within Australia. He also discusses Australia's deeply flawed justice system and how the system needs to be addressed. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Nov 30, 2021•47 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast Wiradjuri and Noongar woman, and Statewide Community Justice Program Leader for the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), Lee-Anne Carter, talks about the ‘Raise the Age’ campaign, which aims to increase the Australian age of criminal responsibility; and Gunnai and Monaro man, and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Paul Paton, talks about the environmental and cultural significance of the Murray-Darling basin. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www...
Nov 16, 2021•41 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast Chelsea Watego, Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman born and raised on Yuggera country, and Professor of Indigenous Health at Queensland University of Technology, talks about her collection of essays ‘Another Day in the Colony’. The book exposes the ongoing colonial violence experienced by First Nations people, and has been deemed ground-breaking – and a call to arms. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Nov 09, 2021•37 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast Bain Attwood, Professor of History at Monash University, discusses his book on Aboriginal activist and Yorta Yorta man, William Cooper. The book titled ‘William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story’, is a tribute to the work and life of the extraordinary activist; and Yessie Mosby, Ta Zenadh Kes Masig man, living in the Kulkalgal tribe area in the Central Torres Strait Islands, talks about being a claimant in the human rights complaint to the United Nations over climate change. With presenter Daniel...
Nov 02, 2021•45 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast Shaun Burgoyne talks about his career in the AFL, as well as his new book ‘Silk: Football, Family, Respect’; and Wergaia/Wamba Wamba woman and Chair of the Yoo-rrook Justice Commission, Professor Eleanor Bourke, talks about the Commission’s strategic priorities which will guide its task of investigating ongoing injustices faced by First Nations people. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Oct 19, 2021•39 min•Ep 102•Transcript available on Metacast Kuku Yulanji and Mualgal woman, and Chairperson of the Wet Tropics Management Authority, Chrissy Grant, talks about the recent regaining of ownership of the Daintree Tropical Rainforest by its rightful owners, the Kuku Yulanji people; and Gunditjmara woman and CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) talks about the vaccination rates in the Aboriginal community. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Ep 101•Transcript available on Metacast First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing is a dynamic Aboriginal community-controlled health service aiming to improve access to affordable primary health care in urban Melbourne. Wamba Wamba woman and Chief Executive Officer at First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing Karinda Taylor talks about how the Aboriginal community has been coping in a few Melbourne COVID hotspots. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Oct 05, 2021•24 min•Ep 100•Transcript available on Metacast Lee-Anne Carter, Statewide Community Justice Programs Leader at Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service, talks about the Federal Court case that has been launched against the Morrison Government, seeking fair and equal access to the Age Pension for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; and Wuthathi descendent and CEO of The Healing Foundation Fiona Cornforth talks about the importance of access to information for Stolen Generations survivors. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www....
Sep 28, 2021•39 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast Proud Wirlomin-Noongar woman and author Claire G. Coleman talks about her new book ‘Lies, Damned Lies: A Personal Exploration of the Impact of Colonisation’, a book taking the reader on a journey through the past, present and future; and Muruwari and Gomeroi man and investigative journalist and filmmaker Allan Clarke talks about his documentary ‘The Bowraville Murders’, which is screening on SBS, and shines a light on a case that has left many in Bowraville disillusioned and enraged with the jus...
Sep 21, 2021•45 min•Ep 98•Transcript available on Metacast Presenter, producer, and journalist Karla Grant talks about the situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak in Wilcannia, as well as her report on the situation for 'Living Black'; and Torres Strait Islander man and author Thomas Mayor talks about his new book ‘Dear Son’, sharing heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Sep 14, 2021•42 min•Ep 97•Transcript available on Metacast Brendan Kennedy, Tatti Tatti man and delegate for Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations (MLDRIN), talks about the impact of mismanagement and inaction on the rivers, explaining the significance of the rivers to the Aboriginal community, cultural flows research, and the impact of the Victorian Government’s withholding of monetary resources and lack of action; and Paul Paton, Gunnai, Monaro and Gunditjmara man and CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations (FVTOC) t...
Sep 07, 2021•39 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast Shannon Drake, Proud Wamba Wamba/Jaara woman and Executive Manager of Health and Wellbeing at the Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative in Shepparton, talks about the positive response from the local Indigenous community regarding the recent virus outbreak. Shannon talks about the operations at Rumbalara, touching on the holistic approach to services that the organization provides. And Steven Clarke, Proud Arabana and Erawirung man, talks about his role as Centre Manager of the new Dilin Duwa Centre ...
Aug 24, 2021•31 min•Ep 95•Transcript available on Metacast Gunnai-Gunditjmara woman, and Senator representing the Australians Greens, Lidia Thorpe, talks about the realities of the most recent ‘Closing the Gap’ report, as well as her experience as a Senator in Canberra. Senator Thorpe also discusses the Victorian Government’s Twelve Apostles offshore drilling plans; and Lionel Austin, Manager of the Preventative Health Unit at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) provides an insight into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout for Aboriginal communities....
Aug 17, 2021•50 min•Ep 94•Transcript available on Metacast Description: Palawa woman and artist Thelma Beeton talks about her artwork featured in Banj Banj/nawnta , an exhibition presented by The Torch at Counihan Gallery. Thelma talks about the meaning behind her artwork, as well as her connection with her best friend Stacey; and Tiriki Onus, Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Wurrung artist, filmmaker, academic, and Head of the Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at the University of Melbourne, talks ab...
Aug 03, 2021•37 min•Ep 93•Transcript available on Metacast Proud Wiradjuri woman, author, activist, and social commentator Professor Anita Heiss discusses her new novel Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray: River of Dreams , with presenter Daniel James. In this special long-form interview, Anita also discusses the surge of new writing by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors, and the place that First Nations writing now holds in the cultural landscape. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Jul 27, 2021•50 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast SNAICC CEO and Arrernte/Luritja woman Catherine Liddle, talks about the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, which is coming up on 4th August; and Yorta Yorta and Dja Dja Warung artist Jandamarra Cadd discusses collaborating on the statue of Nova Peris, which is currently on display at Federation Square. With presenter Vanessa Morris, filling in for Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission...
Jul 20, 2021•26 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast 
