NAIDOC – Daisy Bindi: the girl who fought for more
Jun 29, 2022
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Daisy Bindi, a girl who fought for fairer pay and better working conditions for Aboriginal workers, leads a three-year strike to win those rights. The podcast highlights the oppressive conditions endured by Aboriginal slaves, Daisy's courageous stand, and her efforts to establish a new Aboriginal community and provide education for children.
Daisy Bindi organized a three-year strike that won fairer pay and better working conditions for Aboriginal workers.
After securing fair working conditions, Daisy Bindi focused on education, establishing a school to empower children to escape the cycle of slavery.
Deep dives
Daisy Bindi and the Struggle for Equality
Daisy Bindi, an Aboriginal woman, fought for fair treatment and rights for Aboriginal workers. She witnessed the cruel practices of the station bosses, who forced Aboriginal people to work for free and killed their dogs. Daisy organized a strike, encouraging Aboriginal workers to stand up for themselves and demand fair wages. Despite the risks of arrest and violence, Daisy rallied almost 800 workers to join the Pilbara strike. After three challenging years, their persistence paid off and station bosses began to pay wages. Daisy's leadership and determination brought about positive change for her people, leading to the establishment of an Aboriginal community and improved living conditions.
Daisy Bindi's Dedication to Education
After successfully advocating for fair working conditions, Daisy Bindi's next focus was education. She recognized the importance of literacy and wanted the children in her community to have the opportunity to learn to read and write. Despite facing personal challenges, including a leg amputation, Daisy persisted in her efforts. She secured funding for a school, where the young Moomaring children could learn in both their native language and English. Through Daisy's dedication, the children were empowered to pursue education and escape the cycle of slavery.
Daisy Bindi's Legacy of Freedom
Daisy Bindi, a resilient and courageous leader, left a profound legacy for her people. Her activism and determination brought about an end to the exploitative practices of station bosses. Daisy fought for equality and fair treatment, and her efforts influenced positive change. By organizing a strike and advocating for education, she empowered her community and ensured they would never be slaves again. Daisy Bindi's commitment to justice and freedom serves as an inspiration for generations to come.
Daisy Bindi couldn't understand why her boss paid wages to the white workers, but not to her. She was no different to them. And neither were all the other Aboriginal workers who were being treated like slaves.
In 1946 Daisy decided enough was enough. She helped lead a three-year strike which won Aboriginal workers fairer pay and better working conditions.
Narrated by singer, actor and radio presenter Christine Anu.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that the following episode of Fierce Girls contains the names of people who have died.
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