

Speaking Out
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Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.
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Aug 4, 2023 • 54min
A new book on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Cultural safety for First Nations people in the workplace
As conversations around an Indigenous Voice to Parliament intensify, many First Nations people are struggling under the weight of increased cultural load and challenges to their identity.

Jul 28, 2023 • 54min
First Nations Writing in Australia
A tribute to First Nations writing in Australia and those who have forged a path for new generations.

Jul 21, 2023 • 54min
Naabami (thou will/shall see): Barangaroo (army of me)
A new photographic exhibition featuring portraits of First Nations Women has been unveiled at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Jul 14, 2023 • 54min
NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders Pt.2
We profile prominent and highly respected First Nations Elders whose life experiences have helped shape generations of Indigenous people and communities.

Jul 7, 2023 • 54min
NAIDOC 2023: For Our Elders Pt.1
We pay tribute to the incredible contributions and sacrifices made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders.

Jul 2, 2023 • 54min
Reforming Indigenous Child Protection
Exploring the complexities of Indigenous out-of-home-care, and the work being done to address alarming trends within the sector.

Jun 25, 2023 • 16min
Everywhen: Australia and the Language of Deep History
Linguistic sociologist Jakelin Troy details her latest essay exploring Australia and the Language of Deep History.

Jun 25, 2023 • 54min
Referendum Bill passes through Parliament
A Bill to alter the constitution and enable an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed the senate, confirming the wording of the constitutional change set to be put to the Australian public at a referendum later this year.

Jun 25, 2023 • 27min
The First Inventors: The intersection between First Nations knowledges and science
A new documentary series eploring the intersection between First Nations knowledges and science.

Jun 18, 2023 • 0sec
Safe and Supported: A National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
Indigenous children remain 11 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than non-Indigenous children with poverty, housing, abuse and neglect all contributing factors.