HERSTORY on RTRFM

Kankawa Nagarra is a Gooniyandi, Walmajarri Bunaba woman, a Respected Elder, teacher and international blues and gospel singer-songwriter who performs in Walmajarri, Kimberley Kriol, English, and the known languages of her area. Her music carries an underlying message: that of protecting the environment and connecting families to their traditional land. “The land is crying for its people and the people are crying for the land”. Kankawa Nagarra is devoted to the preservation and sharing of Indigenous language and culture, through her love of music and poetry. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kankawa Nagarra speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of blues, the interdependence of alcohol and music industries and her hopes for future generations. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Kankawa Nagarra is a Gooniyandi, Walmajarri Bunaba woman, a Respected Elder, teacher and international blues and gospel singer-songwriter who performs in Walmajarri, Kimberley Kriol, English, and the known languages of her area. Her music carries an underlying message: that of protecting the environment and connecting families to their traditional land. “The land is crying for its people and the people are crying for the land”. Kankawa Nagarra is devoted to the preservation and sharing of Indigenous language and culture, through her love of music and poetry. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kankawa Nagarra speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of blues, the interdependence of alcohol and music industries and her hopes for future generations. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Dorinda Cox is a Yamatji-Noongar woman with a strong record of working for social justice in her community; locally, globally and nationally. Dorinda is the mother of two daughters and small business owner. [Cox](https://greens.org.au/wa/person/dorinda-cox)has more than 20 years' experience working in government and non-government sectors and has made significant contributions to policy and advocacy in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and Aboriginal Justice. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Senator Dorinda Cox speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of representation and authenticity. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Dorinda Cox is a Yamatji-Noongar woman with a strong record of working for social justice in her community; locally, globally and nationally. Dorinda is the mother of two daughters and small business owner. Cox has more than 20 years' experience working in government and non-government sectors and has made significant contributions to policy and advocacy in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and Aboriginal Justice. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Senator Dorinda Cox speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of representation and authenticity. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy was one of the first women in Australia to be ordained priest and became the first woman in the country to be consecrated as a bishop in 2008. Born and raised in Melbourne, Goldsworthy left a career in hospitality to undertake her theological training at Melbourne's Trinity College Theological School. She arrived in Perth in 1988 and spent three decades serving as chaplain of Perth College and Rector of the parish of Applecross before being elected as the eighth archbishop of Perth in 2017. The following year, she was installed as the first female archbishop in the Anglican Church of Australia. She is the first woman to hold the title of Archbishop within the worldwide Anglican Communion, although two women have held similar positions internationally. Goldsworthy is on many of the key leadership boards of the Anglican Church and chairs the national Anglican Women's Commission. She also served as a Trustee of the Diocese of Perth and a member of the Boards of Anglicare and Amana Living Inc. A true glass-ceiling smasher, Goldsworthy's powerful leadership and enduring commitment to her profession make her an inspiration to women from all walks of life. Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2011. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, [Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy](https://www.perth.anglican.org/archbishop-of-perth)speaks to Bec Bowman about the exciting and challenging parts of her profession, as well as raising a family in Perth. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the [Western Australian Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/). Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy was one of the first women in Australia to be ordained priest and became the first woman in the country to be consecrated as a bishop in 2008. Born and raised in Melbourne, Goldsworthy left a career in hospitality to undertake her theological training at Melbourne's Trinity College Theological School. She arrived in Perth in 1988 and spent three decades serving as chaplain of Perth College and Rector of the parish of Applecross before being elected as the eighth archbishop of Perth in 2017. The following year, she was installed as the first female archbishop in the Anglican Church of Australia. She is the first woman to hold the title of Archbishop within the worldwide Anglican Communion, although two women have held similar positions internationally. Goldsworthy is on many of the key leadership boards of the Anglican Church and chairs the national Anglican Women's Commission. She also served as a Trustee of the Diocese of Perth and a member of the Boards of Anglicare and Amana Living Inc. A true glass-ceiling smasher, Goldsworthy's powerful leadership and enduring commitment to her profession make her an inspiration to women from all walks of life. Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2011. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy speaks to Bec Bowman about the exciting and challenging parts of her profession, as well as raising a family in Perth. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au

One of WA's leading environmental campaigners, Jess Beckerling has been instrumental in the development of State Government policies and initiatives around preservation of native forests. In the role of Convenor of the [WA Forest Alliance](https://wafa.org.au/), Beckerling helped secure the end of Native Forest logging across the state, for which the Alliance was awarded the [United Nation's Association of WA's Environment Award in 2022.](https://wafa.org.au/232638-2/) Award-winning in her own right, Beckerling has been recognised with the Conservation Council of WA Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award in 2015, and the [Bob Brown Foundation](https://bobbrown.org.au/) Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2021. Becklerling has been involved in conservation efforts since she was a teenager, participating in blockades across the state's south-west. With extensive knowledge of the ecology of WA's forests, Beckerling has also achieved a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Murdoch University. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jess Beckerling speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of taking climate action, and why grassroots and community involvement is crucial. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the [Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/). Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

One of WA's leading environmental campaigners, Jess Beckerling has been instrumental in the development of State Government policies and initiatives around preservation of native forests. In the role of Convenor of the WA Forest Alliance, Beckerling helped secure the end of Native Forest logging across the state, for which the Alliance was awarded the United Nation's Association of WA's Environment Award in 2022. Award-winning in her own right, Beckerling has been recognised with the Conservation Council of WA Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award in 2015, and the Bob Brown Foundation Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2021. Becklerling  has been involved in conservation efforts since she was a teenager, participating in blockades across the state's south-west. With extensive knowledge of the ecology of WA's forests, Beckerling has also achieved a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Murdoch University. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jess Beckerling speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of taking climate action, and why grassroots and community involvement is crucial. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Born in Perth in the late 1920s, Laura Tolliday helped pave the way for women in sport across Western Australia. A state champion in netball, [Tolliday](https://www.haveagonews.com.au/paper/06-2023/375digital.pdf) also excelled at table tennis and cricket, competing nationally across the three disciplines. Tolliday's influence in Western Australian sport has continued even after her retirement, with Tolliday focussing on the establishment of multiple community groups. Tolliday was instrumental in establishing a Netball Association in Merredin, and had a hand in promoting groups such as the Intergenerational Activity Network, Seniors Helping At Risk Kids, and Computer Links. Tolliday's extensive sports experience also helped to kickstart “Walkball”, a modified version of netball that reduces risk of injury. Laura Tolliday was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Laura Tolliday speaks to Bec Bowman about her experience pursuing a sports career as a woman in the 1940s, and the importance of getting involved in your community. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Born in Perth in the late 1920s, Laura Tolliday helped pave the way for women in sport across Western Australia. A state champion in netball, Tolliday also excelled at table tennis and cricket, competing nationally across the three disciplines. Tolliday's influence in Western Australian sport has continued even after her retirement, with Tolliday focussing on the establishment of multiple community groups. Tolliday was instrumental in establishing a Netball Association in Merredin, and had a hand in promoting groups such as the Intergenerational Activity Network, Seniors Helping At Risk Kids, and Computer Links. Tolliday's extensive sports experience also helped to kickstart “Walkball”, a modified version of netball that reduces risk of injury. Laura Tolliday was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Laura Tolliday speaks to Bec Bowman about her experience pursuing a sports career as a woman in the 1940s, and the importance of getting involved in your community. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

A celebrated Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu storyteller, Charmaine Papertalk Green's work has commanded attention and accolades across an array of areas, from literary awards to school curriculums. Writing and publishing since she was a teenager, Charmaine is a multi-hyphenate, with titles such as visual artist, author, poet, photographer, and academic under her belt. Frank and fervid, her work bridges topics that affect her community, such as loss, violence, and oppression. Charmaine is also a vocal advocate for support of First Nations women in WA's Midwest. Currently residing in Geraldton, she is the Chairperson for the Yamaji Arts Centre, an initiative she has been involved with for over 22 years. [Charmaine Papertalk Green](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-12/midwest-artist-charmaine-papertalk-green-wa-womens-hall-of-fame/102079002) was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Charmaine Papertalk Green speaks to Bec Bowman about all things , and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

A celebrated Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu storyteller, Charmaine Papertalk Green's work has commanded attention and accolades across an array of areas, from literary awards to school curriculums. Writing and publishing since she was a teenager, Charmaine is a multi-hyphenate, with titles such as visual artist, author, poet, photographer, and academic under her belt. Frank and fervid, her work bridges topics that affect her community, such as loss, violence, and oppression. Charmaine is also a vocal advocate for support of First Nations women in WA's Midwest. Currently residing in Geraldton, she is the Chairperson for the Yamaji Arts Centre, an initiative she has been involved with for over 22 years. Charmaine Papertalk Green was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Charmaine Papertalk Green speaks to Bec Bowman about all things , and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

M'Liss Henry grew up on a rural station in Condoblin, New South Wales, but her love for horses and horseriding has taken her all over the world. At age 21, Henry was selected as a reserve to go to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and subsequently rode racehorses for trainers in India and France. She finally settled down in Perth and founded the [Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre (CTRC)](https://claremonttherapeuticridingcentre.org.au/) in 1972, which became the first Riding for the Disabled in Western Australia. Over the past 50 years, Henry has helped people with physical and mental disabilities grow and connect with horses as chief instructor at CTRC. In 2008, she was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and Coach of the Year for the WA Disabled Sports Association for her service to her community and people with a disability. She has coached her students to compete on the world stage, in countries such as Taiwan, England, France, Italy, and the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles. She was also the Special Olympic Equestrian Coordinator for Western Australia in 2019.Henry's extraordinary achievements and passion for helping others makes her an admirable and influential individual. M'Liss Henry was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, M'Liss Henry speaks to Bec Bowman about her passion for horse riding, her most memorable moments at CTRC, and helping people with disability. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the [Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/). Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at[www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

M'Liss Henry grew up on a rural station in Condoblin, New South Wales, but her love for horses and horseriding has taken her all over the world. At age 21, Henry was selected as a reserve to go to the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, and subsequently rode racehorses for trainers in India and France. She finally settled down in Perth and founded the Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre (CTRC) in 1972, which became the first Riding for the Disabled in Western Australia. Over the past 50 years, Henry has helped people with physical and mental disabilities grow and connect with horses as chief instructor at CTRC. In 2008, she was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) and Coach of the Year for the WA Disabled Sports Association for her service to her community and people with a disability. She has coached her students to compete on the world stage, in countries such as Taiwan, England, France, Italy, and the 2015 Special Olympics in Los Angeles. She was also the Special Olympic Equestrian Coordinator for Western Australia in 2019.Henry's extraordinary achievements and passion for helping others makes her an admirable and influential individual. M'Liss Henry was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, M'Liss Henry speaks to Bec Bowman about her passion for horse riding, her most memorable moments at CTRC, and helping people with disability. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.  

Dr Parwinder Kaur is an award-winning Indian-born biotechnologist, responsible for pioneering genomic research through [DNA Zoo Australia](https://www.dnazoo.org/), of which she is currently Director. Genomic resources developed by Dr Kaur's team at DNA Zoo are currently being used across global conservation efforts for threatened and endangered species. Dr Kaur's work has also led to her founding of ExPlanta, which focuses on implementing bio-engineering solutions into traditional agricultural practices. Dr Parwinder Kaur was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Parwinder Kaur speaks to Bec Bowman about all things biotechnology, and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Dr Parwinder Kaur is an award-winning Indian-born biotechnologist, responsible for pioneering genomic research through DNA Zoo Australia, of which she is currently Director. Genomic resources developed by Dr Kaur's team at DNA Zoo are currently being used across global conservation efforts for threatened and endangered species. Dr Kaur's work has also led to her founding of ExPlanta, which focuses on implementing bio-engineering solutions into traditional agricultural practices. Dr Parwinder Kaur was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Parwinder Kaur speaks to Bec Bowman about all things biotechnology, and the importance of science for conservation efforts. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Dr Paola Magni, also known as Australia's “bug whisperer”, is a world-renowned forensic scientist, researcher, tech entrepreneur, and Murdoch University senior lecturer who specialises in using nature to solve crimes. Growing up in her hometown of Turin, Italy, she developed a deep interest in nature while exploring mountains, seas, and zoos with her mother. Magni is a pioneer in the use of entomology in crime scene investigations and one of only about 120 female forensic entomologists in the world. Her research and career opportunities have taken her far and wide to countries such as the United States, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and England. She decided to move to Australia after accepting an internship in Perth, which kickstarted her career in Australia. As an Associate Professor of Forensic Science at Murdoch University, Magni utilises virtual, augmented, and hybrid reality technology to create a learning experience that inspires and challenges aspiring forensic scientists. Her immense contributions to her field also include more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and the creation of a cutting-edge virtual reality smartphone app “SmartInsects” to help crime scene investigators, which has been downloaded more than 40,000 times. The demand for Magni's vast knowledge extends beyond Australia as she is often called upon by organisations worldwide for her specialist skills as a crime scene investigator and expert forensic witness. Most notably, she has been a Forensic Entomologist for the Italian Judicial System for nearly 18 years, contributing to more than 100 cases and managing the forensic entomology laboratory. Magni also spends her time giving back to the community by investigating animal cruelty and death cases for RSPCA WA and serving as Australia's ambassador for the Red Shoes project, which helps spotlight gender-based violence. Her trailblazing work has earned her numerous awards and achievements, including the 2020 Women in Technology WA Award, the Intrapreneur Business Award by Business News 40under40, and most recently, a nominee for the 2024 Australian of the Year. Dr Paola Magni was inducted in the[Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Paola Magni speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of nature and science, her most challenging crime scene investigations and the importance of clear science communication. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at[www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Dr Paola Magni, also known as Australia's “bug whisperer”, is a world-renowned forensic scientist, researcher, tech entrepreneur, and Murdoch University senior lecturer who specialises in using nature to solve crimes. Growing up in her hometown of Turin, Italy, she developed a deep interest in nature while exploring mountains, seas, and zoos with her mother. Magni is a pioneer in the use of entomology in crime scene investigations and one of only about 120 female forensic entomologists in the world. Her research and career opportunities have taken her far and wide to countries such as the United States, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, Singapore, and England. She decided to move to Australia after accepting an internship in Perth, which kickstarted her career in Australia. As an Associate Professor of Forensic Science at Murdoch University, Magni utilises virtual, augmented, and hybrid reality technology to create a learning experience that inspires and challenges aspiring forensic scientists. Her immense contributions to her field also include more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and the creation of a cutting-edge virtual reality smartphone app “SmartInsects” to help crime scene investigators, which has been downloaded more than 40,000 times. The demand for Magni's vast knowledge extends beyond Australia as she is often called upon by organisations worldwide for her specialist skills as a crime scene investigator and expert forensic witness. Most notably, she has been a Forensic Entomologist for the Italian Judicial System for nearly 18 years, contributing to more than 100 cases and managing the forensic entomology laboratory. Magni also spends her time giving back to the community by investigating animal cruelty and death cases for RSPCA WA and serving as Australia's ambassador for the Red Shoes project, which helps spotlight gender-based violence. Her trailblazing work has earned her numerous awards and achievements, including the 2020 Women in Technology WA Award, the Intrapreneur Business Award by Business News 40under40, and most recently, a nominee for the 2024 Australian of the Year. Dr Paola Magni was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Paola Magni speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of nature and science, her most challenging crime scene investigations and the importance of clear science communication. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Bangalore born Asha Bhat moved to Australia in 2004 and to the [The City of Albany](https://www.facebook.com/TheCityofAlbanyWA?__cft__[0]=AZWdCnbTHN25rr8eJVds0eB5kfcztg3joCnADRUCLSfadp0HnivcEZxYO5T4f89sxDdLQ7rAT9q9FfqsoPNY0SmL9pCkASOIguIgCbFMw0qq_N6qwUZqeTzVlfvwjhapcx3XKRQQPL6CZlrTQ7gfI9UDCUbRsF69s0e0q0PWMrVmJJZyptfn6ZiTZZ7oR0h305E&__tn__=-]K-R) with her family in 2008. Bhat started work at the [Southern Aboriginal Corporation](https://www.facebook.com/SACORP17?__cft__[0]=AZWdCnbTHN25rr8eJVds0eB5kfcztg3joCnADRUCLSfadp0HnivcEZxYO5T4f89sxDdLQ7rAT9q9FfqsoPNY0SmL9pCkASOIguIgCbFMw0qq_N6qwUZqeTzVlfvwjhapcx3XKRQQPL6CZlrTQ7gfI9UDCUbRsF69s0e0q0PWMrVmJJZyptfn6ZiTZZ7oR0h305E&__tn__=-]K-R) as a finance officer and has advanced to serve as their CEO, supporting the organisation in their vital community work in the areas of housing, family and domestic violence, suicide prevention and health. Asha Bhat was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Asha Bhat speaks to Bec Bowman about family, her care for others and sense of purpose. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at[www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Bangalore born Asha Bhat moved to Australia in 2004 and to the The City of Albany with her family in 2008. Bhat started work at the Southern Aboriginal Corporation as a finance officer and has advanced to serve as their CEO, supporting the organisation in their vital community work in the areas of housing, family and domestic violence, suicide prevention and health. Asha Bhat was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Asha Bhat speaks to Bec Bowman about family, her care for others and sense of purpose. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Christina Matthews is the CEO of WA Cricket, and she is one of only three women in the world to hold the position of CEO of a first-class cricket association. As a former Australian cricketer from 1984 to 1995, Matthews is Australia's most-capped female Test player and holds the record for the most dismissals by an Australian wicketkeeper. She served as wicketkeeper for the Australian Women's Cricket Team for 11 years and was Vice Captain for 4 of them. In 2019, she was named a finalist for West Australian of the Year, and in 2022, she was named WA Sports Administrator of the Year. Matthews is an inspirational and influential leader who supports diversity and inclusion as a member of the Champions of Change Coalition, which advocates for greater inclusion of females in sports leadership, boards, and senior management. Additionally, she is the WA Chapter Lead for the Minerva Network, which is a pro bono mentoring program for elite female athletes, and a member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for females in sports leadership. She sits on the boards of CEOs for Gender Equality, Youth Focus, Leadership WA, and Tourism WA. Her strength in leadership and outstanding contributions to the cricket community make Christina one of Western Australia's most influential individuals. Christina Matthews was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Christina Matthews speaks to Bec Bowman about her passion for sport and championing women in sports leadership. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at[www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Christina Matthews is the CEO of WA Cricket, and she is one of only three women in the world to hold the position of CEO of a first-class cricket association. As a former Australian cricketer from 1984 to 1995, Matthews is Australia's most-capped female Test player and holds the record for the most dismissals by an Australian wicketkeeper. She served as wicketkeeper for the Australian Women's Cricket Team for 11 years and was Vice Captain for 4 of them. In 2019, she was named a finalist for West Australian of the Year, and in 2022, she was named WA Sports Administrator of the Year. Matthews is an inspirational and influential leader who supports diversity and inclusion as a member of the Champions of Change Coalition, which advocates for greater inclusion of females in sports leadership, boards, and senior management. Additionally, she is the WA Chapter Lead for the Minerva Network, which is a pro bono mentoring program for elite female athletes, and a member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for females in sports leadership. She sits on the boards of CEOs for Gender Equality, Youth Focus, Leadership WA, and Tourism WA. Her strength in leadership and outstanding contributions to the cricket community make Christina one of Western Australia's most influential individuals. Christina Matthews was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Christina Matthews speaks to Bec Bowman about her passion for sport and championing women in sports leadership. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Cheryl Praeger was born and raised in Toowoomba, Queensland before moving to Brisbane to begin schooling. While attending Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Praeger developed an interest in teaching mathematics when she spent time helping other students with their work. From then on, she was determined to find out how she could further advance her skills in mathematics. Praeger was the first Western Australian recipient of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science in 2019, the first woman to be President of the Australian Mathematical Society, and the first pure mathematician to win an Australian Research Council Federation Fellowship. She taught for more than 30 years as an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at The University of Western Australia and became a Senior Honorary Research Fellow in 2021. She was the chair of the Australian Mathematics Olympiad Committee and the Australian Council of Heads of Mathematical Sciences, and served as Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science from 2014 to 2018. Her numerous awards and achievements have made her Australia's most cited pure mathematician, who is recognised for her contributions nationally and internationally. Cheryl Praeger was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in [2015](https://wawomenshalloffame.com.au/2015-inductee-biographies/). In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Cheryl Praeger speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of mathematics, teaching at UWA, women in STEM, and growing up in a country town. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at[www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Cheryl Praeger was born and raised in Toowoomba, Queensland before moving to Brisbane to begin schooling. While attending Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Praeger developed an interest in teaching mathematics when she spent time helping other students with their work. From then on, she was determined to find out how she could further advance her skills in mathematics. Praeger was the first Western Australian recipient of the Prime Minister's Prize for Science in 2019, the first woman to be President of the Australian Mathematical Society, and the first pure mathematician to win an Australian Research Council Federation Fellowship. She taught for more than 30 years as an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at The University of Western Australia and became a Senior Honorary Research Fellow in 2021. She was the chair of the Australian Mathematics Olympiad Committee and the Australian Council of Heads of Mathematical Sciences, and served as Foreign Secretary of the Australian Academy of Science from 2014 to 2018. Her numerous awards and achievements have made her Australia's most cited pure mathematician, who is recognised for her contributions nationally and internationally. Cheryl Praeger was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2015. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Cheryl Praeger speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of mathematics, teaching at UWA, women in STEM, and growing up in a country town. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Dr Betsy Buchanan BA LLB has worked voluntarily for 40 years to improve the lives of Aboriginal people. In 1971, she worked as a graduate lawyer in the Crown Solicitors office. Unusually, she then chose to volunteer as a legal and social welfare advocate for Aboriginal people. Dr Buchanan established the State's first Community Law Centre in 1976; she worked on cases involving housing evictions, the Disabled Child's Allowance, the reporting of child sexual abuse and the Royal Commission into Deaths in Custody. Dr Buchanan still works at the Daydawn Advocacy Centre offering legal and welfare assistance for Aboriginal people. Dr Buchanan was inducted to the [WA Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) for their work in Aboriginal Advocacy and establishing the states first Community Law Centre in 1976. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Betsy Buchanan speaks to Taylah Strano about trauma and truth telling. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Dr Betsy Buchanan BA LLB has worked voluntarily for 40 years to improve the lives of Aboriginal people. In 1971, she worked as a graduate lawyer in the Crown Solicitors office. Unusually, she then chose to volunteer as a legal and social welfare advocate for Aboriginal people. Dr Buchanan established the State's first Community Law Centre in 1976; she worked on cases involving housing evictions, the Disabled Child's Allowance, the reporting of child sexual abuse and the Royal Commission into Deaths in Custody. Dr Buchanan still works at the Daydawn Advocacy Centre offering legal and welfare assistance for Aboriginal people. Dr Buchanan was inducted to the WA Women's Hall of Fame for their work in Aboriginal Advocacy and establishing the states first Community Law Centre in 1976. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Dr Betsy Buchanan speaks to Taylah Strano about trauma and truth telling. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.  

Born in Pinjarra, The Hon. Cheryl Davenport AM was the driving force to ensure women and their medical practitioners in Western Australia were free of fear and prosecution if they chose to terminate their pregnancy. Davenport introduced a private members bill in the WA Parliament negotiating for women of Western Australia to be allowed safe and healthy reproductive choices. Davenport joined the Labor party in 1968 and was Secretary of the Mandurah branch from 1971. In 1989 Davenport was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as Labor member for the South Metropolitan area. She was subsequently re-elected in 1993 & 1996. More recently, Davenport was Past Secretary to Norfolk Island Government, advising the Norfolk Government on all legislative and governance matters, and has served on the boards of WA Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies and Outcare Inc. Cheryl Davenport was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Cheryl Davenport speaks to Taylah Strano about law reform, legacies and leadership. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Born in Pinjarra, The Hon. Cheryl Davenport AM was the driving force to ensure women and their medical practitioners in Western Australia were free of fear and prosecution if they chose to terminate their pregnancy. Davenport introduced a private members bill in the WA Parliament negotiating for women of Western Australia to be allowed safe and healthy reproductive choices. Davenport  joined the Labor party in 1968 and was Secretary of the Mandurah branch from 1971. In 1989 Davenport was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Council as Labor member for the South Metropolitan area. She was subsequently re-elected in 1993 & 1996. More recently, Davenport was Past Secretary to Norfolk Island Government, advising the Norfolk Government on all legislative and governance matters, and has served on the boards of WA Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies and Outcare Inc. Cheryl Davenport was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2016. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Cheryl Davenport speaks to Taylah Strano about law reform, legacies and leadership. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Jenny Davis OAM is well known to anyone involved in Australian theatre. An innovator in every sense, Davis emigrated from England in 1976 with her husband and two children. For many years, Davis was the director of the West Australian Youth Theatre and a writer for ABC schools radio. Through the medium of [theatre](https://theatre180.com.au/), she has combined the performing arts, education and community health. Her practice involves working with those living with Alzheimers, providing a way to integrate storytelling into how we treat the disease. A writer, director, and performer in her own right, Jenny Davis is living proof that retirement is an outdated concept. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jenny Davis speaks to Taylah Strano about aging disgracefully, the arts and the love of family. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Jenny Davis OAM is well known to anyone involved in Australian theatre. An innovator in every sense, Davis emigrated from England in 1976 with her husband and two children. For many years, Davis was the director of the West Australian Youth Theatre and a writer for ABC schools radio. Through the medium of theatre, she has combined the performing arts, education and community health. Her practice involves working with those living with Alzheimers, providing a way to integrate storytelling into how we treat the disease. A writer, director, and performer in her own right, Jenny Davis is living proof that retirement is an outdated concept. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jenny Davis speaks to Taylah Strano about aging disgracefully, the arts and the love of family. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

For as long as she can remember Lee Musumeci had a calling to become a teacher with a focus on children with disabilities. Through her dedication to the improvement of students' learning and wellbeing, the Principal of [Challis Community Primary School](https://www.challiscommunityprimaryschool.wa.edu.au/) has achieved amazing feats in the education sector. With the implementation of music programs at her school in Seville Grove, Lee has changed the school community's outlook on the importance of music in education. Musumeci's strong focus on First Nation and disability learning has also transformed the way educators approach student support; from the beginning of their education following through to the workforce. Musumeci has seen the education sector change and evolve throughout her years as a teacher and principal. She hopes for positive change to continue between teachers and students into the future. Lee Musumeci was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Lee Musumeci speaks to Taylah Strano about the importance of learning to read, play and the joy of music. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

For as long as she can remember Lee Musumeci had a calling to become a teacher with a focus on children with disabilities. Through her dedication to the improvement of students' learning and wellbeing, the Principal of Challis Community Primary School has achieved amazing feats in the education sector. With the implementation of music programs at her school in Seville Grove, Lee has changed the school community's outlook on the importance of music in education. Musumeci's strong focus on First Nation and disability learning has also transformed the way educators approach student support; from the beginning of their education following through to the workforce. Musumeci has seen the education sector change and evolve throughout her years as a teacher and principal. She hopes for positive change to continue between teachers and students into the future. Lee Musumeci was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2019. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Lee Musumeci speaks to Taylah Strano about the importance of learning to read, play and the joy of music. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Not a lot of people just stumble into owning a piggery, but Annette Howard did. Around 25 years ago, Annette entered the pork industry with her husband and describes it as a “seven days a week, 365 days a year” job - she'd just moved from the city and that was the end of it. The couple now have more than 20 000 pigs on their 1763 hectare property and she is on the Pork Industry Training Committee of WA, working to maintain quality in the industry. Alongside her busy life on the farm, Howard has been an active [Country Women's Association](https://cwaa.org.au/) member for 32 years. Passionately involved in scouting, she has been a cub scout leader and is now the Scouts WA branch commissioner for adult training - adding up to a total of 32 years of involvement so far. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Annette Howard speaks to Taylah Strano about contiki to a piggery, scouts and the love of volunteering for your community. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the [Western Australian Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/). Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Not a lot of people just stumble into owning a piggery, but Annette Howard did. Around 25 years ago, Annette entered the pork industry with her husband and describes it as a  “seven days a week, 365 days a year” job – she'd just moved from the city and that was the end of it. The couple now have more than 20 000 pigs on their 1763 hectare property and she is on the Pork Industry Training Committee of WA, working to maintain quality in the industry. Alongside her busy life on the farm, Howard has been an active Country Women's Association member for 32 years. Passionately involved in scouting, she has been a cub scout leader and is now the Scouts WA branch commissioner for adult training – adding up to a total of 32 years of involvement so far. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Annette Howard speaks to Taylah Strano about contiki to a piggery, scouts and the love of volunteering for your community. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Losing her eyesight at age 3 then one of her legs at age 9 to cancer hasn't stopped Kylie Forth from pursuing her dreams to be a competitive sailor. Forth has achieved amazing successes in her field including receiving many gold medals from global sailing competitions and representing her own blind sailing team in WA, Lost at See. Despite not having a national blind sailing team in Australia, Forth prospers in raising thousands of dollars to fund her team's international sailing competitions. Demonstrating strong leadership in her community, she has always been an advocate for encouraging more blind people to get involved with sailing. Kylie Forth was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2014. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kylie Forth speaks to Taylah Strano about stubbornness, rejecting stereotypes and racing with redheads. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Losing her eyesight at age 3 then one of her legs at age 9 to cancer hasn't stopped Kylie Forth from pursuing her dreams to be a competitive sailor. Forth has achieved amazing successes in her field including receiving many gold medals from global sailing competitions and representing her own blind sailing team in WA, Lost at See.  Despite not having a national blind sailing team in Australia, Forth prospers in raising thousands of dollars to fund her team's international sailing competitions. Demonstrating strong leadership in her community, she has always been an advocate for encouraging more blind people to get involved with sailing. Kylie Forth was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2014. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kylie Forth speaks to Taylah Strano about stubbornness, rejecting stereotypes and racing with redheads. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Lesley Akora came to Australia in 1991 as a Ugandan refugee. Despite being widowed with three children, she completed a double major in politics and sociology at Curtin University. Since her arrival in Australia, Akora has been a passionate mover and shaker in her community, pushing for culturally appropriate services and serving as the first female president of the African Community of WA. She has been the editor of WA newsletter, the African Voice, created an African Youth tutoring program and assists new refugees by finding them accommodation and employment. Currently, Akora works as an African Family Counselor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Lesley Akora speaks to Taylah Strano about surviving the rule of Idi Amin, her love of learning and helping those in need. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Lesley Akora came to Australia in 1991 as a Ugandan refugee.  Despite being widowed with three children, she completed a double major in politics and sociology at Curtin University. Since her arrival in Australia, Akora has been a passionate mover and shaker in her community, pushing for culturally appropriate services and serving as the first female president of the African Community of WA. She has been the editor of WA newsletter, the African Voice, created an African Youth tutoring program and assists new refugees by finding them accommodation and employment. Currently, Akora works as an African Family Counselor and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Lesley Akora speaks to Taylah Strano about surviving the rule of Idi Amin, her love of learning and helping those in need. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au. HERSTORY ON RTRFM – LESLEY AKORA  

Proud Badimia-Yamatji nyarlu (woman) and Ballardong Nyoongar yorga (woman), Janinne Gliddon has given more than 30 years of service to the improvement of Aboriginal women's health. Gliddon's dedication to her work stems from her passion towards addressing gaps in the healthcare sector which are culturally relevant for First Nations peoples' in both urban and remote areas. In 2018, Gliddon was acknowledged for her commitment to women's health with a [Churchill Fellowship](https://www.churchillfellowship.org/) also receiving [NAIDOC](https://www.naidoc.org.au/) honours. She then joined the WA Country Health Service in 2019 as the [Regional Aboriginal Health Consultant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinne-gliddon-37503481/?originalSubdomain=au) in the Wheatbelt Region, where she provided cultural support and advised a voice for Aboriginal communities across the region within the Executive Team. In her previous role as the Aboriginal Senior Health Officer at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), Gliddon initiated, directed and organised Australia's first hospital-based Aboriginal Volunteer program designed to support First Nation mothers in having a culturally safe and secure birthing experience away from country. Gliddon is currently involved in Murdoch University's [Ngangk Yira Institute for Change](https://www.murdoch.edu.au/research/nyi) as their Senior Aboriginal Research fellow. Jannine Gliddon was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jannine Gliddon speaks to Taylah Strano about family, trust and resilience. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Proud Badimia-Yamatji nyarlu (woman) and Ballardong Nyoongar yorga (woman), Janinne Gliddon has given more than 30 years of service  to the improvement of Aboriginal women's health. Gliddon's dedication to her work stems from her passion towards addressing gaps in the healthcare sector which are culturally relevant for First Nations peoples' in both urban and remote areas. In 2018, Gliddon was acknowledged for her commitment to women's health with a Churchill Fellowship also receiving NAIDOC honours. She then joined the WA Country Health Service in 2019 as the Regional Aboriginal Health Consultant in the Wheatbelt Region, where she provided cultural support and advised a voice for Aboriginal communities across the region within the Executive Team. In her previous role as the Aboriginal Senior Health Officer at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), Gliddon initiated, directed and organised Australia's first hospital-based Aboriginal Volunteer program designed to support First Nation mothers in having a culturally safe and secure birthing experience away from country. Gliddon is currently involved in Murdoch University's Ngangk Yira Institute for Change as their Senior Aboriginal Research fellow. Jannine  Gliddon was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jannine Gliddon speaks to Taylah Strano about family, trust and resilience. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.  

Born in Pakistan, Professor of Political Sciences and commentator on Muslim identities, [Samina Yasmeen](https://www.uwa.edu.au/Profile/Samina-Yasmeen) has achieved many accolades in her work representing Muslim voices in Western cultures. Growing up with a family who offered her the same academic opportunities as her brothers, Yasmeen says she felt her upbringing was progressive for the time. She moved to Australia at age 22 to study at Australian National University before eventually teaching at the University of Western Australia as a professor in 1988 where she would later meet her husband James Trevelyan (UWA Lecturer of Engineering), a Christian man. Professor Yasmeen has received grant opportunities to further her research on the social inclusion of Muslims. In 2014 she was acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday Honour List, she was recognised in 2011 with the Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award in the 39th annual WA Citizen of the Year Awards and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs 2012. Samina Yasmeen was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2012. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Samina Yasmeen speaks to Taylah Strano about love, faith, family and academia. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

Born in Pakistan, Professor of Political Sciences and commentator on Muslim identities, Samina Yasmeen has achieved many accolades in her work representing Muslim voices in Western cultures. Growing up with a family who offered her the same academic opportunities as her brothers, Yasmeen says she felt her upbringing was progressive for the time. She moved to Australia at age 22 to study at Australian National University before eventually teaching at the University of Western Australia as a professor in 1988 where she would later meet her husband James Trevelyan (UWA Lecturer of Engineering), a Christian man. Professor Yasmeen has received grant opportunities to further her research on the social inclusion of Muslims. In 2014 she was acknowledged in the Queen's Birthday Honour List, she was recognised in 2011 with the Sir Ronald Wilson Leadership Award in the 39th annual WA Citizen of the Year Awards and is a fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs 2012. Samina Yasmeen was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2012. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Samina Yasmeen speaks to Taylah Strano about love, faith, family and academia. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

All before age 25, Theadosia Kurniawan has been acknowledged in Forbes Under 30, Asialink Business and the Young Community Citizen awards, twice. Growing up in both Jakarta and Perth, she believes in the importance of connecting people, cultures, and countries, and supporting the next generation of leaders. Thea is the founder of [TEDxUWA](https://tedxuwa.com/), WA's only entirely youth-run TEDx organisation. TEDxUWA reaches 500+ live audiences across Australia and over 1.2 million people globally with their online talks, continuously showcasing local ideas on the world stage. Kurniawan was inducted in the [Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame](https://www.wawomenshalloffame.com.au/) in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Theadosia Kurniawan speaks to Taylah Strano about her global travels, the power of young people and chocolate milk. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at [www.cbf.org.au](http://www.cbf.org.au/).

All before age 25, Theadosia Kurniawan has been acknowledged in Forbes Under 30, Asialink Business and the Young Community Citizen awards, twice. Growing up in both Jakarta and Perth, she believes in the importance of connecting people, cultures, and countries, and supporting the next generation of leaders. Thea is the founder of TEDxUWA, WA's only entirely youth-run TEDx organisation. TEDxUWA reaches 500+ live audiences across Australia and over 1.2 million people globally with their online talks, continuously showcasing local ideas on the world stage. Kurniawan was inducted in the Western Australia Women's Hall of Fame in 2022. In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Theadosia Kurniawan speaks to Taylah Strano about her global travels, the power of young people and chocolate milk. HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame. Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps. Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.