Podcasts about australian storytelling

The Australian Muslim Cameleers opened up the interior of Australia to settlers during the 19th and 20th centuries. Their work was tough and the life that they lived is a largely a forgotten chapter in Australia’s history. Join Saad Khalid, from 1CMS, as he explores how the ‘Ghans contributed to the development of today’s Australia. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

Pregnancy often involves prenatal screening and testing, that can be mystifying and confusing. 3CR’s Amy McMurtrie explores the potential impact prenatal tests have for our society through the lens of two parents. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

The so-called national homeless crisis continues to impact communities everywhere, from cities to regional Australia. Bay FM’s Mia Armitage shares stories from the Byron area on the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

The Country Women’s Association is at the heart of rural traditional values, so when a young, urban feminist comes knocking on their door, will there be a place for her in the organisation? Find out as Alice Ansara gives us a personal insight into a woman’s place in a small country town. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

Accessing transport can be a struggle for many, particularly if you have a disability. Transport engineer, David Brown, from Northside Radio, explores what is required from planners to overcome common barriers to access. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

Bernard Namok Senior designed the Torres Strait Flag, 27 years ago, but despite its continued use, it’s still not clear who owns the copyright to the design. Join Bernard Namok Junior from TEABBA as he embarks on a journey to resolve the copyright issues surrounding the flag that his father designed. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

In the Pilbara, the duties of a Yurala are handed down from father to son through the generations, as they are called on to perform songs and dances to make it rain. Ngaarda Media’s Marion Cheedy, tells the story of the last known rainmaker of the Yindijbarndi nation, who died of a broken heart following the construction of the Harding River Dam. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

In the north of Australia, enormous amounts of money are being invested in plans to irrigate using water from some of our wildest rivers. Wangki Radio’s Dylan Storer explores the situation in Australia’s North West and the lessons to be learnt from the failures in the Murray Darling Basin. Produced for the 2019 CBAA National Features and Documentary Series. Find out more at nfds.org.au

Aguer Athian brings us some stories from South Sudanese youth in Australia to give voice to the voiceless in Hear Our Voices. Produced by Aguer Athian of 3ZZZ, Melbourne. Supervising production by Maddy Macfarlane. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website

In Finding Voice, Bangladeshi poet and journalist Humayun Reza speaks about the challenges some writers face in Australia. Produced by Mick Paddon of Eastside FM. Supervising production by Sharon Davis. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

Aoife Cooke takes us to what’s formally known as a “medically supervised injecting centre", but is known to some as The Shooting Gallery. Produced by Aoife Cooke of 3CR, Melbourne. Supervising production by Georgia Moodie. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

In Hidden Carers, Meredith Gilmore sits down with two of the quarter million Australians caring for family members living with mental health difficulties. Produced by Meredith Gilmore of Coast FM 963. Supervising production by Ian Crouch. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

With over 30 years experience in organic farming, in Healthy Soils, Healthy Communities, Barry Green hears from a group of Australians concerned about the future of food, and the solution they’re putting on the table. Produced by Barry Green of Donnybrook Community Radio. Supervising production by Ian Hill. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

What if you need to overcome additional barriers in order to get up and run? Katharina Loesche meets a couple of joggers in The Runners’ Guide. Produced by Katharina Loesche of Radio 4EB, Brisbane. Supervising production by Kim Stewart. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

Nikola Van de Wetering returns to her hometown to dig-up the controversy sitting close to the surface in At The Coalface. Produced by Nikola Van de Wetering of 4ZZZ, Brisbane. Supervising production by Stephen Stockwell. Discover more at the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) website.

Mahendra Chitrarasu tells the story of his grandmother’s migration to Australia in To Say I Am Home. Produced by Mahendra Chitrarasu of Radio Adelaide. Supervising production by Nikki Marcel. Discover more at: https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/nfds-2018-say-i-am-home

Galaa means summer in the Dhurga language of the Yuin People, and in Wreck Bay, summer means fishing! In this episode kids will listen for the sounds of summer like cicadas singing and happy bongo rhythms, do the Rompy Stompy Crab dance, sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song, and learn Dhurga words associated with the season.

Dhagarwara means Winter in the Dhurga Language of Aunty Brenda’s mob, and in Winter the Lyrebird sings all day long. In this episode, kids will hear a story about the Lyrebird that teaches us about sharing and looking after each other. We'll also visit Great Granny Brown's for bunaan, ceremony, and sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song Dhagarwara.  

Aunty Brenda’s music calls the Spirit of Spring and kids are invited to join in and whisper the Dhurga word "Gambambara". When Gambambara arrives it’s the season of renewal and birth! Join Kamil for a walk as the bush comes alive, clap along with traditional Aboriginal instruments and learn about a special piano technique.

We find out how Grandmother Moon, Dhawara, plays an important part in the cycle of life on Mother Earth. While Grandmother Moon shines full and bright in the sky above Wreck Bay, kids are invited to imagine the sounds of the moonbeams sparkling on the water while the vibraphone plays a beautiful melody.

Through Aunty Brenda’s music ‘Footprints’ and teachings from Yuin Elder Noel Butler kids will learn the concept of ‘treading lightly’ on Mother Earth. We imagine footprints in the sand in Wreck Bay as we hear the bass clarinet and bongos create a rhythm that sounds like footsteps, and children can sing-along to Aunty Brenda’s song.

Classic Kids: Music for The Dreaming takes little ears on a journey through the sounds of the seasons on special Aboriginal land, Wreck Bay.  Featuring new compositions by Yuin woman and composer, Aunty Brenda Gifford, little ones will; discover how music can tell stories and create atmosphere, hear stories from Yuin Elders about living in harmony with nature, and learn new words from the Dhurga Language of the Yuin People.