Podcast appearances and mentions of meena singh

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.First up in this week's episode of Doin Time, Marisa speaks to Maggie Munn of the Human Rights Law Centre about the new laws in Queensland that will allow children to be given adult sentences, and how they will disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children. Next, she speaks to Trinity Ford, interim president of People With Disability Australia. Trinity gives us a summary of the year in disability rights across Australia. Lastly, we hear from Meena Singh, Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria, about Victoria's Youth Justice bill and the factors affecting human rights of young people in Victoria.  

Acknowledgement of Country//Headlines// Sanmati Verma - Legal Director at Human Rights Law CentreSanmati Verma, Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre, breaks down the violence of mandatory visa cancellation and the different experiences of non-citizens incarcerated in so-called Australia. Sanmati and Dr Claire Loughnan from the University of Melbourne explored these issues in a recent report on the Prison to Deportation Pipeline, which found that there has been a tenfold increase in visa cancellations on 'character' grounds since 2014, leading to a significant rise in people held in immigration detention for this reason. You can read the report at Human Rights Law Centre's website here.// First Nations listeners, please be advised that the following two segments contain discussion of the ongoing impacts of colonisation and genocide, cultural erasure, Stolen Generations, and child safety. Feel free to skip forward to the last interview, and that you can also always contact 13 YARN (13 92 76) and Yarning Safe'n'Strong 1800 959 563 for 24/7 mob only support.// Clinton Hayden - Wiradjuri Blak queer artist and writerClinton Hayden is a Wiradjuri Blak queer artist and writer based in Naarm/Melbourne who's practice spans photography, AI image creation, print, drawing, and bricolage to explore the intersections of personal and collective histories. In a recent article published in IndigenousX, Clinton addressed the homophobia and erasure that persists in cultural institutions of colonial Australia. This week, Clinton joins us to talk creative practice and resisting cultural harms.// Meena Singh -  Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria (Doin' Time)To mark Universal Children's Day on Wednesday 20th November, we revisit Marisa's April interview with Meena Singh on 3CR's Doin' Time show. Meena is a Yorta Yorta and Indian woman, and the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. With over 20 years' experience in legal and advocacy roles, in organisations such as Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and the Human Rights Law Centre, Meena discusses the holistic approach needed to advance the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people in Victoria, legally and beyond. You can listen back to the full interview on Mon 14 April here, and catch Doin' Time Mondays from 4-5pm on 3CR.// Amy Ciara and Tilde Joy -  Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your FenceFellow 3CR legends Amy Ciara and Tilde Joy join us to chat about the launch of their new show Kill Your Lawn and Kick Your Fence, which hits the airwaves tomorrow at 9AM. Tune in for critical conversations about the ideologies that prop up our atomised lives in cities and suburbs, and how we smash them to build a different world, every second Friday from 9-10AM on 3CR! Mentions: Covid Safety Bloc Naarm Reach out to them via their instagram to request free personal protective equipment in Naarm, kids masks are also now available.// Beyond Bricks & Bars Fundraiser Birthday PartyGet down on Sat 14 Dec 5pm to 10pm at Kines in Brunswick. All proceeds raised will be donated to Beyond Bricks & Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund. You can purchase tickets here as well as donating to ITGD Community Fund and Beyond Bricks & Bars// Image credit: Philip Mallis, Flickr, 2021 [source].

'I'm the Aboriginal girl with the Indian name', says Melbourne lawyer Meena Singh, who is the Associate Director of Aboriginal Services at Victoria Legal Aid. - ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਦੀ ਵਕੀਲ ਮੀਨਾ ਸਿੰਘ ਭਾਰਤੀ ਪਿਛੋਕੜ ਨਾਲ ਸਬੰਧ ਰਖਦੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਔਰਤ ਵੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਲੀਗਲ ਏਡ ਵਿਖੇ ਆਦਿਵਾਸੀ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਟ ਡਾਇਰੈਕਟਰ ਹੈ।

National Reconciliation Week, celebrated from 27 May to 3 June, promotes understanding and respect between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community. It marks the 1967 referendum and the 1992 Mabo decision, and was initiated in 1996. Meena Singh, Victoria's Commissioner for Aboriginal People and Young Children, who has Indian heritage, speaks with Itee Dewan about the connections between Indian and Aboriginal communities.

*Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and discussion of Deaths in Custody.This week, Negar Panahi is welcomed to the show to discuss her work as Principal Managing Lawyer at Victorian Legal Service, and her advocacy around reducing the criminalisation of children and for more diversion opportunities for young people.  Also on the show is Meena Singh, a proud Yorta Yorta woman and Commissioner for Victorian Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She joins Marisa to discuss her work in advancing the rights and interests of Aboriginal children and young people in Victoria, and how to address the over-representation of Aboriginal children in child protection and the youth justice system.  

Ensuring our children become intelligent, independent individuals capable of handling life's challenges on their own is a paramount concern for parents. How can we make sure our kids grow up to be smart and able to do things on their own, even when we're not there? We want our kids to be not just book-smart but also equipped with the tools to navigate life successfully, even in our absence. It's like preparing them for a lifelong adventure where they can confidently face any situation. Meena Singh is an education expert, she is an accomplished entrepreneur with a history of running a successful K-12 education and childcare business. She shares her perception towards Digital Quotient, a complex skill essential in the current digital age. Dr. Singh explores connections between Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ), shedding light into the significant impact of technology on the lives of children.  This episode looks into Digital Quotient (DQ), consisting of eight essential competencies, offering insights into effectively navigating the intricacies of the digital world. Digital Literacy Empathy and Compassion Online Effective communication in the DIgital World Understanding and Sifting through Information Ethical use of Technology Continuous Learning and Adaptability Digital Well-Being Singh talks about the problems kids deal with online, like cyberbullying and dangers on the internet. She stresses how crucial it is for parents and kids to know the right way to behave online and to be kind. She also talks about measuring Digital Quotient (DQ), it's a real skill but not something you can put a number on. To measure it, you look at how good someone is at different skills and understanding both the technical and human parts of using digital technology. Check Out Dr. Singh's book Are We There Yet?, available on Amazon. Raymond Aaron has shared his vision and wisdom on radio and television programs for over 40 years. He is the author of over 100 books, including Branding Small Business For Dummies, Double Your Income Doing What You Love, Canadian best-seller Chicken Soup for the Canadian Soul, and he co-authored the New York Times best-seller Chicken Soup for the Parent's Soul. Raymond's latest, co-authored book is The AI Millionaire's Path: Discover How ChatGPT‐Written Books Become Bestsellers and How They Can Make You a Millionaire Author!. Aaron.com

Meena Singh is Yorta Yorta and Indian and is the Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People in Victoria. She lives on the lands of the Kulin people. We chat about: The history of Indian indentured labour in Fiji Her dad came to Australia to be a provider for his family Her mum always grew up with family and culture Asserting her Aboriginality more because of her very Indian name. A key mistranslation - Buppa FBIs - Fijian Born Indians The many ways parents show love - giving you packets of biscuits, cutting up your fruit, and making your bed Names that reinforce identity - my Blackest angels ‘Mother' tongue Colourism in India v being proud of being Blak Getting a lifelong love of learning from her mum The alienating experience of studying law Bringing your lived experience into work as a lawyer The recipe that is the colonial project Child protection involvement in Aboriginal communities and the fact that removal of children needs to be the last resort Pre-colonisation community structures Mixed Media: The Cummeragunja Walk-Off https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2022/02/03/what-was-cummeragunja-walk More Meena on SBS Hindi https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/audio/combat-stereotypes-with-stories-melbourne-lawyer-giving-voice-to-aboriginal-communities Educating Rita, play by Willy Russell Margaret Thornton https://law.anu.edu.au/people/margaret-thornton Mari J. Matsuda, ‘When the first Quail calls: multiple consciousness as jurisprudential method' https://www.northeastern.edu/lawstudentaffairs/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/When-the-First-Quail-Calls.pdf Our Youth, Our Way https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/inquiries/systemic-inquiries/our-youth-our-way/ Koori Youth Council Ngaga-dji project: https://www.ngaga-djiproject.org.au/ Hosted by: Maria Birch-Morunga and Kate Robinson Guest: Meena Singh Music by: Green Twins Edited by: Kate Robinson Special thanks: Footscray Community Arts, Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program, and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the eastern Kulin Nations. If you have any questions or feedback you can find us on Instagram @beingbiracialpodcast or send us an email at beingbiracialpodcast@gmail.com

To celebrate a decade of Cinema EOS, in this episode of Shutter Stories we speak to two acclaimed filmmakers on their experiences of the Canon range. First we hear from Jimmy Chin, who lets us in on his Canon Cinema EOS journey, including why he used an EOS C300 Mark II to shoot his award-winning documentary, Free Solo, and his experience of making his latest film, The Rescue. Our second guest is the highly respected cinematographer, Meena Singh, who worked on the hit Netflix series, The Confession Tapes, and tells us why Cinema EOS cameras and lenses have long been among her go-to kit. In the final part of the episode, Canon product manager Aron Randhawa talks us through the key technological developments and impressive range of high-performance cinema cameras that are available today. Visit our website: https://canon.sm/pro Follow us on Twitter: https://canon.sm/pro-twitter Join us on Facebook: https://canon.sm/pro-facebook Engage with us on Instagram: https://canon.sm/pro-instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://canon.sm/pro-linkedin Watch us on YouTube: https://canon.sm/youtube 

The last episode of What Happens Next? explained what we learned from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADC) inquiry, why Indigenous incarceration rates remained so high in Australia, and its impacts on our society.   What needs to happen to shift the needle in this complex issue?   In this episode, Dr Susan Carland talks again with Monash University pro vice-chancellor (Indigenous) and head of its William Cooper Institute, Jacinta Elston; criminologist Kate Burns; and Meena Singh, legal director of the Human Rights Law Centre.    These experts uncover some of the policies and initiatives needed for change to happen, and the role of localised actions as part of the solution. ‘With the last 30 years, they have been telling us, the community, what needs to be done to address this issue. So we need to be actually listening.' Dr Kate Burns See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 30 years ago, the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (RCIADC) was set up to investigate black deaths in custody, but in those three decades, very little has changed. Although the recommendations in the report continue to influence Australian social and criminal justice policy, many of the commission's 339 recommendations have yet to be implemented. Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are incarcerated at 13 times the rate of non-Indigenous people. Since the RCIADC, nearly 500 Indigenous people have died in police custody. In this episode of ‘What Happens Next?', host Dr Susan Carland is joined by Monash University pro vice-chancellor (Indigenous) and head of its William Cooper Institute, Jacinta Elston; criminologist Kate Burns; and Meena Singh, legal director of the Human Rights Law Centre. These experts explain what we learned from the RCIADC inquiry, and why Indigenous incarceration rates remain so high in Australia. We'll also learn what society could look like if we fail to re-imagine our policing and justice systems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marisa interviewed Meena Singh, Legal Director, Human Rights Law Centre about their latest media rebease, which stated that "Australia's top legal officers failing to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14, despite being handed an expert report overwhelmingly recommending that all states and territories and the federal government change laws to keep children out of prison." Marisa also interviewedEvan Van Zijl, Australian Unemployed Workers Union Sydney Co-ordinator, about the Nsw Lockdown, the Crona virus, the right to protest and workers' rights being erodeded during the Pandemic. 

Monday Breakfast 14 Junewith Phuong and Jacob // Welcome and Acknowledgement to Country //  It's Radiothon time! You can donate to keep 3CR on air using https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442 or phone up on 0394198377/ Any amount big or small is appreciated!// Jan Bartlett from Tuesday Hometime interviews Dr Tony Birch on the Free Palestine Melbourne's Nakba Event in May.// Jan Bartlett from Tuesday Hometime speaks with Sue Wareham from the Medical Association for the Prevention of War (MAPW) about concerns over the planned redevelopment of the war memorial in Canberra. // Marisa from Doin Time caught up with Alison and Desley from- Grandmothers against Removals (GMAR) recently to discuss the ongoing systematic racism against Indigenous Australians that has seen another stolen generation. // Tess and Meg from Done by Law report on the Raise the Age campaign, interviewing Meena Singh from the Human Rights Law Centre about increasing the age of incarceration.// Tess and Meg continue the discussion on Raise the Age, speaking with Anoushka Jeronimo from the Youth Law Program at West Justice.// MUSIC:Dig by Chasing GhostsEnergy (Freestyle) by SHRETA 

Headlines ‘Biloela family' daughter medically evacuated from Christmas Island Kamala Harris says no to migrantsUS to leave Afghanistan Israel releases Sheikh Jarrah activistsNetanyahu faces being toppled Priya speaks with Meena Singh, Yorta Yorta and Indian woman and Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre, about the gendered and racialised harms of bail laws in Victoria, situating them within the broader context of ongoing colonialism. The impetus for this conversation was the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service's letter to the Victorian government published on 28 May 2021 calling for urgent changes to the current bail laws, of which Human Rights Law Centre is a signatory. You can read the letter and donate on VALS' website.Kannagi interviews Annette Herrera, the current University of Melbourne NTEU branch president and the first woman of colour to be in this role about the effects of funding cuts to unis on casual employees, women and gender diverse folk. Sam Watson joins Boe on Let's Talk to chat about the Disrupt Land Forces protest that has been happening at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, which has been hosting the Land Forces Australia Indo Asia Pacific International Land Defence Exposition.SongsLittle Things - Ziggy Ramo & Paul KellymOth - Dua SalehSuper Soul Sis - Warren GLife's Gone down Low - Lijadu Sisters

2021 marks the 30th anniversary of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and 26 May was the 24th anniversary of the Bringing Them Home report, yet state violence against First Nations people in so-called Australia continues unabated. This show links together specific concerns about draconian bail laws in Victoria with broader impacts of state actions on Aboriginal women and families.  We are first joined by Gamilaraay, Kooma and Muruwari singer, songwriter and actor Maurial Spearim, who speaks about her new track Sardine Baby. Sardine Baby pays tribute to survivors of the Stolen Generations, drawing on the story of Aunty Sharyn Egan. You can buy a copy of Sardine Baby here. Meena Singh, Yorta Yorta and Indian woman and Legal Director at Human Rights Law Centre then discusses the gendered and racialised harms of bail laws in Victoria, situating them within the broader context of ongoing colonialism.The impetus for this conversation was the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service's letter to the Victorian government published on 28 May 2021 calling for urgent changes to the current bail laws, of which Human Rights Law Centre is a signatory. You can read the letter here on VALS' website. You can also donate to VALS to support their important work for the Victorian Aboriginal community here.

We're exploring the connections between land, law and spirituality with three Indigenous women: Dr Christine Black, Theresa Ardler and Meena Singh.

We're exploring the connections between land, law and spirituality with three Indigenous women: Dr Christine Black, Theresa Ardler and Meena Singh.

Tuesday Breakfast - 25 September 2018with Ayan, Lauren and Anya (we miss you George!) 7.00 am  Acknowledgement of Country7:02 am  News Headlines7.10 am  China Aleisse (Ah- lease) is a producer, director, writer and experience facilitator from Detroit Michigan, who settled here a few years ago.  She is the founder of Floating Key - a curatorial platform that centers Black elevation and PoC Solidarity in Naarm. China returns to Tuesday Breakfast to discuss her exciting collaborative show, Reclaiming the Name: A Journey to our Unsung Stories.7.20 am Community Announcements7.30 am Raquel Willis is a powerful black transgender activist and writer from the U.S. who was recognised this year as one of America's most influential African Americans on The Root 100, alongside Solange Knowles, Tamika D. Mallory and Patrisse Khan-Cullors. She has also been named in ESSENCE's Woke 100 Women, which honors the women who are blazing trails for equal rights and inclusion for Black people in America.7.45 am  Alternative News8.00 am Meena Singh is the Director Legal and Client Services of the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service and a proud Yorta Yorta woman. Meena joins us in the studio to discuss the recent Victorian Supreme Court decision that an Aboriginal man’s request to be sentenced by a Koori Court shouldn't have been denied. 8.15 am Idil Ali is a Senior Youth Practitioner at Drummond Street Services. A writer, performing artist, moderator and community organiser her work is centred in community autonomy, resistance and freedom. Idil alongside Meriki Onus of Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance - WAR, created the Idil Ali is the co-founder of the fundraiser, Naarm Imagining Abolition.  Idil joins Tuesday to share more information about the fundraiser.  Songsartist: Satyameva Jayate, Neha Kakkar, Dhvani Bhanushali, Ikkasong: DILBARartist: Seinabo Setsong: I owe you nothingartist: Kaiitsong:  Natural Womanartist: Sampa The Greatsong: FEMALEartist: Solange song: Cranes in the Sky

Tonight on Done By Law we spoke with Meena Singh from the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service about new laws expunging criminal records given to members of the Stolen Generations, the impact of anti-association laws on Aboriginal children, and VALS key asks for the 2018 state election.www.vals.org.au

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Meena Singh joins Writs and Cures to discuss the work of Aboriginal Services at Victoria Legal Aid.

Meena Singh joins Writs and Cures to discuss the work of Aboriginal Services at Victoria Legal Aid.