Podcasts about torres strait islander children

Today we are discussing improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.  My special guest is Professor Fiona Stanley, a prominent epidemiologist, public health researcher and former Australian of the Year.  With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 21 mins.

On Friday 4th August, on OneMob Breakfast! Lockie yarns National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, Coffs Cup, A SECRET Sound and More! PLUS Adam Close from ABCARE Coffs Harbour and Alanah Jack from Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School calls in for a yarn! Listen in to find out more! ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

Daniel Andrews has postponed urgently required bail reform for another 12 months. We revisit Claudia's conversation with Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO Nerita Waight about why the reform is so necessary and why it is taking so long. With the semester starting already for many of us, I will be speaking with Dr Joseph Crawford senior lecturer in management at the University of Tasmania, discussing student belonging at university, and how students can feel settled and make friendships.  Friday August 4th is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day.  We revisit a conversation with Dr Rikke on 'baby talks' using the Warlpiri language to help little kids to learn how to speak. Dr. Rikke Bundgaard-Nielsen is an experimental psycholinguist with a particular interest in acquiring and processing Australian Indigenous languages. Patrick speaks to 3CR Raise the Roof host Fiona York about what Labor's reintroduction of the Housing Australia Fund bill to parliament means for the housing crisis, and the potential for a double dissolution election if it does not pass a second time. Fiona also discusses the Housing for the Aged Report Launch event taking place on Thursday 10th August 2023 @ 12.15pm in Canberra and by Webex.

Catherine Liddle, the CEO of SNAICC the National Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, joins us for a powerful conversation about the lasting trauma of policy failures.She tells the incredible story of her family meeting Thomas Mayo and discussing the Uluru Statement from the Heart that he rolled out on the floor of her lounge room. “We could hear the beating of that heartbeat,” she said.Catherine also shares her insight on how poverty in indigenous communities is often misunderstood as neglect, the damage of covert racism, and why Alice Springs often becomes a political football. “Everything relates to policy, and we know that the wins are only as good as the government that gets them across the line.”Catherine Liddle is an Arrernte/Luritja woman from Central Australia. She's a leading advocate in upholding the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As CEO of SNAICC – the national voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, she works to strengthen, represent and amplify the voices of children and families.Sharon Bessell is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of both the Children's Policy Centre and the Poverty and Inequality Research Centre at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Arnagretta Hunter is the Human Futures Fellow at ANU College of Health and Medicine, a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at ANU Medical School.You can find full show notes at policyforum.net.Executive Producer: Hannah Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode will unpack the ongoing impact trauma has had and continues to have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and children. Over the past few years, there has been a greater awareness regarding understanding trauma-informed practice, and how it can be used to support the development and complex behaviours in infants and young children. Adam and Jo will discuss the importance of understanding the connection between trauma-informed practice, creating culturally safe environments and social and emotional wellbeing in early childhood settings.

On today's show we: celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, cheer on our Aussie athletes at the Commonwealth Games, meet a new superhero, visit a wildlife shelter in Tasmania and pat a champion dog. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How long does Garma Festival last? 2. Where are this year's Commonwealth Games held? 3. What type of wallabies will soon need extra care in Tasmania? 4. How many years ago is Wylah the Koorie Warrior set? 5. What breed of dog is Spryte? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What Indigenous Country is Garma festival held on? ANSWERS: 1. Four days 2. Brimingham, England 3. Bennett's wallabies 4. 40,000 5. Tenterfield terrier BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Yolngu

On today's show we: celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day, cheer on our Aussie athletes at the Commonwealth Games, meet a new superhero, visit a wildlife shelter in Tasmania and pat a champion dog. QUIZ QUESTIONS: 1. How long does Garma Festival last? 2. Where are this year's Commonwealth Games held? 3. What type of wallabies will soon need extra care in Tasmania? 4. How many years ago is Wylah the Koorie Warrior set? 5. What breed of dog is Spryte? BONUS TRICKY QUESTION: What Indigenous Country is Garma festival held on? ANSWERS: 1. Four days 2. Brimingham, England 3. Bennett's wallabies 4. 40,000 5. Tenterfield terrier BONUS TRICKY ANSWER: Yolngu

A new video telling the story of the Spirit of Sound storybook has been released as part of ongoing efforts to improve the hearing health of First Nations children. Wiradjuri man, father and actor Luke Carroll who stars in the Spirit of Sound storybook video, says Children's Day is an important time to highlight the benefits of hearing checks to help kids to be their best and dream big.

You might notice things sounding a little different for our current, In Conversation series for NAIDOC week will as we hand the reigns over to some of our other team members.In this episode, Simone Sexton, our Indigenous Inclusion Consultant, will be having a wonderful and insightful yarn with Aunty Jackie Huggins.As a young girl, Jackie had a dream. She knew she wanted to stand up for injustices and be on the side of life that created positive change. Jackie has also always been an avid reader, and thus was born her art of writing and storytelling. Dr Jackie Huggins is currently leading the work for Treaty in Queensland. A respected speaker on Indigenous issues, Jackie is also a well-known historian and author, with articles published widely in Australia and internationally. Her acclaimed biography of her mother, Auntie Rita, was first published in 1994, and in 2022 alongside her sister Ngaire they wrote a biography of their father, called Jack of Hearts: QX11594, Australia Post's first indigenous employee in Ayr QLD.Jackie was the former Co-Chair National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, former member of the National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, the Co-Chair of Reconciliation Australia, the State Library Board of Queensland and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. She was Co-Commissioner for Queensland for the Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families, and for several years was a Judge of the annual David Unaipon Award.You will also hear Jackie talk about NAIDOC week and what's changed over the years and the positive pieces of work she has experienced. You might also just hear a love story!Competition info:If you'd like to win a signed copy of 1 of the 6 books Jackie kindly left with us, all you need to do is:o Email retailacademy@auspost.com.auo Leave your nameo The best part you enjoyed about our 3 part series for NAIDOC weeko Leave where you would like us to mail the book toMore Info:· If you'd like to buy a copy of either Sister Girl or Jack of Hearth QX11594 we encourage you to visit Jackie's favourite QLD Bookstore online or in person. You can find them HEREAs always, we would love to hear from you. If you have any comments, questions, suggestions or queries, please feel free to contact our team by emailing them on: retailacademy@auspost.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aboriginal mental health researcher, Professor Juli Coffin was honored in the 2021 Western Australian Mental Health Awards for her work with Yawardani Jan-ga (‘horses helping'). This equine therapyprovides trauma-informed, culturally safe, client-centered and strength-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Western Australia. In this episode narrated by Dana Shen, Juli shares how ‘being' with a horse on Country can support and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in learning more about themselves, working through difficulties, and improving their social and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, you will learn: how horses can help engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people [08:26] how self-determination is best practice for healing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people [10:56] the importance of understanding your unconscious biases [23:58] why it's important to be flexible and allow time in this work [26:33] Further information and resources: What is Equine Assisted Mental Health? | Equine Assisted Therapy (equineassistedtherapyaustralia.com.au)

Aboriginal mental health researcher, Professor Juli Coffin was honored in the 2021 Western Australian Mental Health Awards for her work with Yawardani Jan-ga (‘horses helping'). This equine therapyprovides trauma-informed, culturally safe, client-centered and strength-based support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in Western Australia. In this episode narrated by Dana Shen, Juli shares how ‘being' with a horse on Country can support and guide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in learning more about themselves, working through difficulties, and improving their social and emotional wellbeing. In this episode, you will learn: how horses can help engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people [08:26] how self-determination is best practice for healing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people [10:56] the importance of understanding your unconscious biases [23:58] why it's important to be flexible and allow time in this work [26:33] Further information and resources: What is Equine Assisted Mental Health? | Equine Assisted Therapy (equineassistedtherapyaustralia.com.au)

Thirty years after the 1991 Royal Commission into Indigenous deaths in custody, many of its recommendations have yet to be implemented. Not only have we now reached the sad milestone of 500 Indigenous people dying in custody since its release, not a single person has been held accountable for any of these deaths. On this episode of Broken Chains we talk to Donna Meehan, an author and survivor of the stolen generation, about issues including Indigenous deaths in custody,  the Australian Black Lives Matter movement and her involvement in Kairos Prison Ministries. Links: Learn more about Donna's memoir  "It Is No Secret. The story of a Stolen Child" at Penguin books. Learn more about the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families  "Bringing Them Home Report (1997)  Find out more about the IPROWD program. Listen to stories about Christmas in prison on ABC Radio National's program 'Who's going to make the gravy.' Dodson, Pat (17 April 2021)."Thirty years on, I sense the same storm brewing around Aboriginal deaths in custody". The Guardian. Kirkwood, Ian (7 June 2020)."5000 turn out for Black Lives Matter rally the biggest in Newcastle for years". The Newcastle Herald. Valentish, Jenny (12 April 2021). "'I had not one friend in the job to debrief with': life as an Indigenous police officer". The Guardian. There have been 500 Indigenous deaths in custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody in 1991 nobody has been held accountable for these deaths. Indigenous people are six times more likely to die in custody than non-Indigenous people. Allam, Lorena (6 December 2021)."'Beyond heartbreaking': 500 Indigenous deaths in custody since 1991 royal commission". The Guardian.  Learn more about theKairos Prison Ministries program.    Views expressed disclaimer: The views, thoughts, opinions expressed throughout this series are solely attributed to the host and guests of the program and do not reflect those of the City of Newcastle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Jackie Huggins, a member of the Bidjara and Birri Gubba Juru peoples, is currently leading the work for Treaty/Treaties in Queensland. Her biography of her mother, Auntie Rita, was published in 1994, and in 2022 she will publish her biography of her father, Jack of Hearts: QX11594. A new edition of her classic work Sister Girl: Reflections on Tiddaism, Identity and Reconciliation was released in early 2022. Jackie is the former Co-Chair National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, former member of the National Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Co-Chair Reconciliation Australia, the State Library Board of Queensland and the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies. She was Co-Commissioner for Queensland for the Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families, and for several years was a Judge of the annual David Unaipon Award. About The Garret Read the transcript of this interview at thegarretpodcast.com. You can also follow The Garret on Twitter and Instagram, or follow our host Astrid Edwards on Twitter or Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Missed the Show on Wednesday 4th August 2021? Catch Up on what you missed right here. Lockie was LIVE from Pete's Place Engagement Hub for National Homelessness Week and National Day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. In this podcast, Lockie yarns with Anna Scott. The Coordinator at the Hub about Homelessness. ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

Missed the Show on Wednesday 4th August 2021? Catch Up on what you missed right here. Lockie was LIVE from Pete's Place Engagement Hub for Homelessness Week and National Day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. On this Podcast you can catch all the action from the Outside Broadcast. ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

Missed the Show on Wednesday 4th August 2021? Catch Up on what you missed right here. Lockie was LIVE from Pete's Place Engagement Hub for National Homelessness Week and National Day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. In this podcast, Lockie yarns with Amber Hamer (nee Mercy) about the great work that BMNAC do for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Community. ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

Missed the Show on Wednesday 4th August 2021? Catch Up on what you missed right here. Lockie was LIVE from Pete's Place Engagement Hub for National Homelessness Week and National Day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. In this podcast, Lockie yarns with Tamara about the Census and the Reporting Document that is available for our Communities' most vulnerable from Pete's Place and the Soup Kitchen. ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

Missed the Show on Wednesday 4th August 2021? Catch Up on what you missed right here. Lockie was LIVE from Pete's Place Engagement Hub for National Homelessness Week and National Day of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children. In this podcast, Lockie yarns with Aunty Julie Carey about the great work that Kulai do for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Community. ----- Weekday Mornings between 7am and 9am you will catch Lockie Skinner LIVE on OneMob Breakfast proudly brought to you by Ready Mob. Lockie is a Proud Gumbaynggirr Man from Coffs Harbour NSW. With a wealth of knowledge in Radio (Former Radio Announcer on 93.7FM Koori Radio), King of Community Engagement and Founder of OneMob Radio, Lockie is a young man that has a long list of achievements at only 25 years old. On this show, Lockie will be broadcasting from locations around Coffs Harbour where you can catch up with him and simply have a yarn. The Show will also include all the info you need to start your day! Community Events, Programs, General Info, Weather, Birthday Book, Surf and More!

What's going on this week? Well, let us tell you. We talk about doorbells, of course. What's up with Apple One and did you sign up? Ted Lasso—have you heard of it? The reveal of reverse sponsors! Plus some great picks for Media Corner... Fever Dreams 00:00:00

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day has been celebrated on the fourth of August every year since 1988.Kulasegaram Sanchayan presents the history of this Children’s Day. - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day - தேசிய பூர்வீக குடி மற்றும் Torres Strait தீவு குழந்தைகள் தினம், 1988ஆம் ஆண்டு தொடக்கம் ஒவ்வொரு ஆண்டும் ஆகஸ்ட் நான்காம் நாள் கொண்டாடப்படுகிறது. இது குறித்த நிகழ்ச்சியைப் படைத்தவர் குலசேகரம் சஞ்சயன்.

In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day on the 4th of August, and International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on the 9th, we're taking a look at five First Nations stories from Australia and afar…

In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on the 4th of August, and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on the 9th, we’re taking a look at five First Nations stories from Australia and afar…

In celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day on the 4th of August, and International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on the 9th, we’re taking a look at five First Nations stories from Australia and afar…

Gareth and Olly look at the impact European settlement has made on the indigenous population from the time of first arrival to contemporary times. Join us on Patreon for extra stupid political news, analysis and Gareth's blog. www.patreon.com/politicsovercoffee www.politicsovercoffee.com SHOW NOTES 1. Lousy Little Sixpence, 1983, by Alec Morgan details history of unpaid servitude of Aboriginal people. Available on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TfaXdI5Z8Q&list=PLEFw6Bo_vaYpBJ3zg7WgWWJApQerbQ4u3 2. Servant or Slave, 2016, directed by Steven McGregor, written by Mitchell Stanley, Hetti Perkins, the film details the lives of five indigenous women, stolen from their families and forced into indentured labour. Available on SBS until the end of the month. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/810629699644/servant-or-slave 3.Bringing them Home Report (1997), Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families. Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission, this is a 500 page document, that details the history, nationally and by state and territory, makes the case for reparations, and the provision of recommended services. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/bringing-them-home-report-1997 My Island Home - Warumpi Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEodxUx2ME

This week, SNAICC and Family Matters have released a Position Paper endorsed by more than 80 organisations and individuals calling for the establishment of a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. Liam talks with SNAICC CEO Richard Weston about why this position is needed and what a commissioner could achieve. Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com. 

The Hope & Healing Framework is underpinned by several common practice principles of Trauma Informed Care. One principle is that care is culturally safe and culturally proficient. Another principle is that care supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural identity. In alignment with this the Hope & Healing Framework outlines the components of a needs informed approach which emphasises the importance of cultural safety, cultural connections and cultural wellbeing.These components are relevant to young people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and for young people who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, however in this episode we are focusing specifically on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young peopler for two reasons. First, these children and young people are over represented in the child protection system and secondly because these young people have been uniquely impacted by historical child protection policies that have created intergenerational trauma, which further compounds their care experience. Therefore, as a system it is imperative that we do better.In this episode you will be hearing from two young people Mark and Bob, as well as experienced residential care worker Tony & Peter. Finally, we have included Dion Tatow from QATSICPP and Lisa Hillan from the Expert Advisory Group. We hope that their stories and ideas will bring to life this important element of Hope and Healing.

REFERENCE LIST 1. Child protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. (2019) Retrieved from. https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/child-protection-and-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-children 2. Enhancing the implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle (2015) Retrieved from https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/enhancing-implementation-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-child/aboriginal-and 3. Connolly, M., & Ward, T. (2008). Morals, rights and practice in the human services: Effective and fair decision-making in health, social care and criminal justice. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30034152 4. Representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, Placement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children (2018) Retrieved from https://www.csyw.qld.gov.au/child-family/our-performance/representation-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-children/placement-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-children 5. Sainty, E., & Tayloe C. (2018). Newpins Queensland’s first centre opens in Cairns. Retrieved from https://www.socialventures.com.au/blog/newpin-queenslands-first-centre-opens-in-cairns/ 6. Family Matters., SNAICC., Griffith University., University of Melbourne., Focus on Early Yeaers. (2018) The Family Matters REPORT 2018. Retrieved from http://www.familymatters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Family-Matters-Report-2018.pdf 7. Westwood, B., Westwood, G. (2010) Aboriginal cultural awareness training: policy v. accountability – failure is reality. Australia Health Review 34, 423-429 http://www.publish.csiro.au/journals/ahr 8. Parmenter, J., Trigger, D. (2018) Aboriginal cultural awareness training for mine employees: Good intentions, complicated outcomes. The Extractive Industries and Society 5 2018 363-370. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exis.2017.12.005 9. Chapman, R., Martin, C., Smith, T. (2014) Evaluation of staff cultural awareness before and after attending cultural awareness training in an Australian emergency department. International Emergency Nursing 22, 179-184 10. Munns, A., Walker, R. (2015) The Halls Creek Community Families Program: Elements of the role of the child health nurse in development of a remote Aboriginal home visiting peer support program for families in the early years. Australian Journal of Rural Health 23, 322-326 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26311081 11. Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women (2018) The five core elements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle. Retrieved from https://www.csyw.qld.gov.au/child-family/foster-kinship-care/aboriginal-torres-strait-islanders/child-placement-principle 12. Burgess, CP., Johnston, FH., Berry, HL., McDonnell, J., Yibarbuk, D., Gunabarra, C., Mileran, A., Bailie, RS. (2009) Health country, healthy people: the relationship between Indigenous health status and “caring for country” Medicine Journal of Australia; 190; 567-572

3CR Breakfast Thursday 2 August 2018with Em, Katia and Apeec7:00am  Acknowledgement of Country7:05am Song - Searching for Gold, Honeymoon Bridge.  Honeymoon Bridge launches their debut album this Friday 3 August at Northcote Uniting Church. Find them at honeymoonbridge.com7:09am Headlines and Alternative News7:26am Song - Indigenous Land, DRMNGNOW . They played an amazing gig to launch this new track at the Gaso last Wednesday7:30am Jules Kim, CEO of Scarlett Alliance talking about the problems with the My Health Record system (centralised online summary of your key health information), including how the current opt-out system will affect sex workers7:45am Nikki Madgwick, a proud Worimi-Biripi woman from mid-north coast NSW who has lived and worked on Wurundjeri land most her life. Nikki writes and performs amazing poetry and works at HICSA, a not-for-profit Indigenous organisation based in Healesville as the Community Engagement Worker.This Saturday 4th August is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day - and this year marks 30 years since this important day was first established.7:56am Song - Sing Until Sunrise, The Merindas8:00am Omid Tofighian, lecturer, researcher and community advocate, combining philosophy with interests in rhetoric, religion, popular culture, transnationalism, displacement and discrimination. Since 2013, writer, journalist and refugee Behrouz Boochani has been held in the Manus Island Regional Processing Centre. Boochani's book No Friend But the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison is being launched tonight in Sydney. We were joined by Omid who translated Boochani's text from Farsi to English.8:25am LIVE CROSS to Katia (Abolitionist and Transformative Justice Centre) speaking from outside the Prisons 2018 Conference where the ATJC has called a snap action to demand an end to Youth Incarceration.

This week, Liam talks with Sharron Williams - the Board Chairperson of SNAICC and CEO of Aboriginal Family Support Services - about National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. This annual event is the largest national day to celebrate Australia's Indigenous children. Sharron talks about how important his day is, and why early childhood education services should get involved. Find the full shownotes at earlyeducationshow.com.