Best Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Peoples Podcasts (2024)

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Echoes of Heritage: Cultural Connection and Indigenous Leadership 27:07

8h ago27:07

27:07

This week i'm honoured to yarn with my deadly tidda Deanella Mack!! Dee is is an Arrernte woman born and raised in Alice Springs, Central Australia, who shares her journey of Arrernte heritage and the profound wisdom passed down by her grandparents. 🌿🖤 Dee sheds light on the power of storytelling in preserving traditions. We reflect on balancing Ab…

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S3 E6 | Preparing for the future: Education, social cohesion and the power of social enterprise for young people 45:10

3h ago45:10

45:10

In this episode, Anthea Hancocks, CEO of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute talks to Nathaniel Diong, founder and CEO of Future Minds Network on the transformative power of education and social enterprise in preparing young people for an uncertain future. Nathaniel shares his personal journey of overcoming a sense of helplessness after high …

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The Power of Black Journalism with Amy McGuire 35:09

23h ago35:09

35:09

Daniel yarns with Amy McGuire on her new book Black Witness: The Power of Indigenous Media and the role of objectivity in Australian journalism.By RRR - Triple R

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S3 E5 | Social cohesion begins in neighbourhoods 41:08

8d ago41:08

41:08

In episode 5, Anthea Hancocks, CEO of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute talks to Em James (Australian Neighbourhood Houses and Centres Association) and Rosita Vincent (Neighbourhood Collective Australia) about the important role neighbourhood houses play in building social cohesion. You will hear from two different perspectives on how neigh…

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Julia's Book Club - Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder 46:22

6d ago46:22

46:22

In this month’s Book Club episode, Julia and Kathy Lette explore Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by internationally-renowned author, Salman Rushdie. In his memoir, the Booker Prize winner recounts the horrifying moment he was stabbed, almost to death, while on stage in upstate New York, preparing to deliver a lecture on keeping writers…

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Indigenous Leadership Summit - Michael Frangos 23:50

6d ago23:50

23:50

Join me on episode 153 as I yarn with Michael Frangos at the Indigenous Leadership Summit in Naarm! 🌏✨ Michael is a renewable energy systems engineer with Greek ancestry raised on Kabi Kabi Country, just around the corner from where I live! He shares his journey since 2009 and the impactful work of Indigenous Energy Australia. 🚀🔋 From partnering wi…

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S3 E4 | Fostering Trust: Keys to Economic Growth and Community Harmony 36:13

13d ago36:13

36:13

Fostering Trust: Keys to Economic Growth and Community Harmony Episode 4 of the Voices of Australia podcast explores the crucial role of trust in nurturing economic prosperity and social unity. Hosted by Anthea Hancocks, CEO of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute (SFRI), this episode features Ian Harper AO, a renowned economist, academic and …

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NAIDOC Indigenous business Marketplace 40:50

13d ago40:50

40:50

This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like …

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Cultural Heritage Management Plans with Paul Paton 22:34

14d ago22:34

22:34

Less than 1% of building permits are delayed by Cultural Heritage Management Plans, so why are the Victorian Liberal Party so keen to dismantle them? Host Daniel speaks to the CEO of Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations Paul Paton, about why Cultural Heritage is not the threat to developers it's made out to be.…

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S3 E3 | Building social cohesion through the power of sport 31:17

24d ago31:17

31:17

In Episode 3 of the Scanlon Institute’s Voices of Australia podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the acclaimed AFLW player Emma Kearney. Join our host, Anthea Hancocks, as they delve into a conversation about the role of sport in breaking down barriers and fostering community. We know that sports have the power to bring people together, but through o…

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Domtila Chesang on ending female genital mutilation 36:11

25d ago36:11

36:11

In this episode Julia sits down with Domtila Chesang, an incredibly courageous woman who has dedicated her life to ending female genital mutilation in her home country, Kenya. In this powerful conversation Domtila explains how the devastatingly harmful practice impacts girls and women around the world, and how she’s working to educate and empower c…

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Indigenous Leadership Summit - Leah Purcell & Kaylah Truth 20:42

21d ago20:42

20:42

The Indigenous Leadership Summit 2024 Melbourne was more than an event; it was a springboard for impactful change. This event united Australia’s most influential minds to engage in bold and transformative conversations. Speakers explored and addressed the critical issues surrounding Indigenous careers, leadership advancements, and integration acros…

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Yarning with Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Kate Kiss 32:30

22d ago32:30

32:30

For the special 250th episode of The Mission, Daniel James speaks with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss on her work overseeing the Federal Government's compliance with the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.By RRR - Triple R

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S3 E2 | The role of media and social cohesion 21:57

1M ago21:57

21:57

In the second episode of Season 3 of the Voices of Australia podcast, we explore the influence of media/social media on social cohesion. Host Anthea Hancocks, CEO of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, is joined by guests Jon Faine AM, former ABC radio presenter and author and Misha Ketchell, Editor of The Conversation AU and NZ. Through the…

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The Founding of the Treaty Authority 31:13

1M ago31:13

31:13

Daniel James speaks to Jidah Clark, chair of the newly established Treaty Authority, an independant body to oversee treaty negotiations in Victoria.By RRR - Triple R

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S3 E1 | The role of humour in creating a more cohesive society 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

Join us for the Scanlon Institute's Voices of Australia Podcast Season 3 debut episode, where we delve into the intersection of social cohesion and humour with our guest, Diana Nguyen. Hosted by Anthea Hancocks, CEO of the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, this episode promises a lively exploration of how laughter can bridge cultural divides a…

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Julia's Book Club - The Wren, The Wren 39:06

1M ago39:06

39:06

In this month’s Book Club episode, Julia and Sarah Holland-Batt discuss The Wren, The Wren by Man Booker prize winner, Anne Enright. Shortlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction, the novel is told in three voices and explores an Irish family’s love, betrayal and intergenerational trauma. Julia and Sarah delve into Enright’s poetry and unique …

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ANZ Partnership Series - Tom Mosby 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like …

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Live Prison Radio Broadcasting with Beyond The Bars 32:24

2M ago32:24

32:24

Beyond the Bars is an institution on Melbourne radio. Shiralee Hood and Ty Wallace join host of The Mission Daniel James to talk about the 3CR program's history and what to expect from this year's series as once again presenters go into Victoria's prisons to broadcast live with Indigenous inmates. You can listen & learn more about Beyond The Bars h…

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Katrina Gorry on motherhood, the road to the Olympics and the legacy of the World Cup 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Katrina Gorry is a trailblazer on and off the pitch. Last year she stole our hearts in her record-breaking performance in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, making the highest number of tackles and covering the most ground of any player in the tournament. Katrina helped the Matildas reach the semi-finals for the first time ever, catapulting her and the re…

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Professor Pat Dudgeon 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

It's episode 149 and I'm back on Whadjak Noongar Country yarning with Professor Pat Dudgeon!! Aunt Pat is from the Bardi people of the Kimberly area in Western Australia and is a Research Fellow at the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Western Australia (UWA) in Perth, Western Australia. Her research is concerned with community enga…

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Deputy Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

Daniel James speaks with Traditional Owner & Deputy Chair of the Yoorrook Justice Commission Travis Lovett, regarding land, water, sky hearings and injustice.By RRR - Triple R

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ANZ Partnership Series - Catherine Gibson 28:09

2M ago28:09

28:09

This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like …

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Julia's Book Club - The Sun Walks Down 40:26

2M ago40:26

40:26

In this episode of Julia's Book Club, Julia and Sarah Holland-Batt sit down together in London to discuss The Sun Walks Down, by Australian author Fiona McFarlane. The Sun Walks Down tells the story of a remote South Australian town in the 1880s where a young boy has gone missing during a dust storm. As the community rallies to find 6 year old Denn…

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Jelena Dokic on tennis, abuse, mental health and her road to recovery 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

For many Australians, and tennis fans around the world, Jelena Dokic is a household name. In this episode, she opens up to Julia about her childhood surviving poverty and fleeing war-torn Yugoslavia, to her meteoric rise to fame on the tennis court, all the while silently suffering at the hands of an abusive father. Now, the self-described 'victim,…

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ANZ Partnership Series - Jack Reis 41:00

3M ago41:00

41:00

This episode is proudly brought to you by ANZ. A new series of conversations with different mob around the country to yarn about, meaningful career opportunities within ANZ, building the capacity of Indigenous businesses and organisations, and helping individuals in the broader community to achieve financial wellbeing and resilience. If you’d like …

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Don't Miss... Find and Tell 6:32

3M ago6:32

6:32

Don’t miss Find and Tell, the search for the next generation of Australian storytellers. Think of it like one of those TV talent shows... but for podcasting! You'll hear from four Australians as they go head-to-head to Find and Tell unique and interesting stories from around the country, based on a new theme each episode. Follow along each Wednesda…

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Julia's Book Club - The Fraud 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

In this month’s Book Club episode Julia sits down with her good friend, best-selling author Kathy Lette, to discuss The Fraud, by British writer Zadie Smith. The Fraud is a historical fiction novel set in the Victorian era, centred around a real life London court case - The Tichborne Trial. England is captivated by the case, in which a man claims t…

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Go Cultural 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

Dive into the inspiring journey of Meg & Walter McGuire Junior on this very special episode. Discover how Walter and his partner Meg turned their passion into the award-winning Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours, offering a bridge to understanding and appreciating Aboriginal culture 🏆. Learn about their commitment to heritage preservation, education, and…

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Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land 19:16

3M ago19:16

19:16

Kiwat Kennell fills in for Daniel James this week and chats to Siman Saban, the Director of Luku Ngarra: The Law of the Land, a documentary filmed over 5 years in Northeat Anhem Land following Yolnu man Rev, Dr Dijiniyini Gondarra.By RRR - Triple R

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Dr Chelsea Watego on Who Gets to Be Human 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

Content Warning: our interview this week centres on issues of domestic violence against Indigenous women in Australia. If this topic impacts you, or you require any assistance, you can call 1800 RESPECT to speak to a domestic violence counsellor. For men who are worried that they may be violent toward their partners or family, and would like to see…

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Katy Gallagher on overcoming tragedy, life in politics and ending violence against women 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

Katy Gallagher is Australia’s Federal Minister for Women, Minister for Finance and Minister for the Public Service. In this candid conversation Julia and Katy delve into Katy’s early life growing up in Canberra, the tragic loss that shaped her path forward, her career in ACT and federal politics and how she’s working to better the lives of all Aust…

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Lorraine Pryor 32:27

4M ago32:27

32:27

Episode 145 features an inspiring yarn with Lorraine Pryor, a Whadjuk Noongar Woman with connections to Ballardong and Gnaala Karla Booja. A mother and grandmother, she is a passionate advocate and an important voice for local Aboriginal women, particularly those marginalised by society. This episode sheds light on the systemic barriers faced by Ab…

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Koori youth future and environmental laws/consultations with first peoples 34:44

4M ago34:44

34:44

Daniel yarns with Yuin man Dr Jack Pascoe, a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne focusing on environmental laws and consultation with First Peoples. Also via phone, Drew Paten, Marram Nganyin Program Coordinator for the Koori Youth Council.By RRR - Triple R

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