Best LeadUP Podcasts (2024)

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S03-E06: "Treaty". A fairly generic word that can either be weaponised or seen as an amazing opportunity 24:12

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Send us a text A simple interview with Constitutional law expert Professor Cheryl Saunders about the legal meaning of "treaty" evolves to embrace a broad range of important related matters.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Tua, NFL Week 2 and a Teaser of More to Come 1:02:32

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The NFL is finally here, and we are already almost through Week 2 of the 2024 season. As usual, an abundance of storylines, controversy, discourse and surprises have already consumed the headlines. Host Matt Pulbrook gives his perspective on the early weeks of the NFL and more on Episode 7 of Passion for the Game.…

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S03-E05: Putting Blak into philanthropy through decolonisation of attitudes and practices 25:45

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Send us a text OK, so it may seem a bit of a dry subject - philanthropy - but when you start to explore how, through its decolonisation, it can deliver major benefits to the broader community, the lightbulbs start to flicker on in our minds. We speak about this with the CEO of Woor Dungin, Yuin man, Shaun Middlebrook…

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S03-E04: Sky News' Peta Credlin and Senator Jacinta Price mislead on Treaty event and Victorian Treaty 19:06

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Send us a text Once again Sky News commentator Peta Credlin and the Federal Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Jacinta Price, have been proven wrong in commentary. This time, it's all about Victorian Treaty and a specific community education event.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S03-E03: When the multicultural communities take the lead in reconciliation across Victoria 32:13

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Send us a text Throughout 2023 and 2024, two research leads at the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice undertook an innovative project to build reconciliation capabilities, strengths and leadership with the Victorian multicultural communities. In this episode I speak with both of them, Greek-born Maria and Sri Lankan-born Shankar,…

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College/Pro Football 2024 Season Kickoff 58:51

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It's been 6 months since we've seen any football (American), enough time to send us fans insane. But it's back! Matt Pulbrook talks about college football, the NFL, and more in Episode 6 of Passion for the Game.By Matt Pulbrook

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S03-E02: The changing Blak face of Ballarat and the need for local truth-telling 26:58

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Send us a text In this incredibly candid interview, VAN’s Charles Pakana talks with local Ballarat elder, Noongar man Uncle Al Harris, to discuss the state of reconciliation within the Victorian regional city of Ballarat. One of the major calls is for a local truth-telling initiative.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S03-E01: Time closing in on community's dispute window regarding the Assembly and a statewide Treaty 14:47

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Send us a text On the 17th of September this year, the opportunity closes for the lodgement of either a comment or dispute regarding the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria meeting minimum standards to negotiate a statewide treaty. To gain a greater understanding of the process and implications, we speak with Treaty Authority member, Yorta Yorta ma…

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What's Been Going On, NFL Talk 1:05:59

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It's been a while, so what's happened in the world of sports? What happened in the Paris Olympics? The NFL season is coming up. The perspective and in-depth talk provided by Matt Pulbrook is featured on Episode 5 of the Passion for the Game Podcast.By Matt Pulbrook

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S02-E40: Despite colonial efforts, the Woi-wurrung language is alive and growing 25:31

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Send us a text During a recent visit to Coranderrk, VAN’s Charles Pakana caught up for a yarn about the Woi-wurrung language with advocate, speaker and teacher Brooke Wandin. Without any doubt, the Woi-wurrung language, like other First Nations languages across Australia is having new life breathed into it.…

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S02-E39: Bruce Pascoe - at 77 he’s nowhere near ready to sit back and take it easy 32:26

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Send us a text Discussing everything from the referendum and cultural responsibilities right through to conservative media and "what's next", we engage in an in-depth interview with Bruce Pascoe.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E38: City of Merri-Bek Mayor’s ambitions to enter into Treaty negotiations 21:18

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Send us a text Taking a position of leadership, the Mayor of Merri-Bek (formerly Moreland) talks openly about his and the city’s aspirations to enter into Treaty negotiations with the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, the Traditional Owners of the country.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E37: Yoorrook Commission Truth Receives speak out on challenges and goals 22:42

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Send us a text We hear all the time from the Commissioners of the Yoorrook Justice Commission, but what about those few people who are working every day with community to receive the truth about system injustices - past and current - heaped on Aboriginal people? We speak with two of the Yoorrook Truth Receivers to discuss their challenges and the g…

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Suns Get Better? Paris Olympics, and Media Rights Mess 39:16

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Tyus Jones is great. Is he great enough to unlock the offensive potential of the rather disappointing Phoenix Suns? How are the Paris Olympics going? And is it over NBA on TNT? These questions and much more is featured on Episode 4 of Passion for the Game with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook

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Tatjana Smith, Olympic gold medallist, on swimming for hope. 25:18

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Tatjana Smith (formerly Schoenmaker) is a top South African female swimmer and University of Pretoria alumna (BCom Financial Sciences, 2020), who became a hero to millions throughout her country when she won gold and silver medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In July 2024 she heads to the 2024 Paris Olympics with high hopes and heaps of humility. On…

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S02-E36: Victorian Treaty - the Framework, treaty readiness and ongoing truth-telling 22:24

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Send us a text In a far-reaching interview with Victorian Aboriginal News, co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg, responds to questions covering nuances of the Treaty Negotiation Framework, treaty readiness and the future of truth-telling in Victoria beyond the Yoorrook Justice Commission.…

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S02-E35: Wurundjeri Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson speaks out about education 26:12

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Send us a text All Australia bore witness to the obscene tagline of “If you don’t know, vote NO” that was used by anti-Voice campaigners in 2023. Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson is a committed educator, and speaks on VAN Talks about the need to improve the education system for the benefit of ALL.…

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TNT and Inside the NBA Stays? The Summer League is Over, Olympic Basketball and Bye Bye Skip! 54:51

2M ago54:51

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With the new media rights deal for the NBA, NBA money is about to get even crazier, but at what cost for the fans of the game? Are we going to lose Inside the NBA on TNT? Surely not. This and much more are discussed on Episode 3 of Passion for the Game with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook

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S02-E34: Aunty Esme Bamblett on Reconciliation - it's the role of every Australian 22:38

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Send us a text If you listen to just one of our podcast episodes this year...this is the one. CEO of the Aborigines' Advancement League, member of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, academic and activist Aunty Esme Bamblett talks bluntly about EVERY Australian's role in achieving reconciliation in this country.…

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S02-E33: Aboriginal singer/songwriter Pirritu (Brett Lee) talks of music as a social tool 20:58

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Send us a text VAN host Charles Pakana catches up with singer/songwriter Pirritu, also known as Brett Lee, to discuss the musician’s background story and the role he plays in bringing about social change.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Notable Rookies and the Leadup to the Summer League 1:07:58

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The 2024 NBA Draft introduced more young talent to the NBA, and that same talent gets to showcase their skills and playstyle for the first time on the pro level at the NBA Summer League. Matt Pulbrook and no one else talks about rookies of note, the summer league, and heaps more on Episode 2 of Passion for the Game.…

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S02-E32: Victoria's Anglican church moves forward with commitment to Reconciliation, Recognition and Treaty 20:55

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Send us a text On the 30th of June 2024, Anglican priest Uncle Glenn Loughrey, a Wiradjuri man who campaigned strongly for the Voice to Parliament, was collated at St Paul's Cathedral in Melbourne as Provincial Archdeacon for Reconciliation, First Peoples Recognition and Treaty. We caught up with him just a few days after his collation to discuss h…

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Shenanigans of the NBA Off-Season 37:13

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Without any NBA Basketball until October, what goes on? Trades, new contracts, and overall player movement of the NBA off-season are talked about by Matt Pulbrook on the first episode of his solo-run podcast, Passion For The Game.By Matt Pulbrook

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S02-E31: The Torch - Empowering Victorian Aboriginal prison inmates through art 28:55

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Send us a text In a highly thought-provoking interview, we speak with founder and creative director of Torch program, Uncle Kent Morris, and Stacey Edwards, an inspirational woman who, with dedication and commitment, clearly demonstrates how Aboriginal-designed solutions deliver positive results.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Introduction to Passion for the Game 1:00

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Welcome to the Passion For The Game Podcast with Matt Pulbrook.By Matt Pulbrook

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S02-E30: A Victorian Treaty process that benefits all Victorians 18:40

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Send us a text Uncle Andrew Jackomos and Thelma Austin from the Treaty Authority speak about the importance of ensuring treaty negotiations are impartial and of benefit to allBy Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E29: Inside Fire Rescue Victoria - a 44-year Aboriginal veteran's perspective 19:27

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Send us a text While Fire Rescue Victoria embarks upon a recruiting campaign with an eye towards bringing in more First Nations recruit firefighters, we speak with Uncle Owen Butler, a Wiradjuri man with 44 years experience in the service.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E28: Taungurung wins first legal round against Goulburn Murray Water 17:57

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Send us a text Charles speaks with the CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council, Matthew Burns, about the recent ruling from VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal), which overturned a works licence issued by Goulburn Murray Water that would see a 600 metre diversion of the Rubicon River.…

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S02-E27: Inside the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Corporation 20:35

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Send us a text For this episode, Charles travels to Bendigo and meets up with Nicola Perry, Chair of the Bendigo and District Aboriginal Corporation (BDAC), and BDAC CEO, Dallas Widdocombe.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E26: The First 1,000 Days Australia Project with Kerry Arabena 22:23

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Send us a text In this episode Charles speaks with the lead researcher and managing director of the First 1,000 Days Australia Project, Kerry Arabena. Together, they discuss the evidence-based model that is helping First Nations families move from planning through to parenthood.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E25: In Conversation with Activist Artist Uncle Richard Bell 23:43

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Send us a text We caught up with Uncle Richard Bell just before his June presentation at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Melbourne. Over the course of the interview we spoke about art as a form of activism, his youth and journey towards activism and artist.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Abdullah Verachia, global strategist, on how to face a disruptive world 26:49

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Abdullah Verachia is CEO of The Strategists, Head of Faculty for Strategy and Sustainability at the University of Pretoria’s business school, the Gordon Institute of Business Science, and Programme Director of the Harvard Senior Executive Programme For Africa, among other accolades. He is also a globally renowned public speaker and the author of Di…

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S02-E24: Inside the Koorie Heritage Trust with CEO Tom Mosby 23:27

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Send us a text There’s a hell of a lot more to the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) than typically meets the eye. We sit down and discuss the inner workings of this important organisation with its Chief Executive Officer, Tom Mosby.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E23: Dja Dja Wurrung and land set to benefit from new agreement with gold miners 22:20

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Send us a text In this exclusive interview with Djaara CEO Uncle Rodney Carter, we explore a first-of-its-kind (for Victoria) agreement between a Traditional Owner group and a gold mining operation.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E22: Bringing Aboriginal content and relevancy into the curriculum 18:24

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Send us a text We speak with Gunditjmara academic and education advocate Professor Mark Rose about bringing Aboriginal content and relevancy into the education system at all levels.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E21: Practising cultural art on another mob’s Country 19:27

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Send us a text In this interview, VAN’s Charles Pakana catches up with Gurrin Gurrin artist Phillip Howe, to discuss the challenges and obligations facing Aboriginal artists practising on Country that is not theirs.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E20: Reconciliation Perspective - Wotjobaluk woman Aunty Janine Coombs 29:40

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Send us a text As we commence our series of interviews with Victorian Traditional owners about what true reconciliation means to them, we sit down with Wotjobaluk woman, Aunty Janine Coombs.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E19: Victorian Treaty - sharing political decision making and embracing allies 15:51

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Send us a text Gunditjmara man and co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Rueben Berg, returns to the VAN Talks podcast, discussing one of the key aspirations of a statewide treaty in Victoria - the sharing of political decision making with Traditional Owners and Victorian Aboriginal community.…

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S02-E18: Seeking to identify and recognise all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander personnel 16:12

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Send us a text From his office deep within the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Michael Bell devotes his life to identifying and gaining recognition for all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have donned an Australian military uniform or, on the home front, have given of themselves to support those on active service. We speak …

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S02-E17: Fighting to recognise the service and sacrifice of First Nations service personnel 16:03

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Send us a text For nearly 20 years an Egyptian born retired Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant has fought for greater recognition of the service and sacrifice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel. In this episode we catch up with Sam Halim, the man at the forefront of the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Committee.…

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S02-E16: 50 Aboriginal trackers left behind after Boer War? Busting the myth. 17:24

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Send us a text For several decades there has been a story that has gained popularity, about the Australian Military Forces leaving behind in South Africa 50 Aboriginal Trackers. In this interview we speak with noted military historian - focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander military service - Peter Bakker. Can the story stand up to scru…

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S02-E15: Coranderrk truth-telling with Uncle Dave Wandin (Part 2) 35:02

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Send us a text We continue our truth-telling podcast with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission, taking it up to current times.

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S02-E14: Coranderrk truth-telling with Uncle Dave Wandin (Part 1) 41:52

7M ago41:52

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Send us a text In this extended episode of VAN Talks, Charles speaks with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E13: Aboriginal business - the realities, the challenges and the way forward 25:10

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Send us a text In this far-reaching interview, VAN’s Charles Pakana speaks with Dr Michelle Evans, the Director of the Dilin Duwa Center for Indigenous Business Leadersip at the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Business School. Michelle is a recognised authority in the areas of indigenous leadership and entrepreneurship, and is also co-founder…

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S02-E12: Thomas Mayo discusses ways forward post referendum 18:30

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Send us a text VAN’s Charles Pakana catches up with Thomas Mayo nearly four months after the referendum. They discuss a wide range of topics, from “where to from here?” to two new books coming out soon from Thomas, and why it’s important to stay calm as a campaigner.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E11: Sky News’ Andrew Bolt launches attack on Wurundjeri Elder and traditional medicine 19:28

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Send us a text After delivering a speech on 26 Jan this year, Victorian Aboriginal News founder and editor Charles Pakana was approach by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Aunty Diane Kerr. She mentioned to him that she had been recently the subject of an Andrew Bolt commentary on Sky News. Obviously, Charles had to find that commentary and do some fact…

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S02-E10: Racism, RAPs and Substantive Reconciliation. A yarn with Professor Andrew Gunstone. 27:23

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Send us a text Following the October 2023 referendum, many have claimed that anti-Aboriginal sentiments have become increasingly prevalent. International reconciliation academic Professor Andrew Gunstone experienced this first-hand when he was boo’d off stage during a presentation at a Lions club on the 26th of January. He speaks about the experien…

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S02-E09: Cultural Safety and a new way forward post referendum 41:35

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about cultural safety and cultural load int he workplace - issues that are often bandied around in the Australian workforce yet all too often left unaddressed. We also welcome back to the podcast the Reverend Uncle Glenn Loughrey, reflecting on the referendum and challenging us with a new way forward.…

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S02-E08: Treaty in Victoria - the government prepares for Treaty negotiations 39:03

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Send us a text Our first podcast for the year kicks off with Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Nations, talking about the government's treaty preparation; and Uncle Rodney Carter, one of the two co-Chairs of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria's Elders Voice.

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S02-E07: William Barak cultural artwork returns home to Wurundjeri Country 27:47

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Send us a text Recorded at the State Library of Victoria, and celebrating the return of two culturally important artworks by William Barak, this episode has Charles speaking with Wurundjeri Elder Uncle Ron Jones, Victorian Minister and Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson and Wurundjeri educator, language worker and artist Brooke Wandin.…

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