Best Victorian Aboriginal News Podcasts (2024)

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

11d ago23:27

23:27

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

2h ago22:20

22:20

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

3h ago18:24

18:24

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

23d ago19:27

19:27

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

16d ago29:40

29:40

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

5d ago15:51

15:51

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.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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

19d ago16:12

16:12

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 with Michael ab…

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

11d ago16:03

16:03

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

1M ago17:24

17:24

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 scrutiny?…

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

2M ago35:02

35:02

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

3M ago41:52

41:52

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

3M ago25:10

25:10

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 and program di…

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

4M ago18:30

18:30

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

4M ago19:28

19:28

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-checking. The …

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

4M ago27:23

27:23

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 experience with Charles…

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

4M ago41:35

41:35

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

5M ago39:03

39:03

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

6M ago27:47

27:47

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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S02 E06: A Visit to the Willum Warrain Gathering Place 31:14

6M ago31:14

31:14

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Gathering Places play a huge role for community across Victoria, and at VAN Talks our goal is to visit and report from all of them over the next 12-to-18 months. In today's podcast, we travel down to Hastings on Bunerong Country to visit the Willum Warrain (Home by the sea) and speak to some of the incredible s…

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S02-E05: Discussing the Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy 27:27

6M ago27:27

27:27

In 2021, the Victorian Government launched the 2021-2026 Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy. We interviewed one of its key architects, Peek Whurrong man Jason Mifsud, shortly after the launch. Now, two years down the track, we once again sit with Jason and get down to some of the real nitty gritty of this innovative strategy that ha…

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S02-E04: "Land, Sky and Waters". The next stage of Yoorrook's truth-telling investigations 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

Yoorrook Commissioner Kerrupmara/Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett sits with VAN's Charles Pakana to discuss his experiences as the most recently appointed Yoorrook Commissioner and the work being undertaken in the latest round of investigations - into land, sky and waters.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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S02-E03: Uncle Alan Thorpe, forging ahead to help build stronger men, families and communities 24:02

6M ago24:02

24:02

For well over 20 years, Uncle Alan Thorpe has been single-mindedly focused on supporting Aboriginal men across Australia and working to help those men take an active role in building stronger families and safer communities. As the CEO of Dardi Munwurro, Strong Spirit in Gunai language, he continues that work with a growing number of staff and suppo…

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S02-E02: Progressing towards Treaty in Victoria - an interview with the Assembly Co-Chairs 19:42

6M ago19:42

19:42

With the second iteration of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria firmly in place, we take a deep dive with Assembly co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg in where Victoria is currently positioned with regard to a statewide Treay. This episode marks the commencement of an ongoing series of interviews and updates from and about the Assembly’s w…

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S02-E01: Reconciliation in Victoria discussion with Professor Andrew Gunstone 27:34

7M ago27:34

27:34

As we kick off series 2 of our podcast, a logical flow-on from the Referendum 23 Tapes podcast, we initiate a series of discussions about Reconciliation in Victoria, starting with internationally renowned Reconciliation expert, Professor Andrew Gunstone.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 40: Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria reflects on the campaign and post referendum 11:19

8M ago11:19

11:19

Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, reflects on the divisive nature of the Voice referendum campaign and the need to heal community post referendum.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 39: How The Voice can deliver billions of dollars savings to the Federal Government every year 15:39

8M ago15:39

15:39

CEO of the Lowitja Institute, Janine Mohamed, reveals on the podcast how a Voice to Parliament has the potential to save the Federal Government $10 billion per year in healthcare alone.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 38: The Point’s JP Janke calls out the “flooding the zone” campaign tactic 18:29

8M ago18:29

18:29

SBS/NITV The Point co-host John Paul (JP) Janke joins Charles on the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast to talk about a range of topics from “fear over fact” to the role of First Nations media in repairing the rift resulting from the various campaign factions.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 37: Yorta Yorta Elder Uncle Andrew Jackomos Casts His Eye of Experience on the Voice 11:57

8M ago11:57

11:57

With decades of public service and experience with government and bureaucracy under his belt, Yorta Yorta Elder Uncle Andrew Jackomos joins Charles to discuss the Voice to Parliament from a unique perspective.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 36: Victoria’s Taungurung People in Support of “Yes” for All First Nations Communities Across Victoria 13:57

8M ago13:57

13:57

Taungurung man and CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council (TLaWC) Matthew Burns joins Charles on the podcast to share his thoughts on the positive impacts on all Australians - Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal - of a First Nations Voice to Parliament.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 35: A “Cautious Yes” Approach from Gunditjmara Man Jason Mifsud 17:52

8M ago17:52

17:52

Based on his many years of work in government, community and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Gunditjmara man Jason Mifsud is approaching the vote for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament with a “cautious Yes”.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 34: A Totally Different - and Refreshing - Perspective on the Voice to Parliament 24:25

8M ago24:25

24:25

Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm speaks frankly to Charles in this episode, and delivers a frank, honest and totally refreshing perspective on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 33: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Andrew Gardiner Talks of the Positives 17:57

8M ago17:57

17:57

We’re joined today by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Andrew Gardiner. In this interview, Uncle Andrew touches on a broad range of subjects ranging from some of the misinformation surrounding the proposed Voice to Parliament through to Australia’s standing on the international stage. Note: In this interview, Uncle Andrew is NOT speaking on behal…

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Episode 32: Aboriginal childcare, Treaty and a Voice to Parliament 19:41

9M ago19:41

19:41

In our latest Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast, Charles speaks with one of Australia’s foremost activists and advocates for Aboriginal and Islander child care, Aunty Muriel Bamblett. In this far-ranging interview, the two discuss an array of social topics, each impacted by a possible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.…

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Episode 31: Victoria’s Dja Dja Wurrung People Say Yes to the Voice 17:27

9M ago17:27

17:27

In Victoria’s central west, the Dja Dja Wurrung People via their representative corporation, DJAARA, have come out in clear support of a Yes vote for a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Constitution. Charles travels to Bendigo and yarns about this with DJAARA CEO, Uncle Rodney Carter.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 30: Paul Paton, CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations 11:56

9M ago11:56

11:56

Charles is joined in this podcast by the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations. Together, they discuss a broad range of topics relating to the Voice and the forthcoming referendum.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 29: Youth Speaks Out on the Referendum, Voice and Misinformation 17:01

9M ago17:01

17:01

In a very special episode of the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast, Charles is joined by two students, Sienna and Katelyn, from Our Lady of Mercy College Heidelberg. Both first-time voters, Sienna and Katelyn share their thoughts on a range of topics, including: truth in political advertising/campaigning, media-driven misinformation, their hopes for a …

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Episode 28: Very Real and Positive Health Outcomes for Aboriginal People 20:29

9M ago20:29

20:29

CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), Aunty Jill Gallagher AO, speaks frankly to Charles about the very real and positive health outcomes she believes will emerge for Aboriginal People as a result of a successful Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 27: Five months on the road. Experiences shared from a referendum and Voice campaigner 19:09

10M ago19:09

19:09

We first yarned with the Anglican Church’s Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey in March this year. Now, after a hard five months on the road yarning up the referendum and Voice, we speak with him to gain an insight into the harsh realities of conversations on the ground.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 26: Disproving Peta Credlin’s claim that the Uluru Statement is 26-pages 10:14

10M ago10:14

10:14

In this short but succinct episode, we clearly disprove the claim by Sky News commentator Peta Credlin’s claim that the Uluru Statement is 26 pages. It isn’t!!!By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 25: Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative 14:22

10M ago14:22

14:22

Join us for a discussion about the work undertaken by the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative to promote a positive stand for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. CEO Simon Flagg and board member, Professor Aunty Wendy Brabham talk with Referendum ‘23 Tapes host Charles Pakana about their hopes for a better future with a Voice.…

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Episode 24: CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine advocates for respectful conversation 14:22

11M ago14:22

14:22

Bundjalung woman and CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine speaks with host Charles Pakana about the need for respectful conversations about the proposed Voice to Parliament, and stresses that the work for reconciliation will continue unabated regardless of the referendum’s outcome.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 23: Nyikina man Charles Prouse on a Voice to Parliament 14:03

11M ago14:03

14:03

Nyikina man Charles Prouse releases a new book that looks at the Voice to Parliament in a new light - without the politics!By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 22: Psychiatrists come out in force in support for a Voice to Parliament 11:24

11M ago11:24

11:24

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has lent its support to a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Citing the very real possibility that the Voice could address serious mental health and well-being problems within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the College’s President, Dr. Elizabeth Moore, speaks frankly …

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Episode 21: ANMF's Support for an Enshrined Voice to Parliament and Closing the Gap 13:35

12M ago13:35

13:35

What if you could gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the impact of the proposed enshrined voice to parliament? Join us as we converse with Lori-Anne Sharp, the Federal Assistant Secretary of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), about their support for a yes vot…

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Episode 20: Uluru Dialogue Participant and Education Advocate, Cara Peek 16:11

1y ago16:11

16:11

A passionate advocate for greater education opportunities and support within First Nations communities, Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek, speaks about her experiences as part of the Uluru Dialogues, hopes for the future, and exposes misinformation.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 19: Important Perspectives from a Leading Reconciliation Authority 15:13

1y ago15:13

15:13

Joining us today on the podcast is Professor Andrew Gunstone. He is the inaugural Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation at Federation University and provides institutional leadership on all reconciliation matters. Just recently, he has established the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth, and Justice, and recruited three Indigenous P…

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Episode 18: Dissecting the Proposed Referendum Question and Constitutional Amendment 13:54

1y ago13:54

13:54

Confused by the referendum question and amendments currently being proposed regarding the First Nations Voice to Parliament? To gain greater clarity, Charles is joined by leading constitutional lawyer, Professor Cheryl Saunders.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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Episode 17: Exposing more misinformation about local and regional Voices 12:10

1y ago12:10

12:10

Despite the hook on which many hang their rationale for a NO vote - the supposed absence of local and regional voices - we reveal the truth about this all-important issue. In this episode we speak to one of the key players in advising the Federal Government on the makeup of the Voice, Torres Strait Islander man Thomas Mayo.…

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Episode 16: Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt Caught Out 23:49

1y ago23:49

23:49

Misinformation is a growth industry in the world of the Australian referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In this episode of the Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast, Charles Pakana dissects fully a commentary made by Andrew Bolt on Sky News Australia as posted on Youtube. It’s important to note that we’re fully up for calling out anyone sprea…

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Episode 15: South Australia Demonstrates the Reality of Voice to Parliament 13:22

1y ago13:22

13:22

On the 26th of March, South Australia led the way with a First Nations Voice to that State’s Parliament. In this episode of the VAN Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast, we speak to the South Australia Commissioner for Voice, Dale Agius.By Victorian Aboriginal News

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