ALL VAN CONTENT
On this page of the website you can scroll through the entire Victorian Aboriginal News library of content. Please note that currently it goes back until only the 28th of January 2023 - when we started our Referendum '23 podcast (the genesis of VAN Talks). We are currently working with our legacy equipment to identify and bring back to life the interviews we conducted and aired prior to that. Bear with us on this.
6 March 2024
Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project
Series 2 of the VAN Leader Tapes given the green light thanks to the very generous support of the NED Foundation.
29 February 2024
Podcast: Coranderrk truth-telling with Uncle Dave Wandin (Part 1)
In this extended episode, Charles speaks with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission.
26 February 2024
Podcast: Aboriginal business – the realities, the challenges and the way forward
In this far-reaching interview, Dr Michelle Evans delivers insight into indigenous business from the perspectives of the business owner and prospective purchaser.
18 February 2024
The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Herb Patten – growing up and influenced by some of the greatest leaders
In this video Uncle Herb Patten passes on some of his recollections and words of advice to the emerging Aboriginal leaders who will help to shape the future.
9 February 2024
Podcast: Yes campaigner Thomas Mayo discusses ways forward for justice in post-referendum Australia
We catch up with Thomas Mayo nearly four months after the referendum to discuss “where to from here?” and gaining greater awareness of key issues.
6 February 2024
Podcast: At it again – Andrew Bolt attacks Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Diane Kerr and traditional medicine
Earlier this year, Sky News commentator Andrew Bolt launched an attack on Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Diane Kerr. We fact-checked his commentary and respond accordingly!
30 January 2024
Podcast: Racism, RAPs and Substantive Reconciliation – a yarn with Professor Andrew Gunstone
Following the referendum, many have claimed that anti-Aboriginal sentiments are on the rise. Prof. Andrew Gunstone experienced this first-hand when he was boo’d off stage during a presentation on 26 Jan.
25 January 2024
Podcast: Cultural Safety in the workplace, and where to following the referendum?
With “cultural safety” being bandied around everywhere, we hear from two highly experienced cultural safety trainers and advocates, as well as Rev. Uncle Glenn Loughrey returns.
18 January 2024
Podcast: Treaty in Victoria – a government perspective from Treaty and First Nations Minister Natalie Hutchins, MP
Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Nations, talks about the government’s treaty preparation; and Uncle Rodney Carter, one of the two co-Chairs of the Assembly’s Elders Voice.
15 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 7: Important William Barak artwork returned to the Wurundjeri People
To commemorate the return of culturally important William Barak artwork, VAN Talks attends the special unveiling at the State Library of Victoria.
8 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 6: Willum Warrain (home by the sea) – a visit to an inspirational Gathering Place on Bunurong Country
As we kick off our program of visits to all the Gathering Places across Victoria, we head down to Bunurong Country and visit a “home by the sea”.
4 December 2023
VAN Talks Episode 5: Discussing the Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy with one of its key authors
Can VALGS replace Reconciliation Action Plans for Victorian local governments? We speak about this with Jason Mifsud, a VALGS key architect.
28 November 2023
The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Jill Gallagher, AO: One of Victoria’s most recognised and respected leaders
Throughout her life Aunty Jill Gallagher has experienced a raft of challenges that have shaped her as one of Victoria’s most recognised and respected leaders.
27 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 4: Yoorrook Commissioner Travis Lovett driving truth-telling investigations into land, sky and waters
Appointed a Yoorrook Commissioner in early 2023, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett discusses the latest round of investigations – into land, sky and waters.
24 November 2023
The VAN Leader Tapes: Yoorrook Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter shares her growth as a proud Aboriginal leader
Sue-Anne Hunter never aspired to leadership, but it found her nonetheless and has positioned her as an inspirational and influential Victorian Aboriginal leader.
23 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 3: Uncle Alan Thorpe, forging ahead to help build stronger men, families and communities
In July 2023, Uncle Alan Thorpe was named Victoria’s NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year. He joins us to speak about his work and aspirations for Dardi Munwurro and community.
22 November 2023
Are YOU tuned in? The new Victorian Aboriginal News VAN Talks podcast.
Building on the work put into producing the highly successful Referendum 23 Tapes podcast, we’re at it again. This time, with the new VAN Talks podcast.
20 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 02: Four years on from the first Assembly elections, Treaties in Victoria are becoming ever more a reality.
With Assembly 2.0 firmly in place, we take a deep dive with Assembly co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg into where Victoria is currently positioned with regard to a statewide Treaty.
17 November 2023
VAN Talks Episode 01: Reconciliation in Victoria discussion with Professor Andrew Gunstone
We initiate a series of discussions about Reconciliation in Victoria, starting with internationally renowned Reconciliation expert, Professor Andrew Gunstone.
15 November 2023
Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg discusses self-determination in the context of Victoria
Self-determination in Victoria is significantly more than a pipe dream. Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg casts light on the reality.