THE VAN POST LIBRARY
This is where you’ll find all the news stories, podcasts and videos created and posted by the Victorian Aboriginal News team.
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.
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!
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.
VAN’s Charles Pakana calls for Treaty supporters to learn from the 2023 Referendum campaign
VAN Founder Charles Pakana urges support for Treaty at a gathering at Flemington on the 26th of 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.
Assembly responds to the Victorian Coalition’s backflip on commitment to Treaty
In response to the Victorian Coalition's sudden Treaty backflip, the Assembly assures all Victorians that the entire state benefits from Treaty.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Just what’s needed to promote Blak businesses through procurement and supporting business leadership
Dr Michelle Evans joins host Charles Pakana to discuss First Nations procurement policies and indigenous business leadership
Kath and Maya Coff yarn about bush tucker as a cultural, education and economic development pathway
Join us for episode six of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporation's podcast as we talk about bush tucker as more than just food.