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.

Do 11 Indigenous parliamentarians truly represent a Voice, as advocated by Senator Price?
Senator Jacinta Nampitjinpa Price states that 11 Indigenous parliamentarians are enough of a voice. Do they all agree?

Episode 31: Dja Dja Wurrung People come out in clear support of a Voice to Parliament enshrined in the Constitution
CEO of Djaara, the Dja Dja Wurrung land and waters corporation, Rodney Carter, joins Charles on the next episode of the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast.

Episode 30: The Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations weighs into the Referendum and Voice debate
Charles is joined by the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Paul Paton, to discuss a range of topics relating to the Voice and the forthcoming referendum.

Victorian Aboriginal leaders gather in unison and solidarity at the AAL to support a Yes vote at the referendum
At a joint media conference at the Aborigines Advancement League, Aboriginal leaders gathered in unity to support a Yes vote at the forthcoming referendum.

Episode 29: Students and first-time voters speak out on the Voice, referendum and truth in political campaigning
Two students and first-time voters share their thoughts on a range of topics, including: truth in political advertising/campaigning, media-driven misinformation and their hopes for a Voice to Parliament.

Yarning with Kayla and Sheridan from the First Peoples of the Millewa Mallee
A Yarn with the First Peoples of the Millewa Mallee about nursery seed collection, growing and revegetation as a cultural and economic enterprise.

Episode 28: Very real and positive health outcomes for Aboriginal People as a ‘Yes’ vote result
CEO of VACCHO, Aunty Jill Gallagher AO, talks about the positive health outcomes for Aboriginal People as a result of a Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament.

The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Esme Bamblett, proudly taking positions of leadership in community for over 50 years
From her early years spent on the missions at Cummeragunja and Rumbalara, Aunty Esme Bamblett has emerged as one of Victoria's strongest Aboriginal leaders.

Episode 27: On The Road, Telling It As It Is With Reverend Glenn Loughrey
After five full months on the road yarning up the referendum and Voice, Wiradjuri man Reverend Glenn Loughrey joins us to share his experiences.

Episode 26: Peta Credlin, Sky News and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price get it wrong!
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!!!

Yarning with Mike Nurse about Taungurung’s Traditional Owner Game Management Strategy
Mike Nurse at the Taungurung Land and Waters Council talks about the Corop Wetlands Complex and Traditional Owner Game Management Strategy.

The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Col Clark – a quiet and thoughtful approach to leadership with others always in mind
Elder-in-residence at Dardi Munwurro, Uncle Col Clark is a leader who believes compassion and caring are fundamental to good leadership.

Episode 25: Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative hopes for a better future with a Voice to Parliament
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative CEO Simon Flagg and board member, Professor Aunty Wendy Brabham talk about their hopes for a better future with a Voice.

Episode 24: Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia advises respectful conversations about the Voice to Parliament
Bundjalung woman and CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine discusses the importance of respectful conversations and that regardless of outcome, work towards reconciliation will continue unabated.

The VAN Leader Tapes: Aunty Geraldine Atkinson, a fearless leader for change and Treaty
One of Victoria's most effective leaders, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson speaks frankly to VAN about her style of leadership and drive to promote education.

Yarning with Dr Terri Janke about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
Wuthathi/Meriam woman Dr Terri Janke talks with Charles Pakana about Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).

Episode 23: Nyikina man Charles Prouse releases a new book on The Voice to Parliament
Nyikina man Charles Prouse provides a personal perspective on the Voice to Parliament, emphasising the important of Voice before Treaty.

Episode 22: Australian and New Zealand psychiatrists lend their support to a First Nations Voice to Parliament
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has lent its support to a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

The VAN Leader Tapes: Uncle Bill Nicholson – the youngest recorded Elder of the Wurundjeri Woi wurrung
Uncle Bill Nicholson of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung speaks out about his style of leadership and passion for education.

Yarning with GLaWAC CEO Daniel Miller About Cultural Burning
Daniel Miller, Yuin man and CEO of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation, talks with Charles Pakana about the practice of cultural burning.
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