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.
Episode 13: Fred Hollows Foundation one of 144 social justice organisations forming a coalition to support the First Nations Voice
CEO of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Ian Wishart, discusses the 144-strong coalition of social justice organisations supporting a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Episode 12: National Party leader David Littleproud advocates for a more effective option
Rather than adding another layer of bureaucracy, the National Party of Australia advocates for greater empowerment of local First Nations communities as an option to a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Episode 11: Proposing changes to the mechanics of voting in a Referendum
Kate Thwaites, MP, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, speaks with Charles Pakana on proposed changes to some of the ways in which Australia runs its referendums.
Episode 10: SBS/NITV launches strategic plan for coverage of the First Nations Voice to Parliament Referendum
Head of NITV, Tanya Denning Orman, discusses the SBS/NITV strategy that will guide the network's coverage of the Referendum campaign for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Episode 9: Ged Kearney MP, on the campaign trail for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Commencing our series of interviews with politicians from both sides of the Referendum campaign, we are joined by the Federal Member for Cooper, Ged Kearney, MP.
EPISODE 8: The Anglican Church’s Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey speaks out on the need for reliable and open information
Wiradjuri man, Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey from the Anglican Church joins us on the Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast to discuss the role of the church in promoting reliable information and the need for asking questions and joining in conversations.
A deep-seated loathing for misinformation, sensationalist news and self-proclaimed evangelists
Answering questions I'm often asked about the editorial direction and focus of the Victorian Aboriginal News Referendum '23 Tapes podcast.
Episode 7: City of Newcastle reacts to its local First Nations community and advisory committee
Chair of the City of Newcastle's Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Luke Russell, speaks with VAN about the power of Aboriginal voices.
Episode 6: From The Heart advocates correct information over ramming home campaign messaging
From The Heart’s National Field Organiser Emily Holm speaks with VAN on topics ranging from local government involvement in educating community to the importance of correct information above pushing home specific messages.
Episode 5: Local governments from across Australia commit to endorsing the Uluru Statement From the Heart
Architect of the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne, joins us to discuss the important role local government has in the forthcoming referendum.
Episode 4: Australia’s ethnic communities lend support to a First Nations Voice
Carlo Carli, Chair of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) discusses the strong support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament from ethnic communities.
Episode 3: Reconciliation Victoria CEO Nicole Findlay discusses Support for the 2023 Referendum
Reconciliation Victoria has been at the forefront of a First Nations alliance for two decades. With a First Nations Voice referendum on the horizon, that alliance is picking up momentum.
Episode 2: Professor Cheryl Saunders sheds light on the Australian Constitution
Emeritus President of the International Association of Constitutional Law, Professor Cheryl Saunders gives insights into the Australian Constitution.
Episode 1: First Nations Voice advocate and campaigner Thomas Mayo speaks out on the Voice to Parliament
Author, Uluru Statement from the Heart campaigner, Maritime Union Official and Torres Strait Islander Thomas Mayo speaks frankly about a Voice to Parliament.
Uncle Kevin Coombes – An Australian champion forced to travel on a British passport
Paralympic Basketball champion and esteemed Wotjabuluk Elder, Uncle Kevin Coombes speaks to VAN about his life and successes.
Living in and working from “Violet” the van, a 2019 Ford Transit
This is my home, my office and my transportation. According to government I'm considered "homeless" but I'm never more at home than being on the road.
The genesis of Victorian Aboriginal News – when, where and why it started
It all started with a simple half-hour Aboriginal current affairs radio program running three times a week. I had no idea it would become a life mission.
Taungurung releases its highly anticipated second book written in Taungurung and English languages
The Taungurung Land and Waters Council announce the release of the second children's book in Taungurung and English languages.
First Peoples’ Assembly confirms it wants to negotiate a state-wide Treaty following elections
The FPAV's Co-Chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson announces the next elected Assembly will be negotiating a State-wide Treaty.
Half-Way Through Its First Term, The FPAV Has Made Significant Inroads Towards Treaty In Victoria
FPAV Co-Chair, Taungurung man Marcus Stewart, reflects on the Assembly first two years of its first term.
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