LEGACY CONTENT
The VAN Referendum 2023 Tapes
Kicking off on the 28th of January 2023, the VAN Referendum 2023 (Ref '23) Tapes project is generally considered the genesis of the VAN Talks podcast, the project for which VAN is most well known. While the project is well and truly closed, the 40 interviews that consisted the series features some of the most important messages in relation to First Nations strength and resilience we have broadcast.
10 October 2023
Episode 40: “It’s absolutely critical, regardless of the outcome, that we try and bring people back together.”
Co-Chair of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, reflects on the divisive nature of the campaign and the need to heal community post referendum.
5 October 2023
Episode 39: $ Billions could be saved in healthcare alone by virtue of a Voice to Parliament – Lowitja Institute
With appropriate co-design of services and administration, CEO of Lowitja Institute, Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed believes the Voice could save billions of dollars.
2 October 2023
Episode 38: From an Aboriginal journalist’s perspective, it’s been a crazy campaign. JP Janke speaks out honestly and frankly.
SBS/NITV The Point co-host JP Janke talks on the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast on topics ranging from “fear over fact” to First Nations media’s role post referendum.
29 September 2023
Episode 37: Decades of experience with government and bureaucracy give Uncle Andrew Jackomos a unique perspective on the voice
With decades of experience with government and bureaucracy under his belt, Uncle Andrew Jackomos joins Charles to discuss the Voice to Parliament.
29 September 2023
Wurundjeri Corporation take a formal position on the voice to Parliament…YES!
After months of careful consideration and community consultation, Wurundjeri Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation says YES to the Voice.
29 September 2023
Voice information released in 30 First Nations languages
Uluru Dialogue provides new translations to complement existing library of Dialogue and other materials in First Nations and other languages.
28 September 2023
Episode 36: Victoria’s Taungurung People Supporting “Yes” for ALL First Nations Communities Across Australia
CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council Matthew Burns shares his thoughts on the positive impacts on all Australians – Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal – of a First Nations Voice to Parliament
27 September 2023
Episode 35: Gunditjmara man Jason Mifsud shares the rationale of his “cautious Yes” approach to a Voice to Parliament
Based on years of experience in government and community, Jason Mifsud is a Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament…but is approaching it with legitimate caution.
26 September 2023
Episode 34: Redefining who we are as a country. Ian Hamm’s unique perspective on a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm gives his unique insight into a Voice to Parliament – pushing well beyond the deficit model.
25 September 2023
Episode 33: Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Andrew Gardiner shares his perspective on the Voice to Parliament
From sources of misinformation to Australia’s standing on the international stage, Uncle Andrew Gardiner speaks about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament
20 September 2023
Episode 32: Leading Aboriginal child-care activist and advocate speaks out on a Voice to Parliament
Aunty Muriel Bamblett, CEO of VACCA speaks on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast about child care, treaty and other matters, all impacted positively by a Voice to Parliament.
16 September 2023
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?
15 September 2023
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.
12 September 2023
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.
8 September 2023
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.
5 September 2023
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.
17 August 2023
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.
12 August 2023
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!!!
27 July 2023
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.
20 July 2023
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.