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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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We want to know what stories you want to hear. The people you’d like us to interview, and the First Nations causes, initiatives and achievements we should be sharing.