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Inspirational leaders inducted to Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll

Inspirational leaders inducted to Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll

11 Victorian Aboriginal leaders have been inducted into the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. Among them, Dr Lois Peeler (pictured) and Uncle Andrew Jackomos.
Podcast: Aboriginal business – the realities, the challenges and the way forward

Podcast: Aboriginal business – the realities, the challenges and the way forward

In this far-reaching interview, Dr Michelle Evans delivers insight into indigenous business from the perspectives of the business owner and prospective purchaser.
VACCHO / Balit Durn Durn Centre welcome Victorian Government’s apology for institutional harms

VACCHO / Balit Durn Durn Centre welcome Victorian Government’s apology for institutional harms

VACCHO responds to the Victorian Premier's apology to the approximately 90,000 Victorian children subjected to abuse and neglect under institutional care.
The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is an opportunity governments cannot continue to waste

The National Agreement on Closing the Gap is an opportunity governments cannot continue to waste

Review from Productivity Commission reveals that governments have "largely not fulfilled" their commitments under the National Agreement.
VACCHO budget submission calls on Victorian Government to deliver on commitment

VACCHO budget submission calls on Victorian Government to deliver on commitment

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) has launched its 2024-25 Budget Submission which focuses on removing systematic barriers
Episode 26: Peta Credlin, Sky News and Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price get it wrong!

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!!!
Episode 18: Dissecting the proposed Referendum question and Constitutional amendment

Episode 18: Dissecting the proposed Referendum question and Constitutional amendment

Confused by the referendum question and proposed amendment to the Constitution? To gain clarity, we’re joined by leading Constitution lawyer, Professor Cheryl Saunders.
Episode 17: Exposing more misinformation about local and regional Voices

Episode 17: Exposing more misinformation about local and regional Voices

Despite the hook on which many hang their rationale for a NO vote - the supposed absence of local and regional voices - we reveal the truth about this all-important issue.
Episode 16: Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt caught out spreading misinformation

Episode 16: Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt caught out spreading misinformation

OK, so what do you think is going to happen when a tiny media outlet calls out the mistruths being presented by a big name commentator on a global network? Let's wait and see.
Episode 15: South Australia’s Voice Commissioner Dale Agius speaks about Australia’s first Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Episode 15: South Australia’s Voice Commissioner Dale Agius speaks about Australia’s first Indigenous Voice to Parliament

On the 26th of March, South Australia led the way with a First Nations Voice to that State’s Parliament. In this episode we speak to the SSA Commissioner for Voice, Dale Agius
Understanding what’s being proposed for the First Nations Voice to Parliament

Understanding what’s being proposed for the First Nations Voice to Parliament

If you think for a minute that the Voice will just suddenly appear if a Yes vote gets over the line, think again. There’s an enormous amount of work that will need to be undertaken before that happens.
Episode 14: Marcus Stewart provides an insight into the First Nations Referendum Working Group

Episode 14: Marcus Stewart provides an insight into the First Nations Referendum Working Group

Member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group and Taungurung man Marcus Stewart joins Charles on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast to talk about the role and efforts of the Working Group.
Episode 12: National Party leader David Littleproud advocates for a more effective option

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

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 9: Ged Kearney MP, on the campaign trail 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 6: From The Heart advocates correct information over ramming home campaign messaging

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.