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Bill Yann Asks Where Have The Extra Police Gone

The Northern Territory Labor government is under fire for failing to have sufficient police numbers in Alice Springs to control spiraling anti social behavior and protect the personal safety of local residents . Speaking outside Parliament House in Darwin last Friday Bill Yan the Country Liberal member for the seat of Namatjira said people are not feeling safe.

Sam Wickman 1972 Aboriginal Tent Embassy Pt 1

The day after the main aggravated attack by the police we set up our own security people and I was one of the security guards.We faced off against 400 police on the other side of the street who thought we were going to attack parliament house.

John Harvey ABC Doco Tent Embassy Edit

“STILL WE RISE”- what made the 1972 Aboriginal Embassy protest the most effective political action in the history of the Aboriginal struggle?” Its’ pretty disturbing to watch because you see young people joined arm in arm and there’s just troops of police marching towards them.Director John Harvey

The Amunda years...part two of Paul AhChee's amazing journey.

Amunda are a rock band which formed in Mpartnwe/Alice Springs in 1985. "I'd like to think that if we had stayed together for another 18months-things would have been really good for us." Paul AhChee.

Matt Patterson Responds To Anti Social Behaviour

With a dark cloud hanging over Mpartnwe /Alice Springs Mayor Matt Patterson says he believes there is a way forward ! "I think there are options - we've got to keep having something to fight for " -

Geoff Clark The Voice

During his six-year term as ATSIC chairman Geoff Clark was seen by many as a polarizing figure - but love or hate him, Clark he has never wavered from being the voice of the grassroots Aboriginal society.

Selena Uibo Responds to Anti Social Behaviour across The NT.

"If people want to see young people face consequences is it better that a young person if they've been out damaging or graffitiing a shop one night are back there the next day and the whole week making amends cleaning up the glass that has been broken, scrubbing off the spray paint !" N.T Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Selena Uibo.

Jim Remedio Calls For Stand Alone Aborignal Radio Service

A co-winner of the peak body's prestigious Michael Law Award, Jim Remedio was welcomed to the 2022 CBAA community Radio Awards with a standing ovation. A proud Torres Strait Islander man and respected Elder Jim is described as a pioneer in Australian media.

Marion Scrymgour dicusses the Albanese Labor government's first budget.

"There is a lot of importance in this budget for First Nations people - N.T. Federal Member Marion Scrymgour.

Sam Jupurrurla Wickman was born in Alice Springs in 1952 and is a Wati (fully initiated man) from Central Australia Sam’s mother was a full ceremonial woman of the Luritja, Pitjantatjarra, Yankuntjatjarra people south of Alice Springs and his father an Arrernte and Luritja man with strong roots to Mpartnwe Alice Springs Following a 15 year career in the public servic, in Canberra, and then the Northern Territory Sam graduated with honours in Archaeology in 1988. He is also a former nationally rated (no 4 )Professional Boxer.

Jack Charles v The Crown

Legendary storyteller and voice for the Stolen Generations, Uncle Jack Charles, spent decades in and out of prison due to drug addiction and the trauma that he experienced as a child. During his long running production Jack Charles v The Crown, the stage and screen actor was well known for calling on the crown to take responsibility for the years of abuse and oppression he had experienced throughout his life. Uncle Jack founded one of Australia’s first indigenous theatre groups in Melbourne in 1971 and went on to become known as the “grandfather” of Aboriginal theatre.

Veteran Tasmanian human rights campaigner Michael Mansell is an Aboriginal leader who has worked for social, political and legal changes to improve the lives and social standing of Tasmanian Aboriginal (Palawa) people. In 1977 Mansell met with the Queen during her Silver Jubilee tour of Australia where he presented her with a petition for Aboriginal land rights and box of beads and trinkets in exchange for the return of their land. Michael is a qualified barrister and solicitor of the Supreme court of Tasmania and the High court of Australia.

Morris Stuart was born in the former British colony Guiana, on the northern coast of south America, before moving to the UK. He has also lived in New Zealand but after nearly 40 years in Melbourne he now calls Australia home. Morris is the founder and director of the Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir whose journey was featured in a 2017 documentary, The Song Keepers, as well as on Australian Story on ABC Television. He was awarded the AM (Member of the Order of Australia) for significant service to the Indigenous community and to choral music.

Pat Miller was born in Alice Springs in 1947, into a family that has long associations with Central Australia. Her father, Milton Liddle, was the son of Bill Liddle, a pioneer bushman of Scottish descent. Milton’s mother, Mary, was an Arrernte woman. Pat’s mother, Polly, was an Alyawarra woman from the country around Hatches Creek and Kurrundi station, north east of Alice Springs. Pat has always been proud of her mixed descent and she has drawn strength and inspiration from the full diversity of her personal heritage. In 2002 Dr Miller became the first Aboriginal person to be appointed as Deputy of the Administrator of the Northern Territory.

The origins of First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN) can be traced back to a national gathering in Alice Springs in 1999. Gumbaynggirr Dunghutti woman June Riemer is the Deputy CEO of First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN). She’s worked in the sector for over 40 years, leading and inspiring her team as they navigate the changes in the national disability sector.

Elaine Peckham The Truth About The NT Intervention

"We will continue speaking out about the Intervention until we see the day it ends, and it will happen.We will continue to hold our heads high, and be proud of who we are. We are still surviving on this day, no matter how many, or what laws they put on us." Elaine Kngwarraye Peckham Mparrntwe Custodian

Marion Scrymgour On The Voice To Parliament

"It's taken us such a long time to get where we are with this conversation that we shouldn't be afraid to go down this road" .... Marion Scrymgour explains constitutional recognition and "The Voice" to Parliament.

Eileen Cummings Story

A class action for Northern Territory Stolen Generations members and their descendants has been resolved, with more than 50 million dollars to be paid to deceased estates and relatives. While the settlement needs formal court approval, lawyers have told a Darwin judge they have reached an agreement. The class action began before survivors set up a federal compensation scheme for Stolen generation survivors but continued the action for compensation for relatives and carers for those Stolen Generation survivors who have died. Lead Claimant Eileen Cummings said it was important to recognise those who have now passed on.

Gary - Deadly Hair Dude Interview

A new partnership between Charles Darwin University (CDU) and CDU alumni Gary Strachan, The Deadly Hair Dude, will train First Nations students in remote communities in the art of foiling and clippers in a bid to inspire them into hairdressing and employment opportunities.

Gary - Deadly Hair Dude Interview FINAL

First Nations remote communities across the Northern Territory will now have better access to be able to study hairdressing on their home soil, thanks to a new program by Charles Darwin University (CDU).

Taylah Griffin Wp

Getting more regional and remote mob into STEM and keeping them there .. aerospace systems engineer Taylah Griffin shares her thoughts during National Science Week.

Senator Jacinta Price

Northern Territory CLP Senator Jacinta Nampajimba Price has only been in the Federal Parliament for a few weeks but says that she wants to be the voice for those living in remote communities who do not have English as a first language.

Prof Ngaire Brown Wp

The Chair of a peak Government agency which provides strong policy advice and evidence on ways to improve mental health and suicide prevention across the nation, is urging local people to voice and share their concerns at one of its outreach programs in Central Australia this week.Commission Chair Professor Ngaire Brown a Yuin nation woman from the south coast of NSW told CAAMA that decision makers at the the pointy end need to change the way that they outsource the delivery of programs.

Barry Taylor Remembers The 1976 There And Back Enduro

Thousands of motorsport enthusiasts are in Mpartnwe Alice Springs for the iconic Finke Desert Race... but how did it all begin ? Local enthusiast Barry Taylor shares his journey as both an organiser and competitor.

Geoff Curtis 1st Finke Desert Race There and Back 1976 winner

The race started in 1976 as a challenge for a group of local motorbike riders to race from Alice Springs Inland Dragway to the Finke River and return. After the success of this initial ride, the Finke Desert Race has been held annually on the Queen's Birthday long weekend ever since. The race is run along sections of what was the Old Ghan railway service track adjacent to the railway line.

LL Darwin Speech

LL Darwin Speech by CAAMA

David Littleproud

New National Party leader David Littleproud says he thinks it is time to work constructively with the government on the "Voice to Parliament" - a Labor mandate going into the election.

Natasha Fyles - CAAMA Interview In Full

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles talks about addressing anti social behavior in Mpartnwe Alice Springs.

Josef Jakamarra Egger Interviews Jacinta Nampijinpa Price 2020

Josef Jakamarra Egger is a Warlpiri man of Austrian-Irish descent who grew up mostly in Alice Springs and the Yuendumu community. Josef is fluent in both English and Warlpiri and has extensive networks with Aboriginal groups throughout Central Australia. This in depth interview with Jacinta Nampijinpa Price creates the space for much wider discussion by Government... whichever party is successful.

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce And Jacinta Price Caama 17 - 05 - 2022 Wp

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and Northern Territory CLP candidate for the Senate Jacinta Price discuss important issues that will continue to impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians into the future... regardless of who wins government.

Natasha Fyles Elected New NT Chief Minister

Natasha Fyles Elected New NT Chief Minister by CAAMA

NF Elected New NT CM Full Press Interview

NF Elected New NT CM Full Press Interview by CAAMA

George Williams

George Williams by CAAMA

Michael Mansell And What The Uluru Statement really says

Veteran Tasmanian Aboriginal rights campaigner and leading Australian constitutional lawyer George Williams share their thoughts on constitutional recognition and the Uluru statement from the Heart and why both will be a tough journey going forward.

Paul Ahchee Wp 1

My Boy Lollipop..... and why going cold turkey changed Paul AhChee's life forever.

Anzac Day Special- Nurse Olive Haynes

“Australians have not really been aware of the role that the nurses played in the war. The soldiers were so very, very grateful.

Elizabeth Heffernan Discusses Racism In WW1

There was definitely still a disconnect among their white comrades and it definitely persisted after the war. A famous saying was that a lot of Aboriginal men were too dark to fight in the light horse while Australian Prime Minister Billy Hughes bid Australian soldiers in France to fight for white Australia.

Raymond Finn Remembers The Light Horse Brigade

Wangkangurru man Raymond Finn’s great-grandfather Jack Ludgate fought at Gallipoli. In 2015 Mr Finn joined a group of students and mentors from Ntaria community 130 kilometres west of Alice Springs and spent five days riding along the western MacDonald ranges to participate in the Alice Springs ANZAC Day parade.

Classics For A Cause

To help fund Australian veterans and emergency services rehabilitation and therapy, Tom Bailey launched Classics for a cause, Veteran Benefits Australia and Veteran Mindfulness.

War veteran Andy Fermo shares his journey back from PTSD

War veteran Andy Fermo shares his journey back from PTSD by CAAMA

Patrick O Leary

Patrick O Leary by CAAMA

Larissa Baldwin Wp

Larissa Baldwin Wp by CAAMA

Kyam Maher SA Minister For Aboriginal Affairs-elect

Kyam Maher SA Minister For Aboriginal Affairs-elect by CAAMA

Remembering Mark Roxley McCormack CAAMA tribute.

Remembering Mark Roxley McCormack CAAMA tribute. by CAAMA

Prof. Gracelyn Smallwood

Prof. Gracelyn Smallwood by CAAMA

AD Interview by CAAMA

Now is the time for aboriginal tourism ventures in NT

PM Talks Voice To Parliament, Indiginous Business Funding And Crime In Alice Springs

PM Talks Voice To Parliament, Indiginous Business Funding And Crime In Alice Springs by CAAMA

Marion Scrymgour Jenny Hubert Feb 2022

Marion Scrymgour Jenny Hubert Feb 2022 by CAAMA

SNOWDEN Final Speech

SNOWDEN Final Speech by CAAMA

CLC challenges Water Licence

CLC challenges Water Licence by CAAMA

Uncle Lindsay Thomas Nukunu

Uncle Lindsay Thomas Nukunu by CAAMA

Senator Susan McDonald

Qld Liberal Senator Susan McDonald talks about bringing the same services to remote Aborignal communities which will allow them to become a real part of Australia"s future.

CEO of AIATSIS Craig Ritchie interview - A new era for AIATSIS on Ngunnawal Country (and beyond)

A new precinct called Ngurra will be constructed on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in the Parliamentary Triangle, on Ngunnawal country (Canberra). It will house the new home of the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) and a new centre for learning and knowledge. A national resting place to care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestral remains who cannot head home to country will also be established. The new $316.5 million precinct was announced by the Federal Government earlier this year and would take its place among Australia's Parliament, the National Gallery and the National Library. Another announcement that is significant to the Territory has also been made by AIATSIS - an agreement to open an engagement and digitisation facility in Alice Springs. It will mark the first time in its history that the AIATSIS will extend its operations to a base outside of the national capital. Dunghutti man and the CEO of AIATSIS Craig Ritchi…

Chancey Paech Feb 2022

Chancey Paech Feb 2022 by CAAMA

Dr Paddy Gibson pays tribute To Rosalie Kunoth Monks

Dr Paddy Gibson pays tribute To Rosalie Kunoth Monks by CAAMA

Matt Paterson On Solving Crime Wave

Matt Paterson On Solving Crime Wave by CAAMA

Dr John Boffa Covid Report Jan 25 - 01 - 2022

Dr John Boffa Covid Report Jan 25 - 01 - 2022 by CAAMA

Ben Tyler interview - Kakadu Kitchen

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has recently launched a new course specifically targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who want to develop entrepreneurial skills and study business. The four-week intensive learning and mentoring course aim to give a smooth transition for further tertiary study in the university and possibly develop more Indigenous-owned businesses in the Northern Territory. The course is delivered at the CDU Darwin Waterfront Campus and develops skills in academic literacy over its four weeks. The enabling program also acts as an important step for First Nations students towards studying for a degree, as students become familiarised with the university academic environment and study expectations. CAAMA's Philippe Perez spoke with CDU's First Nations pre-business enabling program coordinator and business lecturer Dr Chrystie Watson, about the program (audio below). Philippe also spoke with the business student and peer mentor in the program Ben Tylor…

Dr Christye Watson - CDU's First Nations pre-business enabling program coordinator

Charles Darwin University (CDU) has recently launched a new course specifically targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who want to develop entrepreneurial skills and study business. The four-week intensive learning and mentoring course aim to give a smooth transition for further tertiary study in the university and possibly develop more Indigenous-owned businesses in the Northern Territory. The course is delivered at the CDU Darwin Waterfront Campus and develops skills in academic literacy over its four weeks. The enabling program also acts as an important step for First Nations students towards studying for a degree, as students become familiarised with the university academic environment and study expectations. CAAMA's Philippe Perez spoke with CDU's First Nations pre-business enabling program coordinator and business lecturer Dr Chrystie Watson, about the program (audio below). Philippe also spoke with the business student and peer mentor in the program Ben Tylor…

Strong Voices: Looking back on 2021

2021 is coming to a close and on the final Strong Voices program of the year we look back. We start by looking back to May when CAAMA’s Gilmore Johnston caught up with Arrente woman and Trachoma Community Engagement Officer Lesley Martin. She gave an update on reducing rates of the disease in remote communities. Back in September the remote New South Wales community of Wilcannia was in the grip of a COVID outbreak. The outbreak saw many of towns predominately Aboriginal population getting COVID-19. In 2020 Australia saw the devastation inflicted on the more than forty-thousand-year-old Juukan Gorge caves. Senate committee inquiry into the destruction of the Juukan Gorge rock shelter handed down its final report in October of 2021. In October the Aboriginal Justice Agreement was launched in Central Australia. The agreement is a seven-year plan looking to engage Aboriginal Leadership and improve services for remote NT communities. Strong Voices will be taking a break over January a…

NT Protect Country Alliance spokesperson Daniel Robins - Beetaloo Basin grants ruled invalid

A Supreme court ruling says a grant to be paid to a company planning to explore for fracking on the Beetaloo Basin is invalid. The Environment Centre NT’s argued the Federal government had failed to make a number of required, reasonable inquiries into a range of matters before granting Empire Energy subsidiary Imperial Energy $21 million. The court had ruled that one grant of $21 million contract was unreasonable because it occurred when legal activity was underway. A number of traditional owners across the basin have voiced their opposition to fracking activity for a number of years. In a statement the Northern Territory Protect Country Alliance spokesperson Daniel Robins says “Territorians didn’t want to see public money wasted on fracking projects that will threaten groundwater and are opposed by Traditional Owners.” He spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez.

Strong Voices 17 - 12 - 2021

Strong Voices 17 - 12 - 2021 by CAAMA

Joe Clarke by CAAMA

Sharing Creation stories on big and little screens across the country.

CAAMA's Philippe Perez spoke to SharingStories Foundation CEO Liz Thompson, SSF Director Education and Partnership Development and Pitta Pitta and Warluwarra woman Sharon Williams and Senior Jarra Custodian Uncle Rick Nelson who narrated The Eagle, the Crow and the Bat recently released from the Foundation.

Wendy Lever Henderson interview - new purple bench launched at CDU Alice Springs

The Alice Springs campus of Charles Darwin University has installed the Northern Territory's first Purple Bench, continuing a worldwide movement to honour domestic violence victims. The bench is part of a movement that begun in Canada in 2015 and was made locally. It has a plaque installed on it with information on where to get support if they or someone they know is being affected by family violence. Community Services Lecturer in the College of Health & Human Services at Charlkes Darwin University Wendy Lever Henderson says the bench acts as a community service and honors women who have dies as a result of family violence. ***grab There are plans to install the benches at the university's Katherine and Casuarina campuses and a number of free public information sessions on family violence will be held at the Charles Darwin University's Alice Springs campus, starting on December 8. If you need urgent assistance in relation to family violence, please contact 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732…

David Littleproud interview - Renewed Indigenous Reference Group, Beetaloo Basin & borders reopening

A new group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business owners have been selected as part of a new group to support Indigenous economic development throughout Northern Australia. The new group will follow on from the work of the Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group, which was initially established in 2017. Six new members will provide advice to state and federal governments and make sure the interests of Indigenous landowners, communities and businesses are represented in the Northern Australian economic agenda. Two Territorians were selected as part of the new group - Tara Craigie and Jerome Cubillo. Ms Craigie previously ran the Real Jobs Program for the NT Cattlemen's Association which aimed to improve the amount of Aboriginal Territorians working in the agriculture sector in the NT. She currently runs the Aboriginal-led Warrigundu Station. Larrakia Nation man and Torres Strait Islander man and CEO of the Northern Territory Indigenous Business Network Jerome Cubillo h…

Eileen Cummings - a long time coming

Eileen Cummings - a long time coming by CAAMA

Strong Voices: Acknowledgement of trauma a long time coming

The Senate passed The Territories' Stolen Generations Redress Scheme Bill last week. The bill will compensate and support survivors of the Stolen Generations from the NT and the ACT. The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care or SNAICC released their Family Matters report this week. The report shows concerning trends such as low rates of Aboriginal children reuniting with their families this past financial year. And the Tangentyere Women’s Safety Group released a series of guidelines for media and people working in communications. The guidelines cover how to report ethically on domestic family and sexual violence. Listen below as we also take a look at some of the latest news.

Michael Brown talks about awareness, non-judgement and trust for World AIDS Day

Kalkadoon, Barahda Barna and Wangi Man Michael Brown had bad lived experiences with pharmacists and medical staff when he initially was trying to receive help for prescribed medication from two local pharmacies when he discovered he was HIV-positive. At both of them, he was met with pointing, and staring, which had made him feel uncomfortable. On both occasions, he asked for his script back and left the pharmacies - but an experience at the pharmacist in the Raintrees Shopping Centre in Cairns treated him with respect. He met Dr Nicolette Roux, a GP at Wuchopperen Health Service in Cairns who advised him on confidentiality and then visited the Optimal Pharmacy Plus at Raintrees where the manager Belinda made sure he felt safe. Mr Brown says First Nations people should not have to experience staff judging them when getting assistance for treatment and HIV medication and spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez about his experiences and the importance of confidentiality and privacy in medical…

Steve Renouf talks fake COVID vaccination certificates and First Nations vaccination efforts

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are being warned about online scams that promise proof of COVID vaccination certificates in exchange for cash or credit card details. Reports have shown that these proof of vaccination certificates have been offered on black market web forums, with some only thing minutes to be produced. The Australian Digital Health Agency also warn consumers that personal health information is a valuable commodity on the black market and that once that information is lost, it will be difficult to regain. Creating or using a fake vaccination certificate is also illegal. Consumer Advocate spokesperson from the Australian Digital Health Agency Steve Renoulf spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez about the correct ways to get your certificate and how to not be scammed.

Central Land Council CEO Les Turner on NT Land Rights Bill and voter ID being scrapped

Central Land Council CEO Les Turner on NT Land Rights Bill and voter ID being scrapped by CAAMA

Strong Voices NT Aboriginal Land Rights Act

The Central Land Council (CLC) have welcomed the passing of amendments to the NT Aboriginal Land Rights Act. They say it will allow Aboriginal-led decisions about the Aboriginal Benefits Account (ABA). The Alice Springs campus of Charles Darwin University has installed the Northern Territory's first Purple Bench. The installment continues a worldwide movement to honour domestic violence victims and raise awareness. Aboriginal led charity Children's Ground launched a series of Arrernte language picture books. The books aim to help local children engage with their language, culture and history.

Emma Sparrow interview - new First Nations Unit for hearing health

A First Nations Services Unit has been newly established to better meet the hearing health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. The new unit will bring together three programs that are currently run by the Federal Government statutory authority hearing Australia and will look to boost culturally appropriate services. The body has also pledged to reduce the rate of hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children by 50 percent before 2029. Hearing Australia Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer Emma Sparrow says to reach that target, people need to look for early signs and get educated about hearing loss. She spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez

John Patterson CEO AMSANT Responds About Impacts Of Social Media Reports

John Patterson CEO AMSANT Responds About Impacts Of Social Media Reports by CAAMA

CDU Northern Institute Research Associate Fiona Shelley interview re: My Territory COnnections

Territorians are being called on to take part in a new survey to understand what makes a good life in the NT. The survey - called My Territory Connections - is being run by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and will see researchers from CDU's Northern Institute survey residents from both major hubs and remote areas. They are hoping to understand the connections that Territorians have with family, neighbours and the attachments to their place. CAAMA's Philippe Perez headed to the CDU Alice Springs campus to speak to CDU Northern Institute Research Associate Fiona Shalley about the survey. He also spoke with CDU's Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and CDU's Associate Vice-Chancellor for Central Australia Jay Walker about some of the ways CDU can help with further education for those living in Central Australia and remote communities.

CDU's Associate Vice-Chancellor for Central Australia Jay Walker interview

Territorians are being called on to take part in a new survey to understand what makes a good life in the NT. The survey - called My Territory Connections - is being run by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and will see researchers from CDU's Northern Institute survey residents from both major hubs and remote areas. They are hoping to understand the connections that Territorians have with family, neighbours and the attachments to their place. CAAMA's Philippe Perez headed to the CDU Alice Springs campus to speak to CDU Northern Institute Research Associate Fiona Shalley about the survey. He also spoke with CDU's Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and CDU's Associate Vice-Chancellor for Central Australia Jay Walker about some of the ways CDU can help with further education for those living in Central Australia and remote communities.

CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman interview

Territorians are being called on to take part in a new survey to understand what makes a good life in the NT. The survey - called My Territory Connections - is being run by Charles Darwin University (CDU) and will see researchers from CDU's Northern Institute survey residents from both major hubs and remote areas. They are hoping to understand the connections that Territorians have with family, neighbours and the attachments to their place. CAAMA's Philippe Perez headed to the CDU Alice Springs campus to speak to CDU Northern Institute Research Associate Fiona Shalley about the survey. He also spoke with CDU's Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman and CDU's Associate Vice-Chancellor for Central Australia Jay Walker about some of the ways CDU can help with further education for those living in Central Australia and remote communities.

Strong Voices: Peak NT Aboriginal Health body addresses claims of forced vaccinations

Aboriginal leaders and a peak NT health body strongly reject claims that the army forced Aboriginal people in remote NT communities to have COVID-19 injections. Also a First Nations Services Unit has been established to better meet the hearing health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. And after 25 years the Yugunga-Nya people in WA have been granted native title over more than 30 thousand square kilometres of land north east of Perth.

David McCormack from Yuelamu talks renewables

A new Network to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples play a central role in developing the renewables sector has been launched in Alice Springs today The Network will support First Nations communities and business enterprises to manage clean energy projects, from small community projects to large-scale, export focussed initiatives. The Network will also pursue policy reform, and advocate for the renewables sector to protect sacred sites as well as include Indigenous businesses. A key initiator of the network and Executive Director of Original Power, Karrina Nolan, says, "The Network will ensure First Nations people are key players as Australia’s clean energy industry grows" Lesly Schultz, who is a Ngadju Traditional Owner, Chair of Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation says he wants remote communities in Western Australia and throughout the lands to have First Nations people lead in having safe power options.

Warramungu Traditional Owner Norman Jurrpurrula Frank talks solar panels in Tennant Creek town camps

A new Network to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples play a central role in developing the renewables sector has been launched in Alice Springs today The Network will support First Nations communities and business enterprises to manage clean energy projects, from small community projects to large-scale, export focussed initiatives. The Network will also pursue policy reform, and advocate for the renewables sector to protect sacred sites as well as include Indigenous businesses. A key initiator of the network and Executive Director of Original Power, Karrina Nolan, says, "The Network will ensure First Nations people are key players as Australia’s clean energy industry grows" Lesly Schultz, who is a Ngadju Traditional Owner, Chair of Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation says he wants remote communities in Western Australia and throughout the lands to have First Nations people lead in having safe power options.

Karrina Nolan and Leslie Schultz - First Nations Clean Energy Network interview

A new Network to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples play a central role in developing the renewables sector has been launched in Alice Springs today The Network will support First Nations communities and business enterprises to manage clean energy projects, from small community projects to large-scale, export focussed initiatives. The Network will also pursue policy reform, and advocate for the renewables sector to protect sacred sites as well as include Indigenous businesses. A key initiator of the network and Executive Director of Original Power, Karrina Nolan, says, "The Network will ensure First Nations people are key players as Australia’s clean energy industry grows" Lesly Schultz, who is a Ngadju Traditional Owner, Chair of Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation says he wants remote communities in Western Australia and throughout the lands to have First Nations people lead in having safe power options.

Franklin Gaffney

Western Australia's Yugunga-Nya people win a 25 year Native title battle.

Kieran Shirey interview - Keeping accountability on RAPs

A new software tool has been launched to help government agencies, businesses and organisations commit to a Reconciliation Action Plan. The tool, called Weavr captures data from organisations that track impact, and measures success within an organisation’s Reconciliation Action Plan and demonstrate how they are empowering First Nations people in workplaces. Biripi mn Kieran Shirey and managing director of LOGiT Australia which launched the tool, says it has the potential to show businesses what could be achieved if RAPs were used to their full potential. He speaks with CAAMA's Philippe Perez.

Strong Voices: Concerns over WA Aboriginal Heritage Bill

A peak Western Australian Aboriginal heritage lobby group has described the tabling of the states new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill - as a shocking betrayal of its people. Also research from the Miracle Babies Foundation reveals 8 out of 10 families with premature babies experience additional financial hardship. And a coalition of organisations with a goal to bring clean energy to remote communities has been launched in Alice Springs this week. We also look at the latest on the COVID-19 situation in the NT.

Chelsea Watego interview - Another Day In The Colony.

A new book released this month explores the possibilities of First Nations people standing ground against the barriers put up from a colonised society. Professor Chelsea Watego has recently written Another Day In The Colony, which is a collection of essays exploring some of her personal experiences in keeping her black culture alive in many settings, from academia to the media to the justice system. She is a Professor of Indigenous Health at the Queensland University of Technology and has written extensively for Indigenous X, The Guardian, NITV and many other literary journals. She speaks here with CAAMA’s Philippe Perez.

Pastor Ray Minniecon Glagow COP 26

Pastor Ray Minniecon Glagow COP 26 by CAAMA

Strong Voices: Is Australia doing enough to address climate change?

Representatives across the world gathered in Glasglow Scotland for COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate change conference. Today we hear from an Australian First nations delegate who says Australia is so far behind every other nation on the planet. And a new report looking into two Tangentyere family violence primary prevention programs says explicit messaging can change attitudes towards violence against women as well as gender stereotypes in Aboriginal communities. We’ll also hear a tribute to Arrente man, footballer, leader and advocate for Central Australian Indigenous rights Harold Furber, who passed away a week ago.

Samantha Campbell - helping First Nations people who live with dementia with picture cards

A new set of picture cards to help First Nations who live with dementia communicate with their carers and family have been recognised in the 2021 future of Ageing Awards. The cards offer a way for someone who has declining speech to communicate while also respecting culture and were designed after consultation of the needs of First Nations people. They contain a picture of activities that are described in English with a space to write a word in the language of the person using them. The innovative cards were illustrated by Dagoman woman Samantha Campbell and have had 1000 sets distributed since their launch since July. They have also been recognised for their innovation, winning the Indigenous Communities category in the 2021 Future of Ageing Awards. Ms Campbell says her work in designing pictures for the cards was rewarding for her. She speaks here to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez (audio below).

Emily Flannery - NAISDA graduate

The new closing date for online auditions to audition for one of Australia's premier First Nations dance colleges has been extended by two weeks. Communities, families and schools are encouraged to help support young people considering a career in dance and the performing arts, by having a yarn about the possibilities that auditioning for NAISDA can offer as well. Completing an online audition application before 15 November is the first step in creating options for next year. NAISDA is located on Darkinjung Land on the Mount Penang Parklands in Kariong on the Central Coast of New South Wales and has support for people who are away from their country. Wiradjuri woman Emily Flannery from Forbes in the Central West of NSW pursued her love of dance a number of years ago underwent studies at the NAISDA Dance College. While at NAISDA, Emily was fortunate enough to spend time in both Yolngu and Moa Island communities and received the Young Regional Artist Scholarship (YRAS), which enable…

CAAC Engagement Officer Janet Turner

The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (CAAC) has recently launched a new Vaccine Acceleration Program, which will include new engagement officers speaking to First Nations people in Alice Springs as well as communities throughout Central Australia. These officers will be speaking to people in language, and be visiting town camps and communities, answering questions about Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines. CAAC Engagement officer Janet Turner spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez more about their work and encourage more of the community to get a vaccination against COVID-19.

Prof John Altman Changes To NT Land Rights Act

Prof John Altman Changes To NT Land Rights Act by CAAMA

Strong Voices: Concerns about potential changes to the NT Aboriginal Land Rights Act

Aboriginal people across the Northern Territory are being urged to voice their concerns to a Senate inquiry about proposed changes to the Aboriginal Land Rights Act NT. Also CAAMA Radio catches up with award winning actor Deborah Mailman, ahead of the release of season 2 of the political drama series Total Control. And the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress recently launched a new Vaccine Acceleration Program. Program officers will speak with people in language and address people’s concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Mike Byrne NT Shelter

The dark cloud of homelessness that hangs over low income earners across the Northern Territory !

Aboriginal Justice Agreement Package

Kintore will be the first community in Central Australia to form a government supported Law and Justice Group. KD has more The remote community 530 kilometres west from Alice Springs, will establish a community-driven group, which will support greater autonomy for Aboriginal Territorians. The announcement was made at the Alice Springs launch of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement yesterday, which is aa seven year strategy to improve justice outcomes for Aboriginal Territorians. Member of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement Committee Phil Brown says it was an important step for Aboriginal people in reducing incarceration rates. Attorney General Selena Uibo also says while there are many elements to the agreement is all comes down to appropriate services and giving stronger leadership in communities. CAAMA's Philippe Perez gives us this report.

Unheard Shahn Devendren

Series Creator Shahn Devendran tells CAAMA that as well as showing Australian injustices to an international audience, it was important that local audiences saw the stories of their own incarcerated people.

Strong Voices: Series looks at instances of discrimination in prison systems

This Week on Strong Voices: A new six-episode documentary series explores instances of discrimination in prison systems over the years, including First Nations people. Also the federal government are keen to battle growing COVID vaccine hesitancy announcing a new campaign directed at First Nations people. And two team members from this years Indigenous Marathon Squad who have spoken about the difficulties that many young people living in remote Aboriginal communities face on a daily basis.

Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt interview (October 28, 2021)

The COVID vaccine rollout in remote communities through the NT continues on at a slow pace, with the Barkly region seeing the lowest fully vaccinated rate in the Territory at 30 per cent, according to federal data. But the federal government are keen to battle growing hesitancy and low take up of the vaccine, announcing a new campaign directed at First Nations people earlier this week. CAAMA’s Philippe Perez spoke to the Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt regarding the ongoing vaccine rollout, along with issues regarding Indigenous Business Month and the launch of a new National Strategy to prevent child sexual abuse. If you need support, contact the 1800 Respect hotline on 1800 737 732.

Uncle Owen Whyman New Political Party

New political party - Indigenous Party of Australia.

Jamie Lowe - National Native Title Council CEO interview

Extensive recommendations made in a report from the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia regarding the destruction of Jukken Gorge has been welcomed by the peak body for the native title sector. The National Native Title Council says it is the Commonwealth’s responsibility to legislate so that Indigenous heritage is protected. A transfer of political responsibility for cultural heritage to the Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has also been recommended Gunditjmara and Djabwurrung CEO of the Council Jamie Lowe spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez. Picture: credit Wayne Quilliam Aboriginal Photography

Nicky Hayes from Spinefex Skateboards interview

As part of Indigenous Business Month, many First Nations-led businesses gathered over the last few days for the tenth anniversary of the Aboriginal Economic Development Forum, being held in Alice Springs. The conference also hosted a US panel session with Native American CEOs and business owners and keynote speeches from Ernie Dingo and Rayleen Brown, the founder of Kungkas Can Cook - a catering business specialising in Central Australian bush food. CAAMA’s Philippe Perez headed down to the conference and spoke to a couple of local Aboriginal business entrepreneurs who were speaking at the conference. We hear from Arrernte man Declan Miller who is a graphic artist and one of the people behind Stick Mob, a group of First Nations artists looking to sell works and graphic novels in Central Australia. Arrernte man and the founder of Spinifex Skateboards company Nicky Hayes also spoke to us at the conference.

Declan Millar from Stick Mob interview

As part of Indigenous Business Month, many First Nations-led businesses gathered over the last few days for the tenth anniversary of the Aboriginal Economic Development Forum, being held in Alice Springs. The conference also hosted a US panel session with Native American CEOs and business owners and keynote speeches from Ernie Dingo and Rayleen Brown, the founder of Kungkas Can Cook - a catering business specialising in Central Australian bush food. CAAMA’s Philippe Perez headed down to the conference and spoke to a couple of local Aboriginal business entrepreneurs who were speaking at the conference. We hear from Arrernte man Declan Miller who is a graphic artist and one of the people behind Stick Mob, a group of First Nations artists looking to sell works and graphic novels in Central Australia. Arrernte man and the founder of Spinifex Skateboards company Nicky Hayes also spoke to us at the conference.

John Huigen - Talking Water Kwate Ankeme interview

A new campaign to put a submission together to help inform the Northern Territory's Government Strategic Water Plan has been launched yesterday. Called 'Talking Water - Kwatye Ankerne' the campaign will look to start a conversation for a more secure water future for Mbantwe. Facilitated by the Desert Knowledge Research Institute and working with several local organisations, including the Central Land Council and Lhere Artepe Aboriginal Corporation, a number of events will happen in upcoming weeks including a seminar looking at First Nations people's connection to water. CEO of Desert Knowledge Australia John Huigan says First Nations people will be integral to the submissions for the strategic water plan. He spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez.

CEO of the Queensland South Native Title Services Kevin Smith - Koa people native title win

Native title rights to a large area of land in Western Queensland have been now formally recognised by the federal court. The court on Wednesday resolved a native title determination from the regions Koa [KOH-ah] people for over thirty-one thousand square kilometres of land and waters near the town of Winton. Traditional owners from the region say the decision will help to give justice to her ancestors after a long journey since the claim was originally filed in 2015. CEO of the Queensland South Native Title Services and Torres Strait Islander man Kevin Smith spoke to me about the decision.

Brenda Shields, Strong Grandmothers Group

A new education strategy aiming to lift school attendance in the Northern Territory has been launched this week. Minister Lauren Moss visited Centralian Middle School to announce the plan, which will span over ten years and will cost ten million dollars. The plan will engage two-way learning and back bilingual learning in both schools and through the Australian curriculum. The plan will also invest in more school counsellors and Aboriginal educators and partner with Aboriginal health organisations to support student wellbeing. The plan results from community consultation and research from academics and researchers with expertise in Aboriginal education. Interviews with Brenda Shields with the ABC's Steven Schubert.

Lauren Moss MLA, NT Minister for Education conference

A new education strategy aiming to lift school attendance in the Northern Territory has been launched this week. Minister Lauren Moss visited Centralian Middle School to announce the plan, which will span over ten years and will cost ten million dollars. The plan will engage two-way learning and back bilingual learning in both schools and through the Australian curriculum. The plan will also invest in more school counsellors and Aboriginal educators and partner with Aboriginal health organisations to support student wellbeing. The plan results from community consultation and research from academics and researchers with expertise in Aboriginal education. Interviews with Brenda Shields, Sizol Fuyana and Professor Ruth Wallace with the ABC's Steven Schubert. Interview with Marly Wells with the ABC's Steven Schubert and NT News' Lee Robinson.

Marly Wells, Manager for Community & Family Engagement - Connected Beginnings

A new education strategy aiming to lift school attendance in the Northern Territory has been launched this week. Minister Lauren Moss visited Centralian Middle School to announce the plan, which will span over ten years and will cost ten million dollars. The plan will engage two-way learning and back bilingual learning in both schools and through the Australian curriculum. The plan will also invest in more school counsellors and Aboriginal educators and partner with Aboriginal health organisations to support student wellbeing. The plan results from community consultation and research from academics and researchers with expertise in Aboriginal education. Interview with Marly Wells with the ABC's Steven Schubert and NT News' Lee Robinson.

Prof Ruth Wallace, Dean, College of Indigenous Futures, Education & the Arts, CDU

A new education strategy aiming to lift school attendance in the Northern Territory has been launched this week. Minister Lauren Moss visited Centralian Middle School to announce the plan, which will span over ten years and will cost ten million dollars. The plan will engage two-way learning and back bilingual learning in both schools and through the Australian curriculum. The plan will also invest in more school counsellors and Aboriginal educators and partner with Aboriginal health organisations to support student wellbeing. The plan results from community consultation and research from academics and researchers with expertise in Aboriginal education. Interview with Professor Ruth Wallace with the ABC's Steven Schubert.

Sizol Fuyana - NT Youth Round Table member

A new education strategy aiming to lift school attendance in the Northern Territory has been launched this week. Minister Lauren Moss visited Centralian Middle School to announce the plan, which will span over ten years and will cost ten million dollars. The plan will engage two-way learning and back bilingual learning in both schools and through the Australian curriculum. The plan will also invest in more school counsellors and Aboriginal educators and partner with Aboriginal health organisations to support student wellbeing. The plan results from community consultation and research from academics and researchers with expertise in Aboriginal education. Interviews with Brenda Shields, Sizol Fuyana and Professor Ruth Wallace with the ABC's Steven Schubert. Interview with Marly Wells with the ABC's Steven Schubert and NT News' Lee Robinson.

Alice Springs Correctional Centre General Manager Bill Carroll interview

NT Correctional Services say they would like to see Aboriginal people take up roles as correctional officers at the Alice Springs Detention Centre and Barkly Work Camp. Superintendent Bill Carroll and several others from correctional services held several information sessions throughout Mbantwe Alice Springs earlier this month and are keen to hear from more people who are considering a career in Corrections. Superintendent Carroll says they are keen to see First Nations men and women motivated to register their interest and assist fellow countrymen in the prison system. He spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez.

Group CEO of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Rodney Carter

A new initiative - called the Dhawura Ngilan Business & Investor Initiative - has been launched bringing together First Nations, business and investor communities in an effort to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples heritage laws. It set standards for the private sector to uphold the human rights of First Peoples, which sees protecting cultural heritage as the responsibility of all Australians. Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council and Group CEO of the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Rodney Carter spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez.

Stress Less In The Park interview with Nicole Pietsch from MHACA

Stress Less In The Park interview with Nicole Pietsch from MHACA by CAAMA

Stress Less In The Park interview with musician Paul Ah Chee

Stress Less In The Park interview with musician Paul Ah Chee by CAAMA

Stress Less In The Park interview with Verushka - STARS / Furmentality

Stress Less In The Park interview with Verushka - STARS / Furmentality by CAAMA

Richard Trudgen - Why Warriors Co-Founder, Managing Director

Richard Trudgen – Co-Founder, Managing Director Richard Trudgen has been a pioneering figure in community education and development for over 40 years; of which the last 35 have been spent working alongside the Yolngu people of North East Arnhem Land. Richard speaks Djambarrpuyŋu and was CEO of Aboriginal Resource Development Services (ARDS) for more than 10 years, where he established Yolngu Radio in 2003. Richard spent 15 years presenting the Bridging The Gap seminars to audiences across Australia and is the author of the seminal book on Indigenous culture “Why Warriors Lie Down and Die“. His latest big projects include; writing a number of books producing podcasts for Yolŋu Radio and for our new Yolŋu learning centre on https://www.djambatjmarram.com/, producing health videos so Yolngu can understand different heath conditions that are impacting them and producing a range of cultural competency videos and courses so English first language people can better understand Yolŋ…

Hannah Ekin - Central Australian Frack Free Alliance interview

New analysis from Reputex shows it is unlikely that gas companies could make money from fracking the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin while also fully and accurately offsetting their domestic lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions decades. Traditional owners say it justifies their consistent calls to have no fracking take place on the Beetaloo Basin, but anti-fracking advocates also say that there would be no cost-effective way to mitigate the climate changes that fracking the Beetaloo would make. Hanna Ekin from the Central Australian Frack Free Alliance spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez about the implications the report has on the exploration of fracking in the NT.

Labor NT Senator Malarndirri McCarthy interview

A broad plateau has been seen throughout the Central Australian region regarding COVID19 vaccine take-up in recent weeks. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations say if rates continue to be slow and the virus gets into a community, it may have devastating consequences if COVID gets through to a remote community. CAAMA's Philippe Perez spoke to Senator for the Northern Territory and Garrwa and Yanyuwa woman Malarndirri McCarthy who has been travelling through remote communities in the NT and speaking to communities. She also spoke about fracking within the Beetaloo Basin and efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility around the country.

Djingulu Traditional Owner Janet Gregory interview

Traditional owners have also said a report by energy analyst Reputex which suggests the cost of offsetting carbon emissions could make developing the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin unviable, justifies their argumement that fracking should not happen in the NT But Traditional Owners who look after country in the Beetaloo Basin and representatives of the Corporation say the report shows that fracking will not benefit their people. Djingulu [JING-ah-loo] traditional owner and cultural adviser at the Nurrdalinji [nooh-dar-LIN-gee] Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Janet Gregory says there have been meetings between mining and fracking companies and traditional owners decades ago, which never resulted in more employment for her people. Ms Gregory talked to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez about the impacts of fracking on her land. Photo: Members of Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation. Janet Gregory sitting, middle front. Credit: Nurrdalinji Aboriginal Corporation

Maddie Paluch interview - NAISDA audition applications open

Auditions for one of the nations leading dance and performing arts academies for First Nations people will be held online for the first time. NAISDA will be holding auditions later this year for their 2022 class of performers and are now calling on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers from around the country to express their interest. Graduates have gone on to perform for companies such as Bangarra Dance Company and Descendance. Wiradjuri woman Maddie Paluch and recipient of NAISDA’s Class of 2019 Chairperson’s Excellence Award says that the auditions will mean people are kept safe from COVID. She spoke more to CAAMA's Philippe Perez. Picture: Jamie James

Professor Peter Høj Interview

Professor Peter Høj Interview by CAAMA

Kate Worden Interview

Kate Worden Interview by CAAMA

Jahdai Vigona Interview

CAAMA caught up Jahdai Vigona after making history becoming the first-ever recipient to collectively win the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year and Trainee of the Year and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year at the GTNT Awards earlier this year.

Liz Hughes - NIDA CEO

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) CEO Liz Hughes spoke with CAAMA to talk about a recently announced initiative. The Balnaves Foundation as the Principal Patron of its First Nations Program has provided a generous donation of $530,000. This philanthropic commitment from the Foundation will enable NIDA to welcome more First Nations students and encourage and support them through their journey and study at NIDA.

Interview with Sharon Hewitt - Aboriginal Engagement Officer at the ABS on completing your Census

There are calls to remote communities and urban centres across the Northern Territory to complete their Census forms before the end of this week. Around 86 per cent of households across the NT have completed this year's Census, with Friday being the cut-off date for anyone who has not sent in their forms. This participation rate is a jump from the 2016 Census, which saw a 67 per cent completion rate for the Census in 2016. Aboriginal Engagement Officer with the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Warramungu woman Sharon Hewitt told CAAMA that while there was a significant improvement in getting forms in, there are still a number of people who need to get their forms in. She says there are great benefits for communities in completing the Census and speaks to CAAMA's Philippe Perez (audio below). To complete your Census, head to www.census.abs.gov.au

Member for Namitjira Bill Yan Interview

Health authorities have given a briefing to the CLP on the roadmap out of COVID 19 this week, which is something NT Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro has been calling for since the roadmap out of COVID in the NT was announced nearly two weeks ago by Chief Minister Michael Gunner. As part of the roadmap, COVID vaccines will be mandatory for high-risk workers in remote communities. The CLP has not as of yet said what their stance on mandatory vaccination is, saying that they want a briefing from the Chief Health Officers which would guide the party’s stance. Shadow Minister for Health Bill Yan says there are many things he would like to hear about how the Officers got to the position of mandatory vaccination. He spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez earlier this week about the issue, including the ongoing debate over the National Aboriginal Art Gallery, crime in Mparntwe Alice Springs and Aboriginal representation in CLP ranks.

Mitch Tambo interview

Mitch Tambo speaks to CAAMA's Philippe Perez about his latest single 'Heal' Picture: Jarrod Rose

Milpa's 10th Anniversary

Lesley Martin and Walter Bathern are both community engagement officers who work to educate and prevent the spread of the disease. They recently caught up CAAMA's Josef Jakamarra Egger to promote the 10th anniversary of Milpa, and to celebrate, 'Clean Faces, Strong Eyes', have announced that they will run a poster competition for Milpa's Six Steps To Stop Germs within Primary Schools all across the Territory.

Terry Mason Interview

The Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) is currently facilitating a People’s Inquiry which will exploring the costs and consequences of the US alliance and US-led wars and exploring what are the alternatives. Awakabal man Terry Mason is the panel leader for Impact on First Nations’ Peoples as part of the inquiry. CAAMA's Philippe Perez spoke to Mr Mason more about the role of First Nations people in terms of defence alliances. You can learn more about IPAN's enquiry here: https://independentpeacefulaustralia.com.au

Wil Tilmouth & Perena Anderson Childrens Ground interview

Children's Ground has been nominated as a finalist of the NT Early Learning Awards for outstanding achievement in innovation. The Aboriginal led organisation says a strong foundation and devotion to embedding culture in early education will lead to empowering First Nations communities in Central Australia. Research evaluator from Children's Ground Perena Anderson says the work she does gives agency with children not being left behind because of early engaged learning. Ms Anderson and Children's Ground chair William Tilmouth spoke to CAAMA's Philippe Perez.

Jimmy Cocking Interview

CAAMA's Paul Wiles Caught up with Councilor Jimmy Cocking after narrowly missing out on being elected Mayor by two votes.

Matt Paterson - Mayor of (Mparntwe)Alice Springs

CAAMA's Philippe Perez caught up with the newly appointed Mayor of Alice Springs Matt Paterson.

Steven Satour RU OK DAY 2021

Steven talks to CAAMA about his role as RU OK's Stronger together Campaign Manager and how his own personal battle with mental health sparked him to become a passionate advocate for community.

Dr Vanessa Lee Ah-mat RU OK Day 2021

Dr. Lee Ah-mat speaks with CAAMA about the significance of RU OK DAY and her passion for working within suicide prevention.

Alex Vaughan - ALEC Policy Advisor interview

The Arid Lands Environment Centre (ALEC) say they are disappointed over the inconsistent and secretive process surrounding the Singleton Station water licence decision in April, which could see a licence extract 40,000 megalitres of groundwater a year. A panel of groundwater experts heard from stakeholders, including the Central Land Council and Centrefarm Aboriginal Horticulture. ALEC was planning to have a native title owner Maureen O’Keefe speak at the formal review about the effect the license would have on sacred sites, but the panel did not allow her to speak. In their submission, ALEC argued the handling and decision to grant the license to the owners of Singleton Station, Fortune Agribusiness was unlawful. The panel will report to the Territory’s environment minister by the end of the month, with the government saying that the panel can determine their own procedure. ALEC Policy Officer Alex Vaughan says it shows a lack of transparency from the Territory Government, an…

Dr Andrew Roachford interview

Dr Andrew Roachford - a managing director of a digital health company in Indonesia and a leading commentator on digital health innovation, Doctors servicing regional and remote communities are integral to the development of technology. He is urging doctors around Australia to comment on improving the digital health sector via an online health survey from the Australian Digital Health Agency. He says that it is more important than ever for consumers, healthcare providers, industry, and researchers to influence the future of digitally-enabled healthcare in Australia. Dr Roachford spoke with CAAMA's with Philippe Perez.

Another crisis is also unfolding in the Far West remote community of Wilcannia where a significant spread of COVID in the community has seen people set up tents in their yards to isolate and the only community shop closed as it was identified as an exposure site. Both state and federal agencies have been scrambling to test and vaccinate the community and around 30 motorhomes have been sent to the community, in an effort to try and provide suitable isolation facilities. But The Australian Association of Social Workers claims there is a neglect of people in the community, citing examples like a young Barkindji mother of three small children, asthmatic and infected with COVID-19, barred from entering her local hospital at night. Professor Susan Green is a Galari woman of the Wiradjuri nation and the Association’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Director and says the situation is a humanitarian crisis. She spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez

Minister Ken Wyatt

The Federal Indigenous Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Ken Wyatt, has urged traditional owners who may not be already vaccinated against COVID19 to get a shot as soon as they can. Mr. Wyatt has acknowledged hesitancy among Aboriginal communities is a significant factor for low vaccination rates in remote communities but urged But he told CAAMA that protecting communities is paramount considering the outbreak in Far West NSW, and senior men can show the way forward by getting vaccinated.

Nigel Morton discusses return of land at Ammaroo station

More than 300km north east of Alice Springs Traditional owners have celebrated the return of land at Ammaroo station. Alyawarr speakers of the Aherrenhe land holding group were joined by the Federal Minister for Aboriginal affairs for the return of pastoral lease land. The Central Land Council negotiated for the 31 square kilometre of land to be returned as inalienable freehold title under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act. Traditional Owner Nigel Morton said the area is of deep significance to his people. Nigel Morton image - Ampilatwatja Health Centre Aboriginal Chairman Nigel Morton https://www.facebook.com/AHCAC.NT/photos/a.1177786322404249/1246191012230446/?

Strong Voices 06-11-19

on today’s program: • We will take a look back to an interview from 2018 where Thomas Mayor the man entrusted to carry the signed Uluru statement canvas following the release of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. • The Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ken Wyatt is currently visiting Central Australia and has responded to aspects of the Uluru statement from the Heart. • Traditional dancing and celebrations will mark the handback of Ammaroo station land. Today we will hear from traditional owner Nigel Morton who will share his thoughts on handback.

Strong Voices 05-11-19

On today's program: - The University of Newcastle's Professor of Indigenous Education and Research John Maynard, recently delivered the History Council of New South Wales Annual History Lecture. - Ammaroo Station Land will be handed back to the traditional owners this week.

Janella Isaac - Mayala Country Plan to protect and preserve environmental and cultural values.

Traditional owners off the west Kimberley coast have designed a 10-year plan to preserve and protect their land and sea country. Last year the Mayala people’s native title rights were recognised over 3,833 square kilometres of land and water north of Derby. The decision came some 20 years after the claim was first lodged. The unique area contains hundreds of islands interconnecting seas and reefs. It has no recorded feral animals very few weeds and doesn’t often experience wildfires. The area is also home to the threatened Nabarlek, Northern Quoll and the Golden-backed Tree-rat. In order to protect their country the Traditional Owners created the Mayala Country Plan. It contains their vision and action plan for managing environmental and cultural values. The plan includes the development of a Mayala Ranger group to help manage country. Mayala Traditional Owner Janella Isaac says she hopes the plan allows the future generations to maintain their connectedness to country. Anoth…

Strong Voices 04-11-19

On today’s program: • Traditional owners off the west Kimberley coast have designed a 10-year plan to preserve and protect their land and sea country with consists of hundreds of islands interconnecting seas and reefs. I recently spoke with one of the traditional owners who discusses the plan. • Australia’s first ophthalmologist Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker is a founding member of the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association. Dr Rallah baker will be sharing his thoughts on why the decolonisation of Australia continues to be important in addressing the health of the First Nations peoples. • We are going to be hearing a wire report about the book Me Too, which includes a section which looks at how Indigenous peoples have been impacted.

Strong Voices 31-10-19

On today’s program: • New data in the Northern Territory governments Safe Thriving and Connected: Generational Change for Children and Families’ annual report reveals a decrease in the number of children in Northern Territory youth prisons. Priscilla Atkins, CEO of the North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency, NAAJA will discuss her thoughts on the report. • Hugh Woodbury from the Centre for Appropriate Technology talks about Carbon Farming courses that they offer. • Chelsea Bond is one half of the Wild Black Women daily Radio Show where they discuss what in the news made them wild this week. Today we will hear how Ms Bond became involved in the show.

Calls for a National Commissioner For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

In a bid to help improve the lives of First Nations kids more than 80 organisations and commissioners are calling for the establishment of a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, SNAICC, is the peak body for First Nations children and heading up the push to appoint a national commissioner position. Other organisations involved include Family Matters and ACOSS, but support has also come from the two existing Indigenous children’s commissioners in Victoria and South Australia. CAAMA Radio spoke with Richard Weston CEO of SNAICC to discuss why there needs to be a National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Strong Voices 28-10-19

On today’s program we will be hearing: • Today we will be haring from the Norther Territory Minister for Indigenous Affairs Selena Uibo who stopped into the CAAMA studios late last week. • Celebrations were held at the weekend with the closure of the Uluru climb. Today we will bring you a wire report hearing from the CEO of the National Native Title Council discussing the closing of the climb. • To help improve the lives of First Nations kids more than 80 organisations and commissioners are calling for the establishment of a national commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

Michael Woodley - Yindjibarndi retain exclusive native title rights following appeal by FMG

Western Australia’s Yindjibarndi people are celebrating the Federal Courts confirmation of exclusive native title rights over their land in the Pilbara. In 2017 the Yindjirardi Aboriginal Corporation were granted exclusive native title rights over 2,700 square kilometres of Pilbara land. Located on that land is the multi-billion dollar Solomon Hub iron ore mine, owned by Fortescue Metals Group, FMG. Late last week FMG lost its Federal Court appeal against the native title ruling. The news is the latest development in the legal battle between FMG and the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation which spans over a number of years. The decision means the mine was built without an agreement with the traditional owners and could result in compensation claim from the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. Despite the ruling FMG can still appeal to the High Court, but Michael Woodley Chief Executive Officer of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation says his people are prepared to continue…

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy - Cashless Debit Card

NT Labor Senator Malarndirri McCarthy has questioned Government officials about welfare recipients on the cashless debit card being able to use the BPay system to purchase illicit materials without being detected. On the 12th of September the senate referred the Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition Bill 2019 to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry. While the cashless debit card has received mixed responses since the trials began proposed changes will see implementation of the card across the Northern Territory with those currently on the basics card transitioning to the cashless debit card. The cashless debit card aims to see whether reducing the amount of cash available for welfare recipients will reduce welfare fuelled alcohol, gambling and drug misuse. Senator McCarthy says the capacity of cardholders to purchase illicit material on the cashless debit card undermines a significant reason which prompted the NT intervention. Meanwhile Kalg…

Richard Weston - Family Matters Report reveals urgent need for change

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children account for 5% of Australia's total population of children and young people. But First Nations children make up a staggering 37.3% of the total out-of-home care population. That’s according to the 2019 Family Matters report which examines the over-representation of first nations children in out-of-home care. CAAMA radio spoke with Richard Weston CEO of SNAICC, the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, who further explains the report.

Strong Voices 21-10-19

On today’s program: • A new report shows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are 10 time more likely to be removed from their families than non-indigenous children. We will hear about the latest Family Matters report, which looks at the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care. • Most Australians will be aware that the climb at Uluru will be permanently closed this coming weekend at the request of the traditional owners. This week we will be hearing a range of views and opinions why this happening.

Strong Voices 10-10-19

On today’s program: • Today we will hear audio from a press conference that was held at the Alice Springs Hospital about new Accommodation for Staff • Award winning Actress Deborah Mailman explains her new ABC Drama series coming out this Sunday. • And finally we will be hear from headspace Alice Springs during World Mental Health Day.

Strong Voices 09-10-19

On today’s program: • This Thursday is World Mental health Day, a day of education, awareness and advocacy against the stigma surrounding mental well being. Today Joe Williams a former NRL player and Champion boxer shares his story of struggling with mental health and how he uses his story to help others. • We will be heading across to Queensland today to hear about a program which aims to address inequality and share women’s ideas in a forum setting. • Also we are going to hear how the practice of yarning circles can help Aboriginal people engage with the health system.

Strong Voices 08-10-19

On today's program: - The Djab Wurrung Embassy in Victoria has welcomed an agreement with the state government to protect sacred birthing trees, with works halted until a decision can be made on an alternative route for the Victorian highway upgrade. - Exciting news with the Manchester Museum and AIATSIS (Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies) announcing the return of more than 40 secret sacred and ceremonial materials to traditional custodians. - New funding to the CBAA's Amrap program could help new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to break into he music scene.

Success and diversity of First Nations entrepreneurs on display

National platform will showcase success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander startups. Barayamal is a world leader in supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and does so through a range of programs including the Barayamal Accelerator Program. The program aims to provide education workshops, mentoring, access to networks and financial support to assist the development of up-and-coming businesses. Following the completion of this program five Indigenous entrepreneurs will present their businesses during the Barayamal Demo Day & Awards on October 25th at the Victorian Innovation Hub in Melbourne. The event is an opportunity to attract investors and showcase the talent and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Some of the businesses which will be showcased include one which uses AI technology to help Australians overcome barriers of seeing a dentist through the use of a smartphone. Another business is Binary Security, a Top End based Cyber Security Company. Dean…

Strong Voices 07-10-19

On today’s program: • The diversity and innovation of First Nations entrepreneurs will be on display this month at the Barayamal Demo Day & Awards. Barayamal is an organisation which helps support growing Indigenous businesses. The CEO of Barayamal discusses the event. • The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia is warning change is desperately needed as the national mental health system is failing many regional Australians. Tony Stevenson CEO of the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia explains the concerns. • And finally on the first Sunday of October the Northern Territory community of Ntaria/Hermannsburg celebrated the arrival of fresh drinking water from the spring, Kaporilja, which sits just outside the community. CAAMA travelled out to the community to speak with residents during the celebrations.

Service which saves Aboriginal lives finally implemented in Western Australia

After years of lobbying, recommendations, and the tragic death of Yamatji woman Ms Dhu police in WA must now call the custody notification service whenever an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person is arrested or detained. The move was a recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths custody which published it’s final report back in 1991. Under the changes calls will be made to a solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA who will provide legal advice while checking on the person’s welfare. The Western Australian Minister for Police, Michelle Roberts said “this is a long overdue reform and will provide appropriate safeguards for Indigenous people in custody and also for police” CAAMA Radio spoke with Dennis Eggington CEO of the ALSWA who explains why the custody notification service is needed. Dennis Eggington ALSWA image -https://www.als.org.au/alswa-elated-at-launch-of-wa-custody-notification-service/

Strong Voices 03-10-19

On today’s program: • A lifesaving service which was a significant recommendation from the 1991 Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody has finally been implemented in Western Australia following the state rollout of the custody notification service. • Northern Territory opposition leader Gary Higgins joins us to discuss the National Aboriginal Art Gallery, Territory elections, fracking, mining and issues relevant to the mob.

Healing roadmap for Torres Strait Island communities

Women, men, children and families on Thursday Island came together as one to create the priority action list that needs to happen in order for the community to heal. At Thursday Island late last week the Kaurareg healing forum report was released, outlining the priorities of community members toward healing. The report follows a partnership between three Torres Strait Island communities, Masig, Iama and Kaurareg with the Healing Foundation and the Mura Kosker Sorority. Major issues identified included acceptance, keeping culture and traditions alive and the ongoing distress caused by colonisation. Healing Foundation CEO Russell Taylor said ‘Torres Strait Communities have developed their own healing solutions with actions that ensure these reports do not sit on the shelf forgotten like previous reports'. CAAMA Radio spoke with Elder and Chair of the Kaurareg Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Milton Savage and Regina Turner President of Mura Kosker.

Strong Voices 02-10-19

On today’s program: • Australia’s first Aboriginal ophthalmologist Dr Kristopher Rallah-Baker will be discussing his background and how he became involved in the field of ophthalmology. • A NSW Liberal Senator has spoken of the Indigenous voice to parliament and his support for a grass-roots approach during a conference about Aboriginal identity in Canberra. • Also Doug McDougall the grounds manager at Olive Pink Botanic Gardens in Alice Springs will be educating people about how to identify and manage buffel grass during a Buffel Busting tour in town.

Strong Voices 01-10-19

On today's program: -The member of Namatjira Chansey Paech dropped into the studio to speak with CAAMA radio about the significance of living remotely. - Two years ago Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders from across the country gathered in Uluru to discuss the way forward for First Nations peoples. Thomas Mayor was given the role of taking the Uluru Statement to across the country. Mr Mayor released a new book discussing that journey. - Late last week the Kaurareg healing forum report was launched on Thursday Island. The report follows a partnership between three Torre Strait Island communities, Masig, Iama and Kaurareg with the Healing Foundation and the Mura Kosker Sorority.

How new changes aim to keep vulnerable people out of Western Australian prisons

A veteran suicide prevention campaigner has welcomed moves by the West Australian government to prevent vulnerable people from entering prison due to unpaid fines. In 2014 Yamatji woman Ms Dhu was arrested over unpaid fines totalling just over $3600. She later died from septicemia, following what the coroner labelled as ‘unprofessional and inhumane’ police treatment. Thousands of people In Western Australia many of which can be counted among the states most vulnerable have faced prison due to unpaid fines often attributed to low level offences. Some even enter prison on a voluntary basis to reduce their fines by $250 a day. On the 5th of January 2019 Debbie Kilroy a leading advocate for the human rights of Australian women established a gofundme page FreeHer. The page was created to support vulnerable women in WA who were in prison or facing prison due to unpaid fines. Since it began it has received thousands of donations totally almost $450,000. New legislation before parliame…

Antoinette Braybrook - Additional funding to support Aboriginal women in Victoria

An Aboriginal organisation in Victoria has welcomed additional funding from the state government which will be used to assist ongoing efforts to reduce domestic violence and keep First Nations women out of prison. Late last week the Victorian Minister for Corrections Ben Carroll announced an additional $1.46 million of funding over four years for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation Djirra. Djirra provides culturally safe holistic support as well as legal services predominately for Aboriginal women. Djirra CEO Antoinette Braybrook described the funding as a step in the right direction but says more needs to be done with rates of Aboriginal woman entering prison or on remand increasing by 155% in the last 5 years. Speaking with CAAMA Radio Ms Braybrook says Aboriginal community controlled organisations need greater support to address the challenges faced by their people.

Documentary shares work and story of a group of women from Alice Springs Town Camps

A new documentary will share the journey of an Alice springs based Aboriginal women's group which is working to make their communities safer through the development of projects and training combatting things such as domestic violence. The Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group was established in 2014 with the aim of giving Aboriginal women in Alice Springs towns camps a voice. Now their story and work will be shared with the wider Australian community through a documentary called Not Just Numbers. Co-coordinator of the Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group and director of the documentary Shirleen Campbell says the purpose of the documentary was about getting their voices and stories heard. The Documentary premiered at the recent Darwin International Film Festival and was produced by Brindle Films with support from NITV and Screen Territory. Ms Campbell told CAAMA Radio the documentary will be aired on NITV and at a personal screening in Alice Springs later in the year.

Strong Voices 23-09-19

Coming up on today’s program: • We are going to be hearing the senate inquiry into the cashless debit card, which could be expanded to the Northern Territory. • The strength of Aboriginal women town campers in Alice Springs is on display as part of a new documentary which will be showing some of work done by grass roots leaders. • We are also going to head to Victoria to hear about new funding which has been provided to an Aboriginal community controlled organisation which strives to assist Aboriginal people experiencing domestic violence.

Strong Voices 19-09-19

On today's program: - We hear from a member of Headspace in Alice Springs about the launch of their new centre. - Morris Stuart the Director of the Desert Song Festival discusses this years event. - We will also hear a wire report speaking with Aboriginal musician Thelma Plum.

Eva Scheerlinck - More work needed to address indigenous superannuation challenges

Earlier this year representatives from the superannuation industry and indigenous financial counsellors came together for the 2019 Indigenous Super Summit. On Tuesday the Indigenous Superannuation Working Group released the Indigenous Super Summit 2019 report. The report identifies a number of key issues negatively impacting first nations peoples when trying to access super services. Yesterday CAAMA spoke with Eva Scheerlinck Chair of the Working Group and the CEO of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, who begins by explaining what the Indigenous Super Summit is about.

Strong Voices 18-09-19

On today’s program: • Providing proof of identification remains a major issue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wanting to access their superannuation according to a new report released on Tuesday. • Statistics released by the Royal Life Saving Society have revealed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are over-represented in the national drowning statistics, accounting for 5% of total drowning deaths over a 10 year period. • We also hear from an Aboriginal classical violinist about his journey of blending ancient Aboriginal songs with contemporary music.

Tasmanian place name bill a form of cultural genocide - Heather Sculthorpe

In Tasmania Aboriginal people are accusing the Hodgman Liberal government of cultural genocide following the introduction of bill which will penalise usage of unofficial place names in the State. In the past the Nomenclature Board has had primary responsibility of naming places in Tasmania in accordance with the states place naming guidelines. But this could change with the introduction of the Place Names Bill 2019 which will wind-up the board and implement a new place naming process. One change which is causing particular concern is the introduction of financial penalties for those who publish unofficial place names in forms such as brochures, maps, signs and billboards, a move that has angered the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC). TAC Chief Executive Officer Heather Sculthorpe labelled the move as a form of cultural genocide. Ms Sculthorpe called on Labor and Greens members of the Tasmanian parliament to stop the bill going forward. CAAMA Radio spoke with Ms Sculthorpe who b…

Strong Voices 17-09-19

Coming up on the show: - Victoria has taken the next steps towards treaty with Aboriginal people with moves to establish the group which will lead the way for treaty negotiations. Jill Gallagher the Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner will provide the latest on what's happening in the state. - In a move to address the over-representation of first nations peoples in the criminal justice system we recently saw the launch of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement. The draft of that agreement was released and is seeking feedback. Today the peak Aboriginal Legal body for Aboriginal people in the NT will share their thoughts on the agreement. - Also we will hear about a new family and kinship model aiming to keep children and young people connected t culture, family and community which was launched in Alice Springs.

Strong Voices 16-09-19

On today's program: - Melbourne based academic Lynne Kelly author of two important books memory code and memory craft which look at the best memory techniques that humans have ever devised discusses the transfer of traditional Aboriginal knowledge. - Members of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community have labelled a bill which would see penalties imposed due to the usage of unofficial place names in the State as cultural genocide. - Coalition of Peak Aboriginal organisations discuss a new national agreement with government which aim to close the gap between first nations peoples and non-indigenous Australians.

Aboriginal organisations slam moves to expand Cashless Debit Card trials to NT

Aboriginal organisations have slammed moves to expand the cashless debit card across the Northern Territory. The Federal Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert introduced the Income Management to Cashless Debit Card Transition Bill to the House of Reps on Wednesday. If successful the Bill will extend existing trials of the cashless card an additional year to 2021 but also expand it to the Northern Territory and Cape York. This would mean some 23,000 welfare recipients could be transitioning from the basics card to the cashless debit card if the bill were to pass. The card is currently being trailed in areas such as Ceduna in South Australia and the Goldfields region of Western Australia. The cashless welfare card operates like a bank card except it quarantines a portion of a welfare recipients payments which cannot be used on things such as alcohol and gambling. The Australian National Audit Office released an assessment of the implementation of the cashless debit card tri…

Strong Voices 12-09-19

Coming up on today’s program: • In our first story we will hear about a stand off between Bulldozers and traditional owners down in Victoria where the proposed Victorian Western Highway is treating to level 800 year old Djab Wurrung trees. • Aboriginal organisations have slammed moves to expand the cashless debit card trial into the Northern Territory. • And finally we will hear about what it’s like to perform in the Circus from a former Chooky Dancer.

Top end community celebrates 30 years of sharing country

On Tuesday hundreds gathered at the Nitmiluk National Park to celebrate the 30th anniversary ceremony of land being handed back to the Jawoyn people of the Katherine region. The event was a part of the Nitmiluk Festival currently taking place in Katherine. This years event features a sharing country exhibition, a concert in the Gorge, and will conclude with community markets and a story sharing movie night. Chair of Jawoyn Association and traditional owner Lisa Mumbin spoke during the ceremonies marking three decades since the return of country. CAAMA radio spoke with Ms Mumbin who starts by explaining the role of the Jawoyn Association. Lisa Mumbin ABC image -https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-11/lisa-mumbin-1/11497390

Jak Ah Kit - Jawoyn Land Claim

This week the Top End Jawoyn people of Katherine celebrated the 30 year milestone of their land being handed back. The first land claim which covered the Katherine Gorge National Park now known as Nitmiluk was lodged in March of 1978. The move divided some members of the Katherine community who believed the Jawoyn people would close the park. But despite the blatant racist opposition the claim was finally recognised more than 10 years later in September of 1989. Following the successful claim an agreement was reached with the Northern Territory Government to jointly manage the Nitmiluk National Park. CAAMA Radio spoke with Jack Ah Kit, adviser to the Jawoyn Association who begins by explaining the land claim.

Strong Voices 11-09-19

On today’s program: • Celebrations are continuing in the top end community of Katherine with the Nitmiluk Festival running until the end of the week. Yesterday was the official 30th anniversary of the return of land to the Jawoyn people. • A formal agreement between the Norther Territory Government and Aboriginal communities to work together to improve justice outcomes has been described as a historical day for Aboriginal Territorians. The launch of the Aboriginal Justice Agreement means that Aboriginal people from around the Territory have been given a voice to the NT Government on how to improve the justice system for their own people. • And finally we will hear about a group of First Nations women who sang in parliament house in Canberra and have used this opportunity to expressed the need for treaties with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Strong Voices 10-09-19

Coming up on the program today: - The outgoing Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney Linda Scott says a set of rarely used ceremonial chains are racist and has put forward a motion to have them retired. - Questions have been raised as to whether Advance Australia Fair as Australia's national anthem is truly inclusive of all Australians. - The Jawoyn people of Katherine and members of the community have been celebrating this years Nitmiluk Festival which marks thirty years since land was handed back to the local Aboriginal people.

Stuart Nuggett - Power Of Country tour

Traditional owners have travelled thousands of kilometres to Sydney to share their concerns about the impacts of fracking. The Power of Country tour began on Thursday night at the Sydney Town hall with traditional owners, first nation’s peoples and other fellow supporters coming together. The movement will be travelling around to other major cities in Australia. Last week CAAMA spoke with one of the traditional owners who travelled from the NT community of Elliot to Sydney.

Strong Voices 09-09-19

On today’s program: • One of the most contentious topics is the proposed National Aboriginal Art Gallery here in Alice Springs and the similar gallery being built in Adelaide. Lauren Moss, the Northern Territory Minister for Tourism Culture and Sport recently came into the CAAMA studios for a chat about progress on the Gallery here in Alice Springs. • Late last week traditional owners, first nation’s peoples and other groups travelled to Sydney sharing their collective concerns about fracking. Today we will hear from a traditional owner who travelled from the NT community of Elliot to the Power of Country tour. • Meanwhile research from Charles Darwin University has found water in some Aboriginal communities is not safe. • Also Sunday marked the start of Fostering Kinship Carers Week, a time to celebrate and acknowledge the work done by foster and kinship carers.

The NAAJA SHOW August 2019 - Child Protection

August 2019 Child Safety and Child Protection – Whose job is it to make sure kids get what they need? What happens when kids are not getting what they need? Find out how a lawyer can help if Territory Families are involved with your family. Presenters: Sally Krutsch with special guests Carol Smith and Anna Potter from the Central Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Unit (CAAFLU).

Strong Voices 05-09-19

Coming up on today’s program: • We will hear from Charles Sturt University Academic Dominic O’Sullivan who shares him opinion piece on the Queensland Governments recent decision to extinguish native title over the land in the Galilee Basin allowing Adani to go ahead. • This week marks Child Protection Week and today we are going to hear from a team leader from Territory Families who will discuss what the week means. • We are also going to head across to Western Australia where the Yindjibarndi people will be launching a new community hub this weekend in the town of Roebourne in the Pilbara region. • Students from the community of Nhulunbuy recently travelled more than 4000km to present a book yesterday marking Indigenous Literacy Day.

Strong Voices 04-09-19

Coming up on today’s program: • Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics have revealed the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will reach 1 million in the next nine years, up from about 800,000. Today we will hear from the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services at Sydney University Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver. • We will also hear about the 8th Annual SNAICC National Conference in Adelaide where over twelve hundred Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child development workers from across the nation came together. • Late last week hundreds of First Nation’s men from across the country came together for an annual gathering focussed on social and emotional issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Strong Voices 28-08-19

On today's program: -Gomeroi Traditional Custodians are suing Environment Minister Sussan Ley after she rejected their heritage protection bid in favour of a controversial Chinese coal project. -Since November of 2017 Alice Springs Town Councillor Arrrente and Miring Woman Catherine Satour has pushed for the Aboriginal Flag to be flown all year round on top of ANZAC Hill a place that has duel significance to The Central Arrente people and those men and women that served our country in times of war. And in an historic moment for the Town of Mbantua Alice Springs the Aboriginal Flag will fly for 364 days of the year. -First of it's kind report reveals level of racism faced by young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Strong Voices 27-08-19

On today’s program: • First nations Australians are now more likely to be jailed than African Americans according to new analysis of official data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. • New legislation has passed in Queensland which aims to help keep children out of police watch houses. • Also as we discussed on the last episode of Strong Voices Australia could see an increase in the number of First Nations People’s in the Film industry due to a new initiative in South Australia and the Northern Territory. The Initiative is called Centralised and today we will hear from a screen media productions trainee about the web series development initiative but also a bit about a film he has created

Victoria moves to decriminalise public drunkenness - Nerita Waight CEO VALS

In the state of Victoria moves are underway to decriminalise public drunkenness more than thirty years after the recommendation was put forward by a Royal Commission. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody published its final report in April of 1991 handing down 339 recommendations including that the states and territories move to decriminalise public drunkenness. 514 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have died in custody across the nation since the Royal Commission, with many recommendations being ignored to this day. In 2017 Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day was removed from a train and arrested for being drunk in public. She fell and hit her head up to five times while in police custody and later died in hospital from a brain hemorrhage. However news the news to decriminalise public drunkeness is bittersweet for her daughters April Watson and Belinda Stevens The Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service CEO Nerita Waight says “the Victorian Government must mo…

Supporting regional and remote science - Emma Dunn

National Science Week is a time to celebrate science and technology as thousands of events were held across the country earlier this month. An event which came to Alice Springs was the Shell Questacon Science Circus. The Circus is made up of 16 postgraduate students studying a Master of Science Communication Outreach at the Australian National University. The group travel around in a large truck to regional and remote communities with the aim of breaking down the stereotypes of science through exciting interactive shows. Since it began in 1985 the Science Circus has visited more than 500 communities and 90 remote Indigenous communities. During their time in Alice Springs CAAMA Radio spoke with Wiradjuri woman Emma Dunn, who is a member of the 2019 Questacon Science Circus team.

Strong Voices 26-08-19

On today’s program: • We will be heading down to Victoria where moves to decriminalise public drunkenness are underway, the announced was made just days prior to the coronial inquest into the death of Yorta Yorta woman Tanya Day who died in police custody in 2017. • On the 23rd of August 1966 200 Gurindji, Mudburra and Walpiri people including stockmen, domestic workers, Elders and children walked off Wave Hill Station to protest the starvation rations low wages, and constant violence handed out by the wealthy station owners. The anniversary last Friday was marked with a Freedom Day event, Gurindji leader Rob Roy will discuss why it is important to continue the legacy. • Australia could see an increase in the number of First Nations People’s in the Film industry due to a new initiative in South Australia and the Northern Territory. We are going to be hearing from the head of Screen Territory Jennie Hughes about the new program Centralised.

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Strong Voices 21-08-19

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Karrabing Film Collective comes to Alice Springs.

The Karrabing Film Collective is made up of around 30-40 people from the Norther Territory community of Belyuen, near Wagait Beach on the Cox Peninsula across from Darwin Harbour. Using phones or handheld cameras the film collective members capture daily scenarios of community life often in a satirical or dramatized fashion. Day in the Life is the first presentation of Karrabing Film Collective’s work in Central Australia. The official opening of the exhibition took place in Alice Springs at Watch This Space on Friday the 16th of August at 6pm. On the opening night films were played, including one about mining and its impacts on country and ancestors. The exhibition featured a new video installation piece which also involves painting and sculpture. In the lead up to the opening of the exhibition CAAMA Radio spoke with members of the Karrabing Film Collective about their work.

Exploring Indigenous Science

National Science Week is a time to celebrate technology, maths, science and engineering. The annual event is run from the 11th to the 18th August as communities run events encouraging the general public and younger generations to get explore science. One of the events run during National Science Week was the Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern in Sydney. The event is run by National Indigenous Science Education Program (NISEP) which is a finalist in the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka awards. CAAMA Radio spoke with Associate Professor Joanne Jamie Co-Director of NISEP and William Frazer who is studying a bachelor of law and science and has been involved in the program since he was in year 7.

Strong Voices 20-08-19

On today’s program: • Last night’s Q&A program from the ABC looked the topic of constitutional recognition and an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Today we are going to hear from veteran Aboriginal rights campaigner Michael Mansell who will be discussing comments from the program and his thoughts on the way forward. • Also earlier this month marked the 2019 Desert Harmony Festival in Tennant Creek. Today we will hear some interviews during the festival with the Tennant Creek Mayor and a workshop facilitator at the festival.

Strong Voices 15-08-19

On today's program: - Indigenous Science Experience is an event happening during this years National Science Week. The week is a time to celebrate science and technology, as thousands of events are held across the country. - A newly developed interactive Language map is aiming to preserve First Nations languages across the country. -Day in the Life is the first presentation of Karrabing Film Collective’s work in Central Australia. The official opening of the exhibition will take place in Alice Springs on Friday the 16th of August. CAAMA spoke with some of the artists ahead of the opening of the exhibition.

Indigenous Astrophysicist Karlie Noon chats with CAAMA during National Science Week

Karlie Noon grew up in the town of Coledale near Tamworth in NSW. Her fascination with maths began at the early age of 8 which eventually led her to study at the University of Newcastle, where she became the first Indigenous student in NSW to obtain a double degree in maths and science, majoring in Physics. Following her graduation Ms Noon began a Masters of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Australian National University and the CSIRO. CAAMA Radio spoke with Karlie Noon during National Science about her role and Indigenous scientific knowledge exploring topics such as Indigenous astronomy.

Strong Voices 14-08-19

On the show: • National Science Week is in full swing right across Australia with thousands of events celebrating science and technology. Today we will hear a discussion with Aboriginal Astrophysicist Karlie Noon. • Also this year’s Garma Festival saw people from all walks of life right across the Australia and even overseas coming together. The event is platform for First Nations Peoples to discuss issues affecting them and look at pathways forward. Today, the CEO of the Yothu Yindi Foundation will speak about how the event went this year.

NACCHO Calls For Newstart Increase - Donnella Mills

The peak national Aboriginal health body is continuing to urge the Federal Government to raise Newstart Payments. Newstart is a form of income support for unemployed people who are looking for work. For a number of years many organisations have called for an increase to payments to match the rising costs of living. According to a 2018 report by Deloitte after paying general expenses such as bills, Newstart recipients are living on a little as $17 dollars a day. Donnella Mills acting Chair of NACCHO, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service says the current state of the policy is negatively impacting Aboriginal people. Ms Mills says a $75 dollar per week increase to Newstart would have a drastic impact on people. The Coalition recently revealed there has been a decrease in the number of Australians on Newstart. Speaking at a press conference the Minister for Families and Social Services, Senator Anne Ruston ruled out that the decrease was due to people moving on…

Dental Health Week

Dental Health Week takes place from the 5th to the 11th of August and is a time to educate people about the importance of maintaining good oral health. Kyle Dowling sat down with Oral Health Promotion Officer for Central Australia and the Barkly region Chantelle De Lastic, also known as Telly the Toothbrush Teacher.

Strong Voices 13-08-19

**Listeners are warned the program contains distressing material including the audio of a deceased person** On today's program: • Aboriginal health students from across Australia who are studying things such as speech pathology, nursing, public health and exercise science share their experience. The University students are travelling to schools in the Northern Territory speaking to students about health. • Also we will hear the latest in the Coronial Inquest of David Dungay Jr

Strong Voices 12-08-19

On today’s program: • Remote First Nations Communities in Western Australia are suing the Federal Government over what they are claiming is a racially discriminatory work for the dole program. We will hear from a shire president about the action taken by nine communities. • The calls to raise New Start have come for quite a while from a number of organisations and bodies. Donnella Mills the acting Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, NAACHO, has spoken of the need to raise New Start payments due to the impact it’s having on Aboriginal people particularly in remote communities. • Also we will hear about an exciting clothing collaboration which is presenting stories of Aboriginal artists.

Strong Voices 06-08-19

on today’s program: • August 6th marks 74 years since atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima. Later this week the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons will release a report calling on Australia to join the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. • We will hear from Daniel Featherstone the current head of First Nations Media Australia the peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media. He will discuss the appointment of a new CEO and his role over the years. • Also from Friday the 2nd to Monday the 5th of August the Garma Festival took place. The event saw business leaders, political leaders, academics and many others with this year focussing on an Indigenous voice to parliament and constitutional recognition.

Strong Voices 01-08-19

- The community of Maningrida will be participating in the Menzies School of Health Research Hearing for Learning Initiative. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman Ursula Raymond was announced at the Deputy NT Treaty Commissioner. -Claire Summers discusses the upcoming Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair.

Jan Saddler Shine Lawyers - Stolen Wages

A law firm is in Central Australia speaking with Aboriginal people about stolen wages. Consultations are occurring with people who have had their wages withheld. The investigations follows a landmark decision in Queensland, where the state Government pain a $190m stolen wages settlement to more than 10,000 Indigenous people. In recent times Shine Lawyers has joined other firms investigating stolen wages of Aboriginal people in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, NSW and other jurisdictions. During that time the group has been looking into the legal hurdles in place that led to the refusal to pay wages in the cattle industry, among others, from the early 1900’s to 1970’s. Jan Saddler, Head of Class Action at Shine Lawyers says they are confident proceedings will begin in the NT and other areas in the near future. She says people if people are unable to attend the meetings they can still get involved by contacting Shine Lawyers. Photo by Debora Cardenas on Unsplash

Strong Voices 31-07-19

On today’s program: • Over the past couple days a law firm has been in Central Australia speaking with Aboriginal people about stolen wages. This comes off the back of a landmark decision in Queensland, where the state Government paid around $190 million in a stolen wages settlement to more than 10,000 Indigenous people. • Also the peak Northern Territory Aboriginal Health representative body has spoken of the vital service provided by Aboriginal Health Practitioners.

Ursula Raymond named Deputy NT Treaty Commissioner

On Tuesday Northern Territory Treaty Commissioner Mick Dodson announced Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander woman Ursula Raymond as the Deputy Treaty Commissioner. Her appointment comes following a public expression of interest process. Ms Raymond told CAAMA Radio she became involved because she believes treaty is an important topic for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Deputy Treaty Commissioner said a big challenge is educating non-Aboriginal people about the treaty process.

Strong Voices 30-07-19

On today’s program: • Researchers hope a new app will provide more reliable data around Aboriginal alcohol consumption with current data reportedly failing to provide an accurate picture. • We will hear from a New Zealand Artist who has used crowd funding to help her create her third album. • Also many young Aboriginal people have been making their voices heard about the fracking in the Northern Territory with various rallies being held across the country.

The Grog App - Kylie Lee

Researchers hope a new app will provide more reliable data around Aboriginal alcohol consumption with current data reportedly failing to provide an accurate picture. The Grog App is a program which aims to get better data on alcohol consumption by having Aboriginal people self-report on an iPad. The App is in English and Pitjantjatjara and presents a range of culturally appropriate questions and pictures to gain an understanding of peoples drinking habits. Scott Wilson CEO of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council in South Australia says those who participated in the trials reacted particularly well to the inclusion of the Pitjantjatjara language. The App is currently in stage 2 of development, with data continuing to be collected in urban and remote South Australia. Once completed the app will be made freely available to communities and their health services. Adjunct Professor Scott Wilson and Dr Kylie Lee successfully applied for a 5 year grant from the National Health and Med…

The Grog App - Scott Wilson

Researchers hope a new app will provide more reliable data around Aboriginal alcohol consumption with current data reportedly failing to provide an accurate picture. The Grog App is a program which aims to get better data on alcohol consumption by having Aboriginal people self-report on an iPad. The App is in English and Pitjantjatjara and presents a range of culturally appropriate questions and pictures to gain an understanding of peoples drinking habits. Scott Wilson CEO of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council in South Australia says those who participated in the trials reacted particularly well to the inclusion of the Pitjantjatjara language. The App is currently in stage 2 of development, with data continuing to be collected in urban and remote South Australia. Once completed the app will be made freely available to communities and their health services. Adjunct Professor Scott Wilson and Dr Kylie Lee successfully applied for a 5 year grant from the National Health and Med…

Strong Voices 29-07-19

On today’s program: • Researchers hope a new app will provide more reliable data around Aboriginal alcohol consumption, with current data reportedly failing to provide an accurate picture. • Yesterday marked World Hepatitis Day a time to raise awareness about the blood infection. Dr Belinda Greenwood Smith will be explaining hepatitis and what people should be aware of. • In Western Australia residents in several remote communities are having to move to larger towns as their houses are demolished.

$5 million for Arrernte Living Culture Centre

A new cultural centre to help strengthen and support local Aboriginal families will be built on central Arrernte country following a $5 million dollar grant from the NT Labor government. Akeyulerre was established by Arrernte elders to support and promote Indigenous knowledge, practice and expertise which is recognised as being integral to the well-being of the community. The centre allows people to both access and practice their culture and to be proud of their knowledge and identity The new Arrernte Living Culture Centre which will be built next to the existing building will give the Akeyulerre healing Centre space to expand its healing projects, cultural Activities, bush medicine making, language work and the teaching of kids by the elders. The building is being designed by Akeyulerre elders with help from local architect Susan Dugdale and associates. Member for Braitling Dale Wakefield says the new centre will be a real benefit for both locals and visitors.

Strong Voices 25-07-19

On today's program: -A new cultural centre to help strengthen and support local Aboriginal families will be built on central Arrernte country following a 5 million dollar grant from the NT Labor government. -Over the years IndigenousX has used the digital platform to challenge stereotypes of Aboriginal communities, share stories, and offer a unique and engaging perspective in a space where Indigenous voices often remain unheard. Gamilaroi man Luke Pearson founded IndigenousX in 2012. He chats with CAAMA. -When it comes to Literacy First Nations children are still falling far behind non-indigenous children. That is why the Indigenous Literary Foundation a national book industry charity which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote Aboriginal Communities Across Australia and lift the Literacy levels for these communities. One of the ways in which they are making a difference is through the Indigenous Literary Foundation Ambassadors program

More than $4 million dollars of Aboriginal peoples superannuation found

Hundreds of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have been able to access more than $4 million dollars in unclaimed superannuation funds. The reuniting of peoples super was due to the First Nations Foundations Big Super Day Out. The event is an outreach program helping community members locate and access lost superannuation. The First Nations Foundation is a charity which provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Last week around 30 volunteers including Government departments, superannuation funds, financial counsellors and lawyers travelled to Darwin, Kununurra and Broome. Amanda Young CEO of the First Nations Foundation told CAAMA Radio they are happy about the response to their first trip. Since it began in 2014 the Big Super Day Out has located lost funds of almost $19 million dollars for workers from 17 different communities. The next trip for the Big Super Day out will be on August 19th 2019.

Strong Voices 24-07-19

on today’s program: •Rachel Siewert the Australian Greens spokesperson for Aboriginal Affairs is pushing to have the age of criminal responsibility raised to 14. Senator Siewert put a motion forward yesterday. • Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have been able to access more than $4 million dollars in unclaimed superannuation funds. Today the First Nations Foundation will discuss the communities visited so far for the Big Super Day Out. •Luke Pearson well known for his work with IndigneousX will be joining us to tell us a bit of his life journey.

Senior Barrister John Lawrence labels NT Judge's Comments as 'racist'

Growing calls for the dismissal of a Northern Territory judge with comments he made during a case earlier this year labelled as racist. Although not the first controversial comments made by NT Judge Greg Borchers, the wording he used during the sentencing of an Aboriginal woman in April have gone too far for some members of the Territory legal fraternity. Judge Borchers told the court “Yesterday was probably pension day, so you got your money from the government, abandoned your kids in that great indigenous fashion of abrogating your parental responsibility to another member of your family, and went off and got drunk” His comments have angered many including former president of the Northern Territory Bar Association John Lawrence SC (pictured), who has described the comments as vile and racist. Judge Borchers was sanctioned for inappropriate judicial conduct in 2017.

Strong Voices 23-07-19

On today’s program: • Calls have come for the dismissal of the NT Judge following comments which have been labelled as vile and racist by a Northern Territory Senior Barrister. • We are also going to head up to the Gulf of Carpentaria where an innovative program is bringing war veterans and Aboriginal men together to help each other deal with mental health traumas they face. • Push for two representative seats in Tasmanian parliament for Aboriginal people.

Strong Voices 22-07-19

On Strong Voices: -Leaders from communities, Land Councils, the corporate world and government came together in Alice Springs late last week for the 2019 Aboriginal Leadership and Governance Forum - NATSILS along with over a hundred other Legal, Health, Disability, Social Justice and Human Rights organisations have called on the federal government to keep funding the Indigenous Legal Assistance Program. -Lynette Shi and Marcus Jelecic are two young Australians from different cultural backgrounds who work in the corporate sector in Sydney. They recently spent time at CAAMA in Central Australia with Jawun ..a non profit organisation which manages secondments from the corporate and public sectors to a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partner organisations in urban, regional and remote communities across Australia.

Strong Voices 18-07-19

On Strong Voices: • In our first story we hear from Professor Hugh Taylor about his visit to Alice Springs ahead of the AFL game against the Melbourne Demons and the West Coast ealges and about the work the Melbourne demons do when it comes to helping eradicate Trachoma. • How are Territorians faring? The 24th NTCOSS, Northern Territory Council of Social Services Cost of Living Report was released today. • The Gunner Labor government has announced a new initiative aimed at helping young people at risk.

Queensland begins treaty process - Jackie Huggins

On the last day of NAIDOC Week the Palaszczuk Labor Government announced the “Tracks to Treaty” initiative, committing to a pathway towards treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the state. The announcement was made by Queensland Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jackie Trad on Sunday 14th of July. The move means Queensland is the third jurisdiction in Australia pursing treaties with First Nations Peoples following efforts by Victoria and the Northern Territory. An Eminent Panel will be overseeing the treaty process and will report back to the State Government following consultations. CAAMA radio spoke with Eminent Panel co-chair Jackie Huggins who says she hopes people are able to grow their understandings of treaties and what impact they could have following the announcement. Ms Huggins acknowledged the process could take years but says Queensland has taken important step. image - Jackie Trad Facebook

Strong Voices 17-07-19

On today’s program: • At the weekend Queensland followed in the steps of jurisdictions like Victoria and the Northern Territory with the State Government announcing its first steps towards treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. • Recent media coverage of a Monash University Aboriginal astrophysicist has again opened up conversation about the involvement of the first nations at the highest levels of research and academia. • Also in celebration of the United Nations General Assembly International Year of Indigenous languages CAAMA Music launched the Therrka Endangered Languages Music Series. We will hear from Stuart Nugget who is one of the artists of the series.

Black Dog Ride - Jon Benham

In an effort to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide, people across Australia will come together over their shared interest in motorcycles as part of the Black Dog Ride. On July 26th around 50 Black Dog Riders will travel more than 15,000 km as they embark on a journey around Australia starting from Busselton Western Australia. CAAMA Radio's Kyle Dowling spoke with Jon Benham, Assistant Coordinator of the Black Dog Ride Around Australia.

Strong Voices 16-07-2019

On today’s program: • The Barkly Work Camp is a low-security correctional facility just outside of Tennant Creek. The Barkly work Camp in Tennant Creek held its annual open day at the weekend showcasing day to day operations and the work that takes place within the facility. We are going to hear from Rod Steer, the Director of Custodial Operations at the Barkly Work Camp. • Last night on the ABC’s Q&A program discussions turned to an Indigenous voice to parliament, today we will hear some of those discussions. • Also we will be heading down to Redfern to hear about the first ever all Aboriginal fire and rescue team.

Strong Voices 15/07/2019

On today’s program: • From the 7th to the 14th of July NAIDOC week gatherings took place right across the country. Today we will hear some of the speeches which took place during NAIDOC week presentations in Alice Springs. • During NAIDOC week the US Consul General to Australia Michael Kleine was in Alice Springs, the Senior Foreign Service Officer has nearly twenty years of experience in the U.S. Department of State. Mr Kleine discusses his understandings of First Nations peoples of Australia and growing up in his home state of Maryland. • The Black Dog Ride is an initiative which aims to raise awareness and funds for mental health and suicide through peoples shared interest in motorcycles. The Black Dog Ride Around Australia will be kicking off later this month as riders prepare for a more than 15,00km Journey.

Australian Super Made Easy Episode 1 Pitjantjatjara

Australian Super Made Easy Episode 1 Pitjantjatjara by CAAMA

Australian Super Made Easy Episode 1 Western Aranda

Australian Super Made Easy Episode 1 Western Aranda by CAAMA

The Aboriginal Gender Study

A new report from South Australia’s peak Aboriginal health body says greater consideration of gender needs to be applied to future polices for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In order to explore gender, gender roles and gender equity an Aboriginal Gender Study was conducted by the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. 43 Aboriginal women, men and LGBTIQ people in three communities in South Australia, shared stories about roles, responsibilities and experiences in community life. While the study found diverse views on gender, recipients identified that a strong Aboriginal woman is described as being connected to culture and prominent in family and community. Strong Aboriginal men were defined by knowledge of culture and identity and their ability to share these understandings. The report recommended approaches to address racial and gender stereotypes along with the prom…

Craig Ritchie - AIATSIS National Indigenous Research Conference

The head of an Australian based world-renowned research, collections and publishing organisation says First Nations peoples need to be at the forefront of research The Australian Indigenous Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies AIATSIS, will be hosting the 2019 National Indigenous Research Conference in Brisbane from the 1st to the 3rd of July. The theme of the conference, which will take place at the Queensland University of Technology, is Research for the 21st Century, and aims to build on previous themes of impact and engagement CEO of AIATSIS, Dhunghutti Biripi man Craig Ritchie Says the conference is an opportunity for people involved or interested in research to come together to discuss how studies can benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Mr Ritchie told CAAMA Radio Aboriginal people need to lead research involving first nation’s peoples.

Strong Voices 26 - 06 - 19

On the program today: • From the 1st to the 3rd of July people with gather at the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane for the 2019 National Indigenous Research Conference which aims to build on previous themes of impact and engagement. The CEO of AIATSIS, Craig Ritchie will be joining us this morning to discuss the conference. Thursday the 27th will also mark the sixth annual indigenous focus day, which will be taking place here in Alice Springs. This year’s theme is shaping our digital futures.

Alastair Nicholson - 12 years on from the Northern Territory Intervention

A veteran campaigner for the rights of Aboriginal people and former family court chief justice says the Northern Territory intervention has failed Aboriginal communities. The 21st of June 2019 marked 12 years since the intervention, was launched by the Howard Government and then continued by consecutive Labor Governments before the coalition regained office. The intervention continues today under the front of Stronger Futures. On the 12 year anniversary Barbara Shaw and Elaine Kngwarraye Peckham along with other Aboriginal voices created an open letter to the Federal Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ken Wyatt. The letter which details the impacts of the intervention calls for a stop to the removal of Aboriginal children, returning those taken and to provide further support for at risk children. Former Family Court Chief Justice Alastair Nicholson told CAAMA Radio he believes twelve years on the intervention has failed to have any significant impact. Responding to the letter Min…

Strong Voices 25 - 06 - 19

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Strong Voices 24-06-19

On today's program: - Over the past few weeks the Aboriginal flag has been at the centre of a national discussion. Following a number of cease and desist notices to a range of organisation in regards to using the flag on clothing, questions were asked about copyright ownership of the flag. In an exclusive interview with CAAMA Radio creator and copyright owner of the Aboriginal flag Lurtija/Wombai man Harold Thomas explains.

Nathan Boyle ASIC - Changes to Super Insurance

Aboriginal people living remotely are being urged to inquire about their superannuation funds following the introduction of new laws in July. From the 1st of July 2019 changes to superannuation will mean that if you has less than $6,000 in your superfund …and not had any dealings with the account for 16 months your money will be transferred to the Australian Taxation Office. Once this happens you will no longer be a member of the fund and no longer need to pay premiums for insurance. Nathan Boyle, a senior analyst with the Indigenous Outreach Program at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission says the changes will minimise costs taken from people’s superannuation. If you have more than $6,000 in your superfund and are inactive for 16 months then your insurance will be removed until you set it up again.

The NAAJA Legal Show June 2019 - Rights at work

June 2019 Rights at Work- Your rights when sacked or pressured to quit your job. What to do about bullying and sexual harassment at work. Presenters: Sally Krutsch and Bethany Uhe with special guest Sarah Black (NAAJA Civil lawyer)

The NAAJA Legal Show May 2019 - Alcohol Laws

May 2019 Alcohol Laws in the NT- Police outside bottle shops and the Banned Drinker Register. Presenters: Sally Krutsch and Bethany Uhe with special guests Benedict Stevens (NAAJA CLE officer) and Sarah Black (NAAJA Civil lawyer)

Harold Thomas - creator and copyright owner of the Aboriginal flag responds to his critics!

Over the past few weeks the Aboriginal flag has been at the centre of a national discussion. Following a number of cease and desist notices to a range of organisations in regards to using the flag on clothing, questions were asked about copyright ownership of the flag. In an exclusive interview with CAAMA radio the creator and copyright owner of the Aboriginal flag Luritja man Harold Thomas explains.

Strong Voices 18-06-19

On today's program: - Rona Glynn-McDonald discusses new school education kits sharing First Nations stories, history and culture through Commonground's First Nations Bedtime Stories. - Tangentyere launches new video as part of the Mum's can Dad's can project, breaking down gender stereotypes within Aboriginal families.

Strong Voices 17-06-19

On today's program: - Dr Penny Stewart works in intensive care in Alice Springs and was recently recogised during the Queen's Birthday Honour List. -Rod Little co-chair of the National Congress of Australia's First peoples remains confident of the organisations future following meeting with Aboriginal Affairs Minister after Congress went into voluntary administration. - Wire report discussing potential impacts of the Adani Carmichael Coal Mine in Queensland, following the State Government giving the mine the green light.

Dr Penny Stewart - Medal of the Order of Australia

An Alice Springs medical doctor recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honour’s List has acknowledged the significant role that Aboriginal liaison officers play in addressing the health concerns of the mob. Dr Penny Stewart OAM who has worked for more than a decade at the Alice Springs Hospital was recently recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honour List where she was named a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia. Speaking to CAAMA radio Dr Stewart who is currently working in the intensive care unit acknowledged the important role that Aboriginal liaison officers play. Dr Stewart says the award provides a great opportunity to share the significance of rural care and the importance of growing the Aboriginal health work force.

Kate Axten - Indigenous Marathon Project

A Western Arrernte woman from Central Australia who is part of this years Indigenous Marathon Project (IMP) says she believes that inspiring young First Nations peoples is at the heart of the project. The Indigenous Marathon Project which began in 2009 has the aim of spreading important messages about healthy living while providing social, inclusive and enjoyable environments for the participants. Each year a team of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives are chosen from communities across Australia to undergo training to compete in New York Marathon. The IMP also includes education for participants with a Certificate 4 in Sport and Recreation. Kate Axten is a member of the 12 person squad announced in May, who says while everyone in the squad is there for their own personal reasons inspiring young Aboriginal people remains at the heart of the IMP. Since the IMP began 86 graduates have now finished a major international marathon.

Strong Voices 13-06-19

On today’s program: • In Canberra Aboriginal children are over-represented in care and are around sixteen times more likely to be in care according to the head of an Aboriginal Health organisation in ACT, who has questioned the decision making process in regards to indigenous child removable. • Brad Swan from Life Without Barriers discusses impact investing and what impact that will have for not-for-profits and charities. • An exhibition of local recycled art pieces will be on display in Alice Springs soon. We will hear from the curator of that exhibition this morning. • Julie Inman-Grant explains the eSafety campaign for Aboriginal people, Keep Our Mob Safe Online.

How Kamilaroi/Dunghutti sisters are using social media to empower women and girls.

Two Aboriginal sisters have created a social media page to celebrate the positive work of Indigenous women across the country and share their stories. Speaking on CAAMA Radio Kamilaroi/Dunghutti woman Marlee Silva says she wanted to continue sharing the hard work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander women following on from last year’s NAIDOC theme 'Because of Her We Can'. Along with her younger sister Keely, Marlee Silva created the Instagram page Tiddas4Tiddas to inspire people from all over the country. The page has grown quickly and now has over 10 thousand hits sharing posts on health, education, art, social justice and sport. Ms Silva says despite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only making up around 3% of the Australian population, she says that non-indigenous people have to treat the problems of First Nation’s people as if they were their own.

Strong Voices 06-06-19

On today's program: - The Western Australian Police is looking to build better relationships and mutual respect with Aboriginal people recently announcing their reconciliation action plan. - Kamilaroi Dunghutti sisters use social media to create a space celebrating the positive work of women across Australia.

Supporting the next generation of Indigenous psychologists

An Aboriginal psychologist says First Nations service providers and specialists are key to helping address the alarming rates of Indigenous suicide. Five Indigenous students recently became the inaugural recipients of a $10,000 scholarship to assist in their Bachelor of Psychology studies at Curtin University in Western Australia. The Dr Tracy Westerman Aboriginal Psychology Scholarship Program aims to develop Aboriginal psychologists who have connections to rural and remote Aboriginal communities in order to provide specialised support services. Speaking to CAAMA Radio, Dr Tracy Westerman said she will also provide mentoring to the scholarship recipients. Dr Westerman the 2018 Western Australian of the year said she would like the program to eventually go national and see hundreds of Aboriginal psychologists across the country working in remote communities.

Strong Voices 05-06-19

on today’s program: • Five indigenous students were recently awarded $10,000 as part of the Dr Tracy Westerman Aboriginal Psychology Scholarship Program to assist in their Bachelor of Psychology studies at Curtin University in Western Australia. Dr Tracy Westerman will discuss the scholarships and the rates of indigenous suicide. • The Australian Government has announced a package of measures to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook's first pacific voyage. Australia’s oldest public museum is taking a different approach to its presentation. • Story 3: NT Emergency Services provide some important messages ahead of the Finke long weekend.

Why preserving language is important

The joint winner of Australia’s premier award for achievement in teaching languages other than English has spoken of how quickly endangered languages can disappear and why it is important to hold onto them. Teacher and linguist, Christian Brother Stephen Morelli and Sophia Mung, a Gija woman from Purnululu (East Kimberley, WA), are the joint winners of the the Patji-Dawes Award. Brother Stephen worked closely with Aboriginal communities on the mid-north coast of NSW for over 30 years to revive and teach the Gumbaynggirr language. Brother Stephen compiled a dictionary and grammar of Gumbaynggirr, co-developed courses up to Certificate III level, and co-edited the Gumbaynggirr Yuludarla Jandaygam Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Story Collection. Photo - Dynamics of Language

New report reveals significant financial exclusion of First Nations Peoples.

A new report into the financial position of Australia’s First Nations peoples, has revealed a large number are experiencing financial exclusion. In late May 2019 the First Nations Foundation, the Centre for Social Impact and the National Australian Bank released a report exploring the financial position of first nation’s peoples. A total of 620 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from remote, regional and urban areas took part in either online surveys or in face to face meetings. CEO of First Nations Foundation, Amanda Young said the findings of the report are concerning, with 75% of the respondents experienced trouble dealing with financial services in the last 12 months. Ms Young said there are three areas that need to change including; growing financial literacy, improving financial services such as banking and superannuation, and greater Government support for the First Nations peoples.

Strong Voices 04-06-19

On today’s program: • A new report into the financial position of Australia’s First Nations peoples, has revealed a large number are experiencing financial exclusion. We will be hearing from one of organisations a part of the report, the First Nations Foundation. • Story 2: TedX is a leading platform to share ideas and creativity. This morning we are going to hear from Jacinta Koolmatrie who spoke during TedX talks in Adelaide South Australia. • Story 3: The Patji-Dawes Award is Australia’s premier award for achievement in teaching non-English languages. Brother Stephen Morelli was one of two recipients of the award due to work in Aboriginal communities in teaching the Gumbaynggirr language.

Move to change place names to recognise Aboriginal people in Tasmania is 'long overdue'.

Down to Tasmania where discussions about the renaming of public areas in Hobart to recognise and honour Aboriginal people are ongoing. Franklin Square in Hobart which was named after John Franklin a former Governor of Tasmania could soon have a new name if the Lord Mayor of Hobart is successful in her bid to have certain public areas renamed to acknowledge Aboriginal people. Hobart Mayor Anna Reynolds says she would like to see Franklin Square renamed Truganini Place, in honour of the significant Tasmanian Aboriginal woman. CAAMA Radio spoke with Michael Mansell, a veteran Aboriginal rights campaigner and Chairman of the Aboriginal Land Council of Tasmania, who says the renaming is long overdue.

Alwyn Doolan Message Stick Walk

Gooreng Gooreng and Wakka Wakka man Alwyn Doolan walked through Queenslands sunshine state, into New South Wales, down to Victoria, across to Tasmania and back up to Canberra, travelling through 50 different Aboriginal nations while collecting community messages of self-determination. Alwyn arrived in Canberra on the 18th of May, the same day as the Federal Election wanting to make positive change for his people and get the conversation rolling when it comes to sovereignty and treaty in Australia.

Update on progress of the Uluru Statement from the Heart

First Nations representatives of the Uluru Statement From the Heart working group say they remain confident the statements message will continue to be progressed across the country. In 2017 at a National Constitution Convention in Uluru, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups came together from across the country and delivered a statement which focussed on a voice to parliament, treaty and truth telling. Two years later at the Tree of Knowledge in Yarrabah, Queensland, members of the Uluru Position Working Group gathered to renew the position and invitation put together at Uluru. CAAMA Radio spoke with Aboriginal rights campaigner and member of the Uluru Position Working Group Barbra Shaw, who attended the gathering and says the group is confident about progressing the Uluru Statement From the Heart. A statement from the meeting welcomed the Australian Government’s commitment of $7.3 million for the design of the Voice proposed at Uluru, and $160 million for a referendum to…

Strong Voices 03-06-19

Coming up on today’s program: • Last Thursday the Minister for Territory Families Dale Wakefield held a press conference in the Alice Springs Youth Detention Centre where $10 million was announced for refurbishments of the Central Australian facility. • Last week was National Reconciliation week as many people across the country came together. Near the end of the week CAAMA's Lorena Walker spoke with Co-chair of Reconciliation Australia Melinda Cilento about the importance of understanding and acceptance. • Internationally recognised award-winning Australian architect Professor Peter Stutchbury has had a long connection with Aboriginal people which began when he helped design shelters for people in Wilcannia in the 1970's as a part of his final year thesis. Professor Stutchbury was a keynote speaker at the recent TedX in Sydney.

Strong Voices 30-05-19

On today's program: - Coles recently reached a major milestone in the amount of first nations employees - A member of the working group of the Uluru Statement from the Heart provides update on how things are progressing - CAAMA Radio catches up with Francis Jupurrurla Kelly

Strong Voices 29-05-19

On Strong Voices today: - Discussions are taking place in Hobart in Tasmania about the possibility of changes the names of public places to recognise and honour Aboriginal people. - Gambling is a issue impacting many first nations peoples. To discuss the topic of indigenous gambling, Ashley Gordon who has a deep understanding of problem gambling focusing on community education and program design speaks with CAAMA Radio this morning. - Alwyn Doolan is a Gooreng Gooreng Wakka Wakka man who walked more than 8000km from Cape York to Parliament House in Canberra. During his journey Mr Doolan spoke with Indigenous communities along the way, hearing what their concerns they would resolved which were written on a message stick. The message stick contained the voices of more than 50 Aboriginal nations and aims to progress reconciliation.

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

Inawantji Scales

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

Wanatjura Patterson

In April ten emerging leaders from the NPY region came together for a 3-day workshop to develop and explore things such as mentoring, public speaking and setting goals. CAAMA Radio spoke with some of the emerging leaders at the Desert Knowledge Precinct about the Empowered Communities Emerging Leaders Program and what the participants would like to take back to their communities.

Strong Voices 28 - 05 - 2019

On today's program: - The Western Australian McGowan Government have released their preliminary response to address indigenous suicide in the state. Director of the Centre of Best Practice in Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander Suicide Prevention, Professor Pat Dudgeon, has welcomed the announcement. - Medical practitioner and broadcaster Dr Joseph Toscano discusses the memorial to Frontier Warriors in Melbourne and the need for greater acknowledgement and recognition of the Frontier Wars. - Human rights groups have been calling for a rise of the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years.

Strong Voices 27 - 05 - 2019

On today’s program: • This week marks National Reconciliation Week, a time to learn and share culture, history and achievements in order to help move forward as a whole. This year’s theme is ‘Grounded in Truth, Walk Together with Courage’. To discuss Reconciliation Week, Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia will be joining us on the program this morning. • The Northern Territories Corrections Commissioner Scott McNairn will be discussing the alarming rates of Aboriginal incarceration in the NT, which he says has the worst rate of incarceration and second highest rates of imprisonment of Aboriginal people. • Last weekend 16 passionate young Territorians came together in Darwin for a NT Youth Round Table Meeting. One of the members from the round table will be discussing changes she would like to see and some of the work the round table is doing.

Strong Voices 20-05-19

On today’s program: • At the weekend the 2019 Federal Election concluded, with the Liberal National Coalition defying the polls and returning to Government. • NACCHO, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation share their thoughts about what the election result will mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and what needs to be a focus for the current Government. • In the Territory the two Federal Labor representatives have retained their seats of Solomon and Lingiari. Warren Snowden, the member for Lingiari spoke about the election and where to from here. • The flu has been sweeping across Australia in what some have called an outbreak, as health practitioners urge people to get their flu vaccinations.

Strong Voices 15-05-19

On today’s program: • The ABC Four Corners program on Monday night showed the mistreatment of young people being held in watch houses because the states youth detention centres are at full capacity. This morning a rally was held at Queensland State Parliament, demanding that the 95 children in watch-houses be immediately released back into the community. • Also we are going to continue bringing you some of the 22 indigenous candidates for the upcoming federal election. Greens Candidate for the seat of Leichardt Gary Oliver will be sharing his thoughts today. • Story 3: Ahead of elections this Saturday the 18th of May, the peak national representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the national congress of Australia’s first peoples have shared their views.

Indigenous Entrepreneurs Wishlish For Next Federal Gov

In an effort to further support Indigenous businesses a number of Aboriginal entrepreneurs have outlined changes they would like to see adopted by whichever party wins the upcoming Federal Election. The Barayamal Network has over 800 members and is a space for First Nation’s entrepreneurs to collaborate and receive mentoring. The network recently polled indigenous entrepreneurs and community members about their aspirations for the next Federal Government and identified three key points - access to capital, increasing education and support programs and changes to the Indigenous Procurement Policy. CAAMA Radio spoke with Dean Foley, founder and CEO of Barayamal about the poll.

Strong Voices 13 - 05 - 19

Coming up on today’s program: • Story 1: Yesterday Peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander bodies from across the country gathered in Melbourne to discuss the delivery of closing the gap. • Story 2: In a poll a number of Aboriginal entrepreneurs have outlined changes they would like to see adopted by whichever party wins the upcoming Federal Election to further support indigenous businesses. • Story 3: And finally we will hear from the first of the 22 Indigenous candidates for the upcoming federal election. Warren Mundine, the Liberal candidate for Gilmore and the ALP member for Barton Linda Burney both share their thoughts ahead of the election.

Remote Aboriginal content creators converge in Alice Springs.

More than 40 remote content creators have converged in Alice Springs for ICTV's inaugural Festival of Remote Australian Indigenous Moving Image, FRAIM. CAAMA radio spoke with Curtis Taylor, an Aboriginal filmmaker and facilitator for FRAIM about the festival. The four day event takes place from the 13th to the 16th of May. On Thursday the 16th the ICTV Video Awards will be broadcast live on ICTV channel 601 from the Alice Springs Cinema.

Strong Voices 13-05-19

On today’s program: • Health professionals and organisations will receive additional training and resources to help support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women quit smoking during pregnancy. • This week more than 40 remote storytellers from across the country have converged in Alice Springs as part of a new festival hosted by ICTV. • An Aboriginal organisation has been awarded a $20 million contract with Rio Tinto to maintain a rail line, which will reportedly create around twenty jobs for Aboriginal people. • The Federal Election is coming up this Saturday May 18th. This year we have seen a large number of indigenous candidates, today we will hear a report from the Wire asking the question of whether this will impact policy making.

Strong Voices 08-05-19

On today’s program: • We hear about a new report by leading Australian Charities which challenged government to focus on social issues and not just the economy. One of the co-authors of that report will be sharing their thoughts a little later. • According to Asthma Australia, 1 in 9 Australians have asthma, but for First Nation’s peoples those rates are almost double. The 7th of May marked world asthma day, the Education Manager at the Asthma Foundation NT discusses the day. • We are also going to hear from the CEO of the NIB foundation. The foundation aims to help people and communities to lead healthier lives by improving health and well-being.

Strong Voices 07-05-19

On today’s program: • The suicide rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people continues to be a very alarming issue. Today we will hear some audio from last night’s ABC Q&A program, where the federal Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten discussed Indigenous suicide. • Staying on the topic of Aboriginal suicide, Adele Cox project Director of the National Indigenous Critical Response Service will be discussing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander suicide prevention evaluation project was delivered to the then prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in 2016. • Collaboration with elders from the NPY woman’s council has produced a culturally orientated meditation app called Smiling minds, with the aim of helping Aboriginal Communities deal with Mental health and trauma issues.

Greg Hodgkinson - Supporting Indigenous Businesses

The InidigiSpace Business Development Program was recently launched in Sydney, and aims to inspire, empower, and help grow Aboriginal businesses by breaking down the barriers which often occur across mainstream Australia. CAAMA’s Kyle Dowling spoke with IndigiSpace Founder, Wirangu man Greg Hodgkinson about the program, and he asked him how he first became involved in business.

Strong Voices 29-04-19

Coming up on today’s program: • On Tuesday a directions hearing was held in regards to an Aboriginal woman who died in police custody in late 2017. We hear the latest from lawyers representing the family of the Aboriginal woman, which have asked the coroner to explore whether systemic racism played a factor in her death. • Aboriginal man Timothy Miller is one of 12 indigenous students who graduated from the Australian Film Television and Radio School, AFTRS. Today we will hear about the course undertaken by Mr Miller. • Western Australian based suicide prevention researcher Gerry Georgatos will be discussing the sad and worsening narrative of Aboriginal suicide and how poverty is playing a role in these alarming rates.

Tim Miller - AFTRS Graduate

This year the Australian Film Television and Radio School, AFTRS, saw 12 Indigenous students graduate from full-time degree courses and discipline specific courses. The courses included Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, a Diploma in Radio, Screenwriting, Directing, and Documentary. CAAMA Radio spoke with Kyas Sherriff, Head of AFTRS Indigenous and AFTRS graduate Timothy Miller.

Kyas Sherriff - Head of AFTRS Indigenous

This year the Australian Film Television and Radio School, AFTRS, saw 12 Indigenous students graduate from full-time degree courses and discipline specific courses. The courses included Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, a Diploma in Radio, Screenwriting, Directing, and Documentary. CAAMA Radio spoke with Kyas Sherriff, Head of AFTRS Indigenous and AFTRS graduate Timothy Miller.

Update from Australian Electoral Commission less than 20 days from elections

With less than 20 days until the elections the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has been busy making sure people can have their say by being enrolled. Last Friday CAAMA Radio spoke with Australian Electoral Officer Geoff Bloom, who provides an update on things such as early voting and remote polling.

Strong Voices 29 - 04 - 19

On today’s program: • Co-author explains new book which looks at how the second world war impacted the fight for Indigenous rights. • CAAMA Radio spoke with the Australian Electoral Commission last Friday to get an update on things such as remote polling and early voting as we get closer to elections on the 18th of May. • Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation manager Brad Grogan has bailed up Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack in Cairns over the lack of consultation with traditional owners on a north Queensland dam project.

Australian Super Made Easy Ep 3 - Consolidating Superannuation

Australian Super Made Easy Ep 3 - Consolidating Superannuation by CAAMA

Australian Super Made Easy Ep 2 - Accessing Superannuation

Guests: Darryl Florence NT Business Partnership & Education Manager AustralianSuper Host: Kyle Dowling Australian Super Made Easy is made in collaboration between CAAMA & Australian Super. Episode 2 Content • What is preservation? • Can super be withdrawn early? • What is financial hardship? • Who is eligible for financial hardship? • Do all super funds offer financial hardship payments? • What is early release on compassionate grounds and who can apply? • Where to access further information

Bruce Pascoe chats with CAAMA

If you’re familiar with the books Shark, Ocean, or Dark Emu then you will know the name Bruce Pascoe. Mr Pascoe is Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal man who is also an award-winning writer who has won book of the year. Mr Pascoe was in Alice Springs recently as part of the talk and ideas section of the 2019 Parrtjima Festival. While he was in Alice Springs Bruce Pascoe came into CAAMA and spoke with Paul Wiles.

Strong Voices 18-04-19

Coming up on today’s program: • After more than a two year battle Aboriginal people in Western Australia have celebrated formal recognition as native title holders over more than 6800 square kilometres of land within the Shires of Ashburton, Carnarvon and Upper Gascoyne. One of the applicants share what that process was like and what this means for the mob. • Yesterday we heard from Dr John Sherwood Honouree associate professor at Deakin University in Warrnambool spoke to about his team’s ongoing research into the Moyjil archaeological dig, which may show people have been living in Australia for more than 50 thousand years than previous research has indicated. • The healing the broken heart of Australia forum will be taking place in Alice Springs from today up until the 21st of April at the 50 + centre and Anzac Oval. One of the guest speakers discusses what the event is about.

The NAAJA Legal Show (previously known as the CAALAS show) April 2019 - CDP

April 2019 NAAJA Show CDP and Centrelink - How to avoid being cut off from Centrelink. Think Centrelink has made a mistake or the wrong decision? NAAJA can help. Presenters: Kristy Bloomfield, Sally Krutsch and Bethany Uhe with special guest Nicole Stobart (NAAJA Civil- Katherine)

Uluru Statement From The Heart Custodian Thomas Mayor on the progress of a Voice to Parliament

Torres Strait Islander Thomas Mayor was in Alice Springs over the Parrtjima Festival and dropped into CAAMA to talk about recent progress on achieving a Voice To Parliament for First Nations people.

Strong Voices 16-04-19

Coming up on today’s program: • Award winning author Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal man Bruce Pascoe was recently in Alice Springs as part of the 2019 Parrtjima Festival. CAAMA Radio spoke with Mr Pascoe during his time in Alice Springs. • The peak national body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services is calling for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to be made a priority for the upcoming Federal Election. • Last week the Royal Australian Mint released a special 50-cent coin into circulation, recognising the international year of Indigenous Languages. The Royal Australian Mint CEO discusses the 50 cent on the show.

The Royal Australian Mint release a 50c coin commemorating First Nations Languages

Last week the Royal Australian Mint released a special 50-cent coin into circulation, recognising the international year of Indigenous Languages. In a ceremony in Adelaide the coin was unveiled, and while you will be able to see the coin in regular circulation, there are a number of limited edition collectible coins available to the public too. Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid spoke to CAAMA’s Philippe Perez about the new 50 cent coin. Picture: Karuna Man Jack Buckskin presenting at the launch of the new 50c piece. (credit: Royal Australian Mint)

Strong Voices 15-04-19

On today’s program: • Award winning author Bunurong, Yuin and Tasmanian Aboriginal man Bruce Pascoe was recently in Alice Springs as part of the talk and ideas section of the 2019 Parrtjima Festival. • The Federal Election has been announced for the 18th of May. Now that the date has been set the Australian Electoral Commission have announced their campaign to ensure people are enrolled and able to have their say. • Colonial Fantasy is a book that explores why white Australia can’t solve black problems. Colonial Fantasy was written by Professor Sarah Maddison who spoke with The Wire about the book.