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Flinders University has teamed up with Indigenous researchers and communities in Far West South Australia to find a way to address ear and hearing health of First Nations children.  What they’ve come up with is an app.  Karen Dorante spoke to lead researcher, Associate Professor Jacque Stephens, about what the app called Pathways will do. The post LT- App for healthy ears appeared first on T...

For over 30 years Gregory Egert or Uncle Cheg has dedicated his time to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in south-east Queensland.  Karen Dorante spoke to Uncle Cheg to talk about his life, work and what inspires him. The post LET’S TALK – Uncle Cheg Egert appeared first on Triple A .

Former professional rugby league player, Joel Thompson, tells the story behind Yakka Training and why he runs training programs for offenders. The post LET’S TALK -Yakka Training with Joel Thompson appeared first on Triple A .

Mayor of Cherbourg Aboriginal Council, Bruce Simpson, joins Let’s Talk to talk about truth-telling, Close the Gap and local government. The post LET’S TALK – Cherbourg Mayor Bruce Simpson appeared first on Triple A .

A Deadly Choices Touch Footy Carnival is coming to town in November, we hear what’s going on in NRL and much more in the episode 31 of Deadly Choices Radio (DC Radio). The post DC RADIO_EP31 appeared first on Triple A .

Visiting south-east Queensland from Gimuy (Cairns) is chair of the North Queensland Land Council and Wuchopperen Health Service in Cairns. Sarah Addo talks about the health service and the land council’s push to renew its formal status as a Native Title Representative Body. The post LET’S TALK – Sarah Addo appeared first on Triple A .

On day two from the Housing First Nations National Housing Conference, Karen Dorante speaks to Marnie Davis, a Yarning for Change facilitator and from Women Up North – a Lismore-based support service for women and children experiencing domestic violence.  She also speaks to  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland CEO, Neil Willmett, on the conference outcomes.  The post LET...

On day one from the Housing First Nations National Housing Conference, Karen Dorante speaks to chair of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland, Mary Doctor and her deputy, Angie Akee. The post LET’S TALK – Housing First Nations National Housing Conference appeared first on Triple A .

Quandamooka woman, Leanne Enoch is the Shadow Minister for Closing the Gap and Reconciliation.  She joins Let’s Talk to talk about Closing the Gap Priority Reforms which she says the Queensland Government needs to improve and the recent changes to child protection laws. The post LET’S TALK – Leanne Enouch appeared first on Triple A .

With the election of the Crisafulli government in 2024, Fiona Simpson has taken on the roles of Minister for Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism.  Karen Dorante spoke to her about the state’s new child safety laws and about Indigenous Business Month. The post LET’S TALK – FIONA SIMPSON MP appear...

Let’s Talk broadcasts live from the Blak Arts and Business Festival at the Great Court at UQ’s St Lucia Campus.  The festival is an initiative of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), the Indigenous Business Hub and UQ Ventures to mark Indigenous Business Month.  Karen Dorante speaks to First Nations business owners  Helen Bool, Alicia Mellor and Jessica Ske...

Live from the Brisbane Powerhouse, Karen Dorante speaks to one of the convenors of the Sisters Our Way Gathering.  Wiradjuri businesswoman, Korindah Randall, talks about the story of Sisters Our Way and her business Cassell Coker & Co. The post LET’S TALK – SISTERS OUR WAY GATHERING appeared first on Triple A .

What prompted a 30 year man to change his career?  That’s the story we explore with Professor Noel Hayman AM who in 1990 became the first Aboriginal doctor.  Karen Dorante spoke to Dr Hayman about his pioneering career which he’s called time on. The post LET’S TALK – PROFESSOR NOEL HAYMAN AM appeared first on Triple A .

AEMEE CEO, Jyi Lawton has some news from the critical minerals resource sector.  He’s just been appointed to the board of a new research body, the Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC and has returned from Japan.  Karen Dorante spoke to him about the new CRC and what he learned from his trip to Japan. The post LET’S TALK – JYI LAWTON appeared first on Triple A .

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland has convened a national conference in Brisbane to focus on housing.  Karen Dorante spoke to CEO, Neil Willmet, to find out why and  to focus on First Nations housing matters from what’s working to overcrowding and homelessness.  The post LET’S TALK – NEIL WILLMET appeared first on Triple A .

In this broad-ranging interview, Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, told Karen Dorante about what she found out about her recent visit to Port Hedland, why she’s concerned for Daly River mob who were evacuated twice this year and the future of the YiSSA short stay accommodation in Darwin.  The post LET’S TALK – Senator Malarndirri McCarthy appeared...

Brisbane-base business, DCC Group, has won this year’s Indigenous Business Month Award for Ingenuity.  Karen Dorante spoke to founder and CEO, Deejay Egan about how his childhood experiences led to him setting up the business.     The post LET’S TALK – Deejay Egan – UQ – Indigenous Business Month appeared first on Triple A .

UQ Indigenous Business Hub and UQ Ventures preview the Blak Arts and Business Festival a special celebration for Indigenous Business Month.  Karen Dorante speaks to Assoc.  Prof Sharlene Leroy-Dyer and Beth Lawrence about the event and the work they do supporting First Nations businesses. The post LET’S TALK – UQ -Indigenous Business Month appeared first on Triple A .

Today marks the beginning of Indigenous Business Month.  Now in its 12th year, the theme for this year is Local and Connected.  Karen Dorante spoke to two of the founders, Dr Michelle Evans and Leesa Watego to find out why they started the movement.   This segment is part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub.   The post LET’S TALK – Indigenous Business Month...

David Williams – a Wakka Wakka man – is a world-recognised performer and musician, speaker and co-founder/director of Gilimbaa.  He’s just arrived back to Australia after a 9-day trip to Mongolia.  The country is known as the land of the blue sky, horse culture, and Genghis Khan.  Karen Dorante spoke to David about the reason behind the visit and the experience. The post LET&#821...

The first rapper and First Nations person to win The Voice Australia says his brother – rap artist J-Milla – inspired him. Marranunggu man,  Yung Milla, won the popular vote in the grand final of the tv reality show.  He spoke to Karen Dorante about the experience.  The post LET’S TALK – Yung Milla appeared first on Triple A .

First Nations journalist and curator of Spotify’s Original Storytellers playlist, Rhianna Patrick, talks about what’s happening in the music scene right now. She spoke to Karen Dorante about Yung Milla, a NT rapper who became the first rapper and Indigenous person to win The Voice Australia.  She also puts a spotlight on music from Jem Cassar-Daley, Emma Donovan, Loren Ryan and Dobby....

On this episode of Deadly Choices Radio (DC Radio) , we hear about a recent Deadly Choices Event – The Junior Murri Carnival (J.M.C.) , where school footy teams from primary and high schools across the country come together to compete in both touch and tackle football. Deadly Choices Ambassadors are there to support the young players and help make the carnival an unforgettable experience. Th...

Cassar-Daley is a household name.  Country star, Troy Cassar-Daley has earned a swag of music awards and now his daughter Jem is making a name for herself in the Australian music scene.  Clay Cassar-Daley follows his parents’ passions; radio, song writing and Holdens!  Karen Dorante spoke to Clay about his music, family, cars, and snakes. The post LET’S TALK- THE CASSAR – DALEYS...

He calls himself JT and is a well-known figure in his hometown Mackay.  As he approaches his 80 th  year, Uncle Jeff shows no sign of slowing down.  Karen Dorante spoke to him about his life in the sugar town, community work and working in radio. The post LET’S TALK – UNCLE JEFF TIMOR appeared first on Triple A .