Speaking Out

Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman, Professor Chelsea Watego, talks about her new book 'Black Thoughts Matter', and owning your own narrative as a First Nations academic.

Archie Moore's award winning work 'kith and kin' comes home to Brisbane. Larissa speaks with journalist David Marr and Writer Cheryl Levy examining the impact of  tracing his family history through archives and coronial records, and how that reflected kinship and connection.

Artist, curator and storyteller Uncle Djon Mundine, a fierce custodian of truth talks about career using his work to form a bridge between contemporary art and traditional Aboriginal knowledge systems.

Ginny Jones and Dr Amy McQuire, talk about how they started the Disappeared Peoples Project -  supporting Aboriginal families in finding their disappeared loved ones.

Tony McAvoy joins me to discuss the Racial Discrimination Act and how it has impacted First Nations peoples, 50 years since it was enacted.

Legendary photographer Mervyn Bishop reflects on his life behind the lens, and how he crystallises moments.

It’s been 25 years since Sydney hosted the Olympic Games. And the Opening Ceremony's 8 minute section called Awakening showcased First Nations culture in ways that had never been seen before. To mark the anniversary Rhoda Roberts, Stephen Page and Todd Condie reflect on the significance of the 2000 Olympics, and how they helped change the perception of Indigenous peoples and their stories.

Looking into institutions of knowledge, using archives and data to help decolonise place like galleries, libraries and museums.

Author and academic JM Field on how his mathematical insights offer a framework for revitalising Gamilaraay kinship systems.

Wesley Enoch on continuing to open doors for First Nations creatives and their stories.

From the Day of Mourning in 1938 to Blak Lives Matter in 2019, researcher Treena Clark reflects on the interwoven history of Indigenous fashion and social movements.

Phillipa McDermott is known for creating cultural change in large organisations and integrating Indigenous views into high-level strategic decisions.

Tanya Hosch is a champion for social justice and a staunch campaigner for the empowerment of First Nation’s people.

Kate Russell is the CEO of the not-for-profit organisation Supply Nation which brings together verified Indigenous businesses through a searchable database.  Kate joins Larissa Behrendt to discuss leadership, Indigenous business, and meeting Kamala Harris.

Regan Mitchell is a fierce advocate for the prevention of family and gendered violence, having worked on both the front-line and the policy level. She discusses her new role with Our Watch and how she hopes to put out fires before they start, and what it means to be a ‘tell-able’ person.

Professor Eddie Cubillo, a truth teller connecting ancient and modern law, discusses his journey to decolonise academic institutions and his win at the National NAIDOC Awards.

Celebrate the immense contributions that the National NAIDOC Elders of the Year Uncle Phillip Harry Hall and Aunty Rosalie Kickett have made in their communities. 

In honour of NAIDOC Week's theme The Next Generation, Jenaya Gibbs-Muir introduces four young First Nations leaders: Professor Braden Hill, fashion designer Juanita Page, entrepreneur Kaylene Langford, and filmmaker Keiran Satour.

Whether she’s treading the boards herself, directing the show or sharing her deep dramaturgical knowledge, Dr Rachael Maza’s voice has echoed across stages in small community halls and the world's most prestigious theatres alike. The theatre is where she delivers uncompromising truths — our stories, our way, for our mob.  Today, Rachael reflects on her journey and discusses her ethos of leadership...

Yvonne Weldon makes history as the first Aboriginal Sydney councillor, bringing the deep legacy of intergenerational trauma into spaces where change is shaped, and as CEO of the Stolen Generations Council, Yvonne transforms past pain into healing and progress, guiding survivors and their families toward a better future.

Professor Tracey Bunda's groundbreaking work in Indigenising curricula is transforming how knowledge is taught, and proving that when Aboriginal women lead, entire institutions can change.  She discusses how she's revolutionising university education from the inside out.

Discover Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue's extraordinary journey from forcibly removed child to one of Australia's most formidable Indigenous leaders through "Lowitja: A Life of Leadership and Legacy " Plus, award-winning Yuwaalaraay storyteller Nardi Simpson shares a profound story of resistance from Angledool Mission.

Josh Gilbert's new book, Australia's Agricultural Identity: An Aboriginal Yarn, challenges us to rethink not just how we farm, but how we understand the land, its history, and our place on it.

When Linda Burney gave her first speech to Parliament in 2003, she spoke of growing up Aboriginal in a country where your reflection in the mirror was "at best ugly and distorted, and at worst non-existent". It's a moment that encapsulates "the fighting Wiradjuri spirit" Linda brings to all facets of her life — a spirit tested through decades of battles, personal tragedies, and the complex balance...

Tasma Walton's novel I Am Nannertgarrook is based on the true story of her ancestor, explores the threads that link our ancient culture and beliefs with our ever-evolving stories.