Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Sara Storer Savannah in the Round Sept 2021

Interview with Sara Storer at Savannah in the Round 2021 and Mark Hogan.
Picture courtesy of Kew Country Club

Sea Shepherd Healing Country - Herberton NAIDOC 2021

Inspiring interview with Samm Martin (The Bush Tukka Woman) and Tamsin representing Sea Shepherd with the Marine Debris Crew at the HERBERTON NAIDOC celebration 2021. Heal Country! Great discussion on how to prevent plastics ending up in the ocean and how to be more conscience of taking care of our Mother Earth.
Picture courtesy of Sea Shepherd Facebook page.

Troy Cassar-Daley Savannah In The Round Sept 2021

Great interview with Mark Hogan and Troy Cassar-Daley at the Savannah in the Rounds 2021.

Julie Inman-Grant eSafety Commissioner

Your Online Journey app launched to improve Indigenous digital literacy and online safety.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians will now have access to an innovative new digital tool to support them in improving their digital literacy and protect their online safety.
The app, launched today by the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, is funded by the Coalition Government through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy and is specifically designed for use in remote Indigenous communities.
“Remote communities are increasingly using online services as a way of connecting with friends and family across country and to support access to services. While there are many benefits to online connectivity, it’s critically important that people are aware of the risks and know how to protect themselves online,” Minister Scullion said.
“Today, on Safer Internet Day, I am pleased to announce the launch of the Your Online Journey app, created in partnership with Indigenous communities and the Office of the eSafety Commissioner - Julie Inman Grant.
“Increasingly, we are living in two worlds – community and a digital world. So much of our everyday activities are online or require the use of technology in one form or another,” Minister Scullion said.
“We are supporting Indigenous Australians in remote communities to build digital capacity and confidence online. The app will help people to safely access the opportunities the digital world provides, be it connecting with family, study, research, online shopping, banking or job seeking.
“The app shares how to safely use social media, manage your online footprint and how best to deal in the instance of online bullying. I’m pleased that early feedback from communities has been really positive about what this app will mean for them.”
eSafety Commissioner, Ms Julie Inman Grant, praised the benefits of the new app.
“We have worked in partnership with Indigenous communities of Koonibba and Yalata in SA and Hay in NSW, to develop this app as a fantastic tool to meet the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians,” Ms Inman Grant said.
“Your Online Journeyhelps address the digital literacy and safety needs of remote Indigenous communities by providing straightforward and easy to understand information, including the fundamentals of using mobile devices and social media safely.”
The investment builds on the Government’s $3.6 million investment in new community internet access in over 70 remote Indigenous communities. This is in addition to more than $3 million a year for ongoing community-based internet and telephone services in remote Indigenous communities.
The app is free to download and is available now from app platforms the AppStore and Google Play and will be available on a number of other sites including the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website and Indigenous.gov.au.
Picture courtesy of Julie Anman Grant LinkedIn

Bev Hamerton TCHHS Vaccination Rollout 2021

Bev Hamerton TCHHS Vaccination Rollout 2021.
The TCHHS are having hesitancy in receiving the vaccine throughout the Cape and Torres.

Christine Mann - talking about Covid19 Rollout Vaccination in Cape York

Christine Mann - NWHHS talking about Rollout Vaccination in remote Aboriginal communities through out the Gulf and Cape York regions.

Gwion Cain discussion on Suicide Prevention

FNQ Suicide Prevention Week 2021
FNQ Suicide Prevention Week, hosted by the FNQ Suicide Prevention Taskforce , is from Friday 3 September to Friday 10 September 2021 and is held because RUOK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day fall within the same week.
Many activities are being planned for this week and we shall keep you informed regarding the events as they are confirmed.

MP Robbie Katter discussion about Blue Cards in Remote Communities

BLUE CARD BILL A LIFELINE TO STATE’S MOST VULNERABLE
First Australians denied the right to work by Brisbane-based bureaucrats will be empowered to secure jobs and provide for their families through legislation introduced into the Queensland Parliament by Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) today.
The revised Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2021, which will delegate decision-making powers around Blue Cards to Indigenous community leaders in certain situations, has been introduced for the third time by KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter.

Luke Wenitong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander QLD Human Rights Commission:: PART B

Luke Wenitong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander QLD Human Rights Commission:: PART B
The Queensland Human Rights Commission operates a statewide telephone information and enquiry service.
Call 1300 130 670 from anywhere in Queensland toll free.
Our enquiry line operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Unit Cairns office:
Jodie Luck - 07 3021 9113 or email jodie.luck@qhrc.qld.gov.au
Luke Wenitong - 07 4037 2104 or email luke.wenitong@qhrc.qld.gov.au

Luke Wenitong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander QLD Human Rights Commission: PART A

Luke Wenitong talks about 'Your cultural rights are protected'
The distinct cultural rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are protected by the Human Rights Act 2019.
Section 28 of the Human Rights Act says you have the right to live life as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and to practice your culture, including:
Maintaining and using Indigenous languages;
Maintaining kinship ties;
Teaching cultural practices and educating children; and
The right to maintain distinctive spiritual, material and economic relationships with land, water and other resources that there is a connection with under traditional laws and customs.
It also states you have the right not to be subjected to forced assimilation or the destruction of your culture.
To discuss further you can contact one of the
QHRC : Contact Us
QHRC : Queensland Human Rights Commission - http://wwwqhrc.gov.au
QHRC_guide_humanrightsanddiscriminaton_aguideforourmob.pdf