Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Christine Mann from NWHHS

Christine Mann
Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health from NWHHS talking about the Mornington meeting.
Christine was awarded the role of Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in July 2019 and was previously the Director of Cultural Capability and Engagement.
The Executive Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health is a new Executive Management position created to help transform services to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Christine is a Woppaburra woman who has spent most of her life living in Mount Isa and holds a Bachelor of Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management. Her social work background led to working in several positions in Queensland, interstate and overseas in the area of child protection, the private sector and health. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor, clinical and professional, with the Centre for Rural and Remote Health.

Great Interview with Johnny Diesel & Paul Blunt

Black Star FM Cooktown Senior Announcer Paul Blunt gets to the heart of Johnny Diesel and his music journey and his time in Far North Queensland!
An interview not to miss!

Joel Mohammed yarns with Mark Hogan.

Joel Mohammed with an inspiring story.

Great yarn with Johnny Murison from the Jarramali Cultural Tour group

Johnny Murison, a Kuku-Yalanji man from Cape York Peninsula, has immense knowledge of Aboriginal culture. He brings the many fascinating stories of his culture to life through interactive presentations, providing participants with a deeper understanding of First Nations People, whilst encouraging questions and open discussion.
His aim is to enhance students understanding of Indigenous culture and encourage them to reflect on their own unique heritage. These engaging presentations are tailored to be age appropriate to suit Kindy to Year 12 students around Australia.
The Jarramali Cultural Education presentations are available across metro, regional and rural areas. The structure of the presentations with consultation is flexible, adaptable and can be specifically tailored to suit the needs of your students, school, group or curriculum.
Our Aims:
• To engage pre-primary, primary and secondary school students in learning about Indigenous culture across Australia.
• To enhance students understanding of Indigenous culture leaving them knowing they’ve had a vibrant discussion and cultural experience.
• Encourage students, schools and communities to value Indigenous culture to promote reconciliation.
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Troy Cassar Daley touring the Cape York Region

A great yarn with Mark and Troy Cassar Daley touring the Cape York Region with Black Image Band in June.

Mark Hogan and Christine Mann

Christine Mann from NWHHS

Dr Karen Murphy talks about the Vaccine roll out.

Dr Karen Murphy yarns with Mark Hogan

Professor Marcia Langton and Black Stars’ Mark Hogan

Professor Marcia Langton talks about " The Indigenous Voice to the Government ".

Tamara Pearson dancing till the end of time.

Tamara is active in the Indigenous dance community and teaches traditional and hip hop styles to disadvantaged Indigenous children in the protection and foster care system, in regional centres around Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns.
Sacred Creations dance choreographer Tamara Pearson will perform at the Cooktown and Cape York Expo 2021, which this year has a strong reconciliation theme.
Ms Pearson has been working on the contemporary dance in the studio with artists Tahlia Burchill and Miya Healy who represent language groups from the Cairns and Mossman region. The Warrma will be performed on 13 June as part of the free Reconciliation Rocks Music Festival and again on 20 June during the Cooktown Discovery Festival weekend.

Dr Tony Brown talks Covid with Mark Hogan

Dr Tony Brown talks about the Covid roll out.