Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Shannon Ah-Sam

Shannon Ah-Sam, the Acting Indigenous Workforce Coordinator, said this program offered students an excellent opportunity to develop their skills and the program also aligns with the NWHHS (North West Hospital and Health Service) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy.
"Placements show students how to support the delivery of clinical and community care necessary to help our mob," she said.Picture Courtesy of North West Star - SEPTEMBER 8 2020

Part 2: Luke Wenitong and Mark Hogan discuss Anti-Discrimination Act 2021

Part 2: Luke Wenitong and Mark Hogan discuss Anti-Discrimination Act 2021
These are the points of discussion:
What is the Anti-discrimination Act?
Who does it protect?
What does it protect?
What about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people?

Part 1: Luke Wenitong Anti-Discrimination Act 2021

Luke Wenitong and Mark Hogan discuss Anti-Discrimination Act 2021
These are the points of discussion:
What is the Anti-discrimination Act?
Who does it protect?
What does it protect?
What about Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people?

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.