Black Star Radio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Black Star Radio Podcast
Black Star Radio is a fresh approach to local radio for Remote Communities. Black Star is a product of Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM) Australia
Welcome to the Black Star Radio Podcast. In today's episode, Molly speaks with Kerry Williams, the Assistant Coach of the Cairns Taipans.
Kerry's incredible basketball journey with the Taipans started at just 15 years old, and his dedication has seen him also rise to the national stage with the Boomers.
A proud Cairns local with deep family ties across Far North Queensland, Kerry is passionate about inspiring kids from the region to aim high in sports and any field they choose to pursue.
Join us as we dive into Kerry's story of perseverance, community, and leadership.
Nathalie Roberts is a Cooktown local. She is married to David Roberts who grew up in Cooktown. They have 3 small children under 6 years of age.
Late last year Nathalie was diagnosed with Stage 4 very aggressive and incurable breast cancer. She has been on aggressive treatment since this time, making her veryunwell.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Melinda Parker, who is helping organise a combined fundraising event for Nathalie and two other Cancer sufferers in Cooktown.
We hope you will support this very important event. It will be a great night!!!
Molly speaks with Deborah (Deb) Belyea, the acclaimed artist of the 2024 NAIDOC Week Poster. The National NAIDOC Committee has honored Deb for her stunning design that embodies the theme "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud."
Deb, a proud member of the Samuawgadhalgal (Cassowary Clan) with ancestral ties to the Western Torres Strait islands of Saibai, Dauan, and the Bamaga-Saibai community of Cape York, shares her journey and inspirations. Currently residing on Juru lands in Bowen, North Queensland, Deb is not only a practicing artist but also an educator and curriculum writer, deeply committed to her cultural heritage and artistic expression.
Hear Deb discuss her creative process, the significance of her winning design, and her vision for celebrating NAIDOC Week 2024.
The Yarrabah Women’s Gathering, is happening at Yarrabah Community Hall this Wednesday the 15th of May.
This is a special event just for the women of Yarrabah. With this year’s theme, Living Without Fear.
The day features Olympian ‘in two sports’ and former Senator Nova Peris as guest speaker.
Black Star Radio’s Molly Hill catches up with two of the organisers, Donna and Tamar to yarn about the day.
Tackling Toads: MJ sits down with Jamie Love from Lockhart River Shire Council to discuss a creative solution to the cane toad problem - a toad-busting bounty!
With kids enthusiastically joining the effort, earning $1.50 per toad, it's not just about pest control, but also about fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship. Tune in to hear how this initiative is making a difference.
Join MJ as he talks with Andrew Laskary from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute about their recent trip to Thursday Island, Bamaga, Cape York, and Cairns.
Andrew shares the highlights of their Regional Education Program, designed in partnership with the Department of Education to bring science education to kids in regional Queensland.
Tune in for the adventures, challenges, and inspiring moments from their journey empowering young minds with scientific curiosity.
MJ welcomes Harley Mann, Artistic Director of THE DRY, a forthcoming show at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
Produced by Circa Cairns, this contemporary circus ensemble showcases THE DRY as the second installment in a series of captivating encounters between the body and Country. Drawing inspiration from regional Queensland's sun-soaked landscape, THE DRY embodies the raw spirit of the parched land and its vibrant people.
With elite skill, cultural knowledge, and a touch of sass, this production promises to revitalise circus performance, offering audiences a unique experience inspired by the beauty and essence of the dry season.
Join MJ as he chats with Harley Mann about the magic behind this extraordinary blend of art, culture, and performance.
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MJ talks to Dr Allison Hempenstall about how to protect yourself from common respiratory conditions that can arise with the annual cold and flu season.
Allison is an ACRRM Registrar currently working on Thursday Island in the Torres Straits. Her interests include public health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, tropical medicine and medical education. During her time as a registrar committee member she is looking forward to advocating for ACRRM registrars to ensure high quality rural and remote medical education. She regularly writes for the FOAM blog Island Doctors. You can find Allison on Twitter @Dr_Hempenstall.
Join MJ and Gerald in this short chat on "Health Matters" as they talk about something super important: looking after yourself.
They break down why it's crucial to ask your doctor about cancer checks, especially if cancer runs in your family.
With easy-to-understand tips, they show you how speaking up for your health can make a big difference. Tune in for a friendly reminder that your well-being comes first!
Got a question for Gerald? Send it through his confidential form: Contact – Gerald Quigley
Bob Pacey, the celebrated bush poet, captivatesaudiences with his stirring performances and sharp wit. As the reigning Queensland EKKA Virtual Bush Poetry Champion, Bob evokes laughter and tears with his poetry about outback life.
Black Star Radio’s Michael (MJ) Bailey has a chat with Bob about International World Poetry Day. It’s an interesting yarn.
In this episode, MJ catches up with Gina Hogan, CEO of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. With its extensive reach across FNQLD, the Foundation is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join their Purple Power team. Listen in to learn about their latest initiatives and how you can contribute to making a positive impact in your community!
FNQHF | Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we shed light on the importance of Vitamin D with the insightful Gerald Quigley. Did you know that a staggering 17% of Queenslanders are deficient in this vital nutrient?
Join us as Gerald shares invaluable tips on how to boost your Vitamin D levels, not only through sun exposure but also from other crucial sources. Discover how Vitamin D impacts sleep, mood, bone density, brain health, and so much more.Got a question for Gerald? Send it through his confidential form: Contact – Gerald Quigley
Introducing our new BlackStar radio announcers in Lockhart River!
Black Star welcomes your new voices of Lockhart River - Greg Pascoe, Krystal Dean, and Simon Butcher.
Tune into 107.7 FM locally for great music and the latest news and announcements direct from community.
A big THANK YOU to Mark for travelling to spend the week teaching radio training to our talented new presenters. Also, Jamie Love from Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council for helping make this happen!
Welcome to "Reef on the Radio," where we dive deep into the wonders and challenges facing the Great Barrier Reef.
MJ had the privledge of speaking with Dr. Roger Beeden, Chief Scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
As a dedicated Reef Guardian and proud member of the team entrusted with safeguarding this natural wonder, Dr. Beeden brings a wealth of knowledge while preserving the world's largest coral reef ecosystem!
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (@gbrmarinepark)
Cyclone Jasper and the flooding that followed has been well covered by variousmedia outlets. Many saw the footage of staff and patients sitting on the roofof the Wujal Health Clinic and an ambulance to escape the floodwaters.
Many people, along with State and Federal agencies are working hard to tryand restore the many services to Wujal Wujal. But because of the floodingevent, many residents have been relocated to Cooktown or Cairns.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with the Wujal Wujal Director ofNursing, Vince Connellan about the efforts that the Torres and Cape Hospitaland Health Service, along with other allied Health Service providers are goingto, to ensure the health needs of those who have been temporally displaced aremet.
The community of Wujal Wujal was one of those devastated by the intense rain and flooding that followed after Cyclone Jasper crossed the Far North Queensland coast on the evening of the 13th of December 2023.
The entire community had to be evacuated by ADF helicopters because of the extensive damage to the community.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan yarns with Aunty Kathleen Walker, a respected Wujal Wujal elder about the night of the flooding and the evacuation of the community.
The Laura Campdraft and Rodeo is part of an action-packed weekend with something for all the family to enjoy. Ringers and stockmen compete with rodeo riders who travel great distances for a chance to take home some amazing prizes and trophies.
People travel from all over Cape York Peninsula to join in the fun and frivolity, together with friends and visitors from further south.
The hard working committee and volunteers of the Laura Rodeo Association put a great deal of work throughout the year, so this event remains an iconic venue on the Cape.
Black Star’s Mark Hogan was able to catch up Debbie, the Secretary of the Laura Rodeo Association during the weekend for a yarn.
Conquer the Corrugations Mental Health Awareness Walk raises awareness of the ‘corrugations’ in life, support and remember those affected, and to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health. A not-for-profit event where the goal is to raise awareness and encourage people to come together as a community and to support one another.
Conquer the Corrugations is a family friendly event open to all ages. Through the generous support of businesses and organisations we are able to offer this as a free event to all participants.
Commencing in 2015 in Cape York, participants walk on foot or horseback from the Coen Information Centre to the Archer River Roadhouse, totalling 42km completed over two days. This event occurs in October each year.
Black Star’s Mark Hogan catches up with Debbie Jackson & Jacki Perry from Conquer The Corrugations at a display that was at the Laura Rodeo.
Darren Danielson Drummer of Chocolate Starfish gearing up for the incredible 2023 'Savannah in the Round' a performance not to be missed!
GANGgajang yarns about his music history and working in the industry.
Keep an eye out for them at 'Savannah in the Round' 2023.
Gerald Quigley Talks to MJ about Aspirin Alert.
Quigley is a community Pharmacist, Master Herbalist, Media Health Commentor and Author.
He shares his concerns about the Low dose Aspirin, which maybe causing low iron deficiency also known as Anemia which isa problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells.
Katrina Fanning was a member of Australia’s inaugural Jillaroos rugby league team, making 26 appearances over a 14-year career. Among many other achievements, she was manager of the Indigenous Women's All Stars team, Chairperson of the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council, and currently sits on the Board of the Canberra Raiders.
Katrina is also a ‘Start To Talk’ Ambassador.
Every week, millions of Australian kids take part in community sport and mostly “because it’s fun.” But if that sport environment’s not physically or emotionally safe, the ‘fun’ can rapidly disappear.
A brand-new national campaign called ‘Start to Talk’, a campaign aimed at keeping our kids safe in sport. This includes resources which you can find at playbytherules.net.au.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats to Katrina about the ‘Start to Talk’ campaign and the website Play By The Rules.
Since 1976, Normanton Rodeo has been hosting an event on the Queen's Birthday Weekend in June. The event continues to grow each year, and celebrates its 47th Annual event in 2023. From humble beginnings, Normanton Rodeo now boasts 4 action packed days including Rodeo, Campdrafting, Gymkhana, Sprint Racing, Street Parade, QCWA Show and Live Entertainment each night.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Emmy Gallagher, the Secretary of the Normanton Rodeo Association about this year’s event.
Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive and bigger and better than ever!
MJ yarns with Samantha Martin the Bush Tukka Woman about her nomination of Businesswomen of the Year in the Indigenous Businesswoman of the year Category.
Samm Martin catches up with India Collins - Exhibition Manager for CIAF at the CIAF Program Launch
From the Heart is thecampaign for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to beenshrined in the Constitution. Its purpose is to provide information so thatall Australians can inform themselves and participate confidently in the upcomingreferendum – an incredibly significant and unifying opportunity for the country.
KennyBedford is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub in the TorresStrait Islands. A former Deputy Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council andformer Torres Strait Regional Authority Member for Erub, Kenny attended thehistoric Uluru Constitutional Convention in May 2017 and is a signatory to theUluru Statement from the Heart. Kenny is also a Director atReconciliation Australia, the Indigenous Engagement Lead for the From the Heartcampaign.
BlackStar Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Kenny about the proposed Voice to Parliament,the benefits of a Voice, where the initiative came from and some of the argumentsthat have already been floated against a Voice.
Returning in 2023, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair's Fashion Performancewill once again showcase the ingenious designs and styles of some ofQueensland's most talented Indigenous designers. The annual Fashion Performancealso features unique choreography and storytelling and provides aplatform for Indigenous models to gain industry-standard experience.
Black Star Radio’s Samantha Martin talks withFrancoise Lane, the new Artistic Director for CIAF about her role and alsoputting out the call for First Nation models, both Aboriginal and Torres Straitfor the CIAF Fashion Shows.
Nominations are open for the Mareeba & DimbulahCommunity Bank Great Wheelbarrow Race 2023.
This year, the race is celebrating its 20thanniversary and has raised over $2 million for charities during that time. Therace is run along the historic ‘Wheelbarrow Way’ between Mareeba and Chillagoe,140 kilometres.
Black Star Radio’s Michael J Bailey (MJ) chats withCr. Locky Bensted, the Chair of the Wheelbarrow Race Committee.“If you’ve ever thought about nominating, now is thetime to give it a go!”
“This truly is an incredible event. The teams lookforward to the Friday night where they are treated to the incredible communityspirit in Dimbulah and the unbeatable country hospitality in Almaden on theSaturday night. These nights are great fun.
Visit www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com for more information and to register.
With major flooding affecting Gulf communities, Black Star’s breakfast announcer Michael J Bailey catches up with Sai Matainavora, who is the Black Star staff member and announcer located in Doomadgee about the current situation.
Robbie Katter earlier this week released a statement regarding the current flooding in the Gulf and the poor response so far from the State Government regarding flood relief. Black Star’s Michael J Bailey catches up with Robbie live on air this morning.
Almost half (45%) Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and one in five Australians aged 16 and up experience a mental illness in any year.
It is much more difficult for people in remote and regional areas to access treatment, information, and learn of the available services.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks to Sigal Ramon from the South Cape York Catchments, who is the organiser about the Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out
The Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out, Cape York, has been developed to connect people and communities in the region with the many mental health, well-being and other services, such as social and sporting groups, in a fun, positive and entertaining day.
This FREE event will involve an indoor expo-styled day, which includes information booths, wellbeing workshops, art and gardening activity stations, good food, live music and much more.
This event was made possible by the Australia Post community grant, and with local organizations and businesses’ contributions.
Bikers Against Child Abuse is a charitable worldwide motorcycle club. First formed in 1995, the organisation "exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children.
B.A.C.A. maintains groups of members, known as Chapters, in eighteen countries: United States, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Austria, Portugal, Switzerland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
Black Star Radio’s ‘MJ’ talks to ‘BAT’, the President of the Tablelands Chapter about the organisation.
Residents of the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Areas are being reminded of the need to be aware of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Public Health Medical Officer Dr Allison Hempenstall said. “We have already had our first case of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and our first case of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) so far this year within our health service region.
Acute rheumatic fever is a disease caused by the Streptococcus A bacteria group (strep) and causes throat and skin infections which lead to inflammation in the joints, brain, and heart. If left untreated, it can progress into rheumatic heart disease.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to Dr. Alison Hempenstall and Indigenous Health Worker Alicia Hansen about the seriousness of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease within the Cape Communities and the steps parents of young children can do to protect them.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Dr. Frank Grainers about a new four-chair supported renal haemodialysis unit will be established at Kowanyama next year.
Construction for the new Kowanyama unit will start mid-next year after the wet season and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is developing a model of care that will allow dialysis services at Kowanyama to be delivered with the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners with advanced training in kidney health.
There are also plans to begin training and support of other health practitioners for all of the health service’s remote dialysis services and other specialist services.
The funding for the new Kowanyama dialysis unit was initially announced as part of a $27.7 million state government 2020 election commitment for the expansion of Queensland rural and remote dialysis services.
On December 1, 2022, a further $6.35 million capital funding was approved, bringing the total commitment to $34.2 million.
Blacks Star Radio’s Mark Hogan yarns with Dr. Shaun Francis from the Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld about a great Christmas gift idea, the RFDS Rescue Swag. In fact this makes a great gift or purchase at any time of the year.
The Rescue Swag first aid kits are waterproof, dustproof and include everything you need to treat injuries and burns:
Built for exploring in the Aussie bush, the Adventurer Rescue Swag is top notch and well equipped to keep you safe.
Waterproof and dustproof outer
Equipped with three modules: minor accidents, snake bites and burns, and major injuries
Lightweight (1.6kg) and compact
Additional space to customise with personal medications
For more information, contact https://www.rescueswag.com.au/
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Health authorities are encouraging all Cape York residents involved in pig-hunting to take advantage of the free vaccination program for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
JEV was transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito that had bitten an infectious animal, usually pigs or water birds. She said there was heightened awareness of JEV on Cape York following the detection of the virus in some feral pigs in an area north of the Skardon River in June, and a further detection in pigs in the Mapoon area in September. No human cases have occurred.
Around 99 per cent of people infected with JEV had no symptoms or mild symptoms. Those who develop symptoms may experience a fever and headache, abdominal pain and vomiting in children. After a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, it usually takes five to 15 days for the first symptoms to appear.
JEV does not spread directly between people and there is no risk of JEV from consuming pork or pork products.
Black Star Radio Mark Hogan talks with Senior Sargent Chris Flegg about being prepared for storms and cyclones this cyclone season.
Natural disasters happen in Queensland more than any other state. Understand your risk of being impacted by extreme weather and how to get ready.
If you have lived in Queensland all your life, have recently moved here or just landed for your holidays, it’s important to understand and keep reassessing your disaster risk, which varies depending on where you are in Queensland and your personal circumstances.
Ngamumu (For Mothers) and Minjil will be presenting the first ever, First Nations Children’s Festival.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Lia Pa’apa’a about this event.
It’s a celebration of shared knowledge across the ages with workshops and activities lead by First Nations artists, knowledge keepers and elders.
There will also be a Yidinji Naming ceremony and a Welcoming our Children to Country Ceremony for all children up to 8 years of age.
The First Nations Children’s Festival is on Saturday the 12th of November at the Seville Mercy Conference Centre Bauhinia Avenue, Earlville
Normally it’s the announcers who are doing the interviews. This time around the tables are turned, it is members of the Cooktown State School Student Council who is asking the questions for Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan to answer. This is all part of the Career Expo that the school is hosting in Cooktown.
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Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan has a yarn with the Cooktown State Schools Deputy Principal Duncan Inglis about the Career Expo that is being held in Cooktown. Students from around the entire district are expected to attend and be able to meet up with business, both private and Government, as well as further study options, as they look to plan their future careers. Black Star Radio is one of the many proud sponsors of the event.
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Recently, Apunipima Cape York Health Care Council experienced a cyber-security attack on their computer information systems.
To help support the communities, Apunipima and the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have invited IDCARE to visit to the Cape York communities.
IDCARE are a cyber security charity who can provide the best advice on what you can do to protect your personal information.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to the ID Care Managing Director, David Lacey about the mobile clinics happening in Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen, Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon, Lockhart River, Laura, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.
Savannah in the Round, this three-day festival had an impressive line-up of emerging and established musical talents from country to rock and indie, there was something for every-one. The line-up included Brad Paisley, Mackenzie Porter, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Black Sorrows, Tex Perkins and many other well-known as well as local home grown acts. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats to some of the artists who appeared at Savannah in the Round 2022
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Aurelle Brunjes about her stage performance at the Savanna In The Round this coming weekend.
Aurelle is a singer-songwriter from Dimbulah in Far North Queensland.
Aurelle is well known around the Atherton Tablelands. Her performance style has been described as engaging and honest, building rapport and empathy with her audience through her imagery and songs
She draws her inspiration from the picturesque landscape of the outback and world around her. Aurelle's songs are whimsical as she weaves stories and wild imaginings into her lyrics.
Aurelle’s debut single “Magpie” was released in 2021 and has been described as an “ode” to the notorious bird.
“Rain Song” is Aurelle’s second song release earlier this year. A song depicting the land in the savannah country around Dimbulah before the monsoon. Featuring a special collaboration with indigenous artist, David Hudson on didgeridoo.
Aurelle’s next release will be “Stumbling”, due out on the 10th of October.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Aussie Country Superstar, Adam Brand about appearing at the 2022 Savannah In The Round and about his musical past.
Adam released his debut album in 1997. He has since released numerous studio albums and has won 12 Country Music Awards of Australia.
A massive concert draw he has played to millions of Australians and is one of this country’s top draw cards whether it’s solo or headlining a festival, armed with a huge catalogue of songs like “Dirt Track Cowboys”, “The Anzac”, “It’s Gonna Be OK”, though to his new song “All Or Nothing”.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Vicki Thorn from The Waifs.
The Waifs are appearing on the Main Stage of Savannah In The Round on Saturday the 1st of October with what promises to be an amazing show.
The Waifs formed in Western Australia, as a folk-rock band. The Simpson sisters, Donna and Vikki (now Vikki Thorn) met up with Josh Cunningham during a ten-minute jam session. Since that moment, their career has spanned 30 years, multiple ARIA Awards, platinum albums and successful tours across the world.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats to country music star Gina Jeffreys.
Gina and her good friend Tania Kernaghan are appearing live on stage at the Savannah in the Round music festival in Mareeba with their Girls Night Out tour.
Ginna Jeffreys and Tania Kernaghan between them have multiple Platinum records, Golden Guitar Awards and a swag of number hit songs between them. You’ll hear all their hits and some brand new ones with an all-star Band plus sensational special artists Max Jackson and Courtney Keil. Grab your girlfriends and get ready for A Country Girls Night Out, where the music, good times, and bubbles will flow!
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks to Sen. Sgt. Warren Flegg, who is the Officer in Charge of the Weipa Police Station about road safety through the school holidays, tips for safe driving on the Cape, especially with the rising road toll on the Cape.
Crashes create huge ripple effects across small communities, not only does it affect first responders, who in most instances know the person or people involved, it affects the injured or deceased person’s family, friends, and work colleagues, it affects the injured person, and it affects the person who has caused the crash
And did you know that the gazetted speed limit on any dirt road in Queensland is 80kph? That and more is discussed in the interview.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to Professor Liz Reymond about at home Palliative Care.
Professor Liz Reymond is a Specialist Palliative Care Doctor and the Project Director for the caring@home Palliative Care Clinic Box.
Palliative care is about easing suffering and improving quality of life for people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.
The Clinic Box contains a range of tailored, culturally appropriate resources for families, health professionals and clinical services, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to help manage symptoms for a loved one who chooses to be cared for at home.
Since Midnight Oil’s new album Resistdebuted at #1 early this year, the legendary Australian band has toured around Australia, North America, and then Europe, on their last concert tour. The final leg of this epic includes a gig in Cairns, featuring a special guests – Busby Marou, to make up for various climate and Covid disruptions earlier this year.
Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie talks with Black Star’s Mark Hogan about the show.
Women’s Health Week will be celebrated on Thursday Island and the Northern Peninsula Area with a host of activities and information sessions from 5-9 September. Mark Hogan talks with Louise Foley from the Bamaga Hospital about what is planned for the NPA.
“At Seisia, the health service will be showcasing local women’s arts and crafts and provide a safe space where women can yarn with health professionals and ask questions regarding their health care. “Cards will be provided to participants to write their questions on if they feel uncomfortable to speak out their concern or query. “The cards will be placed in a box and questions will be read out, without identification, thereby allowing their query to be addressed with confidentiality.’’
“The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the need for women to prioritise their health and well-being so they can be there to support their families.’’
For more information about Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week, visit: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/
A new infestation of yellow crazy ants has been detected by the Wet Tropics Management Authority near Gordonvale.
Officers from the Authority detected the infestation in rugged country within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area while they were carrying out routine surveillance last month as part of the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program.
Yellow crazy ants are considered to be one of the world’s top 100 worst invasive species and have been present in Far North Queensland for over a decade, but the persistent efforts of the Authority’s Eradication Program have seen widespread infestation contained in recent years.
When yellow crazy ant numbers hit super colony levels, they’ve been known to leave entire forests silent and can become a severe threat to people and pets. Yellow crazy ants are also a huge threat to agriculture in Australia’s warmer regions. They farm sugar-secreting scale insects and encourage the growth of sooty moulds that can dramatically reduce the productivity of crops like fruit trees and sugar cane.
Mark Hogan from Black Star Radio yarning with Dr. Allison Hempenstall from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service about an increase of Diphtheriacases in the region, which is a serious bacterial disease. How to identify symptoms and what you need to do to prevent the disease or treat the disease.
Dr. Allison is a medical doctor, researcher and educator. She is a fellow with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and has been working throughout the remote Torres Strait in Australia for the past four years. Allison currently works as both a primary care physician and public health medical officer for the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service in Far North Queensland, Australia.
Allison was awarded a Fulbright Queensland Scholarship to undertake her Masters of Public Health specialising in global health with the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2020, where she received the 2021 James H. Ware Award for Public Health Practice.
Mark from Black Star Radio, yarning with Lydia Miller about the Deadly Women’s Workshops. The ‘Deadly Women’s Development and Leadership Program‘
wants you to join us in 2022 where you can learn new skills, develop your knowledge, grow your confidence, and receive recognition of your achievements.
Locations and Dates
CAIRNS
15 – 19 August
29 August – 2 September
12 – 16 September
WEIPA/ NAPRANUM
5 – 9 September
3 – 7 October
November date to be confirmed
BURKETOWN
19 – 23 September
17 – 21 October
31 October – 4 November
If you want to register, just follow this link: https://deadlywomen.org.au/
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
For around 1,750 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.
COVID-19 has had a direct impact on organ and tissue donation. Compared to 2020, there was a 7% decrease in people receiving a transplant and a 9% decrease in donors in 2021.This means it’s never been more important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to register as an organ and tissue donor and to encourage others to join them.
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media, as a proud supporter of DonateLife in 2022, encourages you to use content we have developed to promote organ and tissue donation to your community.
DonateLife
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
For around 1,750 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.
COVID-19 has had a direct impact on organ and tissue donation. Compared to 2020, there was a 7% decrease in people receiving a transplant and a 9% decrease in donors in 2021.This means it’s never been more important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to register as an organ and tissue donor and to encourage others to join them.
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media, as a proud supporter of DonateLife in 2022, encourages you to use content we have developed to promote organ and tissue donation to your community.
DonateLife
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
For around 1,750 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.
COVID-19 has had a direct impact on organ and tissue donation. Compared to 2020, there was a 7% decrease in people receiving a transplant and a 9% decrease in donors in 2021.This means it’s never been more important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to register as an organ and tissue donor and to encourage others to join them.
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media, as a proud supporter of DonateLife in 2022, encourages you to use content we have developed to promote organ and tissue donation to your community.
DonateLife
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
For around 1,750 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.
COVID-19 has had a direct impact on organ and tissue donation. Compared to 2020, there was a 7% decrease in people receiving a transplant and a 9% decrease in donors in 2021.This means it’s never been more important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to register as an organ and tissue donor and to encourage others to join them.
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media, as a proud supporter of DonateLife in 2022, encourages you to use content we have developed to promote organ and tissue donation to your community.
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Yarning about donation: for our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
For around 1,750 Australians currently on the organ transplant waitlist, it’s a matter of life and death. There are an additional 12,000 people on dialysis who may benefit from a kidney transplant.
COVID-19 has had a direct impact on organ and tissue donation. Compared to 2020, there was a 7% decrease in people receiving a transplant and a 9% decrease in donors in 2021.This means it’s never been more important for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to register as an organ and tissue donor and to encourage others to join them.
Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media, as a proud supporter of DonateLife in 2022, encourages you to use content we have developed to promote organ and tissue donation to your community.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Jack Wilkie-Jans, The Marketing and Communications Manager of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Looking back at CIAF 2022 and reflecting on the event and all that went into it and made it such a success.
The first in the 13 year history, all category of winners are women.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Violet Taulanga, Violet is the Community Development Officer for Mornington Shire Council in the Gulf of Carpenteria, with a strong interest in empowering local community capacity for self determination. With strong leadership from the Mornington Island Mayor and elected councillors, The Mornington Island community is undergoing a transformation and entering into a new era with the reintroduction of legal alcohol.
Violet Taulanga was Born and raised in rural Feilding, New Zealand of Ngati Kauwhata, Ngati Kuia, Te Rarawa and Cook Island descent. She attended St Joseph’s Maori Girls College in Napier, NZ and graduated Auckland University with a Bachelor of Science. Her family have been in Australia since 1999 and in Lardil country for over 3 years.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Mayor Keri Tamwoy about the Aurukun Photo competition and NAIDOC Week.
Keri Tamwoy follows proudly in the footsteps of her late mother Alison Woolla, a dynamic reform leader and first female to serve as Mayor of Aurukun from 1983 to 1985 and 1991 to 1994. “My Mum was a mayor for the people and the community who always had the whole community’s aspirations and needs at heart and this is what I want to take into my service for my people,” she said.
Of the Putch Clan, Mayor Tamwoy, 45, has lived her entire life in her hometown, where she has raised her six children with husband Gerald, and feels privileged to have three grandchildren with two living in Aurukun. Mayor Tamwoy’s strong leadership and dedication to her community was recognised when she was appointed as a local Family Responsibilities Commissioner in 2019. She is qualified mediator who heads the community’s mediation agency Thaa’ Pant Services and chairs a community land management organisation Aak Puul Ngantam (APN Cape York).
Mayor Tamwoy delivers cultural awareness training to mining companies and has a background in administration with roles at APN Cape York and in her husband’s machinery hire business.
Interview between Mark Hogan and David Hudson about Campfire to Stage Light which is an epic journey toward self-determination and Indigenous pride, as told through the life experience of David Bindi Hudson, well-known and loved cultural leader and global ambassador for Indigenous Australia.
David is the ultimate storyteller, singer-songwriter, dancer, visual artist and actor and the performance is brought to life through storytelling, songs, and extraordinary visual design.
The stories take us from David’s traditional lands to the international mega stages as David traversed the world musically, educating people about his culture. He co-founded the award-winning dance troupe ‘Tjapukai’, whose achievements include being Australia’s longest-running theatrical production. David has emerged as a strong cultural leader with a significant arts practice.
This play, directed by nationally recognised First Nations Director, Isaac Drandic, with music and lyrics by Nereace, Nigel Pegrum and David Bindi Hudson, will take the audience on a culturally rich journey of Far North Queensland and the world.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Jack Wilkie-Jans about The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2022.
Jack Wilkie-Jans is a writer, contemporary Indigenous artist and aboriginal affairs advocate from Cape York Peninsula. He is from the Teppathiggi and Tjungundji tribes of the Western Cape and Waanyi tribe of the Gulf of Carpentaria. Working now as the Marketing & Communications Manager for the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, Jack is an Alumni of the National Gallery of Australia's Wesfarmer's Indigenous Art Leadership Program and Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Interview between Mark Hogan and James Saunders about the upcoming Indigenous Content Creators Meetup 2022.
James Saunders is a Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man.
He is a media and communications specialist with a strong interest in storytelling across mediums, He is also an actor and writer.
James is the Chief Operating Officer of IndigenousX.
IndigenousX is a 100% Indigenous owned and operated media, consultancy, and training organisation,
IndigenousX believes in the principles of self-determination and works to affect change by upholding Indigenous knowledges, voices and ways of being.
Kenny is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub in the Torres Strait Islands. During the past two decades he has been integral in developing traditional and commercial fisheries and held many community-based roles. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) and previously served as the Deputy Mayor for Torres Strait Island Regional Council.
Kenny is dedicated to supporting the development and growth of communities where he enjoyed his younger years. He is a Director at Reconciliation Australia and a member of the NAIDOC committee.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Steve Renouf, Australian Digital Health Agency Consumer Advocate, Rugby league legend, digital health expert and proud Gunggari and Gubbi Gubbi man, Steve Renouf, is a key spokesperson for the Australian Digital Health Agency.
They discuss the Flu shot and Digital Health.
Don’t put your health on hold - Flooded, stranded, too sick to travel to your GP - My Health Record, Electronic Prescriptions and Telehealth can help - Digital health tools can help to maintain your health and wellbeing.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Steve Renouf, Australian Digital Health Agency Consumer Advocate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Champion and Co-Chair of the Agency’s Reconciliation Working Group and national Medicines Safety Program.
Rugby league legend, digital health expert and proud Gunggari and Gubbi Gubbi man, Steve Renouf, is a key spokesperson for the Australian Digital Health Agency.
Steve has played a important role in policy, media and community engagement at the Agency. His wise counsel, erudite contribution to health sector debate and deliberation, and his good humour and compassion are invaluable.
In this interview he discusses reconciliation, what it means to him and indigenous people.
Mark Hogan had the opportunity to chat to Bernard Namok (Jnr) about the Torres Strait Island 30th year Flag Anniversary.
The Torres Strait Islander Flag is an official flag of Australia, and is the flag that represents Torres Strait Islander people. It was designed in 1992 by Bernard Namok. It won a local competition held by the Islands Coordinating Council, and was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in June 1992.
Mark Hogan Interviews Police Liaisons Officers, Tony Bani and Joe Banu about National Reconciliation week, 30 years of the Torres strait Flag and 30 years of Mabo Case.
Mark Hogan Interviews Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia. They discuss Reconciliation week and the importance of it.
Karen Mundine is from the Bundjalung Nation of northern NSW. As the CEO at Reconciliation Australia, Ms Mundine brings to the role more than 20 years’ experience leading community engagement, public advocacy, communications and social marketing campaigns. Over the course of her career she has been instrumental in some of Australia’s watershed national events including the Apology to the Stolen Generations, Centenary of Federation commemorations, Corroboree 2000 and the 1997 Australian Reconciliation Convention.
Ms Mundine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Technology Sydney and is a Director of the Gondwana Choirs and the Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre.
Previous roles include Mary Mackillop Board Director, Deputy Chief Executive and General Manager Communication and Engagement, Reconciliation Australia; Senior Consultant, CPR Communications; senior public affairs and communications roles with federal government departments including Prime Minister and Cabinet and Foreign Affairs and Trade.
On the Highway to Health…
Heart of Australia is the first mobile medical program delivering specialist services to regional and remote communities in Queensland.
They have been extremely busy over the past few days in Cairns running free lung check service for former and retired mine and quarry workers!
Mark Hogan had the opportunity to drop by for his own screening and have a chat about the work HEART 5 is doing to aid in early detection of lung diseases amongst these communities who are most vulnerable.
Over the next few months HEART 5 will be visiting Moranbah, Emerald, Rockhampton, Clermont, Collinsville, Winton, Mackay, Townsville, Bundaberg and Mount Isa.
You can check your eligibility and make a booking for this service by calling ☎ 1300 445 715 or visiting 👉 https://www.rshq.qld.gov.au/miners-health-matters
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Mark Hogan visited the Heart of Australia truck in Cairns parked at the Cairns Show Grounds.
On the Highway to Health… Heart of Australia is the first mobile medical program delivering specialist services to regional and remote communities in Queensland.
Heart of Australia The service:
- Heart of Australia began in 2014 and is the brainchild of Brisbane-based cardiologist Doctor Rolf Gomes.
- The service delivers specialist care to Dalby, Stanthorpe, Goondiwindi, St George, Quilpie, Charleville, Miles, Roma, Childers, Biloela, Moura, Banana, Theodore, Blackall, Barcaldine, Longreach, Winton, Cloncurry, Hughenden, Charters Towers, Moranbah, Emerald, Richmond, Rolleston, Springsure, Middlemount, Sarina, Proserpine, Ayr, and Cooktown. Static clinics are provided in Palm Island and Weipa.
- The fleet of Heart of Australia trucks has travelled more than 500,000 kilometres.
- The new truck HEART 5, will see Heart of Australia travel around 50,000 kilometres per year to coal fields across the Bowen and Surat Basins, the North West Minerals Province, and the opal and gem fields in the west and south west of the state.
- Heart of Australia has seen more than 12,00 unique patients over the past seven years.
- Heart of Australia has saved more than 500 lives to date.
- From January 2021 to December 2021, Heart of Australia saw 7,243 patients at 343 clinics, saving 4,482,082 kilometres if patients needed to travel to nearest alternative specialist care.
The truck:
- The HEART 5 truck was built in Brisbane.
- It is a custom, articulated rig built to the standard B-Double road train measurements of 26-metres.
- The fifth truck has more than $1 million worth of medical and IT equipment on board, including an X-ray and CT scanner.
- HEART 5 has two consult rooms, two tech rooms, waiting area verandas, a wheelchair access lift, full kitchen, AV systems with screens and projectors, a reception area, full air conditioning and toilet facilities.
- The truck can be self-powered for up to 10 days using diesel, batteries, and solar panels.
- The truck is driven by a DAF XF 530 prime mover.
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Mark Hogan interviews Lara Watson who is a Birri Gubba woman from Central West Queensland and the Indigenous Officer with the ACTU. She has been involved with the Trade Union movement for almost 15 years. Lara has worked on numerous Indigenous campaigns with Unions, including the fight for Muckaty, Queensland Stolen Wages, the NT Intervention, and she is currently organising the First Nations Workers Alliance & the ‘Wage Justice’ campaign for Community Development Workers in remote Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities.
Interview with Tony Bani and Mark Hogan, talking about 'The Return to Country (R2C) Program' which is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service & the Department of Transport and Main Roads to assist people who become stranded and homeless in Cairns and who are also from Cape and Torres Strait Island communities.
Interview with Mark Hogan and Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg, Officer in Charge of Weipa Police Station. They discuss Road safety, Boating Safety and ways that you can stay safe and ensure you are keeping your family and community safe.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Lesley Mallard from the Royal Flying Doctors Service,
The Australian Government announces Flying Doctor 10 year partnership.
With the funding and support, more services can be made available and more people can be provided healthcare in remote regions.
Mark Hogan interviews Jessie Williams, The Senior Program Officer for the indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
Jessie explains the program, the importance of it and how it impacts the community as well as how to apply to be a part of the program.
A great interview between Mark Hogan and Raelea Connolly, Manager of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women. They discuss the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women.
Local Cooktown Ella Hartwig is releasing a new single on the 8th April . This comes with more exciting news… of her debut East Coast Tour!
She will be heading all the way up here in Thursday Island, down to Brisbane! She has multiple regional venues she will be playing at including TI, Cooktown, Mission Beach, Mackay, Airlie Beach and Agnes Water! Ella is so excited for this and would love share her new music throughout the East Coast of Australia.
Mark Hogan interviews Davinder Hart, author of new book, The Spirit of Sound.
Hearing Australia launched the Spirit of Sound children’s book to support First Nationals Children’s hearing health.
Artist Davinder Hart discusses what inspired him and the impact he hopes the book will have.
A very informative interview between Mark Hogan and Craig Crawford, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services
and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. They discuss the Changes to the Cultural Heritage Laws.
Mark Hogan interviews Gayle De La Cruze, Project Manager of the Gulf Academy.
The Gulf Academy is a project in the making to further education in the community.
They discuss the importance of this project and all that is currently in progress.
Interview with Gillian and Carmen from ICAN about the collapse of the Aboriginal community funeral fund
Melody Lee Hayden is a singer-songwriter from Malanda Far North Queensland. Born in Newcastle NSW, she studied piano, guitar and musical theory and modern, classical and tap dancing, before starting her career as a singer, dancer and model in Sydney.
Songwriting from the age of ten, Melody Lee has a positive and determined attitude despite huge adversity in her life. She was hit by a drunken driver and the accident ended her dancing and modelling career.
She is hoping to be able to share her music locally as well as on Black Star radio.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Lulkbudia Mclean about the Aboriginal-led survey to better understand the mental health of young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ people
A project, lead by Aboriginal and Aboriginal LGBTQA+ researchers examining the mental health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, is launching a nation-wide survey, to help drive meaningful change for the community.
The Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) project was developed in response to concerns from the Aboriginal LGBTQA+ community about a lack of data on their mental health, and the fact that many do not receive the same level of social support and healthcare as others in their community.
The project aims to better understand what causes poor social emotional wellbeing and mental health in the community and what can be done to improve it, and then work with health services to remove barriers to accessing support.
Walkern Katatdjin is a partnership between Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre (Murdoch University), Kurongkurl Katitjin (Edith Cowan University), and Telethon Kids Institute.
The survey is now open to LGBTQA+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people between the ages of 14 and 25 years.
Researcher and queer Yamatji woman, Shakara Liddelow-Hunt, said the results of the survey will be used to influence changes in service provision and better inform policy decisions.
“There’s currently no existing data on what the mental health situation is like for this population, even though in theory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ young people are both high-risk groups for poor mental health,” she said.
“We’re really keen to find out what the issues are, and what needs to change.”
Miriwoong woman Lulkbudia Mclean is a community researcher on the project and said as a queer Aboriginal young person, it can be difficult to find services that are relevant.
“I think for a lot of people their sexual identity and their cultural identity can be really separate for a time and this study is an opportunity to see them as one, which is really healing,” she said.
“It’s also hard to know if a service is a safe space for you when you walk into it. You might be accessing an Aboriginal health service but there’s no LGBTQA+ services that exist there.
“It can be really hard for people to get access to services that meet all of their needs.”
The survey aims to reach as many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people as possible over the coming months from all parts of Australia.
Ms Liddelow-Hunt said the project would work with service providers to co-design the way they offer support to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people.
“We’ll be working with the Aboriginal LGBTQA+ community and service providers, sitting down with them and working out what they need and how the services can support them, and co-designing some interventions that will be effective,” she said.
The Walkern Katatdjin project is overseen by a Youth Advisory Group made up of young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, and a Governance Committee of respected Aboriginal LGBTQA+ people in the community.
The project is partnered with Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, Yorgum Healing Services, First Peoples Rainbow Mob WA, Sexual Health Headquarters, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane and Elizabeth Morgan House.
The project has additional support from Nunkuwarrin Yunti and the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT).
Get ready for another beautiful Local Talent on our morning breakfast show with Mark Hogan.
Don't miss out on this interview with Ella Hartwig and Mark Hogan
Here is a little bit about Ella:
Ella Hartwig is a young singer/song-writer from Far North Queensland (Cooktown), currently living up in the Torres Straight Islands. Ella’s original music has an indie, folk and country influence and has been recognised on both a national and international level. Her songwriting has been acknowledged through receiving a Queensland Music Award Nomination two years in a row, for songs she wrote at ages thirteen and fourteen! She has plans in the works to head south on an East Coast Tour down to Brisbane, where she is hoping to pick up music full time.
Her feature song is “Dear Grandpa”:
“Dear Grandpa” is a ballad straight from the heart, referring to missing our grandparents and not being able to visit during lockdown. The song is inspired by the passing of her grandpa’s late wife, where Ella express how grateful she was to have visited and played them a song on her new guitar before she passed.
Ella's favourite line is “it’s changed a bit now that we’ve all grown up”. It relates to how everyone always mentions that the children grow up, but unfortunately our grandparents grow older as well.
The release date was February 6th, which is Ella's mothers birthday but also her grandma, who inspired the song. The original inspiration came from the “all the carpets in your home had been rolled up” line, where she noticed on her visit that the home had changed- the carpets had been rolled up because she was getting sick and had to roll them up for mobility issues. She hope the song can relate to a lot of people as she knows it hits home for her!
Article that explains a lot more!
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John Paul Janke is Wuthathi from Cape York and from Murray Island in the Torres Strait. A passionate advocate for celebrating the rich history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, he is the Canberra based co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, Deputy Chair of the National Museum of Australia’s Indigenous Reference Group and has previously sat on the Diversity Council of Australia’s Expert Advisory Panel.
John Paul has worked in media for three decades and is currently the co-host of NITV’s flagship Indigenous news and current affairs show The Point, and host of NITV’s annual Sunrise Ceremony on Jan 26 and is a guest host of SBS’ INSIGHT program.
He is the Co-owner of Rork Projects - a national Indigenous construction company.
SPOTLIGHTING LOCAL TALENT ON BLACK STAR RADIO
Another week and we had a great Local Talent the amazing singer songwriter from Cooktown Yazmindi Music (Yasmin Morris) was interviewed by Mark Hogan!
Her new song release 'Avocado Latte'. “A love song for Far North Queensland which she wrote while working at a café in Melbourne, homesick! Raw and honest, a song straight from her heart, yet tongue in cheek teasers playing with Melbourne's city stereotypes.”
From the band about the process of making the music:
“It was so special recording ‘Avocado Latte’ back home in North Queensland, surrounded by people I grew up with and love. I had always dreamed of producing music with Mark Myers from growing up listening to his band's music, The Middle East. Everything felt natural and flowed smoothly in the studio and I had so much fun bringing the final version to life, exactly as I had envisioned it, in my head and my heart.”
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Local Wujul Wujul Singer/Songwriter PJ Nandy
He's been singing since he was 15 and grew up listening to Troy Cassar Daley and Keith Urban. The music genre is Afro/dancehall, reggae, country, trap and RnB.
PJ says, music is the only thing that keeps him positive and strive to be a role model to his peers and my communities throughout Cape York and Far North Queensland.
You can follow PJ Nandy on his Facebook page: Nandyboii
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Mark Hogan interviews the coordinator of the QLD Youth Parliament, Daniel Patava.
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is a unique opportunity for young people to create real change in Queensland. QYP participants, known as Youth Members, are the voice of youth in their electorates, advising politicians and decision-makers across the state. They're immersed in unique educational opportunities, experience parliamentary operation first hand, mingle with members of Government and Opposition, and have their say in fiery debates on topical issues.
Black Star Radio launching our new 'Spotlighting Local Talent Segnment' on our Brekkie show with Mark Hogan.
First Local Talent is singer/songwriter: Spotlighting Aurelle Brunjes
Hailing from North Queensland, Aurelle’s music sways between an eclectic mix of folk, country and indie rock. Inspired by the picturesque landscape of Australia, Aurelle weaves stories and wild imaginings into her music. Her songs express what’s in her heart and mind whether it be passing musings or deeper feelings.
A school teacher by day, Aurelle trades the books for her guitar on the weekends, performing live around the Atherton Tablelands. Her performance style has been described as engaging and honest, building rapport and empathy with her audience through her imagery and songs.
Aurelle has received accolades through international song writing competitions and recently won “New Songwriter of the Year” 2019-2020 in the Tamworth Capital Country Music Association National Songwriter Awards.
Aurelle has supported renowned Aussie artists Ash Grunwald and 8 Ball Aitken and has appeared in the Woodfordia Festival of Small Halls Tour 2018-2019. She recently took the stage at the 2021 Savannah in the Round, a career highlight for Aurelle.
Aurelle’s debut single “Magpie” was released in October and has been described as an “ode” to the notorious bird.
“Rain Song” is Aurelle’s second release due out in February 2022. A song depicting the land in the savannah country around Dimbulah before the monsoon. Featuring a special collaboration with indigenous artist, David Hudson on didgeridoo.
" Aurelle strives on passion and doing what she loves"
Media release 14 December 2021
SANTA SUPPORTS MY HEALTH RECORD
Santa has joined the Australian Digital Health Agency this year to urge Australians to give themselves the gift of better health care by using their My Health Record.
“I’ve been using mine for years now and encourage the elves to do the same,” Santa said.
“Like making a list and getting it right, having your health information in one place means you don’t forget the important things.”
“I travel a lot at this time of year and if I do get sick, I don’t need to tell my health story over and over again,” Santa said. “It’s all in my digital record including my vaccination status. Besides, there simply isn’t enough room in the sleigh for more paper. With digital records, I don’t need to carry around physical documents.”
Agency Chief Clinical Adviser Dr Steve Hambleton said “Santa knows the last thing we want is for him to suffer an adverse reaction because any new medication interacts with what he is already taking.”
“If you’re taking medications that help you have better health, it’s important all your healthcare providers know the name and dose of those medications. This is particularly important if you’re admitted to emergency or unable to remember details. Plus, Santa’s regular GP can be updated online, for when he returns home. Surface mail takes too long, especially at this time of year.”
Santa suggested that for anyone not connected with their digital record, the Christmas holiday break could be a great time to get connected.
“Most Australians already have a record but they aren’t always taking full advantage of it,” he said. “While many Australians have ‘gone digital’ to adapt to COVID-19 check-in requirements, not all have yet recognised the full benefits of their own digital health record – which generally contains a health summary and COVID- 19 pathology results as well as the digital immunization certificate. If the record doesn’t have all a person’s health records, a quick chat with their regular doctor can sort that out.”
Santa said better health was the perfect Christmas gift, so Australians should talk to their friends and family over the holidays, to make sure their loved ones are also using their digital records so that their health information is available as and when they need it
“Follow up your health checks, don’t put your health on hold,” Santa said. “Good health is the gift you unwrap throughout your life.”
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About the Australian Digital Health Agency
When it comes to improving the health of all Australians, the role of digital innovation and connection is a vital part of a modern, accessible healthcare system. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, digital health has seen exponential growth in relevance and importance, making it more pertinent than ever for all Australians and healthcare providers.
Better patient healthcare and health outcomes are possible when you have a health infrastructure that can be safely accessed, easily used and responsibly shared.
To achieve this, the National Digital Health Strategy is establishing the foundations for a sustainable health system that constantly improves. It underpins and coordinates work that is already happening between governments, healthcare providers, consumers, innovators and the technology industry.
For further information: www.digitalhealth.gov.au.
The Australian Digital Health Agency is a statutory authority in the form of a corporate Commonwealth entity.
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Hearing Australia’s First Nations Services Unit is working to improve the hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Hearing Australia has established a First Nations Services Unit to better meet the hearing health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
“With our dedicated First Nations team, we’re making it easier and faster for children, families and communities to get the hearing help they need,” says Mr Kim Terrell, Managing Director, Hearing Australia.
The Unit will bring together the delivery of Hearing Australia’s three Australian Government funded programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: the Hearing Assessment Program – Early Ears (HAPEE) program, the Community Service Obligations (CSO) component of the Hearing Services program and the recently established Listen to Learn program.
“This will help us collaborate with our partners to provide more effective, coordinated, and culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia, regardless of their age, location or hearing need,” says Kim.
In 2020-21, Hearing Australia worked with communities across Australia to assess the hearing health of more than 10,000 First Nations children aged zero to six through the HAPEE program.
These assessments are undertaken by highly trained audiologists and are free* to families. Checking the ear and hearing health of young children is a critical step to preventing long-term ear disease and hearing loss for the one in four children that are being found to have undiagnosed ear disease or hearing loss, requiring referral to clinical specialists1.
Hearing Australia also provided fully subsidised hearing services and devices to more than 11,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through the CSO program.
Hearing Australia has delivered outreach services and worked with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities for over 40 years. Currently, Hearing Australia provides outreach services to 285 communities and this number continues to grow.
Research also shows the long-term benefits of supporting and working with local communities. In 2008, just 4.6 per cent of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children with a hearing loss aged under 20 were aided with a hearing device before the age of three years. By 2020, this had lifted to 12.7 per cent2, thereby reducing the impacts of hearing loss on their development and education.
The First Nations Unit works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies, ear health coordinators and other key ear health stakeholders to address the high rates of ear disease and hearing loss in First Nations children. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have some of the highest rates of middle ear infection, otitis media, in the world3
Alex Debono, Cape York NRM (Natural Resource Management) Fire Coordinator.
Interview by Mark Hogan who speaks with Alex Debono about the Fire Management experts 2021 Fire forums and topics in relation to fire strategy and management and the importance of it.
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Elverina Johnson, interviewed by Mark Hogan.
Discussing the empowering connection between Art and culture, creativity and goals for the future
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Dr Andrew Rochford interviewed by Mark Hogan.
They discuss Covid-19, Vaccinations and Australian Health Care.
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Tropical Public Health Services Director. Dr Steven Donohue, interviewed by Mark Hogan.
Discussions about Health and Covid-19.
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Dean Davidson, Acting chief Executive of Torres and Cape Hospital and Health service.
Interview with Mark Hogan about Vaccination statistics of Pormpuraaw and Covid-19.
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Mayor Keri Tamwoy, Aurukun.
Interview with Mark Hogan during the Official Grand Opening of Aurukun Airport Terminal
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Cooktown State School students interview Mark Hogan as part of the Cooktown Career Expo 2021,
The students ask Mark insightful questions about his career and what contributed to his decision to becoming a Black Star Radio host.
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Senator Susan McDonald interview with Mark Hogan,
Senator McDonald discusses her background in Far North Queensland, visit to the Top End and the significance of connecting with people from the local communities to better support people and create a better future and outcome for the entire community.
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Duncan Inglis, Deputy Principal of Cooktown State School.
Interviewed by Mark Hogan about the The Cooktown Career Expo, providing much needed information on post school training and employment options as well as information in support services available for our community.
A special thank you to Cooktown State School for the 'Certificate of Sincere Appreciation' to Black Star Radio for the support of the Cooktown Career Expo, 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?
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.
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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?
Interview with Sara Storer at Savannah in the Round 2021 and Mark Hogan.
Picture courtesy of Kew Country Club
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.
Great interview with Mark Hogan and Troy Cassar-Daley at the Savannah in the Rounds 2021.
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.
The TCHHS are having hesitancy in receiving the vaccine throughout the Cape and Torres.
Christine Mann - NWHHS talking about Rollout Vaccination in remote Aboriginal communities through out the Gulf and Cape York regions.
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.
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
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 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
Dr Annie Preston - Thomas talking with Mark Hogan
Dr Preston-Thomas said the disease usually began with a mild fever and a runny nose. “This is followed by a sore throat and mouth, with the appearance of blisters in the mouth, and on hands and feet,” she said. “Sometimes blisters may also be seen on knees, elbows or in the nappy area. “The blisters usually last for 3-5 days.”
Dozens of cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease have been identified by public health officials across Far North Queensland. Here's what you can do to prevent the disease spreading.
Parents are being urged to watch out for Hand, Foot and Mouth disease following dozens of cases that have been identified in the Far North.
There have been more than 60 presentations of Hand, Foot and Mouth disease (HFMD) to Cairns Hospital’s Emergency Department since the start of the year, including 9 patient admissions.
Tropical Public Health Services Cairns public health medical officer, Dr Annie Preston-Thomas, said the team was aware of at least 15 day-care centres affected by the disease across the Cairns and Tablelands regions since early January.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Symptoms * Hand, foot and mouth disease starts with blisters that begin as small red dots which later become ulcers. * Blisters appear inside the cheeks, gums, and on the sides of the tongue, as well as on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. * In infants, blisters can sometimes be seen in the nappy area. Blisters usually last for 3-5 days * Children can sometimes have a low fever, irritability, sore throat, tiredness, feel off colour and may be off their food for a day or two. * Very rarely, enteroviruses can cause other illnesses that affect the heart, brain, lining of the brain (meningitis), lungs, or eyes.
Signs that an infant or older child might have a more serious form of hand, foot and mouth disease include any of the following:
- Persistent fever (38°C or above for 72 hours or more)
- Abnormal movements / jerking movements
- Rapid breathing
- Excessive tiredness, drowsiness
- Excessive irritability
- Difficulty walking.
If any of these signs are present, then the child should be seen by a doctor urgently even if they have been checked earlier in the illness.
The Gateway to Cape York COOKTOWN Set to become a must do tourist attraction in Lakeland, construction has begun on the Gateway to Cape York. The $1.2 million project at Lakeland on Mulligan Highway will be delivered with $998,000 from the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program, and will provide vital new tourism infrastructure to welcome visitors to the Cape York Peninsula.
Once complete the Gateway to Cape York will feature an iconic “gateway,” a purpose-built traveller information centre, a rest stop area and an interactive sculpture park that will showcase communities from Cape York. “An important aspect of the project is highlighting what makes the Cape so historically, culturally and ecologically unique and then educating visitors as to what they can do to help us preserve and conserve this spectacular part of the world,” said Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott. It’s anticipated that phase one of the project will be complete in time to welcome visitors driving through Lakeland to attend the Cooktown and Cape York Expo 2021 being held between 11-20 June next year. The Gateway to Cape York project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government in association with Cook Shire Council.
COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND COUNTRY - CAPE ARTISTS INVITED TO CELEBRATE THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH ART Artists and communities from across the Cape are being invited to submit design concepts that represent their community for a chance to have their work featured at the Gateway to Cape York Sculptural Park in Lakeland.
Give your kids HAPEE ears today!
Today, Hearing Australia is launching a campaign to improve the ear and hearing health of
young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Ear disease and hearing loss affects around one in three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
kids and can have a major impact on their development and engagement with their family
and community+.
The campaign will raise the awareness of parents and care givers of the importance of
getting their children’s ears and hearing checked regularly, and that they can do this through
Hearing Australia’s national Hearing Assessment Program - Early Ears (HAPEE).
HAPEE is now operational in over 240 locations throughout Australia and funded by a $30
million investment by the Australian Government to reduce the long-term effects of ear
disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
ASK YOUR MOB, YOUR WAY, R U OK?
R U OK? today launched “I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?”, to support ‘Stronger Together’ a targeted suicide prevention campaign for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The suite of resources for “I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?” includes culturally appropriate content led by community voices with guidance from the R U OK? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group and in collaboration with the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association.
The campaign encourages people to engage and offer support to their family, friends and colleagues who may be struggling with life. The resources feature engaging and authentic stories that promote a sense of connection, hope and identity.
“The Stronger Together campaign reinforces the power of yarning and “I ask my mob, in my way, are you OK?” is about showing the many ways we can ask, listen, encourage, and check in with our mob,” said Mr Satour. “The most important thing for mob to remember is that you don’t have to be an expert, you just have to be yourself and ask, in your own way, so you look after your mob.
The resources give us the opportunity to get conversations started with individuals, organisations, and communities across Australia,” says Satour. “The stories released today show there are so many ways we can, and already do, have R U OK? conversations.”
The resources will help people feel more confident in having an R U OK? conversation and will serve as a platform to the development of additional tools for communities.
“We’ll also be bringing communities together to translate these resources because we know language is central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures," said Mr Satour. “Culture is also fundamental for our overall social and emotional wellbeing.”
Reducing deaths by suicide and suicidal behavior among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is an issue of major concern for many communities and a public health priority.1 “These numbers represent our loved ones; relatives, friends, elders and extended community members who are all affected by the tragedy of these deaths,” said Mr Satour.
Meet Kirsten Banks, Indigenous astronomer and the newest member of our AG family. Over the coming months she’ll be sharing her knowledge of space from an Aboriginal perspective.
National Science Week acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land, sea and waters, and their continuing connection to Country. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
As a celebration of science and technology, National Science Week also acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first scientists, makers and innovators of this land.
Indigenous Knowledge systems contain a wealth of scientific information and contribute significantly to STEM research in Australia. The value of two-way knowledge approaches – integrating Indigenous science and Western science – is widely recognized in modern science.
Indigenous perspectives can also be incorporated into our classroom to add value to Western science perspectives, and to create more inclusive learning environments and an increased awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Torres Strait Islander Dr Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat is the chair of the RU OK Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group who provide voices of lived experience to the campaign.
R U Okay is a campaign set up for people who are living with a mental illness, speaking to someone is an important step to getting stronger support.
But for First Nations people who want to speak to someone in language or find culturally appropriate information, this can be a challenge.
This new campaign from R U OK? is looking to include such resources created by First Nations people.
Torres Strait Islander Dr Vanessa Lee-Ah Mat is the chair of the RU OK Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group who provide voices of lived experience to the campaign.
For more information go to:
Websites
Suicide Prevention Australia
ILGA World
RUOK? Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group
The camp was inspired by the efforts of Dwayne Savo from Gidgee Healing. Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing holistic and culturally appropriate health services, including Drug and Alcohol Services, for Aboriginal people residing in the Mount Isa, North West and Lower Gulf regions of Queensland. Dwayne works at the The Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service (NRCWS) which is a residential drug and alcohol recovery service, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Special thanks to Dwayne and Nadine at the NRCWS for allocating the funding for this camp.
Program activities involved an inspiring health and well being talk by the local and popular Doctor Marjard Page who also attended the camp and participated in the Program along with is Countrymen. Dr Page’s mobs are Kalkadoon, Waanyi and Gangalidda. He is also a Christian man and is passionate about his people. Mount Isa is in the heart of Kalkadoon country and Dr Page said it was of great benefit to the community to have a Kalkadoon doctor working locally. He is passionate about the benefits of Culture and our Camping on Country program.
Dr Steve Hambleton Digital Health is committed to supporting our high quality health system and ensuring it has a sustainable future. I see eHealth as a significant tool for quality and efficiency.
Talking about Bush Medicine found in our back yard. Finding the balance between traditional bush medicine to western medicine.
My Health Record allows people to upload their use of bush medicine (https_insideageing.com.au)
Digital records support preservation of bush medicine information - YouTube https://youtu.be/0f91aLHbU2U
In the youtube film, Linc Walker, owner and tour guide at Kuku Yalanji Cultural Habitat Tours in Cooya Beach, north of Port Douglas in Queensland and pharmacist Brad Reilly from LiveLife Pharmacy in Port Douglas, explore the various uses of local bush medicine. From mullet soup oil used to soothe sore and aching joints to treating common warts with frangipanni, bush medicines can be documented in My Health Record to help healthcare providers better understand and treat patients. Video Accessibility Video Accessibility is essential for people with disabilities. We are continually updating our online channels and assets to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA. If this video is not in a format you can access, or you need additional help, please contact us. Phone: 1300 901 001 Email: help@digitalhealth.gov.au More information: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guid...
Haidee Allan is a proud Kamilaroi woman from Tamworth NSW and a Census Communication Officer. She’s reminding everyone to get their Census done as soon as possible.
“We all need to be counted in the Census, so we can see how much our community has grown and what our strengths are.
“You still have time to complete your Census. You can do it online, by paper or with help from us. If you’re in a remote community, there are field staff available to help you complete your Census.
“If you can’t find your letter, that’s OK. You can request a Census number and complete online, or get a paper form sent to you.
“We want all mob to be supported in filling out the Census. There’s so much help available from our staff – face to face, over the phone or online.
“Young mob out there - please help your Elders, Aunties and Uncles fill in the form, so they can get the services our communities need.
“If we don’t hear from you soon, you’ll get a reminder letter or a visit from our field staff.”
The Census is compulsory*. Everyone who was staying in your household on Census night must be included. This includes visitors and babies.
The Census can show community where services are needed, from housing and employment services through to transport and community infrastructure.
“It’s an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to have their voices heard,” Haidee said.
“Help tell our story and complete your Census today.”
For more information or help visit www.census.abs.gov.au/indigenous or call 1800 512 441.
Bravehearts is recognised nationally as the lead agency that specialises in dealing with all facets of child sexual assault. Bravehearts' work in the areas of specialist therapy, support, education, research and legislative reform has made a remarkable, quantifiable and positive difference in protecting Australia's children.
Our Mission is to prevent child sexual assault and exploitation in our society. Our Vision is to make Australia the safest place in the world to raise a child. Our Guiding Principals are to, at all times, do all things to serve our Mission without fear or favour and without compromise and to continually ensure that the best interests and protection of the child are placed before all other considerations. Our programs and services include:
Specialist counselling for children who have been or are at risk of child sexual assault, along with support for non-offending family members; Professional advocacy and support; Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure -- A live school-based personal safety education program for children; Resources for families and survivors, including interactive materials and workshops - Research and lobbying; Community awareness campaigns.
BRAVEHEARTS is the Employer of Choice in Child Protection. Bravehearts gives employees the opportunity to work with dedicated and well qualified professionals in a range of fields in a mission focused culture where staff are provided; - A culture of self- care - Free Employee Assistance program - Salary Sacrificing Options - Equal Opportunity Employer. We enjoy hearing from appropriately qualified and experienced people. Contact our Director of People and Culture hr@bravhearts.org.
For more information or to speak with a counselor, please call 1 800 272 831 or visit our website.
Websitehttps://bravehearts.org.au/
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.
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!
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.
For more information contact owner/operator on:
mobile: 0402 805 821
email: jarramalienterprises@gmail.com
A great yarn with Mark and Troy Cassar Daley touring the Cape York Region with Black Image Band in June.
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.
Deep insights with the "Bush Tukka Woman" Samantha Martin.
Also known to many as the Bush Tukka woman Samantha Martin shows the 'strong, proud, positive side' of Indigenous people AUTHOR and documentary maker Samantha Martin believes in empowering Indigenous communities, not shutting them down. The proud Australian talks about the land she calls home.
Amazing deep interview with Greg Reid and Dominic Stower raising the bar in regards to 'self love'
Community shame
Abusive relationships
Self Worth
Mental Health & wellbeing
Tall poppy syndrome
False love
Youth Bullying
Greg Reid talks to Jesse Wilson from JW Didgeridoos and his special healing didgeridoo.
Jesse is a Kalkadunga (Kalkadoon) Yurru - Man from the North West QLD and surrounding regions.
He learnt the art of the didgeridoo otherwise known as Yidaki from North East Arnhem from his cousin whose skills and knowledge of the instrument have been handed down over serval generations.
He used mixed techniques and various styles to form his own unique didgeridoo's and associated artwork, while respecting the diverse style of our regions.
Mark Hogan talks to Jesse Wilson from JW Didgeridoos and his special healing didgeridoo.
Jesse is a Kalkadunga (Kalkadoon) Yurru - Man from the North West QLD and surrounding regions.
He learnt the art of the didgeridoo otherwise known as Yidaki from North East Arnhem from his cousin whose skills and knowledge of the instrument have been handed down over serval generations.
He used mixed techniques and various styles to form his own unique didgeridoo's and associated artwork, while respecting the diverse style of our regions.
Rochelle Pitt - Watson yarning with Mark Hogan
Rochelle Pitt is Noonuccal, Kalkadoon and Erubian descent who started singing and performing at a young age in the churches and choirs of Far North Queensland.
Her long journey has forged a powerful voice that celebrates the strength, beauty and love within all of us. In her early twenties, Rochelle had breakout success with her original tracks “Too Deadly My Sister” and “Black to Reality” from her seminal EP Black to Reality, an uplifting and inspirational ode to her First Nation people. The conviction of her live performances leaves audiences breathless, and in recent years Rochelle has found mainstream success as she went from nurse and mother, to star on Australia’s The X factor.
Rochelle’s newest EP, Soul Mumma was released in December 2017, and today she continues to enjoy performances across Australia at music festivals, community events and across the corporate sector. She is also proud ambassador for APRA AMCOS advocating for the rights of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander singer/songwriters, and passionately supports organisations such as Kidney Health Australia.
Gloria Wallis from Apunipima and Mark Hogan fro Blackstar discuss Rheumatic Fever and the launch of the Home Care Packs.
Nova Maree Peris OAM (born 25 February 1971) is an Aboriginal Australian athlete and former politician. As part of the Australian women's hockey (Hockeyroos) team at the 1996 Olympic Games, she was the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal. She later switched sports to sprinting and went to the 1998 Commonwealth Games and 2000 Olympic Games. She was elected to the Australian Senate at the 2013 federal election, after then Prime Minister Julia Gillard named her as a "captain's pick", installing her as the preselected Labor candidate over incumbent Labor senator Trish Crossin. She retired from the Senate in 2016.
As of November 2020 Peris is an Ambassador for the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation.
Libby is a Torres Strait Island woman, born on Thursday Island but her family from the eastern island Erub (Darnely).
She grew up in North and Far North Queensland, between Mackay and Cairns. She was fortunate enough to play representative netball at school which landed her a scholarship to Pymble Ladies College in Sydney, where she attended year 11 and 12.
From there, she went on to University at UNSW before transferring her studies back to Queensland. On moving back to Queensland she switched a netball dress for some rugby pants and started playing Rugby Sevens and Rugby League concurrently where she fell in love with tackling people.
She was again really fortunate to go on to play rugby sevens for Queensland Reds and Australian University.
At the same time in Feb 2016 she played her first big representative rugby league game with the Indigenous Allstars at Suncorp stadium. From this game she was selected for the Jillaroos and debuted. A couple months later she played for Queensland in the women's interstate cup (now the women state of origin).
At selection camp for the Indigenous Allstars 2017, Libby unfortunately tore her ACL. So she was out of the running for World Cup Selection. Whilst Rehabbing her knee she fell pregnant with her son who is now 2. After having him she began training again, only to tear her articular cartilage completely. So she had surgery to have it removed. And have been training to run in a straight line pain free ever since.
Then she decided that being a single mum, working full time and studying wasn't enough, she put her hat in the ring for the Indigenous Marathon Project and was successful.
Libby successfully completed the Deadly Runners marathon in Alice Springs a week ago. Big congratulations to her.
Steve Renouf - Digital Health - NAIDOC
Steve is a Gunggari and Gubbi Gubbi man.
He holds the record for most tries for the Broncos (142), and was named in the Broncos 10 and 20 year teams, the 25 year grand final team, and the Indigenous Team of the Century.
He played 212 Broncos Games, 11 Queensland State of Origin games, 9 International Australian Rugby League Tests, and was part of 4 premiership winning teams for the Broncos.
As a Deadly Choices Ambassador, Steve is an inspiration and fantastic role model. While he may no longer play football professionally, he still plays plenty of sport, and is always keeping active and eating good food.
He is a loving father to his five children and openly talks about his life with diabetes, encouraging everyone to make healthy choices.
Information provided by Deadly Choices website
Liamon Mudd - NAIDOC 2020
Proud Young Indigenous Kunjen and Tagalaka man from Far North Queensland.
Liamon has currently relocated outback in Normanton gulf country to work as a Activity Officer at the PCYC but now works for QLD Health. Liamon was the 2020 finalist of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student of the year for the Cairns Region.
He is very passionate about Inspiring the next generation of Youth by providing them with the guidance and support to better themselves so that they can be a voice and one day make a change back in their Community.
He has an overwhelming passion for life and which he constantly pushing himself to be better, stronger and more knowledgeable so that one day I can be a leader back in my community.
His interest is working within the Community Services sector and which it is his goal to one day work back in Community and give back to my people.
Tamara Pearson.
"My body is a canvas that I will continue to create honest expression on, from the ground up through the soles of my feet"
Tamara is an Indigenous person from the eastern area of Cape York Peninsula. Her language group is Kuku Yalanji on her paternal grandmother’s side and Bagarrmuguwarra on her paternal grandfather’s side. Tamara performed Traditional Dance as part of my cultural heritage, and contemporary styles using inherent skills in various performances and public shows from adolescence to senior secondary school years. In latter years she worked and performed at corporate functions and schools.
One of her earlier achievements as a teenager was to choreograph for the Peace Lutheran College (Private Secondary) and the Trinity Bay State High Schools’ End of Year Performances.
She completed her Certificate 111 and IV in Indigenous Dance and Knowledge at the Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE. When she graduated from that program, Tamara moved to Sydney to further her studies at the National Aboriginal Indigenous Dance Association (NAISDA) and in her final year NAISDA nominated and awarded Tamara the Student of the Year in 2008.
After 5 years in Sydney it was time to return to my homelands with the knowledge and experience she had gained to pursue her dreams and goals to mentor, create, perform and inspire young Indigenous children.
She is an active person in the Indigenous dance circles in regional centres such as Cairns and State Capitals such as Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. She dance with the Traditional Owners for the Cairns Region- Carl Fourmile and Dance Troupe- at events held at the Cultural Precinct in Cairns and Theatre Restaurants.
We are kicking it off with one our very own local 'Living Legends Sha-lane Gibson. A remarkable young Indigenous with a very very bright future.
Black Star would like to present Sha-lane with a 'Living Legend' award for all the amazing work she does on the ground for her Waymburr, Nuguul and Gamaay mob. We here at Black Star Radio are very proud of you Sha-lane.
Greg catching up with Samantha Martin otherwise known as the Bush Tukka woman, yarning about everything in season and more.
Professor James Ward talks about a revolutionary app helping people deal with ice addiction.
Michael Connolly pulling no punches when he is interviewed about freeing the flag with Mark Hogan.
Start a conversation, get involved, you've got what it takes. Listen to Mark Hogan go in depth with Justin Geange from RUOK.
Harold Ludwick
Heritage Officer/Indigenous Guide James Cook Museum Cooktown at National Trust of Australia (Queensland)
Co-author of On a Barbarous Coast is an alternative retelling of Captain James Cook's story co-written by Craig Cormick and Harold Ludwick in the tradition of imagined histories.
haroldludwick #bulgunwarraman #cooktown #capeyorkindigenousguide #onabarbarouscoast #cookmuseumcooktown #heritageofficer #blackstarradio #qram #markhoganbrekkyshow #qldremoteaboriginalmedia
Greg Reid with a Sunday yarn with Aaron Teddy.
fathersday2020 #kowanyamaelder #gregreidsundaynightlive #gregreidcampfireyarns
A FAMILY recipe dating back to the ’50s has helped secure this Tablelands man a win in the top Australia and New Zealand awards.
Millaa Millaa resident Neil Hooper grew up with his grandmother Isabel’s chilli chutney, developed while working as a station cook at Delta Downs cattle station near Normanton on the Gulf of Carpentaria in the late 1950s.
https://www.facebook.com/isabelssweetchillichutney/
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt and Blackstar's Mark Hogan with a Covid 19 Update
Mick De Brenni, Minister for Housing and Mick Gooda Queensland's First Nations Advisor working with Mayors and their communities to arrange housing plans suitable to the needs of each community.
Jim Remedio is officially added to the Honour Roll that reconizes the dedication and achievements of Aboriginal Victorians.
Jim Remedio is yarning with Greg Reid after being added to the Honour Roll that reconizes the dedication and achievements of Aboriginal Victorians.
Gerry Turpin, Ethnobotanist from JCU talks of the uniqueness of this people part of the country where we live.
RegenAG® is a community based family enterprise committed to helping regenerate Australia’s farms, soils, communities and on-farm livelihoods.
Artistic Director of CIAF, Janina Harding discusses this years new event 'Cultural Heights' - A legacy of Traditional Language and Song.
Shannon has invited Australia's next generation of stage and recording stars to audition for a place at The Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts.
Tess shares with us her journey in recording 'The Life, Work and Legacy of Ethnobotanist, Dr Beth Gott'.
Greg Reid talks to Rachel Sargent, Manager of the Nurse Navigator Unit Manager and Eileen Lampton, Indigenous Support Officer.
Shannon talks about an offer to Australia's next generation of stage, screen and recording stars to The Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts for their mid - year intake.
Jas dives in deep in the mental health arena with successful forums in Weipa and Napranum.
Dee Clarke from the Maintenance Centre of Excellence, BHP was awarded The QRC Indigenous Advocacy Award for having demonstrated an outstanding effort to encourage , promote and advocate for increasing indigenous participation within the resources sector.
Greg Reid interviews Jason on a successful North Shore Clean-up held on May 25th at Cooktown.
This was The Sydney Morning Herald's headline on Monday May 28.
" Australia cannot be a complete commonwealth until it recognises the most disadvantaged and overlooked of all."
The Herald has launched a campaign for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.
Jas talks about her past trauma in her book " Reasons to Live One More Day, Every Day."
The richness of culture on display in Aurukun.
Hear how the stories 10's of thousands of years old are still connected to today's art.
Derek talks on the sacredness of Doongmabulla and Melaluca Springs one of two obstacles in the way of the Adani mine commencement.
Jackie Trad is responding to Warren Entsch and federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion’s exit plan for Indigenous housing.
Senator Pat discussed many things including a national Indigenous Art Gallery, the Uluru Statement and Treaty, building an Indigenous Stockmans Hall of Fame and an Indigenous National Museum.
Warren Entsch speaks to Greg Reid on Black Star Breakfast show on renewable energy, art and housing.