Productivity Commissioner Romlie Mokak explores the release of the Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage report; and Dr. Lois Peeler discusses William Cooper's legacy with respect to the German government officially apologising for its refusal to…
Jill Gallagher, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), reflects on how the Victorian State Budget impacts Aboriginal Communities; and Victorian Attorney-General Jill Hennessy discusses the repeal of public drunkenness…
Professor Hugh Taylor AC, Melbourne Laureate Professor, talks about Closing The Gap on Indigenous eye health; and Damian Griffis, CEO First Peoples Disability Network, talks about First Nations people with disability raising injustice…
Sue-Anne Hunter, Chair of Family Matters, talks about 'The Family Matters Report 2020' findings of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children taken away from their families at alarming rates; and Lisa Annese CEO…
Social justice trailblazer Pat Anderson AO talks about sharing the Uluru Statement from the Heart with multicultural communities, and working toward translating it into more than 60 languages; and Justin Mohamed, Victorian Commissioner…
Kent Morris, CEO of The Torch, talks about the online exhibition ‘Future Dreaming’ featuring artworks created within Victorian prisons during the pandemic; and Djab Wurrung woman Sissy Eileen Austin expresses her grief for…
Dr Brian Martin talks about a new project aiming to produce an Indigenous-led study on the significance of trees in southeast Australian Aboriginal cultures; and Luke Briscoe, aka DJ DIMULJI (MYSTIC) chats about…
Architect Jefa Greenaway reflects on the United Nations sustainable development goals; and Lee Sheppeard, PhD candidate, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, The University of…
Lawyer and researcher Eddie Synot comments on the Greens changed position on the Uluru Statement From The Heart; and NSW 2020 Young Australian Of The Year Corey Tutt chats 'Deadly Science' and his…
Writer Jack Latimore shares his response to the Black Lives Matter movement, discussing his new essay for 'Meanjin Quarterly' called ‘Through a Mask, Breathing’. Then author Thomas Mayor joins Daniel to discuss his…
Nerita Waight, Co Chair of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (NATSILS), discusses a proposal for an independent police oversight body for investigating instances of police brutality. And journalist Rachael Hocking…
Professor Barry Judd, Director of Indigenous Studies at the University of Melbourne, talks to Daniel about racism and the AFL. And Jamie Lowe, CEO of the National Native Title Council, talks about new…
Professor Marcia Langton AM discusses the impact of mining companies on Aboriginal heritage sites, ahead of the WA Government releasing its draft Aboriginal Heritage Protection Bill. With presenter Daniel James.
Michael Bell from the Australian War Memorial talks about Aboriginal servicemen in the Vietnam War; and Torres Strait Island man Yessie Mosby talks about the legal action and fight to save the Torres…
Academic and anti-racism campaigner Dr. Stephen Hagan discusses his 20 year campaign to re-name a brand of cheese. With presenter Daniel James. Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission
Catherine Liddle, CEO of First Nations Media, talks to Daniel about the new national agreement on Closing the Gap. And Daniel McAullay discusses the threat of the pandemic on urban aboriginal communities.
Roxanne Moore, Executive Officer from NATSILS (National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service) discusses why we need to raise the age of criminal responsibility. And Meriki Onus, co-founder of Warriors of the…
Alan Thorpe, Director of Dardi Munwurro (Strong Spirit) 24 hr crisis line 'Brother To Brother' talks about the important work of on supporting Aboriginal men through COVID; and Fred Hooper, Chairperson, Northern Basins…
Marcus Stewart, Co-Chair of the First People's Assembly of Victoria, talks about the Victorian Government’s support for a truth-telling process; and Tracey Hanshaw, founder of Justice Aunties Inc, talks about NITV's premiere of…
Jill Gallagher AO discusses Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations' (VACCHO) response to the hard lockdown in Melbourne's public housing.
Dr Shireen Morris, a McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow at the Melbourne Law School, discusses how public support for the Uluru Statement From The Heart is key to the end of structural racism in Australia…
CEO of Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, Dennis Eggington, talks about law reform in the wake Ms Dhu's tragic death in custody in 2014. And Gunai-Gunditjimara woman Lidia Thorpe discusses her new…
Co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, Nerita Weight talks about Coalition of Peaks partnering with Australian governments to close the gap; And Meriki Onus, co-founder of Warriors of the…
Historian, activist and actor Gary Foley talks about the current Black Lives Matter protests and their historical significance, as well as his appearance at the upcoming St Kilda Film Festival. And Nerita Weight…
Chief Executive of the National Native Title Council, Jamie Lowe, discusses the recent destruction of an Aboriginal heritage site by Rio Tinto mining company in the Western Pilbara region; and artist Thea Anamara…
On this Sorry Day episode, Dr Andrew Peters talks about the importance of recognition and reconciliation; and former CEO of Aboriginal Housing Victoria, Jenny Samms, provides an update on the Victorian Government's announcement…
Writer and director Larissa Behrendt talks about the making of her new film MARALINGA TJARUTJA. And Kellyanne Andy, Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc CEO, discusses access to public and social housing…
Visual artist Mayrah Dreise talks about the importance of listening to Elders' wisdom and knowledge; and the Australian War Memorial's Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell talks about the history of First Nations men…
Reconciliation Victoria CEO Diana David and newly appointed Co-Chair Shane Charles explore a future of respect, justice and understanding; and journalist Amy McQuire reports on the fight against COVID-19 in Aboriginal communities. With…
Indigitek Director, Ben Armstrong, yarns about the lack of Aboriginal people in ccience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers; and Catherine Liddle of First Nations Media Australia discusses digital inclusion and cyber safety…
Karen Heap, Chairperson of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation discusses the need for personal protective equipment in Aboriginal health settings; and Apryl Watson, daughter of Tanya Day, discusses the findings of…
Dr. Thalia Anthony from UTS's Faculty of Law discusses the potential impacts of COVID-19 in prisons and CEO of Leedal, John Rodriguez informs on the disruption in food supply in remote Aboriginal communities…
Dr Tanya Schramm, a board member of Australian Indigenous Doctors Association about patients facing racism during the pandemic. Then Youth Affairs Council Victoria’s Young Thinker in Residence Levi McKenzie-Kirkbright discusses his essay Sovereignty:…
Daniel is joined on the line by Dawn Casey, Deputy CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, to discuss some of the measures put in place to protect Aboriginal communities from…
This week on The Mission, Daniel is joined on the line by co-host of NITV football talk show Yokayi Footy, Tony Armstrong. Then Daniel is joined in the studio by the host of…
Guest host Rachel Hocking and Lidia Thorpe discuss Invasion Day protests and paying the rent. Then Rachel interviews Sydney singer/songwriter, Akala Newman.
Guest host Gizmo D is joined by co-host Yorta Yorta musician, Allara. First up an interview with Boonwurrung man, Steve Parker, about his work in flora and fauna education. Then Creative Director Caroline…
