Speaking Out
Kanalinformation
Speaking Out
Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.
Seneste episoder
292 episoder
Honouring legacy while looking to the future
Reflecting on the legacy of composer and musical director, David Page, who helped laid the foundations of Bangarra Dance Theatre with his memorable so...
Not Quite White In The Head: Melissa Lucashenko on her new collection of personal essays
Melissa Luckashenko details her creative process.
Iconic conversations with First Nations leaders
Highlighting conversations with Indigenous leaders who have shaped the way we think and have transformed the way we see the world.
Elders are the heartbeat of Indigenous communities: Community Trailblazers
From the streets of Redfern with Aunty Bronwyn Penrith, to Western NSW with Riverbank Frank, exploring how our Aunts and Uncles continue to be such bi...
Truth-tellers on the stage and on the canvas: Trailblazers in creative industries
Conversations with trailblazers in the creative industries who use their talents in theatre, visual arts and beyond, to tell stories of our people.
The trailblazers in our communities
This week we feature Trailblazers in First Nations communities including writer Tony Birch, and former Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burn...
Inspirational Indigenous Women
This week Speaking Out continues to take look back on some of Larissa's favourite conversations with inspirational Indigenous Women.
The past decade in Indigenous Affairs: What's changed and what still needs work?
We take a look back at the past decade in Indigenous Affairs.
'Reforming mainstream perceptions of the education system'
Dr Chris Sarra shares his widely celebrated work on reforming the education system and making it more culturally appropriate for Indigenous students.
Remembering Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO: A defining voice of a generation
Aunty Rhoda Roberts, was a trailblazer in the arts and media scene.
We reflect on her legacy and the impact she has made on Indigenous communit...
Gari Yala: A landmark report into experiences of racism at work
A new report details racism experienced by Indigenous employees and explores why it's important ensure workplaces are culturally safe.
'We shouldn't have to wait a century to get rid of our experiences of racism at work'
A new report details racism experienced by Indigenous employees and explores why it's important ensure workplaces are culturally safe.
Children knowing their rights gives them power to advocate
The recently released, Child Rights Report 2025, outlines the major issues faced by First Nations children and young people in Queensland.
Dan Bourchier: "Learning about the world through other peoples eyes, influenced my storytelling"
In Conversation with Dan Bourchier, from washing windows at his local newspaper in Tennant Creek, to now being the General Manager of NITV.
His...
The case of Kardell Lomas/ Honouring Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sillik
Karen Iles on the alleged failures of the justice and coronial systems.
The power of lived experience on the page
Tony Birch and Eddie Cubillo Each use their lived experience to challenge peoples perspectives and make small moments into a powerful lessons to learn...
Speaking Out
Tony Birch and Eddie Cubillo Each use their lived experience to challenge peoples perspectives and make small moments into a powerful lessons to learn...
Protecting First Nations peoples right to protest
How can we protest in an environment that is at times unsafe and censored?
Speaking Out
Protesting has been at the heart of the fight for justice in First Nations communities for generations so how do we protest in an environment that is...
Speaking Out
Dr Terri Janke started her own law firm in the late 90s to now being an advocate for artists, journalists and writers, protecting them from the fast g...
The VIC Treaty: "A turning point in our nation's history"
This week we dive deep into where we are with treaty in this country. Looking closely into processes across the country, starting with Victoria
Speaking Out
In Conversation with award winning ABC journalist Isabella Higgins, we talk with her about her new role as host of ABC Radio National AM program.
Speaking Out
Truth-telling is not just changing what we know - it's changing who gets to know it, who gets to tell it, who gets believed when they speak.
The 2025 Year In Review: Hard-won progress and ongoing challenges
Looking back on the past 12 months in Indigenous affairs with Lindon Coombes and Lorena Allam.
Speaking Out
Two of the biggest advocates for young people and children highlights issues, from Juvenile justice to childcare reform, what is working and what need...
Rewriting OUR history: Using film to expose our hidden histories
Bringing to light stories that have been in the background of our history books.
Truth Telling in our sporting communities
Taking a look at the ABC doco End Game and how big organisations can support First Nations players and leaders, standing up against racism in sport.
Speaking Out
Larissa talks with journalist Lorena Allam and author Angie Faye Martin about the intersection between fact and fiction in Martin’s debut novel 'Melal...
Chelsea Watego: "Honoring the Black Thinkers who shaped me"
Munanjahli and South Sea Islander woman, Professor Chelsea Watego, talks about her new book 'Black Thoughts Matter', and owning your own narrative as...
The Homecoming of 'kith and kin'
Archie Moore's award winning work 'kith and kin' comes home to Brisbane.
Larissa speaks with journalist David Marr and Writer Cheryl Levy examin...
Speaking Out
Artist, curator and storyteller Uncle Djon Mundine, a fierce custodian of truth talks about career using his work to form a bridge between contemporar...
Calling for better support Aboriginal families of dissappeared loved ones
Ginny Jones and Dr Amy McQuire, talk about how they started the Disappeared Peoples Project - supporting Aboriginal families in finding their disappe...
Examining the Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Tony McAvoy joins me to discuss the Racial Discrimination Act and how it has impacted First Nations peoples, 50 years since it was enacted.
Putting Mervyn Bishop in focus
Legendary photographer Mervyn Bishop reflects on his life behind the lens, and how he crystallises moments.
An Olympics to remember
It’s been 25 years since Sydney hosted the Olympic Games.
And the Opening Ceremony's 8 minute section called Awakening showcased First Nations c...
Taking back First Nations archival history
Looking into institutions of knowledge, using archives and data to help decolonise place like galleries, libraries and museums.
Mathematics and revitalising Gamilaraay kinship systems
Author and academic JM Field on how his mathematical insights offer a framework for revitalising Gamilaraay kinship systems.
Theatre as Ceremony, protest and cultural affirmation
Wesley Enoch on continuing to open doors for First Nations creatives and their stories.
How Indigenous fashion intersects with social movements
From the Day of Mourning in 1938 to Blak Lives Matter in 2019, researcher Treena Clark reflects on the interwoven history of Indigenous fashion and so...