Leila Smith, Kirsten Gray, Tim Goodwin

Phil Bartlett&Charmaine Councillor

Phil B, Charmaine C and Mika

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First Nations children in Australia are some of the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised in our society. But they’re also on a journey of discovery, healing and strength through culture in response to the devastating impact of colonisation. Our guest host for this episode is Leila Smith, the CEO of the Aurora Education Foundation, which works to improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous students. Leila sits down with two other change-makers, Lawyer, Mum and former care-kid, Kirsten Gray, and Barrister and campaigner Tim Goodwin. What’s working and what’s not to improve the odds for Indigenous kids? How does a deeper understanding of culture, language, truth-telling and reconciliation benefit us all, but most importantly our future generations?

We also hear from the Ngaalang Moort: Lullabies from Home initiative. Since 2017 Community Arts Network has worked alongside Noongar artists, Elders and their families to shape the Lullabies program across Noongar Boodja, the south west of Western Australia. Over the past 6 years, more than 50 original songs have been written and recorded in Noongar language by Noongar families.

The Lullabies project imagines a future where all Noongar children grow up being lulled to sleep with songs sung in their traditional language. We hear from Noongar musicians Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor, along with Charmaine’s niece, Mika Bennell about the songs that celebrate moort (family), koort (heart), woonya (love) and a legacy for all. The lullabies project is supported through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Languages and Arts program and the Australia Council for the Arts. 

With thanks to: Leila Smith, Kirsten Gray, Tim Goodwin, Charmaine Councillor, Phil Barlett, Mika Bennell, Elly Jones and the Community Arts Network. 

 

Music Credits:

Ruby’s Lullaby: Written and performed by Phyllis Bennell

Kaya Maaman Hello Daddy: By Phyllis Bennell and Mika Bennell

Kwobidak Koolang Beautiful Child: Written by Sharyn Egan, Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor. Performed by Sharyn Egan.

Wargada To Search: Written by Megan Ugle and Charmaine Councillor.  Performed by Megan Ugle and Trevor Ryan.

Rock-a-bye Lullaby: Written by: Cherie Slater, Ilija Jacobs, Lola McDowell, Megan Ugle, Tammy Prior, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett.  Performed by Phil Bartlett and the Ngaalang Moort Singers.

First Nations children in Australia are some of the most disadvantaged and disenfranchised in our society. But they&rsquo;re also on a journey of discovery, healing and strength through culture in response to the devastating impact of colonisation. Our guest host for this episode is Leila Smith, the CEO of the Aurora Education Foundation, which works to improve the educational outcomes of Indigenous students. Leila sits down with two other change-makers, Lawyer, Mum and former care-kid, Kirsten Gray, and Barrister and campaigner Tim Goodwin. What&rsquo;s working and what&rsquo;s not to improve the odds for Indigenous kids? How does a deeper understanding of culture, language, truth-telling and reconciliation benefit us all, but most importantly our future generations?
We also hear from the Ngaalang Moort: Lullabies from Home initiative. Since 2017 Community Arts Network has worked alongside Noongar artists, Elders and their families to shape the Lullabies program across Noongar Boodja, the south west of Western Australia. Over the past 6 years, more than 50 original songs have been written and recorded in Noongar language by Noongar families.
The Lullabies project imagines a future where all Noongar children grow up being lulled to sleep with songs sung in their traditional language. We hear from Noongar musicians Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor, along with Charmaine&rsquo;s niece, Mika Bennell about the songs that celebrate moort (family), koort (heart), woonya (love) and a legacy for all. The lullabies project is supported through the Australian Government&rsquo;s Indigenous Languages and Arts program and the Australia Council for the Arts.&nbsp;
With thanks to: Leila Smith, Kirsten Gray, Tim Goodwin, Charmaine Councillor, Phil Barlett, Mika Bennell, Elly Jones and the Community Arts Network.&nbsp;
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Music Credits:
Ruby&rsquo;s Lullaby: Written and performed by <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=APq-WBvS7r4vvhsLkYGGRPiovBnJOnw-tQ:1649729575066&amp;q=Phyllis+Bennell&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOPgE-LVT9c3NEyvNCwoMLGoVIJw07KMCg1zDQq1lLKTrfRzS4szk_WLUpPzi1Iy89Ljk3NKi0tSi6wSi0oyi0sWsfIHZFTm5GQWKzil5uWl5uTsYGXcxc7EwQAAax4Z1F4AAAA&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi4irDKuY33AhVqxjgGHexKAaMQmxMoAXoECA0QAw">Phyllis Bennell</a>
Kaya Maaman Hello Daddy: By Phyllis Bennell and Mika Bennell
Kwobidak Koolang Beautiful Child: Written by Sharyn Egan, Phil Bartlett and Charmaine Councillor. Performed by Sharyn Egan.
Wargada To Search: Written by Megan Ugle and Charmaine Councillor.&nbsp; Performed by Megan Ugle and Trevor Ryan.
Rock-a-bye Lullaby: Written by: Cherie Slater, Ilija Jacobs, Lola McDowell, Megan Ugle, Tammy Prior, Charmaine Councillor and Phil Bartlett.&nbsp; Performed by Phil Bartlett and the Ngaalang Moort Singers.

Backing Kids, the second season of Life’s Lottery, explores how Australian society values children and childhood. Kids are our future, but they’re rarely at the centre when it comes to the decisions that really matter. What would it take to truly put kids at the heart of policy, of budgets, and broader public work? 

We’ll hear the voices of advocates, experts, children and their parents and caregivers with bright and practical ideas about how we can improve kids’ health and wellbeing. We’ll dive deep into the Federal Budget and explore how it does, and doesn’t, reflect the realisation of children’s rights. We’ll hear about how young First Nations voices have informed policy development to improve the lives of First Nations kids. We’ll consider how place-based, universally accessible services could better reach vulnerable families and improve the wellbeing of all children. 

Two years of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children’s physical and mental health, their education, and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable. There has never been a better time to talk about how we could better back our kids and improve their odds in Life’s Lottery.

Produced by The Paul Ramsay Foundation and UTS Impact Studios.

Visit lifeslottery.com.au to learn more.

Backing Kids, the second season of Life&rsquo;s Lottery, explores how Australian society values children and childhood. Kids are our future, but they&rsquo;re rarely at the centre when it comes to the decisions that really matter. What would it take to truly put kids at the heart of policy, of budgets, and broader public work?&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll hear the voices of advocates, experts, children and their parents and caregivers with bright and practical ideas about how we can improve kids&rsquo; health and wellbeing. We&rsquo;ll dive deep into the Federal Budget and explore how it does, and doesn&rsquo;t, reflect the realisation of children&rsquo;s rights. We&rsquo;ll hear about how young First Nations voices have informed policy development to improve the lives of First Nations kids. We&rsquo;ll consider how place-based, universally accessible services could better reach vulnerable families and improve the wellbeing of all children.&nbsp;
Two years of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children&rsquo;s physical and mental health, their education, and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable. There has never been a better time to talk about how we could better back our kids and improve their odds in Life&rsquo;s Lottery.
Produced by The Paul Ramsay Foundation and UTS Impact Studios.
Visit <a href="http://www.lifeslottery.com.au/">lifeslottery.com.au</a> to learn more.

Life's Lottery

Backing Kids, the second season of Life’s Lottery, explores how Australian society values children and childhood. Kids are our future, but they’re rarely at the centre when it comes to the decisions that really matter. What would it take to truly put kids at the heart of policy, of budgets, and broader public work? 

We’ll hear the voices of advocates, experts, children and their parents and caregivers with bright and practical ideas about how we can improve kids’ health and wellbeing. We’ll dive deep into the Federal Budget and explore how it does, and doesn’t, reflect the realisation of children’s rights. We’ll hear about how young First Nations voices have informed policy development to improve the lives of First Nations kids. We’ll consider how place-based, universally accessible services could better reach vulnerable families and improve the wellbeing of all children. 

Two years of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children’s education as well as physical and mental health,  and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable. There has never been a better time to talk about how we could better back our kids and improve their odds in Life’s Lottery.

Backing Kids, the second season of Life&rsquo;s Lottery, explores how Australian society values children and childhood. Kids are our future, but they&rsquo;re rarely at the centre when it comes to the decisions that really matter. What would it take to truly put kids at the heart of policy, of budgets, and broader public work?&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll hear the voices of advocates, experts, children and their parents and caregivers with bright and practical ideas about how we can improve kids&rsquo; health and wellbeing. We&rsquo;ll dive deep into the Federal Budget and explore how it does, and doesn&rsquo;t, reflect the realisation of children&rsquo;s rights. We&rsquo;ll hear about how young First Nations voices have informed policy development to improve the lives of First Nations kids. We&rsquo;ll consider how place-based, universally accessible services could better reach vulnerable families and improve the wellbeing of all children.&nbsp;
Two years of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children&rsquo;s education as well as physical and mental health,&nbsp; and exacerbated the challenges faced by the most vulnerable. There has never been a better time to talk about how we could better back our kids and improve their odds in Life&rsquo;s Lottery.

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