Food charity, Foodbank Australia, has found more than 50 percent of First Nations households are food insecure.  Of those, around 40 percent are facing severe food insecurity, meaning someone is not eating. 

Foodbank Australia CEO, Kylea Tink says their latest report shows the figures are higher than last year.

To tackle to rise of racism in Australia, the Human Rights Commission is rolling out an anti-racism data plan.  Race Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, told NIRS they're going ahead with or without the Australian government.    

Also in this episode:
Why are Indigenous men less likely to visit a health clinic or doctor?  What are the barriers and solutions for health providers? 
A Queensland mayor calls for a review of alcohol management plans.

This episode is hosted by Karen Dorante.

 

 

 

 

 

Food charity, Foodbank Australia, has found more than 50 percent of First Nations households are food insecure.&nbsp; Of those, around 40 percent are facing severe food insecurity, meaning someone is not eating.&nbsp;
Foodbank Australia CEO, Kylea Tink says their latest report shows the figures are higher than last year.
To tackle to rise of racism in Australia, the Human Rights Commission is rolling out an anti-racism data plan.&nbsp; Race Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, told NIRS they're going ahead with or without the Australian government.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Also in this episode:
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<li>Why are Indigenous men less likely to visit a health clinic or doctor?&nbsp; What are the barriers and solutions for health providers?&nbsp;</li>
<li>A Queensland mayor calls for a review of alcohol management plans.</li>
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This episode is hosted by Karen Dorante.
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