Dr Carissa Lee - Using performance art and academia to facilitate safe spaces for Aboriginal storytellers

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Dr Carissa Lee, a Noongar actor and writer born on Wemba-Wemba country with a PhD in Indigenous theatre from The University of Melbourne. An actor who has featured in film, television, and voiceover work, as well as performing with major theatre companies, Car…

Kobie Dee - Storytelling and lifting up First Nations communities through the power of music.

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Kobie Dee, hailed as one of the most exciting voices in Australian hip hop. Kobie Dee, a Gomeroi artist from Maroubra in South Sydney, Bidjigal Land.  Through songs like "Statistic," "Father's Eyes," and "Still Standing," (to name a few) Kobie is using his lov…

Naomi Moran - truth telling and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories through the power of black media

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Naomi Moran, CEO of the National Indigenous Newspaper, the Koori Mail. Naomi is a proud Bundjalung and Djangadi woman. Generations of her family have lived on Cabbage Tree Island in Yangaboar country, and she also has strong roots in Kempsey country.  She star…

Guyala Bayles - Upholding a legacy of First Nations activism while forging her own path to advocate for Aboriginal people

In this episode, Caroline is joined by model, actress, poet and activist Guyala Bayles. Guyala is a proud Birri Gubba and Wonnarua woman. At only 21 years old, she has a very impressive portfolio under her belt, working with iconic Australian brands like Country Road, David Jones and Cotton On. Guy…

Jye Murray (the Koori Physio) - Closing the gap with Aboriginal social determinants of health

In this episode, Caroline is joined by Jye Murray, also known as his online persona, The Koori Physio. Jye is a proud Wiradjuri and Ngemba man who was born and raised in Cowra. A qualified Physiotherapist and someone who is incredibly passionate about  Aboriginal social determinants of health. He i…

Live @ Beyond The Valley First Nation’s Yarn With Kee’ahn Bindol

In today's “pinch me moment” episode, Caroline has a special yarn with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter and performer, Kee’ahn Bindol at the 2023 Beyond The Valley Festival at Barunah Plains an, an ancient and natural amphitheater, on Waddawurrung Country. Kee’ahn is a proud Yalanji, Jir…

Kimmie Lovegrove First Nations Comedian - Navigating The Comedy World

In this week's funny episode, Caroline is joined by the incredibly talented Kimmie Lovegrove, a proud Ngarrindjeri and Romanian woman who has been gracing the comedy scene since 2014. With accolades such as Deadly Funny finalist in both 2017 and 2018, and appearing as a special guest on the prestig…

Teisha Toi - Birthing on Country as a First Nations Woman

In this week’s episode Caroline is joined by proud Wiradjuri and Yuin Woman Teisha Toi. Teisha is a mother, a cultural dancer and woman, a Dhelk Dja Counsellor at Albury Wodonga Health Service (AHWAS) and is deeply passionate about the reclamation and decolonisation of ancient and sacred Aboriginal…

Maggie Blanden - Beyond the Vote: First Nations Yarn on Post-Referendum Impacts

In this weeks episode, Caroline is joined by proud Palawa woman from Nipaluna (Hobart) in Lutruwita (Tasmania) Maggie Blanden. Maggie is a graduating lawyer and community activist and passionate youth advocate in the space of Indigenous self-determination, gender and sexual violence and criminal ju…

Tanja Hirvonen -Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Emotional and Wellbeing and Self Care During The Upcoming Referendum

Mob always come come together, driven by our shared concern for the safety, well-being and joy of our communities. As we await the referendum announcement, we note that our community has been through a rollercoaster of uncomfortable emotions, unthinkable encounters with racism and danger, moments o…