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The Heartbeat of Australia: Sam Murray on Caring for Country
Send us a text Sam Murray, CEO of the Indigenous Desert Alliance, brings a powerful blend of desert wisdom and modern leadership to her role in protecting one-third of Australia's landscape. As a Yilka/Wongutha/Nyoongar woman who grew up in Cosmo Newberry, Sam's connection to country runs deep, informing every aspect of her work supporting ranger groups across 2.7 million square kilometres of arid lands. What makes Sam's leadership journey fascinating is how she draws strength from her exper...
1 Jul 2025
Reframing the Narrative: The Power and Potential of Indigenous Enterprise
Michelle Evans, Director at Dilin Duwa Centre, discusses her transition from theatre to business and unveils data about Australia's Indigenous business ecosystem, highlighting its economic impact in this interview.
5 Jun 2025
The Village That Raised Us
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss and Liza Fraser-Gooda-McGuire reminisce about their childhood in Rockhampton, Australia, exploring the profound sense of community that shaped them despite the presence of racism in this interview.
1 May 2025
Episode 6 - WOKE part 2: Dutton's Dilemma
Send us a text (Part 2) Following our exploration of the origins of the word "woke", Narelle and Tess dissect Peter Dutton's recent comments about "the woke agenda" in schools and education and the continued confusion so many of us have about what this word even means anymore. Links & Resources Dutton's ambiguous definition of "woke" - SBS Facebook pageWoke up call - Bill Browne, The Australia Institute'Woke Up Call': Australian Attitudes to and Perceptions of 'Wokeness' - The Australia I...
1 May 2025
Bonus: We Were Diagnosed Late and Now We're Figuring It All Out
Send us a text What happens when you discover your neurodivergence decades into adulthood? In this unfiltered, candid conversation, Narelle and Tess open up about receiving their diagnoses in their 40s—Narelle with ADHD and Tess with autism—and how this knowledge transformed their understanding of themselves. From the roller coaster of emotions that followed diagnosis to the practical realities of navigating daily life with ADHD and autism, they share experiences that many late-diagnosed adu...
4 Apr 2025
Episode 5 - Race, power and the Sam Kerr case with Eve Howell
Send us a text In this episode we’re talking about the Sam Kerr racial harassment case with Eve Howell, the Chair of Ember Connect. Kerr was found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment in February, following an incident in January 2023. After a night out with her partner Kristie Mewis, Kerr vomited out of the window of their taxi home. When the taxi driver locked the door, changed direction and started driving erratically, Kerr and Mewis called the police and kicked out a window....
7 Mar 2025
The Gender Pay Gap: What You Need to Know This International Womens Day
Send us a text We explore the persistent reality of the gender pay gap in Australia and globally, where women earn approximately 83 cents for every dollar earned by men. The national pay gap stands at 11.9% in Australia as of November 2024, resulting in women earning $246.30 less than men weekly or $12,807.60 annually. • Gender pay gap widens to 21.8% when considering total remuneration including bonuses and additional payments • Four key contributing factors: occupational segregation, caree...
24 Feb 2025
Origin of "WOKE"
Send us a text (Part I) You may have heard the word "woke" being thrown around quite heavily in the last couple of years, but do you know where it originated or what it actually means? Ironically, those who wield it as a weapon struggle the most to define its true meaning. Check out this short yarn about the origins of the word...and how it has evolved! Ember Connect Live is a free membership community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. It’s a living and breathing meeting pla...
3 Feb 2025
Episode 2 - Education with Sadie Heckenberg
Send us a text Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg is a proud Wiradjuri woman, living and working on Nipaluna Country. Living with dyslexia, Sadie initially struggled in her studies. However, with support from her mum and her university lecturer, and with thanks to a grant that allowed her to purchase a laptop, Sadie conquered the academic world. Sadie is now Academic Director (Aboriginal Engagement) at the University of Tasmania, after completing her PhD on protecting indigenous knowledge t...
25 Jan 2025
Episode 1 - January 26 with Jody Nunn
Send us a textWelcome to Wildfire, a podcast brought to you by Ember Connect. Ember Connect is a free, digital platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and allies.In this episode we’re talking about January 26 with Jody Nunn, who is a first generation Australian ally and the CEO of Reconciliation WA.Australia is the only country that celebrates an invasion and genocide, and yet it’s safe to say both Narelle and Tess left this conversation feeling uplifted and positive about th...
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