Kankawa Nagarra is a Gooniyandi, Walmajarri Bunaba woman, a Respected Elder, teacher and international blues and gospel singer-songwriter who performs in Walmajarri, Kimberley Kriol, English, and the known languages of her area.

Her music carries an underlying message: that of protecting the environment and connecting families to their traditional land. “The land is crying for its people and the people are crying for the land”.

Kankawa Nagarra is devoted to the preservation and sharing of Indigenous language and culture, through her love of music and poetry.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Kankawa Nagarra speaks to Bec Bowman about her love of blues, the interdependence of alcohol and music industries and her hopes for future generations.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Dorinda Cox is a Yamatji-Noongar woman with a strong record of working for social justice in her community; locally, globally and nationally. Dorinda is the mother of two daughters and small business owner.

Cox has more than 20 years’ experience working in government and non-government sectors and has made significant contributions to policy and advocacy in the areas of domestic violence, child protection and Aboriginal Justice.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Senator Dorinda Cox speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of representation and authenticity.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy was one of the first women in Australia to be ordained priest and became the first woman in the country to be consecrated as a bishop in 2008. Born and raised in Melbourne, Goldsworthy left a career in hospitality to undertake her theological training at Melbourne’s Trinity College Theological School.

She arrived in Perth in 1988 and spent three decades serving as chaplain of Perth College and Rector of the parish of Applecross before being elected as the eighth archbishop of Perth in 2017. The following year, she was installed as the first female archbishop in the Anglican Church of Australia. She is the first woman to hold the title of Archbishop within the worldwide Anglican Communion, although two women have held similar positions internationally.

Goldsworthy is on many of the key leadership boards of the Anglican Church and chairs the national Anglican Women’s Commission. She also served as a Trustee of the Diocese of Perth and a member of the Boards of Anglicare and Amana Living Inc. A true glass-ceiling smasher, Goldsworthy’s powerful leadership and enduring commitment to her profession make her an inspiration to women from all walks of life.

Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2011.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Right Rev. Kay Goldsworthy speaks to Bec Bowman about the exciting and challenging parts of her profession, as well as raising a family in Perth.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the most remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au

One of WA’s leading environmental campaigners, Jess Beckerling has been instrumental in the development of State Government policies and initiatives around preservation of native forests. In the role of Convenor of the WA Forest Alliance, Beckerling helped secure the end of Native Forest logging across the state, for which the Alliance was awarded the United Nation’s Association of WA’s Environment Award in 2022.

Award-winning in her own right, Beckerling has been recognised with the Conservation Council of WA Bessie Rischbieth Conservation Award in 2015, and the Bob Brown Foundation Environmentalist of the Year Award in 2021.

Becklerling  has been involved in conservation efforts since she was a teenager, participating in blockades across the state’s south-west. With extensive knowledge of the ecology of WA’s forests, Beckerling has also achieved a Bachelor of Environmental Science from Murdoch University.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Jess Beckerling speaks to Bec Bowman about the importance of taking climate action, and why grassroots and community involvement is crucial.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

Born in Perth in the late 1920s, Laura Tolliday helped pave the way for women in sport across Western Australia.

A state champion in netball, Tolliday also excelled at table tennis and cricket, competing nationally across the three disciplines.

Tolliday’s influence in Western Australian sport has continued even after her retirement, with Tolliday focussing on the establishment of multiple community groups.

Tolliday was instrumental in establishing a Netball Association in Merredin, and had a hand in promoting groups such as the Intergenerational Activity Network, Seniors Helping At Risk Kids, and Computer Links. Tolliday’s extensive sports experience also helped to kickstart “Walkball”, a modified version of netball that reduces risk of injury.

Laura Tolliday was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Laura Tolliday speaks to Bec Bowman about her experience pursuing a sports career as a woman in the 1940s, and the importance of getting involved in your community.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.

A celebrated Wajarri, Badimaya and Wilunyu storyteller, Charmaine Papertalk Green’s work has commanded attention and accolades across an array of areas, from literary awards to school curriculums.

Writing and publishing since she was a teenager, Charmaine is a multi-hyphenate, with titles such as visual artist, author, poet, photographer, and academic under her belt. Frank and fervid, her work bridges topics that affect her community, such as loss, violence, and oppression.

Charmaine is also a vocal advocate for support of First Nations women in WA’s Midwest. Currently residing in Geraldton, she is the Chairperson for the Yamaji Arts Centre, an initiative she has been involved with for over 22 years.

Charmaine Papertalk Green was inducted in the Western Australia Women’s Hall of Fame in 2023.

In this episode of HERSTORY on RTRFM, Charmaine Papertalk Green speaks to Bec Bowman about all things , and the importance of science for conservation efforts.

HERSTORY is an RTRFM podcast series about some of the remarkable women in the Western Australian Hall of Fame.

Join us as we shine a light on the lives and careers of women who have demolished barriers, lived incredible lives, and built a legacy of possibility for the girls and young women who follow in their footsteps.

Produced with the assistance of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. Find out more at www.cbf.org.au.