Today on the show we are joined by Kylie Fox, a non-Indigenous woman who has transitioned from the harsh corporate world of communications and marketing to writing passionately about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well being. Bio: “I am a writer passionate about delivering engaging content on holistic health, wellness, mindfulness and eco-friendly sustainable living. I love working with clients who aim to inspire, educate or create positive change. I was given an incredible opportunity by General Practice Training Queensland to research and write a series Indigenous Health In-Practice Guides for GP Registrars delving into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander holistic wellbeing and health, culture, spirituality, traditional lore, kinship and connection to and caring for country. My journey into one of the oldest living cultures on earth has sparked a heartfelt passion to continue contributing to and working within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing and health.”

On the show today we have the endlessly knowledgeable Uncle Wayne Fossey. Uncle Wayne is a fierce advocate for Indigenous land rights, environmental health and sustainable living. He shares some uplifting, informative and, at times, confronting stories. Don’t miss this opportunity to absorb these Elder wisdoms; I hope you enjoy the show. Bio: "I was born in Nambour and raised on the banks of the Petrie creek in a tin shed with a dirt floor. My father was a soldier who returned from WWII and married a local girl. Life growing up was a happy one. My grandfather on my dad’s side, was a fella born near Raglan, he was taken by a white fella and put on board a ship. He ended up wandering the west in places like Roma, Cunnamulla and Charleville. He fitted in and survived working odd jobs. Growing up education was an important part of my life and I was successful in a scholarship and went on to study at University at a young age. I became a teacher at first and then went further on to be a subject master, deputy principal and then principal. I later took time off from work to conduct research into historical records and was a part of various research projects, such as the outer lesson suicide of female Indigenous girls around the world in places like Hawaii, Canada, Belgium and France. My education has allowed me to educate others."

Dr Danielle yarns with Dr John Buckley and Aunty Dr Mary Martin about their long standing and pioneering professional relationship in the landscape of cultural and medical education. Please enjoy this touching episode Dr John Buckley is a passionate GP and educator. He wants to instil an energy in future GPs to do great work with continual vigour. With over 35 years of experience in the health industry, Mary Martin’s career began in the early '70s as a nurse at the Mater Hospital. Over the years she has served on multiple boards and committees and was instrumental in the establishment of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, where she still works today. Mary Martin was recently awarded a Member of the Order of Australian (AM) in recognition of her dedication and significant contribution to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

On the show today we yarn with Indigenous cultural tour guide, Matthew Burns, about bush medicine, traditional hunting techniques and growing up on the beautiful and sacred Island of Minjerribah also known as North Stradbroke Island. Bio: Matthew Burns is a Quandamooka man and Traditional Owner of Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island. He has been dancing and sharing traditional stories and knowledge for over 20 years. Matthew talks about the significance of song and dance, artefacts, bush tucker, art and culture to his people. For more information about Matthew’s tours please visit: https://www.stradbrokeferries.com.au/tours-attractions/activities/goompi-trail

Today on the show we are joined by artist Dr Bianca Beetson (Director Indigenous Research at Griffith University). We discuss her impressive and moving work, unpacking the human experience, decolonisation on an individual level and sacred spirituality. Bio: Bianca Beetson is a Gubbi Gubbi/Kabi Kabi (Sunshine Coast) Wiradjuri (NSW) woman, Born in Roma Western Qld. Studied a Bachelor of Arts Visual arts at the Qld University of Technology from 1993 -95, Completed her Honours 1998 and Doctor of Visual Arts in 2018. Bianca’s is a visual artist who works in a broad range of media including: painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and public art. Work: http://biancabeetson.blogspot.com/ Exploring the value of acoustic ecology with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in prison: http://www.listeningtocountry.com/#:~:text=The%20aim%20of%20%E2%80%98Listening%20to%20Country%E2%80%99%20is%20to,through%20sound%2C%20between%20human%20beings%20and%20their%20environment. Murdering Creek Visual References: https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/murderingcreek?epa=HASHTAG ABC Story paralleling Bianca’s experience in Murdering Creek: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-12/lake-weyba-visitors-report-spooky-lights-humming-noises/12271554

Cultural insight by Uncle Colin Jones. Part of Dr Danielle's work as a Cultural Educator and Medical Educator is to run Cultural Immersions for Doctors. This episode is the audio from one such Cultural Immersion for GP registrars at Bunya Mountains. Uncle Colin is a highly educated man, who has lectured all around the world, including the Royal Society of London. He is an inspiring presenter who changes the lives of the Doctors who attend his lectures and he gave us permission to film this so we can share it here. Uncle Colin provides a fascinating historical insight in to racism in Australia under colonisation and this should be required listening for all Australians into the origins and mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

On the show today we talk to Professor Gregory Phillips, a change-maker, thought-leader and medical anthropologist. We spoke about issues such as cultural safety, Indigenous health equality, western medical science and the importance of working in an Indigenous knowledge basis. Bio: Gregory Phillips is from the Waanyi and Jaru peoples, and comes from Cloncurry and Mount Isa. He is a medical anthropologist, with thirty years’ experience in leading change in cultural safety, healing and decolonisation. Gregory is Chief Executive Officer of ABSTARR Consulting, is a Professor of First People’s Health, and serves on several boards and committees, including chairing the Ebony Institute, the Cathy Freeman Foundation and AHPRA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health strategy group. Links: ABSTARR Consulting: http://abstarr.com/ Find Gregory on LinkedIn here.

On this special edition episode, Dr Danielle talks with Dr Geoff Spurling (Inala Indigenous Medical Service), Dr Kali Hayward (Senior GP Consultant, Aboriginal Family Clinic, Noarlunga and Medical Educator and Liaison Officer with GPEx), Tamika Campbell (Carbal Medical Service), Kenton Winsley (health professional and registered paramedic & Senior Adviser Dept. of Health in Northern Territory) and Dr Bianca Beetson (Director Indigenous Research at Griffith University) about the Covid-19 virus’ immediate and long-term impacts on both remote and urban indigenous communities. Links mentioned during this episode: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-20/nt-travel-restrictions-for-remote-communities/12076564 Indigenous Artist support links provided by Dr Bianca Beetson: https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-arts/First-nations-roundtables/?mc_cid=5082da6c7a&mc_eid=dbdba90964 https://www.redbubble.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3-bzBRBhEiwAgnnLCgKGZvsMMlqiAAnZDh0kL5XRyWF9lxP63cV0s_zqxD6_s8nuv5jjshoCt2QQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.etsy.com/au?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=etsy_e&utm_campaign=Search_AU_Brand_Google_HP_General-Brand_Core_General_Exact&utm_ag=A1&utm_custom1=18edcd7d-0980-415c-a508-5325f48f0f50&utm_content=go_1460455878_56428756453_426014988887_aud-389794542407:kwd-1818581752_c_&utm_custom2=1460455878&gclid=CjwKCAjw3-bzBRBhEiwAgnnLCsISH6QkbWJA0oPZEfcdnBIo5tI2GiQQj5cHJg-YMszqaq3b2UKmPxoCJPAQAvD_BwE https://www.saatchiart.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&campaign=IM_-_Brand_(Saatchi)&group=general&kw=saatchi%20art%20online&utm_campaign=2008&utm_content=split_B&gclid=CjwKCAjw3-bzBRBhEiwAgnnLCkxw5PYHOJjitfp-XwSTP9I6wznVMBsB6onuQ7CKfbH46zQht-r2zxoC3boQAvD_BwE https://bluethumb.com.au/?gclid=CjwKCAjw3-bzBRBhEiwAgnnLCqv9EESBhF_5bbhfIBJ6jU7jaA-PajUtZStfeLbt8n3sBRHiO3wCphoCH_UQAvD_BwE https://www.darkanddisturbing.com.au/ http://www.anka.org.au/art-centres/anka-art-centres/ https://desart.com.au/member-art-centres/ https://hausofdizzy.com/ https://gracelillianlee.com/ https://open-house-west-end.business.site/ https://www.fireworksgallery.com.au/ https://www.cockatoocollins.com/cockatoo-collins-studio.html The videos from Carbal: COVID-19 - The Importance of Thorough Hand washing: https://www.facebook.com/CarbalMedical/videos/590222381835308/ COVID-19 The Process: https://www.facebook.com/CarbalMedical/videos/606996553482291/ Guests featured in this episode:

1. Dr Geoff Spurling (Inala Indigenous Medical Service) – INALA, QUEENSLAND
2. Kenton Winsley (Aboriginal health professional, registered paramedic & Senior Adviser Dept. of Health in Northern Territory) – NORTHERN TERRITORY
3. Dr Bianca Beetson (Director of Indigenous Research at Griffith University)

• BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND

1. Dr Kali Hayward (Senior GP Consultant, Aboriginal Family Clinic, Noarlunga and Medical Educator and Liaison Officer with GPEx) - ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
2. Tamika Campbell (Clinic Manager Carbal Medical Service) – TOOWOOMBA, QUEENSLAND

Dr Danielle yarns with Henry Neill, a cultural educator with James Cook University General Practice Training. They discuss cross-cultural education and how it has evolved from the tick-a-box mentality to the integrative health model we see today. More about Henry Neill: Henry Neill proudly identifies as an Indigenous Australian South Sea Islander with Torres Strait Islander heritage and very close connection to a number of Northern Peninsula Aboriginal Community Clans. He is also closely associated to Central and South East QLD clans. He has an Education background with experience in Teaching at Early childhood, Primary and Secondary Education levels. Educational Administration experience saw Henry being the first full time Executive Officer and then first Full-time Chairman of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Consultative Committee, which provided advice to the Director General and the Minister of Education in Queensland. He also has had a number of years being involved in Teaching and Tutoring at a University level. For a time he was the Indigenous Employment Coordinator at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He regularly provides Guest Lectures to Undergraduate and post Graduate students in Education, Health, Journalism, Social Science, Human Services and Public Health. Henry has written a number of Cross Cultural Communication programs for Commonwealth Departments and has provided Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training for many Government and non-Government Organisations. Henry has found a niche in Health by accident. On the Sunshine Coast he has worked with Focus Health Network CTG, Medicare Local CTG and most recently was the Cultural Lead for the Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast Primary Health Network. Currently he is the Cultural Educator with James Cook University General Practice Training, College of Medicine and Dentistry James Cook University. His passions are Family, Community Development and working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Education environment.

Dr Danielle Arabena is joined by Aboriginal Elders, Uncle Colin Jones, Aunty Helen Kruger, Uncle Peter Reynolds for a discussion around life as an Indigenous elder and the changing landscape of Aboriginal health care. Together they explore:

• What is an Elder and what makes you an Elder
• The changing landscape in health
• What the apology meant to them
• What pressures and challenges they are experiencing within their communities