As a warning, this episode of Awaye contains the names and voices of people who have died.

Kabi Kabi and Gurang Gurang man, Pastor Ray Minniecon shares how he helped found the Coloured Digger Project 20 years ago, to bring national respect and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander veterans.

Quandamooka director and playwright, Wesley Enoch reminisces about The Sapphires and why he's returning to direct the hit musical after two decades.

Plus for Word Up, language worker Daisy Allen shares the palawa kani word for an iconic marsupial in Tasmania.