Talking Inclusion

An enlightening and illuminating conversation with Nicci Richman

Nicci works tirelessly to build the next generation of workplaces where all people can thrive in their authenticity. She is a true Leader in enabling greater Diversity and Inclusion in the Hunter. Loving and brave her work to ensure equity and belonging for neurodivergent people is to be acknowledged and celebrated.

LINKS TO NICCI’S CONTENT:
Website: https://www.audir.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AudirPeople
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/audir

MUSIC:
Passing Fields by QUANTUM JAZZ
Licensed under Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Quantum_Jazz/End_of_Line

With our guest Sharni Campbell we talk about the many DEI related events occurring in the Hunter Region over the next few months: including the HDIC ‘Awards for Outstanding Achievement in DEI in the Hunter Region’ which takes place this year on 10th June at the 48 Watt St. Theatre.


MUSIC:
“Antalyanin Mor Uzumu” by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
License: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
W: freemusicarchive.org

“Mahaba Wa Taka Nini” by The Sounds of Taraab
License: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US)
W: freemusicarchive.org

“-Bir Demet Yasemen” by Turku, Nomads of the Silk Road
License: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
W: freemusicarchive.org

“Snakecharmer, Jaipur” by Samuel Corwin
License: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
W: freemusicarchive.org

LINKS:
HDIC is on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/hunter-diversity-inclusion-collective

Michelle from ‘Being More Human’ joins us for an insightful and invigorating discussion about: the prevailing goodness of human beings, chaos theory as it applies to organisations,  the failings of command and control leadership, diversity and inclusion and being motivated by Love (not fear) and a whole lot more!

Whilst Geordie and Bill bid farewell to 2021 our discussion with Michelle is a positive and inspirational way to prepare us all for the inevitable change and evolution which will present itself in 2022.

NGUBADI MARRI (Big Love)

LINKS TO MICHELLE’S CONTENT:
Website: https://www.beingmorehuman.com.au
Resources: https://www.beingmorehuman.com.au/store
Book: https://www.beingmorehuman.com.au/offers/xiHbWkFL/checkout
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/michellecrawford163

MUSIC:
Old River Boat by Lobo Loco
Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lobo_Loco/who-made-you/old-river-boat-id-1368
Welcome Home by Silicon Transmitter
Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Silicon_Transmitter/Additives/Welcome_Home_1073
Secret Service by Dadala
Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike License
https://www.panyrosasdiscos.org/pyr210-dadala-the-executive-suite/

SOUND BITES USED:
Internet Archive
Emma Bauer: "Why I Need Feminism"
Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike License
Internet Archive
Germaine Greer in debate after publication of 'Female Eunuch', 1971
Licensed under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike License

Born in Camden NSW Stuart studied a Bachelor of Applied Science in Coastal Resource Management along with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. His careers have been impacted through the onset of mental illness at the age of 27. 

Published songwriter through the Australian Performing Arts Association (Twenty Years to Gain) Stuart has demonstrated resilience and understanding and offers insight towards a life-long-lived with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. A Father of two children he lives a simple life in the Hunter Valley as an active family member and creative. A man of many talents but no particular calling Stuart’s melodies, lyrics and paintings are a result of simple self-help therapies visualized and orchestrated through his unique skillset, compassionate nature and deep insight.

MUSIC:

“DREAMING”

Written & performed by Stuart Fleming

“Twenty Years To Gain”

Written & performed by Stuart Fleming https://www.reverbnation.com/StuartJamesFleming007

“Drive” by Scanglobe

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) W: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scanglobe

“Undulation” by Scanglobe

Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) W: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scanglobe

SCANGLOBE https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scanglobe

CURATOR: Nul Tiel Records WEB SITE: https://nultielrecords.blogspot.com/

LINKS:

Stuart’s book: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tmb3g1tfs5sbwga/Stuart%20F%20Podcast.mp3?dl=0

Stuart’s music: https://www.reverbnation.com/StuartJamesFleming007

Stuart’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tar.fleming

What’s Going on in DEI?
Geordie and Bill kick off their post-Covid lockdown podcast series with an open-ended chat about a range of related topics including:

• Our Prime Minister and new NSW Premier
• Future podcasts topics/style
• Current employment practice in the Hunter
• DEI enlightened forms of recruitment
• Foster care
• Homelessness
• Addiction
• Domestic Violence
• Taboo topics in the Hunter (White Privilege, Islamic faith, Domestic Violence, Ageism), 
• Soul Cafe
• Aged Care/Disability ‘support’ through Centrelink etc

We also acknowledge current, positive DEI initiatives taking place in the Hunter by the organisations: City of Newcastle Council, MGA Thermal and SC People.

NGUBADI MARRI (Big Love)


Music and poetry in order of appearance:

“Irezumi” by Pistol Jazz

From the album “Chic”

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/PistolJazz-Chic

“Ibiza” by Pistol Jazz

From the album “Chic”

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/PistolJazz-Chic

“Dr Hackenbush” by Groucho Marx

Taken from the Birdseye Open House performance

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/Birdseye_Open_House_Groucho_Marx

“Winter Snow” by Pistol Jazz

From the album “Chic”

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/PistolJazz-Chic

“Black Maria” by Pistol Jazz

From the album “Chic”

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/PistolJazz-Chic

Poem reading:

“Son of Mine” by Oodgeroo Noonuccal

Read from the book, “FIRE FRONT: First Nations Poetry and Power Today”

Edited by Alison Whittaker

Published by University of Queensland Press (UQP), 2020

“Swallow” by Pistol Jazz

From the album “Chic”

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International

https://archive.org/details/PistolJazz-Chic

About PISTOL JAZZ:

Japanese group Pistol Jazz is an instrumental ensemble (Violence! Beauty! Vision!) expressing the energy of life through avant-garde music.

https://www.instagram.com/pistoljazz/?hl=en

In this Episode we meet Grace York a Neurodivergent woman (with a lived experience of ADHD), Psychology Honors Student, Disability Supports Coordinator and Environmentalist. We yarn about her insights and knowledge of ADHD, her life journey to Newcastle and Psychology, and the Golden Pineapple Awards night. Oh Yes! And we do lots of Talking Inclusion!

This episode includes the music:

‘Area’ by Silicon Transmitter

‘Jazz Suite No2: VI Waltz 2’ Shostakovich

‘Trapper John’ Lobo Loco

Introducing Sharni Campbell: Co-Founder of the Hunter Diversity and Inclusion Collective, Host of the recent Golden Pineapple Awards, renowned Talent Acquisition Specialist, and a truly fabulous person. 

Sharni and Bill reflect on their views on equity and equal opportunity in our local employment market, the lost art of workforce planning, the link between diversity and innovation/fun, how Millennials will lead us to a more inclusive future, and lots lots more!

The episode includes music tracks by Dadala: ‘It So Happens’ and ‘Secret Service’.

NGUBADI MARRI

It was a great pleasure for Geordie and I to catch-up for a yarn with the wonderful Timothy Jackson. We are big fans of his Drag Queen character ‘Timberlina’ and it was great to hear all about her life and journey. 

Timberlina recently received the ‘Community Initiative’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Diversity and Inclusion at the 2021 Golden Pineapples, not the least for her ‘Rainbow Storylines’ Shows for Kids (in partnership with our local Councils). Timothy is a wise fellow who offers our listeners timely advice about acceptance, self-expression and fun! 

This episode also features the music: ‘Area’ by Silicon Transmitter & ‘Sidelines’ by local band Doris. NGUBADI MARRI

M+15 

To kick-off Series 2 Geordie and Bill reflect upon Series 1 and spill the beans on their intentions for the new series. 

Speaking to the need for our Community to ‘brake it in order to fix it’ and calling out the bull$&@! associated with the current ‘on trend’ nature of the conversations around Diversity and Inclusion, the boys also warn us that Series 2 will be less polite than its predecessor, and probably a bit edgy! 

This episode includes music by: The Clash (Sean Flynn) and PIL (Rise) and an introduction to Rose Flannery (from Singleton) and her song ‘Bones’. Also included are snippets from the John Waters Movies: Female Trouble, Serial Mom and Polyester and additional music by Kevin Macleod

In this episode we meet Ed Abbott who shares this journey from Dunedoo, to the Newcastle Pride Festival and a career in Media and Communications. 

We learn about the Festival’s plans for 2021 and the positive vibes around the LGBTQI community in the Hunter. With a special appearance from Jet the Dog, we also introduce local band Chop who we would describe as ‘Punk/RAP/Screamer’.