The Mission

Dr Shireen Morris, a McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow at the Melbourne Law School, discusses how public support for the Uluru Statement From The Heart is key to the end of structural racism in Australia; and Telphia-Leanne Joseph, Associate Lecturer, UNSW School of Public Health and Community Medicine at UNSW, explores why there is a low uptake of the flu vaccine amongst Aboriginal people. With presenter Daniel James.

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

CEO of Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia, Dennis Eggington, talks about law reform in the wake Ms Dhu's tragic death in custody in 2014. And Gunai-Gunditjimara woman Lidia Thorpe discusses her new role as Senator for Victoria. With presenter Daniel James.

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, Nerita Weight talks about Coalition of Peaks partnering with Australian governments to close the gap; And Meriki Onus, co-founder of Warriors of the Aboriginal Resistance, discusses Aboriginal deaths in custody and the recent nation-wide protests.

With presenter Declan Furber Gillick, aka Gizmo D, filling in for Daniel James.

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Historian, activist and actor Gary Foley talks about the current Black Lives Matter protests and their historical significance, as well as his appearance at the upcoming St Kilda Film Festival. And Nerita Weight, Co-Chair of the National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Legal Services, discusses the recent High Court decision that using tear gas on children in Don Dale was unlawful. With presenter Declan Furber Gillick, aka Gizmo D, filling in for Daniel James.

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Chief Executive of the National Native Title Council, Jamie Lowe, discusses the recent destruction of an Aboriginal heritage site by Rio Tinto mining company in the Western Pilbara region; and artist Thea Anamara Perkins talks about her artistic processes and inspirations, having just won the 2020 First Nations Arts Dreaming Award for an Emerging Artist. With presenter Declan Furber Gillick, aka Gizmo D, filling in for Daniel James. 

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

On this Sorry Day episode, Dr Andrew Peters talks about the importance of recognition and reconciliation; and former CEO of Aboriginal Housing Victoria, Jenny Samms, provides an update on the Victorian Government's announcement to upgrade social housing for Aboriginal families. With presenter Daniel James.

Website:  https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission

Writer and director Larissa Behrendt talks about the making of her new film MARALINGA TJARUTJA. And Kellyanne Andy, Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women's Service Inc CEO,  discusses access to public and social housing for Aboriginal women escaping family violence. With presenter Daniel James.

Visual artist Mayrah Dreise talks about the importance of listening to Elders' wisdom and knowledge; and the Australian War Memorial's Indigenous Liaison Officer Michael Bell talks about the history of First Nations men and women serving in armed forces. With presenter Daniel James.

First Nations lawyer Roxanne Moore and Tanya Day's daughter Apryl Watson discuss the impact of COVID-19 in prisons. With presenter Daniel James.

Reconciliation Victoria CEO Diana David and newly appointed Co-Chair Shane Charles explore a future of respect, justice and understanding; and journalist Amy McQuire reports on the fight against COVID-19 in Aboriginal communities. With presenter Daniel James.