Episodes

  • Australia Explained: Indigenous Sport in Australia: Identity, Culture and Legacy

    Australia Explained: Indigenous Sport in Australia: Identity, Culture and Legacy
    Sep 23 2025
    From the soccer field to the athletics track, Australia’s Indigenous sportspeople connect cultures and communities whilst contributing to our national identity. Taking inspiration from those before them, their athletic prowess leaves an indelible mark on our nation. Sport’s ability to foster inclusion, equality and the opportunity for greatness has seen Indigenous Australian sportspeople ingrained in the national psyche, whilst inspiring others to represent Australia in sport.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • Australia Explained: How do you legally change your name in Australia?

    Australia Explained: How do you legally change your name in Australia?
    Sep 17 2025
    Choosing to legally change your name is a significant life decision that reflects your personal circumstances. Each year, tens of thousands of Australians lodge an application through the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. If you’re considering a change of name, this episode takes you through the process.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • Australia Explained: How to respond when encountering wildlife on your property

    Australia Explained: How to respond when encountering wildlife on your property
    Sep 10 2025
    Australia is home to an array of diverse and beautiful wildlife, and knowing how to respond when you encounter wildlife in your home or on your property will help protect our precious wildlife species whilst keeping you, your family and your pets safe.
    Show More Show Less
    7 mins
  • Australia Explained: The cervical screening test that could save your life

    Australia Explained: The cervical screening test that could save your life
    Sep 3 2025
    Cervical cancer is preventable, but only if you catch it early. Cultural and personal barriers have often meant that women avoid cervical cancer testing. But now with the help of a world-leading test, Australia is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035. The test is a safe and culturally sensitive option for women from all backgrounds. Best of all it could save your life—or that of someone close to you.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • Australia Explained: What is forced marriage and what support is available in Australia?

    Australia Explained: What is forced marriage and what support is available in Australia?
    Aug 28 2025
    A forced marriage occurs when one or both individuals do not consent freely, often due to threats, coercion, deception, or if they are under 16 or those with mental incapacities. No matter how long you've been living here, it's vital to know: You have the right to choose who you marry.  In this episode, we'll explore the difference between arranged and forced marriage and where you can turn for help if you or someone you know is affected. 
    Show More Show Less
    12 mins
  • Australia Explained: Understand Aboriginal land rights in Australia

    Australia Explained: Understand Aboriginal land rights in Australia
    Aug 20 2025
    You may hear the protest chant, “what do we want? Land rights!” —but what does it really mean? Land is at the heart of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, and wellbeing. Known as “Country,” it includes land, waterways, skies, and all living things. In this episode of Australia Explained, we explore Indigenous land rights—what they involve, which land is covered, who can make claims, and the impact on First Nations communities.
    Show More Show Less
    10 mins
  • Australia Explained: A beginner’s guide to owning a pet in Australia

    Australia Explained: A beginner’s guide to owning a pet in Australia
    Aug 12 2025
    Bringing a pet into your home can fill it with joy and companionship – but it also comes with important responsibilities. In Australia, new pet owners need to be aware of legal requirements, along with essential tips for training and caring for their animals.
    Show More Show Less
    9 mins
  • Australia Explained: is Australian tap water safe to drink? 

    Australia Explained: is Australian tap water safe to drink? 
    Aug 6 2025
    Access to safe drinking water is essential, and Australia’s often harsh environment means that our drinking water supplies are especially precious. With differences in the availability and quality of drinking water across the country, how do we know if it’s safe to drink? In this episode we get water experts to answer this question and more.
    Show More Show Less
    10 mins