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Speak My Language

Speak My Language

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 ‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.Copyright 2025, Special Broadcasting Services Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
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  • Bianca Templar: Art, Culture and Advocacy

    Bianca Templar: Art, Culture and Advocacy
    Jan 22 2025
    Bianca Templar is an artist deeply rooted in her culture and an advocate for First Nations rights. Her creative journey is woven with tradition, community, and activism. In this episode Bianca yarns to Lowanna Grant as she shares the profound influence of the elders and mentors who have passed down traditional cultural art practices, shaping both her artistic expression and her identity.
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    19 mins
  • Dr Richard Fejo: Advocating for an Indigenous perspective in healthcare

    Dr Richard Fejo: Advocating for an Indigenous perspective in healthcare
    Jan 20 2025
    Dr Richard Fejo, who is more affectionately known as Uncle Richie, is a Larrakia man who has dedicated his life to cross-cultural education and improvement of outcomes for Indigenous people. Living with limb difference Richie draws on his experience to educate and advocate for the improved health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, particularly through his role as the Elder on Campus for Flinders University.
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    18 mins
  • Kerri Shying: Connecting culture through poetry

    Kerri Shying: Connecting culture through poetry
    Jan 17 2025
    In this compelling conversation with Lowanna Grant, Kerri Shying, a Wiradjuri poet with a mixed heritage including Chinese Australian ancestry, shares how poetry serves as a tool for emotional expression and cultural connection. Despite living with a degenerative disease, Kerri explains how poetry helped her regain her voice and connect with both her Indigenous roots and broader communities.
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    16 mins

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