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Duration: 1 hr 15min 53secBroadcast: 31 January 2021
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Led by Gunai, Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, Alister Thorpe, Lecturer in Indigenous Health, the University of Melbourne appeals for survey responses from across the State

Do you have the basic skills to listen with compassion and empathy? Ron Prasad gives some insight into this important skill.

Greta Gillies from the Facebook group Rough Trade 3081 talks on CMR about a better approach to getting rid of "stuff" you no longer have a use for.

While the Federal Government ignores a First Nations voice to government, the Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks forge ahead in Victoria

Can sharing your personal story of being bullied empower you? According to CEO of Beat Bullying With Confidence Foundation, absolutely!

Dardi Munwurro Community Development Manager Coree Thorpe talks on Connection Matters Radio about the forthcoming statewide Aboriginal men's gathering event

Chair of the Victorian Stolen Generation Redress Scheme, Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm, talks about the scheme's challenges and soon-to-be-announced committee

Black Dog Institute launches innovative mental health and wellbeing app designed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people

Palawa woman, architect, lecturer and BLAKitecture curator Sarah Lynn Rees talks about Traditional Owner voices in design and architecture.

CEO and co-founder of Beat Bullying with Confidence Foundation Ron Prasad outlines two clear choices people face as a result of being bullied

Red Cross Youth Justice Program Officer Chloe McBain speaks on CMR about an innovative group supporting youth at risk of negative youth justice program exposure

Victoria is on the verge of coming into line with other States and Territories with the introduction of a Spent Convictions Bill

Beat Bullying with Confidence Foundation CEO Ron Prasad outlines some of the potentially disastrous long-term impacts of being bullied

Proud, strong and unafraid to speak out against racial injustice, Monicka Biar talks on CMR about the Red Cross Youth Justice Advisory Group and her own experiences

Gurindji man John Burgess talks to CMR about how his business adapted to coronavirus and grew!

Korin Gamadji Institute continues its support for emerging young Aboriginal leaders through COVID-19
The KGI Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership program goes online to continue engagement with young emerging Aboriginal leaders

Ainawan man and founding director of Jarrah Integrated Services talks on CMR about the journey from near disaster to new opportunities

Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta woman, VicPol Acting Sergeant Melissa Peters urges community to practise common sense during Summer

Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta man Nathaniel Andrews gives a judge's perspective on the National Indigenous Story Awards 2020

A strong team of dedicated people ensure that essential services continue to be provided throughout the coronavirus pandemic

Ron Prasad joins Charles on CMR to deliver some insights into just how rife bullying is across our society. It's everywhere!

NITV journalist and Big Mob Brekky co-host Shahni Wellington talks on CMR about an innovative first for Australian television

James Henry takes advantage of Melbourne's coronavirus lockdown to explore new avenues for his music - and bond with his newborn son.

Victoria's Koorie Youth Council team launches a new initiative to support and engage with Aboriginal youth in Melbourne's northern suburbs

Using the stage as a platform to promote truths of Australia's history over the past two-and-a-half centuries

Ron and Charles share experiences and thoughts about managing the self-doubt that arises from bullying at school and in the workplace.

With support from Kinaway and a commitment to maintaining employment for hundreds of staff, a new Aboriginal business was born!

"We're committed to getting this right. We're committed to getting treaty right. We're committed to getting truth right." - Marcus Stewart

One of the greatest Stars players maintains and shares his focus of consistent finals football for the team

The Victorian State government is working with Aboriginal women leaders to develop a program for the next generation of leaders

Sharing Stories Foundation and Koorie Heritage Trust join forces to promote Victorian Aboriginal culture, languages and voices online.

Superannuation and reflections on the 2020 Federal Budget for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Ian Hamm from the First Nations Foundation talks with CMR about superannuation and the gig economy and the need for more funding for ACCOs from the Federal Government

VLGA Chief of Staff Steve Cooper returns to CMR to discuss some of the lesser regarded aspects of local government elections - and candidates.

An unemployed filmmaker picks up his still camera to capture "portraits" of locals living under the reality of Melbourne's coronavirus lockdowns

Two culturally strong Aboriginal women reach out to promote and support the benefits of connection to self, culture and country

Beat Bullying With Confidence CEO Ron Prasad returns to CMR to discuss the ever growing social problem of cyber bullying

VLGA Chief of Staff Steve Cooper speaks to Connection Matters Radio about the postal voting process for October's local government elections

Connecting Stolen Generations and supporting sexual abuse victims – it still goes on during COVID-19
Despite the pressures of coronavirus pandemic lockdowns, Aunty EvaJo Edwards continues her towards supporting victims of child sexual abuse and the Stolen Generations

Victoria's universities continue making strong headway to providing fairer admission for the State's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students