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Victoria’s return to school is not good news for every student
While Victoria’s return to school stages are welcomed by many, for students who have had a respite from school place bullying, it’s bad news
Taungurung woman Flt Lt Aimee McCartney works for cultural change within the Air Force
The Australian Defence Force has a come a long way over the years, thanks in no small part to Indigenous Liaison Officers such as Flt Lt McCartney
Aboriginal business owner starting a new business during COVID. “Why wait?” he asks
Dreamtime Art’s Matthew Everett started his company in the GFC, so nothing’s stopping him with his next venture during COVID!
Aboriginal-owned cafe goes from near disaster to growth during coronavirus
While many cafes and catering companies close their doors to wait out the coronavirus pandemic, Cooee Cafe stays open…and grows!
Answering your questions about the stress of living under coronavirus lockdown
Ron Prasad returns to Connection Matters Radio to answer audience questions arising from his previous interview on the program
Indigenous business Supply Aus pulls back from the brink – and grows – during coronavirus
Indigenous owned business Supply Aus pulls off massive business coup where other business simply couldn’t deliver
Going for a walk with physically distanced family during coronavirus
Play Specialist Cat Sewell returns to CMR to provide some more brilliant suggestions for occupying children during coronavirus lockdown
Victoria’s only Aboriginal radio station keeps airwaves crackling through coronavirus
General Manager of 3KND Gerry “G-Man” Lyons talks on CMR about the crucial importance of community radio during times of crisis
The fight for voice, truth and treaty continues despite COVID-19
It takes more than a global pandemic to put a stop of the strong and loud call for Voice, Truth and Treaty.
Legal support for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations
Not For Profit Law reaching out to help ACCOS, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people during times of crisis
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth during coronavirus
Tearing down geographic boundaries and social restrictions to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQI+ youth across the country
Aunty Esme Bamblett on the League, footie and…a cheer squad!
Aunty Esme Bamblett joins Charles Pakana on Connection Matters Radio to discuss everything from Netflix to a Fitzroy Stars cheer squad
A simple solution for dinner parties in a pandemic environment
Ron Prasad and CMR’s Charles Pakana have a yarn about the continuation of Stage 4 restrictions….and dinner parties with friends.
Yorta Yorta paramedic urges care, caution and adherence to guidelines
It’s a different world for everyone, and Ambulance Victoria paramedic, Yorta Yorta woman Michelle Crilly tells it from her perspective
Pivot a business during coronavirus for success and survival
Kinaway chair Karen Milward talks on CMR about the benefits to be gained by considering a pivot of business during coronavirus
Lockdown playtime. It’s all in the spring, jump, leap and hop
It’s time to turn the isolation blues into nature walks, hopscotch, play dough time and even the good old mud pie.
“We’re back!” Spark Health brings Wellah Women back again in 2020
Building resilience and mutual support. For Spark Health’s Wellah Women program, it’s all about taking COVID lockdowns in stride
Australia’s foremost Aboriginal photographer reflects on the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 lockdowns may have wiped out six months of work, but Aboriginal photographer Wayne Quilliam still finds a lighter side to it all.
Indigenous Literacy Day moves online and stays on target
The Indigenous Literacy Day events for 2020 move online. It’s a case of COVID-19 driving event accessibility to even more Australians
Providing a voice and platform for First Nations voices during COVID
The Koorie Heritage Trust establishes a unique platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices during COVID-19
Maintaining focus on family and cultural sharing during COVID
Coronavirus simply can’t keep Gunditjmara man, husband, father and cultural educator Uncle Trevor Gallagher from his love of sharing culture
Focus on Your Circle of Control During Coronavirus Pandemic
Anti-bullying activist, life coach and counsellor Ron Prasad joins CMR to discuss the importance of focusing on our Circle of Control
Occupy the Children with Boredom Jars and Obstacle Courses
Play Specialist Cat Sewell joins CMR to provide some more amazing ideas for occupying children during – and beyond – lockdown.
COVID-19 Pandemic – A Great Time to Start a Business?
Why on earth would you choose a time of pandemic to start a new business? According to Kinaway Chair Karen Milward, it can be a perfect time.
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