Living Black

Noel Pearson is a lawyer, academic, land rights activist and founder of the Cape York Land Council and Cape York Institute for policy and leadership. Widely known for his strong views on Indigenous policy, Noel has always advocated for a shift in direction when it comes to welfare reform, substance abuse, child protection, education and economic development. Karla Grant chats with Noel about Indigenous policy, the Uluru Statement and the documentary Wik vs Queensland in which he appears.

Indigenous stories that matter to all Australians, hosted by Karla Grant. This episode, Karla speaks with AFL pin-up Adam Goodes, discussing that infamous racial remark made by a 13-year old girl, life after AFL and the possibility of a move into politics.

Most known for his standout roles in Australian and international films and television over 40 years, Karla Grant delves into the lesser known story of Jack Thompson's connection to Indigenous peoples. Jack's long-held love with Indigenous Australia began when as a seven-year-old he first held a woomera and threw a spear, a fascination that spurred him into a career telling important Australian Indigenous stories. Jack tells the mesmerising story of his childhood, of growing up amongst Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and his eventual rise to fame.