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Living Black

August 22, 2018
NITV  |  August 22, 2018

Indigenous Australians

News and current affairs
9-10 11-12
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The name Percy Hobson may not be familiar to some. In 1962, the shy lad from Bourke in north-west NSW became the first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

The name Percy Hobson may not be familiar to some. In 1962, the shy lad from Bourke in north-west NSW became the first Aboriginal athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal.

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At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.

Living Black: October 11, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:00
At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: September 26, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:56
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.

Living Black: September 19, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
24:18
The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.
He's been a world champion boxer and former rugby league player. Now he's a mental health campaigner who's out to defy the enemy within. Karla Grant sits down with Wiradjuri man Joe Williams to talk about his success and achievements as a gifted athlete, and his battles with addiction and severe mental illness. In this candid interview, Joe shares his harrowing journey which has now been documented in his autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within.

Living Black: September 12, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
28:46
He's been a world champion boxer and former rugby league player. Now he's a mental health campaigner who's out to defy the enemy within. Karla Grant sits down with Wiradjuri man Joe Williams to talk about his success and achievements as a gifted athlete, and his battles with addiction and severe mental illness. In this candid interview, Joe shares his harrowing journey which has now been documented in his autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within.
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: September 5, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:01
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
The road to becoming one of our most respected actors didn't come easy. Taken from his mother as an infant, he's battled addiction, homelessness, and spent time behind bars.

Living Black: August 29, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:38
The road to becoming one of our most respected actors didn't come easy. Taken from his mother as an infant, he's battled addiction, homelessness, and spent time behind bars.
In September 2016, the Canadian government launched an independent National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Living Black: August 15, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:59
In September 2016, the Canadian government launched an independent National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
In September 2016, the Canadian government launched an independent National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Living Black: August 15, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
26:44
In September 2016, the Canadian government launched an independent National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Samantha Harris shot to fame when she won the Girlfriend Magazine Covergirl competition aged 11. Karla talks with Samantha about her career and inspiring the next generation of Indigenous women.

Living Black: August 8, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
24:52
Samantha Harris shot to fame when she won the Girlfriend Magazine Covergirl competition aged 11. Karla talks with Samantha about her career and inspiring the next generation of Indigenous women.
It's been 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settlements. We take a look at the island's past and future.

Living Black: Palm Island Looking Back

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:01
It's been 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settlements. We take a look at the island's past and future.
It's been 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and TSI settlements. Living Black takes a look the island's turbulent past and bright future.

Living Black: August 1, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:01
It's been 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and TSI settlements. Living Black takes a look the island's turbulent past and bright future.
In 2013, artist Bibi Barba decided to do an online search of her artworks. She discovered that two of her artworks had been replicated in a Polish hotel without her permission. Her designs were used on bar tops, wall panelling and furniture, still in the same colours. Bibi has threatened copyright infringement but the hotel has denied it. Karla Grant sits down with Bibi to talk about her life, her art, and her struggle to prove the copyright infringement of her work five years on.

Living Black: July 25, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
28:02
In 2013, artist Bibi Barba decided to do an online search of her artworks. She discovered that two of her artworks had been replicated in a Polish hotel without her permission. Her designs were used on bar tops, wall panelling and furniture, still in the same colours. Bibi has threatened copyright infringement but the hotel has denied it. Karla Grant sits down with Bibi to talk about her life, her art, and her struggle to prove the copyright infringement of her work five years on.
The Classic Wallabies have created a fellowship to provide young Indigenous Australians a chance to visit South Africa and work alongside local people developing highly innovative community schools.

Living Black: July 18, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
27:26
The Classic Wallabies have created a fellowship to provide young Indigenous Australians a chance to visit South Africa and work alongside local people developing highly innovative community schools.
NAIDOC 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to our communities, our families and our history with the theme: Because of Her We Can. While their role in society has often been invisible, unsung or diminished, reporter Nakari Thorpe travelled back to her birthplace in Victoria to ensure the story of the women who inspired her is remembered.

Living Black: Strong Women

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:31
NAIDOC 2018 celebrates the invaluable contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made and continue to make to our communities, our families and our history with the theme: Because of Her We Can. While their role in society has often been invisible, unsung or diminished, reporter Nakari Thorpe travelled back to her birthplace in Victoria to ensure the story of the women who inspired her is remembered.
Dean Gibson is man on a mission. A talented film and documentary maker with a body of work going back more than 10 years. With a background in writing, directing, editing and producing, Dean has made it his mission to tell important stories for Australia's First Nation's peoples. Karla Grant sits down with the filmmaker to talk about his life, career and his documentary, Wik vs Queensland.

Living Black: Making Wik vs Queensland

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
24:49
Dean Gibson is man on a mission. A talented film and documentary maker with a body of work going back more than 10 years. With a background in writing, directing, editing and producing, Dean has made it his mission to tell important stories for Australia's First Nation's peoples. Karla Grant sits down with the filmmaker to talk about his life, career and his documentary, Wik vs Queensland.
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.

Living Black: Noel Pearson

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:12
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.
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: July 4, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:04
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
Men punished for waving to their wives, streets reserved for white people only, and a bell to dictate roll calls and curfew; it has the hallmarks of American slavery, but this was the reality for one Australian community in the mid-20th-century. The year 2018 marks 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settlements. In its centenary year, how has the community coped with its brutal past? And what do the next hundred years look like?

Living Black: June 27, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
22:20
Men punished for waving to their wives, streets reserved for white people only, and a bell to dictate roll calls and curfew; it has the hallmarks of American slavery, but this was the reality for one Australian community in the mid-20th-century. The year 2018 marks 100 years since Palm Island was established as one of Australia's harshest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander settlements. In its centenary year, how has the community coped with its brutal past? And what do the next hundred years look like?
Stevie Salas has played with some of the biggest names in the music industry. The Native American musician is not only rated as one of the top 50 guitarists in the world, but he's also a television host, music director, record producer, film composer, writer, director and film producer. His film Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World screened at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival to rave reviews and received a prestigious Special Jury Award for World Cinema Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The film traces the Native American influence on North American music. Host Karla Grant sits down with Salas to discuss all things music, his rise from the small Californian town of Oceanside to becoming lead guitarist with Rod Stewart on his 1988 world tour, and playing alongside Mick Jagger.

Living Black: May 23, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
26:01
Stevie Salas has played with some of the biggest names in the music industry. The Native American musician is not only rated as one of the top 50 guitarists in the world, but he's also a television host, music director, record producer, film composer, writer, director and film producer. His film Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World screened at the 2017 Sydney Film Festival to rave reviews and received a prestigious Special Jury Award for World Cinema Documentary at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. The film traces the Native American influence on North American music. Host Karla Grant sits down with Salas to discuss all things music, his rise from the small Californian town of Oceanside to becoming lead guitarist with Rod Stewart on his 1988 world tour, and playing alongside Mick Jagger.
It has been 10 years since Kevin Rudd made his famous speech on February 13, 2008, in the federal Parliament when he formally apologised to Indigenous Australians for the forced removal of children from their families, also known as the Stolen Generations. It was a historic moment in the nation's history and a moment that Indigenous Australians had been waiting on for many years. Karla Grant sits down with the former Australian prime minister as he reflects on his life, time in office, the apology, the current state of Indigenous affairs, and what needs to be done to see real improvements in the lives of our First Nations people.

Living Black: Kevin Rudd - Ten Years After the Apology

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:41
It has been 10 years since Kevin Rudd made his famous speech on February 13, 2008, in the federal Parliament when he formally apologised to Indigenous Australians for the forced removal of children from their families, also known as the Stolen Generations. It was a historic moment in the nation's history and a moment that Indigenous Australians had been waiting on for many years. Karla Grant sits down with the former Australian prime minister as he reflects on his life, time in office, the apology, the current state of Indigenous affairs, and what needs to be done to see real improvements in the lives of our First Nations people.
Warren Mundine talks to Karla Grant about the road ahead for our First Nations people after the federal government rejected the key recommendation of enshrining an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Living Black: Warren Mundine

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
26:28
Warren Mundine talks to Karla Grant about the road ahead for our First Nations people after the federal government rejected the key recommendation of enshrining an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Thomas Mayor is a young Indigenous leader who knows what it takes to fight for human rights. Mayor is the branch secretary for the Northern Territory Maritime Union and co-chair of the Uluru Working Group. Host Karla Grant speaks to Thomas Mayor about the importance of Australia going to a referendum and the movement towards constitutional reform. Mayor discusses his involvement at the historic Uluru Convention and unpacks the recommendations of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and why Indigenous Australians need a voice enshrined in the federal parliament along with truth telling and treaty.

Living Black: January 24, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:50
Thomas Mayor is a young Indigenous leader who knows what it takes to fight for human rights. Mayor is the branch secretary for the Northern Territory Maritime Union and co-chair of the Uluru Working Group. Host Karla Grant speaks to Thomas Mayor about the importance of Australia going to a referendum and the movement towards constitutional reform. Mayor discusses his involvement at the historic Uluru Convention and unpacks the recommendations of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and why Indigenous Australians need a voice enshrined in the federal parliament along with truth telling and treaty.
Australia's oldest human has finally been returned home after spending more than 40 years at Canberra's National Museum of Australia. A crowdfunding effort by Indigenous leaders from across the nation, the Melbourne community and the archaeologist who discovered the remains of Mungo Man made this possible with a return to country event held at the Victorian town of Mildura in November 2017. Living Black reporter Nakari Thorpe was there for this historic event.

Living Black: January 17, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:19
Australia's oldest human has finally been returned home after spending more than 40 years at Canberra's National Museum of Australia. A crowdfunding effort by Indigenous leaders from across the nation, the Melbourne community and the archaeologist who discovered the remains of Mungo Man made this possible with a return to country event held at the Victorian town of Mildura in November 2017. Living Black reporter Nakari Thorpe was there for this historic event.
Starting in the remote New South Wales town of Walgett, Living Black reporter Kris Flanders follows the Tour Da Country cycling team as they cross almost 1000km to raise awareness of bike safety and Indigenous health in regional and remote Aboriginal communities. Along the way, we meet some inspiring characters as they battle physical and mental challenges, and have many more rewarding experiences on this gruelling journey.

Living Black: Tour da Country

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:39
Starting in the remote New South Wales town of Walgett, Living Black reporter Kris Flanders follows the Tour Da Country cycling team as they cross almost 1000km to raise awareness of bike safety and Indigenous health in regional and remote Aboriginal communities. Along the way, we meet some inspiring characters as they battle physical and mental challenges, and have many more rewarding experiences on this gruelling journey.
Acclaimed contemporary Australian artist Tony Albert's work has at times harboured a strong reaction as he tackles and attempts to break down Indigenous issues, historical truths and stereotypes. Karla Grant sits down with Albert to discuss art, Indigenous affairs, his life and artistic motivation, and how urban graffiti and street art is providing an artistic outlet for Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: January 3, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:50
Acclaimed contemporary Australian artist Tony Albert's work has at times harboured a strong reaction as he tackles and attempts to break down Indigenous issues, historical truths and stereotypes. Karla Grant sits down with Albert to discuss art, Indigenous affairs, his life and artistic motivation, and how urban graffiti and street art is providing an artistic outlet for Indigenous Australians.

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Blakforce respond to a whiteface complaint, Will gets more than he bargained for when he engages the services of an Indigenous call girl, and the Wigglymuyu Dancers turn their attention to spirits of the alcoholic kind.

Black Comedy

Media arts, Indigenous Australians, Health and PE

Years 11-12 Media arts, Indigenous Australians, Health and PE
27:45
Blakforce respond to a whiteface complaint, Will gets more than he bargained for when he engages the services of an Indigenous call girl, and the Wigglymuyu Dancers turn their attention to spirits of the alcoholic kind.
The rate of Indigenous child removal has increased at an exponential rate since then-prime minister Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008. In After the Apology, four Aboriginal grandmothers challenge government policies to bring their grandchildren home. Their grassroots actions spearhead a national movement to curb the skyrocketing rates of child removal.

After the Apology

Indigenous Australians, Civics and citizenship

Years 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Civics and citizenship
1:21:56
The rate of Indigenous child removal has increased at an exponential rate since then-prime minister Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008. In After the Apology, four Aboriginal grandmothers challenge government policies to bring their grandchildren home. Their grassroots actions spearhead a national movement to curb the skyrocketing rates of child removal.
At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.

Living Black: October 11, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:00
At 25, Hunter Page-Lochard has already had a stellar career. Best known for the role of Koen West in the science-fiction drama Cleverman, Hunter has also starred in Wentworth and has appeared in the films The Sapphires and Bran Nue Dae. Karla Grant sits down to chat with Hunter about his life and career, how he gets his inspiration for his roles, and what's coming up next for this very talented young actor.
The Blakforce SCU: Special Coconut Unit try to uncover a mole in their ranks, the Bondi Blackfella finds himself torn between saving a life and enjoying a cup of tea, and the Tracker makes a triumphant return.

Black Comedy

Media arts, Indigenous Australians

Years 11-12 Media arts, Indigenous Australians
28:48
The Blakforce SCU: Special Coconut Unit try to uncover a mole in their ranks, the Bondi Blackfella finds himself torn between saving a life and enjoying a cup of tea, and the Tracker makes a triumphant return.
An Indigenous group finally gets their land back - but aren't sure what to do with it, Blakforce returns as Officer Nath goes undercover and we meet an Indigenous man on a charity walk around Australia.

Black Comedy

Media arts, Indigenous Australians

Years 11-12 Media arts, Indigenous Australians
27:18
An Indigenous group finally gets their land back - but aren't sure what to do with it, Blakforce returns as Officer Nath goes undercover and we meet an Indigenous man on a charity walk around Australia.
It was always Graeme's dream to follow his famous cousin, Lionel Rose, into the ring, and that he did. This is the first time he has spoken about his career, which was tragically cut short.

Stolen Glory: The Tale of Porky Brooke

Indigenous Australians, Health and PE

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Health and PE
34:42
It was always Graeme's dream to follow his famous cousin, Lionel Rose, into the ring, and that he did. This is the first time he has spoken about his career, which was tragically cut short.
The Flying Boomerangs tour provides a cultural experience for these young Indigenous Australian rules players as they merge with local Indigenous communities in South Africa and show their skills on the park.

Flying Boomerangs

Indigenous Australians, Health and PE

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Health and PE
26:40
The Flying Boomerangs tour provides a cultural experience for these young Indigenous Australian rules players as they merge with local Indigenous communities in South Africa and show their skills on the park.
We pay homage to '70s horror classic the Exorcist with the Cuzorcist, the tale of a family whose home is possessed by an unwanted Cousin, the Bondi Blackfella gets existential, and the world's most belligerent GPS returns.

Black Comedy

Media arts, Indigenous Australians

Years 11-12 Media arts, Indigenous Australians
28:20
We pay homage to '70s horror classic the Exorcist with the Cuzorcist, the tale of a family whose home is possessed by an unwanted Cousin, the Bondi Blackfella gets existential, and the world's most belligerent GPS returns.
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: September 26, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:56
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
PFFP Memory Project commissioned and produced the First Nations Sand Map for an event held on May 27, 2017, to mark the former Kamballa and Taldree Children's Shelter at Parramatta Girls Home.

First Nations Sand Map

Indigenous Australians

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians
1:41
PFFP Memory Project commissioned and produced the First Nations Sand Map for an event held on May 27, 2017, to mark the former Kamballa and Taldree Children's Shelter at Parramatta Girls Home.
The songs tell stories about the lives of Gurindji people who lived and worked at Wave Hill station before they began a protest against poor conditions in 1966.

Wajarra: Songs from the Stations

Indigenous Australians, Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Modern history, History
19:26
The songs tell stories about the lives of Gurindji people who lived and worked at Wave Hill station before they began a protest against poor conditions in 1966.
Veronica Dobson is an Aboriginal scholar. She grew up walking eastern Arrernte country with her family and seeks to bridge Arrernte and European ways, but there are many challenges.

Dark Science: A Life of Learning

Indigenous Australians, Science

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Science
4:58
Veronica Dobson is an Aboriginal scholar. She grew up walking eastern Arrernte country with her family and seeks to bridge Arrernte and European ways, but there are many challenges.
Ngarritj is a little white corella with a big attitude who flies freely around the Yolngu community of Galiwin'ku visiting everyone and speaking the local language.

Ngarritj

Earth and environment, Indigenous Australians

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Indigenous Australians
17:45
Ngarritj is a little white corella with a big attitude who flies freely around the Yolngu community of Galiwin'ku visiting everyone and speaking the local language.
Black Comedy returns with a new season. Meet a Torres Strait Islander man stuck on a desert island with the whitest people ever; the Bondi Blackfella, an Indigenous lifesaver with an aversion to the sea and revisit Blakforce.

Black Comedy

Media arts, Indigenous Australians

Years 11-12 Media arts, Indigenous Australians
27:20
Black Comedy returns with a new season. Meet a Torres Strait Islander man stuck on a desert island with the whitest people ever; the Bondi Blackfella, an Indigenous lifesaver with an aversion to the sea and revisit Blakforce.
The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.

Living Black: September 19, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
24:18
The program ventures to Yam Island, the home of Australia's first Torres Strait Islander MP, Cynthia Lui, to find out how a shy young girl from one of the country's most remote communities became a state political leader.
From life on the missions in Yass to now, this program captures Aunty Agnes' life as a survivor of racism, a caring mother and grandmother, and a strong advocate for her community.

Footprints on Our Land

Indigenous Australians

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians
38:08
From life on the missions in Yass to now, this program captures Aunty Agnes' life as a survivor of racism, a caring mother and grandmother, and a strong advocate for her community.
Filmed in Alyawarr country, this is a moving revelation of women's sense of relaxed oneness with their country and of maintaining a lifestyle from the old days before white man came.

Eight Ladies

Indigenous Australians

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians
32:58
Filmed in Alyawarr country, this is a moving revelation of women's sense of relaxed oneness with their country and of maintaining a lifestyle from the old days before white man came.
He's been a world champion boxer and former rugby league player. Now he's a mental health campaigner who's out to defy the enemy within. Karla Grant sits down with Wiradjuri man Joe Williams to talk about his success and achievements as a gifted athlete, and his battles with addiction and severe mental illness. In this candid interview, Joe shares his harrowing journey which has now been documented in his autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within.

Living Black: September 12, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
28:46
He's been a world champion boxer and former rugby league player. Now he's a mental health campaigner who's out to defy the enemy within. Karla Grant sits down with Wiradjuri man Joe Williams to talk about his success and achievements as a gifted athlete, and his battles with addiction and severe mental illness. In this candid interview, Joe shares his harrowing journey which has now been documented in his autobiography titled Defying The Enemy Within.
A moving and powerful portrait of a young woman trapped in a cycle of violence, hopelessness and despair. She meets a mystery mentor who could change everything.

Bluey

Indigenous Australians, Personal and social capability

Years 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Personal and social capability
13:47
A moving and powerful portrait of a young woman trapped in a cycle of violence, hopelessness and despair. She meets a mystery mentor who could change everything.
In 2014, a team of Aboriginal people from various regions of WA united in an attempt to swim into the history books and become the first 'All Aboriginal' relay team to compete in the Rottnest Channel.

Whadjuk to Wadjemup

Health and PE, Indigenous Australians

Years 9-10, 11-12 Health and PE, Indigenous Australians
25:46
In 2014, a team of Aboriginal people from various regions of WA united in an attempt to swim into the history books and become the first 'All Aboriginal' relay team to compete in the Rottnest Channel.
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.

Living Black: September 5, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:01
Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs program, bringing compelling human stories and looking in-depth at some of the most important issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
In 2010, the Collard family from WA's wheat belt embarked on legal action against the government of Western Australia in the state's first stolen generation compensation claim case.

The Collard Family v the State of WA

Indigenous Australians, Civics and citizenship

Years 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Civics and citizenship
1:01:59
In 2010, the Collard family from WA's wheat belt embarked on legal action against the government of Western Australia in the state's first stolen generation compensation claim case.
Our anthems showcase iconic songs for this lands First Peoples from some of our very best song men and women.

Anthem Sessions: Christine Anu

Indigenous Australians, Music

Years 7-8, 9-10 Indigenous Australians, Music
7:24
Our anthems showcase iconic songs for this lands First Peoples from some of our very best song men and women.
The road to becoming one of our most respected actors didn't come easy. Taken from his mother as an infant, he's battled addiction, homelessness, and spent time behind bars.

Living Black: August 29, 2018

Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, News and current affairs
25:38
The road to becoming one of our most respected actors didn't come easy. Taken from his mother as an infant, he's battled addiction, homelessness, and spent time behind bars.
Sylvia Nulpinditj explains how raykay (water chestnuts) are collected from billabongs, and this is a part of the Djurrpun manikay (evening star songline).

Dark Science

Indigenous Australians, Science

Years 9-10, 11-12 Indigenous Australians, Science
5:00
Sylvia Nulpinditj explains how raykay (water chestnuts) are collected from billabongs, and this is a part of the Djurrpun manikay (evening star songline).

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