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On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:Jake Long, Game Time Coffee Co-Founder, talking about Game Time Coffee. Game Time Coffee is a bold, Indigenous-owned brand that fuels your inner athlete’s ambition and performance and empowers the next generation of Indigenous athletes. Every cup supports the Game Time Sports Fund — helping young Indigenous stars take the field. We remove financial barriers so young people can take part in sport, build confidence, and stay connected to community. Our mission is to support the next generation to grow through sport and create a pathway for those coming after them. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Game Time Coffee)gametimecoffee.com.au/Mavis Kerinaiua, First Nations Author, talking about Tiwi author brings untold WWII story to life in new children’s book. A powerful new children’s book by Tiwi author Mavis Kerinaiua is bringing attention to the largely untold role of the Tiwi people in World War II, while preserving cultural knowledge for future generations. Published by The Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Tiwi war kwampini: Mwarlapwara kangi tingati (Tiwi War Hero: Footprints in the Sand), written, translated and illustrated by Mavis Kerinaiua with support from Laura Rademaker, tells the story of Louie Purraputimali Munkara, Mavis’ grandfather, who played a pivotal role in protecting Northern Australia during the war. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Allen Murphy)shop.ilf.org.au/products/tiwi-war-kwampini-mwarlapwara-kangi-tingatiScarlett-Jean Cheetham, Awards Australia QLD Young Achiever Awards Finalist, talking about QLD Young Achiever Awards. The Young Achiever Awards acknowledge, encourage and most importantly promote the positive achievements of all young people throughout Australia up to and including 30 years of age as of 31st December each year. Scarlett-Jean Cheetham of Cairns is a proud 11 year old First Nations young leader from Djiru and Djabugay Country, with Torres Strait Islander heritage from Boigu and Badu Islands who, since the age of six, has chosen to give to others rather than receive. She has donated to children at women’s shelter, homeless shelters, provided care packs for mothers and babies through Mookai Rosie and raised money for the Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. She has appeared on Channel 7’s The Morning Show, received a Queensland Parliament Community Recognition Award, and launched her own social enterprise, SJC Collective, with the aim of helping fund future First Nations marine science scholarships. Congratulations and Good Luck, Scarlett-Jean! You can find out more and read Scarlett-Jean’s full bio via the link below!awardsaustralia.com/young-achiever-awards/qld/current-finalists/Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune in Monday-Friday 11am-12pm QLD Time to stay up to date with the latest national events. … See MoreSee Less