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Pastor James Dargin, VOX Radio – Koori Time Community Radio Presenter, yarns with Trendy Trev. Hailing from Wollongong, NSW, Pastor James joins Trendy Trev in the BBM Studios and enlightens us with his services. From presenting the Koori Time programme, which is all about connecting with the First Nation peoples and the wider community, to visitng local prisons and sitting with participants, to organising food and resources for struggling remote communities. Currently, Pastor James is organising a Semi Trailor with food for Alice Springs.www.voxfm.org.au/program-guide-ElfsightAdjunct Professor Maree Meredith, Snow Foundation’s First Nations Adviasory Committee Chair, talking about First Nations leaders to help shape Snow Foundation strategy and giving. Snow Foundation has established a First Nations Advisory Committee, giving First Nations leaders a formal role in shaping the Foundation’s strategy, priorities and grant-making. The Committee builds on 15 years of partnership between Snow Foundation and First Nations communities and organisations and is designed to embed self-determination more deeply in how philanthropic decisions are made. Since 2011, Snow Foundation has partnered with more than 35 First Nations organisations, taking a long-term view, backing First Nations leadership and empowering communities, particularly in health. Chaired by Bidjara woman Adjunct Professor Maree Meredith, the Committee brings together First Nations leaders: Dr Mark Wenitong (Kabi Kabi and Vanuatu (Kanaka) — Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Queensland, Andrea Mason OAM (Ngaanyatjarra and Pitjantjatjara) — Previous CEO, NPY Women's Council, Desmond Campbell (Gurindji and Alawa) — CEO, Welcome to Country. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Snow Foundation, Image supplied, left to right, Dr Mark Wenitong, Prof Maree Meredith, Desmond Campbell and Andrea Mason). www.snowfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Snow-Foundation-First-Nations-Advisory-Commi…Tahlulah Tillet, Cowboys Community Foundation Try for 5! Ambassador, talking about Palm Island Schools Build Attendance Momentum Through Try for 5! and Waratah Education Foundation Partnership. A recent Cowboys Community Foundation visit to Palm Island celebrated the students, families and educators at St Michael’s Catholic School and Bwgcolman Community School who are contributing to improved attendance across both schools. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: Try for 5! Ambassador Tahlulah Tillett sits with students at St Michael’s Catholic School, Palm Island). www.cowboysfoundation.org.au/…/waratah…Anika Wells MP, Minister for Communications and Minister for Sport, talking about Free Wi-Fi for more First Nations communities in Queensland. Thanks to $1.6 million in Australian Government funding and almost $180,000 from the Queensland Government, the remote communities of Mapoon, Lockhart River and Napranum will have access to free Wi-Fi in public spaces. The funding is part of the Government’s $20 million First Nations Community Wi-Fi Program, which is rolling out in up to 53 remote communities across Australia. These remote Queensland communities join those previously announced across Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. You can find out more via the link below!minister.infrastructure.gov.au/…/free-wi-fi…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 into National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service every Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm (QLD Time). … See MoreSee Less

Good morning! On now is NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service in review.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.The Minister for Indigenous Australians has questioned why the Pilbara, such a hub of wealth for the country, is experiencing food insecurity.It's one of the key topics at a recent community round table on child protection in Western Australia.Other Highlights:Critics have described the closure of a temporary accommodation in Darwin as a blatant move to shift Indigenous people out of Darwin.A new study shows the effect colonisation has had on Australia's woodlands and the fire risk they pose. … See MoreSee Less