A Cuppa and a Yarn

NSW Aboriginal Land Council
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A Cuppa and a Yarn

Welcome to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's 'A Cuppa and a Yarn' Podcast! Each week NSWALC sits down for a Cuppa and a Yarn with members of the Land Rights network, its supporters and contributors to Australia's rich cultural history. You'll laugh, cry and be inspired by each individual tale as we delve into the big issues, history and the personal journeys of our incredible guests.

  1. 24/01/2021

    Episode 25: We are eagles. Nathan Moran from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council discusses the history and the importance of the 1938 Day of Mourning.

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. This episode, host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove speaks with Nathan Moran, CEO of the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council, of the historic and impactful Day of Mourning, organised by some of the greatest Aboriginal leaders of the 20th … Continue reading Episode 25: We are eagles. Nathan Moran from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council discusses the history and the importance of the 1938 Day of Mourning. →

    36 min

  2. 15/05/2020

    Episode 24: We Are A Family. Melissa Williams from Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council on community support during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. This episode, host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove speaks with Melissa Williams, CEO of the Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council on her LALC’s innovations during the pandemic, supporting Elders and how her community is family.

    23 min

  3. 24/04/2020

    Episode 23: ANZAC Day At Home 2020 with Uncle Dave Williams, Chief Petty Officer, Submariner Retired (DAGS)

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. This episode, host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove speaks with Uncle Dave Williams, Chief Petty Officer, Submariner Retired, (DAGS) about commemorating ANZAC Day at home during the Coronavirus crisis, his service in the Navy, and two of his greatest … Continue reading Episode 23: ANZAC Day At Home 2020 with Uncle Dave Williams, Chief Petty Officer, Submariner Retired (DAGS). →

    22 min

  4. 07/04/2020

    Episode 22: World Health Day 2020. Tameka O’Donnell from the NSWALC Youth Advisory Committee discusses health, COVID-19 and why she became a nurse.

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Nurses and midwives are in the spotlight for World Health Day 2020, as the world is urged to recognise their vital ongoing work, now more than ever. In Australia, there are around 3,000 Aboriginal and Torres … Continue reading Episode 22: World Health Day 2020. Tameka O’Donnell from the NSWALC Youth Advisory Committee discusses health, COVID-19 and why she became a nurse. →

    23 min

  5. 06/04/2020

    Episode 21: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Alfred Wellington from Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council on restrictions impacting fire and land management.

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. The Jerrinja Aboriginal community on the NSW south coast is adjusting, as all communities are, to restrictions to help stay safe from the virus that causes COVID-19. Those restrictions are also impacting land management, as communities … Continue reading Episode 21: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Alfred Wellington from Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council on restrictions impacting fire and land management. →

    20 min

  6. 03/04/2020

    Episode 20: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Rebecka Stapleton from Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council on the importance of being available to community in a time of crisis.

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. With more measures being put in place to support Australian businesses and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of Aboriginal community-controlled organisations is vitally important. This episode, host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove speaks with Rebecka Stapleton, Chair … Continue reading Episode 20: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Rebecka Stapleton from Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council on the importance of being available to community in a time of crisis. →

    20 min

  7. 01/04/2020

    Episode 19: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Toni-Lee Scott from Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council on being available for community, keeping the sanctity of funerals and the value of a good joke.

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. One of the greatest cultural impacts on Aboriginal communities during the coronavirus crisis is the restriction on people attending funerals. Sorry Business is an important part of Aboriginal cultural obligations, and not being able to participate … Continue reading Episode 19: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Toni-Lee Scott from Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council on being available for community, keeping the sanctity of funerals and the value of a good joke. →

    18 min

  8. 26/03/2020

    Episode 18: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Mike Nolan from Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council on community uncertainty around food, transport, and what lockdown really means

    Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. The small community of Wellington lies about 50 kilometres from the regional city of Dubbo in central west NSW and is also home to the discreet Aboriginal community of Nanima. Nanima was the first inland Aboriginal … Continue reading Episode 18: COVID-19 and Aboriginal communities. Mike Nolan from Wellington Local Aboriginal Land Council on community uncertainty around food, transport, and what lockdown really means →

    18 min
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Welcome to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's 'A Cuppa and a Yarn' Podcast! Each week NSWALC sits down for a Cuppa and a Yarn with members of the Land Rights network, its supporters and contributors to Australia's rich cultural history. You'll laugh, cry and be inspired by each individual tale as we delve into the big issues, history and the personal journeys of our incredible guests.

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  • Creator
    NSW Aboriginal Land Council
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © NSW Aboriginal Land Council
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