Noongar Wellbeing

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Wellbeing as we know it now has been constructed from a Western perspective, so what does the oldest continuing culture in the world have to say about methods of wellbeing? On Noongar Wellbeing, Ballardong Whadjuk Noongyar woman Brooke Collard yarns with six Elders, exploring their ideas on creating the tools to care for yourself and your community.

18/07/2022

Dot West on how storytelling shapes identity

First Nations stories are rich and diverse, and the world is hungry for them. But when stores are told about, and not with First Nations people, misrepresentation and stereotyping often occur. In this episode we yarn with Noongar Elder Dot West OAM, a leading advocate for the inclusion of First Nations voices in the media. Dot is also a scriptwriter, SBS board member and poet.

24 min
04/07/2022

Vivienne Hansen on Noongar Bush Tucker and medicine

Traditional foods or “bush tucker” have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years. In this episode of Noongar Wellbeing, Ballardong and Whadjuk Elder and author Vivienne ‘Binyaarn’ Hansen shares how Noongar people view food as medicine.

27 min
04/07/2022

Professor Len Collard on the magic of Wangka or talking

Communication can be an undervalued and underused tool in maintaining wellbeing. It can be rare to find a safe environment to speak openly with others, free of judgement. But you don’t always have to speak to other people. The Country around you can be a great listener.

32 min
03/07/2022

Koodah Cornwall on reigniting your inner fire

First Nations people have safely used fire for millennia in unity with the country. Fire is often viewed as something to fear, but it's also a life-giving force. So what does it mean to light your inner fire? In episode two of Noongar Wellbeing, Noongar man and Wilman clan Elder Koodah Cornwall talks about the importance of fire to wellbeing.

26 min
01/07/2022

What does self care and wellbeing mean to First Nations Elders?

We live in a fast-paced world where self-care is glorified and commodified. But there isn’t one journey to wellbeing that works for everyone. Noongar people focus more on community care. So what are some different concepts and methods of achieving wellbeing according to Noongar Elders?

40 min
23/06/2022

Introducing Noongar Wellbeing

Wellbeing as we know it now has been constructed from a Western perspective, so what does the oldest continuing culture in the world have to say about methods of achieving and maintaining wellbeing?

2 min

6 Episodes

Wellbeing as we know it now has been constructed from a Western perspective, so what does the oldest continuing culture in the world have to say about methods of wellbeing? On Noongar Wellbeing, Ballardong Whadjuk Noongyar woman Brooke Collard yarns with six Elders, exploring their ideas on creating the tools to care for yourself and your community.

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SBS Audio
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SBS
Years Active

2K
Episodes

6
Rating

Clean
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Noongar Wellbeing

Noongar Wellbeing

Episodes

Dot West on how storytelling shapes identity

Vivienne Hansen on Noongar Bush Tucker and medicine

Professor Len Collard on the magic of Wangka or talking

Koodah Cornwall on reigniting your inner fire

What does self care and wellbeing mean to First Nations Elders?

Introducing Noongar Wellbeing

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