The Mission

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Exploring the issues that impact the lives of Aboriginal people and those at the wrong end of social justice. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

  1. 06/02/2025

    That's A Wrap!

    Although the podcast format of The Mission has now wrapped, this show continues to be broadcast on Triple R. You can now listen to new episodes on Triple R’s FM On Demand service at rrr.org.au/explore/programs/the-mission. Thanks for listening!

    1 min

  2. 13/12/2024

    Talks with Stacie Piper on truth telling and treaty and Kankawa Nagarra's debut album Wirlmarni

    On this episode we are joined by Stacie Piper who is the organizer of the State Library exhibition “Treaty”, which shines a light on truth telling and treaty. Then we are joined by Kankawa Nagarra who recently won the 2024 Australian Music prize & xmas show for their debut album ‘Wirlmani’.

    27 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Jacqui Wandin on the 100th anniversary of the Coranderrk Station closure

    Daniel is joined by Wurundjeri Elder Jacqui Wandin, who sheds light on the historical significance of Coranderrk Station. She highlights the leadership of Uncle William Barak and Uncle Simon Wonga in fostering the Aboriginal community of Coranderrk . Together, they reflect on Coranderrk’s legacy as a sanctuary, its cultural importance, its lasting impact on Kulin Nation heritage and resilience amid colonisation.

    35 min

  4. 05/11/2024

    Jill Gallagher, CEO of VACCHO, introduces the new ACCO model and dives into its history and significance.

    On this week’s episode of The Mission, Daniel sits down with Jill Gallagher, CEO of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO). They explore the VACCHO’s innovative yet historic health model, recently announced at the Victorian Parliament. Jill shares insights into the model’s origins and highlights its effectiveness, particularly through the challenges of the pandemic.

    28 min

  5. 22/10/2024

    Soul music with The Deans & Professor Tamar Hopkins on VicPol's Racial Profiling

    Daniel James yarns with members of The Deans, a local soul band, then speaks to the Racial Profiling Data Monitoring Project's Professor Tamar Hopkins about ongoing racial profiling by Victoria Police.

    36 min

  6. 16/10/2024

    The Bark Petitions with Clare Wright

    A year on since the failed Voice to Parliament Referendum, Daniel James yarns with historian Clare Wright on the history of First Nations involvement in democracy and her new book Näku Dhäruk The Bark Petitions: How the People of Yirrkala Changed the Course of Australian Democracy.

    36 min

  7. 24/09/2024

    The Mission Live: Aboriginal Deaths in Custody & Police Brutality

    Live from the RRR performance space discussing When Cops are Criminals, a new book (out now with Scrie) about the criminal behaviour of police officers, and a call for institutional reform. Host Daniel James is joined by the anthology's editor Aunty Veronica Gorrie, as well as police historian Amander Porter, and police misconduct lawyer Jeremy King, who both contributed to the book.

    54 min

  8. 17/09/2024

    Black and Blue with Veronica Gorrie

    On this episode of The Mission, host Daniel James revists his interview with Veronica Gorrie from 2021, in the lead-up to RRR in Conversation with Veronica Gorrie, Amanda Porter, and Jeremy King.

    27 min
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Exploring the issues that impact the lives of Aboriginal people and those at the wrong end of social justice. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

Information

  • Channel
    Triple R Podcasts
  • Creator
    RRR - Triple R
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Triple R Broadcasters Ltd
  • Show Website
    The Mission

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