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Namatjira’s Derek Lynch visits Ntaria RIBS

Posted on 17/05/2012 by Troy | Tagged , , , , |

Derek Lynch, one of the two main actors in the Big Hart production of Namatjira dropped
into the Ntaria RIBS studio on Wednesday during it’s weekly broadcast. Born in Alice Springs, he partly grew up in town and in Aputula. It was a special occasion for Derek being in Central Australia and performing for his family and friends in the audience.

Wednesday night was also a big night for the production and Ntaria, as it was the first time Namatjira had been staged at the home of the famous artist Albert Namatjira.

Alukra 25th Birthday celebrations 15.05.2012

Posted on 16/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , , |

Today we went out to Alukura do a live broadcast for celebrations of their 25th Birthday. Alukura is a Aboriginal Health clinic for Indigenous Women. Pam Reilly, Thecla Brogan and Mikaela Simpson were all there to check it out. Here are some of the photos from todays excitment!

Posted on 15/05/2012 by Robyn | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

Local Support for the RIBS Radio Programs.

Legendary as some of the busiest shows broadcasting through CAAMA, ( Ntaria for example usually has over 20 requests per show) … with the phone often running red hot it’s important for the broadcaster, & the broadcast, that there is good support to help out and so the radio program can be as good as it can be …family plays a very big part in how this happens , so from Ltyentye Apurte to Elliot to from Utju to Alpurrurulam .. good family & friend support helps the RIBS Broadcasters do a really great job…

 

Mothers Day Special

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Mikaela |

In this Women’s Business special, Mikaela went around asking people why people love their mothers and letting them share a wonderful Mothers day message! Have a listen.

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Ladies from Congress Alakura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Jackie with Yasmin and Jackie from Congress Alakura

Yasmin Watts and Jackie Liddle from Congress Alalkura talk to Jackie on Women’s Business.

11.05 Jackie and Alukura FINAL EDITOnline

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CAAMA Radio Online News 11.05.2012

Posted on 11/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , |

CAAMA News Team: Paul Wiles, Nerida Currey,

The Countries peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative body says it is tired of seeing a constant roll out of Government funding to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people when previous investments have failed to show results.

Aboriginal rights campaigner Michael Anderson has spoken out in defence of the Toomelah community following media speculation that residents could be facing some form of Government intervention.

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CAAMA Radio Online News 10.05.2012

Posted on 10/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , |

CAAMA News Team: Mikaela Simpson, Nerida Currey, Paul Wiles,

The Gillard Labor Government has committed more than 3. Billion dollars  over 10 years towards implementing Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory as part of a 5.2 billion dollar national package to help close the gap nationally on Aboriginal disadvantage.

The Australian Greens say they will vote ‘No’ if the Government brings on the Strong Futures Legislation in the Senate to extend and expand the NT Intervention.

Sport

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Ribs Training

Posted on 09/05/2012 by curtis | Tagged , , , , , , , , , |

Ribs Training from CAAMA on Vimeo.

Jenny Macklin proud of Budget commitment to Aboriginal people.

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Jenny Macklin Minister for Indigenous Affairs 

The  Gillard Labor Government   has committed  more than  3 Billion dollars ..over 10 years.. towards implementing   Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory … as part of a  5.2 billion dollar national   package  to help close  the gap on Aboriginal disadvantage.

The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs  Jenny Macklin  says money  delivered  in this years  Budget is  a very long term committment  by the Labor government to Aboriginal people….  especially thiose living in  regional and remote parts of the Northern Territory.

Ms Macklin  says  people are likely to see an immediate impact  in the  health area  as  Aborignal health services  across the Territory  are  strengthened ….. allowing  them to  provide   better  delivery of services to families and children.

 

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First training squad for IMP 2012 begins…

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela |

Photo: Rob de Castella

12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women are set to begin the journey which could see them run a marathon by the end of the year.

Rob de Castella chats to Nerida Currey about this.

8.05 Rob de Castella web versionfinal

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Aboriginal PhD student Dr Odette Best speaks on Womens Business

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , , , , , |

(Photo Courtesy of Ned Madsen, sourced from The Chronicle)

Dr Odette Best became the first Aboriginal person to graduate with a PhD from the Universtiy of Sourthern Queensland when she recieved her Doctorate in Nursing…after six years of study.

She speaks to Mikaela Simpson on Womens Business, to share her story.

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Regional Arts Australia Awards Interview with Jane Scott

Posted on 09/05/2012 by Mikaela | Tagged , , , , |

Photo: Jane Scott

Photo courtesy of au.linkedin.com

Regional Arts Australia is pleased to call for nominations for the 2012 Awards program to be presented at the Regional Arts Australia National conference in Goolwa, South Australia from the 18th of October through to the 21st of October 2012.

The RAA Awards program acknowledges the invaluable contribution volunteer leaders make to the cultural life of their local communities. Nominations are called from regionally-based arts and cultural volunteer leaders whose work has inspired and supported arts development.

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