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7:15AM // Sue McKinnon, President of Kinglake Friends of the Forest which is a member of the Victorian Forest Alliance. In the last few days, the Victoria Forest Alliance has posted photos shared by local photographers of planned burns taking place across Victoria, including on Gunnai Kurnai country. Sue joins us to talk about the true impact of planned burns as well as the misinformation surrounding the practice. For more information about planned burns and how they impact native forests, head to www.victorianforestalliance.org.au
7:30AM // Debra Nicholl is the CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy and has worked in Residential Aged Care and the community providing direct support to older people and their carers in South Australia, Queensland, and Victoria. She joined ERA in 2006 and has held many distinct roles over the past 17 years, including Intake, Advocate, Senior Educator, Advocacy Manager, Programs Manager and Deputy CEO. She has travelled across Victoria promoting the rights of older people, providing information to the community and education to aged care workers. Debra has spoken at many conferences on the rights of older people to live free from abuse and to receive person-centred care. Debra is on the show today to give an overview of the latest report, Transforming Aged Care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, as well as the new Aged Care Act. To learn more about the organisation go to www.elderrights.org.au. You can also contact the Aged Care Advocacy Line on 1800 700 600. Their services are free, independent and confidential. They provide information and support around government funded aged care services.
7:45AM // Afshan Mantoo, the founder of the Muslim Women's Council Victoria, on the history of the council and her role in its founding back in 1989. Afshan discusses the council's work to increase awareness on issues affecting Muslim women and to reduce Islamophobia, as well as its provision of essential services in the community. You can find out more information about the Muslim Women's Council Victoria and how to get involved on their website, www.mwcv.org, their instagram @muslimwomenscouncilofvictoria or send them an email at info@mwcv.org. Please note this interview contains discussions of Islamophobia and violence. For support you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14.
8:00AM // Pranati and Minhy, speaking to us about South by South East Asian as well as the various events and programs they have lined up. Pranati is a creative worker, artist, and local music groupie. They are deeply passionate about supporting emerging and diverse artists, a goal that has culminated in founding South by South East Asian (SXSEA). Minhy is a Vietnamese-Australian songwriter and designer, who creates immersive worlds through her award winning visuals, thought provoking lyrics and contemporary blend of pop-R&B. For more on their work follow them at @sxsea.official and @minhymusic on Instagram
8:15AM // Kim Bullimore, Murri woman and long time socialist, political and anti-racist activist, speaking at the Sunday Free Palestine Rally on February 9 in Naarm. Kim gave a passionate and tearful account of her experiences visiting the West Bank, and praised the power and solidarity of the movement for Palestinian freedom.
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