The Shams Table: Using Dialogue for Social Change in the Middle East
Can people with opposing political views come together to have respectful and productive conversations?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander publishing stronger than ever
Claire Wilson sits down with Magabala Books to find out how Australia’s leading Indigenous publisher turns out some of the “most dynamic, exciting and impressive literature currently being published in Australia.”
Hunting the trolls: Interview with Ginger Gorman
Jay Thompson speaks to Ginger Gorman about the harm caused by online trolling and how it can cross over into the offline world.
In Visible Ink Interviews: Fadzi Whande
Kat George chats with Global Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Fadzi Whande about the opportunities and struggles for diversity, inclusion and empowerment that exist within our institutions.
In Visible Ink Interviews: Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Anika Baset speaks with Indigenous musicians Guy Ghouse and Gina Williams about the role of music and language in healing and strengthening Indigenous communities.
Language learning connects to culture and country
Kirli Saunders, founder of the Red Room Poetry’s Poetry in First Languages project, discusses the importance of First Nations language education and creative expression.
The inherent injustices of climate change
How can Australia help our neighbouring nations of the Pacific Islands build communities that are more resilient to climate change?
Finding the voice of reason
Right Now talks to the Hon. Fiona Patten MP to reminisce on past achievements and look at the road ahead for the Reason Party.
Where identity and theatre collide
Right Now speaks to Jean Tong: writer, director, dramaturg and all-round theatrical powerhouse in the lead up to her show’s debut at MTC this May.
Who can close the [healthcare inequality] gap?
Banok Rind, a nurse and Yamatji-Badimia woman, speaks about the Closing the Gap initiative with Right Now.
Supervised injecting facilities – community pressure delivers results
Right Now talked to Judy Ryan, Secretary for RVSDS, about the campaign for an MSIC in Richmond, the impact of drug use on her community and the news that the facility would open in June 2018 at the North Richmond Community Health Centre.
Meet the academic, activist and author Preti Taneja
How her work in advocacy shaped her debut novel; how to combat slippery political rhetoric; and the hazards of the word ‘refugee’.