VAN Talks Podcast
Heading back to our roots and building on the work we undertook in the leadup to the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Talks focuses on the positivity that is Aboriginal Victoria. Covering everything from Voice, Treaty and Truth and Reconciliation through to Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owner initiatives, the VAN Talks podcast is the only podcast that travels across the State to deliver interviews and stories that are the truth of Aboriginal Victoria.
Podcasting since 2023 • 152 episodes
VAN Talks Podcast
Latest Episodes
S04-E32: Federal advocacy at last for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
With legislation before Parliament to cement the powers of the Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, we catch up with country's first Commissioner under that legislation, Sue-Anne Hunter
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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20:25
S04-E31: Election 2026 - The future of Treaty in Victoria
Arguably one of the most important Assembly elections, the 2026 election for "Assembly 3.0" kicks off on the 21st of March. We catch up with the people responsible for running and overseeing the process
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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21:02
S04-E30: Blak firefighters taking prominence across Victoria
With Fire Rescue Victoria recognising the need for a more culturally appropriate workspace and overall operational environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander firefighters, VAN's Charles Pakana meets up with two active FRV First Natio...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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24:13
S04-E29: Supporting growth in the Victorian Blak business space
One of the fundamental cornerstones of First Nations self-determination is economic independence; and the Kinaway Chamber of Commerce in Victoria is fundamental to that. VAN's Charles Pakana catches up with Kinaway Chair, Palawa/Tommeginne man,...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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20:32
S04-E28: Advocating for a strong Victorian Blak music industry
With the music industry becoming increasingly competitive and difficult for young artists, VAN's Charles Pakana catches up with the General Manager of Songlines, a Blak-led organisation focused entirely on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strai...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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23:33
