Speaking Out

ABC Australia

Indigenous Rights

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Indigenous Education

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Aboriginal History

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	1003	Founded	18 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Society & Culture

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Latest Episodes

Inspirational Indigenous Women

This week Speaking Out continues to take look back on some of Larissa's favourite conversations.

She welcomes us into her circle of friends and you'll get to know some of the inspirational Indigenous women in our communities who continue to make wav... more

24 Apr 2026 • 53 min

Speaking Out

Politics, arts and culture from a range of Indigenous perspectives.

24 Apr 2026 • 53 min

The past decade in Indigenous Affairs: What's changed and what still needs work?

We take a look back at the past decade in Indigenous Affairs.

17 Apr 2026 • 54 min

Reforming mainstream perceptions of the education system

Dr Chris Sarra shares his widely celebrated work on reforming the education system and making it more culturally appropriate for Indigenous students.

10 Apr 2026 • 54 min

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Recent Guests

Chris Sara

Educationalist and founder of the Stronger Smarter Institute

Stronger Smarter Institute

Episode: Reforming mainstream perceptions of the education system

Muriel Bamblett

Inaugural director of Our Ways Strong Together; elder and advocate

Our Ways Strong Together

Episode: Remembering Aunty Rhoda Roberts AO: A defining voice of a generation

Joshua Gilbert

Director at Centre for Indigenous People and Work; researcher

Centre for Indigenous People and Work, University of Technology Sydney

Episode: Gari Yala: A landmark report into experiences of racism at work

Judy Morrison

Author of Secrets

Text Publishing

Episode: Gari Yala: A landmark report into experiences of racism at work

Natalie Lewis

Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner

Queensland Family and Child Commission / Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Commissioner

Episode: Children knowing their rights gives them power to advocate

Rhea Wyre

Torres Strait Islander advocate and young leader

Xanath Kez Islander community and advocacy space

Episode: Children knowing their rights gives them power to advocate

Dan Borscher

General Manager, National Indigenous Television (NITV)

NITV

Episode: Dan Bourchier: "Learning about the world through other peoples eyes, influenced my storytelling"

Karen Iles

Darug lawyer and advocate against violence against First Nations women

Advocate for Adair Lomas and Kardell Lomas

Episode: The case of Kardell Lomas, and Honouring Professor MaryAnn Bin-Sillik

Tony Birch

First Nations writer and historian

Independent author/publisher

Episode: The power of lived experience on the page

Host

Larissa Behrendt

Host of ongoing show centered on Indigenous perspectives in politics, arts, and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings

Insightful
Feels like the best kind of eavesdropping
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Australiaa year ago
Listen Up - Yes
Essential listening
Apple Podcasts
5
Redxhill
Australia2 years ago
WOKE and Wobbly
Definitely in the woke, weak and wobbly category. Preared by the teenagers at the ABC who want to over-representi minorities such as our Indigenous cousins. Part of the ABC’s Victim Radio mentality.
Apple Podcasts
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DD1941
Australia2 years ago
Did you really use the term Aborigines
In an episode about raising the age, one of your guest uses a slur against Aboriginal/first nation people. Absolutely disgusted at the lack of consideration and lack of education. If I could give no stars I would. Do better.
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ivymay:)
Australia4 years ago
5 stars
Quality journalism, highly recommend.
Interesting range of topics and guests, intelligent conversation on vital topics.
Apple Podcasts
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Nicjj85
United Kingdom5 years ago

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Reforming mainstream perceptions of the education system

Q: Why did you move from leading a school to founding an institute?

After achieving significant local success and recognizing the potential to scale those benefits nationally, the institute was created to formalize and package the learnings so they could be implemented in other communities and sectors, beyond one school.

Reforming mainstream perceptions of the education system

Q: What were the core elements of the Stronger Smarter philosophy?

The core elements were creating a school culture that nurtures cultural identity, embracing positive community leadership, high expectations relationships, and innovative, out-of-the-box approaches to school modeling and staffing, all designed to sustain success across diverse local contexts.

The Power Of Lived Experience On The Page

Q: What essential ingredients make ALS culturally and legally effective today?

Community control, grassroots origins, and a culture that treats workers and clients as family, with a focus on services that go beyond courts and support education and empowerment within communities.

The Power Of Lived Experience On The Page

Q: What inspired the title Defending the Defenceless and what does it mean to you?

The title reflects the work of Aboriginal Legal Services born from community need, not a royal commission, emphasizing defense and advocacy for Indigenous people against injustices within the justice system.

Protecting First Nations peoples right to protest

Q: I was just wondering whether you had any thoughts on that right balance between public safety and police accountability. That's the real tension, isn't it?

The tension exists, but safety is not solely the purview of police; communities thrive when they are healthy and protected from violence, and this requires accountable policing and restraint, with necessary and proportionate restrictions when protests occur.

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This show centers Indigenous voices to explore politics, law, land rights, and culture through interviews, storytelling, and policy analysis. Episodes highlight self-determination, protest rights, Indigenous knowledge protection, and the effects of colonization on justice and media representations. A notable strength is weaving literary and journalistic perspectives with legal and activist expertise, often featuring Indigenous scholars, journalists, and community leaders discussing concrete reforms and lived experiences. Listeners can expect thoughtful, issue-driven conversations that aim to inform, challenge, and empower audiences across sectors, from policy makers to creatives to social advocates.

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1. Chris Sara
2. Muriel Bamblett
3. Joshua Gilbert
4. Judy Morrison
5. Natalie Lewis
6. Rhea Wyre
7. Dan Borscher
8. Karen Iles

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