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Speaking Out

ABC Australia
Indigenous Rights
Land Rights
Indigenous Affairs
Racism
Aboriginal Rights
Truth-Telling
Social Justice
Australia
Economic Empowerment
Traditional Knowledge
Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association
Youth Crime
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Identity
First Nations
First Nations Racism Register
Colonization
Indigenous Education
Indigenous Peoples
Treaty

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes1003Founded18 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Professor Lorena Allam delivers a keynote speech at the Australian Historical Association Conference.

In 2019 Playschool welcomed Kiya — a new Aboriginal doll — to its soft and cuddly cast.

We reflect on five decades of NAIDOC and discuss the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities communities.

Naomi Moran on the evolution of Indigenous media and her role as NSW Treaty Commissioner

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Recent Guests

Yvonne Weldon
City of Sydney Councillor
City of Sydney
Episode: 50 Years of Deadly: 'Reflecting on the past and present, while looking to the future'
Stephen Page
Storyteller
Munn and Jolly New Knuckle
Episode: 50 Years of Deadly: 'Reflecting on the past and present, while looking to the future'
Tasha James
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ABC Archives
Episode: 50 Years of Deadly: 'Reflecting on the past and present, while looking to the future'
Jessica Staines
Consultant for PlaySchool
Koori Curriculum
Episode: 50 Years of Deadly: 'Reflecting on the past and present, while looking to the future'
Naomi Moran
New South Wales Treaty Commissioner
New South Wales Government
Episode: 'A leader who puts community at the heart of her work': Naomi Moran
Stan Grant
Journalist and author, author of When Words Fail Us, Truth Beyond Time
Writer/Journalist
Episode: Stan Grant: examining the importance of listening, of silence
Mervin Bishop
Photographer; first Aboriginal Australian press photographer
Self-employed photographer; State Library of New South Wales exhibition
Episode: Speaking Out
Tim Dobbin
Biographer of Mervin Bishop; author of Black, White and Colour
Tim Dobbin (biographer)
Episode: Speaking Out
Victor Steffensen
Indigenous fire practitioner, author and filmmaker
Self-employed / Indigenous knowledge practitioner
Episode: Learning from ancestral wisdom to save our challenging global environment

Host

Larissa Behrendt
Host of Speaking Out

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Insightful

    Feels like the best kind of eavesdropping

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yddgjhdwdupjhrdjjifgkj642&¥"
    Australia2 years 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
    1
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ivymay:)
    Australia4 years ago
  • 5 stars

    Quality journalism, highly recommend.

    Interesting range of topics and guests, intelligent conversation on vital topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicjj85
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Broad, thoughtful Indigenous perspective with strong guests and meaningful discipline in coverage
Occasional criticism about phrasing or sensitivity to terminology; generally praised for impact and depth
Consistently high-quality conversations with credible Indigenous voices
Praises for keeping discussions accessible while tackling tough topics

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Flashblak: Jim and Dan
Q: What impact do you think Kiya is having on children today?
Kiya helps children connect with culture through engaging stories and adventures, making Aboriginal identity feel normal, relatable, and empowering for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous families who watch Playschool.
Learning from ancestral wisdom to save our challenging global environment
Q: I want to delve into a couple of things that you bring out in the book. What are the core wisdoms that can help us think about how we live with each other?
The core wisdom centers on respecting people in place, avoiding talking for others' country, and applying practices that benefit the whole system, not just one part of it. This social foundation is what allows sustainable living and thriving landscapes to coexist, and it translates into practical actions that unite communities across cultures.
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.

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A deeply engaged, discourse-driven series exploring Indigenous politics, arts, and culture through diverse First Nations voices. Episodes center on land rights, Indigenous governance, justice reform, and representation in media and culture, featuring a steady stream of prominent guests from activism, law, education, literature, and the arts. The show often blends personal storytelling with policy critique, highlighting Indigenous leadership, self-determination, and community resilience. It is likely to appeal to listeners who want thoughtful analysis, authentic perspectives, and practical insights on current Indigenous issues, policy, and cultural production. A notable strength is its ability to pair high-profile figures with on-the-ground ... more

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1. Yvonne Weldon
2. Stephen Page
3. Tasha James
4. Jessica Staines
5. Naomi Moran
6. Stan Grant
7. Mervin Bishop
8. Tim Dobbin

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