Speaking Out

ABC Australia

Indigenous Rights

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

126 ratings

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

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Latest Episodes

FlashBlak: Blak women in country music

Tasha James take you back in time to meet two remarkable women who quietly transformed the Australian country music scene.

4 Sep 2026 • 8 min

'Holding institutions accountable for systemic racism'

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

4 Sep 2026 • 54 min

Timmy Duggan OAM: 'Showing Australia that sport can be much more than a game'

Timmy Duggan is transforming health, wellbeing and leadership outcomes for First Nations people through the power of sport.

28 Aug 2026 • 54 min

FlashBlak: The walk off that changed the nation

On 23 August 1966, Vincent Lingiari led a walk off at Wave Hill Station alongside Aboriginal stockmen, domestic workers and their families protesting against low wages and working in harsh conditions.

In this episode of Flashblak we look at how it b... more

21 Aug 2026 • 8 min

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Recent Guests

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

Kirsten Thorpe

Professor advocating for Indigenous rights in archives and data

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Episode: 'The importance of data governance for Indigenous Data Sovereignty'

Noreen Young

Director, Centre for Indigenous People and Work at UTS

UTS

Episode: 'The importance of data governance for Indigenous Data Sovereignty'

Geoffrey Shaw

Aboriginal rights advocate, inaugural ATSIC Commissioner for Central Australia, founding member of the Central Land Council

ATSIC, Central Land Council

Episode: Kaytetye and Arrernte leader Geoffrey Shaw OAM: Shaped the future of Central Australia

Allan Clarke

Journalist, writer and producer focused on truth-telling for First Nations communities

Murrawarri and Gomorray peoples, ABC/Blood on the Tracks

Episode: Allan Clarke: Tracking the truth as a Blak journalist

David Williams

Gurang-Gurang man, former Socceroos player and prominent Indigenous football figure

Episode: FlashBlak: The history of our Deadly Socceroos

Jessica Staines

Consultant for Koori Curriculum, provides educational context on Playschool

Koori Curriculum

Episode: Flashblak: Jim and Dan

Tasha James

ABC Archives professional

ABC Archives

Episode: 50 Years of Deadly: 'Reflecting on the past and present, while looking to the future'

Host

Larissa Behrendt

Host of Speaking Out; ABC Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs; multiple affiliations across Speaking Out and ABC Indigenous

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings

Insightful
Feels like the best kind of eavesdropping
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Australia2 years ago
Listen Up - Yes
Essential listening
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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.
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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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Consistently praised for diverse guests and substantive discussions on culture and policy.

High-quality storytelling with a strong emphasis on truth-telling and community voices.

Some listeners feel the show tackles hard truths with care and empathy.

A few critics note occasional missteps in terminology and seek stronger sensitivity training.

Thoughtful, informed conversations that illuminate Indigenous perspectives.

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Allan Clarke: Tracking the truth as a Blak journalist

Q: What moment in Clarke's life clarified the importance of investigative journalism for Indigenous communities?

A pivotal moment in high school when a mother learned there would be no jail time for the driver who killed her son, which inspired Clarke to pursue stories that would give voice to communities and demand accountability from authorities.

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.

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This show features long-form conversations that center Indigenous perspectives on politics, culture, history, and social issues. Across episodes, listeners can expect deep dives into Indigenous data sovereignty, archival stewardship, and truth-telling, alongside profiles of trailblazing artists, leaders, and athletes who have shaped public discourse and policy. The format often blends personal storytelling with practical insights from historians, scholars, community organizers, and cultural practitioners, offering both historical context and contemporary relevance. A few episodes stand out for connecting archival work with current governance, spotlighting leadership in arts and sports, and highlighting community-driven solutions to systemic... more

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1. Mervin Bishop
2. Tim Dobbin
3. Kirsten Thorpe
4. Noreen Young
5. Geoffrey Shaw
6. Allan Clarke
7. David Williams
8. Jessica Staines

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