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THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH DUCAN SMITH
Duncan established Wiradjuri Echoes in 1998, since then the Wiradjuri Echoes have worked towards reconciliation and equality. He won the 2003 NAIDOC artist of the year award, Dare to Lead Education Award 2009, Friends of Education Award 2011, Ngunnawal Centre University of Canberra Award 2007, Senior Citizen Centre Award for sharing culture 2016 and in 2016, the Order of Australia Medal.
Duncan is also an Ambassador for CANTEEN for kids and has been working alongside this organisation for over 10 years. through art, dance and music, Duncan has been instrumental in being a role model to the indigenous community, striving for equality and helping indigenous children identify with their culture and teaching the importance of education and respect for the community.
The image associated with this post was painted by Ducan Smith.
Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an understanding of his life story and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NICOLE GODWIN
Nicole is a multi-award-winning author who shines a light on environmental, animal rights and social justice issues through captivating picture books. Her books engage readers and help to create a generation of thoughtful, committed and compassionate individuals.
The themes in Nicole’s books have inspired school students and families to learn more about elephants used in tourism, the human-made perils for ocean animals, the impact of soft plastics, and what it truly means to be an Australian citizen.
One her inspiring books We Are Australians has been shortlisted for three Awards – Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Book of the Year 2023, Environment Award for Children's Literature 2023 and the Karajia Award for Children's Literature 2023. Jelly-Boy won the Conservation Awareness for Children category of the Whitley Awards, bestowed by the Zoological Society of NSW and was was recognised as a Notable book in the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s Awards 2021. This follows on from Billie winning the ACT Writing and Publishing Award in the children’s category 2019.
The attached photo of the cover of Nicole’s book We Are Australians was painted by Jandamarra Cadd.
Join me on the Confab with Michael G to gain an understanding of her life story and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH ANN BRAY
Ann has had a successful career in the public and private sectors. Ann’s professional journey has been diverse.
She trained and worked as a Maths/Science Teacher joined a large food manufacturing company as a Quality Assurance Manager and Production Manager, supported her father in a small business venture and worked in Washington DC as a senior diplomat in the Australian Embassy working with the US Government to advance Australia’s interests in industry, science, energy and climate change.
Recently Ann has decided to run in the upcoming ACT Legislative Assembly elections as an independent with a previous guest on the ConFab.
Join me the this episode of the ConFab with Michael G to learn about Ann’s life journey and her passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH ADAM CARREL
Adam is a Partner in one of Australia’s major consultancy firms in the area of Climate Change and Sustainability Services.
His role is primarily related to addressing the challenges of sustainable development – how can the world sustain a decent standard of living for all current and future human beings in a way that doesn’t undermine the integrity and longevity of the biosphere. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on the subject of Climate Change and is passionate about sustainability.
Join me on the Confab to lean more about his life journey and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH GRAEME INNES
Graeme is a lawyer, author, and company director. His autobiography Finding A Way achieved popular acclaim in 2016.
Graeme has led the merger of four blindness agencies to form Vision Australia, and chaired the board of that agency.
He is also a Director of: The National Disability Insurance Agency;
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority, regulating workers’ compensation and motor vehicle accident insurance in NSW and is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University.
He has been a human rights practitioner for more than 30 years and was appointed as a Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission for nine years, responsible for issues relating to disability, race and human rights.
Graeme was awarded an AM for his work on the development of the Australian Disability Discrimination Act.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an insight to his life journey and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MALCOM FARR
Malcolm Farr was a highly respected senior political journalist in the Canberra Press Gallery covering the Parliament of Australia in Canberra, Australia.
Based in Canberra, Malcom was the National Political Editor for News.com.au and contributing writer to The Punch. Most recently he is writing for The Guardian Australia to October 2022.
Malcom has also regularly appeared on political current affairs programs Meet the Press on Network Ten, and ABC TV's Insiders.
Join me on the ConFab with Michael G to gain an understading of his life story and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN MARSHAL HE WAS BETTER KNOWN AS MR FRUGII
John a Canberra confectioner who founded the experimental ice-creamery Frugii Dessert Laboratory, sadly passed away in 2021.
John had long indulged in his hobby — creating unusually flavoured ice-creams and desserts — while selling them from his home, until he launched the business on Braddon's Lonsdale Street.
John's creations came to be featured in international culinary publications as he continued to explore atypical food combinations.
Some of his more unusual ice-cream flavours included hummus, black truffle, butter chicken and Vegemite, which he launched to mark Australia Day.
Join me on the ConFab with Michael G to reflect on his memory, his contribution to our culinary experiences, passions and his inventiveness.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH EMILY BIRKS
Emily had previously been interested in depicting highly detailed portraits of Australian wildlife species, but now find herself inspired by the elements these animals leave behind such as bones, shells, feathers, and the plants of their environment.
Emily arranges these elements along with treasured ceramic and glassware vessels, as a modern Australian interpretation of the tradition of memento mori still life painting - a reminder of the fragility, beauty and transience of life. Emily aims to bring a sense of quiet contemplation to my work, and a reminder of the charm of simple ‘treasures’ found on walks on the beach and in the bush.
Join me on the ConFab to gian an understanding of her life journey and passions.
This episode was originally broadcast on 2xxfm in June 2020.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH BERNARD COLLAERY
Bernard Collaery is an Australian barrister, lawyer and former politician. Collaery was a member of the ACT first Legislative Assembly. He has served as Deputy Chief Minister and Attorney-General.
In 2018, he was charged with disclosing protected intelligence information. The case related to the Australia–East Timor spying scandal however In July 2022, the charges were waived by Attorney-General.
Bernard is the principal a Canberra-based law firm with an international law division embracing international maritime and treaty law, refugee and civil rights law. He has appeared as counsel in various jurisdictions
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his life journey and passions
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH CLÉMENT CHAUVIN
Les Bistronomes Restaurant was founded in 2014 by two French men with a desire to extend Bistronomie to Canberra. It was originally located in the inner location of Braddon. The bistro was relocated to the community suburb of Campbell in 2019 where Clément Chauvin has become the Sole Owner and Executive Chef.
Clément has experienced working in 3 and 2 star Michelin restaurants in France, and has experienced working with Gordon Ramsay’s Claridge’s (a 1-star Michelin restaurant).
Canberra ha welcomed his cooking with open arms. After six months at Sage Restaurant, he won Best Chef of the Year by the Australian Hospitality Awards, in addition to Best Restaurant of the Year by the Restaurant and Catering Awards. He remained for two years in Gorman house and then moved to Water’s Edge, where he obtain his first hat in The Good Food Guide.
Fast forward a few years and Clément has become the sole owner and Executive Chef of multi-award-winning restaurant, Les Bistronomes.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his life journey and passions. L
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH AMAR SINGH
Amar is the President and Founder of charity organisation Turbans 4 Australia. Since 2015, they have been providing assistance to Australians from all walks of life while also promoting multiculturalism and religious tolerance.
Turbans 4 Australia has worked tirelessly to help hundreds of thousands of Australians in need. They have assisted people facing all kinds of challenges, from those impacted by natural disasters like floods, bushfires and cyclones, to those facing homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, unemployment and isolation.
Their meals are vegetarian, and people have welcomed them with open arms and have been the first group to support first responders.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his life story and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH KAARON WARREN
Tonight, we are in conversation with Kaaron who is an Australian author of horror, science fiction, and fantasy short stories and novels.
Kaaron is the author of the short story collections Through Splintered Walls, The Grinding House, and Dead Sea Fruit. Her short stories have won Australian Shadows Awards, Ditmar Awards and Aurealis Awards.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of her passions and life journey.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH JIOJI RAVULO
Jioji Ravulo is the Professor and Chair of Social Work and Policy Studies in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work at The University of Sydney.
His research, writing and areas of interest include mental health and wellbeing, alcohol and other drugs, youth development, marginality and decoloniality.
Jioji is involved in various community based research and co-design initiatives, including projects that support health literacies across equity groups, enhancing service delivery models for young people and their families, promoting the involvement of diversity in educational settings and supporting the meaningful inclusion of indigenous perspectives and practices.
Jioji is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law and Social Sciences, The University of the South Pacific, supporting social work education, policy development and research across the region.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his life history and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH LLOYD
In 2019 while visiting England I spent some time contributing to community radio in Milton Keynes while touring the area we stopped off for a coffee at Twiggs Nurseries and coffee establishment in Buckingham as we were trying to find a decent coffee in the area.
Lloyd the owner and barista has selected the best beans available in the country, the best styles and brands of milk and makes a perfect flat white. Lloyd set up his small café in the middle of his nursery, the environment and feeling in the cafe, next to beauty of the flora was perfect. It was well worth the visit if you appreciated coffee.
Join me on the ConFab with Michael G to gain an understanding of his life journey and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH NINA CASTREE
While I was visiting Milton Keynes I spent some time on a community radio station where I meet Nina Castree. During our initial meeting Nina told me that Across Milton Keynes, 1 in 4 children live in poverty, meaning that more than 16,000 children experience the affects of their household not having enough money, sometimes for basics such as school shoes, heating or food. This concept “the working poor”is now common in most developed countries.
Nina and the community of St Marks church developed the concept of:
- NO CHILD SHOULD HAVE TO GO TO BED HUNGRY
The help of the local community, we can feed hungry tummies all across the city. We want children all over Milton Keynes to have dinner so that they can turn up at school the next day without the burden of hunger pangs. We've got a simple system that gets dinner to where it's needed, when it's needed, so that children don't have to go to bed hungry.
Tonight on the ConFab with Michael G you will gain an understanding of Nina, her life history and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH PAT DODSON
This podcast was recorded in 2020 and is one of my earliest interviews. Unfortunately, Pat's audio is not the greatest and reflects use of a speaker phone in Parliament House. However, Pat's story, his perspective of reconciliation and truth telling as one of Australia outstanding first nation statesperson is highly regarded and will give you an insight to our first nation narrative. I strongly recommend listening to the podcast, unfortunately the audio is not up our normal standard but you can hear his wise words.
Pat is an Australian indigenous rights activist and former politician. He was a Senator for Western Australia representing the Australian Labor Party and is known as the “Father of Reconciliation".
He is a Yawuru elder from Broome, Western Australia. He has been chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation and a Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. In addition to a brief stint as a Roman Catholic priest, he was the winner of the 2008 Sydney Peace Prize and the 2009 John Curtin Medal.
Join me on the Confab to lean more about his life journey and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSTION WITH ISAAC
Canberra has a reputation for fantastic coffee, baristas, coffee roasters and a range of great cafes. On any sunny day of the week you will find these cafes (the great ones) full, people enjoying the sun on the streets and if they really fantastic coffee high end bikes leaning up on a wall.
One one of thees occasions (after a long cycle ride) I meet Isaac a barista and one of finest cafes in Canberra. Over a period of time I have got to know Isaac and his coffee making skills.
Join me on the ConFab to meet Isaac and learn about his life journey and his passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH LUKA MUSICKI
Luka is actively involved with various volunteering organisations, including the Rainbow Ranters Toastmasters Club, and is a Justice of the Peace serving the LGBTIAQ+ community.
Luka’s volunteer contributions have been recognised at the Volunteering Awards (Canberra Region), in which he has been awarded the Corporate Volunteer Award (2021) and the Inclusion Award (2020) and was Highly Commended in the Young Volunteer of the Year Award category (2019).
Join me on the ConFab with Michael G to gain an understanding of his life journey and passions.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH XAVIER WALLACE
You may have meet Xavier at a market and saw a number of novels on display and wondered what was the genres and who was the author. I discovered that Xavier was the author and was based in Canberra, Australia.
Xavier has published 5 novels, and a few more in the pipeline - including new exploits with Agent Max Shaw!
He has a background in communications and a passion for story telling weaving in opportunitys presented in his working life.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his passions and life journey.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKE KELLY
Mike was a former politician who twice represented the local Division of Eden-Monaro in the Parliament of Australia, Mike was also a member of the Australian Army serving in Somalia, East Timor, Bosnia and Iraq.
In April 2020, he resigned from Parliament and is now working in the private sector.
We gain a personal perspective of someone who has experienced the dark side of war zones and the inner workings of the Australian federal parliament.
Join me on the ConFab to gain an understanding of his passions and life journey.
THE CONFAB WITH MICHAEL G IN CONVERSATION WITH BOSKO
Have you recently wandered down to the Haigh Park Village Markets in Canberra and came across a stall holder selling Mother’s Treats (We just gather and blend them together to create magic **** Blessings!), who reminds you of the best of the Nimbin culture.
Tonight, we gain a personal perspective of someone who has experienced in their young life the destruction of the former Yugoslavia and the impact of the subsequent civil war between opposing ethnic groups.
Join me on the ConFab to meet Bosko and learn about his journey from the former Balkan Peninsula to the Canberra region and his passion for poetry.
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