VAHS: Celebrating 50 Years | Immigration re-detention raids | Yoorrook Justice Commission hearings

Monday, 27 February 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
A digital line and dot drawing of a snake encircling test reading "VAHS, 50 YEARS, 1973-2023", with text underneath which says "Respect our past. Honour our present. To build our future

 

 *Content Warning: This episode of Doin' Time may contain audio images and descriptions of Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander people who have died, and of deaths in custody.

 

First up on today's program, Marisa speaks with proud Gunditjmara man Alan Brown, an ambassador and life-member (and former chairperson/CEO) of the Victorial Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), which this year celebrates 50 years of caring for community. He begins with a quick run-down on his experience broadcasting at 3CR with other First Nations Warriors since the 1970s, going on to share his insights on the historical and long-term resilience, courage, and vision of Victorian Aboriginal people, which led directly to the inception of VAHS as an organisation in FItzroy, and what makes it special.

 Next, Marisa speaks with Ian Rintoul from the Refugee Action Coalition, about their recent media release, entitled: Government must stop its immigration re-detention raids.

 Lastly, Marisa interviews proud Wurundjeri woman, Sue-Anne Hunter, Deputy chair and Commissioner with the Yoorrook Justice Commission, which on Wednesday will commence two weeks of public hearings as part of its inquiry into the systemic injustices experienced by first peoples within Victoria's child protection and criminal justice systems. 

 You can watch the hearings online or make a submission at yoorrookjusticecommission.org

Doin Time 4-5pm Mondays
Monday 4:00pm to 5:00pm
An open forum, presenting information and discussion around issues faced by prisoners in the criminal justice system and migration detention centres.

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