Trigger warning that this segment features content that mentions sexual violence and domestic violence. If you think this content may be distressing, definitely feel free to skip ahead. If you need someone to talk to, please call 1800 RESPECT at 1800 737 732, 13YARN at 13 92 76 or QLIFE at 1800 184 527.

The 25th of November marks the first of 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. As part of this, 3CR will be dedicating segments every day with segments corresponding to each day's theme, read more about 3CR's coverage here (https://www.3cr.org.au/16days2024). It is also the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. As such, we replay speeches from the Naarm iteration of the National Rally Against Violence which took place back in July. At that point in the year, at least 56 women had been allegedly killed by men, that number now stands at 86.
The speeches are by: 
- Bianca and Boyd Unwin, domestic violence advocates who began their advocacy following the brutal murder of Katie Haley in 2018. Katie's sister Biana is using her degrees in Criminology and Psychological Science to call out bad behaviour and poor practice. Katie's father Boyd sees his voice from the male perspective as an important tool to help change men's behaviour and attitudes. Boyd is also a current member on VSAC, the Victim Survivor Advocacy Council.

- Madeleine Heather is the creator and host of the victim-centred podcast Reclaim Me, which offers victims and their families space to tell their stories in their own words. Madeleine herself is a victim survivor of child sexual abuse.

- Finally we hear Sarah Hayden's speech at the rally. Sarah is a social worker, equine therapist, and a mother. 

**CW: racism - legacy of NT intervention (Aboriginal death)
Support lines for Mob: 13YARN (13 92 76) -- a 24/7 national phone service operated by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters; Yarning Safe 'n' Strong 1800 959 563 a 24.7 Victorian phone support service. **
This Saturday 23rd November, Coburg Town Hall hosted ’Voices from the frontlines of the climate crisis’, a Mob-led panel discussion as part of the Middle Arm Roadshow. Community members, organisations, and traditional owners have teamed up to bring an urgent message down south, with calls to end gas expansion in the Territory, and in particular the $1.9B tax-funded Federal Government project to develop a so-called ‘Sustainable Development Precinct’ in Middle Arm, at Darwin Harbour. You will be hearing more about the Middle Arm Roadshow events here on 3CR throughout the week, we wanted to highlight this powerful response during the Q&A session, which speaks to some of the root causes of issues like over-incarceration, and gender-based violence affecting NT communities. Next up, we hear from Mililma May (Danggalaba Kulumbirigin Tiwi Community Organiser), and Miliwanga Wuurben (Rembarrnga Traditional owner, healer & artist) responding to an audience question about systemic issues arising from the Howard Govts 2007 NT Intervention and how they link to government and corporations exploitation of their countries. Read more about the Middle Arm Roadshow here.

The show ends with an interview from Wednesday Breakfast on the 20th of November in which Jesse spoke with Davey Heller, activist, journalist and unionist about his recent article published in Independent Australia. The article looks at the Government's proposed social media bans for under 16s and argues that our government is moving to repress access to information regarding Palestine and stop the leftward shift of young people according to recent reports from the Institute of Public Affairs and the Centre for Independent Studies. Full article: https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/government-ba...

Community Announcements: 

Covid Safety Bloc Naarm are doing a free distribution of free PPE to help stop covid. Reach out to them via their instagram to request free personal protective equipment in Naarm, kids masks are also now available.


Beyond Bricks & Bars Fundraiser Birthday Party

Get down on Sat 14 Dec 5pm to 10pm at Kines in Brunswick. All proceeds raised will be donated to Beyond Bricks & Bars and the Incarcerated Trans and Gender Diverse Community Fund. You can purchase tickets here as well as donating to ITGD Community Fund and Beyond Bricks & Bars

10 Days of action for West Papua - see freewestpapua.australia instagram for info on events.

Campaign to push CBUS to review their investment policy and urgently divest from stocks that are facilitating or profitting from genocide and war crimes in Palestine. There is a letter generator on the APAN website to streamline that process. There will also be an annual online members meeting for CBUS members on the 28th of November for an opportunity to ask questions and press CBUS on this. More info about the campaign can be found on the cbus members against genocide instagram page.


‘DEFEND THE CFMEU’ TOWN HALL PUBLIC MEETING with Jade Ingham, Fatima Payman and David Waters, 6:30pm Thurs 5th December at Coburg Town Hall. COME ALONG AND BRING YOUR WORKMATES

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Songs played: 
BWBB - softcult
It Must Change - ANOHNI and the Johnsons