Blockade Australia stop traffic, avoiding birth trauma through continuity of care, Madison Griffiths' new book Tissue, first sleep clinic for First Nations adolescents

Tuesday, 27 June 2023 - 7:00am to 8:30am
Tissue book cover. Image: ultimopress.com.au

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Niamh O'Connor from Blockade Australia speaks to Vivien Langford on the Climate Action Show about the reasons behind her suspension over Footscray Rd that stopped traffic into the Container Terminal at Port Melbourne last week//

Daisy, Naarm based family violence lawyer and queer parent of a newborn, speaks to Phuong on Women on the Line about navigating the medical maternity system, the lack of continuity of care for birthing people, and the learning and unlearning that was required to avoid a traumatic birthing experience//

Writer, artist and producer Madison Griffiths on her new book Tissue, a considered and compelling look at abortion that invites the reader into the messy and complex realities embedded in this politicised act of agency. Tissue is out on 5 July through Ultimo Press//

Associate Professor Dr Yaqoot Fatima from UQ La Poche Centre for Indigenous Health talking to us about her research into First Nations' adolescent sleep health and the first health program addressing this issue by taking a culturally focused approach//

 

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Selfish Soul (ODESZA Remix) - Sudan Archives
- Mariella - Kate Nash
On My Own - Kayan (language warning)