VAN Talks Podcast
Heading back to our roots and building on the work we undertook in the leadup to the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News (VAN) Talks focuses on the positivity that is Aboriginal Victoria. Covering everything from Voice, Treaty and Truth and Reconciliation through to Aboriginal businesses and Traditional Owner initiatives, the VAN Talks podcast is the only podcast that travels across the State to deliver interviews and stories that are the truth of Aboriginal Victoria.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 124
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 24: CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine advocates for respectful conversation
Bundjalung woman and CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine speaks with host Charles Pakana about the need for respectful conversations about the proposed Voice to Parliament, an…
Episode 23: Nyikina man Charles Prouse on a Voice to Parliament
Nyikina man Charles Prouse releases a new book that looks at the Voice to Parliament in a new light - without the politics!
Episode 22: Psychiatrists come out in force in support for a Voice to Parliament
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has lent its support to a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Citing the very real possibility that the Voice could address …
Episode 21: ANMF's Support for an Enshrined Voice to Parliament and Closing the Gap
What if you could gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the impact of the proposed enshrined voice to parliament? Join…
Episode 20: Uluru Dialogue Participant and Education Advocate, Cara Peek
A passionate advocate for greater education opportunities and support within First Nations communities, Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek, speaks about her experiences as part of the Uluru …
Episode 19: Important Perspectives from a Leading Reconciliation Authority
Joining us today on the podcast is Professor Andrew Gunstone. He is the inaugural Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Reconciliation at Federation University and provides institutional lea…
Episode 18: Dissecting the Proposed Referendum Question and Constitutional Amendment
Confused by the referendum question and amendments currently being proposed regarding the First Nations Voice to Parliament? To gain greater clarity, Charles is joined by leading consti…
Episode 17: Exposing more misinformation about local and regional Voices
Despite the hook on which many hang their rationale for a NO vote - the supposed absence of local and regional voices - we reveal the truth about this all-important issue. In this episo…
Episode 16: Sky News Australia and Andrew Bolt Caught Out
Misinformation is a growth industry in the world of the Australian referendum for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. In this episode of the Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast, Charles Pakan…
Episode 15: South Australia Demonstrates the Reality of Voice to Parliament
On the 26th of March, South Australia led the way with a First Nations Voice to that State’s Parliament. In this episode of the VAN Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast, we speak to the South A…
Episode 14: An insight into the Referendum Working Group
Member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group and Taungurung man Marcus Stewart joins Charles on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast to talk about the role and efforts of the Working Group.
Episode 13: Fred Hollows Foundation one of 144 Social Justice organisations coalition in support of a First Nations Voice
The CEO of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Ian Wishart, joins Charles on the Referendum 23 Tapes podcast to discuss the 144-strong coalition of Australian social justice organisations form…
Episode 12: National Party leader David Littleproud advocates for a more effective option
Rather than adding another layer of bureaucracy, the National Party of Australia advocates for greater empowerment of local First Nations communities as an option to a First Nations Voi…
Episode 11: Proposing changes to the mechanics of voting in a Referendum
Kate Thwaites, MP, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, speaks with Charles Pakana on proposed changes to some of the ways in which Australia runs its referendums…
Episode 10: SBS/NITV launches strategic plan for coverage of the Referendum
Head of NITV, Tanya Denning Orman, discusses the SBS/NITV strategy that will guide the networks coverage of the Referendum campaign for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Episode 9: Ged Kearney, MP, on the Campaign Trail for a First Nations Voice
Commencing our series of interviews with politicians from both sides of the Referendum campaign, we are joined by the Federal Member for Cooper, Ged Kearney, MP.
Episode 8: The Anglican Church’s Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey Advises on Good Information and Discussions
Wiradjuri man, Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey from the Anglican Church joins us on the Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast to discuss the role of the church in promoting reliable information on…
Episode 7: Luke Russell, Chairperson, City of Newcastle Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee
The City of Newcastle, like so many local government authorities across Australia has been listening for First Nations voice for several decades. Chair of the city’s Guraki Aboriginal A…
Episode 6: From The Heart National Field Organiser, Emily Holm
In a broad conversation, the From The Heart’s National Field Organiser Emily Holm speaks with Victorian Aboriginal News on topics ranging from local government involvement in educating …
Episode 5: Local Governments from across Australia commit to a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Architect of the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne, joins us to discuss the important role local government has in the forthcoming refere…