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Billy Thompson is now 64, he was born in 1950 in the town of Geraldton. Billy now lives in Beverley a small wheat belt town 140 kms east of Perth. He volunteered for the army in 1971 at the height of Vietnam. He did not want to go into the ballot and thought the best way to get into the army was to volunteer. Men and women were picked in the ballot when they turned 20 years of age but he wanted to get in the quickest way possible.
Jedda Rae Hill is a 16-year-old Aboriginal Afro-American girl who skates and who dreams of one day going to Bollywood to star in a Bollywood movie. Her world is a mixture of real time and fantasy, but how will she make her dreams come true?
The Dreamtime Project workshops is a 30 week innovative, holistic program set to empower young indigenous women on a journey of self-discovery with a focus on the wellbeing of our Aboriginal youth in areas of spirituality, culture, morals, self-respect, emotional, social and physical. The workshops are facilitated at Kurongkurl Katitjin Gallery, Edith Cowan University, at the Mount Lawley campus, providing a space where their young participant women can connect, have fun, learn and grow.
The creator left his footprints forever embedded in the landscape of Djugan country, on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia. Djugun decedents now following in his footstep to rediscover a song and dance that haven’t been performed for more than 60 years. Hidden knowledge within this song line, leads them on a journey to discovery their cultural identity.
Drawing on their combined acting experiences and local inside knowledge, sisters Mitch and Ali Torres will take you on a journey of food, culture and family history in Kriol Kitchen. Kriol Kitchen is a journey of a unique cuisine that comes from the people, country, culture and the blending of these elements that form the Kriol culture of Broome and its surrounds.
KRIOL KITCHEN returns with more tasty treats from Broome. Blending food, culture and family stories, sisters Ali and Mitch Torres delve into the world of Kriol cuisine, which is a melting pot of influences from Aboriginal Australia, Malaysia, China, Japan and the Philippines, with roots stretching back to the pearling industry.
The food journey literally continues with Kriol Kitchen 3. Join us as we take the show on the road from Broome to Darwin where we meet 10 fantastic people along the highway who share their recipes with us.
Jalaru a Djugan/Yawuru Djabera Gooniyandi man is Broome based photographer and graphic artist. His love of working in the field of photography and graphic works has earned him high accolades from his peers in the arts industry. In this short story Jalaru shares his love of photography and his own journey to excel in his chosen craft.
From seaside to the river lands, desert to the tablelands and everywhere in between, MILLI MILLI NGANKA is a celebration of Kimberley Indigenous characters and storytellers, young and old. This series shows how we Indigenous people live our lives, historically and in contemporary times. Through sharing of personal stories: art, cultural festivals, books, achievements in sport, education and industry, Indigenous people can share with Australia their histories, hopes, dreams and aspirations for a better tomorrow with a voice that has a right to be heard.
Daniel and David are two musically gifted boys, much like their ancestors, also named Daniel and David. A documentary about the similarities between the two generations and how talents and traits live on through younger generations.
Sam Lovell is one of the stolen generation. He was taken away by authorities from his family when he was only 3 years old. His white heritage dates back to Lovell Minster in Oxford, England.
Documentary series that explores a ground-breaking school’s programme that tests for unconscious racial bias in a public primary school class of 11- to 12-year-olds. It is based on a pioneering American scheme and will be led by leading Multicultural Education academics and educators where pupils will take part in games, exercises and activities, both in and out of the classroom, that will challenge everything they thought they knew about race. Providing greater empathy for fellow students and offering tools for breaking down the social divides.
Against the stunning backdrop of the Dampier Peninsula north of Broome, young Bardi Jawi brothers must learn the skills of a fish trap by repairing the ancient ones that sit on their country.
Mercedes (Edi) Saaban and Mary Drummond live in Broome. They share their early memories including being evacuated to Beagle bay during the war.
Tera is an original hip hop artist born in Broome raised in Perth city. Tera is in the process of releasing his first album and he says he owes it all to his pop and mother who kept him on the sometimes troubling road for a young black man.
Chris Olsen is out on bail and reports daily to Woollo Police Station until his usual routine is interrupted by a community who need his help. Chris is torn between doing the right thing for himself and helping his community.
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