Episode Two

In the second episode of our NAIDOC Week podcast series, Safina Stewart, Wuthathi and Mabuiag Island woman and Common Grace’s Storyteller and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lead, speaks with Aunty Dr Esme Bamblett.  

Listen to this incredible conversation with Aunty Dr Esme Bamblett as she shared about her childhood, prayers for the future generations and role we have as Christians in walking together towards healing, friendship and the flourishing of all.  

 

 

You can also download the episode via this Google Drive link.

A transcript of this conversation can be downloaded here. 

 

Aunty Dr Esme Bamblett is a Bangerang, Wiradjuri and Taungurung woman, community advocate, educator, researcher and writer. Aunty Esme has been CEO of the Aboriginal Advancement League since 2008, is the Senior Pastor of Barak Christian Ministries and the first woman President of the Fitzroy Stars Football and Netball Club. She also founded a family partnership called Neenann which provides cultural awareness training
Safina Stewart is Common Grace's Storyteller and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Lead and is a proud Wuthathi and Mabuiag Island woman who grew up cross culturally in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Australia. Safina is passionate about culture, education, the arts, justice and faith. Safina lives with her husband and three children in the Victorian coastal town of Wonthaggi on Bunurong Country

 

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We would love to hear how you have engaged with this podcast series! Please share your reflections and stories with us at [email protected]. 

We would also love you to share these NAIDOC Week podcast conversations with your community, inviting them into this space of deep listening to consider how we can continue on the journey of healing, friendship and reconciliation together.

Photos from recording with Aunty Esme and Safina at the Aboriginal Advancement League in Thornbury, Naarm Melbourne.

Image credit: Richard Leigh

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This podcast episode is shared with deep thanks to Aunty Dr Esme Bamblett, Safina Stewart, as well as Richard Leigh and Oka Music for their contribution to our special NAIDOC Week Podcast series. 

🎵Valley of the Kings, from the Sunset Sessions album