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Associate Professor Sadie Heckenberg is a proud Wiradjuri woman, living and working on Nipaluna Country.

Living with dyslexia, Sadie initially struggled in her studies. However, with support from her mum and her university lecturer, and with thanks to a grant that allowed her to purchase a laptop, Sadie conquered the academic world.

Sadie is now Academic Director (Aboriginal Engagement) at the University of Tasmania, after completing her PhD on protecting indigenous knowledge through oral history and culturally safe research practices in 2018.

A member of Ember Connect's Board, Sadie's story of how she went from not being able to read or write at age 11, to becoming an Associate Professor and travelling the world to meet with First Nations people is joyful listening.

References

• Join Ember Connect
• Ember Connect Game Changer Grants - Tertiary Round (closing Friday 7 Feb)
• Contact Sadie at sadie.heckenberg@utas.edu.au
• Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls, changing communities
• UTAS Research Project artwork commission - more details available soon

Ember Connect Live is a free membership community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. It’s a living and breathing meeting place where we can gather, share stories and experiences, learn, and grow.

Ember Connect Live also provides another space where non-Indigenous women (our Allies), can learn, grow and be part of meaningful conversations.

Our platform is unique because we provide separate spaces for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and non-Indigenous women to connect and communicate but importantly, we provide a THIRD space where we can all learn and grow together.

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Welcome to Wildfire, a podcast brought to you by Ember Connect. Ember Connect is a free, digital platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and allies.

In this episode we’re talking about January 26 with Jody Nunn, who is a first generation Australian ally and the CEO of Reconciliation WA.

Australia is the only country that celebrates an invasion and genocide, and yet it’s safe to say both Narelle and Tess left this conversation feeling uplifted and positive about the future.

Jody’s advice on discussing facts and calling people in (rather than out) was particularly beneficial for allies. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

Links

• Reconciliation WA
• Reconciliation Australia
• The Australian Wars on SBS
• Ember Connect

References

• Noongar Culture
• Wadjela, wedjela - Noongar slang for a white person
• Moorditj - Noongar word meaning hard, solid or strong; in slang it means good, the best.

About Wildfire
Wildfire is about sparking meaningful conversations that matter to Ember Connect’s members and allies.

This podcast creates a space to amplify voices, share stories, and explore topics that drive change, connection, and personal and professional growth.

By bringing these conversations to life, we aim to inspire action, deepen understanding, and strengthen the collective impact of the Ember Connect network.

A huge thanks to our guests for sharing their knowledge, insights, time and passion with us.

To find out more about Ember Connect, visit emberconnect.com.au or email info@emberconnect.com.au.

Ember Connect Live is a free membership community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women. It’s a living and breathing meeting place where we can gather, share stories and experiences, learn, and grow.

Ember Connect Live also provides another space where non-Indigenous women (our Allies), can learn, grow and be part of meaningful conversations.

Our platform is unique because we provide separate spaces for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and non-Indigenous women to connect and communicate but importantly, we provide a THIRD space where we can all learn and grow together.

Join Ember Connect now, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.