Whadjuk Radio
Award Winning Program
Thursdays 12.30pm - 2.30pm 
The launch of Perth’s only Indigenous youth radio program, Whadjuk Radio in March 2007 was the result of months of work behind the scenes between 6EBA-FM, Yorgum Aboriginal Family Counselling, Yirra Yaakin and Abmusic College. We were priveleged to have Lee West (didge), Peter Nelson & son Ben from "Common Ground" perform the Emu Dance at the opening of Whadjuk Radio.
Whadjuk Radio's first producer and presenter Kylie Farmer at the time was also the Community Liasion Officer at Yirra Yaakin, an actor and also enjoys MC'ing events such as International Women’s Day. Kylie has now moved on to bigger and better things.
2007 NAIDOC week Youth award recipient Ethel Wallam is another presenter on Whadjuk Radio. Ethel is the College Coordinator for Abmusic and mother to three children.
Whadjuk Radio is a community program in the true sense of the word, with information on culture, arts, issues, courses and employment. Whadjuk Radio also supports local Indigenous musicians with live performances on the program. Minister Michelle Roberts launches ...
6EBA and PALS partner up !
Riverlands and the Autumn Centre have participated in the award-winning PALS project for the past two years and are planning to extend their involvement in future years.
Mrs Roberts said PALS was a school-based program that encouraged students to become actively involved in reconciliation, building understanding and strengthening relationships with the indigenous community. It was a joint initiative of the Department of Indigenous Affairs and BHP Billiton Iron Ore.
“During the past four years, PALS has been the platform for some very exciting projects, but not every school finds it easy to arrange visitsf rom indigenous people. Artists and elders are not always available to talk of their culture at times convenient to schools,” she said.
“Through the Whadjuk radio program, indigenous leaders and youth are able to reach out to the community allowing so many more people the opportunity to hear and discuss indigenous culture and history..
Broadcast skills for Indigenous Students
Year 10 students from surrounding high schools enjoyed their first session with facilitator Derek Nannup from Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Theatre Company. This is the first of a series of workshops which will teach the students all about making radio, the elements, media law, researching, conducting an interview and presenting information on air. Students will also learn technical skills, such as digital audio editing and panelling for a radio program.
Yahning Mia will also address some serious issues such as family violence through interviews with Aboriginal counselling services and DCD employees.
The broadcast series has been funded through the Department of Community Development’s Indigenous Community Partnership Fund. Many organisations have helped 6EBA with planning the course including YirraYaakin, Abmusic, Outcare, Yorgum and the City of Bayswater.
If you are interested in having broadcast workshops and a live broadcast from your school, please contact the Station on 9371 3325 or email the manager@6eba.com.au
NAIDOC funding for outside broadcast
The Department of Indigenous Affairs has approved funding to for a live outside broadcast from a NAIDOC event in July this year.
Michelle Roberts, Minister for Indigenous Affairs today sent through her congratulations today on 6EBA’s success in the 2007 NAIDOC funding submission.
The grant will enable 6EBA’s Whadjuk Radio to broadcast live from the NAIDOC Family Day on Thursday June 12 from Ashfield Reserve, Ashfield.
Kylie Farmer and Ethel Wallam will be presenting this special edition of Whadjuk Radio, with special guests from the NAIDOC Family Day featured on the program.
Michelle Roberts, Minister for Indigenous Affairs today sent through her congratulations today on 6EBA’s success in the 2007 NAIDOC funding submission.
The grant will enable 6EBA’s Whadjuk Radio to broadcast live from the NAIDOC Family Day on Thursday June 12 from Ashfield Reserve, Ashfield.
Kylie Farmer and Ethel Wallam will be presenting this special edition of Whadjuk Radio, with special guests from the NAIDOC Family Day featured on the program.
NAIDOC Outside Broadcast
The Whadjuk Radio team spent a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon at the NAIDOC Week Family Day at Ashfield Reserve on Thursday 12 July. Kylie Farmer and Ethel Wallam were joined by Nestor Zimmerman, who was on school holidays.
The team interviewed Larry Kickett, Danny Ford [DIA] and Bianca Turvey (emerging country artist).
The team interviewed Larry Kickett, Danny Ford [DIA] and Bianca Turvey (emerging country artist).
6EBA presenter wins NAIDOC award
Whadjuk Radio presenter Ethel Wallam was awarded a 2007 NAIDOC Perth award in the Youth category for her work with the program.
Ms. Wallam (29) said she was excited to receive the award for doing something she was so passionate about. “I enjoy keeping indigenous people informed about special events and just getting their music played and letting the non-indigenous people know about it” she said.
Ms. Wallam said that raising her children – Rondelle (9), Jaeleigh (8) and Kenzi (5) – was also rewarding, and with the help of her family she is able to juggle the different roles.
In the NAIDOC award winner’s summary Ms. Wallam was praised as an “inspirational role model and leader within the Perth Community”.
(Edited from Southern Gazette article July 24 2007)
Whadjuk Radio presenter Ethel Wallam was awarded a 2007 NAIDOC Perth award in the Youth category for her work with the program.
Ms. Wallam (29) said she was excited to receive the award for doing something she was so passionate about. “I enjoy keeping indigenous people informed about special events and just getting their music played and letting the non-indigenous people know about it” she said.
Ms. Wallam said that raising her children – Rondelle (9), Jaeleigh (8) and Kenzi (5) – was also rewarding, and with the help of her family she is able to juggle the different roles.
In the NAIDOC award winner’s summary Ms. Wallam was praised as an “inspirational role model and leader within the Perth Community”.
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