Radio Programs & Audio Resources

Together ARDS and Yolŋu Radio have decades of experience producing community driven audio resources. Educational and entertainment, our primary focus is creating a space where communities can share their stories.

If you are interested in telling a story on the radio, or producing a education resource please get in touch below. Find all our past radio programs and other dhawu on our SOUNDCLOUD page below. If you are looking for a specific audio resource, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, or visit out resources page for more.

 Health

NUTRITION

ALPA's Nutrition Team have teamed up with Yolŋu Radio to develop and record a series of Nutrition messages from ALPA staff across Arnhem Land

VOLATILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE - LEAD

The latest installment of Yolŋu Radio's ongoing series exploring Volatile Substance Abuse in the Yolŋu context.

ASBESTOS-PUY DHAWU

A 5 part series covering the Asbestos Story

AVGAS HEALTH & SAFETY

Featuring Yolngu Radio's CSA's about the dangers of sniffing AvGas and supporting our young people for a safe, healthy, happy future.

PETROL SNIFFING

in this series of programs Dr Jamie talks with Ganygulpa and Bulkanhawuy about petrol sniffing and its effects on our brain.

RHEUMATIC FEVER & RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE

In this comprehensive radio series, with 14 programs, Dr Alyssa Vass is joined by Yolngu consultants to explain the complex diseases of Rheumatic Fever (RF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) – including how it occurs, prevention, management and ongoing treatment. An essential resource for any Yolngu at risk of, or with a diagnosis of, RF or RHD.

EXPLORING NUTRITION

This 6-part series of radio programs, with Dr Alyssa and Bulkanhawuy, explores some common questions about food and nutrition, using Yolngu understanding of food groups to explore European (Balanda) food groups and healthy nutrition guidelines.

BLOOD PRESSURE

In this series Dr Jamie Mapleson talks with Yolngu consultants about blood pressure.

SUGAR & SOFT DRINKS

In this 9 part series, Dr Alyssa Vass, linguist Yurrandjil Dhurrkay, Djimbuluku Dhurrkay and Health worker Helen Guyupul discuss a range of health issues associated with soft drinks.

CANCER: A PERSONAL STORY

In this three part series Daphne Munurrgitj talks with Dr Alyssa Vass (Galikali) and Joy Bulkanhawuy about her journey with breast cancer. Yolŋu Matha with some English

CANCER EDUCATION

This 9 part series explores the foundational concepts required to understand how cancer forms, as well as general symptoms and treatment options. Presented by Dr Alyssa Vass and Yolŋu consultants Yurrandjil and Wäŋgarr.

EAR HEALTH

This 6-part series explores the anatomy of the ear and how our ears and brain work together to allow us to hear. It then goes on to discuss middle ear infections and what happens if we don’t get them treated. Yolŋu Matha with some English

Economics & Governance

LOCAL DECISION MAKING

Yo, dhaŋu ŋanapu ŋarru bukmak dhäwu ŋäma dhawitjan Yolŋu Radio-murru!

Ga djinaku warrawuŋ Bulkanhawuywuŋ, Yirriṉiṉbawuŋ ga Gawurawuŋ, ga dhanal ŋarru dhäwu rakaram ga bayikuy nhäpawuy Local Decision Making, dhanal banha yäkum. Djinakum warrawuŋ ŋanapu ŋarru ŋäma dhanaliŋguŋ ḻurrkunkuŋ yolŋuwuŋ, banha dhäwu banha nhä dhanal yaka ŋamaŋamayun Gapmanthu.

ECONOMIC LITERACY PROGRAMS

This extensive radio series explores a large range of economic issues, with the aim of assisting Yolngu to understanding the contemporary economic system and how it relates to traditional economies as well as new businesses. Yolŋu Matha with some English

GROSS NATIONAL INCOME & HAPPINESS

This 4-part radio series explores the meaning behind the terms Gross National Income, commonly used as a proxy measure for a successful nation. The series goes on to explore another concept – Gross National Happiness, and in particular looks at how Yolngu understand their own communities and lives from these two points of view.

ID & CITIZENSHIP

In this 5-part series of radio programs Dr Jamie, Wapiriny and Yinin talk about identification and the rights of citizenship in Australia.

Social & Wellbeing

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Audio programs developed by ARDS on the topic of suicide prevention.

RAYPIRRI RADIO SERIES

This 9 part radio series explores the history and current status of ‘Raypirri’ often referred to as discipline but encompassing the raising of Yolŋu children to become good responsible members of society.

CYCLE OF VIOLENCE RADIO PLAYS

This unique series explores an understanding of the dynamics of family violence using a unique metaphor developed in partnership with Yolŋu – traditional knowledge about the cycle of the seasons. Yolŋu Matha with some English

POKIES STORY

Nhaliy dhu Yolŋuy yutjuwaḻakum mari beŋur pokies-ŋur?

Finding a pathway to reduce harms caused by pokies.

These programs tell the dhuḏi dhäwu (deep story) about gambiliŋ ga pokies.

Environment

RENEWABLE ENERGY

CLIMATE CHANGE

This 4-part radio series explores the underlying concepts associated with carbon dioxide and global warming and uses unique metaphors to help Yolngu understand these new and complex concepts and issues in a meaningful way.

CYCLONES

ROAD SAFETY

A series of Road safety messages in Yolngu Matha, produced in conjunction with the Community Broadcasting Foundation. These messages take a particular focus on driving in a remote setting.

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