In this powerful and uplifting episode, recorded live at Yabun Festival 2025, we celebrate Survival Day on January 26. Join me as I connect with incredible voices from across the community in a spirit of resilience, pride, and joy.

Set on Gadigal Country at Victoria Park in Sydney, guests share their reflections on the significance of January 26, the challenges faced by First Nations people, and the importance of coming together as a community to celebrate survival, connection, and black excellence. Highlights include stories of thriving Indigenous businesses, the growth of Yabun over the years, and the safe, joyful energy that defines the festival.

Whether you’re a regular attendee or someone new to Yabun, this episode invites you to feel the love, solidarity, and vibrancy that make this gathering truly special. Don’t miss this celebration of culture, connection, and community! ✨

Links & Resources:

• • Yabun Festival
    Learn more about Yabun, its history, and upcoming events:
    Yabun Festival Official Website

  • 13 YARN
    Australia’s first 24/7 national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Call 13 92 76 or visit:
    13 YARN Official Website

  • Support Indigenous Businesses
    Explore and support Indigenous businesses like those featured at Yabun:

    • Clothing the Gaps Merchandise: Clothing the Gaps Store
    • Gammin Threads: Gammin Threads Instagram

  • Watch '88' Documentary
    The documentary capturing the 1988 Bicentennial protests and Aboriginal rights movements.

  • Follow the Artists
    Keep up with some of the incredible talent featured at Yabun:

    • JK-47: JK-47 Instagram

  • The Walkabout Barber
    Learn about their incredible work in mental health, trauma recovery, and community building:
    The Walkabout Barber Website

  • Deadly Mentors
    Explore mentorship programs and resources by First Nations people:
    https://www.instagram.com/deadly_mentorz/reels/

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The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do.

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