Unlike a lot of Noongars living under the Native Welfare act, Aunty Muriel had a carefree childhood. She grew up on the outskirts of York with her parents and brothers and sisters. Her mum and dad kept safe from the police and welfare, by living in the bush, under the radar. It was only later in life, Aunty Muriel would realise just how lucky she was to have that childhood. This is her story.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC studios Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Albert and Aunty Irene McNamara met when they were teenagers and both working at a market in West Perth. Albert was in the fruit section and Irene at the Butchers. Sixty years later they're still together.

So what's their secret to such a long, successful marriage? And how did losing a finger, get them a house? We'll find out all about that and much, much more in this lively conversation with Mr and Mrs McNamara!

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC Studios Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Noel truly believes sharing this knowledge is our path to a better future. He has been an author, cultural guide, Elder in Residence and leader of many reconciliation projects. This is his story.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC Studios Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Aunty Margaret is a trailblazer. In our yarn today we'll hear how this smart kid from the bush went on to revolutionise health care services for Aboriginal people in Western Australia. A life’s work that earned her an Honorary Doctorate of Science.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Ben is now into his eighties, but you’ll still find him rousing up the crowd at demonstrations and rallies. For years he’s campaigned against Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, police brutality, homelessness racism and of course, land rights and sovereignty. This is his story.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

For the past few years Uncle Farley Garlett has had a seat at the table with Perth Council’s top brass - a far cry from his days as an ATSIC commissioner when he couldn’t even get a foot in the door.

A lot has changed since then and he’s bloody proud to be a part of it.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Uncle Walter grew up not knowing his heritage or culture, as he says - not white, not black, not wanted. But all that changed when he met the love of his life, proud Ballardong Noongar yorga Doolann Leisha Eatts - she not only helped him unlock the secrets of his past, Uncle Walter says she saved his life.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Sound Engineer and Editor: Jemma King
Recorded on location at Uncle Walters house.
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Before respected Ballardong Whaduk Elder Doolann Leisha Eatts passed away in March 2022 she recorded this interview as part of Community Arts Network's Elder's legacy project. It was her wish that this story be preserved and shared so future generations know the true history of this land.

This interview includes harrowing accounts of a massacre witnessed by her grandmother.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.