Yorgas Yarning

04/02/2025

I've just reached 300 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each and every one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

07/01/2025

Wipe the slate clean from 2024. Colour your world anew in 2025! 👍🏽👏🏽🎉🤩💖

06/01/2025

05/01/2025

I’ve had the privilege of meeting Sharyn, such a wonderful, humble and talented Yorga. Read her story below 🩷🌸🍃

When Whadjuk yorga Sharyn Egan speaks about the trauma, deep loss and displacement experienced by generation after generation of mob, herself included, she does so through her critically acclaimed art.

Her paintings, sculptures, weaving and site installations are influenced by her lived experience as a member of the Stolen Generation. Egan was taken from her moort at the age of three and held at the New Norcia Mission until she turned 13 – never to see her parents again.

Much of Egan’s art provides talks to this heartbreak and of Noongar culture itself. It’s seen her awarded prestigious and prominent public art commissions, at Perth Stadium, on Elizabeth Quay, in Yagan Square and at the Scarborough Beach Redevelopment. She is a frequent exhibitor and invited artist at Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi and Cottesloe.

Egan was a smash-hit at last year’s Cottesloe Sculptures By The Sea with her piece, Balga Boola – Bigsmob Balga, which grew throughout the exhibition into a blossoming field of Balga trees sprouting out of the beach sand. Audiences loved it because they were encouraged to help Egan weave colourful leaves to be added onto new Balga.

And if there’s one thing Egan loves as much as showcasing Aboriginal art, stories and knowledge on a world stage, it’s working with community.

In creating her masterpieces, Egan often uses materials such as ochre, resin and grasses that connect to boodja, especially her home near the lake system in the southern suburbs of Boorloo.

Egan’s career didn’t start until the age of 37, when she enrolled in a Diploma of Fine Arts at the Claremont School of Art in Perth.

Today, her creations live in the permanent collections of the National Museum of Australia, the Berndt Museum of Anthropology (University of Western Australia), the City of Bunbury, the Town of Vincent, the City of Cockburn and the City of Fremantle.

What Egan is doing to paint an accurate picture of Aboriginal history on an international stage has seen her welcomed as a worthy entrant to our inaugural Noongar Warrior Month. Woolah!

17/12/2024

Listen in Tues (tonight) 7-8pm (WST), Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm or catch the replay on Sat from 10-11am (WST).

Sharon G will be yarning with Vivienne Garrett, an Australian-based theatre, film and television actress.

One of Vivienne’s best known roles, was rebellious teenager Rose Godolfus, an original character in TV serial Number 96, her character was involved in numerous controversial storylines.

Vivienne now lives in the South West and is currently facilitating community workshops and contributing to the unique Saltwater-produced show “Busstop” in the Busselton Cultural Precinct which will take place in 2025.

Vivienne's career is nothing short of extraordinary. After graduating from NIDA, she leapt into the world of mainstream theatre and TV, collaborating with legends like Mel Gibson, Geoffrey Rush, and Jacki Weaver.

Her theatrical repertoire is vast and includes standout performances in Shakespearean classics and contemporary Australian plays alike. Notably, she's dazzled audiences in one-woman shows like "Dear Janet Rosenberg, Dear Mr. Kooning" and "Death of Minnie," and has earned acclaim for her directorial work, including the International Magdalena Festival selection, "Breast Stroke."

Beyond her artistic achievements, Vivienne is a dedicated educator, having lectured on Acting, Voice & Theatre across several prestigious institutions including WAAPA, ECU, Notre Dame, PAC, TAFTA, FTI & NIDA. Her passion for the arts extends to yoga and meditation, where she is also an accredited teacher.

The Saltwater Busstop project is a going to be incredible and we can't wait to see it unfold. The Busstop creative team includes; Kelton Pell, Phil Thomson, Janine Oxenham and Mark Howett.

Find out more about this fantastic project here: https://www.busseltonculturalprecinct.com.au/busstop

1. Vivienne Garrett
2.TV series Number 96
3. Measure for Measure, State Theatre Company South Australia
4. Promotional image for Busstop, Vivienne Garrett

10/12/2024

Listen in Tues night @7-8pm (WST), Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm or catch the replay on Sat from 10-11am (WST).

Sharon G will be yarning with Ming Johanson, Mother of Unicorns, CEO and mental health advocate who has spent over 14 years as a business and marketing strategist, helping businesses make a big impact. She built her own company, where creativity and mental well-being are core values.

Winner of the Women In Tech 20+ award, Ambassador for R U OK? CEO of Marketing Jumpstart, Ming is passionate about helping others find balance, especially in the high-pressure world of entrepreneurship. Ming’s mission is to help businesses thrive while advocating for mental health and resilience.

09/12/2024

🌟 VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
(Please like and comment on this post to help me reach some Facebook milestones!) 🙏🏽🎵🎙️

Are you passionate about music, storytelling, and supporting emerging artists?

I’m Sharon G, host and producer of the Noongar Radio Request Show, dedicated to showcasing the talent and stories of up-and-coming musicians in our community and beyond.

I’m looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this show a success:

🎙️ Interview Coordination – Help schedule and prepare interviews with emerging artists.
🎛️ Production Assistance – Support with recording, editing, and broadcasting episodes.
📣 Promotion & Outreach – Spread the word about the Noongar Radio Request Show and connect us with talented musicians to feature.
✍️ Story Development – Suggest and gather ideas for celebrating rising music stars.

💡 No prior experience needed—just a love for music, a willingness to learn, and a passion for uplifting new voices.

📌 If you’re interested, comment below or message me directly. Let’s work together to celebrate the next generation of amazing musicians!

Your support can help these artists shine and get the recognition they deserve.

With gratitude,
Sharon G
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08/12/2024

🌟 VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
(Please like my post and comment as I’m trying to achieve some Facebook milestones too) 🙏🏽🖤♥️💛

Do you have a passion for storytelling, community, and celebrating the voices of First Nation women?

I’m Sharon G, host and producer of Yorga Yarning - a radio show dedicated to sharing the inspirational stories of First Nation yorga (women) in our community and beyond!

I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with:

🎙️ Interview Coordination – Work with me to schedule and prepare guest interviews.

🎛️ Production Assistance – Help with recording, editing, and broadcasting episodes.

📣 Promotion & Outreach – Spread the word about Yorga Yarning and connect us with amazing women to feature.

✍️ Story Development – Suggest and gather ideas to celebrate powerful yarning stories.

💡 No prior experience needed—just a big heart, a willingness to learn, and a passion for uplifting voices that deserve to be heard.

📌 If you’re interested, comment below or send me a message. Let’s work together to showcase the strength, resilience, and achievements of First Nation yorga!

Your contribution can help keep these important stories alive and heard.

Love, Sharon G
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02/12/2024

Tune in Tues night 7-8pm (WST), Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio or catch the replay on Sat 7th Dec, from 10-11am (WST).

Sharon G will be yarning with Asha Bhat OAM, and CEO, Southern Aboriginal Corporation.

Asha will discuss SAC's suite of support services and priorities for the future.

She'll also share her passion for cricket and how it shapes her leadership journey.

In 2023, Asha was inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee: Business Category.

You can listen in by downloading the Community Radio Plus app or head to the Noongar Radio 100.9fm website.

30/10/2024

Kaya everyone, did you know that some of Wungening's moorditj healing workers will be representing us at this important community event tomorrow? ❤💛🖤

That's right, we'll have a stall packed full of good vibes and information at Moorditj Koort's Indigenous Health Expo in Medina from 10am. Manning the stall will be two super-djindas/superstars from our Rockingham Hub, Stacey and Helen. 💪🏽

You're invited to discover new pathways to wellness and connect with community at this fun free event for all the moort - with plenty of entertainment food and activities for the koolangka.

Don't be shame you mob, please come say kaya! 👋🏽



Hearing Australia SWAMS Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Diabetes WA City of Kwinana Trillion Trees Australia Epilepsy WA East Metropolitan Health Service North Metropolitan Health Service BreastScreen WA

29/10/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio. I’ll be having a yarn with Sharon Wood-Kenney (LHS of photo), WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee and 2025 ‘Call for Nominations’ Champion. Or catch the replay on Saturday from 10am.

Sharon Wood-Kenney has over 20 years’ experience volunteering and supporting the WA sports industry in various capacities, and a strong belief in sport as a vehicle for learning and connection. Sharon was inducted in the Sports category in 2020, and was recently appointed the inaugural Cultural Navigation Lead for SportWest (peak body for sport in WA).

NOMINATIONS for 2025 are open now, and close 4th December 2024. https://lnkd.in/gxHWwVHf

Photograph: Sharon Wood-Kenney & Laura Hunter, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries at the recent 2025 Launch.

22/10/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio or catch the replay on Sat 10am.

I’ll be having a yarn with Associate Professor Dr Lorraine Hammond CF AM, 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee.

As a teacher, Dr Hammond’s moral compass was piqued early when she met adolescents who could not read. Because of her determination to support children with reading difficulties, she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to travel overseas.

When she returned to WA, she invited the researchers she met to share their knowledge. Lorraine’s actions led to more teachers in WA aligning their reading instruction with research than any other State, and the outcome is a very changed trajectory of so many children’s lives.

If you are looking for some inspiration to nominate for 2025, tune in at 7pm tomorrow night, Tuesday 17 September, and be inspired by Lorraine Hammond’s passion.

Photograph: 2024 Ceremony

08/10/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio. I’ll be having a yarn with Hayley Parker-Close.

She is a wife and a mother with a big passion for the performing arts.

Hayley has an arts background that has seen her journey from her birthplace in South Africa, to New York, London, China and Australia.

A Registered RAD Ballet Teacher, Hayley also holds multiple tertiary qualifications in Dance, Musical Theatre and Dance Education.

Recently she has appeared on the singing reality show The Voice (2023) and many stage musicals including My Fair Lady, Mamma Mia, Chicago, Nine and Oliver, while also playing in TV commercials and short films.

Hayley is currently performing the lead role of Lilli Vanessi (Katherine) in Kiss Me Kate until 13th October 2024 at Dolphin Theatre, Crawley, WA. Tickets are available from https://www.ticketswa.com/event/kiss-me-kate

01/10/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio. I’ll be having a yarn with Whadjuk and Ballardong woman Glenda Kickett, CEO of Karla Kuliny Aboriginal Corporation and inductee into the Women’s Hall of Fame 2016.

Glenda Kickett belongs to the Whadjuk and Ballardong peoples of the Bibbulumun Nyungah nation from the South West, WA through both her mother and father’s family lines.

She is a Social Worker, having graduated from the University of Western Australia (UWA) in 1993; has a Master of Arts from Curtin University in Indigenous Research and Development in 2004; and is in the final stages of completing her PhD in Social Work at UWA, titled ‘Benanginy Dangalang’, Picking Everlastings, A Story to Listen and Learn.

In her capacity as a volunteer, Glenda is the Chairperson of NAIDOC Perth Inc. since 2008 and has been a member of NAIDOC Perth Inc since 2007, and also co-founder of the Miss NAIDOC Perth.

24/09/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio. I’ll be having a yarn with Sharon Wood-Kenney, WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee and 2025 ‘Call for Nominations’ Champion. Or catch the replay on Saturday from 10am.

Sharon Wood-Kenney has over 20 years’ experience volunteering and supporting the WA sports industry in various capacities, and a strong belief in sport as a vehicle for learning and connection. Sharon was inducted in the Sports category in 2020, and was recently appointed the inaugural Cultural Navigation Lead for SportWest (peak body for sport in WA).

NOMINATIONS for 2025 are open now, and close 4th December 2024. https://lnkd.in/gxHWwVHf

Photograph: Sharon Wood-Kenney & Laura Hunter, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries at the recent 2025 Launch.

19/09/2024

Congratulations Jessica Mauboy 👶 🍼 ❤️

The Australian artist has some major personal news.

17/09/2024

Tonight tune into Yorga Yarning on 100.9fm Noongar Radio or catch the replay on Sat 10am.

I’ll be having a yarn with Associate Professor Dr Lorraine Hammond CF AM, 2024 WA Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee.

As a teacher, Dr Hammond’s moral compass was piqued early when she met adolescents who could not read. Because of her determination to support children with reading difficulties, she was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to travel overseas.

When she returned to WA, she invited the researchers she met to share their knowledge. Lorraine’s actions led to more teachers in WA aligning their reading instruction with research than any other State, and the outcome is a very changed trajectory of so many children’s lives.

If you are looking for some inspiration to nominate for 2025, tune in at 7pm tomorrow night, Tuesday 17 September, and be inspired by Lorraine Hammond’s passion.

Photograph: 2024 Ceremony