Stay Strong
Stay Strong is an animated podcast series by young mob, for young mob.
Featuring art created by young Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) mob from the Narrun Yana Art Collective and VACCA’s Art Mentoring Program, it promotes resilience through storytelling led by young Victorians, its themes gathering around topics of stolen generations, racism, self-love, community and family, and the impact of social media.
“Young Koories of this land now called Australia, you are the Custodians, Educators and Ambassadors of the oldest, continuous and resilient culture in the world.”
—Uncle Jim Berg
Credits
Storytellers: Emma Bastable, Uncle Jim Berg, Baker Boy, Bradley Hill, Uncle Archie Roach and Maurial Spearim
Interviewers: Sabrina Connelly-Carpenter, Jahtayo Dwyer, Nickolas Geddes, Jennifer Muleta and Teaka Williams
Creative Director: Genevieve Grieves
Producer: Andrea Distefano
Producer and Mentor: Lisa Pellegrino
Artists: Cheyeanne, Gurrendah, Jessica-Rose, Nakia Cadd, Rubii Red, Sab and Shyane, from the Narrun Yana Art Collective and VACCA’s Art Mentoring Program
Animator: Sharin Yofitasari
Sound Design: Jenn Leonforte
Created on the Traditional Country of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people in Victoria. Always was, always will be.
Special thanks to Sarah Diplock, the VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency) community and the GARUWA team.