Press & Interviews
Welcome to the press archive for Caroline Kell and Blak Wattle Collective. Here you’ll find conversations, interviews and features spanning First Nations wellbeing, anti racism, burnout prevention, leadership, and the power of story.
These are yarns shared across podcasts, print and digital platforms. We hope they offer moments of learning, reflection and connection—wherever you’re listening or reading from.
IndigenousX
Why Invasion Day is different this year, and how to look after yourself
This year, Caroline reflects, our mobs are carrying more than their fair share, and it's a reminder of the importance of looking after ourselves.
Inherited Podcast
At 10 years old, Caroline inherited her mother's memoir, a relic that would help her make sense of her own story. Today, she bravely opens up about her raw healing journey after surviving childhood sexual abuse.
Caroline Kell on surviving intergenerational trauma
ABC News
The qualified counsellor runs and owns a coaching and consultancy business in Naarm/Melbourne, which works with individuals and organisations to help First Nations people avoid burnout.
How cherishing the small moments helps counsellor Caroline Kell find work-life balance
Urban List
Tune In To These 13 Epic Indigenous Podcasts
A proud Mbarbrum woman, you need to check out Caroline Kell’s brilliant podcast Yarning Up. Featuring insightful conversations with First Nations leaders, thinkers, creators, activists and entrepreneurs.
Beyond the Valley
Victorian New Year's festival
The Podcast Stage will feature 'The Maria Thattil Show', 'The Mason Cox Show', 'Where's Your Head At' hosted by 'Love Island' fan favourites, Anna & Matt, Jamo and Dylan, plus 'Yarning Up First Nations Stories' with Caroline Kell and more.
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Beyond the Binary
Ted x Cecil Street
An inspiring day of connection and community in the heart of South Melbourne as we champion ideas and celebrate individuals that oppose, stretch and challenge the barriers of modern society.
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One Wild Wide
With Pru Chapman
Caroline Kell is a proud Aboriginal woman, TEDX Speaker, and founder of Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting. We touch on Caroline's personal story that delves into her Matriarchal lineage, showcasing both its strength and setbacks, which have shaped her identity and resilience.
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Black Burnout
BLA.C.K Medicine
For Indigenous workers the tension between kinship and familial responsibilities and those of the workplace are often keenly felt. Strong family ties have been a key to survival for many Indigenous peoples, but financial and emotional obligations to large family networks can cause stress.
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Steps to building an anti-racistworkplace
This Working Life: ABC RN
This episode will cover the multifaceted approach of anti-racism education in the workplace and offer some solutions to address the psychological impacts of racism.
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First Nations Burnout with Caroline Kell
Ramona Magazine
Its complex and enduring issue, but understanding burnout as a systemic issue and the ongoing labour we have endured in this colony, is a useful place to start.
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The Latch
“Hosted by proud Mbarbrum woman and founder of Blak Wattle coaching, Caroline Kell, Yarning Up features great and enlivening conversations with Indigenous leaders and thinkers.”
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Know Better, Do Better: The Best Aussie Podcasts to Educate Yourself on Indigenous History
ABC: Ladies we need to talk
Burnout
Yumi Stynes learns why so many of us are feeling utterly burnt out and how we can repair our sizzled-selves when we're running on empty.
The Priestess Podcast
Aboriginal science & Stories
Caroline is the Founder of Blak Wattle Coaching and Consulting, a 100% Indigenous owned agency. She coaches and mentors First Nations leaders and business owners to feel safe in the workplace, to have big goals and take up space.
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Refinery 29
‘We’re Tired’: The Unique Burnout Experienced By First Nations Women
Representation of First Nations people in workplaces will only be truly meaningful when organisations prioritise staff wellness and safety and recognise that addressing burnout is critical and necessary.
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The Guardian
An Aboriginal-led approach saved communities from Covid.
Caroline Kell has held senior Aboriginal affairs positions in the Victorian state government. In February she joined the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation as executive director of policy, advocacy, research and communications.
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