Cameron Edwards APAM, has a yarn with Deadly physio Matthew Hoffman APAM, about the importance of connection to Country and the power of clinical yarning.

Warning
​Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following episode may contain the names and voices of people who are deceased. 

A bit about Mathew

I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2019 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree. I am a proud Woolwonga and Larrakia man, reigning from the Pine Creek/Burrundie and Darwin regions.

Throughout University and post-graduate experience, I developed skills across a variety of areas, having worked in private practice, aged care and Indigenous health sectors. I have extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal/sporting based injuries, neurological and vestibular conditions. 

Indigenous Health has always been at the heart of my interest in physiotherapy, believing in a more holistic approach to treatment, which is what attracted me to working with Active Performance.

Country (from): Woolwonga of Pine Creek/Burrundie region and Larrakia of Darwin region
Country (currently living): Gimuy-walubarra yidi (Cairns)
Favourite Indigenous word: Corroboree (gathering, celebrating)
One word that sums up what Reconciliation or Closing the Gap looks like: Acknowledgement
Song of choice: My Island Home by Warumpi Band 

Listen to The Deadly Physios playlist on Spotify.
 

Credits

Creators: Marko Stechiwskyj and Clare Pickering
Producer: Clare Pickering
Editors: Clare Pickering and Ali Aitken
Post-production: Ali Aitken
Artwork: Emma Bamblett
Theme music: Rudi Louis Taylor-Bragge
APA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Officer: Lowana Williams and Alyce Merritt
APA marketing team:  Nichola Stamatakos and Barbara Karametos
APA graphic designer: Mick Hibbert
APA communications: Claire Macuz
Website design: Eddy Kim

Thank you to The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies for helping us locate our Country.