In this episode Cameron Edwards interviews Michael Reynolds, the chair of the APA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee, about his journey and the art of truth listening.

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 Michael

I am an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist working in private practice and as an academic at the Australian Catholic University, embedding First Peoples’ perspectives into the physiotherapy program. I am also the chair of the APA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Committee, working towards Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in understanding and health outcomes in Australia. 

Country (from): Wiradjuri man grew up on Wallumadegal land (Eastwood, Sydney)
Country (currently living): Garigal land (northern Sydney)  
Favourite Indigenous word: Yindyamarra (Wiradjuri - respect)
Song of choice: Wiyathul by Gurrumul Yunipingu

Listen to The Deadly Physios playlist on Spotify.
Watch the ABC's You Can't Ask That (Series 1, Indigenous episode) as mentioned in the podcast.

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
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.