Cameron Edwards APAM, has a yarn with Deadly physio Mia Beattie about the history of Lutrawita's (Tasmania) First Nations people, her journey as a proud Palawa woman and the great change that is happening with Reconciliation and Closing the Gap.

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 Mia

I am a proud Palawa woman from North-West Lutrawita. I am speaking on behalf of my ancestors who did not have this opportunity. I am guided by my strong lineage who cared for our Country so graciously.

I am currently working on Wilyakali Country in outback NSW as a physiotherapist at the Broken Hill hospital.

Country (from): Lutrawita (Tasmania)
Country (currently living): Wilyakali (Far west NSW - Broken Hill)
Favourite Indigenous word: Tidda (sister)
One word that sums up what Reconciliation or Closing the Gap looks like: Consideration
Song of choice: Ziggy Ramo & Paul Kelly – Little Things 

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.