Warning: This episode includes some non-graphic discussion of family violence and post-traumatic stress. If you need support, help is available through 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

Tanya McDonald is a proud Kirrae Whurrong, Gundijitmarra, Gunai Kurnai woman, and Workplace Assessor in Children, Health and Community at Charles Darwin University in Alice Springs.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students reach their full potential through further education pathways.Tanya speaks with Jess about Closing the Gap targets: (6) students reach their full potential through further education pathways; and (7) youth are engaged in employment or education.

Listen Learn Respect is the National Apology Foundation’s motto – and the name of this podcast. The not-for-profit foundation was set up after Prime Minister Kevin Rudd left politics to monitor progress in Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. In this series of Listen, Learn, Respect, host and National Apology Foundation co-chair Jessica Rudd takes a closer look at some of these targets with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are working to close the gap. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work – the Turrbal and Jagera peoples – and the Traditional Owners of the lands you are listening on. Feedback: info@nationalapology.org.au

Credits Host: Jessica Rudd. Executive Producer: Melanie Arnost. Music: Tioli by RONA. Recording: River City Studios.