Listen "Chat with Rach McPhail - Place Names in Addresses"
Episode Synopsis
It was my great pleasure to chat with Gomeroi woman, Rach McPhail today. Rach is the brains, heart and hard work behind @place_names_in_addresses campaign, advocating for the use of traditional place names in addresses. The campaign has gained huge momentum, going from an idea in 2020 to the recent move by Australia Post to include traditional place names in their guidelines for addressing mail. We talk about how Rach turned an idea into a reality, how she feels about being a leader, her experience of discovering her Aboriginal heritage in her thirties, why it matters for indigenous and non-indigenous people to see traditional place names in mainstream use, and lots more. Honestly, I could have chatted with Rach all day. Connect with Rach on Instagram at instagram.com/place_names_in_addressesSign the petition for Australia Post to collate a comprehensive and accurate database of traditional place names, by consulting with Elders and First Nations knowledge-holders of each Country here:https://www.change.org/p/australia-post-add-traditional-place-names-to-australian-addresses-and-create-a-database-of-traditional-place-namesAnd see Australia Post’s updated guidelines here: https://auspost.com.au/sending/check-sending-guidelines/addressing-guidelines Let's Connect! Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. You can find out more about my business, Eve Studio at evestudio.com.au or follow us on instagram: @_evestudio_ I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much! 🙏💗
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