Uncle Walter grew up not knowing his heritage or culture, as he says - not white, not black, not wanted. But all that changed when he met the love of his life, proud Ballardong Noongar yorga Doolann Leisha Eatts - she not only helped him unlock the secrets of his past, Uncle Walter says she saved his life. Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.Presenter: Phil Walleystack Producer: Michelle White Sound Engineer and Editor: Jemma King Recorded on location at Uncle Walters house. Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack

Uncle Farley Garlett

In this podcast series we explore the lives and experiences of Noongar Elders living in Boorloo (Perth).

Hosted by Noongar performer and story teller, Phil Walleystack, their stories reveal powerful and at times heartbreaking accounts of what it was like growing up Aboriginal in Australia, treated like outsiders and second class citizens on their own land.

Listen to our Elders as they share another layer of history – one that has always been there, just kept in the shadows.

Ni! means listen was produced by Community Arts Network in partnership with the City of Perth and with support from the ABC.

Presenter: Phil Walleystack
Producer: Michelle White
Editor: Jemma King
Recorded at ABC Studios Perth
Theme music: Strong by Phil Walleystack