Mandawuy Yunupingu: Australian Story episode (2009)

Description

This episode of Australian Story covers the life story of Mandawuy Yunupingu, lead singer of the band Yothu Yindi, and his experience of being diagnosed with kidney disease. The episode screened on ABC TV on 19 October 2009. Mandawuy's idea is to use his life story as an example for people back in his own community. It is a moving story with some key messages about chronic kidney disease.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This a valuable resource for health professionals working with Indigenous people in remote, rural or urban communities. It is relevant for all age groups as a means of highlighting the impact chronic kidney disease has on the sufferers and their families.

Contact details

Australian Story ABC TV
GPO Box 9994
Brisbane QLD 4001
Ph: (07) 3377 5249
Fax: (07) 3377 5233

Links

• View resource: Message from Mandawuy - transcript
• View information: Mandawuy Yunupingu: Australian Story episode
• View website: Australian Story

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