Good Job

Tuesday 9 - 11 am

In English.

The program explores the world of Indigenous people in the workforce and documents the lives of real people.

Presented by Melbourne comedian and Indigenous activist Shiralee Hood.

Email Shiralee.

Shiralee was a workshop leader in 3CR's 2008 Beyond the Bars project. Here she is with women at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre in July 2008. Photograph by Justin McManus from The Age.

CRAM Guide June 2008

Stand-up comedian and Indigenous activist Shiralee Hood began broadcasting at 3CR in 2007.

Her program, Good Job on Tuesdays 9 – 11am, explores the world of Indigenous people in the workforce and documents real people’s lives.

Here Shiralee Hood gives The Answers at 3CR…

I came to 3CR because…
It’s a community-supported base where I felt like I could have a free voice.

What is the best thing about being a radio broadcaster?
Working through the airwaves to support community voices.

What is the hardest thing about producing and presenting radio?
Making sure that you have a full show!

If you were ruler for the day what would be the one thing you would change?
The amount of time that people put into their work – if we spent that much time putting it in to our families our family units would be stronger.

If you were cleaner of the world where would you start?
The governmental policies need a good clean and cultural education.

What were you like when you were ten?
Good fun, sports, ‘girls just wanna have fun’. But I’ve always wanted something better for Indigenous people.

What is your favourite sound?
A child laughing.

Where do you escape to?
The river and the trees.

What makes you happy to be alive?
My family and observing the community.

If 3CR was a meal what would it be like?
A big kangaroo dahl with lots of vegetables.

Why should listeners tune into your program?
To find out what Indigenous people are doing in their community.