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Backchat on FBi Radio - 94.5FM 

In the tragedy of what 2020 was, Rebekah managed to land a volunteer position on Backchat as a Digital Producer. Backchat is FBi Radio politics and current affairs show, an alternative to talkback radio. During her time as a Digital Producer, Rebekah also fulfilled reporter and presenter positions. 

Rebekah's responsibility as a Digital Producer includes: 

- Editing and uploading podcasts. 

-  Managing social media profiles including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

- Live-tweeting and responding to listeners. 

- Designing and producing social media posts. 

- Editing and publishing content. 

During her time as a Digital Producer, Rebekah has launched two shows on Backchat's Instagram, Backbites and Voxpopin'. Rebekah Continues to work with Backchat whilst presenting on The Snacc Pacc with Del & Bek. 

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HOMELESS PEOPLE AND THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE, NSW YOUTH WEEK, AND YOUTH NEWS MEDIA 

This week on Backchat, we question whether the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout is accomodating homeless people. Then Chantelle and Charles chat with Sydney filmmaker Amira about the suburb of Miller, and how more areas can better support young people. Finally, we crack into the FriendlyJordies vs Triple J Hack video and discuss the news young people want to hear.

This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, Sana Shaikh and Tanita Razaghi.

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BOYCOTT PENRITH BURGER JOINT, THE CHANGING FACE OF AUSSIE HIP HOP, AND RISE OF HUNTSMAN SPIDERS

This week, Chantelle Al-Khouri speaks to Wiradjuri woman and founder of Blak Business, Olivia Williams, about the boycott movement against Penrith burger joint, Downtown Brooklyn. Producer Rebekah Manibog speaks to the winner of Acclaim All Star Award's Rookie of the Year, Barkaa, about the changing face of Australian of hip hop. And arachnologist Dr. Lizzy Lowe joins us live to explain why huntsman spiders numbers are on the rise. This episode was produced by Millie Roberts, Rebekah Manibog, and Vanessa Lim 

 

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Quarantine Chrissy, #STOPTHEKILLINGSPH + MORE

On the last EP of the year and the 1-hour special, Backchat explores the topics of spending Christmas in Quarantine, #STOPTHEKILLINGSPH, New Year celebrations and more. 

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NAIDOC WEEK 2020 

In this episode, in a NAIDOC week special, Backchat explores a range of inspiring First Nations stories. We chat with Wiradjuri Brotherboy Hayden Moon about long-standing gender diversity in First Nations communities, and how colonisation has affected gender binaries. Backchat Digital Producer Rebekah Manibog also sat down with Ngen'gi Wumirri artist and hunter Kieren Karritpul to explore how his award-wining fashion designs have served as an important vehicle for Indigenous storytelling. Our final guest, Gomeroi woman Rachael McPhail, joins us to discuss her campaign to have First Nations place names included in all Australian postal addresses.

This episode of Backchat was brought to you by Rebekah Manibog, Vanessa Lim, Millie Roberts, Tanita Razaghi and Eamonn Snow.

 

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BACKCHAT: #SAVEMYANMAR & THE MYANMAR DIASPORA

Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of people gathered at Sydney’s Townhall on 14 March to protest against the violent military coup in Myanmar, calling on the Australian government to cut ties with the Myanmar military junta. Backchat’s Rebekah Manibog reports.

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Invasion Day Rally and Animal Hibernation

On this episode of Backchat, we’re recapping the 2020 Invasion Day Rally with seventeen year old activist and Gumbayngirr and Darug woman, Shanaya Donovan. We’ll also be discussing animal hibernation during the bushfires with research fellow at University of New England and zoologist, Dr Chris Wacker. 

 

This episode of Backchat was produced by Rebekah Manibog, Tanita Razaghi, Millie Roberts and Charles Rushforth.  

 

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REFUGEE VISA CHANGES AND 'RONA ROUNTABLE

In this week's episode, the Backchat team chat to the Director of Advocacy and Campaigns from the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Jana Favero, to discuss the sudden visa changes and what it means for vulnerable refugees. After that, we have a 'Rona Roundtable with Nine News producer, Andrew Rickert, to unpack what it means to be living with Miss 'Rona and unpack the year of COVID-19.

This episode was brought to you by Millie Roberts, Tanita Razaghi, Eamonn Snow, Rebekah Manibog and Vanessa Lim. 

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VISA LANGUAGE CHANGES AND SEXUAL ASSAULT ON TINDER

Ali Mojtahedi, a Principal solicitor for Immigration Advice and Rights Centre joins Backchat to speak about the changes to partner visas in regards to their English proficiency. After, we spoke with Journalist Ange McCormack on Tinder being a breeding ground for sexual predators. 

 

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Christchurch terror attacks, International Students and MARCH 4 JUSTICE

This week on Backchat, we speak to family member of a Christchurch terror massacre about the continued effects of the event, two years on. Then, we speak to Western Sydney student Ishmamul Haque about how international students are faring going into the new semester. Finally, Backchat producer Rebekah Manibog recounts the March 4 Justice rally against sexual assault and violence.

This episode was brought to you by Charles Rushforth, Aland Razaghi, Jostina Basta, Millie Roberts and Rebekah Manibog.

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The Great Outdoors with Backchat! 

With the final EP of the 1 hour sunday banga's, Backchat gets you ready for the great outdoors in 2021! 

 

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DISABILITY VISIBILITY 2020 AND BABY YODA MOMALORIANS

This week we talk to Disability Activist Robin Eames about Disability Visibility 2020. After, Backchat Digital Producers Rebekah Manibog and Vanessa Lim delve into the world of Baby Yoda and momalorians. 

This week's episode was produced by Niki Iliagoueva, Millie Roberts, Vanessa Lim, and Rebekah Manibog.

 

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An Artists Promise - Kieren Karritpul

Hands are steady as they intertwine the colours of God’s country, the bush. Women sitting together. Eyes focused. A boy watching closely. He picks up his paints, the same colours as the bush, and begins to spill creativity onto fabrics – telling a story on canvas.

 

“I promise I’ll be an artist like you, mum,” he says. 

 

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