Episode 11: From Yarns to Reels – How to Get Your Stories Heard in 2026

About this episode

Dakoda Lally discusses the importance of storytelling and social media for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

In this episode of Kids, Culture, Community – SNAICC Yarns, Eastern Arrernte and Gurindji woman and SNAICC Communications Coordinator, Dakoda Lally, joins host Michael Lynch for a powerful yarn about storytelling, social media and why our stories matter more than ever. Dialling in from Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Dakoda reflects on the power of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander storytelling, reminding us that we are the original storytellers of this Country. She unpacks how social med...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Lynch

Guest: Dakoda Lally

Topics covered

• storytelling
• social media
• Aboriginal culture
• Torres Strait Islander culture
• community engagement

Keywords

• storytelling
• social media
• Aboriginal culture
• Torres Strait Islander
• community
• SNAICC
• Dakoda Lally

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SNAICC, SNAICC – National Voice for our Children

Places: Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

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