Ep 2: Survival

“I got a visitor, my cousin, who came up to me and said ‘Look Cuz, we’re looking for someone to do background vocals and dancing. Have you got a passport?’ ‘Yes I do.’ And she got me into becoming the background vocals and dancer for Yothu Yindi Band.” In this episode, you’ll find out about the beauty hacks women use to keep looking good in prison and you’ll meet Julie, who survived a rare disease and a world tour with a famous rock band. Survival is the second episode of BIRDS EYE VIEW, a magazine-style podcast that gives you a new perspective on women in prison. BIRDS EYE VIEW was co-created with women inside the Darwin Correctional Centre and is presented by StoryProjects. Feature storyteller: Julie Poetry: Yasmin Contributions: Sylvia, Noelene, Kaye, Aimee, Kelly-Anne, Bianca, Trisha, Kiara, Brooklyn, Taise, Rocket, Deanne, Jessica, Naomi, Serafina, Julie, Tegan, Joan, Philomena, Yasmin, Sofi, Kirsty-Louise, Jessee, Beccy, Gillian, Karen, Kym, Tara and Ashley. Executive production: Johanna Bell Production: Cinnamon Nippard, Leah Sanderson and Johanna Bell Mixing: Hamish Robertson from Tall Tale Audio Music coordination: Ben Andrews Theme music: 'Worth It' by Caiti Baker Featuring music by: Dhapanbal Yunupingu, Sietta, Caiti Baker, Eleanor Dixon, Casii Williams, Wildflower and Stevie Jean (full music credits) Online production: Jess Ong Legal advice: Kathryn Wilson Graphic and web design: Celia Neilson Please note that this podcast contains material that may be disturbing, especially for survivors of trauma. Aboriginal and Torres Strait people are advised that the story may contain the names and voices of people who have passed away.