Allyship, political fashion and the referendum - a yarn with Senator!

Community Conversations by Clothing The Gaps

This casual conversational podcast with co-founders of Clothing The Gaps, Laura and Sarah plus Senator Stewart explores the role allyship and political fashion in the lead up to the referendum for a First Nation Voice to parliament and recognition in the constitution.
The podcast yarn has many tips for how everyday Australians and business can stand in solidarity with First Nations people at this time.
We also share excitedly and emotionally about the 'Dress That Says Yes' and the fashion moment we created, when the Senator wore the couture gown Clothing The Gaps made her to the Parliamentary Mid winter ball.
More about:
Senator Jana Stewart is a proud Mutthi Mutthi and Wamba Wamba woman from North-West Victoria, and a mother of two.

Jana is the youngest First Nations woman to be elected in Federal Parliament, and the first Aboriginal Labor Senator for Victoria. From her work at Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency and the Child Protection System, all the way to the steps of parliament – Jana has never been afraid to stand up for others.
Laura Thompson is a proud Gunditjmara woman for the Western district of Victoria, and mother to three teenagers. Laura is the co-founder and CEO of Clothing The Gaps she is also sister-in-law to Senator Stewart. Laura has an educational background in public health and never expected to be running a clothing brand!
Sarah Sheridan is deputy CEO and Co-founder of Clothing The Gaps. Sarah is non-Indigenous and grew up in country Victoria - she meet Laura whilst doing her Health Sciences student placement at the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service back in 2013 - they have been working side by side ever since.
Clothing The Gaps is an Aboriginal Social Enterprise and B-Corp. We registered as business in 2020. We unite people through fashion and cause.