Connection Matters is a weekly two-hour current affairs radio broadcast, focusing on Australian First Nations' issues. The host, journalist and producer is Charles Pakana, a Palawa (Tasmanian Aboriginal) man. While Connection Matters may have a focus on First Nations current affairs, it is a show intended for ALL Australians. Currently, it is broadcast every Thursday afternoon between 3 and 5pm on 3KND (1503AM). All stories are posted within 48 hours to the website: www.connectionmatters.net.au. NOTE: Connection Matters is 100% self-funded.