Here is Part 1 of the chat that Edwina & Greg McHenry had with Paul Levey and Monique Patterson about "The Boy in the Presbytery" for Community Connect on OCR FM. The book is available by contacting either of the two participants via FB, or at www.geniusbooks.com.au

I have split the chat we had with Monique and Paul so that you can have a break. Trigger warnings are given at the front end of Part 1, but NOT part 2. I remind you that part of the purchase price goes towards supporting Survivors & Victims of child sexual abuse that  For help or someone to talk to - Lifeline 13 11 14 Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292 Suicide Helpline Victoria- 1300 651 251. There is a comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase  through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and  Monique Patterson on  Facebook.

I have split the chat we had with Monique and Paul so that you can have a break. Trigger warnings are given at the front end of Part 1. For help or someone to talk to - Lifeline 13 11 14 Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292  Suicide Helpline Victoria- 1300 651 251.     There is a comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and Monique Patterson on Facebook.                                           

his is the chat with CEO of Breast screen Vic Terri Smith only. Where an when is the van? City Bowls Club, Central Reserve, 28-40 Gravesend St Monday at 8:00 AM UTC+11 - 5:40 PM UTC+11 Price: Free · Duration: 8 hr We're in Colac 8 Feb - 19 Mar. We invite Victorians aged 50−74 to have a breast screen every two years, as they are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer. Breast screening is free, takes 10 minutes, and is with a woman. Book online at breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.

In the first part of this podcast, we are chatting again via zoom with:- Colac's own McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Michelle Hamblin, who we chatted with for October Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 2020. The second part is with CEO of Breast screen Vic Terri Smith, because the Breast Screen Van (Marjorie) is in town. Where & When:- City Bowls Club, Central Reserve, 28-40 Gravesend St Monday at 8:00 AM - 5:40 PM Price: Free · Duration: 8 hr We're in Colac 8 Feb - 19 Mar. We invite Victorians aged 50−74 to have a breast screen every two years, as they are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer. Breast screening is free, takes 10 minutes, and is with a woman. Book online at www.breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.

Our guests today is Penelope Bartlau, the Artistic Director of Barking Spider Visual Theatre, and one of the participants in this year's Colac Otway Arts Trail April 2 to 18 - Themed - THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNE. · Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 · Registrations for 2021 L We are excited to announce the opening of registrations for the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 April 2 to 18. So, please register a placeholder for your venue on the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 soon. TO REGISTER ONLINE https://www.colacotwayartstrail.com/ Sue 0400922219

Wellways Australia Limited is a leading not-for-profit mental health and disability support organisation with services in Queensland, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and Tasmania. Our services span mental health, disability and community care, and reach thousands of people each year. They are working on projects and services in the Colac Otway Area. We find out heaps. This is a great chat with Kylie Whyte (Inclusion Net Project Officer | Barwon and the Great South Coast Region) with Wellways Australia, and Amelia (Millie) Reid (Peer and Community Coordinator). Suite 5 / 23-31 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220 [email protected] (03) 4333 0251 www.wellways.org | 1300 111 400 [email protected] | 0438 575 314 | (03) 5292 1691

MAROONED - THE PLAY was staged at Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery Cororooke on the 7th February 2020. Today we revisit where it as, and its theme, suicide prevention, with Michael Gray Griffiths, the author, and actor, Rohana Hayes. It is hoped that the play will be made into a film for a wider audience, as a resource for ALL. To help this happen, you can donate via The Australian Cultural Fund site, using this URL - https://australianculturalfund.org.au/search/?q=marooned This incredible play has had a wide audience, and the best is yet to come. If you need help, call:- Lifeline on 13 11 14. Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251. Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800. Mensline - 1300 789 978. BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318 Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292 Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188 Drummond St. Services - https://ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733 Parent Line - 1300 301 300 QLife - 1800 184 527

Lynne Richardson and Sue Tate joined us via Zoom for our first program to promote the Arts trail for this year. Yes, there will be more! Sue is current Chair and tech wizard behind the Arts Trail Website, as well as Community spokesperson for Lavers Hill artists. Lynne organised this chat, and had the whole district covered. TO REGISTER ONLINE for the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021, with the theme , " THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL", go to https://www.colacotwayartstrail.com/ or callSue on 0488 547 144 between 5.00pm & 7.00pm The Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 will run from April 2 to 18.

Eddie and I reflected on how many times we would have given out the number 13 11 14 over the years, both here in Colac, and also in Geelong. Hundreds, is all we can come up with, yet we have NOT had a comprehensive chat about what LIFELINE actual is, and does for those in need. We learn so much from Linda Holland, Community Engagement Coordinator & Suicide Prevention Services Coordinator (Lifeline) in the region, she is based in Warrnambool, however her role services the South West Victoria region. This is a fabulous chat, and sheds a brilliant light on the COMPLETE role that this organisation performs. Kids Helpline 1800 551 800, Parent Line 1300 301 300 and QLife 1800 184 527, are just a few you can find... Also - Help keep Colac Safe. Neighbourhood House, 23 Miller Street, Colac. Monday Wednesday & Friday - 9.00 am - 12.30 pm Please Phone - 1800 512 424