Talking about race can be tricky for many of us. So how can we do it in an inclusive, mindful and positive way? Thankfully there is a new book that includes a short history of race and racism in Britain, from the Romans through to the present day, including the history of slavery and the abolition movement. Ruth Hill and Loretta Andrews chat about their inspiration for the book and their own lived experiences. To purchase the book in Australia: Amazon - Talking to Children about Race&nb...
Oct 15, 2022
52 min
Brooke Coleman and Mark Chapman both work in the Mental Health Hub at Wellways in Warrnambool, Australia. Like so many people who work in the care industry, they have their own lived experience and stories that led them to to the important work that they do today. In this episode, you will not only learn about their paths but how Wellways is making a difference to so many lives across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria and is growing every day. Wellways is now a huge organisation worki...
Sep 25, 2022
40 min
Vicki Jellie is currently serving as the Mayor of Warrnambool but before she entered into this role, Vicki was already considered a local hero, not only in our eyes but was officially named The Australian Local Hero of 2017 receiving her award from, then Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. This interview is the first time that Vicki Jellie has told her whole story. It is a story of grief, courage, community and above all, love. This episode was filmed by Fitzmedia at Silver ball studies a...
Jul 3, 2022
1 hr 6 min
Jasmin Newman was awarded the 2021 Mediator Peacemaker of the Year. She is a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, also known as a Family Mediator for couples and families that need support when navigating separation and divorce. Jasmin helps parents to make child-centred decisions as they go through the changes in their family structure and is a co-parenting coach. In this episode, Marnie, Lisa and Jasmin explore how fear is behind most of the decisions that we make in our lives and ...
Jun 26, 2022
1 hr 6 min
People may recognise Darren Mort from shows such as Neighbours and Blue Heelers, but it's his real-life role that continues to make such a great impact on Australian families. As a barrister, Darren Mort has worked in the family law courts for almost 30 years and has seen what happens to children during this difficult time. In this episode, Darren talks about putting the needs of the children first and how his acting and law careers have come together to create the award-winning short film: T...
Jun 18, 2022
1 hr 18 min
John Parkinson grew up near Port Fairy & one of his first jobs was at Warrnambool’s Brierly Mental Hospital. He has seen a lot change in the world of mental health but wants to do more. After a shocking increase of suicide in his community and getting to know the parents of the late Sam Fitzgibbon, John and other locals got together to find a way to get more people talking. That’s when they started Let’s Talk whose mission it is to remove the stigma of mental illness. In this episod...
Jun 11, 2022
1 hr 1 min
In 1974, when my sister, Tanya, who has Down Syndrome was born they called her a Mongoloid. Institutions were still closing around Australia and a lot of the general public were afraid of people with intellectual disabilities because they were simply not seen. Not on the streets, not in schools, there was obviously no internet back in the day and people who didn’t fit the social norm were certainly not on TV. So it was no wonder that my father was afraid to take Tanya home from the hospital, ...
Jun 2, 2022
1 hr 30 min
Emily Quattrocchi had been a competitive cheerleader, netballer, keen film student and was just beginning her career when everything changed on that terrifying day when she was driving to work. Lisa chats with her baby cousin Emily about her accident and injuries and how the failed airbags and her seatbelt contributed to her spinal injury but also saved her life. Emily is now a paraplegic, a wheelie, a recognised short film maker, an awarded champion and Ambassador for good health...
May 28, 2022
48 min
Kerryn Harvey was a triathlete and after a 2013 cycling accident in the Adelaide Hills, Australia, she contracted a flesh eating bacteria, referred to as Necrotizing Fasciitis resulting in a four quarter arm amputation which includes her whole arm, shoulder and some chest and back muscles. With toxic shock and organ failure, Kerryn’s loved ones had to decide whether to amputate to try and save her life, or say their goodbyes. Fortunately for Kerryn, her friends knew just how strong she was an...
May 22, 2022
1 hr 12 min
The Man Cave is a preventative mental health and emotional intelligence charity that empowers boys to become great men. Behind the charity, the academy and its programs is a diverse team including Al Green who is the Head of Community and an inspiring man who gives us hope that the future for men's mental health is bright. In this episode we discuss suicide, the rights of passage boys enter to become men and how The Man Cave is working directly with teenage boys to bring about long ter...
Mar 18, 2022
1 hr 14 min
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