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.geniu...
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 age...
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:/...
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 Coa...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Melissa Williams, who is President of Positive Attitude Inc., and Ali Hogg, Digital Communications Project Officer at Drummond Street Services Inc. chat with us about their services and support mechanisms, AND what they are doing for breakfast and lunch on the 25th. It's at Mollie's Bar and Diner for Brekky and EdinburghGardens for lunch. https://www.facebook.com/positiveattitude13/ Drummond Street Services Inc. Are you in crisis? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Kids Helpline 1800 551 800, Parent Lin...
SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests) Australia leader, Don McLeish was introduced to us by Ian Lawther, who is the parent of a survivor. These men are supporters, and their stories are from incredibly different angles that are fascinating, sad, tragic, yet need to be heard. Website: http://www.snapnetwork.org/ To make contact, email dmcleish@snapnetwork.org Or contact Don on sms 0411 565691 Stand Up Speak Up - https://standupspeakup.org/
Braille House is a not for profit charity that produces and provides reading material for people who are blind or have low vision. Today we are chatting with Sally Balwin, Braille House's General Manager, and Laura Garcia, the Mother of Eva, a young girl who became vision impaired when she was about one year old, and is an avid reader ... To find out more - Braille House Cortical Vision Impairment Australia Vision Australia - 1800 847 466...
The national World AIDS Day theme for Australia in 2020 is Now More Than Ever. And to have a chat with us today, we have John Hall, who is the Partnership Manager with Thorne Harbour Health, And Melissa Williams, who is President of Positive Attitude Inc., having taken this position on when community hero and ally Yvonne Gardner passed away. There is more about WAD at http://www.worldaidsday.org.au
We are in the middle of Transgender Awareness Week. It is an important time in the LGBTIQ+ calendar because it raises the visibility of "trans" people around the world. So today we are having a couple of back-to-back chats, via Zoom, and the second is with Merrin Wake. The week is about bringing attention to issues of · prejudice, · discrimination and · violence that affect trans and gender diverse people · sharing their stories and · taking action to educate everyone about who transgender peopl...
We are in the middle of Transgender Awareness Week. It is an important time in the LGBTIQ+ calendar because it raises the visibility of "trans" people around the world. So today we are having a couple of back-to-back chats, via Zoom, and the first one is with Ki Hayward. The week is about bringing attention to issues of · prejudice, · discrimination and · violence that affect trans and gender diverse people · sharing their stories and · taking action to educate everyone about who transgender peo...
This chat is about NAIDOC with our guest Leigh Bartlett, who is the Executive Officer with BATForce. Strong brother, strong sister is a a culturally appropriate safe space for Young Aboriginal People to access mentoring, empowerment, guidance, health and wellbeing education, workforce and training, school assistance and cultural education. Find out more about NAIDOC & BATForce
We are chatting, again via zoom, with Diane Wright OAM - Founder & President of Anam Cara Colac. Gala Event plans, like most plans of 2020, were cancelled, so to support our 2020 Community Fundraising Appeal we are asking that you donate, as per the methods below, so that we can continue our invaluable care to our Colac and regional community. You can donate online at www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au or via the options listed below. Direct Deposit to BSB 633-000 Account No 128 787 173 (One off ...
We are chatting again via zoom with Michael Cussens and Ahhleeyah Grace. NAIDOC Week is usually held in the first week of July that incorporates the second Friday - which historically was celebrated as 'National Aboriginal Day'. Due to our current circumstance, NAIDOC Week 2020 will begin on Sunday 8 November and ends on Sunday 15 November. The Theme this year - Always Was, Always Will Be. To connect with the community as discussed, go to Facebook:- https://www.facebook.com/beelovedessence https...
We are chatting again via zoom with: - Kay Widdicombe, who is the Allied Health Manager at Colac Area Health, and Nancy Donkers, whose husband Adrian has Alzheimer's. Nancy and her Son Michael are walking 1000 kms, each, in November to raise funds for Dementia Australia. Find them on Facebook to donate or go to https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/ and donate by clicking the "donate" button, the search for Nancy and/or Michael. An estimated 460,000 Australians are living with dementia. While Deme...
We are chatting again via zoom with: - Alex Jones, who is the Community Legal Education and Development worker at BCLS. And Becky Nevin Berger from MPower. Alex - Barwon Community Legal Service. Promote our Barwon Warm Safe Home Facebook Group, as well as encourage listeners to register for our upcoming Virtual Warm Safe Home forum featuring the Commissioner for Senior Victorians and Seniors Rights Victoria. Barwon Warm Safe Home Facebook group · https://www.facebook.com/groups/barwonwarmsafehom...
We are chatting again via zoom with: - Naomi Lettieri, who is the Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac, and Jenni Polley from Barwon Health Carer Support about National Carers Week 2020. Barwon Health Carer Respite & Carelink Services Phone: (03) 4215 7600 Barwon Health Carer Support www.carersvictoria.org.au- New Number - 1800 514 845 Anam CAra Colac - 03 5233 8203 www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au
We are chatting again via zoom with: -Lily Alford, who introduced her fundraiser thus:- Heya everyone! My name is Lily Alford & I am a Legally Blind/Chronically ill 20 year old from Colac, Victoria. You may have seen me walking around with my selection of colourful canes (rainbow is my most popular choice!). And Dussy Kuttner, who is the Community Fundraising & Event Marketing Manager for Vision Australia. This World Sight Day (October 8), Lily is taking on the My Vision 20:20 Challenge....
We are chatting again via zoom with: - Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac, and Annie Keogh, who is a Carer & Community Education Officer with Carers Victoria. Carer Gateway - 180 422 737 www.carersvictoria.org.au/ www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au Facebook -/AnamCaraHouseColac 03 5233 8203
We are chatting again via zoom with:- Mick Jones | Clinical Lead - Mental Health Nurse with Neami Nationa,l And Georgia Barrand, Peer Support Worker - STEPMI program with Neami National Barwon, Colac and the Otways. For more info, Ph 1300 050 093, Fb Neami National, go to https://www.neaminational.org.au or just Google STEPMI -
We are chatting again via zoom with:- Colac's own McGrath Breast Care Nurse, Michelle Hamblin, and, Anne Johnson, who is a mate of ours, and has her own story in this regard. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Colac along with other towns across Australia is participating in the McGrath Foundation's fundraising activity named Pink up Your Town. Colac will fundraise throughout the month of October with all money being raised for the McGrath Foundation. Go To Facebook to find out more about...
We are chatting again via zoom with:- Kim Coulter who is BCYF Coordinator Early Years Colac, and Nikki Welsh from the Early Intervention Early Childhood team. For Nikki at EIEC - 1300 012 293 BCYF Colac 54C Bromfield Street, Colac, Victoria, 3250 03 5231 4740 www.bcyf.org.au
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. We are chatting again via zoom with:- Craig Harvey who is the Harm Reduction Coordinator at Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services, Misty Collins who is an AOD Care and Recovery/Overdose Prevention Clinician with the Stepping Up Consortium, And Nick Sourlos, a Clinical Pharmacist at Colac Area Health. Contacts: Bar...
This program is about Dying To Know Day with Naomi Lettieri from Anam Cara House Colac as the Community Liaison Nurse, Daryl Thomas, CEO of the Geelong Cemetery Trust (which encompasses Colac Otway) and Ashleigh Hoy, his EA. This is a topic people avoid, but is about the unavoidable! Anam Cara House: 50 Forans Road, Barongarook West, 3249 (03) 5233 8203 https://anamcarahousecolac.org.au/ Geelong Cemeteries Trust (GCT) Ph. (03) 5249 3939 Email. enquiries@gct.net.au https://www.gct.net.au/contact-...
We are chatting again via zoom with Emma Collin - Parkinson's Victoria CEO, Naomi Lettieri, the coordinator of Colac and District Parkinson's Peer Support Group, and Drew, who is living with Parkinson's. They are all inspirational people who gaive us an all round perspectine on Parkinson's and many other related issues For Parkinson's Vic.:- https://www.parkinsonsvic.org.au/ Freecall Information Line - 1800 644 189 www.facebook.com/parkinsonsvic Colac and District:- Naomi Lettieri - Community Li...
