Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health: Recent Episodes
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Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health is a weekly podcast where we talk about health, wellbeing, seeking help and about our communities in general.
On this episode as part of Diabetes Week Paigen Muller drops in to discuss diabetes, what to look for and the prevelance in our communities. Paigen also discusses the Diabetes Connect program that GCH is part of where service providers across the healthcare sector work collabratively to help people live with their diabetes diagnosis.
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On this episode we discuss with Mel the ongoing COVID response that GCH is part of. Mel discusses the collabrative work that has been happening in this space as well as telling some stories of the inital COVID response back in 2020/21.
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With World Autism Understanding Day occuring on April 2nd, we spoke with Erin, who was diagnosed as a person with autism in her 30's. We discuss the journey Erin went on to get the diagnosis, how it has changed her life and about the growing number of adults getting diagnosis of neurodivergence.
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On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the wonderful Kerry and Nicole from the Western Victoria Primary Health Network as part of the SPIDAH project, as well as Aunty Jane.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual Disability to Access Health.
Aunty Jane is a proud Yorta Yorta Women, with lived experience of intellectual disability, who features pre-recorded in this podcast to share her experiences.
We talk about why Inclusive Practices & Reasonable Adjustments supports access to better quality healthcare.
Inclusive Practice makes thoughtful and informed decisions in partnership with patients, their supporters and other professionals.
Reasonable Adjustments are actions taken to support the patient to access any service on an equal basis to other members of the community which also supports self-determination and their ability to make informed decisions about their own healthcare along with their supporters.
Easy read Reasonable Adjustment
Welcome to the final episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Victoria Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
Welcome to 2024 and a new year of the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast, proudly brought to you by Grampians Community Health. On this episode we discuss the colab between GCH and the Stawell Neighbourhood House through the 'Step Into Self Care' program with Carlie from GCH and Lou from SNH.
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It's the second post Movember Roundtable. Team GCH members Emma, Aaron, Jae, Erin and Mollie jump on to talk about their experience of being part of the GCH Movember crew for 2023 and another successful Movember campaign.
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Today’s episode we talk to the Lovely Natasha – Local Area Coordinator (Wimmera) at La Trobe Community Health.
We discuss the NDIS, how it can help and how to access it.
You can reach out Natasha via…
Office
West Wimmera Maternal Child Health Centre
49 Elizabeth Street
Edenhope VIC 3318
Australia
Phone : 1800 242 696
Email: wimmera.south.westLAC@ndis.gov.au
Or see more information below…
- Participant booklets
- Translations
- Factsheets and checklists for participants
- Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants
- More NDIS information
- For GPs and health professionals
Welcome to the Seven episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the wonderful Kimberly from GenU, who is a Nurse Practice Advisor in shared and respite living.
We chat about the CHAP tool.
CHAP stands for - Comprehensive Health Assessment Program for People with a Intellectual Disability.
You can find the CHAP tool in the link below!
CHAP Comprehensive Health Assessment Program – Annual Health Assessment for People with Intellectual Disability – ADULT
Welcome to the six episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
On this episode we are joined by Stephanie Cooper and Shannon Hill from Women's Health Grampians to discuss sexual health, what it is, what the state of play is in regards to services and how we can look to improve the lives of women and families in Western Victoria under the umbrella of sexual health.
To take part in the Call To Action survey follow this link, or to visit the 1800 MyOptions website click here. You can also watch the webinar mentioned in this episode here.
Check out more about Women's Health Grampians here and don't forget to visit the GCH website by following this link.
The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is par of the GCH Podcasting Network, which also includes the 'GCH Green' and 'Our Community Is Able' podcasts.
On this episode of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast Carlie Goodin stops by to discuss the physical and social benefits of getting active and the work and walking group GCH run alongside Stawell Neighbourhood House.
This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
For more on GCH visit our website here
On today’s episode - Letesha chat’s with the lovely Kimberly from Grampians Health, who is an Occupational therapist.
An Occupational therapist (OT) is someone who can assist you with your everyday activities.
You can access an OT thru…
- NDIS/Support Coordination
- Local Hospitals
- Doctors or General Practitioner Plans
Easy Read Guide’s to Occupational Therapist
Adult Health Services Easy Read Factsheet (cid.org.au) (Page 6)
OT-Monkwearmouth-ER.pdf (cntw.nhs.uk)
Welcome to the fourth episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
On this episode we speak with Candace and Liam from the Western Victoria VALiD Peer Action Group around what the term disability pride is and what it means to them as people with a disability. Liam and Candace also touch on their experiences growing up and what they are seeing now for the members of our community who live with a disability.
Find out more about the Western Vic VALiD Peer Action Group here
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This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting network. Check out our other shows 'Our Community Is Able' and the 'GCH Green' podcasts.
On this episode we are wrapping up our Homelessness Week coverage by putting the minisodes that dropped last week all in one place. You'll hear from homelessness workers from the Salvos, Uniting Wimmera and GCH discuss what their roles are, homelessness in our regions and how to access services.
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This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network. Check out our other podcasts 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green'.
On this third Homelessness Week minisode GCH's own Andrew Parsons talks about homelessness in the Ararat, Stawell & St. Arnaud regions and about the ways that GCH can assist people in obtaining housing.
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The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
On this second Homelessness Week minisode Joel and Katelyn from Uniting Wimmera in Horsham join us to discuss their roles and how you can access assistance and services from Uniting Wimmera.
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The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
This week on the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast we will be discussing Homelessness Week in some mini episodes with different providers. This episode is with Erin and Talishia from the Salvation Army in Horsham who discuss what services and programs they can provide to people in need.
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The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the amazing Monica from Victoria University, who is a Dietitian.
A Dietitian is someone who can advise you with your food choices.
See this Easy Read Guide for more on Dietitian.
Adult Health Services Easy Read Factsheet (cid.org.au) (Page 7)
You can access a Dietitian/Nutritionist thru…
- Local Hospitals/Allied Health
- Doctors or General Practitioner Plans
Unfortunately, there isn’t any Easy Read Guide’s around food!
However, follow these links for more about advocacy for healthy eating…
https://livelighter.com.au/eating-well/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-basics
https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/
If you are a person with lived experience of intellectual disability, a supporter, or service interested in being involved in research about food and nutrition. Please get in touch: monica.wellington@live.edu.au
Welcome to the Fourth episode of Our Community is Able.
Presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
This week GCH's own Amy Sinclair joins us to discuss Dry July and her personal story that has driven her to take part, as well as discussing the ways that excessive alcohol consumption can affect people and even entire communities.
The Community Is Our Middle Name podcast is part of the GCH Podcast Network. Check out our other shows GCH Green' and 'Our Community Is Able'
To donate to Amy's Dry July campaign click here
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the GCH Green podcast. On this episode Letesha and Gareth are joined by Jenny Greenburger to discuss community gardens and all their benefits as well as the Stawell community garden and the sense of community it fosters. Jenny also gives some garden tips as well.
For more on the Stawell Community Garden follow this link
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The GCH Green podcast is part of the GCH Podcast Network. Check out our other shows 'Community Is Our Middle Name' and 'Our Community Is Able'
On this episode of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast we are joined by Katie Louise Lovett to discuss what to look out for when it comes to bowel, breast and cervical cancer and how early detection could save your life.
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Breastscreen Victoria
On today’s episode - Letesha chat’s with the amazing Brett from Northern Grampians Shire, who works at the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre.
Brett is an Exercise Physiologist.
An Exercise Physiologist is someone who can assist you with your health thru physical activity.
To see Brett you can visit the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre, or
phone call 5358 0518 or email brett.hargreaves@ngshire.vic.gov.au
Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre website: Gym (ngshire.vic.gov.au)
Easy Read Guide’s to Physical Exercise
Exercise | Healthy living | Life Choices | Easy Read Webpage | Our Site (wwda.org.au) ELDSA easy read v1.pdf (mencap.org.uk)
Welcome to the third episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
Today’s episode we talk to the Lovely Crystal – GCH’s Community Health Nurse.
We discuss what a General Practitioners Management Plan is (a health team to enable you to keep on track with your long-term health needs) and how to get one.
Chronic Health Plans Easy Read Fact Sheet (cid.org.au)
Chronic disease GP Management Plans and Team Care Arrangements - Health professionals - Services Australia
Welcome to the second episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network'sSPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for- Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
This week on the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast Koby Bunney shares his story of how his mental health issues sent him into a spiral and why he is urging others to follow his lead and seek out assistance.
If you, or someone you know needs immediate crisis support contact Lifeline on the following number: 13 11 14
For more on Koby's story follow this link (warning, this video contains detailed descriptions of physical violence as well as references to sexual abuse which some viewers may find distressing.)
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On this episode we are joined by Junior Lali Issachar, who is a member of the Ni Vanuatu Community in Stawell. Junior discusses how there came to be a growing community of peope from Vanuatu in Stawell, how they have adjusted to living in regional Victoria and they ways they are giving back to communities both here and in Vanuatu and why that is so important to Ni Vanuatu people.
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Today’s episode we talk to the amazing Liam and Candace from the VALID crew.
VALID are a Peer Action Group that provide support to people with a disability, and we discuss the importance of peers and self-advocacy.
VALID - Victorian Advocacy League For Individuals With Disability
Welcome to the first episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare.
Thus, Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
Welcome to trailer episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.
SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Thus, Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.
This is a trailer episode of Our Community is Able.
Webpage: SPIDAH Project | Western Victoria Primary Health Network (westvicphn.com.au)
Audio: Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health: Episode Fifty: Disability, Peer Support & Telehealth on Apple Podcasts
Thanks to Gareth for your mentoring!
This week we are joined by Trina Gloury from Headspace in Horsham to discuss the importance of staying safe online and finding positive interactions in the online world. Trina gives some helpful info and tips on how to stay safe and what to do if you do find yourself in an uncomfortable situation.
https://gch.org.au/
esafety website
This week Justin Knorpp drops by to discuss mental health in rural areas and the Active Farmer program. Justin facilitates the Active Farmer Warracknabeal program and talks the benefits of exercise and socialisation for people in rural communities.
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This week is the very first GCH Green podcast, which will be appearing on your podcast stream every so often as part of the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast. This week the GCH Podcast networks own Gareth Olver & Letesha Stephens talk about some of the small things we can do in our day to day life that can make a big difference in our ecological footprint, covering things you may not think about like toothbrushes, straws, fire ash and more.
Gareth & Letesha look to show that making small changes can make a big difference and that living a greener and more eco friendly lifestyle doesn't need to break the bank. We hope you enjoy this special GCH Green episode of the podcast.
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GCH is pleased to announce that our podcast network is expanding! Joining the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast very soon will be a brand new GCH produced podcast called 'Our Community Is Able'.
Hosted by Letesha Stephens, who is neurodiverse, 'Our Community Is Able' will be a more disability focused podcast that will delve into the world of disability.
In addition to the new series, there will also be recurring GCH Green themed episodes of the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast that will give tips on how to make small changes that not only will help our environment but won't break the bank either.
We're excited to be able to launch these new programs. Thanks again to everyone who has supported the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast and keep listening for more great content on 2023.
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On this episode we are joined by GCH CEO Greg Little and Access Health & Community CEO Anna Robinson to discuss the Community Health First intiative. Greg and Anna go into what the Community Health Intiative is and why it's important for community health to get the recognition it deserves for it's place in our broader healthcare system.
Find out more about the Community Health First Intiative here
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On this episode we are joined by GCH CEO Greg Little and Access Health & Community CEO Anna Robinson to discuss the Community Health First Intiative and the importance of community health across both regional and metro areas to the health system as a whole.
For more information on the Community Health First Intiative click here.
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This week, Letesha Stephens steps into the hosts chair with our regular host being otherwise busy to speak with the one and only Santa! Letesha managed to grab a few minutes with Santa to discuss Christmas and the delivering presents in the Grampians/Wimmera.
This week Letesha Stephens jons us to discuss a pilot progam that GCH are part of, providing peer support to people with an intellectual disability to access telehealth. Letesha also shares her lived experience as a neuro diverse person and how this program may eventually be used to help a wider range of people.
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This week we have some of the members of staff from GCH who took part in our team for Movember talking about why they decided to take part, what they took away from the month and why it was important to them. A fun virtual roundtable discussion that we hope will entice people to be part of Movember next year.
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This week family violence advocate and GCH board member Simone O'Brien returns to the podcast to discuss Clare's Law and if we may see it in Victoria, as well as what Simone has been seeing across the world during the past year or so in her roles speaking out against family violence.
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This week we are joined by Penny Walton from CGLLEN to discuss their youth mentoring programs MATES and L2P which run across the Pyrenees, Ararat Rural City and Northern Grampians Shire regions. We discuss what the programs are, the value for both the mentors and the young people receiving mentorship and the greater impact on our communities.
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This week Sarah Carter from East Grampians Health Services joins us to discuss breas cancer awareness, what to look out for, when to seek medical advice and the importance of going and getting breast screens and doing self checks.
Breastscreen Victoria
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This week Keiran Ryan from Movember joins us again to discuss what's happened in the world of Movember and mens health over the past twelve months. We talk the importance of prostate checks and awareness of testicular cancer as well as mens mental health.
This year Grampians Community Health is taking part in Movember, click here to donate
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This week we speak with Warren Davies aka The Unbreakable Farmer who discusses his story of dealing with mental health issues while also trying to run a dairy farm. Warren now uses his lived experience to speak with farming communities around mental heath and the need for community, support and speaking up.
To find out more about Warren, visit his website or head to his Facebook page.
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On this weeks episode we speak with Linda Nyikos from the Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group. Linda discusses the purpose of the group, what it's aims and goals are and how isolation and loneliness can affect not just people with mental health issues but also the families who have been sadly touched by suicide as well.
If you are triggered by anything discussed in this episode or having suicidal thought, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14
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For more on the Ararat Suicide Prevention Awareness Group click here
On this episode we are joined by Briony Milner and Kelly Langley, Mens Behaviour Change Facilitators at Grampians Community Health to speak about the Mens Behaviour Change program, what it is, what the goals are and the benefits for the participants, their families and our communities.
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This week, part two of our discussion on how big of a role inequality and wealth distribution play in the poverty cycle, with an emphasis on the effect it can have on homelessness.
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On this episode we dive further into poverty with Bridges Out Of Poverty trainer Kath Herbert and we look at the issues around wealth distribution and inequality and how that can effect how we look at poverty. We also discuss how COVID made housing out of reach for many people and how that effects communities. Part 2 coming next week.
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On the podcast this week Lauren Dempsey joins us once again, this time to discuss kids and healthy eating. Lauren discusses the importance of kids making good food choices as well as ways to keep it fun and exciting for them and also about teaching and showing kids how to grow and then consume their own food.
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On this weeks podcast we are joined by GCH homelessness workers Amba and Danielle as well as Uncle Neil from Aboriginal Housing Victoria to discuss homelessness, some stats and information, the differences between regional and metro areas and most importantly where to go for homelessness help.
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With World Hepatitis Day happening this week we spoke with Jules Cassidy. Jules contracted hepatitis in the 1980's and has lived with hepatitis B & C. Jules speaks candidly about what it has been like living with hepatitis as well as discussing changes in treatments and societal attitude over the last few decades.
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On this weeks episode we are joined once again by GCH Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse Emma to discuss the effects of alcohol on our bodies, minds and society. We also discuss some of the dangers of long term excessive alcohol consumption and why going cold turkey may not always be the best idea for your health.
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On this episode we are joined by Stawell Secondary College students and young aboriginal artists Jaala Marks-Lovett and Kelanee Lovett and teacher Catherine Monument as they discuss a t shirt project they've been working on for NAIDOC week. Jaala and Kelanee also discuss what NAIDOC week means to them as young aboriginal people and how they are sharing their culture with classmates.
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This week Kath Herbert from Hawker Brownlow Education joins us to discuss poverty, what poverty is and the varying types of poverty, how it can mainifest in small communities and ways we may be able to help break the poverty cycle.
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On this weeks episode of the podcast we speak to Ararat resident Ko Yeh Talor. Ko Yeh is a member of the Karen (pronounced Kah-wren) community who are originally from Myanmar, but was born in a refugee camp in Thailand due to his parents fleeing war. Ko Yeh talks about coming to Australia, how he wound up in firstly Wickliffe and then Ararat and the community supports and challenges for people in communities such as the Karen people across our regions.
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This week we are joined by Kathy Day, General Manager: People and Community Support at Grampians Community Health to discuss elder abuse. Kathy draws on her vast experience in this field to discuss what elder abuse is and how to spot it as well as what to do if you suspect an older family member or friend may be suffering from abuse.
Seniors Rights Victoria
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With Mens Health Week happening next week Kate Astbury takes over the hosting duties to speak to usual host Gareth Olver about his expierences living with depression and anxiety for most of his adult life. We also discuss the importance of seeking help and being available for your family and friends who may be living with mental illness.
This episode contains discussion around self harm and suicide. If you are affected by this please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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On this episode we are joined by the Regional Consultant and Lead of Diversity & Inclusion from Womens Health Grampians Kate Diamond-Keith around some of the causes of domestic violence, gender roles and intersectionality.
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This week GCH Mental Health & Alcohol and Other Drugs Case Worker Malcolm Hill joins us to discuss how people dealing with both mental health issues and AOD issues can seek help, what the process is and the prevelence of this dual diagnosis across our area.
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This week on the podcast we spoke to Jessie Duncan, who is a member of the Wimmera Pride Project. Jessie speaks about the work of Wimmera Pride, their journey of self discovery as a non binary person and what life can be like for LGBTQI+ people in regional areas.
We also speak about IDAHOBIT Day, the importance of the day, why everyone is welcome to celebrate and what's happening for it in our region.
The Wimmera Pride Project on Facebook
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On this weeks show Ada Castle joins us to discuss the state of play with COVID vaccines, the 4th shots and who might need them, getting your flu vax, and the importance of getting boosters and kids vaccinated.
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On this episode we speak with Grampians Community Health's manager of Community and In Home Assist Karen Watson about the upaid carers in our community, the services and assistance that are available for carers and also Karen's experience not only in this field but also as a carer herself.
This week NDIS Support Co-ordinator Susan Power joins us to talk about the NDIS, how it works, how to access it and also the role of support coordinators like herself and plan managers.
This week on the show we speak with VHA CEO Tom Symondson around the role that community health plays across the state, the effects of the pandemic on our health services and the health industry in Victoria as a whole.
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Find out more about the VHA
This week we spoke with Mark Dohnt and Lisa Haddow about the Over 40's Football and Netball match happening in Ararat on March the 26th. Mark and Lisa speak about what drives them to play, their sporting history and also about the difficulty and also the need for kids to be out playing sports after the past few years of COVID.
If you're interested in playing in either match, click here to register.
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This week on we are joined by Simone O'Brien who tells her story of surviving an attack by a former partner that came very close to killing her. Simone was struck up to 50 times in the head by a baseball bat, was given a 3% chance of surviving. Simone tells us what happened, the red flags that she did and didn't see, how the kindness and bravery of her children, neighbours and paramedics saved her life and her recovery.
Simone also talks about the work she now does as an advocate for domestic violence survivors and the wider community and how she bounced back stronger and more positive than ever.
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Visit Simone's website to find out more about her story and work
The Red Rose Foundation
Hairdressers With Hearts
This week Carly McKinnis & Tammie Meehan from One Red Tree join us to discuss their exciting new venture to assist schools and parents manage mental health concerns amongst primary school aged children.
Carly and Tammie discuss the begins of One Red Tree, what they hope to accomplish, the work they are currently doing in schools across Ararat and Stawell and the potential for local young people to be able to study pschology and be able to in turn assist their local communities.
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Find out more about One Red Tree here
This week we speak with the co-winner of the Northern Grampians Shire Council Young Citizen of the Year award Charlie.
Charlie is a young volunteer at Grampians Community Health and is part of both the Grampians Youth Events team and the Rainbow Alliance program.
Charlie was also keen to discuss what life is like for them as a young LGBTQI+ person here in Western Victoria as well as their work advocating and supporting for other young LGBTQI+ people in our area.
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And for support for young people who are in the LGBTQI+ community you can click here for information on Switchboard Victoria or here for QLife Australia.
This week Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Outreach Worker Jess Johns joins us to discuss youth alcohol and substance abuse in our area. Jess talks about what she has seen and what's happening with young people's substance intake as well as how to get support and what that support would look like.
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For part two of the GCH FAQ episodes we're joined by GCH General Manager of Business Support & Innovation Kate Astbury to discuss just how people can access services from GCH, how the intake process works and how to navigate it. We also dicuss volunteering and some of the community conceptions around GCH.
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Uniting Victoria/Tasmania Homelessness Services.
Hi everyone and thanks for joining us again in 2022 for our first podcast of the year. This week we're joined by Grampians Community Health CEO Greg Little to discuss, amongst other things, what community health is, what GCH as an organisation does and the past, present and future of GCH. We also answer some questions that we get around GCH and our role in the communities here in western Victoria.
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This week Ada Castle is back and with Christmas on our doorstep we look at some of the positives around the COVID pandemic, such as the incredible vaccination rates in our communities, the great work of health care staff and the vaccination for primary school aged kids.
We also discuss the Omicron varient, booster and third shots and how to have a COVID safe Christmas Day with your family and friends.
On behalf of the board and staff of Grampians Community Health we'd love to wish you a happy and safe festive season and we'll be back in January with more of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast.
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On this weeks show we're joined by Julie Scanlon who is an Integrated Care Worker and part of the Older Australian Intiative that Grampians Community Health are running across the Grampians/Wimmera area. Julie discusses the issues of isolation that have been amplified during the past few years due to the COVID pandemic, how this has exacerbated existing mental health conditions, made more older people isolated and lonely and the difficulty of dealing with grief in a pandemic world. We also discuss ways that people like Julie are helping older people reconnect with their communities.
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This week we speak with Nichole Palmer. Nichole speaks candidly about her past as an ice addict, what she saw and went through, her journey to sobriety and her new passion, helping others and their families who are suffering from methamphetamine addiction by starting The Raewill Project, to support those people and their families looking for help as a person with lived experience of addiction.
Follow this link to discover more about The Raewill Project
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As the 16 Days of Activism rolls on this week we continue our discussion of family violence. I'm joined by Kaye and this week we discuss in depth why people stay or have so much difficulty fleeing family violence and the effect that can have on children. We also discuss mens behaviour change programs and why it's so important for good men to speak out on issues around family violence, respect and equality.
Don't forget to subscribe or follow this podcast on your favourite listening app and follow GCH on social media.
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As we begin the 16 Days of Activism and we turn a spotlight on to putting a stop to violence against women and children, we are joined by Dawn who has over 20 years experience in the family violence field in Australia and the UK. We speak about the alarming statistics, the barriers that can be faced by people who are faced with family violence and the many forms family violence can take. A tough subject to talk about but one we need to be talking about.
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This week we're joined by Jane Moriarty, Executive Officer from CG LLEN (Central Grampians Local Learning Employment Network) to discuss the ongoing Resilient Ararat promotion, how it's been implemented in the community and the importance of resilience, particularly during the past two years of COVID and lockdowns. We also discuss The Resilience Project as a whole and the principles of GEM: Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness.
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For more info on what's happening with Resilient Ararat, click here to head to their Facebook page
For more on the Resilience Project hit this link to visit their website
On this episode of Community Is Our Middle Name, we're joined by Grampians Community Health Mental Health Support Worker Jenna Wright and from Ballarat Community Health, Social Connections Project Officer Jessica Franks. We talk about the importance of social connections, the increased need in the community, particularly since the lockdowns over the past two years due to COVID, for the need for social inclusion and how GCH and BCH are achieving this through this program.
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Find out more about the social connections program, and take the pledge, here
Catching up this week with Kieran Ryan who is the Head of Corporate Partnerships at Movember. Kieran is a Grampians local from Stawell who joined the Movember cause after the loss of two close friends to suicide and decided that he wanted to do more to make sure it never happened to anyone else. We talk mental health, prostate and testicular cancer, the Movember movemnet and what it means and of course some tips on fashioning the upper lip hair during Movember.
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With National Childrens Week almost upon us, this week we're speaking with Monica Vendy about the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies program, her role and the support provided and what National Children's week means to her.
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With Gamblers Harm Awareness Week coming up on the 17th, we spoke with Carolyn Crawford about her lived experience with gambling addiction. Carolyn speaks candidly about how her addiction started, the road it lead her down and the major event in her life that led this grandmother to become an advocate for people with gambling issues and gambling reform. A must listen episode.
Thanks to Carolyn Crawford for sharing her story and to Shelley from the Banyule Community Health ReSpin program for getting Carolyn in touch with Grampians Community Health to tell her experience.
Here are some links to a couple of the other programs that Carolyn mentions in the podcast:
Three Sides Of The Coin
The Alliance For Gambling Reform
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October Is Mental Health Awareness Month and to celebrate we're speaking to Jasmine Weatherington about how to look after our own mental health. During the COVID pandemic our mental health has taken a hit, so we have ten tips to help us (including the host and guest) manage our mental health and take care of ourselves
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This week we are speaking with Jeff Davies who is a Movement Disorder Nurse at Grampians Community Health. We speak with Jeff around what his role entails as well as discuss movement disorders such as Parkinson's, MS, MND, Huntingtons Disease and Tourettes and the prevelence in our part of the world.
This week we are joined by Health Promotion Officer and Northern Grampians Shire Vaccination Ambassador Ada Castle to bust some of the most common myths we have seen and heard regarding the COVID Vaccine
This week we are joined by Daniel and Chloe who are here to discuss a program designed to help people with alcohol and other drug issues make positive changes in their lives with the help and support of their peers.
This week with R U OK Day happening on the 9th of September we speak to Lauren Dempsey about Mental Health, Suicide Awareness and R U OK Day and talk some strategies on how to deal with mental health issues and difficulties.
Welcome to the first episode of Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health. This week we are speaking with Emma who is a Non-Residential Withdrawal Nurse about Overdose Awareness Day and the prevelance of drug overdoses in our communities and what we can do to help prevent these occuring.
Links mentioned in the show will be coming soon.
A brand new podcast coming soon, Grampians Community Health is proud to present Community Is Our Middle Name. In this podcast we'll be discussing welbeing, health and of course the fantastic communities we live in.
Hosted by Gareth Olver (Celtic Punkcast, City Geek Country Geek podcast) we're bringing local voices to the airwaves.
So come join us on this new podcast! Available soon on wherever good podcasts are found.