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Community Connect
by OCR FM
Tune in Wednesdays 11am-noon on OCR FM.We intend to increase awareness of what is available in your community, to make for a healthier community.We want your suggestions for community issues you wish to discuss, and your involvement as a participant is encouraged.We chat with groups and not for profit organisations in your community you can connect with to make living here better.We talk about these issues in an informal, chatty manner,and provide relevant contact details.We play a little bit of music, which is chosen by our guests,
Episodes
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"The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Paul & Monique - Part 2
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
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"The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Paul & Monique - Part 1
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…
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Intro to parts 1 & 2 of "The Boy in the Presbytery" chat with Monique Patterson & Paul Levey
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...
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Breastscreen Vic Van in Colac - Terri Smith - CEO Breastscreen Vic.
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...
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Breastscreen Vic Van in Colac - Colac Area Health Breast Care Nurse
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...
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Colac Otways Arts Trail - Penelope Bartlau
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...
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Wellways Australia Limited - mental health, disability and community care
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...
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Marooned the Film(?), and much more, with Rohana Hayes & Michael Gray Griffiths
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...
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Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 & Colac Makers' Space Inc.
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…
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Lifeline - 13 11 14 - Not just a crisis line
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...
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Positive Attitudes Inc. & Drummond Street Services Inc. - Xmas togetherness
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...
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SNAP - - Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
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.…
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Braille House - originally Queensland Braille Writing Association (QBWA)
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...
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World AIDS Day 2020 - Thorne Harbour Health & Positive Attitude
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...
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Transgender Awareness - Merrin Wake - A Mother's Perspective
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...
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Transgender Awareness - Ki Hayward - A Living Experience
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…
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NAIDOC 2020 - BATForce - Leigh Bartlett
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…
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Anam Cara Colac Fundraiser 2020 - Diane Wright - Founder & President
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...
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NAIDOC & Wellbeing Warriors - Walkabout Events & Culture
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…
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Dementia Awareness - Nancy Donkers & Colac Area Health
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...
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Barwon Warm Safe Home - Barwon Community Legal Service & MPower
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...
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Barwon Health Carer Support & Anam Cara Colac - National Carers Week 2020
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...
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Vision Australia & SEDA - Fundraiser Lily Alford - World Sight Day 2020
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…
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Carers Victoria and Anam Cara House Colac
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...
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NEAMI National - STEPMI Program - Barwon, Colac and the Otways
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...
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Pink Up Colac - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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...
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Barwon Child Youth & Family Colac - BCYF Early Years Colac
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
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International Overdose Awareness Day - Craig Harvey, Misty Collins & Nick Sourlos
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...
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Dying To Know Day 2020 - Anam Cara Colac & Geelong Cemeteries Trust
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...
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Parkinson's Victoria & Colac and District Parkinson's Peer Support Group
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…
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Rotary District 9780 - Colac West Rotary & Otway Rotaract Clubs
We are chatting (via zoom) with Peter Liepins, the District Assistant Governor for Rotary District 9780, and the President of the Colac West Rotary Club, and Otway Rotaract Club President, Chari Siriwardana. Members (Rotarians) meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs...
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Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac & Drew
We are chatting again via zoom with Naomi Lettieri - Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac, And Drew who is an all-round great bloke... We discuss the Parkinson's support group in the face of the lockdown and the impact it has had. We also discuss how we have responded to the pandemic…
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Tracey Bayne - Dietitian - Colac Area Health.
This chat is with Tracey Bayne, a dietitian at Colac Area Health. We chat about the services that are available through CAH and Allied Services, with discussion around good diet being an integral part of good mental and physical health. People home cooking and snacking - obesity increasing…
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - NOFASD - Sophie Harrington
Our chat today is with Sophie Harrington who is the Chief Operating Officer for NOFASD Australia. We learn, first hand, what Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is all about, and also applaud warning labels on alcoholic beverages. For more, contact:- Helpline: 1800 860 613 https://www.nofasd.org.au...
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Sensorimotor Therapy - Chris Storm
Chris uses clay Field Therapy, Counselling, Somatic Experiencing and Sensorimotor Art Therapy for behaviour change. She discusses how all these therapies assist in working towards happier, healthier, safer communities. And we find out about ventral vagal activation. http://storminsight.com.au/ or...
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The Diary Healer - June Alexander
Intro Writer and memoir mentor, PhD in Philosophy, lover of life •Mental health advocate, e.g., at World Eating Disorders Day •Former Journalist at The Herald and Weekly Times •Studied Creative Writing, Creative Nonfiction at CQUniversity Australia •Went to Wellsville Middletown R-1 •Went to...
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Gellibrand Community House - Deb Gartland
Here we have a chat with Deb Gartland who is the Co-ordinator of the Gellibrand Community . Our Vision The Vision of the Gellibrand Community House is to provide lifelong learning opportunities and social networks, encouraging people to develop skills, confidence and a sense of community...
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Paul ( Duck) Connelly - Survivor
We chat with Paul who is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of a psyhchologist. This is a frank and honest portrayal of how life matters, matter... Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few... Lifeline - 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251....
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Gareth Haeberle - Survivor
We chat with Gareth who is a survivor of child sexual abuse at the hands of a catholic institution. This is a frank and honest portrayal of how life matters, matter... Talk about it, there are many organisations out there; here are but a few... Lifeline - 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300...
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Meditation & Tibetan Healing Bowls - Jennifer Joy Kurtze
Jennifer Joy Kurtze, who is a retired marriage celebrant, and runs sessions on Meditation and Tibetan Healing Bowls on the Leopold Community Page of Facebook. You can seek her out on FB under that name.
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Mental Health & COVID 19 - Reid Maxwell - Mind Works
Reid is married with two children now 16 and 18 years old, Reid has been working in the Community Mental Health sector for some 20 years; and for the last 12 years as Coordinator now Manager of the Geelong Mood Support Group. Having a Masters in Psychoanalytical Studies from Deakin University and…
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Colac Men's Shed Inc. - Mens Health - Ray Wheadon
The slogan for men's sheds is "Shoulder To Shoulder", shortened from "Men don't talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder", We have a chat with President Ray Wheadon. Colac Men's Shed Inc. 96 Pound Rd Colac, VIC 3250 Phone: 0428 027 998
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Colac Youth Health Hub - Scarlet Cridland -Youth Development Program +
We chat with Scarlet Cridland who is a Youth Development worker at Colac Area Health's Youth Health Hub about services as they are currently being provided, as well as what the future may hold. The Hub provides numerous services to young people aged 12-25 years for a range of health or psycho...
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Colac Community Library and Learning Centre - Post COVID-19 access - Davida McDonald
We had a chat with Davida McDonald only four hours after the library had re-opened. It is incredible to learn about the work that has gone on during the closure, and the steps that are being taken to ensure everyone is safe. Currently the library capacity is 20. Contact - 5231 4613 To keep apace…
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Colac Area Health - Peter Kelly - Strengthening Health Response to Family Violence Project
CAH is on the frontline when it comes to physical family violenc, but there is so much more. Peter, who is the Project Officer gives a great insight into this whole of community issue. Help for Colac: Orange Door - https://orangedoor.vic.gov.au - 5232 5500 Safe Steps - 24/7 -...
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Why Greg does Radio - A brief encounter...
We had a few minutes to fill after our NA chat, so Edwina put me on the spot! This is a small insight as to why this program exists. There is a huge backstory that began at 94.7 The Pulse in Geelong, where Greg, then along came Eddie, broadcast for 11 years, before being "rescued" by OCR FM.…
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Narcotics Anonymous - Recovery from Drugs
We chatted with "Steve", media spokesperson from Narcotics Anonymous, who, for only the second year, is having an Annual event as a PR week. This will continue in the First full week in June Meetings are currently being held "on-line" due to the pandemic, so all information for NA can be found at...
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Colac Otway Shire - Community post-COVID
In this chat, we have the Health Protection Co-ordinator Tony Gullone with us from the Colac Otway Shire. We discuss the health and safety measures that are being undertaken to ensure community areas and facilities are "clean". He can be contacted on 52329400. www.colacotway.vic.gov.au
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Orange Door - Pauline Pearce - Colac Area Health - Family Violence
Today's guest is Pauline Pearce, Team Leader of Colac/Corangamite Orange Door, and Co-ordinator of Family Violence and Transitional Housing with CAH. We chat about Orange Door, and how it works during the COVID climate. Contact info mentioned as follows - Colac police. - 5232 8200 Safe Steps…
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NEAMI - STEPMI Mick Jones - Mental Health Support
Here we chat with Mick Jones | Clinical Leader - Mental Health Nurse from NEAMI and their STEPMI program. Mainly about STEPMI (services and treatment for enduring and persistent mental illness)- and the work that we do, and how we fit into the mental health service landscape Which is all about a...
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Tune in Wednesdays 11am-noon on OCR FM.We intend to increase awareness of what is available in your community, to make for a healthier community.We want your suggestions for community issues you wish to discuss, and your involvement as a participant is encouraged.We chat with groups and not for profit organisations in your community you can connect with to make living here better.We talk about these issues in an informal, chatty manner,and provide relevant contact details.We play a little bit of music, which is chosen by our guests,
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