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This is Wangaratta
by Kylie Patrick
A podcast about all Wangaratta has to offer. Created for residents, by residents.
Episodes
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Edgars Books & News
For the final episode of Season 2, we're celebrating a Wangaratta favourite, Edgars Books & News. Kylie chats with Liz, Tim, and Bernie Long about stepping into a business with decades of history and keeping its community spirit alive. You'll also hear from Rachel Hogan and Belinda Harrison, two…
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NE Tracks LLEN
In this episode, Kylie we chats with Tim Oliver from NE Tracks LLEN, an organisation helping young people across the North East explore career pathways, connect with local opportunities, and build skills for the future. Tim shares how NE Tracks LLEN partners with schools, businesses, and the…
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Skinsational Cosmetic Nursing
Jess O'Sullivan, owner of Skinsational Cosmetic Nursing, knows firsthand just how supportive the Wangaratta business community can be. From referrals and collaborations to encouragement and friendship, Jess shares what it's like to grow a business in a town where businesses genuinely back one...
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Regional Psychology
Neil Barassi from Regional Psychology talks to Kylie about running his psychology buiness, and how getting involved — really showing up for your community — can have a powerful ripple effect, both personally and professionally. He talks about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from...
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Bonus Episode - Staying Connected with Bek Nash-Webster
In honour of Seniors Week, this episode shines a light on something close to the heart of Wangaratta — social connection. Kylie chats with Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program about why staying connected matters for our mental and physical wellbeing as we age, and the many ways...
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BFT Wangaratta
This episode features Henry Offord and Sheree Lette from BFT Wangaratta. They share their journey of bringing group strength training sessions to town, the challenges and rewards of running a local gym, and why building strong connections goes hand-in-hand with building strength. They talk about...
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Valley View Caravan Park
Set against the backdrop of the beautiful King Valley at the foothills of the Victorian High Country is Whitfield, which is where you'll find the award winning Valley View Caravan Park. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Sue and John Remman, these two tree-changers arrived in the valley...
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The Foot Centre
The Foot Centre in Wangaratta provides a holistic approach to podiatry, and they pride themselves on providing professional and compassionate care tailored for each patient. But apart from taking care of our feet, they, like many local businesses, also play an important role in supporting our...
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Country Universities Centre Ovens Murray
Country Universities Centres are dedicated learning and study hubs that support anyone studying any higher education course anywhere. Mark van Bergen, Centre Manager of CUC Ovens Murray, talks to Kylie about the how they're helping the Wangaratta community access higher education remotely, and…
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Milawa Cheese
There wouldn't be many locals who don't know, and don't enjoy, the delicious award-winning offerings at Milawa Cheese. They started in 1988 with their Milawa Blue, and have been creating beautiful artisanal cheeses ever since. Jack Condron, Operations Manager, joins Kylie in this episode to talk...
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M&M X-Treme World of Fitness
M&M X-Treme World of Fitness is the brain child of Mel and Mike Paul who have been working in the fitness industry for many years, offering a wide range of group fitness classes. Mel and Mike joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from…
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Reality Fine Clothing
Reality Fine Clothing has been a family-owned, Wangaratta business for more than 30 years, offering a wide array of designer brands. Stacey Thayer joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss in Wangaratta, from community impact and collaboration, to the challenges...
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North East Funerals
North East Funerals is the only family-owned and operated funeral home in Wangaratta, offering an important, meaningful and compassionate service to the community during their toughest times. Kat Watts, Care Consultant, joins Kylie in this episode to talk about what it's like running a businesss…
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Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 is starting June 27th 2025! This time we're showcasing our local buinesses in a wonderful collaboration with Invest Wangaratta. This is Wangaratta - Facebook This is Wangaratta - Instagram Invest Wangaratta Created by Patcast
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Social Connection with Professor Jane Farmer
The last episode of season 1 of This is Wangaratta! In this very special episode Kylie talks to Professor Jane Farmer, a place-based social connection specialist at Swinburne Uni, about the importance of social connection and how Wangaratta does this so well. Professor Jane Farmer Professor Jane...
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Zonta Wangaratta
The Wangaratta chapter of Zonta has been helping and encouraging our women and girls since 1988. And the current president of Zonta Wangaratta, Elizabeth Wilson, chatted to Kylie about all the great work they're doing to help empower and encourage women to achieve their full potential. Zonta...
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Wangaratta Kennel Obedience Dog Club
Kevin Felmingham and Marion Gray talk to Kylie about the Wangaratta Kennel & Obedience Dog Club and how the club has been part of the Wangaratta community for decades. With an emphasis on positively reinforcing good behaviours, and training the owners as well as the dogs, they've created a...
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Bonus Episode - Project 365
With the upcoming Project 365 show on February 22nd 2025 at Avian Park, we wanted to catch up with Pete about the show, what they've been up to since we last spoke, and to revisit the Project 365 origin story shared in our very first interview back in October 2023. Get tickets here! Project 365...
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Wang Night Shelter
This episode shines a spotlight on the Wang Night Shelter and the important work they do to help those in need when faced with homelessness in Wangaratta. The wonderful Di Duursma talks to Kylie about how it started, where it's going, and the importance of compassion and community. Wang Night...
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Wangaratta Community Garden
Gardening has many benefits to people's mental and physical health, their food literacy, and overall wellbeing. But when you overlay a community garden to this, these benefits are accompanied with social connection, friendships, and knowledge sharing. And this is just what the Wangaratta…
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Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria
Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria provide the opportunity for anyone, of any age, who are blind or have low vision, to participate in social sport and recreation programs. Tegan Allen who has been helping to build this wonderful service in the north-east talks to Kylie about how it works, why...
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Grit and Resilience Festival - Bonus Episode September 2024
In this bonus episode Kylie talks to Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program to talk about the Grit and Resilience Festival coming up on October 10th 2024. This festival has become a vibrant celebration of mental health, social connection, and community resilience. In this special...
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Wangaratta Book Circle / U3A Wangaratta
The Wangaratta Book Circle provides a space to connect with others who share a love of reading. Apart from exploring various genres and authors, providing the opportunity for critical thinking and meaningful conversation, the Book Circle also fosters a sense of community and connection. U3A...
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Regional All Abilities Rebellion Football Team
The Regional All Abilities Rebellion Football Team provide the opportunity for people with disabilities or mental health challenges to compete, connect, and have fun. In this epiosode, Kylie talks to Michael Virgona and Wade Daniel Blake from the team, who talk about why people should get…
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My Oh Meno
Melissa Nyman, creator of the menopause support group, My Oh Meno, talks to Kylie about the supportive space she's created that is all about connection, education, and embracing the challenges of menopause, and its precursor perimenopause. Note - this episode does not constitute medical advice....
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NESAY
Georgia and Claire from NESAY talk to Kylie about the incredible work they do to support young people, and their families, in Wangaratta and the surrounding areas. NESAY have been helping our community for almost four decades, and their longevity is testament to the importance of the services…
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Oak FM Community Radio
President of Oak FM Community Radio, Neil Barassi, talks to Kylie about the role community radio plays in connecting a community and giving people the opportunity to listen to, and present, any genre of music. As a psychologist, Neil also generously shares his professional insights into the...
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Funding the Community
Into Our Hands Community Foundation has invested more than $1.5 million into Wangaratta and our surrounding communities since 2012. This funding has helped establish, or sustain, hundreds of community initiatives, including many of the organisations featured in this podcast. In this episode…
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Wangaratta SES
We talk to Jess Zuber from the SES Wangaratta Unit about the critical role they play in helping our community in times of need following natural disasters. It's hard to know where rural communities like Wangaratta would be without the SES's quick response, expertise and dedication, and Jess talks...
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Wangaratta Library
We start the new year at the Wangaratta Library, but we talk about more than just books! Loueen Twyford and Tanya Hopper cover all the many and varied services and programs on offer. So if you're looking for a place to connect with groups, engage with programs, find some fun for the kids, and…
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Wangaratta Carevan / Loaves and Fishes
In this episode we talk to two of our emergency food relief services, including Trudy Cornish from the Wangaratta Carevan and David Still from Anglicare's Loaves and Fishes program. Both provide an invaluable service to the Wangaratta community, whether it's the cooked meals by the Carevan...
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Open Door Neighbourhood House / Pangerang Community Hub
In this episode we talk to our remarkable neighbouhood and community houses. First up is Loretta Waters and Tanya Grant from the Open Door Neighbourhood House, followed by Tennille Hall from the Pangerang Community Hub. The services they provide for the community is outstanding, and is available…
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LINE Wangaratta / North East Multicultural Association
Al Winters talks about how LINE Wangaratta is helping to provide a safe and supported LGBTQIA+ community within Wangaratta's broader community that helps celebrate diversity and inclusion. And Sharon Squires and Faryal Nawaz Khan talks about how NEMA is supporting Wangaratta's diverse…
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Big Brothers Big Sisters / Boys to the Bush
Caz Sammon from Big Brothers Big Sisters Wangaratta talks about the work she's doing to help young people in Wangaratta feel more supported and confident. Caz gratefully acknowledges Into Our Hands who provided the opportunity for Pitch Up. And Matt Dillon from Boys to the Bush explains their...
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Grit and Resilience Program / Project 365
Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program talks about the incredible work being done by the program to encourage connection and inclusion in the Wangaratta community. And Pete Rourke from Project 365 talks about how they started and how they're helping Wangaratta to feel more…
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Series 1 Trailer
Coming October 1st 2023! This is Wangaratta is a new podcast that explores all of what Wangaratta has to offer. This first series of monthly episodes shines a spotlight on the community groups, programs and services available to you, and how you can get involved. Created by residents, for...
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A podcast about all Wangaratta has to offer. Created for residents, by residents.
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This is Wangaratta is created and hosted by Kylie Patrick.
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