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Time to ReBuild
by YMCA ReBuild
What are the type of people that go to prison? Bad people right? None of us are born bad, but different life experiences put us in circumstances that point us in the wrong direction.Join Mick Cronin and Mark Wilson from the world renowned social enterprise in community reintegration ‘YMCA ReBuild’ as they explore stories of reform. From past prisoners to change makers in the sector you’ll laugh, cry and learn that investing in our community brings so much more than just second chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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DOCUMENTARY: Blak, Loud & Proud NAIDOC Week 2024 in Prison
In this documentary, we explore the significance of NAIDOC Week in the Prison, a time to honor the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, “Blak, Loud and Proud, and Keep the Fire Burning,” encourages strength and resilience,...
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Change Makers From Skid Row, California - A Coversation with Mark Loranger
Summary Mark Loranger, the president and CEO of Chrysalis, a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization based in Skid Row, discusses their work in helping people navigate barriers to the workforce. They provide job readiness programs, individualized support services, and paid transitional...
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What's It Like Running A Prison?
In this episode we sit down with Col Caskie, the General Manager of Ravenhall Correctional Centre. Col shares his wealth of experience in correctional management, emphasizing his deep-rooted commitment to fostering positive change within the community. Tune in as he discusses his unwavering...
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Is Graphic Design The New Way Out Of The Justice System?
In this conversation with Amanda Shepherd we discuss the work of Green Fox Studios, a social enterprise that provides graphic design training and employment opportunities to people serving time in Queensland Prisons. They discuss Amanda's background in graphic design and how she transitioned from...
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You've Been Released From Prison, What Next? with Dean M Lloyd
This episode features the insightful Dean M Lloyd. This one is a thought-provoking conversation. Mick, Mark and Dean explore the challenges of overcoming addiction, the journey to secure employment post-prison, and Dean's impactful work assisting individuals upon their release in NSW. Dean has...
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34. EXTRA TIME: Season 5
Get ready for an engaging and thought-provoking episode as Mick and Mark take a deep dive into the season that was. This season, the focus was on Lived Experience, and we were fortunate enough to hear from some incredible guests including Luke Anderson, Joe Kwon, Dwayne Antojado, and Simon…
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33. Fighting for Social Justice: The Story of Simon Fenech
Mick and Mark had the pleasure of interviewing Simon Fenech, the General Manager of Fruit2Work, a social enterprise that provides meaningful employment opportunities for those impacted by the justice system. Simon shares his inspiring journey from being a kickboxing champion, Prison and...
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32. Inside the Issues: A Discussion on Deportation and Bail Reform in Victoria
Join hosts Mick and Mark as they delve into the pressing issues currently facing the Victorian justice system. In this episode, they sit down to discuss the latest developments in deportation policy between Australia and New Zealand, as well as the controversial bail reform laws that have sparked…
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SHORTS: What its like to be on the run
Join us on this SHORT as Mick and Mark have an inspiring conversation with Rebecca, as she shares her incredible journey of going on the run and turning her life around. With resilience and vulnerability, Rebecca will take us through the ups and downs of her journey and the lessons she's learned...
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31. Studying the Justice System, While being apart of it with Dwayne Antojado
Join Mick and Mark as they delve into the world of life after prison with special guest Dwayne Antojado, Associate Director of Beyond the Stone Walls Advisory Collective and Lived Experience Coordinator of Centre for Just Places. With a passion for amplifying voices of individuals with lived...
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SHORTS: How To Talk to Young People
Joining us for todays short is Ahmed Hassan, the Young Victorian of the Year, and Hanad Hersi, Programs Coordinator at Youth Activating Youth. These two individuals have a wealth of experience and knowledge when it comes to speaking with and connecting with young people. They'll be sharing their...
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30. How To Train Like They Do in Prison with Joe Kwon
We sit down with lived experience social entrepreneur Joe Kwon. Joe served 9 years in prison where he learnt the art of business through an accountant he shared a cell with in exchange for his protection. Joe's always had a business mind and in this episode you'll hear how he is using it to give...
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SHORTS: I was 13 years old, when they shut a cell door on me.
In this SHORT Mick and Mark speak with Tommy about his early dealing with the justice system. Contact us via: Email - [email protected] Website - https://vicyouth.ymca.org.au/social-impact/rebuild/time-to-rebuild-podcast Follow us on: Instagram - @ymca_rebuild Facebook - @YMCA Rebuild We...
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29. Interview with Luke Anderson PART B
We sit down with Lived Experience Social Entrepreneur Luke Anderson, Luke spent 4.5 years in prison, which gave him time to reflect and work on himself. Luke wanted to be a great partner and contribute positively to society. Luke is the Founder or Fair threads. In part 1 we hear Luke’s story from...
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28. Interview with Luke Anderson PART A
We sit down with Lived Experience Social Entrepreneur Luke Anderson, Luke spent 4.5 years in prison, which gave him time to reflect and work on himself. Luke wanted to be a great partner and contribute positively to society. Luke is the Founder or Fair threads. In part 1 we hear Luke’s story from...
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27. EXTRA TIME: Season Four
Join Mark and Mick as they look back on the fourth season. They discuss their favourite moments of each episode and what to expect from the upcoming fifth season. Credits: Hosts - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson Producer - Mick Cronin, Mark Wilson Sound Editing - Mark Wilson Contact us via: Email -...
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SHORTS: Fiona Patten On The Justice System
SHORTS' are Mick and Mark's favorite parts of previous episodes. Today's SHORT is from Episode 17 "Interview with Fiona Patten MP" where Mick and Mark speak to Fiona about the justice system and how she contributes as a Member of Parliment. Contact us via: Email - [email protected] Website…
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26. Reflections on Youth Work Careers
Ever wondered what it’s like to work in youth justice and community services? Or if you’ve got what it takes to work in prisons? In this episode regular podcast hosts Mick and Mark take a turn in the hot seat and open up about the inspiring moments and hard times they’ve faced. Bridge Project...
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SHORTS: Paul Roos On Creating Structure
SHORTS' are Mick and Mark's favorite parts of previous episodes. Today's SHORT is from Episode 13 "Our Patron Paul Roos" where Mick and Mark speak to Paul about Structure and team culture. Two areas that ReBuild focus on daily. Contact us via: Email - [email protected] Website -...
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25. Helping Multicultural Youth in the Community: Ahmed Hassan & Hanad Hersi (Part 1)
Young Victorian of the Year Ahmed Hassan and Programs Coordinator Hanad Hersi join Mick and Mark as the discuss the ins and outs of working with Multicultural Youth and their families here in Melbourne. These two community leaders are part of Youth Activating Youth, is a non-profit organisation...
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25. Helping Multicultural Youth in the Justice System: Ahmed Hassan & Hanad Hersi (Part 2)
Young Victorian of the Year Ahmed Hassan and Programs Coordinator Hanad Hersi join Mick and Mark as the discuss the ins and outs of working with Multicultural Youth and their families here in Melbourne. These two community leaders are part of Youth Activating Youth, is a non-profit organisation...
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SHORTS: "Imagine being arrested at 4 years old"
SHORTS' are Mick and Mark's favorite parts of previous episodes. Today's SHORT is from Episode 9 "The First Gang Member Retirement Plan" where Mick and Mark speak to John Jackson about an activity he run's in his programs where CEO's of companies are matched up with serving Prisoners and they…
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24. Policing in Victoria with Stephen Leane
Stephen Leane has 40 years of Policing under his belt and he’s definitely learnt a lot about himself and our community in the process. Stephen began his career at Collingwood Police Station and worked his way up to becoming the Assistant Police Commissionaire of Victoria. Topics covered: The...
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SHORTS: How did your family and friends react after going to Prison?
'SHORTS' are Mick and Mark's favorite parts of previous episodes. Today's SHORT is from Episode 6 "The Unconditional Love of a Mother" where Mick and Mark speak to Chris and Bell a Mother and son on what their community reaction was when Chris went away. Contact us via: Email -...
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23. LGBTQI Community in Prison
Mark and Mick sit down with Noah a Young man who at the time of recording was serving time in one of Melbourne’s prisons. Noah is University educated and comes from a supportive family, so how did he end up serving multiple years imprisoned? We’ll let him tell you that. Noah hasn’t let his time...
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22. Women Working in Prison
Recorded on IWD 2021, this special episode of Time To ReBuild is finally able to be launched for IWD 2022. From within the prison walls of Ravenhall Correction Centre, four inspiring women tell their stories of being a Woman Working In Prisons and what IWD means to them. They talk through the...
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21. EXTRA TIME: Season Three
Join Mark and Mick as they look back on the third season. They discuss their favourite moments, Challenges with recording a show in the prison, The Time to ReBuild Tram and a special competition where you could win handcrafted wooden products from the young people in prison. Credits: Hosts - Mick...
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20. Interview with Cat Hoke
As the only girl on the high school wrestling team and as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighter, Cat mastered the art of “breakfall”: how to prevent injury when you get taken down. Breakfall proved to be a transferable skill in her career as a three-time entrepreneur, disrupting the American prison...
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19. From University to The Yard
Rohan was studying to be a paramedic, working and tackling an autoimmune disease, when things got too much. The disease had him in pain and unable to live his normal life. An opportunity came up that in any other situation would not have tempted him and he took it. Join Mick and Mark as they talk...
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18. 1 Year Anniversary Feat. Saute, Damo & Joe
After an incredible first year join Mick and Mark as they catch up with a few guests that had some really impactful episodes. They speak with Saute from season one, get an update from Damo (ReBuild Manager) to discuss how the business powered through Covid and Joe who is in a completely different...
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17. Interview with Fiona Patten MP
Fiona Patten is a MP that hasn’t had the stereotypical pathway into parliament, which is a great thing. Fiona’s long list of accomplishments has seen her get through some incredibly important issues through Government. In this episode join Mick and Mark as they speak with Fiona about the…
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16. Battling Deportation In Prison
We speak to two cell mates, both who setup life here in Australia with their families. After battling to stay with their loved ones, one was successful and the other is on his way back to New Zealand. Join Mick and Mark as they explore the complexities of Australia's deportation laws with our…
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15. Prisoner Peers
Imagine your first day in prison, who you going to for advice? Join Mick and Mark in their first interview behind prison walls, when they sit down with three men making positive impacts while serving their time as prison peers. Major discussion points - Being vulnerable in Prison - Masculinity -...
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Season 3 - Available November 11th 2021
This season we go inside the prison to capture the stories of men currently serving time. We look at day to day life behind bars, supporting one another, growing as a person behind bars and learning from your mistakes to build a brighter future. Join Mick Cronin and Mark Wilson as they open the...
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Introducing: Time to ReBuild
What are the type of people that go to prison? Bad people right? None of us are born bad, but different life experiences put us in circumstances that point us in the wrong direction. Join Mick Cronin and Mark Wilson from the world renowned social enterprise in community reintegration ‘YMCA…
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14. EXTRA TIME: Season Two
Join Mark and Mick as they look back on the second season. They discuss their favourite moments and what they’ve learnt along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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13. Our Patron Paul Roos
You may know Paul Roos as a Hall of Fame player and Premiership Coach. The lesser known side of him is he’s actually ReBuild’s Patron/Ambassador. Leaving professional sport and leaving the prison system share many similarities and positive outcomes are determined by the structure that is put in...
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12. ReBuild's Longest Serving Participant
Joe dropped out of school at 13 to support his mum and siblings by working at Queen Victoria Market. He was constantly surrounded by adults, so he was excited when he finally found a group of young kids to have some fun with. Little did he know their definition of fun was using drugs and…
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11. Finding Clarity After The Party
Rebecca’s story started out very ordinarily. She had a great job at a law firm and a supportive family behind her. However, when her uncle tragically passed away and her marriage fell apart, Rebecca’s path changed drastically. Jumping headfirst into the club scene saw her living her best life…
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10. One Day A Successful Business Owner & Father, The Next A Prisoner
One day a successful business owner and father, the next a prisoner Paul was a 21-year-old with everything going for him - the owner of a successful roof tiling business, a loving partner and father of two. However, keeping up with it all resulted in an immense amount of stress. Turning to…
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9. The First Gang Member Retirement Plan (PART 1)
John’s journey started with immense pain. His mother was murdered when he was 11, forcing him to live with his aunt who was a drug dealer. He joined a gang and eventually took the fall for his aunt on drug charges at 17. So began John’s journey of being in and out of prisons with his longest...
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9. The First Gang Member Retirement Plan (PART 2)
John’s journey started with immense pain. His mother was murdered when he was 11, forcing him to live with his aunt who was a drug dealer. He joined a gang and eventually took the fall for his aunt on drug charges at 17. So began John’s journey of being in and out of prisons with his longest...
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8. A Brother & Sister On Opposite Sides Of The System
Mo and Shayma are siblings and the children of Egyptian immigrants. Shayma works in the justice system and dedicates her life to supporting those within the system every day, but she never thought her brother would be one of them. Mo started using substances at the age of 14. Over the years his...
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We're Back For Season 2!
We're back for Season 2! This season we will be sharing some extraordinary stories. · A gang leader turned social change maker · A young man who was imprisoned and his sister who works for the justice department · What it’s like to be a dad in prison · How a young person earned $40,000 a day · A...
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7. EXTRA TIME: Season One
Mark and Mick look back on our first season. They discuss their favourite moments and what they’ve learnt along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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6. The Unconditional Love of a Mother
Chris and Bell are mother and son. Bell, like many mothers worked extremely hard to raise two boys and put food on the table, never thinking her son would end up in prison. Unfortunately, that day came. Chris, an avid sportsman and music producer had to adjust quickly and make the most out of his...
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5. Man of the House by 10 Years Old
In this episode, Mick and Mark talk to a young man who we will call John. John's mother had an addiction to heroin and he never knew his father. His mum passed away when he was 10, forcing him to grow up quickly. For him, this meant getting involved in illegal activity to support his younger...
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4. Christmas in Prison Minus the Gravy
Join Mick, Mark (“Mac” if you're Irish) and their guests from season one as they discuss what Christmas has been like in the past compared to what it’s currently like for them and their families. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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3. How to Make a Prison Donut
Tommy was homeless at the age of 13, which forced him into survival mode at a young age and led to him being in and out of prison for most of his life. In this episode, Tommy speaks openly about growing up on the streets and in prison. From sleeping rough, to making prison donuts, he has learnt…
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2. The Business Plan That Shouldn't Work
Mick and Mark are joined by Damien Carmody, the Manager of YMCA ReBuild. Damian provides a background on the business: how it started, where it is now and where it’s going. Listen in to learn about the challenges of working in this sector, as well as the resilience of the young people that work…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What are the type of people that go to prison? Bad people right? None of us are born bad, but different life experiences put us in circumstances that point us in the wrong direction.Join Mick Cronin and Mark Wilson from the world renowned social enterprise in community reintegration ‘YMCA ReBuild’ as they explore stories of reform. From past prisoners to change makers in the sector you’ll laugh, cry and learn that investing in our community brings so much more than just second chances.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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