All Episodes

“New study unveils the daily reality of vaping addiction among younger Australians” - In Conversation with Professor Michelle Jongenelis, Melbourne University Centre for Behaviour change.

In Conversation with Fred Smith OAM – ‘Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at War’ – Gigs, Festivals, Life the Universe and Everything.

In Conversation with Ben Fioramonte, General Manager, Children, Families and Disability Support at Settlement Services International (SSI), and Chair of NCDRC.

In Conversation with Dr Piers Gooding, Director, Mental Health & Disability Law Centre La Trobe University – “People with psychosis face abuse, discrimination and early death, despite global reforms”.

In Conversation with Juliana Nkrumah AM – The Rise Project - Addressing Gender Inequity for Culturally and Racially Marginalised (CARM) Women in the Workforce.

In Conversation with Moya Simpson OAM, and John Shortis OAM – Music, Singing, Humour and Well-being.

Professor Ludmila Stern, School of Humanities and Language, University of NSW (UNSW) - "Lost in Translation" – Is Human Expertise Still Critical in Language Translation in the Age of AI –

In Conversation with Rosemary Dupont, Local Canberra Volunteer and Businesswoman - National Volunteer Week 18 - 24 May 2026 - 'Your Year to Volunteer'

In Conversation with Dr Georgia Van Toorn, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Algorithms, Governance, Ethics, AI and the NDIS Reforms.

In Conversation with Jarrod Sandell-Hay, Vice-President, People with Disability Australia (PWDA) – Serious concerns as the government takes for granted the needs of people with disabilities.

In Conversation with Dr Evelyne Tadros - Psychosocial Supports and the NDIS – “No Exit without a Safety Net.”

In Conversation with Kristy Turnbull - “It’s time to stop the Birds and Bees talk” – Sex Education is about Bodies and Boundaries.

In Conversation with Natalie Nguyen - $14.6 million funding to strengthen responses to allergy crisis in Australia - Lived Experience Perspective.

In Conversation with Dr Sandra Vale - $14.6 million funding to strengthen responses to allergy crisis in Australia.

In Conversation with Albert Jamae, Actor, Performer, Film Maker and Author – Shaping Tomorrows’ Man.

World Bi-Polar Day 30th March 2026 - In Conversation - James Gray, Principal Coordinator BiPolar Australia.

NDIS Reforms – Community Calls for Clarity - In Conversation - Megan Spindler-Smith, Acting CEO, People with Disabilities Australia.

The Campaign for a Human Rights Act for NSW - In Conversation with Tim Heffernan, Former Deputy Mental Health Commissioner for NSW, Chair of ‘Being’, Long-Term Peer worker.

Thriving Kids and I Can Assessments – What Do The NDIS Changes Mean for Families and Neurodiverse Kids? In Conversation with Sarah James, The Sensory Specialist.

In Conversation with Karen Viggers, Australian Author, Veterinarian and Podcaster – Australian Stories for Glorious Holiday Reading.

In Conversation with Dr Georgia Van Toorn, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of New South Wales – The Potential Impacts of Computer-based decision-making on NDIS Participants.

In Conversation with Josh Hewitt, Client Services Director at EveryMan, Canberra – ‘Estrangement, What Is It and How Can We Address It’.

In Conversation with Professor Pat Dudgeon, 2025 Recipient, Australian National Mental Health Prize - First Nations Mental Health, Well-being and Suicide Prevention.

In Conversation with Chris Gambian, Executive Officer, Australians for Mental Health - Compass Landmark Report – Australians Attitudes towards Mental Health.

Gambling Harm Risk – ‘An Every Day of the Year Concern’ - In Conversation with Markus Fischer Lived Experience Coordinator, Relationships Australia Regions, ACT GSS.

In Conversation with Michael Simic, 2025 Canberra Artist of the Year - 'In the Belly of the Whale'.

‘NOT, Just Harmless Fun’ - In Conversation with Kate Seselja, Co-Chair of GHLEE- Gambling Harm Lived Experience Experts.

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Vivien Sinclair, Horticultural and Occupational Therapist – Healing through Gardening, Nature, Plants and Dirt Therapy.

Creating Change for Better Community Well-Being Every Day - In Conversation with Chris Gambian, Executive Director, Australians for Mental Health.

In Conversation with Debbie Swibel, Author - Suicide: Hope Beyond the Darkness.

In Conversation with Kate Colvin, CEO Homelessness Australia - Child Homelessness Crisis in Australia – Vulnerability, Risk and Suicidality.

In Conversation with John Macmillan, CEO Yfoundations - Child Homelessness Crisis in Australia – Vulnerability, Risk and Suicidality.

In Conversation - Ingrid Roche, Accredited Allergy Dietician - Keeping Kids Safe and Well-fed - National Allergy, Nutrition Training for Childcare Staff Shar

In Conversation with Elliott Fox, Emerging Canberra Artist – Art, Inspiration, Advocating for Rescue Greyhounds and Raising Awareness.

National Homelessness Week 2025 - Shayne Herriott, Chief Operating Officer , Orange Sky Australia

In Conversation with Jennifer Tierney, Executive Officer, Australia, Médcins San Frontières (MSF) Australia – The Genocide in Gaza.

In Conversation with Greg Aldridge, OAM, CEO Everyman and Josh Hewitt, Manager of Justice Transitions & Violence Prevention Services – Providing Support to Men with High & Complex Needs in the ACT

In Conversation with Michael Simic, Musician and Artist - Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen – Journey Through the Land of Shadows.

Susi Tegen, CEO, National Rural Health Alliance – “Proposed NDIS travel allowance cuts, a blow to rural providers and people with a disability.”

In Conversation – Koen Jansens, former Paralympian – National Wheelchair Basketball League.

In Conversation with Shaun Pianta, Paralympian and brand ambassador for atWork Australia – Future Success for Organisations - The Critical Role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace.

Kate Colvin CEO, Homelessness Australia – The Well-being Impacts of Long-Term Housing Insecurity and Homelessness.

In Conversation - Mark Wadie, Education Program Manager Menslink – Building Community and Helping Young Men to Step Up.

Hearing and Advocating the Voices of Young People Affected By Violence - In Conversation with Dr Tessa Boyd-Caine, CEO, ANROWS.

What Does It Take To Make A Reader - In Conversation with Megan Daley, Teacher, Librarian and Author

In Conversation with Dr Meredith Nash - Sexual Harassment and Gender Equity - The Drive to Respond to Gendered Violence

Water Safety Awareness & Education - Rivers, Creeks, Lakes, Oceans & Pools - In Conversation - Lucas Hayden, Regional Manager, Royal Life Saving Australia ACT.

In Conversation with Michael Bayliss, Sustainable Populations’ Australia (SPA) - Trump Administration Funding Cuts - Impact on Women's Rights and Global Support Agencies & Family Planning Services.

In Conversation with Eryn Marshall, Local Emerging Artist - Recovery and Healing from an Eating Disorder through Art Practice.

In Conversation with Sammy Moynihan, Artistic Director - 'Stages of Empathy' Transformative Theatre Project

Community Options to transition out of Commonwealth funded Aged Care Services and NDIS Services - Brian Corley, CEO, Community Options ACT.

States and Territories Delay the Roll-out of Foundational Supports for People Living with Disaibilities - Trinity Ford, President, People with Disabilities Australia (PWDA)

Mandatory 'Bring Your Own Device' for Students and the Digital Divide - Caroline McDaid, CEO of WorkVentures

In Conversation - Peter Heggie, Carer Co-Chair, National Mental Health Consumer Carer Forum - Are the NDIS reforms really about ‘Choice, Control and Empowerment’ of People Living with a Disability?

In Conversation with Sonia Di Mezza – CEO, Migrant and Refugee Resettlement Services (MARRS) ACT – Support and Welcome - Migrant Health and Well-being.

In Conversation with Dale Barlow, Masters of Music – Internationally renowned Australian Jazz Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Clarinettist, Flautist and Composer.

In Conversation with Howard Conkey, Canberra Journalist, Author and former political advisor about his book – Tad’s Legacy.

In Conversation with Vesna Cvjeticanin, 2xx Radio Presenter for Mediation Today and Serbia My Heart, editor of ‘An Unexpected Life’.

In Conversation with Amanda Hughes, Bachelor Science Psychology, Master of Music Therapy Director of Rhythm and Bloom Music Therapy.

In Conversation with Maree Patsouras – PhD Candidate from the Centre of Alcohol Policy Research at La Trobe University.

In Conversation with Mel Greenhalgh - The Art of Saying No and Setting Boundaries for Safety, Self-Care and Greater Well-being.

In Conversation with Ben Drysdale, Musician, Community Arts Worker & Co-CEO Rebus Theatre - Living with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

In Conversation with Dr Susanne Ilschner - Promoting Awareness of Endometriosis through Art.

In Conversation with Jessica Grahame - World Sexual Health Day 4th September 2023 - Consent – Unpacking Affirmative Consent, power dynamics in sexual and intimate relationships.

Child Protection Week - 4th September 2023 - In Conversation with Thomas McIntyre, Executive Director of Service Strategy and Growth at ‘Act for Kids’

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Kellie Hermes, certified birth and postpartum doula

In Conversation with Andrew Aspinall - Fundraising Bike Ride and Recovery from PTSD through the Veterans Surf Project on the South Coast of Australia

Naidoc Week 2023 - For Our Elders - Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt proud Yamatji, Noongar Elder, Author and Artist about her latest book, Old Nana Quokka - Caring for Country

Energising Your Life - Matt Pepar chats with Neil Shepherd of Inner Synergy - What is mindfulness and how can it help me manage difficult emotions and improve my wellbeing?

In Conversation with Sarah Wilson, Executive Operations Manager at Multicultural Communities Council of the Illawarra - Supports and Services for CaLD Communities in Focus.

In Conversation with Hamza Vayani, Chair of World Wellness Group - The national multicultural health line - Multicultural Health Connect.

Professor Michael Cowley, Obesity Expert, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute - Why Ozempic is vital to Well-being for People Living with Diabetes, Chronic Conditions & Obesity.

Energising Your Life - In Conversation with Emmalee Pepar, Tapping Practitioner - Tapping for Well-being.

Does Research Matter? - In Conversation with Australian National Mental Health Professional Award Winner 2022 – Alan Woodward.

In Conversation with Donna Stanley - Australian National Mental Health Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Award Winner 2022

In Conversation with Gary Thorpe OAM - Australian National Mental Health Community Hero Award Winner 2022.

In Conversation with Scientia Professor Jill Bennett, Director of the Big Anxiety Research Centre (BARC), University of NSW (UNSW) - Using the Arts to Research Lived Experience of Mental Illness.

Perinatal Awareness Week - 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Craig Anderson - Personal Lived Experiences of Post-Natal Depression.

Perinatal Awareness Week - 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Cathy Ngo - Personal Lived Experiences of Post-Natal Depression.

Perinatal Awareness Week 6th – 12th November 2022 - In Conversation with Dr Yvonne Luxford, CEO Perinatal Wellbeing Centre ACT

In Conversation with Radhiah Chowdhury about 'Admissions' an Anthology of Lived and Living Experience of Mental Illness in Australia.

In Conversation with Leisa Keen – Juggling Life as a Professional Musician, Musical Theatre Producer, Singer, Music Teacher and Mum and Carer for two sons with Autism.

In Conversation with Simon Jarvis, CEO of Mentoring Men.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - In Conversation with Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt proud Yamatji, Noongar Elder, Author and Artist - Her Story and Recovery through Art and Writing.

In Conversation with Rachel Green, CEO, SANE Australia – Providing Accessible, Ongoing Mental Health Support for People with Complex Needs.

Julie Tongs, OAM, CEO, Winnunga Nimmityjah - Housing Program - Impact on ACT Indigenous Families; Over-representation of Aboriginal People in the Justice System, Systemic Racism.

In Conversation with Dr Emma Campbell, CEO ACTCOSS – Housing Growth and Renewal Program Update and Planning a City around the needs of its most vulnerable citizens.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - In Conversation with Gary Todd, writer, boxing veteran and author of ‘Annie’s Boy’.

Stories of Resilience and Strength - – In Conversation with Jason Ball, Activist, beyondblue Ambassador and founder of Pride Cup.

In Conversation with Dean Widders NRL Indigenous Pathways Manager – NRL Indigenous Pathways - National Reconciliation Week 27th May – 3rd June 2022

In Conversation with Markus Fischer - Recovering from Alcohol and Gambling Addiction, a personal story.

In Conversation with Andy Fermo, Co-founder of Invisible Injuries – Homeless Heroes – Australian Veterans, PTSD and Homelessness.

The Voices of Gambling Harm Project - In Conversation with Markus Fischer, Peer Support Worker, Relationship’s Australia Canberra, & John Dickson, Programs & Delivery Manager MIEACT.

Heartless Implementation of the ACT public housing renewal program - Comments by Dr Emma Campbell CEO, ACT Council of Social Services

In Conversation with Father Wally Kalinecki and Father Paul Nulley - Praying for Peace and Spiritual Unity - Bringing comfort for communities affected by the War in Ukraine.

In Conversation with Canberra Songwriter, Fred Smith – Charity Fundraising Concert for Afghan Evacuees - Grief, Loss, Remembrance, Thanks.

In Conversation with Kevin Gaynor, 3CR 855AM Melbourne – Neo-liberalism; Libertarianism & Covid-19 Lockdowns; Housing Affordability and Challenges for low income earners.

Does Research Matter? - Dr Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli, Gender & Sexuality Studies Research Network, Deakin University - Discrimination & Affirmation for the Multicultural & Multifaith LGTBIQ+ Community

In Conversation with Maeve Castles, Head of Counselling at Canberra Institute of Technology – Discussing the Supports Available to Assist Tertiary Students Impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic.

In Conversation with Mohammad Al Khafaji, CEO, FECCA – Multicultural Health - Developing an Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative.