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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,
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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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
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 to - Lifeline 13 11 14
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Suicide Helpline Victoria- 1300 651 251.
There is a comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and Monique Patterson on Facebook.
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 comprehensive list in the book, which you can purchase through www.geniusbooks.com.au , or become a friend of Paul Levey and Monique Patterson on Facebook.
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 screen every two years, as they are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast screening is free, takes 10 minutes, and is with a woman.
Book online at breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.
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 (Marjorie) is in town.
Where & When:-
City Bowls Club, Central Reserve, 28-40 Gravesend St
Monday at 8:00 AM - 5:40 PM
Price: Free · Duration: 8 hr
We're in Colac 8 Feb - 19 Mar.
We invite Victorians aged 50−74 to have a breast screen every two years, as they are the group most at risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast screening is free, takes 10 minutes, and is with a woman.
Book online at www.breastscreen.org.au or call 13 20 50.
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
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We are excited to announce the opening of registrations for the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 April 2 to 18. So, please register a placeholder for your venue on the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 soon.
TO REGISTER ONLINE
https://www.colacotwayartstrail.com/
Sue 0400922219
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 people each year.
They are working on projects and services in the Colac Otway Area. We find out heaps.
This is a great chat with Kylie Whyte (Inclusion Net Project Officer | Barwon and the Great South Coast Region) with Wellways Australia, and Amelia (Millie) Reid (Peer and Community Coordinator).
Suite 5 / 23-31 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220
kwhyte@wellways.org (03) 4333 0251
www.wellways.org | 1300 111 400
areid@wellways.org | 0438 575 314 | (03) 5292 1691
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 wider audience, as a resource for ALL. To help this happen, you can donate via The Australian Cultural Fund site, using this URL - https://australianculturalfund.org.au/search/?q=marooned
This incredible play has had a wide audience, and the best is yet to come.
If you need help, call:-
Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Suicide Helpline Victoria - 1300 651 251.
Kids Help Line (free call) - 1800 55 1800.
Mensline - 1300 789 978.
BiueKnot Helpline - 1300 657 380 - Geelong: 03 5222 4318
Sexual Assault Crisis Line (24 Hours) - 1800 806 292
Safe Steps (24 Hours) - 1800 015 188
Drummond St. Services - https://ds.org.au - 03 9663 6733
Parent Line - 1300 301 300
QLife - 1800 184 527
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 had the whole district covered.
TO REGISTER ONLINE for the Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021, with the theme , " THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL", go to
https://www.colacotwayartstrail.com/
or callSue on 0488 547 144 between 5.00pm & 7.00pm
The Colac Otway Arts Trail 2021 will run from April 2 to 18.
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 from Linda Holland, Community Engagement Coordinator & Suicide Prevention Services Coordinator (Lifeline) in the region, she is based in Warrnambool, however her role services the South West Victoria region.
This is a fabulous chat, and sheds a brilliant light on the COMPLETE role that this organisation performs.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800,
Parent Line 1300 301 300 and
QLife 1800 184 527, are just a few you can find...
Also - Help keep Colac Safe.
Neighbourhood House, 23 Miller Street, Colac.
Monday Wednesday & Friday - 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Please Phone - 1800 512 424
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 for Brekky and EdinburghGardens for lunch.
https://www.facebook.com/positiveattitude13/
Drummond Street Services Inc.
Are you in crisis? Call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Kids Helpline 1800 551 800,
Parent Line 1300 301 300 or
QLife 1800 184 527.
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.
Website: http://www.snapnetwork.org/
To make contact, email dmcleish@snapnetwork.org
Or contact Don on sms 0411 565691
Stand Up Speak Up - https://standupspeakup.org/
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 about one year old, and is an avid reader ...
To find out more - Braille House
Cortical Vision Impairment Australia
Vision Australia - 1800 847 466
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 community hero and ally Yvonne Gardner passed away.
There is more about WAD at http://www.worldaidsday.org.au
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 attention to issues of
· prejudice,
· discrimination and
· violence that affect trans and gender diverse people
· sharing their stories and
· taking action to educate everyone about who transgender people are.
The week culminates with Trans Day of Remembrance on 20 November.
For support & more information:-
Transcend Support | Support for Trans and Gender Diverse Children
Geelong Rainbow Inc -@rainbowkidsgeelong on FB
TGV is Victoria's leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy.
Queerspace
For Ki:- kirrilydhayward@gmail.com and can be reached on 0484112850.
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 bringing attention to issues of
· prejudice,
· discrimination and
· violence that affect trans and gender diverse people
· sharing their stories and
· taking action to educate everyone about who transgender people are.
The week culminates with Trans Day of Remembrance on 20 November.
For support & more information:-
Transcend Support | Support for Trans and Gender Diverse Children
Geelong Rainbow Inc -@rainbowkidsgeelong on FB
TGV is Victoria's leading body for trans and gender diverse advocacy.
Queerspace
For Ki:- kirrilydhayward@gmail.com and can be reached on 0484112850 too
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 training, school assistance and cultural education.
Find out more about NAIDOC & BATForce
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 invaluable care to our Colac and regional community.
You can donate online at www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au or via the options listed below.
Direct Deposit to BSB 633-000 Account No 128 787 173 (One off or regular monthly payments)
Posting your cheque to PO Box508, Colac 3250
Visiting the office to make a cash donation
Phoning 03 5233 8203 to donate with your credit/debit Card.
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 Sunday 8 November and ends on Sunday 15 November.
The Theme this year - Always Was, Always Will Be.
To connect with the community as discussed, go to Facebook:-
https://www.facebook.com/beelovedessence
https://www.facebook.com/events/750381392204717
Or call Ahhleeyah - 0478 711 247
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 donate or go to https://fundraising.dementia.org.au/
and donate by clicking the "donate" button, the search for Nancy and/or Michael.
An estimated 460,000 Australians are living with dementia.
While Dementia Australia welcomes the $11.3 million for expert psychosocial supports, the lack of focus on dementia within a $115.5 billion budget in 2020-21 for health, aged care and sport, reveals that dementia is still not receiving the attention it deserves.
https://www.dementia.org.au
1800 100 500
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