Knowledge on Tick

Heidi joins the Knowledge on Tick podcast to chat about her vast experience in Youth Work ranging from Youth Justice, youth street outreach programs and most recently with Youth Projects as a Co Ordinator for the Transition to Work program. 

Andy is an Englishman living his best life here in Australia. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge to the podcast this week discussing his time in Case Management, Child Protection and most recently as the Clinical Supervisor for the Multi Systemic Therapy Program with Anglicare.    To learn more about the MST program with Anglicare please check out the link: https://cdn.anglicarevic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AV-Annual-Report-2023.pdf  

A check in and update from the host of the podcast Josh!

Anthony is former high level pole vaulter who through his love for sport and social work has created 'Fit n Well'.   Through his business Fit n Well Anthony aims to combine physical exercise with a counselling service for young people.    This episode we discuss some really creative ways Anthony is working with young people to overcome many hurdles in their lives (pun absolutely intended).   To learn more search facebook for 'fit n well' or instagram @fit_n_well_adelaide

For the second time Youth Worker and mentor Shayne Hood joins the podcast.    Once again Shayne chats about some of his owned lived experience as well as some of the projects he has been working on with Josh and Nat.   Catch more about Shaye on episode 14 as or on his websites www.woundsandwisdom.life and www.shaynehood.com.au 

Maddy joins the Knowledge on Tick Podcast to chat about her experience in Social Work, adventure travel and we discuss a range of topics when it comes to engaging with young people.  Maddy is hilarious and brings her sense of humour to the podcast when chatting about her many very interesting jobs.

Claire joins the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to share stories of growing up in the UK, moving to Australia and her experience as a Social Worker specialising in the trauma and family therapy space. Claire is one of the most lovely people we have had the opportunity to chat to and learn from.    If you are enjoying the podcast please consider buying us a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/knowledgeontick   

Vanessa joins the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to chat about her experiences working as a Nurse in the public health system and how that lead to her current position as a Home Based Withdrawal Nurse within the Alcohol and Other Drugs field.  

Rick joins the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to chat about his mentoring program; Mana Youth Project as well as some wellbeing strategies the importance of the community supporting its young people.   

Paul joins the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to chat about his time working with young people and their families as well as his current role as a Social Worker in a Hospital.  We also chat about Paul's interest in Psychedelic-assisted Therapy (mushrooms) and much more.  We thank Paul for reaching out to us and inviting us down to Geelong to record this podcast. 

Matt joins the Knowledge on Tick Podcast to chat about his time working in Youth Justice and what drove him create 'Chin Up Project'. Matt also talks about his latest and probably greatest project, Bones MMA. Matt has not only started a gym but created a community where he can spread his inclusive attitude, kind and accepting nature and continue to support young people through his favourite medium, martial arts.  Please check out www.bonesmma.com.au and www.chinupproject.com   If you are interested in learning more about Mana Youth Project head to www.manayouthproject.com   Want to help support the podcast? head to www.buymeacoffee.com/knowledgeontick

George joins the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to (partly) chat about his time working at Parkville Youth Justice Centre, being a member of the Australian Army and in his current role working with young people and their families in the community.  George and Josh have been friends for a number of years and it was a pleasure to have him chat with us on the podcast.   

Brendan Murray has been awarded 'Teacher of the Year' for starting the Pavilion School and he was hand picked to be the Principal of Parkville College. Brendan has always been an advocate for young people which culminated in him speaking out against the treatment of young people held in custody at Barwon Prison after a riot at Parkville Youth Justice Centre. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and we hope you do too.   For more information about The Incremental Project please contact info@incrementalproject.com.au or chat to Dan on 0412 907 949. Please also support the podcast by heading to www.buymeacoffee.com/knowledgeontick  

Merinda joins the podcast to chat about her experience as a social worker. Merinda shares with us about her time working in Family Violence, Summer Camp (with Josh) and her current role in homelessness.    Please check out Shayne Hood's website www.woundsandwisdom.life as well as his chat with us on the podcast in Episode 14. 

Jayde is the Team Coordinator for Project Rockit. Project Rockit is a youth driven movement against hate speech and bullying. Jayde talks about how she ended up in this role and some of the amazing work that Project Rockit does with students, teachers and parents. Please check out Project Rockit at www.projectrockit.com.au and if you want to support the podcast please donate (as little as $3 per month) at www.buymeacoffee.com/knowledgeontick

Jeremy is a proud Maori man living in Melbourne and has been sharing his love for his culture within the Community Services field for a long time. We discuss growing up in New Zealand, how Jeremy came to be a leader within his Community and we also try and teach Nat about Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels.    If you want to check out the programs mentioned at the beginning of the episode; head to Facebook and search 'Te Are Hononga' for the Mau Rakau Martial Arts Program and for the Mens Wellbeing page search for 'Tu Toa Hau Ora'

Ben Vasiliou is the CEO of Youth Projects. Ben joined the Knowledge On Tick Podcast to chat about his journey through the Community Services field and his the different roles he has worked in.  Ben shared some insight into how he will be running Youth Projects in a 'post Cover 19' world and also shared many words of wisdom and advice.  Nat and Josh were both blown away by this conversation and we hope you will be too.  Please check out www.youthprojects.org.au    This week's reverse advertising was bought to you by: Eat Up Australia - www.eatup.org.au St Kilda Mums - www.stkildamums.org.au  

In a post Covid world Josh and Nat are back for 'Season 2'. We discuss our time during lockdown, the 5 new introduction questions and a way to support the podcast. We have joined up with 'Buy Me a Coffee' as a means to help crowd fund and support this Podcast. Running the Podcast is pretty low maintenance however there are costs involved. If you enjoy what you hear then please support us at www.buymeacoffee.com/knowledgeontick We're happy to be back!  

Shane joins the Knowledge on Tick podcast to chat about his time working with young people, in the homelessness sector, Social Work and as a Family Therapist. We also chat about growing up in New Zealand, strict parenting and everything in between.     

Lyndon Galea joined the Knowledge on Tick podcast to chat about Eat Up Australia. Lyndon is the founder of Eat Up Australia which provides lunch to 1000's of underprivileged school kids across Australia everyday.  Lyndon is an absolute legend and also provided us with an insight into a truly amazing story of how one person can have a huge impact.  Check out Eat Up Australia here: https://eatup.org.au/