Get Real: Talking mental health & disability

This is a special episode in recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) which happens every year on March 31. This day is for learning more about and celebrating the lives and achievements of transgender people.  Our theme for this episode is inclusion for transgender and gender diverse people and why it matters.  And what does meaningful inclusion really look like when it comes to things like community participation, health services, human rights and policy development, to name just a few. Our guest for this episode is Tara Laursen who is ermha365’s Chief Operations Officer. Tara is bringing her own living experience as a member of the transgender community to this conversation.General information and basic concepts:Transhub 101Minus18: Trans 101 – The Basics (youtube)Support for transgender and questioning people:Transgender VictoriaQueerspaceSupport for family members/parents:Transcend Information for alliesGLAAD: Tips for allies of transgender peopleMinus18: How to be a trans allyTrans Justice Project: Conversations for Trans JusticeInformation entioned in podcastEquality Australia research Banning trans women from sport ignores so many inconvenient truths by Natalie Feliks (online article)Australian Human Rights Commission national project mapping threats to trans and gender diverse (TGD) human rights in Australia.Helplines:Lifeline on 13 11 14QLIFE can be contacted on 1800 184 527 13 YARN on 13 92 76ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our first guest for 2024 is Jodi Rodgers. Jodi is a sexologist, counsellor and special education teacher and has a Masters in Sexual Health. For Jodi, connection, intimacy and relationships are a basic human right and this drives her work, in particular with autistic people to support developing their social skills and understanding their emotions. Jodi’s appeared on the series Love on the Spectrum Australia, working with some of the show’s participants. Her new book, Unique: What autism can teach us about difference, connection and belonging has just been released and draws on her 30 years’ of experience.Find out more about Jodi at birdsandbees.com.au More info:Aspect - Aspect is Australia's largest national service provider for people on the autism spectrum.Yellow Ladybugs - Yellow Ladybugs is a non-government organisation, dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals. CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.Helplines:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467Free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicideSuicideLine Victoria 1300 651 25124/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria 

This is our final episode for 2023, and we thought it would be timely to talk about self-care, especially during Christmas and the New Year period with, as always, a focus on mental health.  Donna Markham is our guest. Donna is a qualified occupational therapist, an adjunct Associate Professor at Monash University and also a member of our ermha365 board, and chairing the Practice Governance, Quality and Safety Committee. Donna is Victoria’s former Chief Allied Health Officer and is now focused on entrepreneurship, using her allied health leadership experience to coach professional women, many in allied health, around career transition, among other things with her business Disequilibrium. Donna joined us on Get Real for our last episode of 2021 and since then a lot has happened in Donna’s life, including the honour of being the recipient of the medal of the Order of Australia in 2022 for her contributions to healthcare administration and the diagnosis of her young son as autistic/ADHD.CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.Helplines:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467Free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicideSuicideLine Victoria 1300 651 25124/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in Victoria

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Jakqui Barnfield,  Lifeline Direct's Executive Director of Service Delivery.Jakqui is a registered nurse with a passion for mental health and suicide prevention. She tells us about the power of reaching out to Lifeline Australia's services and that you are not alone.Helplines:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)MensLine Australia 1300 78 99 78 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Free nationwide service providing 24/7 phone and online counselling to people affected by suicideSuicideLine Victoria 1300 651 25124/7 telehealth service that offers free professional phone and online counselling for people living in VictoriaMORE INFO about the Safety Plan mentioned in this episode.CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our special guest, veteran court reporter and author, Megan Norris talks about her book 'Look What You Made Me Do' which examines revenge killings by estranged fathers during marital breakdowns. This episode of Get Real comes with a strong content warning. Topics discussed include family violence, suicide and the murders of children. Listener. Discretion is advised.Domestic Violence and Family Court Lawyer Kathleen Simpson, who was named the Queensland Solicitor of the Year in 2022 said Megan's book is "A must read for all domestic and family violence professionals, DFV frontline workers, educators, judiciary, police, lawyers and students, as an important resource to guide in what could be done, or should be done, to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future".Find out more about Megan at her website megannorrisauthor.com FURTHER READING/LISTENINGWhen Parents Kill (ABC News)Fathers who kill (ABC Radio Local)If you need help phone 1800 RESPECT - Australia's national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service on 1800 737 732.If you or someone else is in immediate danger phone Triple Zero 000 in Australia or the emergency number in the country you are listening from.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Abuzar Mazoori, who came to Australia from Afghanistan as a refugee in 2017.Abuzar, who has a law degree and worked as an advocate for human rights in Afghanistan, currently works for Foundation House in Melbourne. Foundation House is a specialist refugee trauma agency supporting survivors of torture and other traumatic events. Abuzar speaks with us about his experience coming to Australia, starting a new life and the challenges that refugees face in their new home.MORE INFO:Foundation House - The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of TortureRefugee Council of Australia - the national umbrella body for refugees and the organisations and individuals who support them. Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre - a for-purpose community-based agency providing services to migrants and refugees living in the southern region of Melbourne.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together. 

Our guest for this episode is Isabelle Oderberg. Isabelle is a Melbourne-based journalist and author who  joins Get Real to talk about her book Hard to Bear: Investigating the science and silence of miscarriage. It’s an in-depth investigation about miscarriage – the world’s most common pregnancy complication and she brings her own living experience, as well as that of many others to this book.MORE INFO:Early Pregnancy Loss Coalition - https://eplc.auUnrecognised and underestimated: the fight to get Australian women proper care after miscarriages (The Guardian, 9 August 2023)Understanding miscarriage and pregnancy loss with Prof Dame Lesley Regan and Lucy Bannerman (YouTube)Miscarriage Australia ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

How can a support worker establish a supportive relationship in recovery-oriented practice? In the world of mental health, there's no one-size-fits-all approach.  This conversation offers versatile strategies and insights to understand how to interact with clients for build supportive relationships. In this episode we discuss:Strategies to aid the establishment of a supportive relationship What do you need to know about your clients?Techniques for fostering a supportive relationship Treating people as individuals Tips for new workers Framework for Recovery-oriented PracticeThis episode is part of our Skills for Support Workers training podcasts, available on our website and produced as  part of the Developing the growing new NDIS (psychosocial disability) Workforce Project, supported by the Victorian Government.Host - Ellen, Trainer and Project ManagerGuests -Dr Melissa Petrakis, Senior Lecturer of Social work, Monash University, Tamara, Trainer and Lynne, Practice Leader. ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

This is an episode recorded during Homelessness Week 2023, live from Harmony Square Dandenong in Melbourne's south east at an event on 8 August co-hosted by Wayss and City of Greater Dandenong.We speak with ermha365's Rosie Taylor, Practice Leader for Pathways and Dannie O'Leary, Mental Health Support Facilitator, Pathways.Rosie and Dannie work with people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne's south east who are referred to Pathways from Monash Health and Councils and assist clients with support.For more information on ermha365's Pathways program: https://www.ermha.org/community-connect/If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Nicole Madigan. Nicole is a writer, author and investigative journalist. Nicole has written her first non-fiction book called Obsession, which is an investigation into stalking and the psychology behind stalking behaviours and the impact on victim-survivors. Nicole was stalked for over three years. The relentless and debilitating experience wreaked havoc in her personal and professional life, leaving her trapped in a constant state of fear and anxiety.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website. Our Specialist Behaviour Support is mentioned in this episode. Our specialist practitioners are highly skilled professionals who have expertise in supporting people with complex needs.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)MORE INFO:https://www.police.vic.gov.au/stalking (or go to the website of the Police service in your state).Friends with Dignity - Nicole is a non-executive director of this charity that supports survivors of domestic violence. SPARC (US-based) https://www.stalkingawareness.org/Suzy Lamplugh Trust (UK) - https://www.suzylamplugh.org/CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

What is trauma-informed practice? Learn how trauma is defined and understood, and strategies for helping. This podcast is part of ermha365's Skills for Support Workers training podcasts, available on our website and produced  part of the Developing the growing new NDIS (psychosocial disability) Workforce Project supported by the Victorian Government. In this episode, peer support workers Tamara and Charlotte share how you may recognise when a person has a history of complex trauma and how to respond. ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.All content © 2023 Get Real: Talking mental health & disability.

Our guest for this episode is award-winning Theatre & Cabaret Artist, playwright, producer, musician and all-round creative dynamo Chelsea Plumley.  Chelsea has written and produced her first play, Beautiful Highness, which premiered in May 2023 at Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne.Beautiful Highness centres around one family’s incredible grit and determination dealing with mental ill-health and is based on Chelsea's living experience.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website, including our carer support.Find out more about Chelsea at her website https://www.chelseaplumley.com/ and her play Beautiful Highness https://www.beautifulhighness.com/ If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Other support and organisations mentioned in this episode:Mindframe - supports safe media reporting, portrayal and communication about suicide, mental ill-health, alcohol and other drugs.The Voices Clinic - a specialist psychology treatment and research clinic, run by Swinburne for people who hear voices or have similar experiences.Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI) - general information about the program and locations.ANZACATA - the peak professional body representing creative arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia/Pacific region.CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Imagine going through a traumatic childbirth injury, then finding out you have severe pelvic organ prolapse, an invisible and life-altering disability. How would you cope? Our guest for this episode is  Stephanie Thompson, a courageous mother, teacher, athlete, and advocate for women's pelvic health. Stephanie shares her harrowing journey, the impact on her physical and mental well-being, and how she's found healing through her platform, Brave Mumma.Stephanie recounts her unexpected whirlwind of medical interventions during childbirth, which left her with little control over her own experience. We also explore the broader implications of pelvic organ prolapse on mental health, relationships, career, and motherhood.Tune in to hear Stephanie's story and how she's turning her pain into purpose, empowering others to navigate their own journeys with pelvic organ prolapse.Find out more about Stephanie at BRAVE MUMMA and buy her book The Day My Vagina BrokeIf you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Lifeline on 13 11 14Other helpful organisations that Stephanie recommends:Continence Foundation of AustraliaPANDAAustralasian Birth Trauma Associationermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.CREDITSProduced, hosted and edited by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

This is an edited version of an episode from a podcast series produced by ermha365, which is part of the Developing the growing new NDIS (psychosocial disability) Workforce Project supported by the Victorian Government. The  podcast series is available be used as part of any Training Delivery / Assessment or Workplace Coaching and available on ermha365 website here: https://www.ermha.org/podcast-training-resources/The episode was recorded in 2020 with guests:Robyn Oxley, A Proud Tharawal woman from South-West Sydney, Criminologist, Academic and ActivistBelinda, Support Worker Mentis AssistThe podcast ep includes discussion of:What is truth telling? What does intergenerational trauma look like for Australia’s First Peoples? What is the ongoing impact of government policies on Australia’s First Peoples? Why Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country are important How non-Indigenous workers can effectively support Australia’s First Peoples Trauma-informed practiceThe importance of family and kinship relationships If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:13 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Lifeline on 13 11 14ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Martha Gatwech, a young women from Melbourne’s south east.Martha, who is South Sudanese Australian, is also a podcaster who talks about the realities of being a young woman, racism, mental health and finding your authentic self.Martha’s podcast is BROKEN RHYTHM.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Marcelle Mogg, CEO of Mental Health Victoria is our guest for this episode.Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.Mental Health Victoria drives policy, advocacy, workforce training, best practice…and much more. Any organisation that operates within, or intersects with, the mental health system in Victoria - and ermha365 is one of these - can become members of Mental Health Victoria to connect with others, collaborate and contribute to policy development.  MHV’s purpose is to ensure that people living with a mental illness can access effective and appropriate treatment and community support to enable them to participate fully in society. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Rod Hannifey's been driving B-double trucks for decades. He’s driven millions of kilometres over that time, all across Australia. Rod came to my attention when I was researching wellbeing and the Truck Driving industry. Rod’s a well-known advocate in this space. He’s currently the President of the National Road Freighters Association, he contributes to magazines radio and online for the industry and he’s a Churchill Fellow – which is a worldwide, prestigious fellowship set up in Sir Winston Churchill’s name where people selected travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field. Rod’s focus was heavy vehicle road safety best practice. Rod’s made advocating for himself and his fellow truck drivers a hobby and it's become a passion. MORE INFO:Rod's Facebook page Audiobooks for the RoadRod's TRUCKRIGHT blogDriving Health Reasearch  Monash University research finds poor truck driver health could cost Australia $2.5 billionHealth in Gear 1800 464 327 (24/7 support)If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Satellite Foundation is focused on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people where a family member, like a parent or sibling has a mental illness or mental health challenges and the youth they support are aged 8-25 and live in Victoria, Australia.  CEO Rose Cuff and Youth Coordinator Mia Boonen are the guests for this episode.Find out more about Satellite Foundation online or or phone 1800 973 444You can follow Satellite Foundation on social media:Instagram - @satellite_foundationFacebook -  facebook.com/satellitefoundation If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Dr Ahona Guha is a Melbourne-based forensic and clinical psychologist. She works with survivors of abuse and those who live with trauma.Ahona also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others — and she has a deep understanding of the psychological and social factors that cause people to abuse others. Ahona has written her first book RECLAIM: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse.MORE INFO:Ahona's websiteAhona on Twitter @drahonaguha and Instagram @drahonaguhaA broad definition of trauma is useful; an open-ended one isn’t (Psyche, May 2022)What people ask when they find out I’m a forensic psychologist (SBS Voices, March 2023)If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Blue Knot Foundation - empowering recovery from complex traumaFREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Alan Tomkins who is an ambassador for the Burn Chef Project, which was set up in the UK in 2019 to eradicate mental health stigma within hospitality.Alan was a chef for 22 years before finally leaving the industry he loved after he experienced significant impacts on his mental health. Now he’s using his living experience to work in mental health and recently started work at ermha365 as a Carer Respite Facilitator.MORE INFO:Alan's Facebook Page: Mental Health and the Hospitality industryBurnt Chef Project - Committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by focussing on people's wellbeing first.Experiencing burnout? Here’s what to do about it via The Black Dog InstituteThe clip you heard at the start of the episode is from a film called boiling point starring british actor Stephen Graham. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service provider CREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.