Podcasts from the Edge

For the path ahead we can prepare, but in the end we got to know what to do in the moment.In the last episode of RealFM, Bobsy slows things down and glides us through five conversations:Sienna tells us why she wants to marry pastaKayla shares why anime is looked down uponAva and Lachie speak about singing and the different tastes in ...metal?Ben chats to us about his dream in becoming a sound engineer.Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod.RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Bravery is just being ourselves... who cares what anyone else thinks!For the third episode of RealFM, Jacob hosts with confidence and takes us through three conversations:Bella tells us how she met her idol...and how it changed herBen and Lucas share their passion for being to cheeky buggers(and being talented artists)Charlie speaks about the reason he teaches himself guitarMusic in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod.RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

It makes us who we are, even if we're afraid to show it.For the second episode of RealFM, "Jeff" is our country-bunkin' of a host and takes us through four conversations... and a cover of a song!Ryan tells us what mitosis is,Vicki shares a memory of catching a pufferfishShaniece speaks about what people are missing out on dissing musicalsJacob relives how he drove on a rainbow road when he was four years old."Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen is featured in this podcast and is performed by Jacob Lewis.Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod.RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

From the outside looking in, they don't truly understand who we are.For the first episode of RealFM, Bella takes us through three conversations:"Jeff" tells us a worldwide secret...Adam shares his relationship with his culture and identityBobsy speaks about his hidden talent.Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod.RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initative through Reigonal NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

You wanna hear the real deal going on with us youth?Tune in to the world of RealFM- a podcast series that is held within the Sentral Youth Services in Kiama. Listen to what the young people have to say about one question: "What is something that makes you incredibly happy?".RealFM- where it doesn't get any realer than this.RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in.The English language is hard to learn if it's not your first language- so what is it like when you translate poems into your native language? Does it sound the same, or is it completely different?In this last episode, we will listen to three poems that were created within the Amplifying M Voices Project. Using the power of translation- we transcribed these poems and retranslated them back to English to create new versions of these poems. Listen to find out what is different and what is the same. Poem One: ArrivalPoem Two: Pa's ChairPoem Three: A StillAmplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia.This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in.So, you just turned 18. You feel excited, but scared. What are some things you need to know to navigate adulthood?This fourth episode is all about adulthood- what it really looks like, what it feels like... what to look forward too. We listen in on our young people who are not "adults" that share ways on living your best life!Listen to hear some hilarious stories and reassuring advice on the topic of adulthood.If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here!Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia.This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in.This third episode is all about self love- how it ties in with society, the way that others view us and how we can build ourselves up to live a happy life!Listen to hear amazing insight told by our young people about the topic of self love.If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here!Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia.This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in.This episode is all about culture-- finding out about your culture or learning about others can create new opportunities in your life. But even though we can take pride in who we are and what we believe in, could culture potentially lead to harm?Listen to hear about our young people talk about what culture means to them.If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here!Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia.This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Welcome to Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in!This 5 part podcast series is a showcase of Illawarra's courageous and hilarious multicultural young people- all who have something to share. They will share with you advice, their experiences growing up and insight of navigating the world.This first episode is all about trust- something we all know- but what is it like for young people who come from another country? Who have to build relationships from scratch?Listen to hear some captivating stories on how trust is made.If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here!Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia.This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

In this eighth and final episode of Grit (for the time being) we focus on one story about Perseverance. To say anything about it might ruin the unexpected twists and turns in the way the story unfolds and what it reveals... so we hope that intrigues you enough to give it a listen.

In this episode we hear the story of how Nowra got it's name, think about the dangers of speaking language, reconsider our relationship with fire, hear a story about someone who folds their clothes every night and finally we hear about how building three homes supported a bunch of local charities.

Sam introduces the audacious outfit she wears when running the GRIT course, then we jump into a story about why Rachel was skipping school. Next we listen to Jess G and Katy’s song, Therapy Session.  Finally, Sammi from Headspace gives us a strategy to help others who might be going through a hard time.

In this episode we hear a story from our host Sam about how a smell can trigger a memory and then an unconscious reaction. We hear from Jacob Morris about First Nation's language and culture and also from Adam Sturt about how his hands taught him to read.

In this episode we take you on the road with our hosts Sam and Archie as they tour the Shoalhaven from the south to the north looking for the signs of recovery and resilience.

In this episode of Grit we begin by talking about empathy and how we understand each other. Then we share an epic fictional story about a young man wondering whether he has the grit to do what he needs to do. And we finish off the episode with some tips that can help us be  prepared for bushfires.

We explore the theme of acceptance through a fictional story called 'Skate',  hear a song written and performed by Taz Lukas called Me and Myself, and take in a poem created collaboratively with the young people involved in the Grit project. We also talk to some experts about looking after yourself.

In this first episode of our new podcast series, Grit (1 Road In, 1 Road Out),  we're launching straight into the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires and taking stock of how we've been since. Then we talk with a disaster recovery expert and a psychologist about what has happened to us.  GRIT (1 Road In, 1 Road Out) is a podcast made in collaboration with communities from the bushfire-affected Shoalhaven. It features stories inspired by local young people and interviews with experts in trauma recovery, mental health, emergency response, and more. Grit is funded by Resilience NSW, Bushfire Community Resilience and Recovery Fund , The Australia Council for the Arts, and supported by Southern Youth and Family Services. 

It isn't just keeping the culture alive, it's to keep it growing.Ready Steady is back and for Indigenous Literacy Day we're bringing a special conversation to you from 2020!Jallarah, Tarlee, Nikki and Vicki chat to Kirli Saunders(Red Room Poetry) and Dr Aunty Jodi Edwards(Dharawal lanuage expert) about why learning language is important. Ready Steady was funded through the Communities For Children program by the Australian Government Department of Social Services under the Families and Communities Programme through Barnardos Australia.

Books are a way of learning heaps of words- but what happens when you find a word that you don't know?In this episode, we chat to Donna Bartley from ECTARC(Early Childhood Education Services and Training) to see how she reads to young kids.Then we dive into a familiar tale- " The Real Estate Agent and The Three Goldilocks' " where three little girls find a mysterious, empty play village... or is it a display village?And to bring it all together, we have a special conversation with Paint the Town REaD's Barbie Bates, Paint the Gong REaD's Tracey Kirk-Downey and Reading Bug!