Roads To Recovery

Today we have a great yarn about Aboriginal health and services in our area with Mick Ryan, who is an Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer with Barwon Health,(Monday and Tuesday) and a Primary Care Consultant, Indigenous Health, with Western Victoria Primary Health Network, AND Craig Norman, who is an Outreach Aboriginal Health Worker at the Wathaurong Co-Op. For more info: * www.barwonhealth.org.au * www.wathaurong.org.au - ph. 5277 0044 * www.westvicphn.com.au * or ring Craig on 5277 2038 *

We speak to 2015 Youth Award recipients Alex Tigani and Sarah Kenworthy about the Geelong Youth Awards.

Care Leavers Australia Network, known more simply as CLAN, is a support, advocacy, research and training network for people who grew up in Australian orphanages, children's Homes, foster care and other institutions. Edwina and I talk with CLAN CEO, Leonie Sheedy, and Eunice, who was institutionalised in a local Salvation Army *orphanage* for 13 years. Contact CLAN on 1800 008 774 or find them on Twitter.

Today we chat with Judy and Naomi who are the *Bringing Them Home* program counselors and social & support worker with the Wathaurong Co-op. They drive program which, according to their website, *is a spiritual and emotional well-being program that provides a dedicated service to the Stolen Generation, addressing concerns and issues, individuals and families experience*. To become involved:- www.wathaurong.org.au * Contact via Email: healthservice@wathaurong.org.au * OR * Judy or Naomi on 5272 8895 or 5272 8897. Also - Google *Jigsaw*, *AIATSIS* & Link-up for more Help with Stolen Generations & Families.

The executive team from BCYF join us today to talk of their new strategy, vision, mission and values, and Fostering Connections and the current need for carers, amongst other things. Anneliese Knell (Executive Director – Client Services) and Kate Morrissy (Executive Director – Organisational Development) make a return visit, and introduce us to Matt Connell (Executive Director - People & Culture). For more info. and to contact - www.bcyf.org.au * Head Office 12-14 Halstead Place Geelong West, 3218 * Ph: 03 5221 4466 * Email: info@bcyf.org.au * Fostering * http://fosteringconnections.com.au/ * 1800 013 088 *

Barwon Healths Professor Trisha Dunning and geriatrician, Shi-Jynn Yong, talk about healthy living and ageing, with specific reference to growing older and having diabetes, being diagnosed with diabetes when you are older, and what can change as you get older. Diabetes – Health Information Access: 1300 715 673 * Diabetes Referral Centre - Geelong Hospital - Contact Hours: - 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday * http://www.diabetesvic.org.au * www.barwonhealth.org.au *

today we chat about Blokes with Strokes with Desiree Cohen, the co-ordinator of this support group, and two of the blokes from the group, Rory Wilson and Rod Smith. For more info & contact - www.strokeassociation.com.au * www.facebook.com/strokeassociationofvictoria * Desiree Cohen - 0450 955 226 * geelongcoord2@strokeassociation.com.au *

Edwina and I enjoyed a wonderful experience at the open day on Sunday 17th January at Wurdi Youang near Lara. We yarned with lots of people, learnt heaps, and decided it was a good idea to bring some of that knowledge to our audience. Today we meet Reg Abrahams & Alfie Oram who are from Wathaurong Co-op, and Heather Threadgold who is an anthropologist. For more info - and to contact Heather - www.facebook.com/Wathaurong-Aboriginal-Co-Op * r.abrahams@wathaurong.org.au * www.wathaurong.org.au * Wathaurong Administration, Community Services, Family Services * Phone: 03 5277 0044 * Email: admin@wathaurong.org.au * heatherthreadgolddesigns@live.com *

At noon on the 21st of February, the Victorian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia will coordinate State-wide, simultaneous vigils at the grave-sites of the Victorian Vietnam veterans. To tell us what this is all about, and to chat about what is in the wings for the 50th anniversary of Long Tan, the Chair of the State Branch 2016 Commemorations Committee and State VP, Ken Baker, is with fellow veterans David (Darby) Drennan, And Nigel Wilson. Bob Appleton (OAM) makes a cameo appearance! To find out more, and to become involved - Geelong Veterans Centre, Osborne Park, 51 Swinburne Street North Geelong * 5277 0311 * email - gdvvaa@bigpond.com * Geelong Surfcoast Veterans Centre - Ph: 03 5222 6003 – 120 settlement Rd * About the Vigils - http://www.vic.gov.au/victoriaremembers * Veterans Family Counseling Services – Veterans Line * 1800 011 046 *

Andrew Collins from Ballarat, and Chris Pianto ex-St. Josephs College Geelong join Edwina and myself to share their journeys through sexual abuse and beyond. This second part is from when Andrew arrives. Check out and follow *LOUD fence* on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loudfence/?fref=ts AND *Ballarat SO SAD* - https://www.facebook.com/BallaratSoSad/ Join the movement and tie colourful ribbons on fences of religious institutions. For Help - Lifeline * 131 114 * Suicide Line * 1300 651 251 * Barwon CASA * 5222 4318 (BH) 1800 806 292 (24hr).

Chris Pianto ex-St. Josephs College Geelong joins Edwina and myself to share his journey through sexual abuse and beyond. This first part of todays program is before Andrew Collins arrives from Ballarat. Check out and follow *LOUD fence* on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/loudfence/?fref=ts AND *Ballarat SO SAD* - https://www.facebook.com/BallaratSoSad/ Join the movement and tie colourful ribbons on fences of religious institutions. For Help - Lifeline * 131 114 * Suicide Line * 1300 651 251 * Barwon CASA * 5222 4318 (BH) 1800 806 292 (24hr).

The East Timor Hearts Fund and University Hospital Geelong have partnered to provide heart surgery for the people of Timor-Leste (East Timor) in Australia. How did this come about, and what projects do they have in progress? In the studio today I have Ingrid Svendsen, Chair and communications adviser from East Timor Hearts Fund, and Barwon Health Cardiologist Dr Alan Appelbe. For more info, and to make a donation - http://www.easttimorheartsfund.org.au * info@easttimorheartsfund.org.au * and all about Barwon Health - http://www.barwonhealth.org.au/

We get to talk to many community support and health organisations who promote the general well-being of our community, and Barwon Health has had the highest profile over the years. We hope that 2016 will be no different. So to start the year we talk with Paul Cohen, their interim CEO, and Robyn Hayles their Chief Operating Officer. More info * www.barwonhealth.org.au * Advance Care Planning & much more * 1300 715 673 * Mental Health Intake & Assessment * 1300 094 187 *

Some People go overboard with the commercialism of the season, and spend to breaking point. Others, or maybe the same people, go overboard with their season of cheer, and abuse, overuse or lose track of the amount of stuff they are putting in to their bodies. Whatever it is, we want you to approach life in moderation, i.e. responsibly. Today we chat with Craig Harvey from Barwon Health DAS and Mark Dekker from Barwon Child Youth & Family Services - follow-up: www.BarwonHealth.org.au * Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Information, Assessment and Referral: 1300 094 187 * 24 hours a day, 7 days a week * Barwon Child Youth & Family - Phone: 5221 4466 * www.bcyf.org.au/ * Facebook/BCYFGeelong * Twitter: @BCYFGeelong * 9:00am to 5:00pm (Mon to Fri) *

Minerva Community Services is based in the Geelong area and provides information and support to women and their dependent children, who have experienced family violence. As such, they are in the forefront of the month of awareness of preventing violence against women and children. To talk about their services and other relevant stuff, Renee Fiolet from Deakin Uni and Chair of Minerva is with me once again, along with Pauline Wright, their Chief Executive Officer, and Arsha their Intake person. To contact and for other support - Service Hours: 9am-4.30pm Monday to Friday * 5224 2903 * Email: admin@minerva.org.au * www.minerva.org.au * Safe Steps - 24 hour contact number: 1800 015 188 (Toll free) * Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service * 1800 105 303 (Toll free) * Rape & Domestic Violence Service Australia * 1800 respect * 1800 737 732 * Sexual Assault and counselling * 24 hrs * Barwon Housing and Homelessness Support * 1800 993 093 * Barwon CASA * 1800 806 292 *

The Barwon Month of Action to stop mens violence against women and children will run through to the 25th November. The RECLAIM THE NIGHT GEELONG RALLY is on this Saturday 31st October from 11am in the Little Malop Street Mall. Glenda Mac Naughton is with me once again, and she has another person from the Collective, Rebecca, and we talk about relevant stuff. For info and/or support - * www.reclaimthenightgeelong.org.au * www.facebook.com/Geelong-Reclaim-The-Night * rtngeelong@gmail.com * Phone: - 5241 6601 (Nancy Donkers) * www.monthofaction.com.au * headspace – 5222 6690 *

We have promoted many local organisations on this program over the years, and on each occasion, we have learnt that the network of partnerships and referrals has been the key to their success. Three of those organisations have now officially merged and become Barwon Child, Youth & Family. So who are the organisations that have merged, and why? Well Kate Morrissy who is the Executive Director of Organisational Development, Anneliese Knell their Executive Director, Client Services and Josie Taylor the Manager, Special Intervention Services are here to answer these questions. For more info: - Phone: 5221 4466 * Website: www.barwonchildyouthfamily.org.au * Facebook/BCYFGeelong * Twitter: @BCYFGeelong * 9:00am to 5:00pm (Mon to Fri) *

Geelong Legacy Club was founded in 1925 making it the second oldest Legacy Club. This means that this Legacy week, which runs from 31 August - 6 September, marks their 90th Anniversary. And to chat to us about all things Legacy, I have their president Margaret Bethune, Joan Riddell who is the president of the Geelong laurel club, and Brian Wrigley who is a legatee, a Vietnam veteran, a past president of legacy. More contact - Geelong Legacy 182 Ryrie Street Geelong Victoria 3220 Telephone: (03) 5229 5702 E-mail: legacyglg@gmail.com

National Missing Persons Week is an annual event which this year will be held from 2-8 August. Four years ago, Daniel O*Keeffe went missing, and he became one of the 35,000 reported as such each year. The majority of those reported missing are found in a short time. Daniel was not. His sister Loren refused to give up the search for her brother, and this led to her establishing The Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN) in 2013. As CEO of MPAN, Loren has delegated todays chat to her Mum & Dad, Lori & Des. To follow up:- www.facebook.com/dancomehome * www.missingpersonsguide.com * www.mpan.com.au * 0478 661 092 * info@mpan.com.au *

In 2012, The United Nations designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Research has shown that elderly abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitation is one of the biggest issues facing senior citizens around the world. World Health Organization data suggests that 4 to 6 per cent of elderly suffer from some form of abuse, a large percentage of which goes unreported. So, what is Elder Abuse, and what can we do if we recognise it is happening. Who do we turn to? Gary Ferguson Community Education Co-ordinator with Seniors Rights Victoria, Community Lawyer Elsie Stokie frm Barwon Community Legal Service, Julie Fisher - Facility Manager at Barwon Health, and Maree Townsend Acting Director of Aged Care McKellar Centre, Barwon Health chat about such issues. Contacts and Info - www.barwonhealth.org.au *Phone Number: 03 4215 5200 * After Hours: 0409 175 696 * Elder Rights Advocacy * 1800 700 600 * Seniors Rights Phone * 1300 368 821 * E-mail: info@seniorsrights.org.au * Barwon Community Legal Service * 9:00am