North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is excited to be able to share with you the work that we do within our community, the many uplifting community stories and to celebrate the lives and achievements of our community through NRCH’s Podcast.

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Van is a cook at Cultural Catering, a social enterprise and a program of North Richmond Community Health. If you want to find out more or see what Van and the cooks have on the menu – visit https://www.culturalcatering.org.au/

Special thanks to Van Nguyen for sharing her story. 

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This episode, recorded during the 16 Days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, explores how we can consider culture when addressing gender-based violence – featuring counselors Hamsa Johnston and Zahra Abdurrahman.

They discuss the diverse manifestations of family violence, the cultural challenges in recognising abuse, and propose policy changes – particularly for temporary visa holders facing financial dependence and housing insecurity. This episode emphasises the importance of non-judgmental support, empowerment, and collaboration with social service providers who may not recognise signs of family violence. 

Guests: 

Hamsa Johnston, Counselling Case Worker at North Richmond Community Health

Zahra Abdurrahman, Specialist Family Violence Case Worker at the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

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In this episode, we interview NRCH’s dedicated General Practitioners (GPs) who have been serving their communities for over 30 years. We’ll learn about the strategies GPs use to provide culturally appropriate care and ensure a positive healthcare experience for all clients. We’ll also hear from people who have used services at community health centres like NRCH and their stories show how important these services are for our community.

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You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

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In this episode, we join Khanh Lam, who found freedom as a refugee in Australia as a small boy from Vietnam. He tells us how finding freedom in Australia transformed his family’s life, enabling him to pursue his dreams and build a better future. 

You can listen to this episode on:

Last week we walked with NRCH’s Men’s Walking Group, led by facilitator Wayne Russell (NRCH Consumer and Community Liaison) and learnt how walking and companionship can make a significant difference to men’s health. In this episode we explore the impact small changes can have on our lives.

Guests:

• Wayne Russell, Consumer and Community Liaison at NRCH
• Phil and Robbie, Men’s Walking Group members

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In this episode, Achut Thuc (Mental Health Project Coordinator) discusses the unspoken battles and hidden stories surrounding mental health in Sudanese and Somali communities.

How does your community respond when someone faces mental illness?

This podcast will examine deep-rooted beliefs, and cultural norms that shape our response. We’ll also explore the potential for compassion and understanding that lies within.

This episode also discusses the art of empathetic conversation! Our guests provide practical insights and guidance on how to approach and support someone who might be experiencing mental health challenges in our communities.

Tune in to be part of the conversation that aims to empower, educate, and break down barriers.

Presented by:

• Achut Thuc, Yarra Housing Estate Mental Health Project Coordinator at NRCH

Guests:

• Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH
• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH

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In this episode, Kuich (our Health and Wellbeing Officer) leads the discussion with two other young people and a compassionate counselor from Cancer Council Victoria, in an eye-opening discussion about vaping.

What’s fueling the surge in e-cigarette and vaping use, especially among young people? We discuss the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon. We’ll delve into the allure of enticing flavors, uncover sneaky marketing tactics used by influencers and social media platforms, and give practical tips on how you can reduce harm to yourself and help your friends who are trying to quit. Listen in and let’s shed light on the dangers hidden behind the glossy filters and hashtags.

Special thanks to Yarra Youth Services for hosting us, Cancer Council Victoria, and Quit for your guidance and support.

Presented by:

• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer

Guests:

• Honey
• Henry
• Teresa Ponchard – Quitline Counsellor
  

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In this International Womens Day episode, Rida comments on religious stereotypes in the healthcare system. She also covers the impact of social media ‘wellness influencers’, and how we can build better communication, trust, and rapport between healthcare workers and Muslim women.

Guests:

• Rida Aleem Khan

You can listen to this episode on:

One of the myths about healthcare is that it is only about what happens in the hospital. Hoa’s story highlights that you don’t need to be a doctor to improve health outcomes – you just need to care.

This episode follows Hoa, a Health and Support officer in the Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH.  We follow her as she co-designs health programs with her community, and collaborates with local organisations to achieve greater health outcomes for everyone.

Acknowledgments:

• Hoa Tran – Health and Support Officer
• Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH
• The Salvation Army
• Carringbush Adult Education
• The Community Connectors program, which seeks to fund local engagement through the employment of local residents living on the Richmond housing estate.

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In this episode, our staff shares their personal experiences dealing with the stress and uncertainty of the past couple of years. We discuss the ways in which we have adapted to continue providing essential services to the community, including the changes in workplace infrastructure and the emotional toll the pandemic has had on staff.

This episode provides valuable insight into the challenges faced by workers during the pandemic but also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and emotional well-being in the workplace.

Guests:

• Jess Murray – Harm Reduction Practitioner at MSIR
• Imogen Jordan – Complex Vaccine Case Manager
• Ali Hassan Pervaiz – Security Manager at NRCH
• Wayne Russell – Consumer and Community Liaison
• Dr Matt Penn – General Practitioner
• Brendan Coulton – Executive Manager Community Services and Consumer Empowerment

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As a child, Nathan grew up seeing the stigma and devastation of HIV/AIDs as portrayed in the media. One day Nathan was diagnosed as HIV positive. It was hard to see it at the time, but it was the catalyst he needed to live his best life – and now he is helping others to do the same.

In this episode, Nathan talks about his experience with modern-day medical treatment, and how he uncovered his life purpose. He reveals the major difficulty he had with the HIV diagnosis was not the physical stressors like fatigue or sickness, but something else entirely.

This episode was produced in commemoration of Human Rights Day (10 December).

Guests: Nathan Cair
Host: Mia Birrell

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This week’s episode features Mei –  a Hepatitis B advocate, and Gab – a Clinical Nurse Consultant. Mei talks to Gab about her own journey with Hepatitis B, and what health workers can do to give the best care to people living with Hepatitis B.  This episode was created in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital as part of their Hepatitis B Community Perspectives Project.

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To respond to violence, we need to address the root causes. These include patriarchy, systems of oppression, systemic racism, and inequalities. We also need to think about how gender is viewed in society. Today’s episode features Christina Hotka deconstructing the core themes of 16 Days of Activism.

Mx Christina Hotka (they/them) is a proud queer, non binary intersectional feminist, abolitionist, activist and community organiser. They have practiced alongside marginalised communities for 12 years in Meanjin and Naarm in the Not For Profit, government and private sectors inclusive of key practice leadership roles in family/intimate partner violence. They enjoy being an overall ratbag and serenading their cat with Enya. 

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This episode celebrates Occupational Therapy Week. Speech pathologists Betty and Livia speak with Occupational Therapist (OT) Leo Gnavi, to discuss how OTs benefit the health and well-being of children.

Betty and Livia also talk about how you can prepare your child for their first week at school.

Presenters:

• Livia Li – Speech Pathologist
• Betty La – Speech Pathologist

with special guest:

• Leo Gnavi: Occupational Therapist

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Speech therapists from NRCH empower caregivers to support their children with speech and language development. In this episode with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty chat about how to support children’s language development by using books at different ages and stages.

Produced and presented by: Livia Li, Speech Pathologist Betty La, Speech Pathologist (pictured above L-R)

This episode explores how hepatitis C is tackled and treated at NRCH’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). The national campaign to eradicate hepatitis C can only succeed if it reaches people who inject drugs.

To that end, the MSIR has designed a service that is quick and easy to access, helping people who inject drugs to receive treatment they likely would not have been able to access in the past. As such, the MSIR will be critical if Victoria is to eradicate hepatitis C.

Guests:

• Jen Anderson – MSIR Registered Nurse
• Sione Crawford –  CEO, Harm Reduction Victoria
• Dr Jacinta Holmes – Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital

Presented by: Dr Nico Clark and Mia Birrell

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NRCH has officially launched the Meeting Place Café. We unveiled the new alfresco area and the new neon sign at the front of the NRCH building. Listen in to be a part of the celebration and hear our community members give their candid reviews of the new menu!

 What is healing for people who have escaped war and persecution?

In this episode, we discuss healing from a perspective that is not about masking and forgetting suffering, but pushing us to create a more caring world.

This podcast was produced in commemoration of Refugee Week and is presented by Achut Thuc (NRCH Mental Health Coordinator – Yarra Public Housing).

Guests:

Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Concierge, NRCH
Martha Monyping, Former Community and Consumer Liaison, NRCH

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Since retiring as the Director of Anaesthetics at the Alfred Hospital, Dr. Tony Weeks has been helping NRCH provide addiction support to clients of the medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). With the help of Medical Director, Dr. Nico Clark, Dr. Tony and MSIR staff have developed an industry leading Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) program using Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB). In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Tony’s journey, how this program works and what the treatment involves. We also have the privilege of hearing from former MSIR client Peter whose life has been transformed by OAT.

This episode is co-hosted by Dr. Nico Clark, the Medical Director of the MSIR. Dr. Nico is an addiction medicine doctor with 25 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug industry providing opioid pharmacotherapy treatment. He has conducted research and published on different options for opioid pharmacotherapy and, while working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva was instrumental in the development of the current global guidelines on pharmacotherapy.

Presented by:

• Dr. Nico Clarke, Medical Director of MSIR
• Mia Birrell, NRCH Podcast Mentor

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts (for 18+ verified accounts)

To mark National Reconciliation Week, NRCH participated in a march around the Richmond housing estate, led by local resident Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a proud Gunai and Kulin nation man. This episode documents that day, and explores what reconciliation means to our community.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Following the episode Introducing Speech Pathology with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, in this episode, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty address the frequently asked questions about what to expect for your child’s first speech pathology assessment session at North Richmond Community Health.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Now that we have minimal COVID-19 restrictions, we will likely expect an increase in transmission of COVID and, for the first time in a few years, a resurgence in influenza.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

It’s World Immunisation Week and the theme is Long Life For All. This episode explores vaccine equity and special risk groups, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

NRCH provides therapy services for young children, offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietetics support. In this episode, we speak to two Speech Pathologists from the Child Health and Development Team at NRCH who will be introducing and exploring the services available, the popular topic of bilingualism and how parents can support their youngsters to thrive in a multilingual environment.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The 2022 theme for International Women’s Day is #breakthebias, and in this episode we discuss this topic with health professionals at NRCH – focusing on women’s mental health in the community, the attitudes towards mental health in different cultures, and addressing the barriers women face to receive support.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is a program of North Richmond Community Health, and the facility has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service to help support people who inject drugs. Staff have worked with a simple goal in mind: to make sure no one is left behind. In practice, this meant both staff and clients have had to adapt to every new challenge presented by the pandemic.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

In today’s episode, our special guests discuss caregivers’ concerns about the Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old. We also discuss the future of boosters and the challenges faced by our NRCH health professionals working on the frontline.

Available to listen on:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

This episode explores how we can consider culture when addressing gender-based violence – featuring counselors Hamsa Johnston and Zahra Abdurrahman.

They discuss the diverse manifestations of family violence, the cultural challenges in recognising abuse, and propose policy changes – particularly for temporary visa holders facing financial dependence and housing insecurity. This episode emphasises the importance of non-judgmental support, empowerment, and collaboration with social service providers who may not recognise signs of family violence. 

Guests: 

Hamsa Johnston, Counselling Case Worker at North Richmond Community Health

Zahra Abdurrahman, Specialist Family Violence Case Worker at the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

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You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

You can listen to this episode on:

You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, we join Khanh Lam, who found freedom as a refugee in Australia as a small boy from Vietnam. He tells us how finding freedom in Australia transformed his family’s life, enabling him to pursue his dreams and build a better future. 

You can listen to this episode on:

Last week we walked with NRCH’s Men’s Walking Group, led by facilitator Wayne Russell (NRCH Consumer and Community Liaison) and learnt how walking and companionship can make a significant difference to men’s health. In this episode we explore the impact small changes can have on our lives.

Guests:

• Wayne Russell, Consumer and Community Liaison at NRCH
• Phil and Robbie, Men’s Walking Group members

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, Achut Thuc (Mental Health Project Coordinator) discusses the unspoken battles and hidden stories surrounding mental health in Sudanese and Somali communities.

How does your community respond when someone faces mental illness?

This podcast will examine deep-rooted beliefs, and cultural norms that shape our response. We’ll also explore the potential for compassion and understanding that lies within.

This episode also discusses the art of empathetic conversation! Our guests provide practical insights and guidance on how to approach and support someone who might be experiencing mental health challenges in our communities.

Tune in to be part of the conversation that aims to empower, educate, and break down barriers.

Presented by:

• Achut Thuc, Yarra Housing Estate Mental Health Project Coordinator at NRCH

Guests:

• Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH
• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, Kuich (our Health and Wellbeing Officer) leads the discussion with two other young people and a compassionate counselor from Cancer Council Victoria, in an eye-opening discussion about vaping.

What’s fueling the surge in e-cigarette and vaping use, especially among young people? We discuss the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon. We’ll delve into the allure of enticing flavors, uncover sneaky marketing tactics used by influencers and social media platforms, and give practical tips on how you can reduce harm to yourself and help your friends who are trying to quit. Listen in and let’s shed light on the dangers hidden behind the glossy filters and hashtags.

Special thanks to Yarra Youth Services for hosting us, Cancer Council Victoria, and Quit for your guidance and support.

Presented by:

• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer

Guests:

• Honey
• Henry
• Teresa Ponchard – Quitline Counsellor
  

You can listen to this episode on:

In this International Womens Day episode, Rida comments on religious stereotypes in the healthcare system. She also covers the impact of social media ‘wellness influencers’, and how we can build better communication, trust, and rapport between healthcare workers and Muslim women.

Guests:

• Rida Aleem Khan

You can listen to this episode on:

One of the myths about healthcare is that it is only about what happens in the hospital. Hoa’s story highlights that you don’t need to be a doctor to improve health outcomes – you just need to care.

This episode follows Hoa, a Health and Support officer in the Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH.  We follow her as she co-designs health programs with her community, and collaborates with local organisations to achieve greater health outcomes for everyone.

Acknowledgments:

• Hoa Tran – Health and Support Officer
• Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH
• The Salvation Army
• Carringbush Adult Education
• The Community Connectors program, which seeks to fund local engagement through the employment of local residents living on the Richmond housing estate.

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, our staff shares their personal experiences dealing with the stress and uncertainty of the past couple of years. We discuss the ways in which we have adapted to continue providing essential services to the community, including the changes in workplace infrastructure and the emotional toll the pandemic has had on staff.

This episode provides valuable insight into the challenges faced by workers during the pandemic but also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and emotional well-being in the workplace.

Guests:

• Jess Murray – Harm Reduction Practitioner at MSIR
• Imogen Jordan – Complex Vaccine Case Manager
• Ali Hassan Pervaiz – Security Manager at NRCH
• Wayne Russell – Consumer and Community Liaison
• Dr Matt Penn – General Practitioner
• Brendan Coulton – Executive Manager Community Services and Consumer Empowerment

You can listen to this episode on:

As a child, Nathan grew up seeing the stigma and devastation of HIV/AIDs as portrayed in the media. One day Nathan was diagnosed as HIV positive. It was hard to see it at the time, but it was the catalyst he needed to live his best life – and now he is helping others to do the same.

In this episode, Nathan talks about his experience with modern-day medical treatment, and how he uncovered his life purpose. He reveals the major difficulty he had with the HIV diagnosis was not the physical stressors like fatigue or sickness, but something else entirely.

This episode was produced in commemoration of Human Rights Day (10 December).

Guests: Nathan Cair
Host: Mia Birrell

You can listen to this episode on:

This week’s episode features Mei –  a Hepatitis B advocate, and Gab – a Clinical Nurse Consultant. Mei talks to Gab about her own journey with Hepatitis B, and what health workers can do to give the best care to people living with Hepatitis B.  This episode was created in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital as part of their Hepatitis B Community Perspectives Project.

You can listen to this episode on:

To respond to violence, we need to address the root causes. These include patriarchy, systems of oppression, systemic racism, and inequalities. We also need to think about how gender is viewed in society. Today’s episode features Christina Hotka deconstructing the core themes of 16 Days of Activism.

Mx Christina Hotka (they/them) is a proud queer, non binary intersectional feminist, abolitionist, activist and community organiser. They have practiced alongside marginalised communities for 12 years in Meanjin and Naarm in the Not For Profit, government and private sectors inclusive of key practice leadership roles in family/intimate partner violence. They enjoy being an overall ratbag and serenading their cat with Enya. 

You can listen to this episode on:

This episode celebrates Occupational Therapy Week. Speech pathologists Betty and Livia speak with Occupational Therapist (OT) Leo Gnavi, to discuss how OTs benefit the health and well-being of children.

Betty and Livia also talk about how you can prepare your child for their first week at school.

Presenters:

• Livia Li – Speech Pathologist
• Betty La – Speech Pathologist

with special guest:

• Leo Gnavi: Occupational Therapist

You can listen to this episode on:

Speech therapists from NRCH empower caregivers to support their children with speech and language development. In this episode with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty chat about how to support children’s language development by using books at different ages and stages.

Produced and presented by: Livia Li, Speech Pathologist Betty La, Speech Pathologist (pictured above L-R)

This episode explores how hepatitis C is tackled and treated at NRCH’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). The national campaign to eradicate hepatitis C can only succeed if it reaches people who inject drugs.

To that end, the MSIR has designed a service that is quick and easy to access, helping people who inject drugs to receive treatment they likely would not have been able to access in the past. As such, the MSIR will be critical if Victoria is to eradicate hepatitis C.

Guests:

• Jen Anderson – MSIR Registered Nurse
• Sione Crawford –  CEO, Harm Reduction Victoria
• Dr Jacinta Holmes – Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital

Presented by: Dr Nico Clark and Mia Birrell

You can listen to this episode on:

NRCH has officially launched the Meeting Place Café. We unveiled the new alfresco area and the new neon sign at the front of the NRCH building. Listen in to be a part of the celebration and hear our community members give their candid reviews of the new menu!

 What is healing for people who have escaped war and persecution?

In this episode, we discuss healing from a perspective that is not about masking and forgetting suffering, but pushing us to create a more caring world.

This podcast was produced in commemoration of Refugee Week and is presented by Achut Thuc (NRCH Mental Health Coordinator – Yarra Public Housing).

Guests:

Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Concierge, NRCH
Martha Monyping, Former Community and Consumer Liaison, NRCH

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts

Since retiring as the Director of Anaesthetics at the Alfred Hospital, Dr. Tony Weeks has been helping NRCH provide addiction support to clients of the medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). With the help of Medical Director, Dr. Nico Clark, Dr. Tony and MSIR staff have developed an industry leading Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) program using Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB). In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Tony’s journey, how this program works and what the treatment involves. We also have the privilege of hearing from former MSIR client Peter whose life has been transformed by OAT.

This episode is co-hosted by Dr. Nico Clark, the Medical Director of the MSIR. Dr. Nico is an addiction medicine doctor with 25 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug industry providing opioid pharmacotherapy treatment. He has conducted research and published on different options for opioid pharmacotherapy and, while working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva was instrumental in the development of the current global guidelines on pharmacotherapy.

Presented by:

• Dr. Nico Clarke, Medical Director of MSIR
• Mia Birrell, NRCH Podcast Mentor

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts (for 18+ verified accounts)

To mark National Reconciliation Week, NRCH participated in a march around the Richmond housing estate, led by local resident Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a proud Gunai and Kulin nation man. This episode documents that day, and explores what reconciliation means to our community.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Following the episode Introducing Speech Pathology with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, in this episode, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty address the frequently asked questions about what to expect for your child’s first speech pathology assessment session at North Richmond Community Health.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Now that we have minimal COVID-19 restrictions, we will likely expect an increase in transmission of COVID and, for the first time in a few years, a resurgence in influenza.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

It’s World Immunisation Week and the theme is Long Life For All. This episode explores vaccine equity and special risk groups, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

NRCH provides therapy services for young children, offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietetics support. In this episode, we speak to two Speech Pathologists from the Child Health and Development Team at NRCH who will be introducing and exploring the services available, the popular topic of bilingualism and how parents can support their youngsters to thrive in a multilingual environment.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The 2022 theme for International Women’s Day is #breakthebias, and in this episode we discuss this topic with health professionals at NRCH – focusing on women’s mental health in the community, the attitudes towards mental health in different cultures, and addressing the barriers women face to receive support.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is a program of North Richmond Community Health, and the facility has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service to help support people who inject drugs. Staff have worked with a simple goal in mind: to make sure no one is left behind. In practice, this meant both staff and clients have had to adapt to every new challenge presented by the pandemic.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

In today’s episode, our special guests discuss caregivers’ concerns about the Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old. We also discuss the future of boosters and the challenges faced by our NRCH health professionals working on the frontline.

Available to listen on:

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

This episode explores how we can consider culture when addressing gender-based violence – featuring counselors Hamsa Johnston and Zahra Abdurrahman.

They discuss the diverse manifestations of family violence, the cultural challenges in recognising abuse, and propose policy changes – particularly for temporary visa holders facing financial dependence and housing insecurity. This episode emphasises the importance of non-judgmental support, empowerment, and collaboration with social service providers who may not recognise signs of family violence. 

Guests: 

Hamsa Johnston, Counselling Case Worker at North Richmond Community Health

Zahra Abdurrahman, Specialist Family Violence Case Worker at the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights

You can listen to this episode on:

You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

You can listen to this episode on:

You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, we join Khanh Lam, who found freedom as a refugee in Australia as a small boy from Vietnam. He tells us how finding freedom in Australia transformed his family’s life, enabling him to pursue his dreams and build a better future. 

You can listen to this episode on:

Last week we walked with NRCH’s Men’s Walking Group, led by facilitator Wayne Russell (NRCH Consumer and Community Liaison) and learnt how walking and companionship can make a significant difference to men’s health. In this episode we explore the impact small changes can have on our lives.

Guests:

• Wayne Russell, Consumer and Community Liaison at NRCH
• Phil and Robbie, Men’s Walking Group members

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, Achut Thuc (Mental Health Project Coordinator) discusses the unspoken battles and hidden stories surrounding mental health in Sudanese and Somali communities.

How does your community respond when someone faces mental illness?

This podcast will examine deep-rooted beliefs, and cultural norms that shape our response. We’ll also explore the potential for compassion and understanding that lies within.

This episode also discusses the art of empathetic conversation! Our guests provide practical insights and guidance on how to approach and support someone who might be experiencing mental health challenges in our communities.

Tune in to be part of the conversation that aims to empower, educate, and break down barriers.

Presented by:

• Achut Thuc, Yarra Housing Estate Mental Health Project Coordinator at NRCH

Guests:

• Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH
• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, Kuich (our Health and Wellbeing Officer) leads the discussion with two other young people and a compassionate counselor from Cancer Council Victoria, in an eye-opening discussion about vaping.

What’s fueling the surge in e-cigarette and vaping use, especially among young people? We discuss the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon. We’ll delve into the allure of enticing flavors, uncover sneaky marketing tactics used by influencers and social media platforms, and give practical tips on how you can reduce harm to yourself and help your friends who are trying to quit. Listen in and let’s shed light on the dangers hidden behind the glossy filters and hashtags.

Special thanks to Yarra Youth Services for hosting us, Cancer Council Victoria, and Quit for your guidance and support.

Presented by:

• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer

Guests:

• Honey
• Henry
• Teresa Ponchard – Quitline Counsellor
  

You can listen to this episode on:

In this International Womens Day episode, Rida comments on religious stereotypes in the healthcare system. She also covers the impact of social media ‘wellness influencers’, and how we can build better communication, trust, and rapport between healthcare workers and Muslim women.

Guests:

• Rida Aleem Khan

You can listen to this episode on:

One of the myths about healthcare is that it is only about what happens in the hospital. Hoa’s story highlights that you don’t need to be a doctor to improve health outcomes – you just need to care.

This episode follows Hoa, a Health and Support officer in the Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH.  We follow her as she co-designs health programs with her community, and collaborates with local organisations to achieve greater health outcomes for everyone.

Acknowledgments:

• Hoa Tran – Health and Support Officer
• Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH
• The Salvation Army
• Carringbush Adult Education
• The Community Connectors program, which seeks to fund local engagement through the employment of local residents living on the Richmond housing estate.

You can listen to this episode on:

In this episode, our staff shares their personal experiences dealing with the stress and uncertainty of the past couple of years. We discuss the ways in which we have adapted to continue providing essential services to the community, including the changes in workplace infrastructure and the emotional toll the pandemic has had on staff.

This episode provides valuable insight into the challenges faced by workers during the pandemic but also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and emotional well-being in the workplace.

Guests:

• Jess Murray – Harm Reduction Practitioner at MSIR
• Imogen Jordan – Complex Vaccine Case Manager
• Ali Hassan Pervaiz – Security Manager at NRCH
• Wayne Russell – Consumer and Community Liaison
• Dr Matt Penn – General Practitioner
• Brendan Coulton – Executive Manager Community Services and Consumer Empowerment

You can listen to this episode on:

As a child, Nathan grew up seeing the stigma and devastation of HIV/AIDs as portrayed in the media. One day Nathan was diagnosed as HIV positive. It was hard to see it at the time, but it was the catalyst he needed to live his best life – and now he is helping others to do the same.

In this episode, Nathan talks about his experience with modern-day medical treatment, and how he uncovered his life purpose. He reveals the major difficulty he had with the HIV diagnosis was not the physical stressors like fatigue or sickness, but something else entirely.

This episode was produced in commemoration of Human Rights Day (10 December).

Guests: Nathan Cair
Host: Mia Birrell

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This week’s episode features Mei –  a Hepatitis B advocate, and Gab – a Clinical Nurse Consultant. Mei talks to Gab about her own journey with Hepatitis B, and what health workers can do to give the best care to people living with Hepatitis B.  This episode was created in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital as part of their Hepatitis B Community Perspectives Project.

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To respond to violence, we need to address the root causes. These include patriarchy, systems of oppression, systemic racism, and inequalities. We also need to think about how gender is viewed in society. Today’s episode features Christina Hotka deconstructing the core themes of 16 Days of Activism.

Mx Christina Hotka (they/them) is a proud queer, non binary intersectional feminist, abolitionist, activist and community organiser. They have practiced alongside marginalised communities for 12 years in Meanjin and Naarm in the Not For Profit, government and private sectors inclusive of key practice leadership roles in family/intimate partner violence. They enjoy being an overall ratbag and serenading their cat with Enya. 

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This episode celebrates Occupational Therapy Week. Speech pathologists Betty and Livia speak with Occupational Therapist (OT) Leo Gnavi, to discuss how OTs benefit the health and well-being of children.

Betty and Livia also talk about how you can prepare your child for their first week at school.

Presenters:

• Livia Li – Speech Pathologist
• Betty La – Speech Pathologist

with special guest:

• Leo Gnavi: Occupational Therapist

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Speech therapists from NRCH empower caregivers to support their children with speech and language development. In this episode with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty chat about how to support children’s language development by using books at different ages and stages.

Produced and presented by: Livia Li, Speech Pathologist Betty La, Speech Pathologist (pictured above L-R)

This episode explores how hepatitis C is tackled and treated at NRCH’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). The national campaign to eradicate hepatitis C can only succeed if it reaches people who inject drugs.

To that end, the MSIR has designed a service that is quick and easy to access, helping people who inject drugs to receive treatment they likely would not have been able to access in the past. As such, the MSIR will be critical if Victoria is to eradicate hepatitis C.

Guests:

• Jen Anderson – MSIR Registered Nurse
• Sione Crawford –  CEO, Harm Reduction Victoria
• Dr Jacinta Holmes – Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital

Presented by: Dr Nico Clark and Mia Birrell

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NRCH has officially launched the Meeting Place Café. We unveiled the new alfresco area and the new neon sign at the front of the NRCH building. Listen in to be a part of the celebration and hear our community members give their candid reviews of the new menu!

 What is healing for people who have escaped war and persecution?

In this episode, we discuss healing from a perspective that is not about masking and forgetting suffering, but pushing us to create a more caring world.

This podcast was produced in commemoration of Refugee Week and is presented by Achut Thuc (NRCH Mental Health Coordinator – Yarra Public Housing).

Guests:

Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Concierge, NRCH
Martha Monyping, Former Community and Consumer Liaison, NRCH

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Since retiring as the Director of Anaesthetics at the Alfred Hospital, Dr. Tony Weeks has been helping NRCH provide addiction support to clients of the medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). With the help of Medical Director, Dr. Nico Clark, Dr. Tony and MSIR staff have developed an industry leading Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) program using Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB). In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Tony’s journey, how this program works and what the treatment involves. We also have the privilege of hearing from former MSIR client Peter whose life has been transformed by OAT.

This episode is co-hosted by Dr. Nico Clark, the Medical Director of the MSIR. Dr. Nico is an addiction medicine doctor with 25 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug industry providing opioid pharmacotherapy treatment. He has conducted research and published on different options for opioid pharmacotherapy and, while working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva was instrumental in the development of the current global guidelines on pharmacotherapy.

Presented by:

• Dr. Nico Clarke, Medical Director of MSIR
• Mia Birrell, NRCH Podcast Mentor

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• Google Podcasts (for 18+ verified accounts)

To mark National Reconciliation Week, NRCH participated in a march around the Richmond housing estate, led by local resident Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a proud Gunai and Kulin nation man. This episode documents that day, and explores what reconciliation means to our community.

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Following the episode Introducing Speech Pathology with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, in this episode, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty address the frequently asked questions about what to expect for your child’s first speech pathology assessment session at North Richmond Community Health.

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Now that we have minimal COVID-19 restrictions, we will likely expect an increase in transmission of COVID and, for the first time in a few years, a resurgence in influenza.

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• Deezer

It’s World Immunisation Week and the theme is Long Life For All. This episode explores vaccine equity and special risk groups, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.

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• Deezer

NRCH provides therapy services for young children, offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietetics support. In this episode, we speak to two Speech Pathologists from the Child Health and Development Team at NRCH who will be introducing and exploring the services available, the popular topic of bilingualism and how parents can support their youngsters to thrive in a multilingual environment.

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• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The 2022 theme for International Women’s Day is #breakthebias, and in this episode we discuss this topic with health professionals at NRCH – focusing on women’s mental health in the community, the attitudes towards mental health in different cultures, and addressing the barriers women face to receive support.

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• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is a program of North Richmond Community Health, and the facility has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service to help support people who inject drugs. Staff have worked with a simple goal in mind: to make sure no one is left behind. In practice, this meant both staff and clients have had to adapt to every new challenge presented by the pandemic.

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• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

In today’s episode, our special guests discuss caregivers’ concerns about the Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old. We also discuss the future of boosters and the challenges faced by our NRCH health professionals working on the frontline.

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You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

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You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. 

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In this episode, we join Khanh Lam, who found freedom as a refugee in Australia as a small boy from Vietnam. He tells us how finding freedom in Australia transformed his family’s life, enabling him to pursue his dreams and build a better future. 

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Last week we walked with NRCH’s Men’s Walking Group, led by facilitator Wayne Russell (NRCH Consumer and Community Liaison) and learnt how walking and companionship can make a significant difference to men’s health. In this episode we explore the impact small changes can have on our lives.

Guests:

• Wayne Russell, Consumer and Community Liaison at NRCH
• Phil and Robbie, Men’s Walking Group members

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In this episode, Achut Thuc (Mental Health Project Coordinator) discusses the unspoken battles and hidden stories surrounding mental health in Sudanese and Somali communities.

How does your community respond when someone faces mental illness?

This podcast will examine deep-rooted beliefs, and cultural norms that shape our response. We’ll also explore the potential for compassion and understanding that lies within.

This episode also discusses the art of empathetic conversation! Our guests provide practical insights and guidance on how to approach and support someone who might be experiencing mental health challenges in our communities.

Tune in to be part of the conversation that aims to empower, educate, and break down barriers.

Presented by:

• Achut Thuc, Yarra Housing Estate Mental Health Project Coordinator at NRCH

Guests:

• Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH
• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer at NRCH

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In this episode, Kuich (our Health and Wellbeing Officer) leads the discussion with two other young people and a compassionate counselor from Cancer Council Victoria, in an eye-opening discussion about vaping.

What’s fueling the surge in e-cigarette and vaping use, especially among young people? We discuss the factors that have contributed to this phenomenon. We’ll delve into the allure of enticing flavors, uncover sneaky marketing tactics used by influencers and social media platforms, and give practical tips on how you can reduce harm to yourself and help your friends who are trying to quit. Listen in and let’s shed light on the dangers hidden behind the glossy filters and hashtags.

Special thanks to Yarra Youth Services for hosting us, Cancer Council Victoria, and Quit for your guidance and support.

Presented by:

• Kuich Johnson, Health and Wellbeing Officer

Guests:

• Honey
• Henry
• Teresa Ponchard – Quitline Counsellor
  

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In this International Womens Day episode, Rida comments on religious stereotypes in the healthcare system. She also covers the impact of social media ‘wellness influencers’, and how we can build better communication, trust, and rapport between healthcare workers and Muslim women.

Guests:

• Rida Aleem Khan

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One of the myths about healthcare is that it is only about what happens in the hospital. Hoa’s story highlights that you don’t need to be a doctor to improve health outcomes – you just need to care.

This episode follows Hoa, a Health and Support officer in the Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH.  We follow her as she co-designs health programs with her community, and collaborates with local organisations to achieve greater health outcomes for everyone.

Acknowledgments:

• Hoa Tran – Health and Support Officer
• Community Empowerment and Development (CED) team at NRCH
• The Salvation Army
• Carringbush Adult Education
• The Community Connectors program, which seeks to fund local engagement through the employment of local residents living on the Richmond housing estate.

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In this episode, our staff shares their personal experiences dealing with the stress and uncertainty of the past couple of years. We discuss the ways in which we have adapted to continue providing essential services to the community, including the changes in workplace infrastructure and the emotional toll the pandemic has had on staff.

This episode provides valuable insight into the challenges faced by workers during the pandemic but also serves as a reminder of the importance of mental health and emotional well-being in the workplace.

Guests:

• Jess Murray – Harm Reduction Practitioner at MSIR
• Imogen Jordan – Complex Vaccine Case Manager
• Ali Hassan Pervaiz – Security Manager at NRCH
• Wayne Russell – Consumer and Community Liaison
• Dr Matt Penn – General Practitioner
• Brendan Coulton – Executive Manager Community Services and Consumer Empowerment

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As a child, Nathan grew up seeing the stigma and devastation of HIV/AIDs as portrayed in the media. One day Nathan was diagnosed as HIV positive. It was hard to see it at the time, but it was the catalyst he needed to live his best life – and now he is helping others to do the same.

In this episode, Nathan talks about his experience with modern-day medical treatment, and how he uncovered his life purpose. He reveals the major difficulty he had with the HIV diagnosis was not the physical stressors like fatigue or sickness, but something else entirely.

This episode was produced in commemoration of Human Rights Day (10 December).

Guests: Nathan Cair
Host: Mia Birrell

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This week’s episode features Mei –  a Hepatitis B advocate, and Gab – a Clinical Nurse Consultant. Mei talks to Gab about her own journey with Hepatitis B, and what health workers can do to give the best care to people living with Hepatitis B.  This episode was created in partnership with St Vincent’s Hospital as part of their Hepatitis B Community Perspectives Project.

You can listen to this episode on:

To respond to violence, we need to address the root causes. These include patriarchy, systems of oppression, systemic racism, and inequalities. We also need to think about how gender is viewed in society. Today’s episode features Christina Hotka deconstructing the core themes of 16 Days of Activism.

Mx Christina Hotka (they/them) is a proud queer, non binary intersectional feminist, abolitionist, activist and community organiser. They have practiced alongside marginalised communities for 12 years in Meanjin and Naarm in the Not For Profit, government and private sectors inclusive of key practice leadership roles in family/intimate partner violence. They enjoy being an overall ratbag and serenading their cat with Enya. 

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This episode celebrates Occupational Therapy Week. Speech pathologists Betty and Livia speak with Occupational Therapist (OT) Leo Gnavi, to discuss how OTs benefit the health and well-being of children.

Betty and Livia also talk about how you can prepare your child for their first week at school.

Presenters:

• Livia Li – Speech Pathologist
• Betty La – Speech Pathologist

with special guest:

• Leo Gnavi: Occupational Therapist

You can listen to this episode on:

Speech therapists from NRCH empower caregivers to support their children with speech and language development. In this episode with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty chat about how to support children’s language development by using books at different ages and stages.

Produced and presented by: Livia Li, Speech Pathologist Betty La, Speech Pathologist (pictured above L-R)

This episode explores how hepatitis C is tackled and treated at NRCH’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR). The national campaign to eradicate hepatitis C can only succeed if it reaches people who inject drugs.

To that end, the MSIR has designed a service that is quick and easy to access, helping people who inject drugs to receive treatment they likely would not have been able to access in the past. As such, the MSIR will be critical if Victoria is to eradicate hepatitis C.

Guests:

• Jen Anderson – MSIR Registered Nurse
• Sione Crawford –  CEO, Harm Reduction Victoria
• Dr Jacinta Holmes – Department of Gastroenterology, St Vincent’s Hospital

Presented by: Dr Nico Clark and Mia Birrell

You can listen to this episode on:

NRCH has officially launched the Meeting Place Café. We unveiled the new alfresco area and the new neon sign at the front of the NRCH building. Listen in to be a part of the celebration and hear our community members give their candid reviews of the new menu!

 What is healing for people who have escaped war and persecution?

In this episode, we discuss healing from a perspective that is not about masking and forgetting suffering, but pushing us to create a more caring world.

This podcast was produced in commemoration of Refugee Week and is presented by Achut Thuc (NRCH Mental Health Coordinator – Yarra Public Housing).

Guests:

Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Concierge, NRCH
Martha Monyping, Former Community and Consumer Liaison, NRCH

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Since retiring as the Director of Anaesthetics at the Alfred Hospital, Dr. Tony Weeks has been helping NRCH provide addiction support to clients of the medically supervised injecting room (MSIR). With the help of Medical Director, Dr. Nico Clark, Dr. Tony and MSIR staff have developed an industry leading Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) program using Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine (LAIB). In this episode, we learn more about Dr. Tony’s journey, how this program works and what the treatment involves. We also have the privilege of hearing from former MSIR client Peter whose life has been transformed by OAT.

This episode is co-hosted by Dr. Nico Clark, the Medical Director of the MSIR. Dr. Nico is an addiction medicine doctor with 25 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug industry providing opioid pharmacotherapy treatment. He has conducted research and published on different options for opioid pharmacotherapy and, while working for the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Geneva was instrumental in the development of the current global guidelines on pharmacotherapy.

Presented by:

• Dr. Nico Clarke, Medical Director of MSIR
• Mia Birrell, NRCH Podcast Mentor

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts (for 18+ verified accounts)

To mark National Reconciliation Week, NRCH participated in a march around the Richmond housing estate, led by local resident Uncle Robbie Thorpe, a proud Gunai and Kulin nation man. This episode documents that day, and explores what reconciliation means to our community.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Following the episode Introducing Speech Pathology with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, in this episode, Speech Pathologists Livia and Betty address the frequently asked questions about what to expect for your child’s first speech pathology assessment session at North Richmond Community Health.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

Now that we have minimal COVID-19 restrictions, we will likely expect an increase in transmission of COVID and, for the first time in a few years, a resurgence in influenza.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

It’s World Immunisation Week and the theme is Long Life For All. This episode explores vaccine equity and special risk groups, with particular attention to migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Deezer

NRCH provides therapy services for young children, offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietetics support. In this episode, we speak to two Speech Pathologists from the Child Health and Development Team at NRCH who will be introducing and exploring the services available, the popular topic of bilingualism and how parents can support their youngsters to thrive in a multilingual environment.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The 2022 theme for International Women’s Day is #breakthebias, and in this episode we discuss this topic with health professionals at NRCH – focusing on women’s mental health in the community, the attitudes towards mental health in different cultures, and addressing the barriers women face to receive support.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

The Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) is a program of North Richmond Community Health, and the facility has remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as an essential health service to help support people who inject drugs. Staff have worked with a simple goal in mind: to make sure no one is left behind. In practice, this meant both staff and clients have had to adapt to every new challenge presented by the pandemic.

• Spotify
• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

In today’s episode, our special guests discuss caregivers’ concerns about the Covid vaccine for children aged 5-11 years old. We also discuss the future of boosters and the challenges faced by our NRCH health professionals working on the frontline.

Available to listen on:

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• Apple Podcasts
• Google Podcasts

In today’s episode, we discuss how local organisations have joined forces to create new pathways to receive food assistance throughout the pandemic. We talk about how they helped to remove barriers and stigma, and even how they have empowered those in need to grow their own food in small city spaces.

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In this episode, we are talking to a group of speakers who live and work in our community about their own stories during the pandemic and learning about how they recovered after a tough time, and how they are helping others to come back stronger, and more resilient than before the pandemic. This is an episode about serving the community and living in community during this once-in-a-generation pandemic.

Guests include:
Faiza Mahat, Community Enrolled Nurse at NRCH
Conor Sibly, Community Development Worker at BANH
Quinn Taylor, Community Wellbeing Officer at City Of Yarra Libraries
Maryan, Health and Wellbeing Concierge at NRCH
Achut Thuc, Yarra Public Housing Mental Health Project Coordinator at NRCH

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Content warning: This episode describes experiences of domestic violence. For some people, this could feel overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, support is available. If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, call 000. Or call Lifeline on (13 11 14), they can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your state 24 hours, 7 days a week. Or call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Or you can call Achut Thuc, NRCH Mental Health Project Coordinator (Yarra Housing Estate) on 0459963517.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, reports have shown that all types of violence against women and girls has intensified into what is now referred to as the ‘”shadow pandemic”, and in Australia, service providers reported a two 3rds increase in clients.

So how do you know what domestic violence looks like, especially in the changing landscape of covid-19? What has it been like to serve on the frontline of the shadow pandemic? How can survivors get support, and can we end gender-based violence? What can we do in practical ways to support survivors?

Our guests today include those making a difference locally, from NRCH: Achut Thuc, Mental Health Coordinator, Maryan Mohamed, Health and Wellbeing Concierge, Rebekah Pozega, Counselling Case Worker, and Meron – HRAR Health Concierge.

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Victorians aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine!

In this second episode, we speak to Sandra (Team Leader at Richmond Youth Hub), Raghda (COVID-19 Youth Ambassador) and Dr. Ines Rio (Specialist General Practitioner at NRCH) about why the vaccine is essential for young people. We also talk about vaccine hesitancy in younger people, how to overcome it, and how to increase vaccine uptake in younger people.

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In this first episode, we spoke to NRCH’s High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) team, Laura, Martha, and Wayne, about their strategy in helping to keep our community connected during the pandemic and how they came to achieve one of the highest vaccination rates in Victoria.

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Stay tuned for more episodes!