Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength
“Speak Out Loud: Stories of Strength from the Southern Downs” is a community project sharing stories of strength and resilience as well as information about mental health and well-being that supports communities impacted by the 2019 and 2020 bushfires in southern Queensland, Australia. Tune in for conversations with local residents and health and community workers who generously share tips, strategies and resources to support your recovery journey.This podcast is hosted by Kathryn Walton. Season 1 was supported by Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN. Season 2 has been jointly funded under the Commonwealth and State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (2018).
Episodes
26 episodes
Movement and Mindset with Jessica Carey
Jessica Carey's deep connection with the Southern Downs Region goes back six generations. Today we chat about the cycles and seasons in nature, and that by choosing your mindset and your actions, you build your strength and resilience which pos...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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18:42
Know Your Neighbours with Liz Fama'aea
Liz Fama'aea joins me to share the value of being connected with your community. Liz grew up in Stanthorpe and was motivated to move back with her family a few years ago so they could reconnect and benefit from the support of the co...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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31:34
Connection Through Digital Technology
Carmel and Adam Wooding join me on the podcast today to chat about how digital technology can help you thrive by connecting you with your friends, family and community, as well as how digital technology is helping rural, regional and remote bus...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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23:12
Landcare with Tanya Jobling
Tanya Jobling joins me for today's episode to share information about the Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group, a not for profit organisation which has been active across the region for 30 years. The Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group collabora...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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21:11
Decision-making Tools with Helen Lewis
Today's guest is Helen Lewis who shares valuable insights and tools to help you manage tough times. Helen is a primary producer from Picot's Farm near Warwick on the Southern Downs. She has a keen interest in educating communities about chosen ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:47
Returning Home with Peter Gill
Peter Gill is my guest on the podcast today. Peter lives on the Granite Belt in the Southern Downs Region where he's surrounded by bush land that's a habitat to a diverse range of vegetation and wildlife, including many birds which you might he...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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22:56
Get Creative with Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery
Mary Findlay is my guest on the podcast today. Mary is the director of the Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and her enthusiasm for connecting people to the creative arts is incredibly contagious. As Mary says, the arts are a wonderful connector ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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21:41
Recreation in National Parks with Jolene Nelson
Jolene Nelson joins me on the podcast today. Jo is the Visitor Management Ranger for the South West Region. We chat about the National Parks in the area, the activities that are on offer, and she shares with us the recovery journey that she's s...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:17
Navigating Business in Tough Times with Julia Keogh from Warwick Chamber of Commerce
Julia Keogh, President of the Warwick Chamber of Commerce joins us on the podcast today. The Southern Downs Region supports a wide range of industries and businesses, including agri businesses, which feel the direct impact of events such as dro...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:21
Building and Nurturing Community at the Dalveen Community Hall
Nathan Parkes joins me on the podcast today. Nathan is the president of the Dalveen Sports Club which is housed by the Dalveen Community Hall. The hall is a hub for this vibrant community that's located between Warwick and Stanthorpe on the Sou...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:46
The She Hive Ladies Shed with Glenda Riley
Glenda Riley joins me in today’s episode to share information about the She Hive Ladies Shed which is based in Stanthorpe. The She Hive is a solution focused, inclusive social group for women that empowers its members to share their skills, kno...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:19
Connection to your Community with Marco Gliori
Today’s episode is a really fun one with Marco Gliori, chatting all about the things he loves most - the arts, culture and connection to family and community. Marco has a wonderful knack for inspiring others by sharing his optimism and enthusia...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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44:46
Physical Activity and Exercise
Dr Louise Clarke is a GP based at the Condamine Medical Centre in Warwick. Louise gained her qualifications in the UK at Bristol University – a Bachelor of Science Honours in 1988 followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1991. Louise c...
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32:10
9 Strategies for Wellbeing & Mental Health
In this episode Kathryn Walton shares 9 themes central to mental health and wellbeing that have been raised by the mental health workers, community workers and residents who have been featured on the podcast so far. Kathryn asks you to re...
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8:58
Nature in Recovery
Leon Ward and his wife moved from the city to the Granite Belt just before the bushfires came thorough in September 2019. In this episode Leon chats about his experience of living in the bush and the impact of the bushfires on...
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38:02
Stress Management
Mark Cary is a Counselling Psychologist who has worked in South -West regional Queensland for more than 22 years. He has a background of experience working therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families in clinical agencies su...
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57:04
Gratitude, Mindset and Hobbies
Val Voss and her husband Doug live on the edge of town in Stanthorpe which is at the southern end of the Southern Downs Region. Val loves pansies and patchworking and her home is a wonderful and cosy space to indulge in her hobbies. In Septembe...
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14:16
Community and Personal Recovery
Sue Hamlet has been working in various capacities within the community sector on the Southern Downs since 2015. She is an accredited ASIST Suicide Prevention Trainer and is currently balancing her time between creating art and facilitating arti...
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34:47
Preparation, Healing and Hope
Sue Frances is a long term resident of the Granite Belt in the Southern Downs Region of southern Queensland. She lives on the edge of Stanthorpe on 5 acres of beautiful bushland with rugged patches of exposed granite that makes this landscape s...
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34:02
Nutrition and Mental Health
Elia Faa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Nutritionist with over 30 years experience. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics from QUT. ...
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1:00:11
Psychological Strategies
Elizabeth Searle is a psychologist based in Stanthorpe on the Southern Downs in Queensland. This conversation with Elizabeth is unique because not only is she a psychologist who has been providing counselling support to residents and workers on...
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44:47
Recovery Strategies
Arlene Mascadri works for Queensland Health with the Disaster Mental Health Recovery Team covering the Southern Downs Region. The Team was formed in response to the 2019 bushfires in eastern Queensland and is jointly funded by the Commonwealth ...
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22:36
Youth Mental Health
Trav Maguire is the manager at headspace Warwick which outreaches to Stanthorpe as well. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12...
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37:44