In this episode, we talk to community members from culturally diverse backgrounds about their positive and negative experiences of living in Australia. We also talk to Andrea, an expert in 'unconscious bias'. Unconscious bias is the hidden thoughts that can lead to racial discrimination, often without us realising it. Can we unlearn the hidden bias…

Listen to Van's story about cooking, growing up as a child in Vietnam, and overcoming challenges after coming to Australia to start a new chapter in her life. She also reflects on how she built confidence and made new friends with other people who love to cook and share cuisine. Van's story shows how cooking can help us connect with our heritage, c…

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 polic…

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 patients. We'll also hear from people who have used services at community health cen…

Content warning: This episode will discuss drug overdoses in detail, which may be disturbing to some listeners. ------- You can learn to save a life in 5 minutes and be a lifeline for your loved ones or community members. In this episode, Crios, Proactive Overdose Response Initiative (PORI) Coordinator at NRCH’s Medically Supervised Injecting Room …

In the episode, we join Khanh, 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. We also hear from guests at the Twilight Market event, held at the Factory in Richmond, to mark #RefugeeWeek.…

Today we walk with the NRCH Men's Walking Group, led by facilitator Wayne Russell, and learn how walking and companionship can make a significant difference to men's health. Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we explore the impact that making small changes can have on our lives. Recorded in commemoration of Men's Health Week. Guests…

In this episode, Achut Thuc 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 …

In this episode, Kuich (NRCH Health and Wellbeing Officer ) leads the discussion with two other young people and a compassionate counsellor from Cancer Council Victoria, in an eye-opening discussion about vaping. This episode was also filmed as a video podcast, which you can watch here: https://youtu.be/2ipN4ogDQ8c What's fueling the surge in e-cig…

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. Guest: Rida Aleem Khan Presenter: Mia Birrell Music: 9 Days- Ketsa Po…

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-design…

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…

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…

The Hepatitis B Community Perspectives Project is a community co-designed project with people living with hepatitis B. The project aims to explore the diverse experiences of living with hepatitis B. We explore community needs and recommendations for healthcare workers to improve care for people with hepatitis B. This project was developed by The Vi…

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, …

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. Later in the podcast, Betty and Livia talk about how you can prepare your child for their first week at school. Presenters: Livia Li: Speech Pathol…

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 …

As part of NRCH’s regular podcast, this episode explores how Hepatitis C is tackled and treated at NRCH’s MSIR. The national campaign to eradicate Hep 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 like…

This episode commemorates the last day of the High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) program and reflects on the achievements of our HRAR Superstars. Nuraini asks staff about their success with the community and their dreams moving forward. Presented by Nuraini Mahamud Music Talk2Me - Makaih Beats Theme song: Tom Mitchell…

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! Music:Ikaso (la maison tremble) - Lessazo Theme song: Tom Mitchell…

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 pushes us to create a more caring world. This podcast was produced in commemoration of Refugee Week. Presented by - Achut Thuc Guests: Maryan Mohamed - Health and Wellbeing Co…

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 L…

To mark 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 in our community. Music: Indigenous Journey - Andy Littlewood Theme song - Tom Mitchell…

In the second episode with the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, 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. They chat about when to seek help from a speechie, what the assessments look at, and t…

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. Today we talk with our medical experts about their approach to community engagement and vaccine advocacy within our East African community. We also discuss long covid, influenz…

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 & people seeking asylum. Gloria and Pier discuss what cultural competence is, what it looks like in a healthcare setting, and how we can apply it in our workplace in order to …

NRCH provides therapy services for young children, offering Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Dietetics support. Today, two Speech Pathologists from the Child Health and Development Team introduce the services available, explore the popular topic of bilingualism and how parents can support their youngsters to thrive in a multilingual enviro…

The 2022 theme for International Women's Day is #breakthebias, and today we are discussing 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. Guests: Faiza Mahat, Community Nurse Nazik…

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 sta…

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. Guests: Sally Cordina, Practice Manager Charlotte Grove, Vaccination Clinic Coordinator Faiza Mahat, …

We explore how local organisations join forces to create new pathways to receive food assistance throughout the pandemic. Thomas Mitchell, Community Food Project Coordinator, Cafe Manager-NRCHSally Anthony, Community Development Worker-BANHPeta Christensen, Food Systems Leader-Cultivating CommunityNorth Richmond Community health

Today we speak to those who live and work in our community about their own stories during the pandemic and how they are helping others to come back stronger, and more resilient than before the pandemic. Faiza Mahat, Community Enrolled Nurse at NRCH Conor Sibly, Community Development Worker Quinn Taylor, Community Wellbeing Officer Maryan Mohamed, H…

CW: This episode describes experiences of family violence. For some people, this could feel overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, support is available. Please call Lifeline on 131114. Our guests today: Achut, Mental Health Coordinator Maryan, Health and Wellbeing Concierge Rebekah, NRCH Counselling Case Worker Meron - HRAR Health Concierge…

Victorians aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine! Today we talk about why the vaccine is essential for this age group. We also talk about vaccine hesitancy in younger people, how to overcome it, and how to increase vaccine uptake in younger people. Our guests today: Sandra Tay, Team Leader at Richmond Youth Hub Raghda A…

HRAR means 'High-Risk Accommodation Response'. Every public housing area has an HRAR team– but the north Richmond HRAR is distinct, in that the team is made up of individuals from Richmond public housing. In this podcast we will uncover how their strategy has helped connect the community during the pandemic, and helped to ultimately achieve one of …