November 16th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

I am excited to introduce you to DARE Disability Support !!

DARE is an NDIS service provider that enables people with disabilities to achieve what they want from life whether at home, work or in the community.  They have been supporting people with a disability in the Blue Mountains and beyond since 1961.

Visit https://www.daredisability.org.au/ for more info, or tune in tomorrow morning!

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

Tuesday, October 19th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

Continuing our support for Huntington's NSW & ACT I wanted to hear more about how Huntington's affects those who are living with it. So, BM local, Alyssa is coming on the show to talk about what it's like to care for a family member with Huntington's and how Huntington's NSW ACT helps families and communities.

If you missed the original interview, you can listen to it at https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, September 28th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

We will be speaking with Karen van Woudenberg, the CEO of Thrive Services!

"Thrive Services is a not-for-profit community organisation that supports children, families & others living in the Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas.

All our programs are free and voluntary. We do this by providing parenting and family programs, along with practical assistance.

We aim to support children, families and our communities to thrive by:

• adapting to the changing needs of families and children

• providing a welcoming and accepting environment

• offering family and practical support

• building a strong sense of community.

At Thrive we believe in celebrating people’s achievements and strengths, as well as supporting them through the challenges of parenting and life."

Visit https://thriveservices.org.au/ for more information

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, September 21st, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

We will be speaking with Lewis Kaplan, the CEO of Huntington's NSW & ACT

Huntington’s NSW ACT develops and runs support and educational programs for people affected by Huntington’s disease, and they have the amazing Walk for Hope coming up!

So tune in to find out more about the disease, how it affects people in our community, and what you can do to help out.

Visit https://huntingtonsnswact.org.au/ for more information

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, September 14th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

David Wilkinson, from the Nepean / Blue Mountains Prostate Cancer Support Group will be on air talking about how you can get the help you or your friends/family need and how you can support those affected by Prostate Cancer in your community - and how we are "Together for the Long Run"

For more information, you can visit -

https://www.thelongrun.org.au/ (for information of the fundraiser/run)

https://www.prostatesupport.org.au/  (the support group)

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/262561/prostate-cancer-support-giving-back-september-charity-drive (to donate to this months charity drive and enter to win a $50 voucher to Katoomba Workwear)

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, September 7th,  10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

Find out all about this local radio station, how you can get involved and what we are doing in the community!

Do you have an idea for a radio show? Fancy yourself a voice actor? Do you have a few spare hours a month?  Come volunteer with us!

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, August 24th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

We will be speaking with Nick from the Blue Mountains NSW Rural Fire Service about how you can get involved in the RFS, and how you can support them locally.

Followed by Robert from the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, August 17th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

We are having a Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group special!

First, we have invited Noeline Nagle is to talk about the Tamil Cricket team,  Isolated Tamil women in Western Sydney-walking group, Kids swimming lessons, Difficulties people asylum seekers she visits have, the difference friendship makes

Then, we will be talking with Judy Reynolds about letter writing and our communication with politicians, and how you can help support refugees

And, finally, we will talk to Guy Power about the BMRSG school  educational program, including the internationally recognised videos produced last year, and how to help foster positive attitudes towards refugees

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, August 10th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM⠀

Giving Back - RBM 89.1 FM will be talking to Therese of the Lawson ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia Support Group, and Grant Medaris, of the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group.⠀

I am particularly excited for this week's interview, as someone with Fibromyalgia, I get to support a group and a cause I fully understand!

Therese will be letting us know more about the group, and we will be discussing what the sufferers of these conditions go through, and why it is so important to support those you know.

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Then, as part of our Charity Drive for August, Grant will be telling us more about the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group, helping refugees find jobs and employers, difficulties refugees face especially because of short-term visas, and issues for Refugees in detention where he visits.

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How to listen:⠀

On your Radio @ 89.1FM ⠀

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/⠀

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/

Tuesday, July 27th, 10 AM - 11 AM on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM

Giving Back - RBM 89.1 FM will be talking to John Brogden, the Chairman of Lifeline Australia.

Lifeline is Australia’s leading suicide prevention service. They are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24-hour crisis support.

They are here to listen, without judgment and to advocate for equal opportunities for mental wellbeing. They are here for you.

For more information on Lifeline Australia or to access their services, visit https://www.lifeline.org.au/.

Every 30 seconds, a person in Australia reaches out to Lifeline for help.  If you need to talk, call 13 11 14.

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How to listen:

On your Radio @ 89.1FM

Streaming on your Device @ https://rbm.org.au/ (click on the listen button) or https://radioau.net/blue-mountains/

As a podcast on https://www.givingbackrbm.com/about/podcasts/