Last year, Bron participated in a week-long program called "Pathways to Politics", which aims to equip women with the skills and confidence to run for office. Before going in, Bron knew as much about politics as many people, in that it usually involves intense debates, democracy sausages, and a fair bit of drama. She left the program knowing so much more, and felt very inspired to share with you what the program involves, what she learnt, and why she believes there should be more mental health workers in politics. If you've ever considered going into politics or are just curious about its inner workings, this episode is for you!

LINKS

• Pathways to Politics program website: https://pathwaystopolitics.org.au/
• ABC Vote Compass (see how your positions on various issues align with different party policies): https://www.abc.net.au/news/vote-compass

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Producer: Michael English

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