Welcome to the Berry Street podcast for another month, produced at JOY 94.9. Berry Street is a proud long-term sponsor of JOY 94.9 and we are delighted to promote some of the amazing work they do in the community. Today we welcome back a very familiar voice; Meaghan Holden, Regional Director in the South East region and also Chair of Berry Street’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

In this episode we delve into the history of Berry Street for those new to our monthly podcast, the organisation’s recent message of support for marriage equality and how both the community and foster carers have responded. Meaghan also shares examples of how the diversity and inclusion committee has further supported diversity in the wider community.

Berry Street know that love is large in the LGBTIQ community and urge you to consider finding our more about becoming a foster career. Call 1800 836 783 or visit www.berrystreet.org.au/foster-care

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Welcome to our latest podcast installment. Each and every month JOY 94.9 presents our Berry Street podcast to share whats happening throughout the organisation and we discuss some of the incredible things that come out of the community’s support for the Berry Street team.

On this podcast, Jase chats to Laura Casaceli Campaign Marketing and Operations Manager at Inspired Adventures to hear more on the Berry Street challenge and we hear from Doug Moczynski who is Senior Co-ordinator  Gippsland Wilderness Program at Berry Street Gippsland to learn how this amazing fundraising concept will benefit kids in need.

If you’re looking for a new adventure in 2017, want to do something to change lives and are thinking about your next holiday, this is a must hear podcast!

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The innovative social enterprise event which is to be held in one of Melbourne’s most historic and notorious landmarks will be opened after dark where attendees will be able to party for a cause with all funds raised on the night going towards meaningful international aid projects.

100% of ticket and bar proceeds from the night will go directly to projects in Burma.

Event entertainment will include music from Matt Doll famous for being part of the Aussie group The Mavis’s

In this podcast, Gazman speaks to one of the founders of Echo International and event organiser Ryan Stevens.

For tickets and more information head to echointernational.org.au

JOY 94.9 is proud to support Echo International and this cause.

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Midsumma Festival have announced the appointment of Karen Bryant as CEO of the organisation. Chris and Cam of the C&C Drive Factory speak to Karen about the year ahead and what the community can expect under her leadership. Chris and Cam’s drive program airs 4:00pm til 6:30pm weekdays on JOY 94.9 and is also available to hear via podcast on their program page on the JOY website.

Check out our photos from Midsumma Carnival Day 2016

Listen to JOY 94.9’s live recording of the recent Midsumma Event ‘LGBTIQ Issues in St Petersburg’

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JOY 94.9 is delighted to announce that the Berry Street podcast has restarted and will continue to bring you news and interviews centered on not only foster care and how the LGBTIQ community can offer support, but also to provide a look into the great work that is being done on a daily basis at this wonderful organisation.

JOY is proud to have had the ongoing support of Berry Street as a sponsor of our radio station and we take great pride in providing support in return.

In this first podcast for 2016, Berry Street senior manager for the Central Highlands area Gayle Correnti drops by to discuss Family Violence within the community and how Berry Street provides support to people in need.

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From 1996 – 1999, Nicola Charles played popular Neighbours character Sarah Beaumont on the show, her return in 2013 turned fans into a lather and this year she returned to the show once again, this time with her son Angus in tow (played by Jai Waetford.

Nicola joins Leo for the last day of JOY Radiothon, she reflects on her career on Neighbours, working with Jai Waetford and returning this year with some challenging storylines.

Nicola also reflects on her personal life – the mother of three recently celebrated her fourth year wedding anniversary with DJ Mark Tabberner and the recent passing of her biological father just last year.

Nicola also talks about reality television, her desire to appear on Dancing With The Stars and reveals the producers of UK Celebrity Big Brother have recently made contact to appear on the show.

Neighbours airs weeknights, 6.30pm on Eleven.

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In studio photos courtesy Betty Sujecki (JOY Photographer)

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The Real Housewives Of Melbourne, Pettifleur Berenger, chats with Leo on the last day of the week-long JOY Radiothon.

Pettifleur chats about working out with her trainer, reflects on this year’s season of The Real Housewives Of Melbourne, going to Dubai and her website blog.

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Photos courtesy Betty Sujecki (JOY Photographer)

Pettifleur behind the control panel in the JOY studios.

Pettifleur & Leo in the JOY studio

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There’s not much TV Historian Andrew Mercado doesn’t know about Australian television, especially Australian soaps and drama.

Andrew chats with Leo and guest co-host Pettifluer from The Real Housewives of Melbourne about his favourite Australian dramas, the success of shows like Wentworth, House Husbands and Love Child overseas and The Real Housewives Of Melbourne.

Andrew also talks about the upcoming Channel 9 20-One special ‘Wild Commercials’ and his personal favourites featured on the countdown.

20-One ‘Wild Commercials’ screens on Channel 9, Sunday 12 June at 7pm.

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Ricci Guarnaccio hit the big time when he was cast in season two of MTV‘s hit reality tv show Geordie Shore – he stayed with the show for three more seasons before exploring further opportunities.

In this podcast, Ricci chats about his time on the show, appearing on MTV’s Ex On The Beach and opens up about fellow cast member and ex girlfriend Vicky Pattison.

Ricci also chats about moving down under to Sydney and the upcoming MTV reality tv show, ‘Australia’s Ultimate Worldie‘ with former Pussycat Doll, Melody Thornton.

Ricci spills the beans on who he would turn gay for, his recent visit to Sexpo, his fear of spiders, Aussie music and much more.

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**This interview contains adult only content**

This podcasts contains exclusive bonus content, not aired on JOY.

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Australia was a huge market for The Pussycat Dolls – 11 top 20 singles incl 2 number 1’s and two top 10 albums. The group have sold over 55 million units worldwide.

Brian chats to former Pussycat Doll, Melody Thornton, about her success in the group, touring the world and she opens up on the group’s split in 2010.

Melody also chats about the upcoming new MTV reality tv show ‘Australia’s Ultimate World‘ with former Geordie Shore star Ricci Guarnaccio, her upcoming solo EP and much more.

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This podcast contains exclusive bonus content not aired on JOY.

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