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Hannah’s Bullying Survival Story | Western Port Vibes Podcast

Hosted by Brett | Radio Western Port

For 13 years, Hannah endured relentless bullying, both in school and online. She was dismissed, ignored, and pushed to the edge. But she didn’t stay there.

Today, she joins us to share not just her pain, but her power. From that first moment of speaking up at her school assembly, to now leading an anti-bullying movement and launching her own show on Radio Western Port, Hannah’s journey is one of survival, healing, and bold advocacy.

This conversation is about more than bullying—, t’s about the courage to find your voice, and the fire it can light in others once you use it.

If you’ve ever felt invisible, unheard, or broken, this one’s for you.

🎙️ Anita’s Community Catch-Up – This Week’s Episode

Join Anita at the Hastings Hub for a packed episode full of local updates, inspiring stories, and practical advice!

🌟 Topics this episode:

Advanced Community College – Students making the most of learning opportunities!

Pelican Park Refurbishment – More locals signing up for classes!

Digital Literacy Course Success – Bridging the digital divide.

Meet Wenzel – Proud Indigenous leader tackling incarceration rates. Heading to Hawaii on a Fellowship to find solutions!

Family Life’s Community Market at Crib Point – Family-friendly fun with a kids' area, sausage sizzle, and coffee van. (P.S. Want to learn coffee-making? Advanced Community College offers Barista Courses!)

Mission Australia’s Mums Program – Helping mums get back into the workforce.

WISE Words from Anita – Hastings Hub offers career, mental health, and financial support – take the first step today!

📢 Want to be a guest or mentor students? Message Anita!

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Anita’s Community Catchup – Radio Western Port

Join Anita on Community Catchup as she sits down with students from Western Port Secondary College to explore their experiences in the Community Services – Certificate II course. Offered through the Advanced College at The Hastings Hub, this program equips students with real-world skills to make a difference in their communities.

Hear firsthand about their projects, insights, and the impact of their learning, shaping the next generation of community leaders. Tune in for inspiring conversations and a look into the future of local community services!

🎙️ Western Port Vibes | The Future of Our Dolphins with Jeff Weir

What if the survival of an entire species depended on how we choose to live today? In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Weir, the Executive Director of the Dolphin Research Institute, to uncover the truth about Port Phillip’s unique dolphin community.

We talk about the groundbreaking discovery of a fourth-generation dolphin calf, the hidden threats facing our marine life, and the one thing every boat owner needs to know to prevent harm.

This isn’t just about dolphins—it’s about us, our choices, and the future we’re shaping.

Listen now. Because every action we take matters. 🌊🐬

🎙️ A conversation about the future of Flinders.

On this episode of Western Port Vibes, Brett sits down with Sarah Race, a local leader and the Labor candidate for Flinders, to talk about the issues shaping the Mornington Peninsula.

From housing affordability to healthcare, crisis support, and community projects like the Peninsula Trail—Sarah shares her perspective on what’s needed and how she plans to contribute.

This is episode is about the challenges and opportunities ahead for our community.

🎙 Why Independents Are the Future

📍 Guest: Ben Smith, Independent Candidate for Flinders

🎧 Host: Brett (Western Port Vibes Podcast)

The two-party system is cracking, and independents are stepping up.

But what does that mean for Australia’s future? In this episode, I sit down with Ben Smith, an independent candidate for Flinders and the CEO of the Mornington Community Support Centre. We talk about why people are losing faith in traditional politics, the issues that matter most, and how real change starts from the ground up.

Is this the shake-up Australian politics needs? Tune in, listen, and decide for yourself.

🔥 Western Port Vibes: This Week’s Biggest Stories! 🔥

From the latest on the McCrae landslide inquiry to a major drug bust in Safety Beach — this episode dives deep into the stories shaping the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port community. We cover the fiery political debates, the buzz around Mordi Fest 2025, and pay tribute to a local environmental hero.

It’s 5 minutes that will leave you informed, connected, and ready to chat about what’s happening in your own backyard.

🎧 Listen now, stay in the loop.

Western Port Vibes – A Conversation with Christine from Better Health Network

In this episode, Brett sits down with Christine from Better Health Network (BHN) to talk about their life-changing work supporting families, carers, supporters, and kin of people facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Christine shares the heart behind BHN's Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect Centre, the power of lived experience in their peer support programs, and the deep cultural work done in collaboration with VACCA to create safe, welcoming spaces for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Plus, get a sneak peek at Christine's upcoming show on Radio Western Port!

🎙 Key Takeaways:

The impact of lived experience in mental health support

The importance of cultural safety for Aboriginal families

Practical ways families can find the help they need

📞 Need support? Call the BHN Carer Line: 9066 1500 (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-4:30pm)

🌐 Visit: Better Health Network

Listen, learn, and be reminded—you’re not alone. 💙