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Weh Yeoh realised that there was so much more he could do with his Physiotherapy degree than hands on, 1 on 1 clinical work.

It was a combination of his physio training, clinical experience,  and his travels  (volunteering and working  for charity overseas) that made him realise that the standard charity business model is broken.
If a charity grows, then it may not actually be doing the right job, and it might actually be harming the communities that it is supposedly serving.

Charities are so often more focussed on band aid solutions, rather than solving the problem that caused the issue in the first place, and get stuck in the funding "hamster wheel" with a constant need to justify their existence.
 
Instead of indefinite burden relief, if charities aimed to be the catalyst for change, involving 3rd parties like local government or the private sector, and set firm dates in the calendar for when they will hand over the work to locals ( in effect make themselves redundant) they can have a far greater, and more sustainable impact.

The concept of redundant charities is one which Weh firmly believes in, so much so, he has implemented it into his charity OIC Cambodia and written a whole book about it.
It's a challenging read, especially if you are inclined to donate to charity, or run a charity yourself.
And that's why it's great.

It forces you to actually consider what makes a good cause, centred around 1 key question
When does the charity plan to leave?

This was a great chat, I really enjoyed the challenges, and I learnt a lot in the process.
Enjoy!


You can get a copy of Weh Yeoh's book 'Redundant Charities' here:
redundantcharities.com

You can watch Weh's TED talk here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vuAL0qatSw

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Geraldine Hickey makes me laugh,
which is good, because that's her job.
But it's the way she makes me laugh is what I like about her so much, through humorous anecdotes, and real stories about her life.

You see, you'll struggle to find a more genuine person, willing to share the vulnerable details of their world, in this case, through the medium of comedy.

And it's not an act.
Our conversations on, and off the recording were by all accounts the same, with Geraldine, and her laid back approach, laughing at the mundane, and taking a genuine interest in the people she meets.

She is an ally for minorities, and a strong advocate for the queer community.
She talks about her own somewhat challenging past with sexuality, and wanting to help others. 

I laughed a lot during this interview,  but we also touched on some of the real stories that happen off stage.

Geraldine is a good egg. I think you'll love this one.




You can find a Geraldine Hickey show here:
https://comedy.com.au/tour/geraldine-hickey-dont-tease-me-about-my-gloves/

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While driving her car one day, Louise Larkin heard an interview on the radio that would change the course of her life.

She heard the sad story of a young boy, who was left broken hearted after no one turned up to his birthday party, despite his parents attempts at throwing a great party. 

This lit a fire in her belly, and after some conversations with some friends, she decided to throw a birthday party for any child who was feeling left out, an all inclusive get together where kids could feel free to be themselves. 

She expected 30-50 people, but 350 people turned up which was both surprising, and disheartening.

So, she threw more parties, and quickly realised that a large portion of the kids who were coming were unwell, or living with disability. 

The calling was too strong, and Louise decided to commit to the cause full time, leaving her executive role, and ploughing headfirst into what was now aptly named "Friend In Me" a registered charity which now caters not only for kids and inclusion, but also for the parents of kids who require full time care. 


In the podcast Louise talks about what drives her passion, who she is helping, and how she navigates the competitive landscape of charities and funding. 

She has a big heart, and works really hard for the kids. This story will fill your bucket for sure. 

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Music, ethics, and principles are the fabric of Cassie Walker's being
So it's no surprise that she created a business that can help musicians create merchandise which helps them earn money, AND reduce the impact on the environment at the same time!

Upcycled Merch sources non new, and pre owned items of clothing, and upcycles them into merchandise for bands, and businesses who are looking for way to be eco friendly. 

She's determined to give people a high quality, affordable option that both looks great, and feels good to wear, reducing the amount of bulk buy, cheap and uncomfortable merch 

Cassie lives and breaths the music industry, having spent years in production and broadcast of media including radio, podcasts and journalism, and has spent the last 4 years uncovering new music in her podcast "Dug By Us"

She also sits on the committee which chooses The Australian Album Of The Year, and held the role of 2IC at the ABC's Double J radio station. 

Cassie gives really interesting insights into the music industry from the perspective of someone who has spent most of their career navigating it's often fast paced and brutal environment. 

Take a listen to her story, and make sure you share it with others!

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There is no doubt that A.I. or Artificial Intelligence is a hot topic.
The speed in which it is being developed and employed in almost every industry is both amazing, and FRIGHTENING!
The words ChatGPT can be heard almost daily, even in non tech environment

So is it friend or foe?
I wanted to find out so I invited Marrs Coiro, the Co-Founder of  Polynize onto the show

Polynize is an AI powered, educational tool which gamifies the learning of practical skills, and aims to disrupt the way education is taught en mas.
It works using educational games which put you to the test against AI agents,  giving you real time feedback, increasing both the speed and enjoyment of the learning

In the podcast we talk about the history of Polynize, and explore the AI revolution.
we ask
- How can we use it to our advantage?
- Is it dangerous?
- Will AI cost people their jobs?
- How do you leverage it?
plus a good serve of banter for good measure.
Marrs is a deep thinker and this will definitely shake up the grey matter.


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At just 12 years of age, Tommy Quick survived a stroke, and had to learn to walk again and talk again, and try to live a normal life with his new disability, and it was damn hard.

But as it turns out, Tommy Quick is an unstoppable force, completing high school, achieving a degree in Nutrition, and even hiking the Kokoda Track.

But a conversation with a mate at a coffee shop planted the seed for an epic adventure, one which would eventually be called The 4 Points Australia - a 9000+km ride to the 4 most extreme points of the Australian mainland on Tommy's recumbent trike.
Tommy wanted to raise awareness for Stroke, especially young stroke, and be an advocate for inclusion

On the 22nd of October 2023, Tommy rode into Footscray Rowing club with 30 odd riders in tow, and to the applause of a huge crowd of spectators,  completing the journey after almost 10,000kms and hundreds of days of riding.

It's an epic adventure, of which he spent a few thousand kms riding with David Jones,  a local musician, volunteer, and former teacher who had originally volunteered to help tutor Tommy through his degree, years before. 

They encountered all sorts of hurdles along the way, overcoming mechanical issues, injury, and even road rage, but Tommy unwavering pursuit of his goal, and David's support gave them the endurance to finish on a high, completing the ride, and raising well over $100,000 for the Stroke foundation.

Tommy and David join Andy in the studio, and tell the story of how 1 young stroke survivor defied the odds, both physically and mentally, to achieve something that no one has ever done before.

You're a legend Tommy!

You can donate to Tommy's cause, or get some great merch by heading to his website
https://www.the4points.org/

You can also see the details of his epic ride!!

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Dr Matthew Read was pretty young when he knew he wanted to be a surgeon.

Having been exposed to medical clinics which were managed by his mother, and having the aptitude for fixing problems, his vision of his future was pretty clear.

But, as he discovered, there is never a straight line between dreams and success, and for over 20 years Matthew pursued medical study, facing rejection, and even a stint in the army before getting to where he is now, a multi award winning Upper GI (gastro intestinal) surgeon operating out of St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Read is also a board member of The Hope Fund a charity created by expert medical practitioners, who mission is to raise money for research into Upper GI diseases which traditionally don't active much funding, but who's outcomes for patients are poor. They also raise awareness for these diseases, which could be easily branded "unsexy cancers".

Not happy with just changing lives on the operating table, Matthew is also working on technology used during surgery which will enable real time assistance and coaching from experts around the globe, increasing countries like Kenya's access to appropriate treatment, where currently there is very little. 

He is also passionate about reducing the waste in surgical procedures, which can, not only save money and the environment, but reduce time wasted making the surgery time more effective, reducing the wait times for people who are desperately needing the treatment. 

Dr Matthew Read is on my list of "ones to watch", I'm certain we will see much more of him in the future, and it was an honour to be part of his first podcast.
 
It will no be his last, that I can assure you. 


If you love this episode, make sure you tell a friend about it!!
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Emma MacGregor reached a point in her life where she had achieved everything that was expected of her.

She went to Uni, she got married, had kids, but had a the lingering feeling that there is more she should do.

Event management is her trade, but after losing her dream job at the beginning of COVID, Emma took matters into her own hands, creating an initiative called the "Out Of Work Bakers" in the local community to help unemployed hospitality and event staff earn a few extra bucks from baking delicious goods while also giving them purpose through lock down.

This lead to the creation of Positive Feeds, a gifting service using local, sustainable products, which gave people a way to both give their clients, staff, or friends something special while supporting local producers, and the environment.

Emma also created Footprint Group Events who's aim is to create amazing events and functions, while using the many years of experience to reduce the environmental impact of grand occasions.

This is a story of resilience, and the drive to build something from day 1, that does some good, even if it's DAMN HARD!!

Check out the amazing hampers at
https://www.positivefeeds.com.au/

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https://www.footprintgroupevents.com.au/

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As a young cop, Peter Baines knew he had a bigger purpose.
He couldn't have guessed though, the he would be involved in the largest Disaster Victim Identification task in history, or that he would raise over $30m for charity.

After choosing a path in forensics, Peter quickly climbed the ranks, which lead him to be called up as part of an international forensic squad, charged with identifying the remains of the 200+ victims of the Bali bombings, and then the 5000+ victims of the 2004 boxing day tsunami in Thailand.

What became clear, was that the affected communities were left to try and rebuild, and many children were left without parents and families.

in 2005, Peter created Hands Across The Water, A charity which started out by building a home for some of these orphaned children, and which has grown, now providing life saving necessities, and supporting educational endeavours so that the recipients can improve the quality of both their own life, and the lives of those in their communities.

Hands Across The Water raises funds in part, from running cycling tours through beautiful rural Thailand, where riders must reach fund raising goals to qualify to participate.

Peter's story is surreal at times, and devastating at others, but the experiences he has been through have taught him invaluable life lessons of resilience,  determination, and leadership.

I am extremely grateful to have been able to spend the time exploring Peter's past, and I'm sure this will be a very popular episode.

Make sure if you love it, tell your friends about it, too!

To learn more about Peter's charity Hands Across The Water or to sign up to one of his amazing bike tours, click here:
https://www.handsacrossthewater.org.au/

To get a copy of Peter's book "Leadership Matters" head to
Peter's Books

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Have you ever thought about what it's like to re enter society after serving a prison sentence?
We watch glorified TV shows about crime, lawyers, and even some popular shows set inside prisons, but we don't tend to pay much attention to ex-prisoners who have re joined the community, which is strange given that almost all of them are eventually released.

For many, life has moved and changed too quickly, and the process is overwhelming, leading to a high rate of re-incarceration
But when they are supported, the statistics are very different, and Amelia Pickering and her team at Prison Network are doing amazing work with female inmates, giving hope and joy, and removing many of the major barriers to leading a fulfilling life beyond the iron bars.

Prison network's origins date back in 1946 when Myrtle Breen wanted to support the female inmates in Pentridge Prison.
After being allowed to visit the women (resulting in positive impact) she was invited back for weekly visits, and almost 80 years later they continue to regularly visit inmates, as well as support them after they have served their time.

Amelia tells us her story of her migration to Australia, and how her career led her to become the CEO of this wonderful organisation.

I really got a lot out of this episode, I hope you do too!

Enjoy!

You can find out more about Prison Network here:
https://www.prisonnetwork.org.au/

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