With the upcoming Project 365 show on February 22nd 2025 at Avian Park, we wanted to catch up with Pete about the show, what they've been up to since we last spoke, and to revisit the Project 365 origin story shared in our very first interview back in October 2023.

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Project 365 website

Project 365 Facebook

Project 365 Instagram

This episode shines a spotlight on the Wang Night Shelter and the important work they do to help those in need when faced with homelessness in Wangaratta. The wonderful Di Duursma talks to Kylie about how it started, where it's going, and the importance of compassion and community.

Wang Night Shelter - Facebook

Zac's Place

Stable One

La Bella Rocca

Wangaratta Carevan

Loaves and Fishes

RCOW Affordable Housing Strategy

Gardening has many benefits to people's mental and physical health, their food literacy, and overall wellbeing. But when you overlay a community garden to this, these benefits are accompanied with social connection, friendships, and knowledge sharing. And this is just what the Wangaratta Community Garden does for Wangaratta. In this episode, Eric Bittner talks to Kylie about the Wangaratta Community Garden and the role it plays in our community.

Wangaratta Community Garden - Facebook

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria provide the opportunity for anyone, of any age, who are blind or have low vision, to participate in social sport and recreation programs. Tegan Allen who has been helping to build this wonderful service in the north-east talks to Kylie about how it works, why it's important and how people can get involved. 

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria - website

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria - Facebook

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria - Instagram

In this bonus episode Kylie talks to Bek Nash-Webster from the Grit and Resilience Program to talk about the Grit and Resilience Festival coming up on October 10th 2024. This festival has become a vibrant celebration of mental health, social connection, and community resilience. In this special episode, we explore how the festival started, the amazing growth it has seen over the years, and how it’s evolved into one of the biggest events in the region.

Grit and Resilience Program

Grit and Resilience Program - Instagram

Grit and Resilience Program - Facebook

The Wangaratta Book Circle provides a space to connect with others who share a love of reading. Apart from exploring various genres and authors, providing the opportunity for critical thinking and meaningful conversation, the Book Circle also fosters a sense of community and connection.

U3A Wangaratta are providing the opportunity for our older residents to explore new interests and expand social connections. Learning in later years can lead to a more enriched and satisfying life, promoting mental agility and overall well-being, and the U3A offer a diverse range of courses.

Wangaratta Book Circle (via U3A)

Wangaratta Book Circle Facebook group

U3A Wangaratta website

U3A Wangaratta Facebook

U3A Wangaratta email: [email protected]

The Regional All Abilities Rebellion Football Team provide the opportunity for people with disabilities or mental health challenges to compete, connect, and have fun. In this epiosode, Kylie talks to Michael Virgona and Wade Daniel Blake from the team, who talk about why people should get involved either as players, volunteers, or supporters, and how they are encouraging inclusiveness through football.

Regional All Abilities Rebellion Football Team - Facebook

Melissa Nyman, creator of the menopause support group, My Oh Meno, talks to Kylie about the supportive space she’s created that is all about connection, education, and embracing the challenges of menopause, and its precursor perimenopause. 

Note - this episode does not constitute medical advice. Consult your GP for any advice related to diagnosis and treatment.

My Oh Meno Facebook

My Oh Meno Instagram

Resources:

Australian Menopause Centre

Menopause Alliance Australia

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Dr Ginni

Dr Mary Claire

Dr Louise Newson

Beth Dewing RN

Georgia and Claire from NESAY talk to Kylie about the incredible work they do to support young people, and their families, in Wangaratta and the surrounding areas. NESAY have been helping our community for almost four decades, and their longevity is testament to the importance of the services they provide, and the quality they offer.

NESAY website

NESAY Facebook

NESAY Instagram

NESAY LinkedIn

President of Oak FM Community Radio, Neil Barassi, talks to Kylie about the role community radio plays in connecting a community and giving people the opportunity to listen to, and present, any genre of music. As a psychologist, Neil also generously shares his professional insights into the challenges, and strengths, of living in a regional community.

Oak FM 101.3 website and live streaming

Oak FM 101.3 Facebook