This is Wangaratta

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

Into Our Hands Community Foundation has invested more than $1.5 million into Wangaratta and our surrounding communities since 2012. This funding has helped establish, or sustain, hundreds of community initiatives, including many of the organisations featured in this podcast.

In this episode, Kylie talks to Peter McCabe (Into Our Hands Executive Officer), along with three of the Wangaratta-based sub-funds: the Garry Nash & Co Community Fund, Angie's Angels, and GIVE Wangaratta.

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Into Our Hands website

Into Our Hands Facebook

Angie's Angels Facebook

Garry Nash & Co community support

We talk to Jess Zuber from the SES Wangaratta Unit about the critical role they play in helping our community in times of need following natural disasters. It's hard to know where rural communities like Wangaratta would be without the SES's quick response, expertise and dedication, and Jess talks about what they do and how the Wangaratta community can get involved.

Call 132 500 for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Facebook: Wangaratta SES

Website: SES Victoria

We start the new year at the Wangaratta Library, but we talk about more than just books! Loueen Twyford and Tanya Hopper cover all the many and varied services and programs on offer. So if you're looking for a place to connect with groups, engage with programs, find some fun for the kids, and maybe read a book or two, then our library is the community loungeroom you need.

Wangaratta Library - Facebook

Wangaratta Library