Weekdays

Weekdays

By 98five Sonshine FMKids & Family
Download on the App Store

Weekdays episodes

  • Tim Hawkes Fathering

    A recent review of evidence around the impact of fathers in a child’s life by The Fathering Project has highlighted the importance of fathers in children’s lives from toddler to teenager and beyond. Tim Hawkes who is the ambassador with the Fathering Project joined Bec over the phone for a chat about this study and about the importance of dads within children's lives. 

    0 min
  • Ross MacDiarmind Australias First Donation Dollar

    In the lead up to International Day of Charity (September 5th), the Royal Australian Mint (The Mint) is releasing the world’s first Donation Dollar: a one-dollar coin designed to be donated. This comes as The Australian Generosity Report reveals almost three-in-five (57%) Australians would be likely to donate the coin if found in their change.


    The Mint intends to distribute millions of Donation Dollar coins, one for every Australian, into circulation over the coming years, with each coin featuring a green centre with a gold ripple design symbolising the ongoing impact each donation makes.

    The innovative concept comes after a tumultuous year for Australia, with the bushfire crisis, ongoing global pandemic and economic recession leaving many in need of a helping hand. In fact, one-in-five (20%) Australians will require some degree of charitable aid over the next 12 months, either for themselves or family.

    If every Australian donated a Donation Dollar just once a month, it has the potential to raise an additional 300 million dollars annually*.

    With two-in-five Australians saying finding a Donation Dollar in their change would encourage them to give to charity more, the Mint is hoping the new coins will promote charitable behaviours and provide Australians with a tangible way to give back to those who need it most.

    Bec had the privilege of having a chat to Ross MacDiarmind who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint in Canbarra.

    Ross MacDiarmid, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint

    Ross MacDiarmid is the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra....... (full bio available within the media pack)

    Ross MacDiarmid, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint

    Ross MacDiarmid is the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra....... (full bio available within the media pack)

    0 min
  • Danielle from Hillsongs Living in the Now

    Bec had her regular chat with Danielle who is one of the senior pastors at Hillsongs church in Perth. Today they spoke about "Living in the Now". Be in the here and now. Stop rushing whilst you are doing things. Be present. We are so used to being busy all the time that we forget to focus on what is really important. Focus on being thankful and grateful for what you have. 

    0 min
  • Kin Woman Justice

    Bec had a chat with Kelley from Kin Woman and they spoke about Justice. Once you find your justice - the thing that you are passionate about - only then will you be able to make a change in the world. 

    0 min
  • Keep Australian Beautiful Week

    Keep Australia Beautiful Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action. Bec had the pleasure of speaking to Tinkle Co who was founded by Tasmanian husband and wife team, Kate and Ben Cashman, after the idea was sparked by their 7 year old son during a family discussion about plastic waste. Kate spoke about the steps they've made to reduce plastic waste as a family. 

     

    0 min

About Weekdays

From the publisher's feed

98five's Weekday Show with Mike, Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm.