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Events and issues, affecting the broad west gippsland community, and the state and nation. Features local musicians, arts and theater, as well a community activists, leaders, politicians. A podcast th... more
FAQs about West Gippsland Week:How many episodes does West Gippsland Week have?The podcast currently has 221 episodes available.
June 16, 2023Men reporting higher levels of lonleyness, and its damaging their health11 - 17 June is Men's Health week and a recent survey showed surprising levels of loneliness, in surprising demographics! It has impacts on health across a range of areas. ...more9minPlay
May 26, 2023Women in Sport - Women's Football Festival in West GippslandNominated for a Victorian Sport Award, Gippsport staff talk about the Women's Football Festival and the changing landscape for Women in sport generally....more13minPlay
May 26, 2023Dialogues on "The Voice" referendum - Federation UniversityFederation University has commenced a series of "dialogues" to explain te proposed referendum to incorporate an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and Government in Australia. Here Prof Andrew Gunstone explains what the dialogues will cover....more10minPlay
May 19, 2023Mytocondrial "transplant" options to assist deterioration in older brains, including dementiaOur science correspondent Dr Jarrod McKenna discusses the possibility of using mitochondria to prevent aging effects on the brain....more16minPlay
May 19, 2023Local Victorian Liberal member discusses Party chaos, and budget optionsWayne Farnham is a newly elected member for the Victorian State seat of Narracan. He arrives in the middle of a dispute that has resulted in a fellow member being expelled from the Party. He talks about that background, but also about the upcoming budget and his preferred options, and about his experience of cross parliament cooperation....more17minPlay
May 19, 2023Rural Homelessness - the need for more than just a roofQuantum Support Services is a social support organisation in Gippsland that, among other things, is working to provide a range of support programs for people vulnerable to homelessness. This includes young people who are at risk of long term housing difficulties, and women escaping domestic violence. Here we discuss the need with Nat McDonald CEO of Quantum services....more11minPlay
March 27, 2023New possible treatment for HIVDr Jarrod McKenna explains a new genetically engineered treatment possible for HIV, and on the way explains some of the possible risks in blood transfusion that you might not know about!...more14minPlay
March 27, 2023A most liberal Liberal speaks his mind.Russel Broadbent is the Liberal (Conservative) member for the Victorian electorate of Monash in the Australian Federal Parliament. He is a well known "moderate" and here discusses a couple of issues he has been recently prominent in presenting a dissenting view....more13minPlay
March 27, 2023Community Development FoundationsA little known means to raise and apply funds for local community development is the Community Development Foundation. Ruth ogan is the CEO of the Mirboo North Community Foundation, one of the most successful in the country, and explains how it works....more5minPlay
March 27, 2023Increase in demand for crisis services"Ask Issy" is a service which allows those in need to find services in their area using their smartphone or computer. It lists services from the large organisations like Lifeline, and statewide and antional services, but also covers small local services. David Sprigs is CEO of InfoXchange which runs the service, and as a result can give instights into the increase in demand for these services....more11minPlay
FAQs about West Gippsland Week:How many episodes does West Gippsland Week have?The podcast currently has 221 episodes available.