Writs and Cures: Bill and Steve's Radio Adventures

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Writs and Cures: Bill and Steve's Radio Adventures episodes

June 20, 2017 Jeff Kennett reflects on his years at Beyond Blue
In this edition of Writs and Cures special guest the the Hon. Jeff Kennett discusses his work at Beyond Blue plus in Soapbox the team talk judicial independence in Australia.
45 min
June 06, 2017 The importance of wills
Do you find yourself putting off making a will? Writs and Cures talks at the ins and outs of making wills. Plus Soapbox looks at what is being done to combat violence in hospitals.
44 min
May 30, 2017 When contracts go wrong
Writs and Cures looks at your rights when terms and conditions go wrong. Plus, Dr Nick Carr talks coughs, colds and the flu.
44 min
May 23, 2017 Keeping your kidneys healthy
Special guest Professor Peter Kerr from Kidney Health Australia talks kidney health. Plus in Soapbox: should Victoria join other States in setting up a spent convictions scheme?
45 min
May 16, 2017 An update on changes to the Adult Parole Board
His Honour Peter Couzens, the Chair of the Adult Parole Board, updates Writs and Cures on recent changes to the operation of the Adult Parole Board and its increased powers. Plus Joh Kirby talks Victoria Law Foundation’s 50th anniversary.
46 min
May 02, 2017 Meena Singh on supporting Aboriginal people within the justice system
Meena Singh joins Writs and Cures to discuss the work of Aboriginal Services at Victoria Legal Aid.
44 min
April 18, 2017 Seeking justice for the victims of child sexual and institutional abuse
Melbourne lawyer Angela Sdrinis discusses her work in seeking justice for the victims of child sexual and institutional abuse and their families
43 min
April 11, 2017 How charities are regulated
Writs and Cures looks at how charities are regulated, provides an update on the rights of people experiencing homelessness plus meet the CEO of Beyondblue, Georgie Harman.
45 min
April 04, 2017 Understanding family law when couples separate
Writs and Cures provides some tips on how to avoid protracted hearings in the Family Court when couples decide to separate, plus Soapbox delves into a proposal by the Melbourne City Council to ban homeless people from the CBD
45 min
March 21, 2017 Understanding emotions
Writs and Cures: Can negative emotions have an upside? Plus the laws that regulate how much we get paid
41 min

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Lawyer Bill O'Shea, Health Professor Steve Ellen and Lindy Burns take an entertaining and informative look at the issues of the week from the perspective of a doctor and a lawyer.