Roads To Recovery

“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. “ That is a quote of Mark Twain’s, which I first read between the foreword and introduction of a book telling of the life experiences of the author June Alexander. The book’s title is A Girl Called Tim, with the sub-title, “Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell”. I must confess to June that I have not read the book completely, and I am not sure of why Mark Twains quote was cited. June chats with a person who has read the book, a regular to “Roads”, and The Pulse, Reid Maxwell from the Geelong Mood Support Group. THIS IS BEING RE-POSTED, BY REQUEST!

Neville Clarke Volunteer Coordinator and Aubrey Anderson Volunteer and Doorways Manager Salvos Connect Barwon talk about the benefits and opportunities that volunteering with a communty services organisation can provide for people who are looking to give back to their community, retired people who want to use their skills and people wanting to gain experience in an industry in order to gain employment.

Aubrey Anderson Salvos Connect Doorways program manager talks about the effect that experiencing trauma can have on people and their ability to connect them with services that may help them.

Suffering an injury, be it physical or psychological, has the potential to change the course of your life; And if an injury occurs through the course of your employment or through a motor vehicle accident then there may be legal issues that you may need to navigate as well, which bring with them a whole new language and set of procedures that you may never have had to follow. In the studio is Barrister Katharine Gladman to discuss the legal processes involved in personal injury law. Welcome to Roads to recovery Katharine.

Simon talks to Amelia Reid Community Engagement and Participation Worker for Wellways Australia and Kate Higgins Regional Manager Quality and Service Development talk about tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health issues or disability, as well as their families, friends and carers.

We talk with Malcolm Scott Manager of headspace Geelong. R U OK day is this Thursday 14th of September. R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.Their mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

SIMMA is a not for profit organisation to provide opportunities for people to play music in a supportive environment. Adam Pollock, from the Bipolar Bears and Mental Health Nurse Sean Kearns started SIMMA

Simon talks with Craig Harvey Harm Reduction Team Leader Barwon Health · Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol about International overdose awareness day. Current trends and policies regarding drug use, injecting rooms and treatment for intravenous drug users.

From November 25th to December 10th, 2017, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. In the studio to talk about the 16 days of activism are Justine Devonport, Team Leader and Katie Young Health promotion Officer from Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.

Sean Kearns and Adam Pollock had a great yarn with Simon Finch about SIMMA, their Socially Inclusive Musicians Mentoring Alliance. Get involved by ringing Adam - 0432 980 208, Sean - 0409 869 567, FB - www.facebook.com/simmageelong/, or drop in to 14 Bailey St. Geelong at 6.00pm Tuesday.

Simon Finch had a great chat with Craig Harvey from Barwon Health DTS about the many and varied aspects of Alcohol & Other Drugs uses: the emphasis being on Harm Reduction. The program is also in recognition of the many deaths we have through Drug Overdose, which exceeds our road death toll by about 5 to 1. For more info. and help - www.BarwonHealth.org.au * ph - 1800 797 458 for DTS * Mental Health, Drugs and Alcohol Information, Assessment and Referral * 1300 094 187 * 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

John and Tanaya talk about their journey into, and living with Narcotics Anomymous as their Fellowship. Phone - 03 5221 0803 OR 0488 227 448 - www.na.org.au

The 18th August is Vietnam Veterans Day: their motto is *Honour the dead but fight like hell for the living*. Nigel Wilso and Chris Schaper from the Geelong branch have a chat with Simon Finch about what it means to them both. He also chats with Edmond van Ammers and Valya Vazalicki from the Geelong Clinic about PTSD and treatments. For help - contact the Veterans and Veterans Families Counseling Service (VVCS) on 1800 011 046: Geelong Clinic - 03 5240 0700 or www.thegeelongclinic.com.au: Geelong RSL Connect - (03) 5249 2444: www.braininjuryaustralia.org.au : Vietnam Veterans Association Geelong & District Sub-Branch - (03) 5277 0311.

*BRAIN INJURY IN THE MILITARY* is the theme for this years Brain Injury Awareness Week. Robert Eagles, who is holding up the *Roads* fort this week, chats with Jacqui Pierce from ARCSupport et al, and Annie Norrish from Support After Suicide. For help - Lifeline - 13 11 14, Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS) - 1800 011 046 and Brain Injury Support (locally) - 5258 4205.

Today we chat with Felicia Richardson about her preventative double mastectomy, how it came to pass, and the supports she used to see her way through it all. These included Reiki with Kay Wilson, and involvement with an Aquatics Social Group that Lesley Heritage organises Theatre trips for. More info - https://canceraustralia.gov.au * https://www.bcna.org.au * www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au * https://foundation.petermac.org * Facebook - previvor *

We met Cathryn Portelli when she had five minutes to tell her incredible story at Geelong After Dark, which was presented by Skin of Our Teeth Productions and 94.7 The Pulse. The 2017 event theme was THE SOUND OF LIGHT, which is relevant to today because instead of a light at the end of a tunnel being a train, Cathryn turned it around, with help… Lots of help! We chat with her longtime friends Denise Fowler and Felicia Richardson, who also supply us with insights about Cathryn from friend Kylie McGuire and psychologist, Laura Smolcic. What an incredible woman!

On 17 April 2012 Victorias Parliamentary Inquiry into the Handling of Child Abuse by Religious and Other Organisations began. Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the creation of a national Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse on 12th November 2013. Conversations started that need to continue - we need to stop the abuse! The Loud Fence Movement started in Ballarat with ribbons being tied to fences surrounding churches, and other significant buildings where abuses had allegedly occurred. No More Silence, became a catch-cry for many. Today we talk with Laura Telford, the Producer, Fae O'Toole and Hannah Davies, the co-directors of NO MORE SILENCE, and David Gallagher one of the actors in the show. They are performing at the Potato Shed28 on Friday July 2017, 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM. Further information - Wordsmith Theatre - www.facebook.com/WordsmithTheatreAustralia and www.facebook.com/potatosheddrysda OR phone Rob Macleod - 03 5251 1998.

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, will induct 23 nurse researchers, representing six countries, into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame at their 28th International Nursing Research Congress in Dublin later this month. We are thrilled to have one of the inductees, Professor Trisha Dunning with us today during National Diabetes Week, which has the theme Diabetes, *the invisible disease*. For further action - Barwon Health Diabetes Referral Centre * University Hospital Geelong * Contact Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday * Phone : 03 4215 0000 * ALSO * Diabetes Australia - www.diabetesaustralia.com.au * Helpline 1300 136 588 *

Today we have the last of three programs in recognition of 2017 NAIDOC Week which is on from the 2nd till the 9th July. The NAIDOC theme this year is *Our Languages Matter*”. To talk about these issues we have Wathaurong Co-op s CEO, Rod Jackson, and Kym Monohan, the manager of community and culture at the Wathaurong Co-op. For more info - Wathaurong Co-op - Morgan St North Geelong Victoria 3215 (03) 5277 0044 www.wathaurong.org.au http://www.naidoc.org.au/

Today we have the second of three programs in recognition of 2017 NAIDOC Week which is on from the 2nd till the 9th July. The 2017 theme - Our Languages Matter. The origins of this day date back to before the 1920s when aboriginal rights groups protested by boycotting Australia day. Their main concerns were the treatment they were receiving and the lack of understanding of their thousands of years of culture. Have things changed? To talk about these issues we have Renee Howell and Mick Ryan Aboriginal Health Liaison Officers from the Aboriginal Health Unit at Barwon Health. Come along to the Barwon Health NAIDOC Event - Thursday 6th July , 9.45am to 11.15am. Find out more at www.barwonhealth.org.au and http://www.naidoc.org.au/