The big sister Experience:
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feel good feb: linda lokhee pangOn this episode we chat with Linda Lokhee Pang who is the founder of Feel Good Feb, an initiative that encourages people to do acts of kindness for others in the community. We also talk with Linda about a community organisation she found called Kindness is Catching, and about her work as a children's author.
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understanding foster careOn this episode we chat with Luke Sapwell who is the treasurer of the board of the Foster Care Association of Victoria. Luke talks about Foster Care week and why this is important. He also talks about his own experience in foster care, some of the challenges that foster carers might face, as well as how the friends and relatives of a young person in care can best support them.
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R U OK Day interviewOn this episode we interview Steven, who is the Stronger Together Campaign Manager for R U OK Day. He chats about the mission of R U OK Day, how it first began, and how young people can get involved.
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Volunteering, Community, and social enterprisesFor the first part of this Episode we chat to CEO of Freedom Scrubs, Ali Kitinas, about her business, helping the less fortunate, and supporting young girls caught in human trafficking. For the second part of this episode we chat to Jake Nankervis, associated with Barwon Child Youth Family, about the benefits of volunteering. This is really inspiring episode and one not to be missed!!!!!
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hope admits sufferingOn this Episode we chat with song writer, author, and public speaker, Monique Lisbon about her experiences of abuse growing up, how she learnt from her experiences and found hope, and how she uses this to teach and bring encouragement to others. Plus Monique will play a few of her songs. (Picture from: http://www.thinkingwords.com/2015/11/hope-3/)
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sustainability and urban farmingOn this Episode we are privaleged to chat to Simeon Hanscamp about his Urban semi-commercial farm 'Spoke and Spade'. Simeon (aka Sim) talks about what inspired him to start his farm, how this contributes towards a more sustainable Australia, the community connections that get formed through his work, and how we can make a difference towards a more sustainable future in our own lives. If you would like find out more you can contact Sim on: [email protected]
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deans comming out storyOn this episode we are joined in the studio with Dean who is associated with Barwon Child Youth Family in Geelong. Dean shares with us his journey with his sexuality, his coming out story, some of the challenges he has encountered and what he has learnt along the way. Thanks heaps to Dean for being on Youth and Loud.
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life lineContact: 13 11 14
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beyond blueContact: 1300 22 46 36
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Kids helpline1800 55 1800
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