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Beyond Empathy's Podcasts from the Edge features a unique blend of fictional and informational stories which are made collaboratively with people who have faced adversity. 2022 Finalist in 2 Australian Podcast Awards categories: Most Creative Podcast and Best Fiction Podcast. Podcasts from the Edge is Beyond Empathy's Home feed. Our other feeds: SHIFT, Parting, Ready Steady and Grit group stories around themes of health, grief and death and dying, the importance of getting words to kids and resilience. You can find more information about our suite of podcasts at https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts Beyond Empathy is a Not-for-Profit, Cultural Arts for Community Development company that works in partnership with communities and individuals living under pressure to reimagine positive futures and develop new responses through the process of creating and sharing art.

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Australia

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Beyond Empathy's Podcasts from the Edge features a unique blend of fictional and informational stories which are made collaboratively with people who have faced adversity. 2022 Finalist in 2 Australian Podcast Awards categories: Most Creative Podcast and Best Fiction Podcast. Podcasts from the Edge is Beyond Empathy's Home feed. Our other feeds: SHIFT, Parting, Ready Steady and Grit group stories around themes of health, grief and death and dying, the importance of getting words to kids and resilience. You can find more information about our suite of podcasts at https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts Beyond Empathy is a Not-for-Profit, Cultural Arts for Community Development company that works in partnership with communities and individuals living under pressure to reimagine positive futures and develop new responses through the process of creating and sharing art.

Language:

English

Contact:

0427697173


Episodes
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RealFM: For The Path Ahead

10/5/2023
For the path ahead we can prepare, but in the end we got to know what to do in the moment. In the last episode of RealFM, Bobsy slows things down and glides us through five conversations: Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod. RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Duration:00:22:29

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RealFM: Bravery is Just Being Ourselves

9/28/2023
Bravery is just being ourselves... who cares what anyone else thinks! For the third episode of RealFM, Jacob hosts with confidence and takes us through three conversations: idol Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod. RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Duration:00:18:18

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RealFM: It Makes Us Who We Are

9/21/2023
It makes us who we are, even if we're afraid to show it. For the second episode of RealFM, "Jeff" is our country-bunkin' of a host and takes us through four conversations... and a cover of a song! "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen is featured in this podcast and is performed by Jacob Lewis. Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod. RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Duration:00:21:03

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Ready Steady: It's Time To Go and Learn Language

9/19/2023
It isn't just keeping the culture alive, it's to keep it growing. Ready Steady is back and for Indigenous Literacy Day we're bringing a special conversation to you from 2020! Jallarah, Tarlee, Nikki and Vicki chat to Kirli Saunders(Red Room Poetry) and Dr Aunty Jodi Edwards(Dharawal lanuage expert) about why learning language is important. Ready Steady was funded through the Communities For Children program by the Australian Government Department of Social Services under the Families and Communities Programme through Barnardos Australia.

Duration:00:19:06

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RealFM: From The Outside Looking In

9/12/2023
From the outside looking in, they don't truly understand who we are. For the first episode of RealFM, Bella takes us through three conversations: Music in this episode is from the arists Chris De Souza, Ben Goodyer, Lucas Youell and Kevin MacCleod. RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initative through Reigonal NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Duration:00:01:44

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The Realest Podcast In Town

9/12/2023
You wanna hear the real deal going on with us youth? Tune in to the world of RealFM- a podcast series that is held within the Sentral Youth Services in Kiama. Listen to what the young people have to say about one question: "What is something that makes you incredibly happy?". RealFM- where it doesn't get any realer than this. RealFM is a podcast series produced by Beyond Empathy and is funded through the Children and Youth Wellbeing Recovery Initiative through Regional NSW. RealFM and the Kiama Resilience Project is supported by Sentral Youth Services- the space where the project was held.

Duration:00:01:44

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Amplifying M Voices: Yeah, Nah = No, Thanks.

8/31/2023
Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in. The English language is hard to learn if it's not your first language- so what is it like when you translate poems into your native language? Does it sound the same, or is it completely different? In this last episode, we will listen to three poems that were created within the Amplifying M Voices Project. Using the power of translation- we transcribed these poems and retranslated them back to English to create new versions of these poems. Listen to find out what is different and what is the same. Poem One: Arrival Poem Two: Pa's Chair Poem Three: A Still Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia. This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Duration:00:15:34

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Amplifying M Voices: I am 18= I am an Adult?

8/25/2023
Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in. So, you just turned 18. You feel excited, but scared. What are some things you need to know to navigate adulthood? This fourth episode is all about adulthood- what it really looks like, what it feels like... what to look forward too. We listen in on our young people who are not "adults" that share ways on living your best life! Listen to hear some hilarious stories and reassuring advice on the topic of adulthood. If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here! Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia. This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Duration:00:14:40

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Amplifying M Voices: I Love You = I Love Me

8/10/2023
Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in. This third episode is all about self love- how it ties in with society, the way that others view us and how we can build ourselves up to live a happy life! Listen to hear amazing insight told by our young people about the topic of self love. If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here! Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia. This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Duration:00:11:27

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Amplifying M Voices: Who are You?= Who You are

7/11/2023
Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in. This episode is all about culture-- finding out about your culture or learning about others can create new opportunities in your life. But even though we can take pride in who we are and what we believe in, could culture potentially lead to harm? Listen to hear about our young people talk about what culture means to them. If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here! Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia. This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Duration:00:14:47

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Amplifying M Voices: Trust in Me= Trust in You

4/19/2023
Welcome to Amplifying M Voices- creating our future for the world we want to live in! This 5 part podcast series is a showcase of Illawarra's courageous and hilarious multicultural young people- all who have something to share. They will share with you advice, their experiences growing up and insight of navigating the world. This first episode is all about trust- something we all know- but what is it like for young people who come from another country? Who have to build relationships from scratch? Listen to hear some captivating stories on how trust is made. If you want to listen to the rest of the episodes before they are released on Podcasts From the Edge, you can do so here! Amplifying M Voices is funded by the NSW Government of Australia. This project was run by MCCI and produced by Beyond Empathy.

Duration:00:12:45

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One Shiny Paper Clip

4/5/2023
One of our fictional stories, set at the local swimming pool on a summer day, where you can learn how to trade a paper clip for some sunscreen, and then some sunscreen for a choc chip biscuit, and then a choc chip biscuit for a hat and then... well... you'll find out. For more stories about health... and also stories grouped around other themes... check out our web page. https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts

Duration:00:15:31

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Whose seizure is it anyway?

3/22/2023
This podcast story, Whose seizure is it anyway? has been on Emma's mind for some time... well... actually since she was eleven and had her first seizure. Emma, along with co-presenters Jeannette and Oscar, all have lived experience with seizures and they take us on an audio journey that explores Epilepsy and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) through poetry, history, humour and insight. Their stories make you wonder where the real disorder lies. Listener Advisory This episode mentions suicide and the mistreatment of people with medical conditions. Support Contacts Lifeline on 131114, or Kids Help Line on 1800 55 1800. This Episode contains some swearing. If you would like to listen to a beeped version, click on this link: https://www.spreaker.com/e/REbss3v11UXe--53305611 Resources for Educators Check out our blog post: http://www.be.org.au/blog/whose-seizure-is-it-anyway For more stories about health... and also stories grouped around other themes... check out our web page. https://www.be.org.au/projects/podcasts This episode was supported by funding from COORDINARE – South Eastern NSW PHN through the Australia Government’s PHN Program.

Duration:00:47:31

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Summer Listen Series: 'Jump Rock' (SHIFT)

1/8/2023
Our Summer Listen Series continues! Featuring our favourite stories from the Podcasts From the Edge series. You know those moments when you want to do something a bit scary but having everyone watching you… pressuring you… is the last thing you need? Well, that’s what Jump Rock is about. This story is featured in the 'Identity' episode of SHIFT (Shaping How I Feel Today). Listen to the full episode here. You can help us to make more great content with children and young people by sharing this podcast or donating via our website. Go to be.org.au to find out more.

Duration:00:09:26

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Summer Listen Series: 'Baby's Coming' (Ready Steady)

12/25/2022
Welcome to Beyond Empathy's Podcasts from the Edge Summer Series! Rolling back to some of our favourite stories and moments from across all of our Podcasts! Starting with a very special story from our podcast series Ready Steady: 'Baby's Coming', from Episode 2: 'Wait... how did we get here?' Kids are the masters of questioning the world, so what better way to explore the galaxy with the biggest question of all... Where do babies come from? Listen to the full episode and the full Ready Steady Series here. You can help us to make more great content with children and young people by sharing this podcast or donating via our website. Go to be.org.au to find out more. Additional sound effects: Licensed under CC3.0: ZapSplat Credit to Fesliyan Studios for the background music.

Duration:00:05:26

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Grit Ep 8: Perseverance

10/20/2022
In this eighth and final episode of Grit (for the time being) we focus on one story about Perseverance. To say anything about it might ruin the unexpected twists and turns in the way the story unfolds and what it reveals... so we hope that intrigues you enough to give it a listen.

Duration:00:30:48

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Grit Ep 7: Change

10/19/2022
In this episode we hear the story of how Nowra got it's name, think about the dangers of speaking language, reconsider our relationship with fire, hear a story about someone who folds their clothes every night and finally we hear about how building three homes supported a bunch of local charities.

Duration:00:26:53

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Grit Ep 6: Choices

10/14/2022
Sam introduces the audacious outfit she wears when running the GRIT course, then we jump into a story about why Rachel was skipping school. Next we listen to Jess G and Katy’s song, Therapy Session. Finally, Sammi from Headspace gives us a strategy to help others who might be going through a hard time.

Duration:00:29:00

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Grit Ep 5: Learning

10/5/2022
In this episode we hear a story from our host Sam about how a smell can trigger a memory and then an unconscious reaction. We hear from Jacob Morris about First Nation's language and culture and also from Adam Sturt about how his hands taught him to read.

Duration:00:26:27

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Grit Ep 4: Connection

9/28/2022
In this episode we take you on the road with our hosts Sam and Archie as they tour the Shoalhaven from the south to the north looking for the signs of recovery and resilience.

Duration:00:36:19