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Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health

Health & Wellness Podcasts

Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health is a weekly podcast where we talk about health, wellbeing, seeking help and about our communities in general.

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Australia

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Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health is a weekly podcast where we talk about health, wellbeing, seeking help and about our communities in general.

Language:

English

Contact:

0490046859


Episodes

Episode Sixty Five: Autism And Late Diagnosis For Adults

3/28/2024
With World Autism Understanding Day occuring on April 2nd, we spoke with Erin, who was diagnosed as a person with autism in her 30's. We discuss the journey Erin went on to get the diagnosis, how it has changed her life and about the growing number of adults getting diagnosis of neurodivergence. Visi the GCH website

Duration:00:30:06

Our Community is Able - Inclusive Practices & Reasonable Adjustments - Final

2/11/2024
On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the wonderful Kerry and Nicole from the Western Victoria Primary Health Network as part of the SPIDAH project, as well as Aunty Jane. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual Disability to Access Health. Aunty Jane is a proud Yorta Yorta Women, with lived experience of intellectual disability, who features pre-recorded in this podcast to share her experiences. We talk about why Inclusive Practices & Reasonable Adjustments supports access to better quality healthcare. Inclusive Practice makes thoughtful and informed decisions in partnership with patients, their supporters and other professionals. Reasonable Adjustments are actions taken to support the patient to access any service on an equal basis to other members of the community which also supports self-determination and their ability to make informed decisions about their own healthcare along with their supporters. Easy read Reasonable Adjustment Welcome to the final episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Victoria Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project.

Duration:00:28:09

Episode Sixty Four: Step Into Self Care

1/21/2024
Welcome to 2024 and a new year of the 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast, proudly brought to you by Grampians Community Health. On this episode we discuss the colab between GCH and the Stawell Neighbourhood House through the 'Step Into Self Care' program with Carlie from GCH and Lou from SNH. Visit our website

Duration:00:22:40

Episode Sixty Three: The 2023 Post Movember Roundtable

12/14/2023
It's the second post Movember Roundtable. Team GCH members Emma, Aaron, Jae, Erin and Mollie jump on to talk about their experience of being part of the GCH Movember crew for 2023 and another successful Movember campaign. Visit the GCH website

Duration:00:33:15

Our Community is Able - NDIS & Local Area Coordinator - Episode 7

11/20/2023
Today’s episode we talk to the Lovely Natasha – Local Area Coordinator (Wimmera) at La Trobe Community Health. We discuss the NDIS, how it can help and how to access it. You can reach out Natasha via… Office West Wimmera Maternal Child Health Centre 49 Elizabeth Street Edenhope VIC 3318 Australia Phone : 1800 242 696 Email: wimmera.south.westLAC@ndis.gov.au Or see more information below… Participant bookletsTranslationsFactsheets and checklists for participantsInformation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participantsMore NDIS informationFor GPs and health professionals Welcome to the Seven episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.

Duration:00:19:20

Our Community is Able - CHAP Tool - Episode 6

11/5/2023
On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the wonderful Kimberly from GenU, who is a Nurse Practice Advisor in shared and respite living. We chat about the CHAP tool. CHAP stands for - Comprehensive Health Assessment Program for People with a Intellectual Disability. You can find the CHAP tool in the link below! CHAP Comprehensive Health Assessment Program – Annual Health Assessment for People with Intellectual Disability – ADULT Welcome to the six episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.

Duration:00:12:32

Episode Sixty Two: Sexual Health In Western Victoria

11/2/2023
On this episode we are joined by Stephanie Cooper and Shannon Hill from Women's Health Grampians to discuss sexual health, what it is, what the state of play is in regards to services and how we can look to improve the lives of women and families in Western Victoria under the umbrella of sexual health. To take part in the Call To Action survey follow this link, or to visit the 1800 MyOptions website click here. You can also watch the webinar mentioned in this episode here. Check out more about Women's Health Grampians here and don't forget to visit the GCH website by following this link. The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is par of the GCH Podcasting Network, which also includes the 'GCH Green' and 'Our Community Is Able' podcasts.

Duration:00:34:39

Episode Sixty One: Being Physically & Socially Active

10/5/2023
On this episode of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast Carlie Goodin stops by to discuss the physical and social benefits of getting active and the work and walking group GCH run alongside Stawell Neighbourhood House. This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts. For more on GCH visit our website here

Duration:00:28:40

Our Community is Able - Occupational Therapist - Episode 5

9/10/2023
On today’s episode - Letesha chat’s with the lovely Kimberly from Grampians Health, who is an Occupational therapist. An Occupational therapist (OT) is someone who can assist you with your everyday activities. You can access an OT thru… - NDIS/Support Coordination - Local Hospitals - Doctors or General Practitioner Plans Easy Read Guide’s to Occupational Therapist Adult Health Services Easy Read Factsheet (cid.org.au) (Page 6) OT-Monkwearmouth-ER.pdf (cntw.nhs.uk) Welcome to the fourth episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.

Duration:00:14:58

Episode Sixty: What Is Disability Pride?

9/1/2023
On this episode we speak with Candace and Liam from the Western Victoria VALiD Peer Action Group around what the term disability pride is and what it means to them as people with a disability. Liam and Candace also touch on their experiences growing up and what they are seeing now for the members of our community who live with a disability. Find out more about the Western Vic VALiD Peer Action Group here Visit the GCH website This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting network. Check out our other shows 'Our Community Is Able' and the 'GCH Green' podcasts.

Duration:00:31:33

Episode Fifty Nine: Homelessness Week Wrap

8/18/2023
On this episode we are wrapping up our Homelessness Week coverage by putting the minisodes that dropped last week all in one place. You'll hear from homelessness workers from the Salvos, Uniting Wimmera and GCH discuss what their roles are, homelessness in our regions and how to access services. Visit the GCH website This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network. Check out our other podcasts 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green'.

Duration:00:37:40

Homelessness Week Minisode 3: GCH

8/9/2023
On this third Homelessness Week minisode GCH's own Andrew Parsons talks about homelessness in the Ararat, Stawell & St. Arnaud regions and about the ways that GCH can assist people in obtaining housing. Visit the GCH website The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.

Duration:00:15:43

Homelessness Week Minisode 2: Uniting WImmera

8/9/2023
On this second Homelessness Week minisode Joel and Katelyn from Uniting Wimmera in Horsham join us to discuss their roles and how you can access assistance and services from Uniting Wimmera. Visit the GCH website The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.

Duration:00:13:38

Homelessness Week Minisode 1: Salvos Horsham

8/8/2023
This week on the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast we will be discussing Homelessness Week in some mini episodes with different providers. This episode is with Erin and Talishia from the Salvation Army in Horsham who discuss what services and programs they can provide to people in need. Visit the GCH Website The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.

Duration:00:11:15

Our Community is Able - Nutrition - Episode 4

7/31/2023
On today’s episode - Letesha chats with the amazing Monica from Victoria University, who is a Dietitian. A Dietitian is someone who can advise you with your food choices. See this Easy Read Guide for more on Dietitian. Adult Health Services Easy Read Factsheet (cid.org.au) (Page 7) You can access a Dietitian/Nutritionist thru… - Local Hospitals/Allied Health - Doctors or General Practitioner Plans Unfortunately, there isn’t any Easy Read Guide’s around food! However, follow these links for more about advocacy for healthy eating… https://livelighter.com.au/eating-well/healthy-eating/healthy-eating-basics https://www.eatforhealth.gov.au/ If you are a person with lived experience of intellectual disability, a supporter, or service interested in being involved in research about food and nutrition. Please get in touch: monica.wellington@live.edu.au Welcome to the Fourth episode of Our Community is Able. Presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.

Duration:00:12:15

Episode Fifty Eight: Dry July

7/21/2023
This week GCH's own Amy Sinclair joins us to discuss Dry July and her personal story that has driven her to take part, as well as discussing the ways that excessive alcohol consumption can affect people and even entire communities. The Community Is Our Middle Name podcast is part of the GCH Podcast Network. Check out our other shows GCH Green' and 'Our Community Is Able' To donate to Amy's Dry July campaign click here Visit the GCH website

Duration:00:29:36

GCH Green Episode 2: Community Gardens

6/30/2023
Welcome to Episode 2 of the GCH Green podcast. On this episode Letesha and Gareth are joined by Jenny Greenburger to discuss community gardens and all their benefits as well as the Stawell community garden and the sense of community it fosters. Jenny also gives some garden tips as well. For more on the Stawell Community Garden follow this link Visit GCH's website The GCH Green podcast is part of the GCH Podcast Network. Check out our other shows 'Community Is Our Middle Name' and 'Our Community Is Able'

Duration:00:22:39

Episode Fifty Seven: Talking Bowel, Breast & Cervical Cancer

6/16/2023
On this episode of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast we are joined by Katie Louise Lovett to discuss what to look out for when it comes to bowel, breast and cervical cancer and how early detection could save your life. Visit the GCH website Breastscreen Victoria

Duration:00:27:06

Our Community is Able - Exercise Physiologist - Episode 3

6/13/2023
On today’s episode - Letesha chat’s with the amazing Brett from Northern Grampians Shire, who works at the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre. Brett is an Exercise Physiologist. An Exercise Physiologist is someone who can assist you with your health thru physical activity. To see Brett you can visit the Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre, or phone call 5358 0518 or email brett.hargreaves@ngshire.vic.gov.au Stawell Sports and Aquatic Centre website: Gym (ngshire.vic.gov.au) Easy Read Guide’s to Physical Exercise Exercise | Healthy living | Life Choices | Easy Read Webpage | Our Site (wwda.org.au) ELDSA easy read v1.pdf (mencap.org.uk) Welcome to the third episode of Our Community is Able, presented by Grampians Community Health in partnership with Western Primary Health Network's SPIDAH project. SPIDAH stands for - Supporting people with an Intellectual disability to access Healthcare. Our Community is Able will focus on topics of health & wellbeing for people with an Intellectual disability.

Duration:00:17:07

Episode Fifty Seven: Talking Bowel, Breast & Cervical Cancer

6/9/2023
On this episode of the Community Is Our Middle Name podcast we are joined by Katie Louise Lovett to discuss what to look out for when it comes to bowel, breast and cervical cancer and how early detection could save your life. Visit Breastscreen Victoria'a website Find out more about GCH here

Duration:00:27:36