Community Is Our Middle Name presented by Grampians Community Health
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.
Episodes
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.
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 a...
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.
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.
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…
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!
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...
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.
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 -...
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
T...
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.
This podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network. Check out our other podcasts 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GC...
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.
The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
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.
The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH podcasting network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able' and 'GCH Green' podcasts.
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.
The 'Community Is Our Middle Name' podcast is part of the GCH Podcasting Network alongside the 'Our Community Is Able'...
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 an...
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'
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
The GCH Green podcast is part of the GCH Podcast Network. Check out o...
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.
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
Today’s episode we talk to the Lovely Crystal – GCH’s Community Health Nurse.
We discuss what a General Practitioners Management Plan is (a health team to enable you to keep on track with your long-term health needs) and how to get one.
Chronic Health Plans Easy Read Fact Sheet (cid.org.au)
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