Episode 25 - Rochelle Courtenay - Ending Period Poverty

It was a sobering yet uplifting chat I had with Rochelle Courtenay, founder of the charity Share the Dignity. Rochelle started this so every woman and girl could have access to sanitary products, no matter what their situation.

You may be shocked to hear, as I was, when this was originally brought to my attention, that not everyone has access to period  products. 

We talked about the real issues facing so many women in Australia and what Share the Dignity does about it. These issues are way bigger than just period poverty. We talked about the challenges these women face, and Rochelle’s own challenges. Just a warning for those who may be triggered that we discuss family violence so please take that into account if you choose to listen.

 We talked about life lessons and her grand plan to bring period poverty to an end. I get the feeling Rochelle will stop at nothing to reach this goal.

Apologies if some of the audio is a bit dodgy but you’ll still get value - there are  gold nuggets everywhere.  Be inspired to make a difference and leave with much to reflect on. Enjoy my chat with fiery founder of Share the Dignity, Rochelle Courtenay.

To get involved in any way - head to   www.sharethedignity.org.au


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Recorded on Bundjalung Country and thanks to Darrian Warner for the edit on Wadjuk Country.