Way Underground Youth Radio

In this episode, CJ describes her journey living with chronic disease. Many people suffer and live with invisible diseases or disabilities. Thank you CJ for being an advocate, shining a light on this issue, and giving us an insight into what it is like to live with a chronic disease.

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You do not have to cope with a chronic illness alone. Talk to your doctor about getting access to mental health support services,...

An Interview with Central Coast Youth Drug and Alcohol Service on issues related to drugs and alcohol affecting young people. Check out our support links and resources below:

Central Coast Youth Drug and Alcohol Service
www.cclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/services/drugs-and-alcohol

The Youth D&A Service is a counselling and support service for people 18 years old and under who are using  alcohol and other substances. The s...

We talk to Libby from Love Bites Central Coast about the very important topic of consent and respectful relationships. We talk about red flags, green flags and what consent REALLY means.

This episode brings up relationship violence and sexual assault so just decide if this episode is right for you and reach out to supports if needed:

-1800RESPECT:
https://www.1800respect.org.au

-Full Stop Australia:<...

This week we are joined by Silas from Headspace Gosford. In conjunction with the nutrition and dietetics research team at the University of Newcastle, he has worked on a book and website called ‘No Money, No Time: Mood Foods,' full of good healthy recipes. In this episode he talks to CJ about the connection between eating well and mental health. The discussion also covers other aspects of positive mental health and the work He...

Erleen and Liam take a deep dive on this hot topic that affects us all - climate  change!! They urge people not to be complacent and also warn about the dangers of apathy and pessimism. They explore the different renewable sources of energy as well as taking a look at Australia's dismal record on climate  action over the past decade

Our podcast recorded on Darkinjung Country at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Yout...

Members of the Way Underground team share some of their experiences of growing up as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and coming out as well as  some of the challenges facing queer youth in regional areas

Here are some great links for LGBTQIA+ young people to connect with, particularly if this episode brings up anything you want to talk about:

QLIFE is a helpline that is peer-led, so its for LGBTQIA+ people and the ...

CJ and Erleen interview Carlee from YAAS! (Young Authentic and Social), a transformative arts and culture program for 12-24 year olds on Darkinjung Country, the Central Coast NSW.

YAAS! is an amazing and inclusive program for young people that celebrates diversity and we are so grateful to Carlee for coming in to the studio for a chat and to share information about the program.


Here are some great links for L...

The Way Underground crew talk about all things pop culture including music, favourite films, go-to comfort movies and fictional crushes. Liam also interviews local band BigFoot And The Falcons, who are making waves on the Central Coast music scene and beyond!

Our podcast recorded on Darkinjung Country at Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Youth Space as part of the NSW Government Regional Youth Radio Program

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