A Good Mind To
People who’ve got a good mind to tell you something. Real stories told with people, not about them. Winner: Australian Podcast Awards: the Specialist Award… for an indie podcast, selected by the judges from across all award categories, that produces exceptional listening experiences for niche audiences and those underrepresented in other Australian media. Winner: Best New Podcast: The Radio Today Podcast Awards. Winner: The Arts and Media Award: Mental Health Matters Awards 2024.
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May 28, 2026 • 35 mins
In The Bush, Matthew Priestley reflects on growing up at a time when incarceration was a new rite of passage for Aboriginal boys, a new way of taking kids away, and a yarn inspired by his own teenage years unfolds across the Dreamings of Gomeroi Country.
To check out the film Hurt click here to go to Coequal's Patreon page.
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"Chrysalis" by Simon McCorry, "Another One" by ...
To check out the film Hurt click here to go to Coequal's Patreon page.
To check out Big Hart's website click here
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"Chrysalis" by Simon McCorry, "Another One" by ...
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April 2, 2026 • 34 mins
In Part 3 Top Camp we follow Matthew's river of story into lived memory, tracing segregation, survival and the struggle for rights.
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here
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"Dramatic Violin and Didgeridoo" by Studio FLG, "Another One" by Mirko Sosai, "Omen" by Ri...
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here
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"Dramatic Violin and Didgeridoo" by Studio FLG, "Another One" by Mirko Sosai, "Omen" by Ri...
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November 29, 2025 • 23 mins
In Wirilla Ep 2: Reserve we move from Dreaming and sky-knowledge to the ground-level realities of segregation, following the creation of reserves and camps while tracing the life of Matthew’s great grandfather Alexander Stanley.
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here
This podcast wa...
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books click here
This podcast wa...
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October 15, 2025 • 23 mins
From the beginning of time to now, Matthew Priestley tells the story of his Country, his family, his mob for the sake of the generations to come.
In Part 1 Gomeroi Country we start at the beginning and then encounter invasion, massacre and colonisation.
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books c...
In Part 1 Gomeroi Country we start at the beginning and then encounter invasion, massacre and colonisation.
This podcast has been informed by the historical work of Aunty Noelene Briggs, and particularly her books Winanga-li and Burrul Wallaay. To find out more about Aunty Noelene's books c...
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July 12, 2025 • 15 mins
Reece loves directing, particularly saying "Cut!" when things go off topic, which pretty much means anything that's not about footy, which he loves. Reece's story shows how blokey sport can create space for everyone, in their own way, on their own terms.
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To see the film of One of The Team and other great posts: come and join us at Coequal's Patreon page: click here
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June 2, 2025 • 20 mins
It was early in 2022. We were still just on the tail of the Covid pandemic. We were still quite often wearing masks, often doing social distancing and still RAT testing and staying home if we got infected.
Shellharbour City Council, on the homelands of the Wadi Wadi people, decided to commission a few people in the Shellharbour community to tell some stories…
And the 5 stories they commissioned became a collection that they called ...
Shellharbour City Council, on the homelands of the Wadi Wadi people, decided to commission a few people in the Shellharbour community to tell some stories…
And the 5 stories they commissioned became a collection that they called ...
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April 14, 2025 • 15 mins
Andrew reflects on repaying the East Timorese people, and reconnecting with family on his return from service.
Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know there is a description of a dead body in this episode.
Andrew enlisted in the Army in 1995. He was assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in Holsworthy. The UN International Force East Timor (INTERFET) consisted m...
Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know there is a description of a dead body in this episode.
Andrew enlisted in the Army in 1995. He was assigned to 5th/7th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment in Holsworthy. The UN International Force East Timor (INTERFET) consisted m...
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March 15, 2025 • 46 mins
Will Mark and Assunta get any answers from the Doctors about what happened to Mark? And what's happening now, 15 years later?.
"The Throwing of a Lead Cover over the Whole Thing" is the sixth and final episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/lice...
"The Throwing of a Lead Cover over the Whole Thing" is the sixth and final episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/lice...
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December 19, 2024 • 26 mins
Assunta gets us up to speed with some loose end stories.
Swimming Against the Tide is the fifth episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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"Slow Ambient Movement" by Orchestralis, "Heartless" by P...
Swimming Against the Tide is the fifth episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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"Slow Ambient Movement" by Orchestralis, "Heartless" by P...
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September 30, 2024 • 21 mins
Mark and Assunta finally get some clarity about the nature of Mark's brain injury and treatment. But that doesn't make it much easier to handle.
A Cork in the Ocean is the fourth episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legal...
A Cork in the Ocean is the fourth episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legal...
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June 5, 2024 • 29 mins
Mark gets some apologies, of sorts, but makes no real progress amidst more confusing information about what has happened to him after his surgery.
An Extra Drop is the third episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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An Extra Drop is the third episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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April 25, 2024 • 24 mins
Mark's condition remains unexplained and the family tries to cope.
"The Busses are Humming" is the second episode in our series: Invisible Injury.
This episode contains some swearing. If you prefer a beeper version click here: Beeped version
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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"Pale Ri...
"The Busses are Humming" is the second episode in our series: Invisible Injury.
This episode contains some swearing. If you prefer a beeper version click here: Beeped version
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/legalcode
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"Pale Ri...
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March 25, 2024 • 18 mins
Mark had a sun spot, just a small discolouration on his nose. He went into hospital to have it removed. And he came out of the surgery with something much more serious.
Sun Spot is the first episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-...
Sun Spot is the first episode in our series: Invisible Injury - a dissection of one man's brain injury story.
Artwork Credit: isarisariver https://www.flickr.com/photos/lescientist/8430282209, under Creative Commons licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-...
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February 7, 2024 • 28 mins
Mark's stories about looking after others and being looked after, while training to become a soldier, serving in East Timor and when he eventually left the military.
Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know we are going to talk here about war and conflict. If you, or someone you care about, needs support, please contact Life Line on 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Our website: agoo...
Advisory: The people who have "a good mind to" tell you this story would like you to know we are going to talk here about war and conflict. If you, or someone you care about, needs support, please contact Life Line on 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/
Our website: agoo...
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December 6, 2023 • 25 mins
Lachlan was a High Risk Searcher for the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan, responsible for finding Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's) in order to protect his his fellow soldiers and any Afghan citizens who might unwittingly come across these bombs. Today he is the owner of "His Boy Elroy" and founder of "Bar Stool Brothers", a men's mental health community. But there was a journey to get between those two places. It wasn't...
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November 25, 2023 • 19 mins
To listen to the rest of Agents for Change: https://podfollow.com/agents-for-change
The people who have "a good mind to" produce this podcast for you thought you might like this bonus preview episode from Coequal's new podcast "Agents for Change."
- Ordinary Australians talking about what science and research might be able to tell us about preventing the perpetration of violence against women.
In our Preview Episode we started by aski...
The people who have "a good mind to" produce this podcast for you thought you might like this bonus preview episode from Coequal's new podcast "Agents for Change."
- Ordinary Australians talking about what science and research might be able to tell us about preventing the perpetration of violence against women.
In our Preview Episode we started by aski...
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September 14, 2023 • 21 mins
The weaving together of two stories, one about discovering the game of Dungeons and Dragons and the other about discovering a mood disorder.
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Sneaky", "Cool Vibes", "Octo Blues", "At Launch" "Unholy Knight" "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards" "Night of Chaos" and "Darkling" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommon...
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Sneaky", "Cool Vibes", "Octo Blues", "At Launch" "Unholy Knight" "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards" "Night of Chaos" and "Darkling" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommon...
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August 25, 2023 • 23 mins
Commission: a group of people who are trying to find out about something and say what they think should be done about it.
Raylene invites Fi and Farzana to join her in a conversation that begins with The Disability Royal Commission in Australia and then shares ideas and stories about discrimination, human rights, the NDIS and much more.
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Dances and Dames" "Jarvic 8" "Wett Riffs" "O...
Raylene invites Fi and Farzana to join her in a conversation that begins with The Disability Royal Commission in Australia and then shares ideas and stories about discrimination, human rights, the NDIS and much more.
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Dances and Dames" "Jarvic 8" "Wett Riffs" "O...
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July 25, 2023 • 18 mins
Emma is sick of the silence that surrounds disordered eating. So she had a good mind to make you this podcast story.
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Rocket Power" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Heartless" by Philip Okerstrom
Various tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian Mason
"Xmas Thief" by Phillip Crawford.
Sup...
Our website: agoodmindto.com.au
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"Rocket Power" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
"Heartless" by Philip Okerstrom
Various tracks by by Philip Okerstrom and Damian Mason
"Xmas Thief" by Phillip Crawford.
Sup...
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June 27, 2023 • 17 mins
Lajos wrote a poem... around the time when the Catholic school he attended as a young person was in the news regarding the sexual abuse of children. The first time he read the poem he was unsure what the audience thought of it. The second time he read it was one of the most challenging things he has ever done.
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Aerian "My Sputnik Mome...
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