SOS Chats

WARNING: This podcast contains discussion about child sexual abuse. If this podcast brings up any issues for you, always know that help is available. Call Lifeline Australia on 13 13 14. Glenn Edmonds is well known in local running circles for bringing Bravehearts to the Bega Valley. This year, Glenn and his wife Tammy will be taking part in the 777 Marathon where they'll run 7 marathons, across 7...

WARNING: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of physical, sexual and mental abuse of a minor. "You need people around you that understand you, that care about you, that love you, that are on your side and cheering for you. That's what community is. People need that in their lives because without that, there is nothing else." For the first 5 years of her life, Matilda suffered horrific physi...

WARNING: This podcast contains content about suicide. Stewart Smith's father, Charlie, took his own life when Stewart was only 10 years old. It occurred during the cattle crash of 1973 when cattle prices plummeted and they became worthless. It was just after Charlie or 'Chas' had started his own business as a stock and station agent. Reflecting on his own battle with mental health during the...

WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of injury and surgical procedures. WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of domestic violence and coercive control. Vesna Andric's life story is one of strength and resilience. From her early days growing up in an immigrant family in Melbourne to serving the Bega community as the Program Manager at Staying Home Leaving Violence, Vesna has overcome...

Dale Finucane is one of the most respected players in the NRL. From his debut for the Bega Roosters to winning two NRL Grand Finals with Melbourne Storm and playing State of Origin for NSW, Dale's honesty and tireless work ethic has inspired many young players. Dale's medical retirement in the 2024 season came as a shock but the risks brought on by repeated concussions meant it was time to hang up...

WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of medical procedures. WARNING: This podcast contains some strong language. Australian Paralympian and World Champion rower Nikki Ayers is as strong and resilient as you can get. From the life-changing tackle that ended her dream of playing for the Wallaroos to winning gold at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris in the Mixed Double Scull PR3, Nikki's sporting...

WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of death and dying. WARNING: This podcast contains discussion of suicide. WARNING: This podcast contains discussion of the 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires. In this episode, host Adrian Day talks to Jane Phillips, a mental health clinician and nurse with the older persons community mental health team at Bega Hospital. Like many in the Bega Valley, Jane h...

WARNING: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of domestic violence, physical abuse, emotional abuse and rape. WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of drug use and drug paraphernalia. WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of violence to animals. Juliette has been through the wringer. From dating a drug dealer to having that drug dealer getting her addicted to speed, through domes...

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are warned that the following podcast contains the names of people who have and may have passed away. WARNING: This podcast contains graphic descriptions of war that some listeners may find disturbing. WARNING: This podcast contains descriptions of discriminatory & derogatory language used against minority groups that may cause offence t...

In this our first episode of SOS Chats, Adrian talks with Ian Campbell about his mental health journey. Ian is a media and communications specialist, storyteller, presenter and National Communications Director at Palliative Care Australia. He was also the leading voice and face that helped the Bega Valley through some of its biggest natural disasters in living memory. School of Strength. It’s a gy...