Wise, Wild & Woven

We sat down with a powerhouse of homelessness advocacy in NSW - Theresa Mitchell. From her roots in Mackay to founding Agape Outreach Inc. 17 years ago, Theresa’s journey began with a single meal and a deep commitment to those on the margins. A newly registered Clinical Psychologist currently completing her PhD, Theresa is moving beyond the front lines of Byron and Runaway Bay to produce the cost-...

In this episode, Dimity chats to Sue Eggins, the long-time President of the Kiama Historical Society. The Bugle, Kiama’s local newspaper, says about Sue “She’s not just preserving Kiama’s history, she’s safeguarding it’s soul.” We recorded this interview on location at the museum, the old Pilot’s Cottage – so close to the Kiama Blowhole you can nearly feel the spray! Credits Wise, Wild & Woven...

We're talking with Joy Beames, from the famously named Dunedoo. Joy was recently the Country Women's Association NSW State President, with her three-year term finishing in mid-2025. Joy and Dimity chatted over a sometimes difficult internet connection between Albury and Dunedoo - something even the former State President of the CWA has to still contend with. But our conversation doesn’t dwell on t...

Dr Saba Nabi OAM is a NSW Hidden Treasure, a pharmacist, a PHD and an OAM. And so much more! When Saba arrived in Wagga Wagga back in 2011 with her husband and baby girl in tow, she approached this incredibly new world with positivity, thoughtfulness and gusto. A lifelong community volunteer, Saba turned her hand to community work to settle herself and her family into the regional Australian lifes...

“Everyone has something they can give to the world” - and our guest today, Jane Harris - has certainly given much of her time, talents, passions and skills to her local community of Finley in the Southern Riverina. Jane is a powerful volunteer in her community and uses her brave and strategic voice to advocate for real change.  Her achievements are numerous - the Finley Farmers Markets, chairing B...

On November 18th 2022, the New South Wales Central West town of Molong was devastated by a flash flooding event. More than 100 millimetres of rain fell in a six-hour period.  Kirsty Evans – an experienced commercial lawyer who also operates a farming enterprise in Molong – spurred into action. Kirsty did what she knew best – and lodged the insurance claims for Molong’s local business owners. And t...

Mary Hollingworth is a legend within the NSW Rural Women’s Network and our broader regional NSW Community. A CWA Land Cookery Judge, a member of Rural Women’s Network Advisory Committee, founder of the Women's Gathering, a dedicated volunteer Deep Water and Glenn Innes, a NSW Community Hero of the Year in 2023 - and that’s just the start!  Mary and Dimity met in person in Bowral - approximately ha...