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Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
In this final episode of BRAVE for now, host and CIC Coordinator Teresa Hudson reflects on the process of making the series. She talks about some of the experiences she's had along the way, and provides an introduction to every episode. If you've been meaning to listen to BRAVE but didn't know where to start, let this episode be your guide.
We hope these stories from our local community have helped to inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Michael Prien knows what it's like to be doubted and ruled out. He also knows that, sometimes, the only thing a person needs is a chance. That's exactly what he's trying to do with his electrical contracting business CBD Electrical, where he is dedicated to taking on Indigenous apprentices to help built a brighter future. He's passionate about young people, the future, culture, and ensuring high standards of quality, and all of that comes through in this episode.
Michael's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
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Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Schools have been among the most visible social victims of the pandemic, with their closures making national news and affecting almost every family on some level. In this episode of Brave, we speak to a School Principal, Candi Dempster from Ryan Catholic College in Townsville, about the processes of supporting students and young people through unprecedented times. Candi is only a recent arrival from Charters Towers, however, so we also talk about some of the differences in life, support services, and resourcing between cities and regional areas.
Candi's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Fiona Hanson doesn't let things get in her way. Starting out with a working class background, she rose through the corporate world to hold significant roles with major national and multinational companies. After a lengthy career in that space, she moved to start her own small business. She now runs two local businesses and remains a keen sportsperson in her spare time. In this episode, Fiona shares her energy and the story of how her priorities and fortunes have changed over the years.
Fiona's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
The Salvation Army is best known for its humanitarian work, and it played a significant role in assisting people throughout the recovery from the 2019 monsoon. Hear from Brad Whittle, one of the organisation's Townsville-based Officers, in this episode as he explains some of the ways that the Salvation Army has helped the community in recent times and it has been a source of strength and security during his personal struggles.
Brad's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Tina Elliott's cattle property outside Winton was one of those devastated during the 2019 monsoon event. Despite losing 90% of their herd, Tina and her family persevered and focused on rebuilding. In this episode, she shares the tribulations and determination that make up those experiences, as well as talking about her ongoing role as a Councillor within the remote shire.
Tina's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
At almost 100 years old, Rosie Archer has a treasure trove of tales about life in remote communities tucked away in the recesses of her mind. The ones captured in this episode about growing up during the war years and supporting the community through various avenues surely make up only a tiny fraction. Rosie is fiercely independent, still living at home, so we also speak with her and her daughter Adele about why that's important, especially in remote communities.
Rosie and Adele's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
When Shelley Grainger was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a teenager, she never could have guessed that it would profoundly shape her life for the better. In seeking to overcome the problems associated with the disorder, she transformed the way she engaged with her health, which led her to start the healthy treats business, Nourishing Bites. In this episode, she tells us about her family's journey through that and how her son now inspires her.
Shelley's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Please note, this episode includes discussion of suicide. If this subject or anything else else discussed in this episode raises any concerns for you, please contact mental health support services in your local area. In Australia, these services include LifeLine (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 224 636). For other services, please visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
After a lifetime in the construction industry and project management, Leonard Coyte has more than a few lessons to share. He embraces that fact, acting as a mentor, supporter, and community advocate wherever he can. This episode features Leonard telling us about the formative experiences that shaped his beliefs and actions, as well as some of the lessons he's learned about getting the best out of the people around him.
Leonard's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Please note, this episode discusses domestic violence. If this subject or anything else discussed in this series raises any concerns for you, please contact support services in your local area. In Australia, these services include 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), LifeLine (13 11 14), and Beyond Blue (1300 224 636).
Most of BRAVE's guests are the unassuming people we pass on the street who have incredible stories of survival that we'll never know about. Sometimes, though, it's important to remember that the people who lead or inspire us every day may also have harrowing stories. In this episode, we hear from former Townsville City Councillor and current General Manager of the Townsville Business Development Centre, Verena Coombe, as she shares her life's difficulties.
Verena's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
One feature of small towns is that local government can very much be a part of the community. In this episode, Winton Shire Council's Community Development Officer Melissa Doyle explains how they achieve that in the western Queensland town, and how they have been forced to act and adapt throughout the struggles of recent years.
Melissa's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Please note, this episode discusses mental health, including post-partum depression. If this subject or anything else else discussed in this episode raises any concerns for you, please contact support services in your local area. In Australia, these services include LifeLine (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 224 636), and PANDA (1300 726 306). For other services, please visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
Kareau McKey exudes energy and confidence, and she manages a fitness program for new mothers in the form of KangaTraining Townsville. Her path to this role is interesting, as it's bound up in the struggles she's had with post-partum depression following the births of her two children. In this episode, Kareau tells how her battles led to her triumphs, and explains how she's using what she's learned to help others going through their own problems.
Kareau's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Genie Cluff knows a thing or two about hardship. Most of her life has been spent on agricultural properties in the outback areas of western Queensland. It's meant a life spent battling against the rigours of Mother Nature, with floods and droughts being constant threats to her livelihood. In this episode, Genie provides a bit of insight about what it's like living off the land.
Genie's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
A helicopter tour with Elite Aviation Services is one of the must-dos if you ever visit Winton. Owner Hylton Ward is as knowledgeable as he is passionate about the outback town. He's a pilot, a business owner, and a key figure in Winton's tourism community. In this episode, he talks about the things that made him want to fly, what's brought him to the outback, and what's keeping him there.
Hylton's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
It was a star-crossed love that brought Ugo Kennedy to Townsville. In losing the love of his life, he lost himself, giving in to the lure of sadness and depression. But through the love of his mother and son and the discovery of an unexpected new hobby, he has found a kind of peace and a renewed sense of purpose. In this episode, Ugo speaks about his life in London, the burgeoning of love, and the whirlwind of his last few years.
Ugo's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Please note, this episode includes discussion of suicide. If this subject or anything else else discussed in this episode raises any concerns for you, please contact mental health support services in your local area. In Australia, these services include LifeLine (13 11 14) and Beyond Blue (1300 224 636). For other services, please visit https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-helplines
Melanie Grant knows well the challenges facing remote communities. As the owner of the Winton Newsagency, she's battled to keep news flowing to her community, while also diversifying to keep the business afloat. Her family has also been touched by suicide several times, and she speaks about how she and her family have come through.
Melanie's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Winton sits at the heart of Outback Queensland, a tiny town renowned for its cultural significance. In the main street of Winton is the Royal Theatre, an open-air cinema that has been operating in various forms for over a hundred years. But the glory days of the theatre seemed to be in the past, until an impassioned group of volunteers banded together to revitalise it.
In this episode, Geraldine Coughlan, one of the volunteers and a descendant of one of the Theatre's earliest owners, talks about growing up around it and the hows and whys of the revitalisation effort.
Geraldine's story is just one of the many from our local communities that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Leigh Caldwell is one of the gentlest souls we've ever come across, and she manifests her unique energy through Happy Feat, a dance troupe for people with special needs. In this episode, Leigh talks about the events that inspired her to begin Happy Feat, as well as some of the challenges she's faced both in maintaining the group and in her personal life. Through it all, her bravery and positivity shines through.
Leigh's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
Kate Banville is a freelance journalist. Joe Mikaele Ah-Kuoi is a mentor for our future leaders through Strive Lane. These titles are fairly new for both of them, as in the last few years, both Kate and Joe have stepped away from secure, successful careers as a newsroom reader and high school teacher, respectively, to chase their passions. In this episode, they talk about what led them to these decisions, and how they enacted them while balancing their family commitments.
Kate & Joe's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. -
Welcome to BRAVE, a podcast from the Townsville Community Information Centre.
For almost 30 years, Dan Wilschefski's family has been delivering fun to people all over Queensland through their amusement rides and leisure activities. As with so many other businesses in our region, covid restrictions brought incredible challenges, but now Dan is facing even bigger obstacles that have forced him to rethink everything that he has been doing for years.
Dan's story is just one of the many from our local community that we hope will inspire you.
BRAVE is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
This series is produced by Damien Lawardorn. - Se mer
