This week on All The Best, stories about fighting violence against women. 

Content Warning: These stories  contain references to gendered violence, including those of a domestic, family or sexual nature. Please listen with care.

The Park (4.35)

In our first story, Jasmyn, on a wet rainy night, investigates after hearing someone in distress at a local park. 

Produced by Jasmyn as part of an audio walking tour collaboration between Outloud Arts Bankstown and All The Best.

You can complete the audio walking tour at: https://outloud.org.au/projects/stories-from-here-an-audio-tour-of-bankstown/ 

We Stand Surviving (7.40)

In our second story, Sarah shares a suite of poems about patriarchy and sisterhood.

Content Warning: This work includes references to sexual assault. 

This story was written and read by Sarah Dee with production support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan and sound design by Tala Issaoui.

Find more of Sarah’s writing on instagram where she’s @detailednoodle.

And more of Tala’s sounds, she can be found at @tala.the.creative on instagram.

Helen, and the Spirit of Woman (11.33)

In our third story, Helen Oxenham, speaks about her experience fighting against violence since she was a child. 

Produced by Tiarne Cook with the support of Transom and the Community Media Training Organisation. To learn more about the trailblazing life and work of Helen Oxenham, visit spiritofwoman.com.au/.

If these stories raise any concerns or distress, support is available to you:

• 1800 RESPECT - that’s 1800 737 732. 
• Men’s Referral Service - 1300 766 491
• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
• Lifeline - 131 114
• 13 YARN - 13 92 76 (First Nations  24/7 helpline) 
• Qlife - 1800 184 527 (LGBTQIA+ 24/7 phone line) 

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Image Credit: Sarah Dee