Welcome back to Central Coast Stories podcast.  I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.

Last week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down in the Rhema Central Coast studios to interview clinical psychologist Dr John Irvine. He is one of the foundation team members organising an event at the Central Coast Grammar School. It is called "Music and the Mind." The concert will be held on Tuesday, the 26th of August, starting at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.  The location is Central Coast Grammar School Performing Arts Centre at Arundel Road, Erina Heights.  The tickets are $35.00 for adults, $30.00 for concession card holders and students.  Discounts are available for group bookings and if you require wheelchair access you can contact the box office on (02) 43 65 84 97. 

It will be a special evening of music, memories and meaning showcasing 40 years of musical talent.  You will hear from talented student and alumni performers. You will hear from paediatric psychologist Dr John Irvine, he will share his heartfelt mission, and memoir “80 Stories High.” You will also hear about powerful new developments in dementia research and how music therapy can support those living with dementia.  Proceeds from tickets and the book sales will help fund NeuRA in their fight to cure dementia and improve brain health through collaboration and innovation.  

John has been a nationally recognised identity in the field of family psychology for many years. Dr John, together with his brother, Warwick, established the READ clinic in 1981, here on the Central Coast.   It is now the largest specialist psychology clinic in the region.

Recently Dr John Irvine wrote a book dedicated to the wonderful children, parents, colleagues and grandparents he met in his many years in private practice, many of the stories come from his many years working at the CCGS as Consultant Psychologist under the Headmaster, Richard Lornie, OAM.  The book “80 Stories High; uplifting tales of humble heroes,” was also edited by Richard.  As John’s brother now has Vascular Dementia, all profits from the book go to NeuRA; the Dementia Research facility, attached to the UNSW.

Disclaimer: I just want to point out that this podcast is for information purposes only.   Listeners are advised to discuss any of the medical interventions, vaccines or medicines mentioned in today’s episode with their professional GP before consuming any medication.

At this event you will hear about breakthroughs in dementia research, which Dr John calls “green shoots” and how our neural pathways connect when music is enjoyed.    You will hear a lot more about this in today’s discussion.  Tickets https://auccgs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/150515
If you require assistance to purchase your ticket, are interested in a group/bus booking or wish to select a wheelchair access seat, please contact our friendly box office team on 02 4365 8497.

 

Dr John Irvine (Article on 80 Stories High)

https://onthecoastpublications.com.au/onthecoastover55/dr-john-irvine-80-stories-high-interview/

NeuRAhttps://neura.edu.au/

General enquiries

Please contact NeuRA reception on +61 2 9399 1000.

Media enquiries

Head of Communications, NeuRA Media Department on T: +61 4 5214 0477 or email media@neura.edu.au.

Donation and fundraising enquiries

Please contact the Fundraising team on 1300 888 019 or email supporter@neura.edu.au.

Dementia Australia:  https://www.dementia.org.au/

 

Alive Inside Documentary trailer https://youtu.be/fVkrI1R0XjA?feature=shared

https://www.aliveinside.us/#land

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52mwVz8seg  More about the film with the makers 

 

Garry’s Dream Audio story written and Produced by Journalist  Kayleen Bell (Broadcast in 2017 on ABC) – Younger Onset Dementia

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/garrys-dream/9103594

 

 

 

Welcome back to Central Coast Stories podcast.&nbsp; I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down in the Rhema Central Coast studios to interview clinical psychologist Dr John Irvine. He is one of the foundation team members organising an event at the Central Coast Grammar School. It is called "Music and the Mind." The concert will be held on Tuesday, the 26th of August, starting at 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start.&nbsp; The location is Central Coast Grammar School Performing Arts Centre at Arundel Road, Erina Heights.&nbsp; The tickets are $35.00 for adults, $30.00 for concession card holders and students.&nbsp; Discounts are available for group bookings and if you require wheelchair access you can contact the box office on (02) 43 65 84 97.&nbsp;
It will be a special evening of music, memories and meaning showcasing 40 years of musical talent.&nbsp; You will hear from talented student and alumni performers. You will hear from paediatric psychologist Dr John Irvine, he will share his heartfelt mission, and memoir &ldquo;80 Stories High.&rdquo; You will also hear about powerful new developments in dementia research and how music therapy can support those living with dementia.&nbsp; Proceeds from tickets and the book sales will help fund NeuRA in their fight to cure dementia and improve brain health through collaboration and innovation. &nbsp;
John has been a nationally recognised identity in the field of family psychology for many years. Dr John, together with his brother, Warwick, established the READ clinic in 1981, here on the Central Coast.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is now the largest specialist psychology clinic in the region.
Recently Dr John Irvine wrote a book dedicated to the wonderful children, parents, colleagues and grandparents he met in his many years in private practice, many of the stories come from his many years working at the CCGS as Consultant Psychologist under the Headmaster, Richard Lornie, OAM.&nbsp; The book &ldquo;80 Stories High; uplifting tales of humble heroes,&rdquo; was also edited by Richard.&nbsp; As John&rsquo;s brother now has Vascular Dementia, all profits from the book go to NeuRA; the Dementia Research facility, attached to the UNSW.
Disclaimer: I just want to point out that this podcast is for information purposes only.&nbsp;&nbsp; Listeners are advised to discuss any of the medical interventions, vaccines or medicines mentioned in today&rsquo;s episode with their professional GP before consuming any medication.
At this event you will hear about breakthroughs in dementia research, which Dr John calls &ldquo;green shoots&rdquo; and how our neural pathways connect when music is enjoyed.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;You will hear a lot more about this in today&rsquo;s discussion.&nbsp; Tickets <a href="https://auccgs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/150515">https://auccgs.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/150515</a> If you require assistance to purchase your ticket, are interested in a group/bus booking or wish to select a wheelchair access seat, please contact our friendly box office team on 02 4365 8497.
&nbsp;
Dr John Irvine (Article on 80 Stories High)
https://onthecoastpublications.com.au/onthecoastover55/dr-john-irvine-80-stories-high-interview/
NeuRA <a href="https://neura.edu.au/">https://neura.edu.au/</a>
General enquiries
Please contact NeuRA reception on&nbsp;<a href="tel:+61293991000">+61 2 9399 1000.</a>
Media enquiries
Head of Communications, NeuRA Media Department on T:&nbsp;<a href="tel:+61452140477">+61 4 5214 0477</a>&nbsp;or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:media@neura.edu.au">media@neura.edu.au.</a>
Donation and fundraising enquiries
Please contact the Fundraising team on 1300 888 019 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:supporter@neura.edu.au">supporter@neura.edu.au</a>.
Dementia Australia:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.dementia.org.au/">https://www.dementia.org.au/</a>
&nbsp;
Alive Inside Documentary trailer https://youtu.be/fVkrI1R0XjA?feature=shared
<a href="https://www.aliveinside.us/#land">https://www.aliveinside.us/#land</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52mwVz8seg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52mwVz8seg</a>&nbsp; More about the film with the makers 
&nbsp;
Garry&rsquo;s Dream Audio story written and Produced by Journalist &nbsp;Kayleen Bell (Broadcast in 2017 on ABC) &ndash; Younger Onset Dementia
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/garrys-dream/9103594
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Ep 14 Dr John Irvine on "Music and the Mind" Dementia news plus music event CCGS funds to NeuRA Dementia Research 26.08.25 6.00pm

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.  My name is Kayleen Bell.  I am a journalist and audio storyteller.  If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.  I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.  Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.  But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.

Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.  Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.  His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.  But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.  Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.

In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.  I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.  It is not every day you get the chance to eat a honey ant straight out of the beautiful red earth of Australia, or wait at sunrise by  a waterhole for wild brumbies (two of my favourite experiences besides the walk up Memory Mountain).  

We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.  There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  It was one of the most special experiences of my life.  The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.  It is worth going just for that!  

But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.  So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.  First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.  Then there will be  a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.  And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.  And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.  So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.   It is good to be back.

Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider rating or reviewing this podcast.  And I would be very grateful if you would share this podcast.  Thank you.

For more information about the cross on memory mountain at Haasts Bluff and the tours or to make a donation you can go to the links below.

https://walkawhile.org.au/ or https://memorymountain.com.au/

Please contact me if you wish at TalkingPFAS@gmail.com 

TalkingPFAS is my other podcast (covering PFAS in Australia and around the world).

All information in this podcast is copyright.  This podcast episode in its entirety can by shared but no part of this podcast can be reproduced in any form without permission from the rights holder, Kayleen Bell Journalist.  

Thank you so much for listening !!

HISTORY:

NB This history contains names of deceased Indigenous people. 

From the plaques at the Memory Mountain Monument:

Out the front of the Church at Haasts Bluff is a sign with the following information:

The Lutheran Church at Ikuntji/Haasts Bluff

"The first mission journey to this area was made in 1923 by Aboriginal Evangelists Nathanael and his wife Maria and Jacobus and his wife Alma.  It is because of them and the people who followed that the Haasts Bluff settlement was established."

"On Sunday 25 September 1949 the old Lobethal SA bell sounded the call to come to worship and celebrate the dedication of the Haasts Bluff Lutheran Church.  The Church leaders who took part were Pastors Reuther and Pech, Pastors F W Albrecht and Gross, Evangelists Moses, Abel, Titus, Alexander, Obed, Joses, Albert, Richard and Traugott and Mr Kischade who was in charge at Areyonga.  Pastor Albrecht and Mr T G H Strehlow had translated into Arrarnta an order of service for opening the church doors and dedicating the church at the altar."

1930 - Evangelists

"In 1930 Titus and Rolf were the first evangelists to make a permanent camp in the Haasts Bluff area.  These men were to provide food for the people coming in from the desert and to encourage them to settle down in the area.  Frank River Mission."

1946 - The Building

"The church building was erected in 1946 by Lou Borgelt, Cliff Thompson and Erwin Heinrich assisted by local men Benjamin, Gordon, Stephen, Henry, Talbolba and Nabo.  The building  had been pre-fabricated in Adelaide by Mr Thompson.  Money was raised by showing films of Central Australia down south."

Herman and Elizabeth Pech

"In 1947 Pastor Herman Pech and his wife Elizabeth were appointed the first full-time missionaries at Haasts Bluff.  They established a huge vegetable garden which provided food for the whole settlement and also kept a herd of goats.  Herman and Elizabeth stayed until 1955 when Pastor P A Scherer took over."

1948 - A Hospital

"When a measles epidemic broke out in 1948, the only building to house the patients was the church building.  This was before it was dedicated as a church.  In this building many lives were saved."

2019 - 70th Anniversary

In 2019 the Church celebrated its 70th Anniversary.  Services are still held in the Church and it is also used for funerals and sing-alongs. 

 

 

 

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.&nbsp; My name is Kayleen Bell.&nbsp; I am a journalist and audio storyteller.&nbsp; If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.&nbsp; I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.&nbsp; Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.&nbsp; But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.
Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.&nbsp; Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.&nbsp; His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.&nbsp; But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.&nbsp; Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.
In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.&nbsp; I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.&nbsp; It is not every day you get the chance to eat a honey ant straight out of the beautiful red earth of Australia, or wait at sunrise by&nbsp; a waterhole for wild brumbies (two of my favourite experiences besides the walk up Memory Mountain).&nbsp;&nbsp;
We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.&nbsp; There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.&nbsp; I can't recommend it highly enough.&nbsp; It was one of the most special experiences of my life.&nbsp; The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.&nbsp; It is worth going just for that!&nbsp;&nbsp;
But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.&nbsp; So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.&nbsp; First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.&nbsp; Then there will be&nbsp; a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.&nbsp; And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.&nbsp; And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.&nbsp; So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is good to be back.
Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider rating or reviewing this podcast.&nbsp; And I would be very grateful if you would share this podcast.&nbsp; Thank you.
For more information about the cross on memory mountain at Haasts Bluff and the tours or to make a donation you can go to the links below.
<a href="https://walkawhile.org.au/">https://walkawhile.org.au/</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://memorymountain.com.au/">https://memorymountain.com.au/</a>
Please contact me if you wish at <a href="mailto:TalkingPFAS@gmail.com">TalkingPFAS@gmail.com </a>
TalkingPFAS is my other podcast (covering PFAS in Australia and around the world).
All information in this podcast is copyright.&nbsp; This podcast episode in its entirety can by shared but no part of this podcast can be reproduced in any form without permission from the rights holder, Kayleen Bell Journalist.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thank you so much for listening !!
HISTORY:
NB This history contains names of deceased Indigenous people.&nbsp;
From the plaques at the Memory Mountain Monument:
Out the front of the Church at Haasts Bluff is a sign with the following information:
The Lutheran Church at Ikuntji/Haasts Bluff
"The first mission journey to this area was made in 1923 by Aboriginal Evangelists Nathanael and his wife Maria and Jacobus and his wife Alma.&nbsp; It is because of them and the people who followed that the Haasts Bluff settlement was established."
"On Sunday 25 September 1949 the old Lobethal SA bell sounded the call to come to worship and celebrate the dedication of the Haasts Bluff Lutheran Church.&nbsp; The Church leaders who took part were Pastors Reuther and Pech, Pastors F W Albrecht and Gross, Evangelists Moses, Abel, Titus, Alexander, Obed, Joses, Albert, Richard and Traugott and Mr Kischade who was in charge at Areyonga.&nbsp; Pastor Albrecht and Mr T G H Strehlow had translated into Arrarnta an order of service for opening the church doors and dedicating the church at the altar."
1930 - Evangelists
"In 1930 Titus and Rolf were the first evangelists to make a permanent camp in the Haasts Bluff area.&nbsp; These men were to provide food for the people coming in from the desert and to encourage them to settle down in the area.&nbsp; Frank River Mission."
1946 - The Building
"The church building was erected in 1946 by Lou Borgelt, Cliff Thompson and Erwin Heinrich assisted by local men Benjamin, Gordon, Stephen, Henry, Talbolba and Nabo.&nbsp; The building&nbsp; had been pre-fabricated in Adelaide by Mr Thompson.&nbsp; Money was raised by showing films of Central Australia down south."
Herman and Elizabeth Pech
"In 1947 Pastor Herman Pech and his wife Elizabeth were appointed the first full-time missionaries at Haasts Bluff.&nbsp; They established a huge vegetable garden which provided food for the whole settlement and also kept a herd of goats.&nbsp; Herman and Elizabeth stayed until 1955 when Pastor P A Scherer took over."
1948 - A Hospital
"When a measles epidemic broke out in 1948, the only building to house the patients was the church building.&nbsp; This was before it was dedicated as a church.&nbsp; In this building many lives were saved."
2019 - 70th Anniversary
In 2019 the Church celebrated its 70th Anniversary.&nbsp; Services are still held in the Church and it is also used for funerals and sing-alongs.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Ep 13 Journey of the Cross at Haasts Bluff NT 2024 with singers Part 3

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.  My name is Kayleen Bell.  I am a journalist and audio storyteller.  If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.  I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.  Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.  But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.

Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.  Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.  His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.  But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.  Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.

In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.  I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.  It is not every day you get the chance to eat a honey ant straight out of the beautiful red earth of Australia, or wait at sunrise by  a waterhole for wild brumbies (two of my favourite experiences besides the walk up Memory Mountain).  

We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.  There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  It was one of the most special experiences of my life.  The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.  It is worth going just for that!  

But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.  So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.  First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.  Then there will be  a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.  And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.  And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.  So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.   It is good to be back.

Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider rating or reviewing this podcast.  And I would be very grateful if you would share this podcast.

Please contact me if you wish at TalkingPFAS@gmail.com

All information in this podcast is copyright.  This podcast episode in its entirety can by shared but no part of this podcast can be reproduced in any form without permission from the rights holder, Kayleen Bell Journalist.  



Thank you so much for listening !!

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.  My name is Kayleen Bell.  I am a journalist and audio storyteller.  If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.  I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.  Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.  But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.
Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.  Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.  His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.  But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.  Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.
In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.  I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.  It is not every day you get the chance to eat a honey ant straight out of the beautiful red earth of Australia, or wait at sunrise by  a waterhole for wild brumbies (two of my favourite experiences besides the walk up Memory Mountain).  
We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.  There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  It was one of the most special experiences of my life.  The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.  It is worth going just for that!  
But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.  So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.  First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.  Then there will be  a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.  And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.  And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.  So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.   It is good to be back.
Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider rating or reviewing this podcast.  And I would be very grateful if you would share this podcast.
Please contact me if you wish at <a href="mailto:TalkingPFAS@gmail.com">TalkingPFAS@gmail.com</a>
All information in this podcast is copyright.  This podcast episode in its entirety can by shared but no part of this podcast can be reproduced in any form without permission from the rights holder, Kayleen Bell Journalist.  
 
Thank you so much for listening !!

Ep 12 Haasts Bluff Community NT 2024 with Travellers Part 2 of 3

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.  My name is Kayleen Bell.  I am a journalist and audio storyteller.  If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.  I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.  Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.  But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.

Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.  Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.  His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.  But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.  Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.

In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.  I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.  

We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.  There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  It was one of the most special experiences of my life.  The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.  It is worth going just for that!  

But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.  So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.  First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.  Then there will be  a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.  And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.  And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.  So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.   It is good to be back.

Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode and consider rating or reviewing this podcast.  And I would be very grateful if you would share this podcast.

Please contact me if you wish at TalkingPFAS@gmail.com

All information in this podcast is copyright.  This podcast episode in its entirety can by shared but no part of this podcast can be reproduced in any form without permission from the rights holder, Kayleen Bell Journalist.  



Thank you so much for listening !!

Welcome back to a new season (3) of Central Coast Stories.  My name is Kayleen Bell.  I am a journalist and audio storyteller.  If you are joining as a new listener for the first time, a very big welcome to you.  I am so glad to be back for a new season after a ridiculously long unexpected break.  Life has come in like a flood several times and steered me off course for awhile.  But I am so glad to be back, doing what I love, finding and producing audio stories and interviewing lovely people on the Central Coast and sometimes people not living here but connected to the lovely Central Coast in some way.
Nestled amongst some magnificent gum trees on the NSW Central Coast, Australia, you will find the Ken Duncan Gallery.  Ken Duncan is a world renown photographer.  His stunning photography is a reflection of the talent that he has spent five decades developing.  But what many people may not know about Ken Duncan is his passion and dedication and service to the remote Indigenous communities in and around Haasts Bluff in the Northern Territory.  Haasts Bluff is home to the Ikuntji community.
In May this year, 2024, I had the wonderful privilege and opportunity to travel to the NT with Ken Duncan and fellow travellers on the first cultural tour to the lovely Haasts Bluff community.  I was blown away by this community, the peace in this community, the beauty of this community and the scenery.  
We were warmly greeted when we arrived at the Alice Springs Terminal after flying in from all over the country.  There was myself and ten other fellow travellers and we headed in landrovers and made the three hour journey out to Haasts Bluff and we arrived on dusk just as the sun was setting to get our first glimpse of the cross up there on Memory Mountain.  I can't recommend it highly enough.  It was one of the most special experiences of my life.  The majesty from up there on that mountain when you are standing at that enormous cross and you are looking out at that 360 degree panorama is just breathtaking.  It is worth going just for that!  
But to also get to be in the community, walk alongside the members of the community, and get to know them was also a real treat.  So as part of my collection of interviews from this NT trip.  First of all I have an interview with Ken Duncan and I chatting with a little bit of audio special magic in the background.  Then there will be  a second piece with mostly the voices of the community and fellow travellers and I will be narrating that one.  And then lastly, there is a third piece that I would like to play, which is more along the Christian history of the communities around Haasts Bluff and why they wanted the cross, and also the Indigenous evangelists that came to this area over 100 years ago.  And in the background of that piece there is some beautiful singing in language and one of their lovely elders Douglas is singing The Rugged Cross and it is just beautiful.  So I will be publishing these over the next few weeks and sit back and enjoy.   It is good to be back.
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 Ep 11 Ken Duncan & NT Haasts Bluff Memory Mountain Part 1 of 3

Episode 10 Central Coast Stories – Published 28/6/2023

Guest: Dr Gordon Reid MP Member for Robertson – speaking about health, and emergency health care on the central coast, and Women’s Health Forum held in May, 2023 at Umina.

This Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayleen Bell Journalist.

Hey listeners welcome back to Central Coast Stories podcast. I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell. It is great to have you listening.  If you have missed the last couple of episodes  (8 & 9) they were regarding the Women’s Health Forum that was held in May, 2023 at the Ocean Beach Surf Club in Umina.  This event was organised by my guest today Dr Gordon Reid, MP, the Member for Robertson. If you would like to know more I encourage you to listen and you can read my full show notes regarding this event in the description tab here at my podcast host Omny Studio https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-9-womens-health-forum-umina-may-2023-feat-hon-e?in_playlist=podcast

In his busy life as an ER doctor and also a politician Dr Gordon Reid MP was able to carve out 30 mins for our discussion today.  It is a very good discussion about problems in the ER and regarding health care on the Central Coast and one of the things that stood out to me in my discussion with Dr Gordon Reid was to find out that people don’t just go to the Emergency Department for health reasons.  Here is what he said:

“The Emergency Department and this isn’t exclusive to the Central Coast.  These are ER’s right across the State, in fact right across the country.  We have found that people don’t only come to the Emergency Department now just for acute illnesses, so I am talking about things like broken bones, or cuts or heart attacks or strokes.  You have got people that come in for a multitude of reasons other than health care.”

You will hear what those reasons are in today’s episode.  We also discuss the Women’s Health Forum and today’s episode ends the short series that I have done on health which started with Episode 6.  The next batch of episodes will be about entertainment and lifestyle.

Thanks again for listening.  Please share this podcast and subscribe so you do not miss an episode.  The next episode of Central Coast Stories will publish at the end of July.

Quick Central Coast  News  Announcements:

Dr Gordon Reid’s office at West Gosford is currently accepting donations for the Wiseberry Foundation Winter Appeal through the months of June and July.  His office has ramp and lift access for people who require this.  You can find out more about this appeal here:

http://wiseberryfoundation.org/winter-appeal-2023/

Finally listeners you might remember my conversation with a local artist Minka Gillian in episode 3 and how she was inspired by sexy doillies to create art.  Well she has a solo exhibition currently running until the 18/7/2023 at Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, West Gosford.  This exhibition is called Super Bloom and I went to the opening night on the 2/6/23 and saw the incredible amount of work she has produced in this exhibition.  It is  fantastic and well worth a visit.

“Super Bloom highlights resilience, strength, playfulness, beauty, and hope in the face of hardship as we came to terms with living in the Covid-19 pandemic and our new reality.  The name comes from a rare phenomenon where wildflowers in the desert bloom all at once after a long period of drought.”

Minka dedicated the hero piece of her exhibition to her friend Clarence Chai who sadly passed away from Covid 19.  Clarence was a fashion designer and artist. Well done Minka on your great work.

Episode 10 Central Coast Stories – Published 28/6/2023
Guest: Dr Gordon Reid MP Member for Robertson – speaking about health, and emergency health care on the central coast, and Women’s Health Forum held in May, 2023 at Umina.
This Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayleen Bell Journalist.
Hey listeners welcome back to Central Coast Stories podcast. I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell. It is great to have you listening.  If you have missed the last couple of episodes  (8 &amp; 9) they were regarding the Women’s Health Forum that was held in May, 2023 at the Ocean Beach Surf Club in Umina.  This event was organised by my guest today Dr Gordon Reid, MP, the Member for Robertson. If you would like to know more I encourage you to listen and you can read my full show notes regarding this event in the description tab here at my podcast host Omny Studio <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-9-womens-health-forum-umina-may-2023-feat-hon-e?in_playlist=podcast">https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-9-womens-health-forum-umina-may-2023-feat-hon-e?in_playlist=podcast</a>
In his busy life as an ER doctor and also a politician Dr Gordon Reid MP was able to carve out 30 mins for our discussion today.  It is a very good discussion about problems in the ER and regarding health care on the Central Coast and one of the things that stood out to me in my discussion with Dr Gordon Reid was to find out that people don’t just go to the Emergency Department for health reasons.  Here is what he said:
“The Emergency Department and this isn’t exclusive to the Central Coast.  These are ER’s right across the State, in fact right across the country.  We have found that people don’t only come to the Emergency Department now just for acute illnesses, so I am talking about things like broken bones, or cuts or heart attacks or strokes.  You have got people that come in for a multitude of reasons other than health care.”
You will hear what those reasons are in today’s episode.  We also discuss the Women’s Health Forum and today’s episode ends the short series that I have done on health which started with Episode 6.  The next batch of episodes will be about entertainment and lifestyle.
Thanks again for listening.  Please share this podcast and subscribe so you do not miss an episode.  The next episode of Central Coast Stories will publish at the end of July.
Quick Central Coast  News  Announcements:
Dr Gordon Reid’s office at West Gosford is currently accepting donations for the Wiseberry Foundation Winter Appeal through the months of June and July.  His office has ramp and lift access for people who require this.  You can find out more about this appeal here:
<a href="http://wiseberryfoundation.org/winter-appeal-2023/">http://wiseberryfoundation.org/winter-appeal-2023/</a>
Finally listeners you might remember my conversation with a local artist Minka Gillian in episode 3 and how she was inspired by sexy doillies to create art.  Well she has a solo exhibition currently running until the 18/7/2023 at Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, West Gosford.  This exhibition is called Super Bloom and I went to the opening night on the 2/6/23 and saw the incredible amount of work she has produced in this exhibition.  It is  fantastic and well worth a visit.
“Super Bloom highlights resilience, strength, playfulness, beauty, and hope in the face of hardship as we came to terms with living in the Covid-19 pandemic and our new reality.  The name comes from a rare phenomenon where wildflowers in the desert bloom all at once after a long period of drought.”
Minka dedicated the hero piece of her exhibition to her friend Clarence Chai who sadly passed away from Covid 19.  Clarence was a fashion designer and artist. Well done Minka on your great work.

Ep 10 Dr Gordon Reid MP on Emergency Health & Women's Health Forum - Central Coast Stories

Central Coast Stories Show Notes – Published 26 June 2023Journalist/Host & Producer Kayleen Bell

Welcome back to Central Coast Stories!  I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.  This is a podcast about stories about local people on the Central Coast. 

If you missed the previous episode it was a discussion with Dr Kelly Teagle about menopause and the wonderful work that she is doing in WellFemme, a national Telehealth menopause clinic that she founded which you can find here https://wellfemme.com.au/ Today’s episode is the 4th episode in a short series on health and Ep 10 publishing soon will be the last in this short health series.

*Disclaimer – Today’s episode is to provide information only about what was spoken about at the Women’s Health Forum held in Umina in 2023, and also to hear about some health care challenges and solutions on the Central Coast and more broadly around Australia.  

And if you need medical or mental health support please contact your local GP, hospital or mental health service.  You can also contact Lifeline on 131114 or the mental healthline on 1800 011 511 that is NSW only.  If you are listening to this podcast and you are impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence please contact 1800 RESPECT that is 1800 737 732 it operates 24 hours a day seven days a week for a confidential chat.  But, of course, in an emergency pleased dial 000.

Today’s episode is about the Women’s Health Forum that was held at Umina Beach in May, 2023, which was organised by Dr Gordon Reid’s office.  Dr Gordon Reid is a Central Coast local who grew up at Umina Beach.  He is the Member for Robertson and is a local emergency department doctor.  He makes a short appearance in today’s episode, but my full interview with him about the Women’s Health and our discussion in Episode 10 about health care on the Central Coast and in our hospitals will publish shortly (Tuesday 27 June).

My guests from the Women’s Health Forum that feature today (in order) are the Hon Emma McBride MP who is the Federal Member for Dobell and says she is ‘proud to call the Central Coast home.’  She grew up in Wyong and went to high school in Tuggerah.  You can see her full bio here https://emmamcbride.com.au/

In attendance there was Dr Gordon Reid MP, the Member for Robertson, the Hon. Emma McBride, the Federal member for Dobell and the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and the Assistant Minister for rural and regional health.  Also present was Dr Kelly Teagle, plus a local GP Dr Colette Hourigan, and last but not least the Hon. Ged Kearney, MP.  She is the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, and in today’s episode there will be a short discussion with Emma McBride (recorded after the event) then a small portion of audio recorded at the event of the Hon. Ged Kearney.  Following that discussion I will play Dr Kelly Teagle’s full presentation recorded live at the Women’s Health Forum.  Lastly I play a discussion with Vanessa Allen, who is the Community Engagement Officer for the Debbie Gaunt Foundation (DGF), and who attended the Women’s Health Forum on behalf of the DGF.  You can hear my discussion with the founder of the Debbie Gaunt Foundation and find out why it exists by listening to Episode 6 https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-6-craig-gaunt-perimenopause-debbie-gaunt-founda?in_playlist=podcast

During my discussion with Vanessa I will also include a small portion of my discussion with Dr Gordon Reid, but as mentioned earlier you can hear the full interview with Dr Gordon Reid next in Central Coast Stories, Episode 10 publishing soon!

Now I must point out that the Women’s Health Forum at Umina was not all about menopause, about perimenopausal depression.  My Central Coast Stories podcast is also not all just about menopause or health.  I have interviewed artists, musicians, and I will have a lot of diversity in this podcast, but I felt that the WHF was important to cover and since Dr Kelly Teagle came all the way up from Canberra I wanted to interview her while she was on the Central Coast. 

Now to my discussion with Emma McBride, and I gave her full intro in the beginning of this episode, here is just a little bit more about Emma and then I will go straight to our discussion.  Emma is a registered pharmacist who has worked in the health sector for over 20 years both in Australia and abroad.  She was a specialist mental health pharmacist and the chief pharmacist at Wyong Hospital for nearly ten years, and prior to entering Parliament she was the Deputy Director of pharmacy for Central Coast Local Health District.  Emma’s background and experience as a health care professional led her to Parliament where she fights for better health services for all Australians.  Emma is a passionate advocate for quality health care close to home.  She understands the unique challenges facing rural and regional communities when it comes to accessing health care and she hopes to play a role in shaping public policy that promotes the health and wellbeing of every Australian regardless of where they live.

Links shared from Emma McBride’s office regarding the National Women’s Health Advisory Council as discussed during today’s episode:

The Terms of Reference

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-advisory-council-terms-of-reference?language=en

National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-strategy-2020-2030

National Women’s Health Advisory Council Communiques

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/national-womens-health-advisory-council-communiques?language=en

Royal Flying Doctor Service Report (RFDS)- https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/what-we-do/research/

The RFDS Best for the Bush report series identifies the issues that most urgently need attention from service providers, funders and policy makers, while also making recommendations for the RFDS to pursue together with governments, industry, rural and remote communities.

“Life expectancy and mortality rates of rural and remote residents compared to those in major cities. Females in very remote areas are likely to die 19 years earlier and males in very remote areas are likely to die 13.9 years earlier.”

As always Thank You for listening!  Please share this podcast and subscribe so that you do not miss an episode. 

Central Coast Stories Show Notes – Published 26 June 2023Journalist/Host &amp; Producer Kayleen Bell
Welcome back to Central Coast Stories!  I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.  This is a podcast about stories about local people on the Central Coast. 
If you missed the previous episode it was a discussion with Dr Kelly Teagle about menopause and the wonderful work that she is doing in WellFemme, a national Telehealth menopause clinic that she founded which you can find here <a href="https://wellfemme.com.au/">https://wellfemme.com.au/</a> Today’s episode is the 4th episode in a short series on health and Ep 10 publishing soon will be the last in this short health series.
*Disclaimer – Today’s episode is to provide information only about what was spoken about at the Women’s Health Forum held in Umina in 2023, and also to hear about some health care challenges and solutions on the Central Coast and more broadly around Australia.  
And if you need medical or mental health support please contact your local GP, hospital or mental health service.  You can also contact Lifeline on 131114 or the mental healthline on 1800 011 511 that is NSW only.  If you are listening to this podcast and you are impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence please contact 1800 RESPECT that is 1800 737 732 it operates 24 hours a day seven days a week for a confidential chat.  But, of course, in an emergency pleased dial 000.
Today’s episode is about the Women’s Health Forum that was held at Umina Beach in May, 2023, which was organised by Dr Gordon Reid’s office.  Dr Gordon Reid is a Central Coast local who grew up at Umina Beach.  He is the Member for Robertson and is a local emergency department doctor.  He makes a short appearance in today’s episode, but my full interview with him about the Women’s Health and our discussion in Episode 10 about health care on the Central Coast and in our hospitals will publish shortly (Tuesday 27 June).
My guests from the Women’s Health Forum that feature today (in order) are the Hon Emma McBride MP who is the Federal Member for Dobell and says she is ‘proud to call the Central Coast home.’  She grew up in Wyong and went to high school in Tuggerah.  You can see her full bio here <a href="https://emmamcbride.com.au/">https://emmamcbride.com.au/</a>
In attendance there was Dr Gordon Reid MP, the Member for Robertson, the Hon. Emma McBride, the Federal member for Dobell and the Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and the Assistant Minister for rural and regional health.  Also present was Dr Kelly Teagle, plus a local GP Dr Colette Hourigan, and last but not least the Hon. Ged Kearney, MP.  She is the Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, and in today’s episode there will be a short discussion with Emma McBride (recorded after the event) then a small portion of audio recorded at the event of the Hon. Ged Kearney.  Following that discussion I will play Dr Kelly Teagle’s full presentation recorded live at the Women’s Health Forum.  Lastly I play a discussion with Vanessa Allen, who is the Community Engagement Officer for the Debbie Gaunt Foundation (DGF), and who attended the Women’s Health Forum on behalf of the DGF.  You can hear my discussion with the founder of the Debbie Gaunt Foundation and find out why it exists by listening to Episode 6 <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-6-craig-gaunt-perimenopause-debbie-gaunt-founda?in_playlist=podcast">https://omny.fm/shows/central-coast-stories/ep-6-craig-gaunt-perimenopause-debbie-gaunt-founda?in_playlist=podcast</a>
During my discussion with Vanessa I will also include a small portion of my discussion with Dr Gordon Reid, but as mentioned earlier you can hear the full interview with Dr Gordon Reid next in Central Coast Stories, Episode 10 publishing soon!
Now I must point out that the Women’s Health Forum at Umina was not all about menopause, about perimenopausal depression.  My Central Coast Stories podcast is also not all just about menopause or health.  I have interviewed artists, musicians, and I will have a lot of diversity in this podcast, but I felt that the WHF was important to cover and since Dr Kelly Teagle came all the way up from Canberra I wanted to interview her while she was on the Central Coast. 
Now to my discussion with Emma McBride, and I gave her full intro in the beginning of this episode, here is just a little bit more about Emma and then I will go straight to our discussion.  Emma is a registered pharmacist who has worked in the health sector for over 20 years both in Australia and abroad.  She was a specialist mental health pharmacist and the chief pharmacist at Wyong Hospital for nearly ten years, and prior to entering Parliament she was the Deputy Director of pharmacy for Central Coast Local Health District.  Emma’s background and experience as a health care professional led her to Parliament where she fights for better health services for all Australians.  Emma is a passionate advocate for quality health care close to home.  She understands the unique challenges facing rural and regional communities when it comes to accessing health care and she hopes to play a role in shaping public policy that promotes the health and wellbeing of every Australian regardless of where they live.
Links shared from Emma McBride’s office regarding the National Women’s Health Advisory Council as discussed during today’s episode:
The Terms of Reference
<a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-advisory-council-terms-of-reference?language=en">https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-advisory-council-terms-of-reference?language=en</a>
National Women’s Health Strategy 2020–2030
<a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-strategy-2020-2030">https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-womens-health-strategy-2020-2030</a>
National Women’s Health Advisory Council Communiques
<a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/national-womens-health-advisory-council-communiques?language=en">https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/national-womens-health-advisory-council-communiques?language=en</a>
Royal Flying Doctor Service Report (RFDS)- <a href="https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/what-we-do/research/">https://www.flyingdoctor.org.au/what-we-do/research/</a>
The RFDS Best for the Bush report series identifies the issues that most urgently need attention from service providers, funders and policy makers, while also making recommendations for the RFDS to pursue together with governments, industry, rural and remote communities.
“Life expectancy and mortality rates of rural and remote residents compared to those in major cities. Females in very remote areas are likely to die 19 years earlier and males in very remote areas are likely to die 13.9 years earlier.”
As always Thank You for listening!  Please share this podcast and subscribe so that you do not miss an episode.

Ep 9 Women's Health Forum Umina  May 2023 - Feat Hon Emma McBride MP & Dr Gordon Reid MP & Dr Kelly Teagle & Hon Ged Kearney MP & Vanessa Allen  Debbie Gaunt Foundation

Central Coast Stories Podcast Episode 8

Welcome back to Central Coast Stories.  I am sorry it has been awhile between episodes but welcome to the new season of Central Coast Stories.  I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.

Today’s guest is Dr Kelly Teagle.  Dr Kelly Teagle is from Canberra but I caught up with her at lovely Umina Beach.  She was one of the speakers at a Women’s Health Forum organised by Dr Gordon Reid the member for Robertson.  I will tell you more about the Women’s Health Forum in the next episode.  But I caught up with Dr Teagle just before the event and we discuss the Women’s Health Forum but we also mainly talk about the story of WellFemme.

And WellFemme is a Telehealth menopause clinic providing evidence-based menopause information and treatment in collaboration with a woman’s usual GP.  WellFemme are made up of a collective of GP’s who care about menopause and peri-menopause.  WellFemme was founded in late 2018 by Dr Kelly Teagle, a GP specialising in women’s health based in Canberra.

Dr Teagle became very interested in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and ironically at the age of 42 she experienced an early menopause herself.  Her symptoms were debilitating, but very responsive to treatment, which led her to realise the importance of getting access to timely advice and care during menopause.  She also noticed that her services could be largely delivered just by talking to women.  And so the idea for a Telehealth menopause clinic was born.  This is a national Telehealth menopause clinic. 

The WellFemme website states that currently in Australia there are hundreds of thousands of women suffering with significant untreated menopausal symptoms.  One reason that women are having to put up with debilitating symptoms is a lack of access to health care providers with expertise in managing perimenopause and menopause.  This is particularly problematic for women in regional, rural and remote areas who have limited choice of health care providers.  And Well Femme’s vision is to ensure that all Australian women have access to evidence-based menopause and perimenopause care, and there is a website www.wellfemme.com.au and they also have a Facebook page as well.  They provide information for women and also for GP’s.

Dr Kelly Teagle recently attended an unprecedented event that was held at Parliament House which she will talk about in today’s interview.  This was an event that was held on the 7/3/2023 the Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable. The speakers were united in calling for the development of a National menopause action plan and you will hear Dr Teagle talk about that in today’s discussion.  And Dr Kelly Teagle wrote a submission on behalf of WellFemme and you can read what she wrote on the WellFemme website in the blog section.  And if you are not sure if telehealth is for you, you can actually do a free trial consultation and that is available to help you find out how WellFemme can help with your menopausal symptoms. 

Today’s episode is really a discussion about women’s health and menopause but it is certainly by no means a replacement for women seeking their own medical care, and also if you are in crisis please contact Lifeline on 131144 or as well in NSW the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511.

Blog Post by Dr Kelly Teagle on WellFemme website re Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable

https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-matters-parliamentary-round-table/

Central Coast Stories Podcast Episode 8
Welcome back to Central Coast Stories.  I am sorry it has been awhile between episodes but welcome to the new season of Central Coast Stories.  I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell.
Today’s guest is Dr Kelly Teagle.  Dr Kelly Teagle is from Canberra but I caught up with her at lovely Umina Beach.  She was one of the speakers at a Women’s Health Forum organised by Dr Gordon Reid the member for Robertson.  I will tell you more about the Women’s Health Forum in the next episode.  But I caught up with Dr Teagle just before the event and we discuss the Women’s Health Forum but we also mainly talk about the story of WellFemme.
And WellFemme is a Telehealth menopause clinic providing evidence-based menopause information and treatment in collaboration with a woman’s usual GP.  WellFemme are made up of a collective of GP’s who care about menopause and peri-menopause.  WellFemme was founded in late 2018 by Dr Kelly Teagle, a GP specialising in women’s health based in Canberra.
Dr Teagle became very interested in the treatment of menopausal symptoms and ironically at the age of 42 she experienced an early menopause herself.  Her symptoms were debilitating, but very responsive to treatment, which led her to realise the importance of getting access to timely advice and care during menopause.  She also noticed that her services could be largely delivered just by talking to women.  And so the idea for a Telehealth menopause clinic was born.  This is a national Telehealth menopause clinic. 
The WellFemme website states that currently in Australia there are hundreds of thousands of women suffering with significant untreated menopausal symptoms.  One reason that women are having to put up with debilitating symptoms is a lack of access to health care providers with expertise in managing perimenopause and menopause.  This is particularly problematic for women in regional, rural and remote areas who have limited choice of health care providers.  And Well Femme’s vision is to ensure that all Australian women have access to evidence-based menopause and perimenopause care, and there is a website <a href="http://www.wellfemme.com.au">www.wellfemme.com.au</a> and they also have a Facebook page as well.  They provide information for women and also for GP’s.
Dr Kelly Teagle recently attended an unprecedented event that was held at Parliament House which she will talk about in today’s interview.  This was an event that was held on the 7/3/2023 the Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable. The speakers were united in calling for the development of a National menopause action plan and you will hear Dr Teagle talk about that in today’s discussion.  And Dr Kelly Teagle wrote a submission on behalf of WellFemme and you can read what she wrote on the WellFemme website in the blog section.  And if you are not sure if telehealth is for you, you can actually do a free trial consultation and that is available to help you find out how WellFemme can help with your menopausal symptoms. 
Today’s episode is really a discussion about women’s health and menopause but it is certainly by no means a replacement for women seeking their own medical care, and also if you are in crisis please contact Lifeline on 131144 or as well in NSW the Mental Health Line 1800 011 511.
Blog Post by Dr Kelly Teagle on WellFemme website re Menopause Matters Parliamentary Roundtable
<a href="https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-matters-parliamentary-round-table/">https://wellfemme.com.au/menopause-matters-parliamentary-round-table/</a>

Ep 8 CCS The Story of WellFemme (for menopause care) with Dr Kelly Teagle

My guest today is Dr Ash Bowden who calls himself Dr Do More and he is an emergency doctor on the Central Coast.  The reason I spoke to Dr Ash Bowden today is his Move Against Cancer Campaign.  He says on his website “Dr Do More and Cancer Council invite you to join the Central Coast Biggest Step Challenge from Sept 1 to Sept 30.  We want as many Coasties as possible to come together in teams, to step it out and help raise much needed funds for cancer research.” 

And you can find more info here  at www.Do-More.live and Cancer Council Move Against Cancer at

https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/doctordomoresdoers

Dr Do More is on a mission to help people just move more.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends just 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week.  This is something 55% of adults in Australia are not achieving.  He is also going to talk about his Do More Activity Search Engine in detail which he created in 2019.  There is over 600 activities listed there on the Central Coast for people to try.  His reason for doing this was to empower everyone to find movement that suits them, and he says ‘if you have not found a movement you enjoy, then you have just not found it yet.’  He said in today’s episode he has even tried pole dancing!  Dr Do More encourages you to get out and have a go.  Be curious, be playful, try something new and have fun doing it, that is his main message.

The WHO says, “for a healthy heart and mind you need to be active.  To keep your muscles, bones and joints strong you need to sit less and build strength.  To reduce your chances of falls you need to improve balance. Something is better than nothing, start small and build up gradually. Just ten minutes at a time provides benefits.”  Dr Ash Bowden says increasing the amount of physical activity can help you achieve a greater level of health and happiness.  Exercise doesn’t have to be scary.  It doesn’t have to be intense and you don’t have to be an athlete to join in.  It is about moving your body with the intention of getting healthier.  His enthusiasm for movement was very contagious and has certainly inspired me.

*Anyone can join the Move Against Cancer campaign (the September step challenge) even if you don’t live on the Central Coast, all are welcome.  You can join at any time in September.

*People are encouraged to see their GP before embarking on new (or increased) physical activity

Produced by Journalist, Kayleen Bell

The Book mentioned in this episode is: “The Upgrade – How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond.” By Dr Louann Brizendine (Neuropsychiatrist) https://www.louannbrizendine.com/the-upgrade

In relation to today’s episode - I recommend Chapter 11 for benefits of movement on the mind.

My guest today is Dr Ash Bowden who calls himself Dr Do More and he is an emergency doctor on the Central Coast.  The reason I spoke to Dr Ash Bowden today is his Move Against Cancer Campaign.  He says on his website “Dr Do More and Cancer Council invite you to join the Central Coast Biggest Step Challenge from Sept 1 to Sept 30.  We want as many Coasties as possible to come together in teams, to step it out and help raise much needed funds for cancer research.” 
And you can find more info here  at <a href="http://www.Do-More.live">www.Do-More.live</a> and Cancer Council Move Against Cancer at
<a href="https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/doctordomoresdoers">https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/doctordomoresdoers</a>
Dr Do More is on a mission to help people just move more.  The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends just 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week.  This is something 55% of adults in Australia are not achieving.  He is also going to talk about his Do More Activity Search Engine in detail which he created in 2019.  There is over 600 activities listed there on the Central Coast for people to try.  His reason for doing this was to empower everyone to find movement that suits them, and he says ‘if you have not found a movement you enjoy, then you have just not found it yet.’  He said in today’s episode he has even tried pole dancing!  Dr Do More encourages you to get out and have a go.  Be curious, be playful, try something new and have fun doing it, that is his main message.
The WHO says, “for a healthy heart and mind you need to be active.  To keep your muscles, bones and joints strong you need to sit less and build strength.  To reduce your chances of falls you need to improve balance. Something is better than nothing, start small and build up gradually. Just ten minutes at a time provides benefits.”  Dr Ash Bowden says increasing the amount of physical activity can help you achieve a greater level of health and happiness.  Exercise doesn’t have to be scary.  It doesn’t have to be intense and you don’t have to be an athlete to join in.  It is about moving your body with the intention of getting healthier.  His enthusiasm for movement was very contagious and has certainly inspired me.
*Anyone can join the Move Against Cancer campaign (the September step challenge) even if you don’t live on the Central Coast, all are welcome.  You can join at any time in September.
*People are encouraged to see their GP before embarking on new (or increased) physical activity
Produced by Journalist, Kayleen Bell
The Book mentioned in this episode is: “The Upgrade – How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond.” By Dr Louann Brizendine (Neuropsychiatrist) <a href="https://www.louannbrizendine.com/the-upgrade">https://www.louannbrizendine.com/the-upgrade</a>
In relation to today’s episode - I recommend Chapter 11 for benefits of movement on the mind.

Ep 7 "Dr Do More" Ash Bowden - Move Against Cancer step challenge benefits of movement for healthy mind and body

So far the stories I have featured on Central Coast Stories have been light-hearted, artists and musicians, but every now and then a story comes along that just needs to be told.

Today’s guest is Craig Gaunt. He is the founder of the Debbie Gaunt Foundation. Craig started this Foundation to raise awareness of perimenopausal depression and to provide a place that could support women going through perimenopause. He did this because his wife Debbie tragically died by suicide in 2019. Even though today’s story has got serious themes, I just hope that you will stay with us because it is a really important conversation, not just for women, but for men, for their families, for society. And during today’s discussion with Craig I will be sharing some information from Professor Kulkarni.

Craig reached out to Professor Kulkarni from Monash University after the loss of his wife and he said that the help and support that he has received from them has been outstanding. And I spoke with Professor Kulkarni she is the Director of HER Centre Australia, and the Head of Psychiatry Department at Monash University. She gave me this important statement to read out in today’s episode.

“Perimenopause starts in the brain with symptoms of depression, anxiety and brain fog, concentration and memory changes, about four to five years before body symptoms. The average age of perimenopause onset is 43.”

In the show notes today they are going to be jam-packed with some links for you. This is not an extensive list by any means but hopefully you can find something in that list that helps you with where you are at right now.

Before we get into today’s episode here are some numbers for you to write down to use if needed. And I encourage you if today’s episode raises any issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and you can also call The Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467 so please give them a call if you need to at any time during today’s episode or after, thank you.

Now to today’s chat with Craig.

And just a short statement before we start, today’s episode provides information about perimenopause but listeners are encouraged to seek their own medical advice and support from their primary health physicians.

Copyright Kayleen Bell Journalist & Producer of Central Coast Stories Podcast 

Show Note Links:

Disclaimer: Please note I am a journalist not a health professional – all information provided in today’s episode is for information and not diagnostic purposes. Listeners are strongly encouraged to see their GPs and health professionals for medical advice. Even users of the MAPrc Meno D diagnositic tool below are encouraged to seek medical opinion.

Women (& your families) there is lots of help out there! Helpline phone numbers:

Lifeline Crisis Support – Call 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/

Suicide Call Back Service – Call 1300 659 467

https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Beyond Blue Support service – Call 1300 22 4636 https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Perimenopause & Mental Health Information Links:

Debbie Gaunt Foundation Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGauntFoundation/

Website: Iris Foundation/Debbie Gaunt Foundation

https://www.irisfoundation.org.au/debbie-gaunt-foundation/

Monash Online Education Module – Module 2 paid for by Debbie Gaunt Foundation

https://www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs/psychiatry/short-courses/womens-mental-health

MAPrc – Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre Melbourne - Meno-D A Rating Scale to Detect Depression in Menopause
https://www.maprc.org.au/sites/www.maprc.org.au/files/MENO-D_0.pdf

Australasian Menopause Society (find Dr) https://www.menopause.org.au/

Wellfemme website (Telehealth Menopause Clinic) https://wellfemme.com.au/

The Hon (Bronnie) Bronwyn Taylor MLC – Member of the Legislative Council, Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health – Deputy Leader of The Nationals https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/Bronnie-Taylor-Matt-Kean-Brad-Hazzard-med-rel-%2440- million-in-funding-for-menopause-services.pdf

Don’t Sweat It - Shelly Horton & Dr Ginni Mansberg https://dontsweatit.com.au/

Dear Menopause Podcast by Sonya Lovell – special guest Alison Brahe-Daddo https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alison-brahe-daddo-from-model-to-menopausal- mother/id1621028995?i=1000564063309

Queen Menopause Book by Alison Daddo as promo by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/queen-menopause-alison-daddo/

Mama Mia - Very Peri Summit (Online until end of 2022 - $99) https://www.veryperisummit.com.au/ 



Elena Parashko website (Artist) https://elenaparashko.com/

So far the stories I have featured on Central Coast Stories have been light-hearted, artists and musicians, but every now and then a story comes along that just needs to be told.
Today’s guest is Craig Gaunt. He is the founder of the Debbie Gaunt Foundation. Craig started this Foundation to raise awareness of perimenopausal depression and to provide a place that could support women going through perimenopause. He did this because his wife Debbie tragically died by suicide in 2019. Even though today’s story has got serious themes, I just hope that you will stay with us because it is a really important conversation, not just for women, but for men, for their families, for society. And during today’s discussion with Craig I will be sharing some information from Professor Kulkarni.
Craig reached out to Professor Kulkarni from Monash University after the loss of his wife and he said that the help and support that he has received from them has been outstanding. And I spoke with Professor Kulkarni she is the Director of HER Centre Australia, and the Head of Psychiatry Department at Monash University. She gave me this important statement to read out in today’s episode.
“Perimenopause starts in the brain with symptoms of depression, anxiety and brain fog, concentration and memory changes, about four to five years before body symptoms. The average age of perimenopause onset is 43.”
In the show notes today they are going to be jam-packed with some links for you. This is not an extensive list by any means but hopefully you can find something in that list that helps you with where you are at right now.
Before we get into today’s episode here are some numbers for you to write down to use if needed. And I encourage you if today’s episode raises any issues for you, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and you can also call The Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467 so please give them a call if you need to at any time during today’s episode or after, thank you.
Now to today’s chat with Craig.
And just a short statement before we start, today’s episode provides information about perimenopause but listeners are encouraged to seek their own medical advice and support from their primary health physicians.
Copyright Kayleen Bell Journalist &amp; Producer of Central Coast Stories Podcast 
Show Note Links:
Disclaimer: Please note I am a journalist not a health professional – all information provided in today’s episode is for information and not diagnostic purposes. Listeners are strongly encouraged to see their GPs and health professionals for medical advice. Even users of the MAPrc Meno D diagnositic tool below are encouraged to seek medical opinion.
Women (&amp; your families) there is lots of help out there! Helpline phone numbers:
Lifeline Crisis Support – Call 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/131114/
Suicide Call Back Service – Call 1300 659 467
<a href="https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/">https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/</a>
Beyond Blue Support service – Call 1300 22 4636 <a href="https://www.beyondblue.org.au/">https://www.beyondblue.org.au/</a>
Perimenopause &amp; Mental Health Information Links:
Debbie Gaunt Foundation Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGauntFoundation/">https://www.facebook.com/DebbieGauntFoundation/</a>
Website: Iris Foundation/Debbie Gaunt Foundation
<a href="https://www.irisfoundation.org.au/debbie-gaunt-foundation/">https://www.irisfoundation.org.au/debbie-gaunt-foundation/</a>
Monash Online Education Module – Module 2 paid for by Debbie Gaunt Foundation
<a href="https://www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs/psychiatry/short-courses/womens-mental-health">https://www.monash.edu/medicine/ccs/psychiatry/short-courses/womens-mental-health</a>
MAPrc – Monash Alfred Psychiatry Research Centre Melbourne - Meno-D A Rating Scale to Detect Depression in Menopause <a href="https://www.maprc.org.au/sites/www.maprc.org.au/files/MENO-D_0.pdf">https://www.maprc.org.au/sites/www.maprc.org.au/files/MENO-D_0.pdf</a>
Australasian Menopause Society (find Dr) <a href="https://www.menopause.org.au/health-info/find-an-ams-doctor">https://www.menopause.org.au/</a>
Wellfemme website (Telehealth Menopause Clinic) <a href="https://wellfemme.com.au/">https://wellfemme.com.au/</a>
The Hon (Bronnie) Bronwyn Taylor MLC – Member of the Legislative Council, Minister for Women, Minister for Regional Health and Minister for Mental Health – Deputy Leader of The Nationals https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/Bronnie-Taylor-Matt-Kean-Brad-Hazzard-med-rel-%2440- million-in-funding-for-menopause-services.pdf
Don’t Sweat It - Shelly Horton &amp; Dr Ginni Mansberg <a href="https://dontsweatit.com.au/">https://dontsweatit.com.au/</a>
Dear Menopause Podcast by Sonya Lovell – special guest Alison Brahe-Daddo https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/alison-brahe-daddo-from-model-to-menopausal- mother/id1621028995?i=1000564063309
Queen Menopause Book by Alison Daddo as promo by Mamamia <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/queen-menopause-alison-daddo/">https://www.mamamia.com.au/queen-menopause-alison-daddo/</a>
Mama Mia - Very Peri Summit (Online until end of 2022 - $99) <a href="https://www.veryperisummit.com.au/">https://www.veryperisummit.com.au/ </a>
 
Elena Parashko website (Artist) <a href="https://elenaparashko.com/">https://elenaparashko.com/</a>

Episode 6 Craig Gaunt Perimenopause - Debbie Gaunt Foundation

My guest today is the very talented Kim Cannan. Kim is a musician, composer and now author. Kim has over 40 years of playing music, which also includes teaching music as well. Kim has also released five albums, which we discuss today. Kim believes sonic environments in the community and in our own home are really crucial for our well-being. She is the founder of Sonic Healing Environment, a specialised music therapy program promoting neural development and healing. She has run workshops for pregnant mothers, youth, and dementia patients.
Kim has earned bachelor degrees in both music and psychology and she is passionate about the power of music to heal our emotions and also relax our mind and body. Her unique musical pieces have been featured on international radio, TV music channels, and airline inflight entertainment. Kim is very passionate about playing the Celtic harp and in today's episode, there is the added bonus of hearing some beautiful live harp that I recorded during my interview with Kim. I found myself in such a surprising state of total relaxation after Kim stopped playing the harp. In today's episode we discuss many incidents where music has helped people in times of grief, loss, sickness and tragedy. Kim shares very personal stories, and I also share some of my own.
On Saturday, the 18/6/2022, Kim will be hosting a very casual book launch to celebrate the completion of her first book "How Music Heals Us", which took her eight years to write. This book is a remarkable blend of science, philosophy and practical insight backed up by the latest research in music therapies, new technologies and neuro-science.
The book launch will be held, at The Impact Centre, at 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. There will be some live music there, and other Central Coast musicians playing, and Kim will play some live harp as well. All are welcome to attend and Kim will be selling her book on the days, and there will be light refreshments.
Kim's websites & Facebook:http://www.kimcannan.comhttp://www.sonichealingenvironment.comhttps://m.facebook.com/sonichealingenvironment/Instagram: kim.cannan and sonichealingenvironment
Central Coast Stories by Kayleen Bell, Journalist/Host/ProducerTwitter: @C_Coast_StoriesEmail: centralcoaststories@gmail.comPlease consider subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.Next Episode - Surprise guest - First week of July, 2022

<div>My guest today is the very talented Kim Cannan. Kim is a musician, composer and now author. Kim has over 40 years of playing music, which also includes teaching music as well. Kim has also released five albums, which we discuss today. Kim believes sonic environments in the community and in our own home are really crucial for our well-being. She is the founder of Sonic Healing Environment, a specialised music therapy program promoting neural development and healing. She has run workshops for pregnant mothers, youth, and dementia patients.</div><div> </div><div>Kim has earned bachelor degrees in both music and psychology and she is passionate about the power of music to heal our emotions and also relax our mind and body. Her unique musical pieces have been featured on international radio, TV music channels, and airline inflight entertainment. Kim is very passionate about playing the Celtic harp and in today's episode, there is the added bonus of hearing some beautiful live harp that I recorded during my interview with Kim. I found myself in such a surprising state of total relaxation after Kim stopped playing the harp. In today's episode we discuss many incidents where music has helped people in times of grief, loss, sickness and tragedy. Kim shares very personal stories, and I also share some of my own.</div><div> </div><div>On Saturday, the 18/6/2022, Kim will be hosting a very casual book launch to celebrate the completion of her first book "How Music Heals Us", which took her eight years to write. This book is a remarkable blend of science, philosophy and practical insight backed up by the latest research in music therapies, new technologies and neuro-science.</div><div> </div><div>The book launch will be held, at The Impact Centre, at 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. There will be some live music there, and other Central Coast musicians playing, and Kim will play some live harp as well. All are welcome to attend and Kim will be selling her book on the days, and there will be light refreshments.</div><div> </div><div>Kim's websites &amp; Facebook:</div><div>http://www.kimcannan.com</div><div>http://www.sonichealingenvironment.com</div><div>https://m.facebook.com/sonichealingenvironment/</div><div>Instagram: kim.cannan and sonichealingenvironment</div><div> </div><div>Central Coast Stories by Kayleen Bell, Journalist/Host/Producer</div><div>Twitter: @C_Coast_Stories</div><div>Email: centralcoaststories@gmail.com</div><div>Please consider subscribing to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.</div><div>Next Episode - Surprise guest - First week of July, 2022</div>

My guest today is the very talented Kim Cannan. Kim is a musician, composer and now author. Kim has over 40 years of playing music,...

Episode 5 Kim Cannan Musician Composer Author "How Music Heals Us" Bonus Live Harp

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