Proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and proud Bunurong woman from
Point Nepean, Jillian West tells us why sharing First Nations culture and education is so
important to understanding Australian history, why the stories of the women who came
before her continue to guide her, the responsibility of her leadership to carry those stories
forward and nurture the ones that follow in her footsteps.

Proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and proud Bunurong woman from Point Nepean, Jillian West tells us why sharing First Nations culture and education is so important to understanding Australian history, why the stories of the women who came before her continue to guide her, the responsibility of her leadership to carry those stories forward and nurture the ones that follow in her footsteps.

As part of our In Our Backyard series, tune in to hear from women who have shaped the Peninsula’s identity by highlighting the unique experiences, challenges and triumphs. Showcasing the lives of women be they pioneers, activists, artists or everyday heroes.

As part of our In Our Backyard series, tune in to hear from women who have shaped the Peninsula&rsquo;s identity by highlighting the unique experiences, challenges and triumphs. Showcasing the lives of women be they pioneers, activists, artists or everyday heroes.

Hear from women who have shaped the Mornington Peninsula’s identity by highlighting the unique experiences, challenges and triumphs.

HERstory

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.

Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.

We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.

In Our Backyard

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.

We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.

Jillian West - First Nations Traditional Owner

Marg D’Arcy has dedicated her life to advocating for women’s rights, and to enhancing the safety, health and wellbeing of women, children and families.

Currently the Manager of Rye Community House and a member of SWAN (Southern Women’s Action Network), Marg talks about the strong women who have helped to shape her life and the importance of women ‘having a seat at the (decision making) table’ to advance gender equality.

Marg D&rsquo;Arcy has dedicated her life to advocating for women&rsquo;s rights, and to enhancing the safety, health and wellbeing of women, children and families.
Currently the Manager of Rye Community House and a member of SWAN (Southern Women&rsquo;s Action Network), Marg talks about the strong women who have helped to shape her life and the importance of women &lsquo;having a seat at the (decision making) table&rsquo; to advance gender equality.

Marg D’Arcy - Community Activism

88-year Wilma Mock co-founded Mock Red Hill apple orchard with her late husband Wally Mock in 1960, and became pioneers of the Bio-Dynamic farming movement in the late 1960’s.

Wilma is joined by her grand-daughter Sheryn Strange (nee Mock) in a conversation
around the challenges, rewards and unconventional turns of a multi-generational family
business that continues to innovate and diversify – and the determination of the current
generation of Mock sisters to keep the business thriving.

88-year Wilma Mock co-founded Mock Red Hill apple orchard with her late husband Wally Mock in 1960, and became pioneers of the Bio-Dynamic farming movement in the late 1960&rsquo;s.
Wilma is joined by her grand-daughter Sheryn Strange (nee Mock) in a conversation around the challenges, rewards and unconventional turns of a multi-generational family business that continues to innovate and diversify &ndash; and the determination of the current generation of Mock sisters to keep the business thriving.

Wilma Mock & Sheryn Strange (nee Mock) - Farming/ Agriculture Business

Judy Muir co-founded Polperro Dolphin Swims with her son Troy 35 years ago, and now 3 generations of the Muir family work together in the business.

The original dolphin swim operator in the Bay and a pioneer of ecotourism on the Mornington Peninsula, Judy is joined by her grand-daughter & divemaster Matilda Pearl Muir, as they share their love of the natural environment and why their passion to protect the local Burrunan dolphins underpins the success of the family business.

Judy Muir co-founded Polperro Dolphin Swims with her son Troy 35 years ago, and now 3 generations of the Muir family work together in the business.
The original dolphin swim operator in the Bay and a pioneer of ecotourism on the Mornington Peninsula, Judy is joined by her grand-daughter &amp; divemaster Matilda Pearl Muir, as they share their love of the natural environment and why their passion to protect the local Burrunan dolphins underpins the success of the family business.

Jillian West - First Nations Traditional Owner

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