Marg D’Arcy - Community Activism

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 he…

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

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 uncon…

Jillian West - First Nations Traditional Owner

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 respo…

Judith Muir OAM & Matilda Pearl Muir - Environment/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 & divemast…

Welcome to Her Story

Herstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula celebrates the contributions of women who have shaped the Peninsula’s identity by highlighting the unique experiences, challenges and triumphs.

'It's Hard To Be A Young Person' with Heather & Beau

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Heather, a case worker from Fusion, and Beau a young local with lived experience.  In this series, we also hear from local housing and hom…

'Slow Down On Judgement' with Kristy & Adi

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison catches up with Kristy Begbie, the housing coordinator from Fusion, and Adi, a local young person who is a mentor and lead tenant at the Fusion house i…

'We Are Working In a Pressure Cooker' with the Salvation Army

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Stephen Miliken, the Homelessness Manager at the Salvation Army. In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service …

'We Need Funding' with Georgia & Colm

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Georgia Hourn, the CEO of Westernport Community Support, and Colm Browne, a Complex Client Case Worker at Westernport Community Support. I…

'Makes You Feel Half Human' with Kara & Chad

In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives. Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Kara Van Der Heyde, Assertive Outreach Worker, Southern Peninsula Community Support, and Chad, a local who has first hand experience of sle…