The Daisie Chain
The Daisie Chain
The Daisie Chain Podcast, hosted by Emma Payne, covers all things aged care and disability. With a mission to change the perception of aged care and disability by asking the questions that others are too scared to ask, Emma welcomes guests who work in the industry, people living with disabilities, the achievements of our older community members and the life lessons they want to share.Social links:
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Why I Am Not Parenting My Parent
Rachel and Emma discuss the sensitive topic of caring for a parent with dementia without taking on the role of parent. Rachel outlines the role of a parent compared to the role of carer. This interview is sensitive, honest, poignant and a real education on the challenges and rewards of caring for a…
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What Is An End Of Life Doula and Who Needs One?
In this episode Emma chats with Anne-Marie McLeod who is an End Of Life Doula about how she discovered her purpose and the wonderful work she does. Anne-Marie explains the role of an End of Life Doula and how she is able to help families and loved ones transition through an emotional part of life.
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What Is The Memories Book and Who Needs It?
Emma and Chani discuss the inspiration behind the Memories Book and why it is such an important tool for communication, conversation and connection.
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Why Talking About Death Won't Kill You
Stephanie Kelly is the owner and Farewell Director of Personal Farewells. Personal Farewells is a family owned and operated independent funeral service with offices in Heathcote in the Sutherland Shire, Canterbury and Neutral Bay. In this episode Emma asks Stephanie the questions that often go un…
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Mel Harrison
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Lynn Smith
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Meet Christine
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Ask Emma Anything
Emma becomes the guest today as her Creative Assistant, Chani, poses the questions. In this episode we discuss the current Covid challenges for aged care, the amazing work being done by staff, and the issues facing residents, their loved ones and staff on a daily basis. Emma shares how The Daisie…
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Kay House – Being Oliver’s Mum
Following on from our interview with Oliver House, Emma chats to his mum, Kay, about raising a child with a disability, being an advocate for his needs, being told of his disability when Oliver was young, the perceptions other people have, and her fears for his future as her and Oliver’s father get…
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The Power of Human Connection with Mat Bertrand from Like Family
Mat and Emma discuss The Power of Human Connection, what brings people together and the journey he has been through supporting a family member through a serious health challenge and how that led to the creation of Like Family, an organisation that brings people together.
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