What happens when a common ear condition in kids goes untreated for months, or even years, because the right care is out of reach? For Indigenous children, and those living in rural and remote communities, delayed treatment doesn’t just affect hearing. It impacts learning, confidence and connection.

In this episode, we talk with Professor Kelvin Kong – Australia’s first Indigenous ear, nose and throat specialist – about the disproportionate impact of ear disease on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We meet Marlie Matthews, who provides a touching, first-hand account of what delayed treatment meant for her son Marcus. And we hear from Yeena Thompson, who’s leading the charge to ensure Indigenous communities are finally heard.

What happens when a common ear condition in kids goes untreated for months, or even years, because the right care is out of reach? For Indigenous children, and those living in rural and remote communities, delayed treatment doesn&rsquo;t just affect hearing. It impacts learning, confidence and connection.
In this episode, we talk with Professor Kelvin Kong &ndash; Australia&rsquo;s first Indigenous ear, nose and throat specialist &ndash; about the disproportionate impact of ear disease on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. We meet Marlie Matthews, who provides a touching, first-hand account of what delayed treatment meant for her son Marcus. And we hear from Yeena Thompson, who&rsquo;s leading the charge to ensure Indigenous communities are finally heard.

What if we could give stroke patients more time to receive life-saving treatment? Could we finally solve the problem of forever chemicals? How many more breakthroughs are possible when we listen – really listen – to women’s health needs?  Join host Shahni Wellington, in partnership with The University of Newcastle, as she speaks with the researchers and innovators behind some of today's most important discoveries - uncovering the stories, challenges and breakthroughs that are changing the way we live.

What if we could give stroke patients more time to receive life-saving treatment? Could we finally solve the problem of forever chemicals? How many more breakthroughs are possible when we listen &ndash; really listen &ndash; to women&rsquo;s health needs? &nbsp;Join host Shahni Wellington, in partnership with The University of Newcastle, as she speaks with the researchers and innovators behind some of today's most important discoveries - uncovering the stories, challenges and breakthroughs that are changing the way we live.