After the huge Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse a "redress" scheme was set up which it now appears significantly underestimated the need, so there now is a risk it may close leaving some people out. We discuss what the problems are, and what people should do.

After the huge Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse a "redress" scheme was set up which it now appears significantly underestimated the need, so there now is a risk it may close leaving some people out. We discuss what the problems are, and what people should do.

A program that looks to what's going on in the community, aims to understand issues that affect us, and lets you know what's on in the coming weeks.

We summarise what's in the local press each week (with members of the Regional News Team), present interviews with experts from here or even around the world to get to the bottom of topics, talk to local politicians from Shire to Federal parliament, talk to local people who are making things happen, and to local performers and artists presenting in the region.

A program that looks to what's going on in the community, aims to understand issues that affect us, and lets you know what's on in the coming weeks.
We summarise what's in the local press each week (with members of the Regional News Team), present interviews with experts from here or even around the world to get to the bottom of topics, talk to local politicians from Shire to Federal parliament, talk to local people who are making things happen, and to local performers and artists presenting in the region.

West Gippsland Week EXTRAS

West Gippsland Week Extras

Rachel Neil Knowmore re abuse redress scheme closing

Usually useful aps on our phones and devices can be "weaponized" in domestic violence, but we aren't clear on how much this is a factor, so a Federation University survey is looking to find out. 

The anonymous surveys can be completed here:

Victim-survivors: https://tinyurl.com/FVsurvivor

Practitioners: https://tinyurl.com/FVpractitioner

Usually useful aps on our phones and devices can be "weaponized" in domestic violence, but we aren't clear on how much this is a factor, so a Federation University survey is looking to find out.&nbsp;
The anonymous surveys can be completed here:
Victim-survivors: <a href="https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsy81u6yAQQOGngR0WPwOGBYts_Ah3Gw3MOEHXblpwHPXtq1TdfkeHMmBaSXI2c9QuaIhB3nPUBDpywIQzcAJTLc3FVeMwWeeDbDmgYevNDDElvJpCGrQNycQoQI9G_L99qR3bxn2o6Cn5sFbvVaE-6vQOcsv34_gcwl2EXYRdjvbx_ezbVB-7sMvybzz72c5HlztTQ9V5YxysGuVfuP6BcBewEKzs-XV7CdCulL7u06PfJnzKcXTm_X25uFJ0a1EWqCoICRVqp1WCYKufESAWeWb7EwAA__9fLVPs" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsy81u6yAQQOGngR0WPwOGBYts_Ah3Gw3MOEHXblpwHPXtq1TdfkeHMmBaSXI2c9QuaIhB3nPUBDpywIQzcAJTLc3FVeMwWeeDbDmgYevNDDElvJpCGrQNycQoQI9G_L99qR3bxn2o6Cn5sFbvVaE-6vQOcsv34_gcwl2EXYRdjvbx_ezbVB-7sMvybzz72c5HlztTQ9V5YxysGuVfuP6BcBewEKzs-XV7CdCulL7u06PfJnzKcXTm_X25uFJ0a1EWqCoICRVqp1WCYKufESAWeWb7EwAA__9fLVPs&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783747342464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VEpGrIzO2KJ0cCTOARwpS">https://tinyurl.com/FVsurvivor</a>
Practitioners: <a href="https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsyz1uAyEQQOHTQMeKn4GFgsLNHiGtNcBgo-zaDuBYuX3kKO339EoEDLVwimr10jgJ3vFrDEhOrjqkREkCoZUQSClArBmCUbxFh4q0VSv4EPCsUpEgtQvKewZytEKf7Usc2HbqQ3hbgnU1WytS6SMv78D3eJ3zMZg5Mb0xvc12-3n2fcn3g-lt-3h0zLPNdr9R5weVhqLTTjhItBL_4PwPzJxAg9O8x9flxUCalHo9lnu_LPjkY3ai430ZX4s3NQkNJQtwAQVKI0UAp7NdEcAn_h31bwAAAP__S7FV8w" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://email.streem.com.au/c/eJwsyz1uAyEQQOHTQMeKn4GFgsLNHiGtNcBgo-zaDuBYuX3kKO339EoEDLVwimr10jgJ3vFrDEhOrjqkREkCoZUQSClArBmCUbxFh4q0VSv4EPCsUpEgtQvKewZytEKf7Usc2HbqQ3hbgnU1WytS6SMv78D3eJ3zMZg5Mb0xvc12-3n2fcn3g-lt-3h0zLPNdr9R5weVhqLTTjhItBL_4PwPzJxAg9O8x9flxUCalHo9lnu_LPjkY3ai430ZX4s3NQkNJQtwAQVKI0UAp7NdEcAn_h31bwAAAP__S7FV8w&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1783747342464000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nXnPTZgIwdMX8zRbfa748">https://tinyurl.com/FVpractitioner</a>

Prof Zenfelt phone DV abuse survey

There is any amount of talk about "critical minerals" but what are they, and do they really help improve our environment by contributing to the eletrication of our systems.

There is any amount of talk about "critical minerals" but what are they, and do they really help improve our environment by contributing to the eletrication of our systems.

Amelia Pearson - critical minerals

While the statistics report near full employment there are many employers claiming they can't find suitable applicants. Simon tackles some of the statistical gaps, and considers how to approach employers even if you don't have exactly what they ask for, and how to dodge the automatic filtering.

While the statistics report near full employment there are many employers claiming they can't find suitable applicants. Simon tackles some of the statistical gaps, and considers how to approach employers even if you don't have exactly what they ask for, and how to dodge the automatic filtering.

Simon Ortega employment anomaly

The Committee For Drouin is a community group aiming to improve the live of one town. It's an example of many around the country but takes on a wide brief...

The Committee For Drouin is a community group aiming to improve the live of one town. It's an example of many around the country but takes on a wide brief...

Jeanie Horton Committee For Drouin

There is a wide variety of battery options so we go through our choices.

There is a wide variety of battery options so we go through our choices.

Amelia Pearson - home batteries

Domestic Violence is a sadly increasing feature of or society, but it isn't just the humans that are affected - pets get cought up in the tragedy too.

Domestic Violence is a sadly increasing feature of or society, but it isn't just the humans that are affected - pets get cought up in the tragedy too.

Lauren Roberts RSPCA  - pets and DV

Does the ambiet temperature affect the performance of car batteries, and if so how?

Does the ambiet temperature affect the performance of car batteries, and if so how?

Amelia Pearson Car batteries and cold

Monthly chat with member for Narracan, in which we discuss language in politics, late night sittings, the opening of the new metro tunnel and new ideas to speed the delivery of housing.

Monthly chat with member for Narracan, in which we discuss language in politics, late night sittings, the opening of the new metro tunnel and new ideas to speed the delivery of housing.

Wayne F June 2026 full

The cost of transition needs to be balanced against the costs caused by ongoing changes to the climate, and a recent report by Infrastructure Victoria highlights likely future costs.

The cost of transition needs to be balanced against the costs caused by ongoing changes to the climate, and a recent report by Infrastructure Victoria highlights likely future costs.

Amelia Pearson infrastructure costs of climate change

The team from VALID explore their ideas on managing the cost of living, including some savings tips!

The team from VALID explore their ideas on managing the cost of living, including some savings tips!

05_3BBR_VALID_cost of living

Returning veterans from military service often need support across a range of medical issues and Warragul RSL has taken on the issues from the ground up. Beginning with opening a tranquil garden to advocacy and support for those seeking from the department of veteran affairs they have set out to actively back their members.

Returning veterans from military service often need support across a range of medical issues and Warragul RSL has taken on the issues from the ground up. Beginning with opening a tranquil garden to advocacy and support for those seeking from the department of veteran affairs they have set out to actively back their members.

Ben Vahland Warragul RSL vets support

New rules for employment services, opportunities around the region and aligning applications to the problems of the employer. Simon is an employment consultant in the region.

New rules for employment services, opportunities around the region and aligning applications to the problems of the employer. Simon is an employment consultant in the region.

Simon Ortega employment changes

Regular catch up with the mayor, discussing staffing, rubbish costs and collection changes, new library / community centre, consultation on governance policy and more.

Regular catch up with the mayor, discussing staffing, rubbish costs and collection changes, new library / community centre, consultation on governance policy and more.

Kate Wilson Mayor Baw Baw Shire

A  significant outbreak of diptheria in central australia raises questions about why these diseases long time dormant are re-emerging, what contribution is made by the poor housing conditions and how we need to respond ourselves in regard to our own vaccination status.

A&nbsp; significant outbreak of diptheria in central australia raises questions about why these diseases long time dormant are re-emerging, what contribution is made by the poor housing conditions and how we need to respond ourselves in regard to our own vaccination status.

Prof Julian Rait re diptheria

Much discussion recently about how to get the most for our community from our gas production, raised options such as a tax on exports, reservation and so on. What might it mean?

Much discussion recently about how to get the most for our community from our gas production, raised options such as a tax on exports, reservation and so on. What might it mean?

Gas tax

Ben Haack is a founder and leader in the Australian Special Olympics. The team discuss the background and purpose of the games, and explore Ben's background and approach to life as a disabled person.

Ben Haack is a founder and leader in the Australian Special Olympics. The team discuss the background and purpose of the games, and explore Ben's background and approach to life as a disabled person.

VALID Disability access - Ben Haack

Recent research has investigated the views of under 16's about the social media ban - good and bad.

Recent research has investigated the views of under 16's about the social media ban - good and bad.

Social media and young people - what do they think?

World bee day is May 20, when we highlight the vital role bees and all pollinators play in ensuring we have food! Cormac Farrell is the Chair of the Australian World Bee Day steering committee, and the head volunteer beekeeper at Australia's Parliament. We chat about all that and especially discuss Australian native bees, who produce the world's most anti-bacterial honey!

World bee day is May 20, when we highlight the vital role bees and all pollinators play in ensuring we have food! Cormac Farrell is the Chair of the Australian World Bee Day steering committee, and the head volunteer beekeeper at Australia's Parliament. We chat about all that and especially discuss Australian native bees, who produce the world's most anti-bacterial honey!

Cormac Farrell Australian Parliament's Beekeeper on World Bee Day

There are several small and large things that we can do to make our houses more cosy. Many don't cost large amounts. We talk them through

There are several small and large things that we can do to make our houses more cosy. Many don't cost large amounts. We talk them through

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West Gippsland Week EXTRAS