Podcasts about Barwon Health

This week on Well Well Well, we explore the power of play and life-saving health interventions. Dr Phoebe Toups Dugas from Monash University joins us to discuss how games can be more than just entertainment—they can be spaces for identity exploration, community building, and inclusion for trans and queer players. We dive into what makes a game truly inclusive, how queer and trans gamers are shaping the future of game design, and why representation behind the scenes matters. Then, we turn our focus to harm reduction with Linda Cowan from Thorne Harbour Health, who breaks down everything you need to know about Naloxone—how it works, how to access it, and how this simple intervention can save lives in the face of Australia's ongoing overdose crisis. TGD Gaming Resources:  Published Papers: Designed & Discovered Euphoria: Insights from Trans-Femme Players' Experiences of Gender Euphoria in Video Games Analyzing Trans (Mis)Representation in Video Games to Remediate Gender Dysphoria Triggers Games Discussed: Celeste One night; hot springs Cyberpunk 2077 VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action Easy, Free Development Platforms: Twine Godot Naloxone Resources: Sesh.ed (Instagram)Follow @sesh.ed for down-to-earth, non-stigmatising drug education and harm reduction info. Overdose DayLearn how to administer naloxone and access overdose prevention resources: overdoseday.com TripSit Drug Combinations ChartCheck drug interactions and potentially dangerous combinations with this easy-to-use chart: combo.tripsit.me Drug Alerts (Victoria)Stay informed with alerts from VicHealth and Sesh.ed. You can also get SMS alerts direct to your phone via Barwon Health: mhdas.barwonhealth.org.au Free Naloxone at PharmaciesAccess naloxone for free through Victoria's Take Home Naloxone program—no prescription needed: health.vic.gov.au – Naloxone Program

In this episode, Associate Professor John Allan and Dr Rory Hutchinson interview recent recipients of RANZCP Foundation grants and scholarships, discussing their research projects, what inspired them to pursue psychiatric research, and the challenges and rewards of their work. Associate Professor Nicola Warren, Chair of the Committee for Research, also joins the conversation to explore what makes a successful grant, the importance of teamwork in research and the power of infectious curiosity! The RANZCP Foundation is the College charity and funds clinical research in psychiatry. Discover more: https://www.ranzcp.org/grants-awards-giving/ranzcp-foundation/about-the-foundation.Dr Sean Halstead is a trainee and is studying at the University of Queensland. He was awarded the inaugural Foundation Partners PhD scholarship for his research into the health burden of multiple chronic physical conditions in people living with severe mental illness. Dr Jacqueline Huber is a Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist at St Vincent's Hospital and is studying at the University of Sydney. She was awarded the 2024 Trisno Family PhD scholarship and for her research: Psychiatric Emergency Care Centres: what are they good for? Dr Yoon Kwon Choi is a trainee at the Queensland Centre of Excellence for Autism and Intellectual Disability at Mater Hospital. In 2024, he was awarded a Beverley Raphael New Investigator Grant for his research into the barriers faced by Korean-speaking people in Australia with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder in accessing healthcare. Dr Malcolm Forbes is a consultant psychiatrist and psychogeriatrician at Barwon Health. In 2022, he was awarded the Trisno Family PhD Scholarship for his research into the biological factors associated with depression in older Australians, with the aim of improving diagnosis and identifying new treatments. Associate Professor Nicola Warren is a neuropsychiatrist, Queensland Director of Psychiatry Training, and the Mental Health Course Coordinator at the University of Queensland. She was the recipient of the RANZCP Early Career Psychiatrist Award in 2019 and is the Chair of the RANZCP Committee for Research. RANZCP-Foundation-2024-Impact-Report.pdfTopic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics. The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement. By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

In this episode of Room 64 we are joined by Sharyn Milnes, iValidate Education Co-ordinator at Barwon Health and Joanna Leece, Partnering with Consumers Lead at Barwon Health.Sharyn and Joanna share their extensive knowledge about consumer (patient) engagement in medical decision making plus information about the project they are working on together that has a focus on supporting consumers to be active participants in their own care.Please take the opportunity to listen and share through your networks, families and friends to keep these conversations happening.

We are joined by Molly Carlile AM, Manager of PEPA & IPEPA Victoria (Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach), free Australia wide program that offers workshops and placements in the palliative approach to care. PEPA works closely with Barwon Health providing opportunities throughout the Barwon South West for workers in aged care and disability services.Molly shares her extensive knowledge and experience as the manager of the PEPA program from 20+ years working in palliative care, the importance of death literacy and the value of expanding our conversations and education in the palliative approach.For more information about the PEPA and IPEPA programs follow this link.Please take the opportunity to listen and share through your networks, families and friends to keep these conversations happening.

The first year when you can actually call yourself a doctor is obviously very important in a medical student's career. However, the application process for where you will start your prevocational years has previously been opaque and sometimes confusing. After a significant review to make the process fairer, the Postgraduate Medical Council of Victoria (PMCV) has made multiple changes to the application match process. In this episode hear from:Julie Hatty - CEO, Postgraduate Medical Council of VictoriaDr Adam Walsh, pre-vocational doctor at Barwon Health, Co-Chair of JMO Victoria, Melanie Vellios - pre-vocational workforce co-ordinator at the PMCV.This episode features advice on how to apply and preference the health services you would like to work for, including the Victorian Rural Preferential Allocation, and why the changes have been made.—For more information about the study and training opportunities across regional Victoria, head to the Monash Rural Health website.The North West Victoria and Gippsland Regional Training Hubs have commissioned this podcast to help medical students and junior doctors learn more about training and practising medicine in regional Australia.  Find your nearest Regional Training Hub here.

Sharyn Milnes joins the Room 64 podcast to discuss the iValidate program, an initiative from Barwon Health and Deakin University. iValidate is a unique and innovative program focusing on effective communication between medical professionals and their patients and families, with Sharyn working as the program's education co-ordinator.

Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, FSE:R9Q) CEO James Graham joins Proactive's Tylah Tully to discuss progress in a Phase II clinical trial for the topical gel RECCE® 327 (R327G). Recce has formally reached the halfway point, with 15 patients successfully dosed. The trial is assessing the efficacy of R327G against Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infections (ABSSSI), including diabetic foot infections and other wound infections, which are areas of significant unmet medical need. Early data shows that R327G is well tolerated, with promising antibacterial effects observed across a range of infections. The trial aims to enrol 30 participants by the end of 2024. The clinical study locations have expanded, now including Barwon Health, Australian Clinical Research Network NSW and ACRN Melbourne, increasing access to this novel treatment. The global ABSSSI market was valued at US$1.34 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to US$2.31 billion over the next decade. An interim clinical review is scheduled for mid-October 2024 with further results expected shortly thereafter. Graham expressed optimism about the trial's progress and the potential impact of R327G on the growing global healthcare need for effective treatments against drug-resistant bacterial infections. #ProactiveInvestors #ReccePharmaceuticals #ASX #R327G #Phase2Trial #ABSSSI #WoundInfections #DiabeticFootInfections #ClinicalTrial #AntibacterialGel #BroadSpectrumAntimicrobial #SkinInfections #DrugResistantBacteria #HealthcareInnovation #BarwonHealth #ClinicalResearch #Australia #InfectiousDiseases #BacterialInfections #MedicalResearch #Biotechnology #TGA #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Palliative Care nurse practitioner Meg Harrison speaks about the amazing work of the Cachexia Clinic, its positive impact on patients and their families, and how Barwon Health is a leader and innovator in this space. Please take the opportunity to listen and share through your networks to keep the conversations happening.

In this episode of Room 64, we are joined by Dr Michael Axtens. Michael works with Deakin University and Barwon Health and shares his knowledge of the background to palliative care and in particular the passionate vision of Dr Trevor Banks, a pioneer for hospice and palliative care in Geelong. Michael also talks about the important work of the iValidate Project and the benefits to patients, their families and medical teams in ensuring that patient values, priorities and choices are communicated effectively in palliative care. Read more at https://geelongcriticalcare.com.au/ivalidate/

Join the Radiotherapy team Miss Peri Neum and Training Wheels, as they discuss elite sport holistic care with specialist physiotherapist Dr Leanne Rath, in light of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The episode takes a slightly different direction as Associate Professor Dr Daniel O'Brien, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Barwon Health speaks on the Buruli Ulcer, spotlighting what it is and how to treat it.

A registrar is found asleep with his phone turned off during a serious emergency. In this episode of ‘Safeguarding Healthcare', host Dr David Rankin poses a scenario involving a senior obstetric registrar who fails to respond to urgent calls during what has been a quiet shift. Dr. Rachel Cheong, the Director of Medical Services at Barwon Health in Geelong, responds to the hypothetical, offering insights into the key issues of clinical safety, professional behaviour, and wider organizational implications. The discussion delves into immediate actions, investigations, and support for the staff involved. Dr. Cheong emphasizes the importance of maintaining a speaking-up culture and balancing confidentiality with public safety. Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the following Podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, and should not be considered health, legal or financial advice. The cases discussed in the Podcast may be specific to the speaker's organisation or location, and may not be applicable to other organisations, states, territories or countries. RACMA does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organisation presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. RACMA will not be held responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this Podcast. The Podcast may contain descriptions of health incidents that may be graphic and triggering for some people, so listener discretion is advised.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message.This is an edited version of our 2020 two-part podcast Celebrating PARCs, hosted by Chief Marketing Officer Robyn Haydon.Prevention and Recovery Care services (PARCs) are short and extended residential and day programs that provides 24-hour support in a “home-like” environment to people experiencing mental ill health and whose recovery can be supported without hospital admission. PARCs also supports people discharged from hospital who are not quite ready to return home.ermha365 delivers PARCs in South Yarra, Barwon and Warrnambool for partners Alfred Health, Barwon Health and Southwest Healthcare.Guests: Karenza Louis-Smith (ermha365 CEO), Sally Wall, Senior Manager, Mental Health, Forensic and Community Services, Kez and Sharon (PARC participants).ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Helplines (Australia):Lifeline 13 11 14QLIFE 1800 184 52713 YARN 13 92 76Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Recce Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:RCE, OTC:RECEF) CEO James Graham joins Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio after the company obtained Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial of RECCE® 327 (R327) Gel for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). This trial aims to position R327 Gel as a broad-spectrum treatment for various bacterial skin infections, including complicated skin and soft tissue infections. The trial is an open-label efficacy study and exploratory evaluation designed to assess the systemic bioavailability of single and/or multiple doses of the R327 topical gel applied to ABSSSI, including diabetic foot infections, necrotising fasciitis, and post-operative wound infections. The study seeks to gather critical data on the gel's effectiveness in treating a wide range of ABSSSI conditions. Graham stated that obtaining HREC approval is a significant milestone for the company, highlighting their history of successful approvals and the dedication of their clinical and research teams. The company collaborates with Barwon Health to conduct the trial, enabling access to a diverse patient population and providing valuable insights into the gel's performance across various ABSSSI conditions. Site initiation has begun, with the first patients expected to be dosed in the third quarter of the year. This study builds on previous clinical results from testing R327 on infected burn wounds and diabetic foot infections, under the TGA Special Access Scheme Category A initiative. The centralised study approach aims to address a broad range of unmet medical needs in the topical bacterial infection landscape. ABSSSIs pose a significant challenge to the healthcare system, exacerbated by the rise of antimicrobial resistance, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Diabetic patients are at high risk of skin infections and poor outcomes from ABSSSI. The global ABSSSI treatment market was valued at US$7.3 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach US$26 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% from 2019 to 2032. #ProactiveInvestors #ASX #ReccePharmaceuticals, #R327Gel, #ABSSSI, #ClinicalTrial, #Phase2, #HRECApproval, #BacterialInfections, #SkinInfections, #DiabeticFootInfections, #NecrotisingFasciitis, #WoundInfections, #BarwonHealth, #AntimicrobialResistance, #MRSA, #TopicalTreatment, #Healthcare, #PharmaceuticalResearch, #TGA, #InfectionTreatment, #MedicalResearch #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Room 64 is joined by Jill Mann from Barwon Health's Advance Care Planning team, who shares her experience and the role of the Advance Care Planning program in supporting people to plan for future health, care and medical treatments. The program identifies goals, values and medical preferences where individual needs and priorities are documented for the future. Who would make medical treatment decisions for you if you were too sick to do this for yourself? For more information about Advance Care Planning through Barwon Health, visit www.barwonhealth.org.au/services-departments/advance-care-planning or phone 4215 7723.

Room 64 is joined by members of the McKellar Singing Group, as part of the Palliative Care program at Barwon Health. This choir came together through grief and now sings in the McKellar Chapel, celebrating a generosity of spirit through music. “Bringing a group of bereaved people together... creates a great layer of comfort and hope.”

Clinical nurse coordinator Robyn Matheson joins the podcast to talk about running Barwon Health's Pal@Home program, which won a Victorian Public Health Care Award in the category of “improving the integration of care for patients with chronic and complex conditions”. During Palliative Care Week, it is important to reflect on the exceptional palliative care service provided by Barwon Health and in this case the Pal@Home team – the difference they make to people's lives simply by giving their patients choice.

Our guest for this episode is Martha Gatwech, a young women from Melbourne's south east.Martha, who is South Sudanese Australian, is also a podcaster who talks about the realities of being a young woman, racism, mental health and finding your authentic self.Martha's podcast is BROKEN RHYTHM.If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Marcelle Mogg, CEO of Mental Health Victoria is our guest for this episode.Mental Health Victoria is the peak body for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria.Mental Health Victoria drives policy, advocacy, workforce training, best practice…and much more. Any organisation that operates within, or intersects with, the mental health system in Victoria - and ermha365 is one of these - can become members of Mental Health Victoria to connect with others, collaborate and contribute to policy development.  MHV's purpose is to ensure that people living with a mental illness can access effective and appropriate treatment and community support to enable them to participate fully in society. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

“When we think about the human animal bond there's no time that we're more vulnerable than when we're facing the loss of a pet.” In this conversation for World Veterinary Day, Dr Alicia Kennedy from Cherished Pets shares her experiences working in the unique area of palliative veterinary care.   Alicia also discusses ways in which Cherished Pets helps support Barwon Health patients who are at the end of life to ensure that their pet will be cared for after their death. She offers insight into how important it is to include pets and to honour the human animal bond when supporting people planning for end of life. The peace of mind that people feel knowing their pets will be loved and looked after when they are no longer able to, is immeasurable.”   #CherishedPets  #TheSocial HeartedVet  #PalliativeCareVictoria  #PalliativeCareAustralia #WorldVeterinaryDay

Rod Hannifey's been driving B-double trucks for decades. He's driven millions of kilometres over that time, all across Australia. Rod came to my attention when I was researching wellbeing and the Truck Driving industry. Rod's a well-known advocate in this space. He's currently the President of the National Road Freighters Association, he contributes to magazines radio and online for the industry and he's a Churchill Fellow – which is a worldwide, prestigious fellowship set up in Sir Winston Churchill's name where people selected travel overseas to conduct research in their chosen field. Rod's focus was heavy vehicle road safety best practice. Rod's made advocating for himself and his fellow truck drivers a hobby and it's become a passion. MORE INFO:Rod's Facebook page Audiobooks for the RoadRod's TRUCKRIGHT blogDriving Health Reasearch  Monash University research finds poor truck driver health could cost Australia $2.5 billionHealth in Gear 1800 464 327 (24/7 support)If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Satellite Foundation is focused on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people where a family member, like a parent or sibling has a mental illness or mental health challenges and the youth they support are aged 8-25 and live in Victoria, Australia.  CEO Rose Cuff and Youth Coordinator Mia Boonen are the guests for this episode.Find out more about Satellite Foundation online or or phone 1800 973 444You can follow Satellite Foundation on social media:Instagram - @satellite_foundationFacebook -  facebook.com/satellitefoundation If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Accumulation of fat in the liver (hepatosteatosis) and muscle (myosteatosis) affects normal physiological functioning, leading to poorer health outcomes. But what is the concurrence of these two conditions in the general population, and are there common underlying mechanisms? Professor Julie Pasco and colleagues at Deakin University and Barwon Health in Australia investigate these metabolic alterations in a population-based study providing vital clinical insight. Their results suggest fat build-up in the liver seems to co-exist with fat accumulation in skeletal muscle, and such individuals are more likely to have sarcopenia (reduced skeletal muscle mass and strength).Read more in Research OutreachRead the original article:  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00223-021-00939-9

Dr Ahona Guha is a Melbourne-based forensic and clinical psychologist. She works with survivors of abuse and those who live with trauma.Ahona also works with perpetrators of harmful behaviours to assess risk, and provides treatment to reduce the risk they pose to others — and she has a deep understanding of the psychological and social factors that cause people to abuse others. Ahona has written her first book RECLAIM: Understanding complex trauma and those who abuse.MORE INFO:Ahona's websiteAhona on Twitter @drahonaguha and Instagram @drahonaguhaA broad definition of trauma is useful; an open-ended one isn't (Psyche, May 2022)What people ask when they find out I'm a forensic psychologist (SBS Voices, March 2023)If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)Blue Knot Foundation - empowering recovery from complex traumaFREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service providerCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Alan Tomkins who is an ambassador for the Burn Chef Project, which was set up in the UK in 2019 to eradicate mental health stigma within hospitality.Alan was a chef for 22 years before finally leaving the industry he loved after he experienced significant impacts on his mental health. Now he's using his living experience to work in mental health and recently started work at ermha365 as a Carer Respite Facilitator.MORE INFO:Alan's Facebook Page: Mental Health and the Hospitality industryBurnt Chef Project - Committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by focussing on people's wellbeing first.Experiencing burnout? Here's what to do about it via The Black Dog InstituteThe clip you heard at the start of the episode is from a film called boiling point starring british actor Stephen Graham. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service provider CREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We recognise people with lived experience who contribute to GET REAL podcast, and those who love, support and care for them. We recognise their strength, courage and unique perspective as a vital contribution so that we can learn, grow and achieve better outcomes together.

Our guest for this episode is Brianna Pauuwe who lives in the United States and advocates for and supports people with disabilities, with a focus on fitness, wellbeing and community for people who use wheelchairs.Brianna herself uses a wheelchair, after a life-altering car crash in 2011 when she drove under the influence of alcohol. She owns this experience and says she thinks it actually saved her life and gave her a purpose.She now works for the Wheel with Me Foundation that supports people with disabilities, including through the world's first fitness app Wheel With Me Fitness - made for wheelchair users by wheelchair users. We'll have details in the show notes so you can find out more.And Brianna is passionate about accessibility and doing the things she loves like attending music festivals…and encouraging others to do the same.She is also really open in talking about relationships and intimacy for people with disabilities.  You can find Brianna on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bribabe16Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bribabe16/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brigrace90If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service provider https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mhwlocal#find-your-nearest-serviceCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of

Our guest for this episode is Elfy Scott, a Sydney-based journalist whose work has appeared in Buzz Feed Australia, Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Junkee and VICE. Elfy has just released her first book called THE ONE THING WE'VE NEVER SPOKEN ABOUT: EXPOSING OUR UNTOLD MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS. It's an incredibly engaging and compelling book. part-memoir about Elfy's living experience and that of her mum, who lives with Schizophrenia. It's also a journalistic delve into why there's still massive barriers for people who experience mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder…to name a few.More episodes on complex mental health:Heidi Everett – writing fearlessly about my psych realityJacqueline Ellwood - Living through sexual and domestic violence and my bipolar diagnosis at age 42 Vietnam Veteran Dave Morgan - My battle with PTSD and keeping hope If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode you can contact:Lifeline on 13 11 1413 YARN on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)SANE Australia on 1800 187 263Bipolar Australia FREE mental health support is available in Victoria through Mental Health and Wellbeing Local services. All support is free, and you do not need a referral from your doctor to access help.  ermha365, in partnership with Barwon Health, Wellways Australia  and Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative provide services in the Greater Geelong-Queenscliffe area, 12-14 Thompson Road, North Geelong. Find your local service provider https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/mhwlocal#find-your-nearest-serviceCREDITSProduced and hosted by Emily Webb, ermha365 Advocacy and External Communications Advisor with Karenza Louis-Smith, CEO ermha365.ermha365 provides mental health and disability support for people in Victoria and the Northern Territory. Find out more about our services at our website.Follow ermha365 on social media:FACEBOOK - @ermhaorgTWITTER - @ermha365INSTAGRAM - @ermha365ermha365 acknowledges that our work in the community takes place on the Traditional Lands of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and therefore respectfully recognise their Elders, past and present, and the ongoing Custodianship of the Land and Water by all Members of these Communities.We re

As we see more patients who have had Covid-19, we ask psychiatrist, Dr. Imaan Alaidroos, to speak with us about the neuropsychiatric impact of the disease. In this episode, Dr. Alaidroos explains the mechanisms behind the neuropsychiatric symptoms and the specific neuropsychiatric symptoms that have been associated with Covid-19. Hosts: Alan, Toshia Guest: Imaan Alaidroos, MD References: 1.Méndez, R, Balanzá-Martínez, V, Luperdi, SC, Estrada, I, Latorre, A, González-Jiménez, P, Feced, L, Bouzas, L, Yépez, K, Ferrando, A, Hervás, D, Zaldívar, E, Reyes, S, Berk, M, Menéndez, R (La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia; Health Research Institute La Fe, Valencia; University of Barcelona, Barcelona, University of Valencia, CIBERSAM, Valencia; La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital, Valencia; University of Valencia, Valencia; Health Research Institute La Fe, Valencia, Spain; Barwon Health, Deakin University, Geelong; The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Center for Biomedical Research Network in Respiratory Diseases (CIBERES), Madrid, Spain). Short-term neuropsychiatric outcomes and quality of life in COVID-19 survivors. J Intern Med 2021; 290: 621– 631. 2.Nakamura, Z. M., Nash, R. P., Laughon, S. L., & Rosenstein, D. L. (2021). Neuropsychiatric Complications of COVID-19. Current psychiatry reports, 23(5), 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11920-021-01237-9 3.Banerjee, D., & Viswanath, B. (2020). Neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19 and possible pathogenic mechanisms: Insights from other coronaviruses. Asian journal of psychiatry, 54, 102350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2020.102350 4.Borah, P., Deb, P. K., Chandrasekaran, B., Goyal, M., Bansal, M., Hussain, S., Shinu, P., Venugopala, K. N., Al-Shar'i, N. A., Deka, S., & Singh, V. (2021). Neurological Consequences of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Concurrence of Treatment-Induced Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events in COVID-19 Patients: Navigating the Uncharted. Frontiers in molecular biosciences, 8, 627723. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2021.627723 5.Jansen van Vuren, E., Steyn, S. F., Brink, C. B., Möller, M., Viljoen, F. P., & Harvey, B. H. (2021). The neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19: Interactions with psychiatric illness and pharmacological treatment. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine& pharmacotherapie, 135, 111200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2020.111200 6.Roy, D., Ghosh, R., Dubey, S., Dubey, M. J., Benito-León, J., & Kanti Ray, B. (2021). Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic. The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques, 48(1), 9–24. https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2020.173

In this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, George is speaking with Therese Clark from Barwon Health to find out how people with disability (PWD) can access free rapid antigen tests (RAT) through the Victorian Government Disability Liaison Officer service.

Billy is doing Dry July - but it's affecting his performance!, Friday Flashback - Stiffler's Mom and Billy, Billy's Fruity Friday Joke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Room 64, we acknowledge NAIDOC Week with Deeanna's story about her mum Mary, both proud indigenous women, and their experience in the Palliative Care Unit at Barwon Health. Deeanna shares her mum's story of life and death, and how as a family they were able to say goodbye to Mary in their own home with love, flowers and a beautifully hand-painted coffin, according to Mary's wishes.

As part of Palliative Care Week, Barwon Health chief executive Frances Diver talks about the role of palliative care in the wider organisation, as well as the importance of encouraging conversations in the community about death and dying.

Thriving Geelong - People With Purpose Podcast is brought to you by the Geelong Chamber of Commerce. Geelong Chamber CEO Ben Flynn chats with thriving Geelong business leaders. In this episode from the 19th of May 2020 we hear from Frances Diver, Chief Executive, Barwon Health.

In line with Advance Care Planning Week, Marilyn Dolling talks about how the death of her husband Roger showed the value of Advance Care Planning, spending time with him in Barwon Health’s Palliative Care Unit, and the importance of family. Interviewed by Christine Brooks and Jen Walsh.

Vol 214, Issue 4: 22 February 2021. Associate Professor Steven Moylan is Clinical Director of Barwon Health in Geelong. He talks about the challenges to Victoria's mental health reforms, to accompany his MJA Perspective. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.

English transcript here. I read through my daily Google News Alert about stroke a couple months back and came across an article about the Mobile CT scanner. It's designed to mount in ambulances and aircraft. It helps the medical team confirm a stroke diagnosis and start treatment even before the patient gets to the hospital. I reached out to one of the designers and that ushered me into the fascinating world of Drs. Nyein Chan Aung and Thinn Thinn Khine. Bio Photo by James HH Morgan Nyein is an industrial designer, design researcher and artist. He has given himself a mission to "Make Cool Stuff", and has been following that mission since 2005. As a result, he's won several major design awards for products in aerospace, healthcare and camping. He's currently a senior design researcher at Monash University's Design Health Collab, where he oversees the design of high-impact healthcare services and products. Thinn Thinn is an endocrinologist specializing in geriatrics endocrinology. She's been practicing medicine since 2006, and has worked in Myanmar, Jamaica, the US and Australia. She received multiple scholarships and travelling fellowships to be trained as a physician-scientist in the field of the endocrinology in ageing. Thinn Thinn is also a visual artist. She's exhibited her work in multiple solo art exhibitions in Victoria, and raised funds to support geriatric medicine, aged care mental health and palliative care departments in Monash Health and Barwon Health. Mobile CT Scanner The mobile CT Scanner, developed by Monash University and Micro-X mounts in an ambulance, aircraft, or other vehicle. When the EMTs suspect a stroke, they can bring the patient to the vehicle, do the scan, and start heading to the hospital. While they're on the way, they can transmit those image on ahead so the hospital staff knows what's happening and can stage the appropriate resources. A remote neurologist could even instruct the EMTs to begin the appropriate treatment. You can read more about the system here: https://www.monash.edu/mada/news/2020/new-ct-scanner-speeds-up-stroke-diagnosis Palliative Care Unit The death of Thinn Thinn's mother from stroke inspired the couple to make things easier for others going through these circumstances. The design the Palliative Care Unit. It's a piece of furniture that can be rolled into a patient's room so family members can sleep there when the COVID-19 situation  is under  control. In the interim, it's a place to support video conferencing and personal items from the patient's home. You can see more in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S1ooI2IHcE&ab_channel=NyeinAung Art Tram Project Melbourne invited artists to submit work to be featured on trams (street cars) that travel around the city in 2019. It was the perfect project for Nyein to submit the portrait he did of Thinn Thinn sipping tea at the Supper Inn Chinese Restaurant. You can see Thinn Thinn's face zipping around the city larger than life in this video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYBcERruqkU&ab_channel=MelbourneInternationalArtsFestival Books Nyein referenced a couple book in our conversation. Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator who's written a book about how to negotiate in everyday life. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "currentlybill-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "0062407805"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "08f7668ad61d3230d3cd077558f74830"; //z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US Walter Isaacson is a historian who wrote about Leonardo da Vinci and The Last Supper. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "currentlybill-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "1501139169"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "4b1b3286bbe651d6fef62f67df0d890d"; //z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US (Affiliate links) Hack of the Week Thinn Thinn's recommendation is to consider the whole person. Regardless of the condition leading to disability, we are all, first and foremost, people with lives, history, families (genetic or chosen), and dreams. It's easy to get caught up in the specific medical details of a brain injury, but focusing exclusively on that misses the core needs of the person. Whether the medical situation is recovery oriented or palliatively oriented, the whole person is what matters. Links Where do we go from here? Check out Nyein and Thinn Thinn's website to learn more about this power couple. For more books and gadgets, check out the Strokecast Gift Guide at http://Strokecast.com/GiftGuide. Don't get best…get better.  

As part of delivering holistic healthcare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners work with many other health professionals to protect the public, and especially their communities. Tash Miles talks to Health Practitioners and their colleagues to find out what this collaboration means to them and community, and the potential for the future. Listen to an insightful discussion with Renee Owen, Program Manager, Aboriginal Health at Barwon Health, Mandy Miller, Midwife, Koori Maternity Service, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Dr Ed Poliness, GP, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and Damien Rigney, Registered nurse and Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Aboriginal Health Council South Australia. Each guest brings a range of perspectives, centred around a strong connection and acknowledgment of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in our healthcare system. If you have questions or feedback about the podcast, email communications@ahpra.gov.au. You can also listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and by searching ‘Taking Care' in your podcast player.

As part of delivering holistic healthcare, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners work with many other health professionals to protect the public, and especially their communities. Tash Miles talks to Health Practitioners and their colleagues to find out what this collaboration means to them and community, and the potential for the future. Listen to an insightful discussion with Renee Owen, Program Manager, Aboriginal Health at Barwon Health, Mandy Miller, Midwife, Koori Maternity Service, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Dr Ed Poliness, GP, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative and Damien Rigney, Registered nurse and Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Aboriginal Health Council South Australia. Each guest brings a range of perspectives, centred around a strong connection and acknowledgment of the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners in our healthcare system.If you have questions or feedback about the podcast, email communications@ahpra.gov.au.You can also listen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and by searching ‘Taking Care’ in your podcast player.

We are chatting again via zoom with: - Naomi Lettieri, who is the Community Liaison Nurse at Anam Cara House Colac, and Jenni Polley from Barwon Health Carer Support about National Carers Week 2020. Barwon Health Carer Respite & Carelink Services Phone: (03) 4215 7600 Barwon Health Carer Support www.carersvictoria.org.au- New Number - 1800 514 845 Anam CAra Colac - 03 5233 8203 www.anamcarahousecolac.org.au

Barwon Health's palliative care co-director Dr Ian Grant shares experiences about specialising in end-of-life care, and why he decided to work as a doctor looking after people rather than treating diseases.

Humans in Geelong founder Jacqui Bennett spoke to the program about this year’s virtual Humans in Geelong Expo. The virtual expo will feature videos from: Martin Cutter the CEO of the City of Greater Geelong VC Iain Martin of Deakin University Prof Steven Moylan of Barwon Health – who welcomes us to the uplifting start to Mental Health Month for our region Kuranda Seyit of Forum on Australia’s Islamic Relations (FAIR) running a youth forum – How to beat the Covid blues. Bethany and Humans in Geelong writing competition awards will be announced Breatheablueocean – the Banksy of Barwon Heads Tourism Geelong and the Bellarine Geelong Cats Football Club Geelong Arts Centre To find out more out register visit Eventbrite The post Humans in Geelong Expo goes virtual for 2020 appeared first on Mitchell's Front Page.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year that aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. We are chatting again via zoom with:- Craig Harvey who is the Harm Reduction Coordinator at Barwon Health Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services, Misty Collins who is an AOD Care and Recovery/Overdose Prevention Clinician with the Stepping Up Consortium, And Nick Sourlos, a Clinical Pharmacist at Colac Area Health. Contacts: Barwon Health - 1800 196 850 Stepping Up - Referral via Barwon Health - 1300 094 187 Direct Line - 1800 888 236 Family Drug Support - 1300 368 186

Clinical nurse consultant Jill Carter talks about her experiences with palliative care, and how Barwon Health is able to tailor end-of-life care and experiences to meet the individual needs of a patient.

Ben Flynn and Frances Diver share a talk about Geelong and Barwon Health

The team aspect of perioperative care is an essential element, this piece gets into the details as thought leaders and key opinion makers engage with the debate regarding how that actually works in practice. Moderated by Ross Kerridge, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia, often cited as 'the father of Modern Perioperative Medicine'; the panel consists of, Charlie Corke, Associate Professor, Senior Intensive Care Specialist, Barwon Health, Kerin Fielding, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, Australia School of Medicine, Sydney and Don Campbell, Professor of Medicine at Monash University and Head of General Medicine at Southern Health.

The team aspect of perioperative care is an essential element, this piece gets into the details as thought leaders and key opinion makers engage with the debate regarding how that actually works in practice. Moderated by Ross Kerridge, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Australia, often cited as 'the father of Modern Perioperative Medicine'; the panel consists of, Charlie Corke, Associate Professor, Senior Intensive Care Specialist, Barwon Health, Kerin Fielding, Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, Australia School of Medicine, Sydney and Don Campbell, Professor of Medicine at Monash University and Head of General Medicine at Southern Health.

Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga chats with Kellie O’Callaghan about governance challenges and one of her passions, putting consumers at the heart of governance and how boards can respectfully engage with community stakeholders. We’re looking at you social media.The conversation between Kellie and Helga will also touch on the importance working through the uncomfortable topics around the board table, embracing disruptors and non-traditional leaders.Kelly is recognised for her strong leadership in health, community services and governance. She's a well respected community leader and influencer with a passion for health, consumer and community engagement.Kelly served for many years as the Chair of Regional Health Service board is a long serving elected Councillor and former Mayor. She has served on a range of state boards and committees. She’s a proud Gippslander who has navigated being the centre of Facebook live meetings with respect for her community - but how does she cope with all those trolls?Boards Kellie is on:Better Care Victoria (Also Chair of Consumer Advisory Committee) - https://www.bettercare.vic.gov.au/Gippsland Primary Health Network - https://www.gphn.org.au/Latrobe City Council, Councillor (Former Mayor) - http://www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/HomeRegional Development Australia - https://www.rda.gov.au/Contact Kellie or find out more about her: On Twitter: @KellieOc or https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellie-o-callaghan-20909258/Resources Kellie mentions:Barwon Health’s response to ransomware attack: https://twitter.com/BarwonHealth/status/1178832227108577280Victorian Health Boards are now open for applications (and close Monday 2nd December) via Get on Board - Victoria - https://getonboard.vic.gov.au/Queensland Health Boards are also now open for applications (until 15th November) - https://hhb.uandu.com/FOR MORE INFORMATION:Join the Take on Board community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TakeOnBoard/Follow along on Twitter: @TakeOnBoardFor more information about Helga Svendsen: https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/Interested in working with Helga? https://www.helgasvendsen.com.au/workwithmeTo contact Helga: helga@helgasvendsen.com.au

The first speaker is Cynthia from Barwon Health Carer Support Service who explains some of the different supports in place for carers, such as the Carers Gateway, making memories and 'life books'.For more information phone 1800 052 222 or visit https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/services-departments/aged-care-services/carer-supportThis podcast recording is a special partnership between 'Community Connect' and '921 on OCR FM'

Today we are chatted about "R U OK? Day" which is on the 12th September each year. In the studio we have Leonora (aka Leo) Coolhaas who is a Mental Health Promotion Officer with Barwon Health, and Rebecca (aka Beck) Veale, a Customer Service Officer with Wellways Australia on the phone from Geelong. This year's "R U OK? Day" is encouraging everyone to: Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut & Ask R U OK? To find out about events and more at Wellways enquiries@wellways.org www.wellways.org Call 1300 111 400 The dates for the My Recovery group - Tuesday 8th October until Tuesday 10th December 1-4pm (10 weeks). The Women's group - Wednesday 9th October - Wednesday 13th November (6 weeks). Don't forget that your G.P. is your first port of call.

Jacqui White joins the discussion to talk about the future of end-of-life care as Barwon Health's palliative care program manager, the discomfort most people experience when discussing death, and how to involve and engage the community with a better understanding of dying.Presented by Christine Brooks and Dominic BlackProduced by Christine Brooks, Jen Walsh and Dominic BlackSpecial thanks to Jill Carter, Melanie Davies, Dr Ian Grant, Jonathan Muller, Sue Ritter, Jacqui White and the Barwon Health Palliative Care Unit.Thanks also to Dianne Johnston for transcribing all the interviews.

"Perioperative shared decision making, does it exist?" - this engaging and provocative talk challenges perioperative practitioners to consider the realities of the life choices being made, sometimes at the bedside. The book mentioned at the end of the talk is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Letting-Go-plan-good-death-ebook/dp/B0798255H9 Presented by Charlie Corke, Associate Professor, Senior Intensive Care Specialist, Barwon Health. -- Brought to you by the Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group (SIG) in association with the Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine and the Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand at the 7th annual Australasian Symposium of Perioperative Medicine. The Perioperative Medicine Special Interest Group (SIG) has three aims; improve patient safety and outcomes, share knowledge and collaborate with specialty groups, develop the specialty of perioperative medicine with various craft groups. For more information follow this link here: http://www.anzca.edu.au/fellows/special-interest-groups/perioperative-medicine

Christine Brooks shares her experiences in Room 64, where her mother Evelyn spent her final three weeks in palliative care. Christine discusses the way they spent Evelyn's final days together, her interactions with Barwon Health staff, and preparing for the death of a loved one.Presented by Christine Brooks and Dominic BlackProduced by Christine Brooks, Jen Walsh and Dominic BlackSpecial thanks to Jill Carter, Melanie Davies, Dr Ian Grant, Jonathan Muller, Sue Ritter, Jacqui White and the Barwon Health Palliative Care Unit.Thanks also to Dianne Johnston for transcribing all the interviews.Music in Part 1: ArcticPodington Bearsoundofpicture.comUsed under license (license holder Michael Black)

Louise Segan Louise is Cardiology Registrar at Barwon Health, Key Contributor and Member of the Women in Cardiology ("WIC") Working Group and a Research Fellow at Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute   WIC are working towards better representation of female cardiologists in senior positions and greater numbers of women in cardiology. Learn more at womenincardiology.com.au The Purpose Sign up to our monthly email (called 'The Purpose') for details of our months podcasts, upcoming events, discounts and opportunities Podcast Review Do you love the pod? Vote with your feet (or fingers in this case) by leaving us a review and comments here via the iTunes Store! Support the show.

Hosts: Ed Brown, Penny Dumsday, Mick Vagg 00:02:13 How serious is the opioid crisis in Australia? What's being done about it, and what new painkillers are on the horizon? Pain Specialist Professor Mick Vagg gives us the run down. 00:22:15 20 million years ago, dolphins had really long snouts - the question is why? What evolutionary pressures led to their evolution, and what caused them to become extinct? 00:28:11 Are chimpanzees selfish? Do they readily cooperate? A study on chimpanzees in the Republic of Congo found they often make decisions that benefit others faster than ones that help themselves.   Associate Professor Mick Vagg is Clinical Senior Lecturer at Deakin University School of Medicine, and Pain Specialist at Barwon Health.   This episode contains traces of John Oliver talking shady business practices which have contributed to the US Opioids Crisis.  

In this episode we’ll be discussing the issues faced by caregivers of people with a mental illness and how to reduce carer burden, as well as the development of novel therapies with Professor Michael Berk. Michael is the Alfred Deakin Chair of Psychiatry at Deakin University and Barwon Health, where he heads the IMPACT Strategic Research Centre. (0:49) Why the focus on the role of the caregiver? (2:05) Issues faced by caregivers (3:34) Ways that caregivers can look after themselves (4:43) What are the steps to reduce caregiver burden? (6:05) What do partners, family and friends of someone with a mental illness want to know? (8:08) What supports are being developed for caregivers (10:47) Novel therapies in mental health care (14:30) Stigma and mental illness (16:26) Benefits from supporting caregivers (17:38) IMPACT research centre and work they do (19:08) Research trials currently being undertaken Useful Links: http://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/michael-berk http://www.bipolarcaregivers.org/ http://www.deakin.edu.au/impact At the time of publication, GMHBA have provided current, evidence-based information, however information contained in these podcasts should not be relied on as a substitute for professional medical advice. Views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the view of GMHBA and we make no representation regarding the quality, accuracy or completeness of the information. GMHBA is not liable for any loss or damage suffered arising out of the reliance on the information, text, photos or advertisements used in this podcast, except that which cannot be excluded by law. All materials appearing in GMHBA’s Healthier Together podcast is copyright.

In Episode 56, Stuart McCullough goes on the road to film our new series of podcasts – the Member Spotlight – in which he stops at Barwon Health, to talk to Sharelle McGuirk, Koorie Workforce Officer at the newly established Aboriginal Health Unit. This week’s episode takes a look at the importance of the Welcome to Country acknowledgement, the benefits of establishing and centralising the unit in one office and creating an environment that fosters comfort and support to Aboriginal people. Finally, they discuss how the Aboriginal Health Unit is working to improve Aboriginal employment in healthcare fields, breaking down systematic and historical limitations and paving the way for a culturally inclusive workforce. Watch Episode 56 here -https://tinyurl.com/vhia-episode56 Discussion starts at the 2.22 time mark.

Jane and Dan spoke to Garth Birdsey, Senior clinician pharmacist at Barwon Health. We asked Garth about: Real world experience with DOACs in special patient groups  Concerns about under-dosing patients with DOACs Optimal use of beta-blockers and why metoprolol 12.5 mg bd is often inappropriate in IHD

Richard Grills, Urological Surgeon, MBBS, FRACS Director - Urolological Surgery, Barwon Health, University Hospital Geelong Richard is the winner of the Abbvie Platinum trophy, Research Innovation. Talking Urology is proudly supported by Ipsen.

Associate Professor Neil Orford is an intensive care specialist and Director of Intensive Care at University Hospital Geelong. Neil is the clinical lead for the i-Validate program. In this podcast he discusses this collaboration between Barwon Health and Deakin University which aims to improve patient-centred end-of-life care through training in clinical communication.

Dr Olivia Dean, a Deakin Medical School researcher based at Barwon Health in Geelong. Her and her team of medical researches have found an antioxidant that is an effective treatment for bipolar depression.

Geelong-based researcher Dr Sharon Brennan who has found that healthy bones around the spine and hips may be associated with healthy knee joints; a breakthrough that could lead to better ways to deal with osteoarthritis. She has been working under the supervision of Deakin University’s Associate Professor Julie Pasco at Barwon Health.

Nutritionist Belinda Trupkovic is a Deakin Alumni who studied a Science Degree in Health Promotion then Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics is currently working at Barwon Health.

Julie Pasco who is a clinical associate professor in the School of Medicine at Deakin has currently been working on a research

Link between depressive and anxiety symptoms and a reduction in bone mineral density. An interview with Deakin University researcher Lana Williams, who has taken part in a recent study confirming a link between depressive and anxiety symptoms and a reduction in bone mineral density.

Belinda Trupkovic is a Deakin Alumni who is currently working at Barwon Health as a nutritionist.