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GPs in a PodEpisode 39: Parkinson's disease - with Michelle Stafford and Arianne Valerio (Metro South Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Arianne Valerio, a neurologist with Metro South Health, and Michelle Stafford, formerly with Parkinson's Queensland.More than 44,000 Queenslanders are living with Parkinson's disease - a number that continues to rise as our population ages. They discuss diagnosis and motor symptoms, red flags, demographics and trends, referrals, management, and more.ResourcesParkinson's Queensland: Education & Training for Health ProfessionalsParkinson's Queensland: Referral Form2025-07-2923 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 38: Eating disorders - with Amara Brennan and Dr Nishanth Jayarajan (West Moreton Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Amara Brennan and Dr Nishanth Jayarajan from the West Moreton Health Eating Disorder Speciality Service. The service provides assessment, treatment, education, and secondary consultation for patients affected by eating disorders.ResourcesWest Moreton HealthPathways: Eating Disorder Referrals2025-07-1531 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 37: Rural medical education – with Dr Robert HeffernanIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Robert Heffernan.Dr Heffernan is a GP and practice owner in Toowoomba, GP Career Guide, and the Clinical Lead for Griffith’s LongLook Program, which sees fourth year medical students undergo placements in rural placements across the Darling Downs. They discuss medical education and placements, student-patient relationships, and the benefits and challenges of medical student mentorship.ResourcesGeneral Practice Supervision AustraliaGriffith University: Rural Clinical SchoolUniversity of Queensland: Rural Clinical School2025-07-0119 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 36: Refugee Health Part 3 - with Dr Rachel Claydon (Mater Health)To end our Refugee Week series, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Rachel Claydon. Clinically, Dr Claydon practices as a GP at the Mater’s Asylum Seeker GP Clinic working with people seeking asylum who have lodged an application for protection visa, but don’t yet have Medicare. Non-clinically, Dr Claydon is a GP SMO and Chair of the Queensland Clinical Advisory Group with the Refugee Health Network of Queensland, a statewide network that supports the provision of quality care to those with a refugee background. Dr Tanusha and Dr Claydon discuss the various Mater Refugee and...2025-06-1929 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 35: Refugee Health Part 2 - with Elizabeth Laverty (Multicultural Australia)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Elizabeth Laverty, who is a Refugee Health Officer with Multicultural Australia, the leading humanitarian settlement provider in Queensland. Based in Toowoomba and Springfield, Multicultural Australia provides new arrivals with settlement services, such as housing, and access to education programs, training and employment assistance in the regions. Toowoomba is home to the largest community of Yazidi refugees outside of Europe, with over 6,000.ResourcesMulticultural Australia – Services Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma2025-06-1723 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 34: Refugee Health - with Amale Hussein (Settlement Services International)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Amale Hussein, a Refugee Health Nurse with Settlement Services International (SSI). Based in Goodna, Amale supports referred new arrival individuals and families in the Ipswich region to navigate the healthcare system. Amale speaks to the barriers that refugees face in healthcare, including cultural and language differences, and distrust of healthcare professionals due to prior experiences.With a refugee background herself, Amale also shares her journey to becoming a Refugee Health Nurse after arriving in Australia from Somalia with her family at the age of seven in 1998.2025-06-1730 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 33: Bowel Cancer Screening - with Sophia Parker (West Moreton Health)To kick off Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tanusha was joined by Sophia Parker, who is a Health Promotion Officer for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program with West Moreton Health.Sophia discusses the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, the free home test kits, the lowered eligible age for bowel screening, and more.ResourcesThe National Bowel Cancer Screening Program is free for people aged 45-74 years, who hold a current Medicare or DVA card. It is best suited to people who do not have any signs, symptoms, or a family history of bo...2025-06-0329 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 32: Queensland Virtual Early Medical Termination of Pregnancy Service (QVEMToPS) - with Dr Claire Fotheringham (Queensland Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Claire Fotheringham, who is a Senior Medical Officer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with Queensland Health. QVEMToPS is a statewide virtual service delivered by the Queensland Virtual Hospital. It provides eligible women and pregnant people across Queensland with access to an early medical termination of pregnancy up to 9 weeks (63 days) gestation.Visit the QVEMToPS site to refer a patient or to check eligibility.2025-05-2022 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 31: Syphilis - with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale (Metro North Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Candice Holland and Paula Hale, who are members of Metro North Health's Sexual Health team.They discuss the services of the first Nurse Navigator for Sexual Health, based within the Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS).Located at the Metro North Public Health Unit, but responsible for southern Queensland, the QSSS enables accurate monitoring of syphilis infections and contributes to the clinical management of people infected with syphilis by providing support for the clinicians who treat them.ResourcesQueensland Clinical Guidelines - Syphilis and...2025-05-0627 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 30: Cyber security in general practice - with Danielle Pentony (Australian Digital Health Agency)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Danielle Pentony, who is the Chief Information Security Officer at the Australian Digital Health Agency. They discuss cyber security and what it means in the context of primary care, and why its essential for protecting patient data and ensuring the resilience of healthcare services.ResourcesFor everyone:Cyber security for digital health privacyFor practices:Small business | Cyber.gov.auCyber security for healthcare providersCyber security training and support Cyber security fundamentals Cyber security aw2025-04-2217 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 29: Occupational and Environmental Medicine - with Dr Sid O'Toole (Phoenix Occupational Medicine)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Director and Occupational and Environmental Physician at Phoenix Occupational Medicine, Dr Sid O'Toole.As a Medical Specialist, Dr O'Toole is an industry leader, always seeking opportunities to make improvements in the occupational health and safety space.Dr Tanusha and Dr O'Toole discuss the relationship between GPs and Occupational and Environmental Physicians in supporting patients to return to work, and preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.2025-04-0821 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 28: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) - with Dr Ben Brimblecombe (Darling Downs PHU)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ben Brimblecombe, who is a Public Health Registrar at the Darling Downs Public Health Unit, about an increased incidence of JE across the region, and the importance of mosquito prevention.ResourcesEligibility: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccination centres | Queensland Health Prevention: Japanese encephalitis | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government2025-03-2514 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 27: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery - with Dr Catherine Quagliotto (West Moreton PHU)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Catherine Quagliotto, Public Health Physician at the West Moreton Public Health Unit, about what GPs need to look out for in the recovery phase of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Dr Tanusha also provides an update on key services, and how the PHN is here to support practices in the recovery phase.ResourcesQueensland Government: Flood health and safetySubscribe to our alertsSMS Emergency AlertsIs your practice disaster ready?Find your local disaster informationRemember the PHN is here to support. If you have any queries, please contact...2025-03-1118 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 26: Rural Doctors Foundation - with Fran AvonIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Fran Avon, who is the CEO of Rural Doctors Foundation. Rural Doctors Foundation is a national rural health charity and exists to give those in rural and remote regions better access to lifesaving healthcare.2025-02-2524 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 25: Referrals - with Angela Wilkinson (West Moreton Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Angela Wilkinson, who is West Moreton Health's Assistant Director of Nursing - SOPD Optimisation, about their referral process. ResourcesRefer your patient | West Moreton HealthImportant numbers for GPs in the West Moreton region2025-02-1118 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 24: Darling Downs Health - with Dr Theresa JohnsonIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Theresa Johnson, who is the Deputy Director of Medical Services at Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.2025-01-2818 min
GPs in a PodEpisode 23: Voluntary Assisted Dying - with Karen MacKellarIn this episode, Dr Jo speaks with Karen MacKellar, who is the Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Voluntary Assisted Dying service at Darling Downs Health.
Referral to VAD
Phone number: Phone 07 4616 6000 or email ddhs-vad@health.qld.gov.au with patient name, date of birth and their contact details or go through Medical Objects or HealthPathways
Legislation
Voluntary assisted dying information for health professionals:
https://www.health.qld.gov.au/clinical-practice/guidelines-procedures/voluntary-assisted-dying
Darling Downs HealthPathways:
Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD): https://darlingdowns.communityhealthpathways.org/613209.htm
Vo...2025-01-1415 minGPs in a PodEpisode 22: Paediatric Allergy and Immunology - with Dr Brynn Wainstein & Dr Mahila NamasivayamIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Brynn Wainstein and Dr Mahila Namasivayam, who are paediatric allergists and immunologists at the Sydney Children’s Hospital, and board members of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia.
Resources
ASCIA - patient and clinician focussed information and guidelines on a range of allergic and immunological disorders.
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia - helpful resource for GPs to help support patients and families living with allergy including with navigating eating out, childcare, school, travel, part time work in fast food restaurants etc.
Nip allergies in the bub - particul...2024-12-1833 minGPs in a PodEpisode 21: Immunisation - with Peta Gimpel (Queensland Specialist Immunisation Service)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Peta Gimpel about changes to the Immunisation Schedule, and her role as a Nurse Practitioner at the Queensland Specialist Immunisation Service at Children's Health Queensland.
The Queensland Paediatric Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prevention Program has expanded from 1 December 2024. This expanded program provides free Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunisation to eligible Queensland infants, young children and pregnant women.
Resources
Sharing Knowledge About Immunisation
Empowering Immunisation Conversations
2024-12-0330 minGPs in a PodEpisode 20: West Moreton Health Opportunities - with Nadeem Siddiqui, John Ridler, & Mei-Ching FreemanIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with West Moreton Health representatives who can share their perspectives about GP workforce opportunities in the West Moreton region outside of traditional practice.
Dr "Meech" Freeman - Clinical Director Prevention and Minor Injuries
Dr John Ridler - Acting Clinical Director Rural Hospitals
Dr Nadeem Siddiqui - Clinical Director at West Moreton Health
2024-12-0327 minGPs in a PodEpisode 19: DFV: Non-Fatal Strangulation - with Deearne Troy (West Moreton Health)Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners.
Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Dr Tanusha speaks with Deearne Troy, who is a domestic and family violence trainer at West Moreton Health.
In this episode, Dr Tanusha and Deearne discuss non-fatal strangulation, consenting sexual choking among young people, coercive control, building trust with victim survivors, and services for patient support.
Resources
After hours, please phone the Child Safety After Hours Service:
1800-175-135
(07) 3235-9999
2024-11-1931 minGPs in a PodEpisode 18: Paediatric Cardiology - with Dr Ben AuldIn this episode, Dr Tanusha and Dr Jo speak with Dr Ben Auld, who is one of 11 Paediatric Cardiologists at Queensland Children's Hospital who work to improve the heart health of children while providing quality and compassionate care.
Dr Auld outlines common paediatric cardiology conditions GPs need be across to screen for in the neonatal period and early childhood, and how GPs can support their paediatric patients and families when a cardiac condition has been diagnosed.
If you would like to participate in a short interview to talk about your experience with primary care delivery...2024-11-0536 minGPs in a PodEpisode 17: Geriatrics and advance care planning - with Dr Anna TaylorOctober is Queensland Seniors Month, so in this episode Dr Jo speaks with Dr Anna Taylor from Infinity Specialists.
Dr Taylor is a Geriatrician who specialises in a diverse range of geriatric syndromes.2024-10-2224 minGPs in a PodEpisode 16: Talking about obstetrics - with Dr Ka-Kiu CheungIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung about maternity care and screening guidelines during pregnancy. Dr Ka-Kiu Cheung is family GP at the
Gold Coast, the GP with special interest in Antenatal at Gold Coast University Hospital, and is the Chair of the Special Interest Group for Antenatal. She is
also the Deputy Chair on the Board for Gold Coast PHN.
Resources:
1. Preeclampsia screening
Early pregnancy screening and
prevention of preterm preeclampsia and related complications (RANZCOG)
2. Morphology scan and cervical length
Clinical Guidelines (Australia Preterm Birth Prevention Alliance)
3. Syphilis
...2024-10-0824 minGPs in a PodEpisode 15: Talking about breast cancer - with Dr Susan BellOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in this episode, Dr Tanusha talks to Dr Susan Bell, General Breast and Endocrine Surgeon at West Moreton Health.
Dr Bell discusses breast screening and a new breast cancer risk factor assessment tool called iprevent that can be used by clinicians and patients.
Resources for Clinical Support
Breast cancer risk factor assessment
tool called iprevent
Guidelines for vaginal dryness
2024-10-0836 minGPs in a PodEpisode 14: Digital health in general practice - with Dene CreeganIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dene Creegan, who is Practice Manager at 7 Springs Medical Practice in Toowoomba, about digital health tools in general practice.
2024-09-2419 minGPs in a PodEpisode 13: Alcohol and other Drugs Service (West Moreton) - with Dr Carmen NayerIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Carmen Nayer, who is an Addiction Psychiatrist at West Moreton's AODS (Alcohol and Other Drugs Service).
Information and resources for health professionals discussed during the podcast can be found at www.ddwmphn.com.au.2024-09-2421 minGPs in a PodEpisode 12: Metro and rural medical care - with Dr Wendy BurtonIn this episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Dr Wendy Burton, a GP from Brisbane with a special interest in maternity and health equity. In addition to her city practice, she is now providing medical services to the Goondiwindi community and encouraging other GPs to consider offering rural and remote care as well.
Dr Burton has also produced the website maternity-matters.com.au within information and resources for patients and GPs.2024-09-1023 minGPs in a PodEpisode 11: Digital Health - with Anja Nikolic (Australasian Institute of Digital Health)In this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Anja Nikolic, who is the CEO of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH).
Learn more about the Australasian Institute of Digital Health and how digital health can benefit GPs and their patients. 2024-08-2723 minGPs in a PodEpisode 10: Obstetrics - with Dr Kim NolanIn this episode, Dr Tanusha speaks with Dr Kim Nolan, who is a leading GP in the region and Maternity GPLO at Metro South Health.
Learn more about the Preconception and prenatal genetic screening guideline, and how to keep up with clinical updates in obstetrics as busy GPs.2024-08-1326 minGPs in a PodEpisode 9: Paediatrics - with Dr Ian ShellshearIn this episode, Tanusha speaks with leading West Moreton Paediatrician Dr Ian Shellshear. Dr Shellshear has over 40 years of experience in paediatrics and is passionate about behaviour management for children and young people.
In 2021, the PHN hosted a five-part webinar series with Dr Shellshear. Watch here: Lunch with Dr Ian Shellshear Education Series. 2024-07-3021 minGPs in a PodEpisode 8: Food Allergy - with Maria Said AM (Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia)In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia CEO Maria Said AM about food allergy and supporting food allergy prevention.
Nip Allergies in the Bub aims to provide parents and health professionals with information about how to feed babies the common allergy causing foods and how to manage eczema, based on current evidence, to support food allergy prevention.
2024-07-1625 minGPs in a PodEpisode 7: Domestic and Family Violence - with Hannah Atwell-Moore (The Centre for Women & Co)Warning: This podcast contains themes of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for survivors or sensitive listeners.
In this episode, Tanusha speaks with Hannah from the Centre for Women & Co about the role of GPs in supporting domestic violence survivors and identifying referral pathways.
The Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) provides service supports listed on the DVAC Services Page in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions. 2024-07-0229 min
Big Little Small TalkMerrilyn StrohfeldtThis week on Big Little Small Talk, we bring you an interview with Merrilyn Strohfeldt recorded in November 2021 before her retirement in December that year wrapping up a four year tenure as CEO of Darling Downs & West Moreton PHN.
Megan will return soon with brand new episodes of Big Little Small Talk, but in the meantime we hope you enjoy this interview from our archives.2024-06-2652 minGPs in a PodEpisode 6: My Health Record - with Jake ThorsenIn this episode, Tanusha is joined by Jo and Jake to talk all things My Health Record.
My Health Record is a secure online summary of key patient health information. Healthcare providers can access the system to view and add information.2024-06-1822 minGPs in a PodEpisode 5: Part 2: Cervical Screening & Women's Health - with Dr Caroline Harvey (IRIS Education)In this episode, Dr Caroline Harvey returns to talk to Tanusha about self-collection cervical screening and HPV, with an in-depth discussion on the management algorithm.
IRIS Education provides a broad range of professional development: courses and workshops, clinical skill review, small group learning and education and program development consultancy.2024-06-1823 minGPs in a PodEpisode 4: Cervical Screening & Women's Health - with Dr Caroline Harvey (IRIS Education)In this episode, Tanusha speaks with self-described "cervical screening tragic" Dr Caroline Harvey about women's health, HPV, and self-collection cervical screening.2024-06-0416 minGPs in a PodEpisode 3: Head to Health Phone Service - with Julie CameronIn this episode, Tanusha speaks with Julie from Neami National, who work with the PHN to implement Head to Health in the Darling Downs and West Moreton regions.
Learn more about the Head to Health Phone Service, which offers a free, confidential, and friendly referral phone service for people seeking support for their mental and emotional wellbeing. 2024-05-2116 minGPs in a PodEpisode 2 with Dr Jo PappasIn our second episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with the PHN's Darling Downs based General Practice Liaison Officer, Dr Jo Pappas.2024-05-0213 minGPs in a PodEpisode 1: Welcome to GPs in a Pod - with Louise LitchfieldWelcome to GPs in a Pod. In our first episode, Dr Tanusha Ramaloo speaks with Louise Litchfield, Director of Stakeholder Engagement and Communications at the PHN, about what GPs can expect from this podcast.
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Speak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthPhysical Activity and ExerciseDr Louise Clarke is a GP based at the Condamine Medical Centre in Warwick. Louise gained her qualifications in the UK at Bristol University – a Bachelor of Science Honours in 1988 followed by a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1991. Louise completed an internship in the UK, then worked in various hospital settings in rural Queensland including Warwick where she has worked in General Practice since 1994. In this episode we focus on physical activity and exercise which is one of the important foundations of mental health and wellbeing. We’ve covered some of the other foundations of mental health...2021-09-0332 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of Strength9 Strategies for Wellbeing & Mental HealthIn this episode Kathryn Walton shares 9 themes central to mental health and wellbeing that have been raised by the mental health workers, community workers and residents who have been featured on the podcast so far. Kathryn asks you to reflect on how each of these threads is going for you, and whether there’s something you would like to choose to do to strengthen them. Ask for help - This could include in-person or online services, supports and resources provided by professionals or organisations, or it could be a friend, family member or neighbour.You choo...2021-08-2908 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthNature in RecoveryLeon Ward and his wife moved from the city to the Granite Belt just before the bushfires came thorough in September 2019. In this episode Leon chats about his experience of living in the bush and the impact of the bushfires on the natural and built environments. Leon's home survived the fire whilst much of the surrounding bushland was severely burned and some of his neighbours lost homes, sheds and other property. Leon has a special understanding and connection with nature which you’ll hear during our conversation. He offers some practical and inspiring ideas about how we can observ...2021-07-0538 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthGratitude, Mindset and HobbiesVal Voss and her husband Doug live on the edge of town in Stanthorpe which is at the southern end of the Southern Downs Region. Val loves pansies and patchworking and her home is a wonderful and cosy space to indulge in her hobbies. In September 2019 the picture was somewhat different as the bushfire took a turn for her home and she spent hours sitting by the creek nearby watching the flames and smoke and the frantic activity that accompanies any event like that. Val’s home was saved although the outbuildings and their contents were largely destroyed. 2021-07-0514 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthCommunity and Personal RecoverySue Hamlet has been working in various capacities within the community sector on the Southern Downs since 2015. She is an accredited ASIST Suicide Prevention Trainer and is currently balancing her time between creating art and facilitating artistic/therapeutic workshops through her practice Sue Hamlet Creative. Sue was involved in the initial community recovery response to the bushfires in 2019. Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Sue explain:some of the impacts she noticed the bushfires had on the people of the Southern Downs regionadditional stresses that have impacted peoplethe strengths of the people who live and w...2021-07-0434 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthPreparation, Healing and HopeSue Frances is a long term resident of the Granite Belt in the Southern Downs Region of southern Queensland. She lives on the edge of Stanthorpe on 5 acres of beautiful bushland with rugged patches of exposed granite that makes this landscape so unique. Sue has generously shared her experiences of the 2019 bushfire with us. I’m sure you will find this conversation both informative as well as inspirational.In this conversation Sue explains:her deep connection to the land and wildlifethe period of time leading up to the bushfires that burnt through the region in 2019 and ag...2021-07-0134 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthNutrition and Mental HealthElia Faa is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and an Accredited Nutritionist with over 30 years experience. She has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland and a Graduate Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics from QUT. Elia is currently working at several health and medical practices in Warwick, Queensland and consults to numerous community projects and a local Aged Care Facility. Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Elia explain: why nutrition is so important for looking after mental healththe factors that can impact nutrition and what you can do to minimise the downsides and maximise the...2021-07-011h 00Speak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthPsychological StrategiesElizabeth Searle is a psychologist based in Stanthorpe on the Southern Downs in Queensland. This conversation with Elizabeth is unique because not only is she a psychologist who has been providing counselling support to residents and workers on the Southern Downs, but she also knows first hand what it’s like to deal with bushfires burning very close to her home. Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Elizabeth explain:some of the psychological challenges that people in the region experienced when the fires were active in 2019 and 2020the strategies or actions that were the most hel...2021-07-0144 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthRecovery StrategiesArlene Mascadri works for Queensland Health with the Disaster Mental Health Recovery Team covering the Southern Downs Region. The Team was formed in response to the 2019 bushfires in eastern Queensland and is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and State governments. The Mental Health Disaster Recovery Team works with communities who have been impacted by the bushfires whilst also recognising the impact on mental health of the drought and COVID-19. They provide clinical care and medical support to people who have been affected.In this conversation Arlene explains:the role of the Disaster Mental Health Recovery Team...2021-06-2822 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthYouth Mental HealthTrav Maguire is the manager at headspace Warwick which outreaches to Stanthorpe as well. headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds. headspace can help young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health) alcohol and other drug services, and work and study support. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people.Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Trav explain:the work headspace has been doing in the Southern Downs Regionhow young people have been impacted by recent disasters and eventsways that young...2021-06-2637 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthFinancial RecoveryDonna Neale-Arnold is a Financial Counsellor who works for Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Queensland Ltd. Donna has worked in financial counselling since 2011 after a previous career in banking & natural therapies. She's worked as a Rural Financial Counsellor, Generalist Financial Counsellor & Small Business Financial Counsellor, & is also a Supervisor & Mentor in the industry. Donna encourages you to ask for professional help with your financial situation as early as possible & not let shame prevent you from accessing help. Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Donna explain:her role as a financial counsellor – this is a free serv...2021-06-2628 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthSleepBel du Bois is is an Occupational Therapist, Wellness Coach, Yoga Teacher, Nutritionist and Sleep Scientist who has been working in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years. Bel manages her private practice ‘Darling Downs Wellness Therapies’ as well as The Grain Shed Retreat at Goomburra on the Southern Downs offering a range of health related services to support personal well-being. Bel’s holistic approach to health care offers plenty of practical strategies that you can implement in your everyday life. Listen to the podcast conversation to hear Bel explain: • why she developed a special in...2021-06-2640 minSpeak Out Loud: Stories of StrengthSupports, Services and ReferralsToday we’re talking about the mental health and community supports, services and referral pathways available to people across the Southern Downs Region with Helen O’Brien. * Please note that the Mental Health Service Navigator program discussed in this episode ceased being funded at the end of 2022. Mental health navigation and connection services are now provided by Head to Health.Helen is a Social Worker in the vital role of Mental Health Service Navigator on the Southern Downs. This is a free service that helps residents and service providers navigate the often confusing maze of ment...2021-06-2432 min