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Reality BytesPokies ReformsReality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic discuss the pokies reforms for New South Wales (NSW) and Tasmania. Pokies reforms is a very hot topic in New South Wales at present. the LNP (Liberal National Party) Premier, Domonic Perrotte has decided if re-elected to govt to introduce a cashless gaming card. Chris Minns (Labor Opposition Leader), today, Monday 16/1/2023 has now come out with the Labor policy if elected to government and the NSW March elections to be implemented on 1st July 2023.
Tasmania has passed legistation of a mandatory cashless gaming card, and limits that will be imp...
2023-01-1637 min
Reality BytesHappy Christmas and a Happy and Safe Start to the New YearReality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic wishing viewers and listeners a very happy Christmas and a happy & safe start to the New Year.
May your holidays for full of fun and very safe.
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2022-12-2430 minReality BytesIncome and Job Seeker PaymentThis is a short discussion on how much income a person can earn (pre tax) before the Job Seeker Payment is Affected in Australian.
There is a misnomer that if one earns any $$$ then the Job Seeker payment is affected by a deducted of 60c in the dollar for every dollar earned. This is actually not entirely correct.
Join Desley Casey from Reality Bytes as she provides a quick overview discussion on how Centrelink determine how much is deducted from the Job Seeker payment when people earn an income. Income is based on the pre tax...
2022-09-2607 min
Reality BytesAustralian Federal Election Wrap Up - Part 2Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as the discuss some of the results of the Australian Federal Election held on 21st May 2022 - Part 2.
The ALP (Australian Labor Party) won the election, however, to date whether the new government is able to govern in their own right or govern as a minority government is yet to be determined (Thursday 26/5/2022).
Desley and Susan discuss:
* Some of their ideas re how the ALP could potentially improve Australian's faith in politicians and the politcal system, for example:
* Modify the legislation on: I mo...
2022-05-3142 minReality BytesFederal Election 2022 Wrap Up - Part 1Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as the discuss some of the results of the Australian Federal Election held on 21st May 2022.
The ALP (Australian Labor Party) won the election, however, to date whether the new government is able to govern in their own right or govern as a minority government is yet to be determined (Thursday 26/5/2022).
Desley and Susan discuss:
Labor's win as the governing major party.
Some of the federal electorial seats, i.e. Lyons in Tasmania and Gilmore in NSW are still too close to call. (Latest update is...
2022-05-2656 minReality BytesInterview with Brian Mitchell Labor MP for Lyons TASReality Bytes - Lives/Podcasts
Saturday 7th May 2022 @ 4pm (AEST)
Interview with Brian Mitchell, Labor MP for Lyons, Tasmania.
Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as they discuss with Brian a broad range of issues impacting the Australian population. Yes, as normal, Susan and Desley end the interview with a short poem.
Issues include however not limited to:
* Affordable Housing including private rentals and community housing.
* Cost of Living pressures.
* Indue P/L - Cashless Debit Card that has been in trial sites...
2022-05-0748 minReality BytesMichelle - Community Housing TenantReality Bytes hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic, interview Michelle a NSW Community Housing Tenant.
Saturday: 23rd April 2022 at 4pm.
As a community housing tenant Michelle has experienced a broad range of dramas to do with her tenancy and attempting to have a broad range of housing maintenance issues addressed by the community housing provider.
For the purposes of anonymity Michelle's name has been changed; where she actually resides has not been disclosed and the name of the community housing provider has also not been given.
This interview was pre-recorded just...
2022-04-2329 minReality BytesALP 2022 Federal Budget ReplyALP 2022 Federal Budget Reply
Live - Saturday 9/4/2022 at 4pm (Aussie EST - NSW timezone)
Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as they discuss ALP Opposition Leader, Anthony Albanese, 2022 Budget Reply Speech
Please note: Neither Desley or Susan are Financial Budget Crunchers or Financial Advisors.
This is simply their take on Albo’s budget reply as ordinary, every day Australians, trying to make ends meet like the majority of the Australian population.
Issues include however not limited to:
* ALP’s signature policy on Aged Care
2022-04-0950 minReality Bytes2022 Federal BudgetFederal Budget on Tuesday 29th March 2022.
Reality Bytes hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic watched the Live telecast of the treasurer delivering his Budget Speech and decided to discuss what they heard as ordinary, every day Australians and whether this budget delivers to the Australian People.
Please Note: Desley and Susan are very quick to note:
(a) They are definitely not economists, and
(b) They are definitely not financial advisors, and
(c) They have not read the 2022 budget papers.
Join Desley and Susan as they discuss:
2022-04-0242 minReality BytesSussex Inlet The Forgotten NSW Rural South Coast Town - Part 2Sussex Inlet: The Forgotten NSW Rural South Coast Town – Part 2
The recent floods that hit Eastern States of Qld, Northern NSW and Sydney regions also hit the NSW South Coast area. Sussex Inlet is one such township that was hit by the recent floods. As a coastal region the area's residents have to contend with not only flood disasters but also bushfire disasters.
As such one would think that governments of all levels would be prepared to meet any potential disaster head on, working in conjunction with the local communities in the Shoalhaven local government ar...
2022-03-2841 minReality BytesSussex Inlet Residents' CrySussex Inlet: Residents’ Cry
Saturday 26/3/2022 at 4pm
The recent floods that hit Eastern States of Qld, Northern NSW and Sydney regions also hit the NSW South Coast area. Sussex Inlet is one such township that was hit by the recent floods. As a coastal region the area's residents have to contend with not only flood disasters but also bushfire disasters.
As such one would think that governments of all levels would be prepared to meet any potential disaster head on, working in conjunction with the local communities in the Shoalhaven local government area....
2022-03-261h 04Reality BytesSnapshot - Sussex Inlet Residents' CrySnapshot: Sussex Inlet Residents’ Cry
Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic with special guest, Patricia White, Councillor for Shoalhaven Council discuss a range of concerns that Sussex Inlet Residents put forward.
In this snapshot, Patricia discusses:
· Hosting a Community Meeting for the residents in Wunda Ave, Banksia St, River Road and surrounding streets, Sussex Inlet.
· Addresses the residents’ concerns re sewerage in the water as a result of the floods. That this is definitely not sewerage but iron-oxidising bacteria as a result of the flood waters which Sussex has ne...
2022-03-2208 minReality BytesUpdate - Sussex Inlet The Forgotten NSW Rural South Coast TownReality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic provide a quick update of the activities that have been undertaken since the floods that Sussex Inlet on the NSW South Coast in Australia experienced; on some of the activities that have taken place and some upcoming activities
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2022-03-1914 minReality BytesSussex Inlet The Forgotten NSW South Coast Town - Part 1The recent floods that hit Eastern States of Qld, Northern NSW and Sydney regions also hit the NSW South Coast area. Sussex Inlet is one such township that was hit by the recent floods. As a coastal region the area's residents have to contend with not only flood disasters but also bushfire disasters.
As such one would think that governments of all levels would be prepared to meet any potential disaster head on, working in conjunction with the local communities in the Shoalhaven local government area. Sadly as you listen to this episode (and also part 2); the sta...
2022-03-1954 minReality BytesYes I'm Older Give Me A Break Part 2Yes I'm Older Give Me A Break - Part 2
Live - Saturday 12/3/2022 at 4pm (Aussie Daylight Saving EST - NSW timezone)
Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as they discuss the issues of Older Women in Australia s with Special Guest: Beverly Baker, President of National Older Women's Network and Chair of the NSW Older Women's Network.
Beverly is a mother and grandmother and is very passionate about the issues that older women face, however, also about the range of issues s...
2022-03-1233 minReality BytesYes I'm Older Give Me A Break - Part 1Yes I'm Older Give Me A Break - Part 1
Live - Saturday 5/3/2022 at 4pm (Aussie Daylight Saving EST - NSW timezone)
Join Reality Bytes Hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as they discuss the issues of Older Women in Australia s with Special Guest: Beverly Baker, President of National Older Women's Network and Chair of the NSW Older Women's Network.
Beverly is a mother and grandmother and is very passionate about the issues that older women face, however, also about the range of issues surrounding young people in Australia.
Due to t...
2022-03-0539 minReality BytesThe Jobseekers CurseReality Bytes hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic discuss with special guest Julie from NSW, issues surrounding Jobseekers in Australia.
Join Desley, Susan and Julie as they traverse the jobseekers universe.
Julie is a Jobseeker based in NSW and is a mother of an adult daughter.
Issues include but not limited to:
Jobseekers in Australia
The $44 per day that Jobseekers receive as a Centrelink payment
Job Search Providers
The vilification and stigmatising of Jobseeker by the federal government and society in general
(Approximately 40 minutes)
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2022-02-2638 minReality BytesHistory of MedicareJoin Reality Bytes podcast hosts: Desley Casey and Susan Pavlic as they discuss:
Medicare in Australia
How Medicare became (and still is) a political football in Australian politics
The History of Medicare
And, so much more.
(Approximately 40 minutes)
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2022-02-1340 minReality BytesThe LNP FairytaleReality Bytes Host introduces Co Host: Susan Pavlic from Tasmania.
Sue has joined the Reality Bytes team and will be co hosting Reality Bytes Podcasts with Desley.
Join us as we discuss:
Susan introducing herself and a discussion with Desley on various life experiences
Cashless Debit Card
The LNP Fairytale
Approximately: 26 minutes
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2022-02-0526 minReality BytesInterview with Sue on LifeI had the honour and privilege of interviewing Sue from Tasmania on life and her lived experiences. The discussion is rather wide ranging and is unedited.
Susan is 65 years old and resides in Tasmania. She successfully raised 6 kids and raised 3 as a single mum. Susan has had many jobs from fruit picking to union organiser in Tas. Also she spent a few years of her working life as bar tender. Life has seen Sue experiencing some bad relations with plenty of domestic violence. Sue was raped by her stepfather for a number of years till she was o...
2021-12-0259 minReality BytesInterview with Justine Elliot MP and Julian Hill MP on Private Members Bill to Scrap the Cashless Debit CardDesley Casey, Reality Bytes Podcast Host discusses the Private Members Bill to be introduced into the Australian Parliament, House of Representatives on Monday 25th October 2021 to scrap the Cashless Debit Card.
Thank you to Justine and Julian for giving generously of their time and their thoughts on the Cashless Debit Card and this bill.
You can watch Julian and Justine speak on this private members bill to be introduced between 10am - 12noon and the subsequent vote to take place on Parl View
https://parlview.aph.gov.au/
Actions you can...
2021-10-2448 minReality BytesInterview with Justine Elliot MP & Julian Hill MP - SnapshotThis is a snapshot of the interview with Justine Elliot MP for Richmond NSW and Julian Hill MP for Richmond VIC on the private members bill to be introduced into parliament on Monday 25th October 2021 to scrap the Cashless Debit Card.
Justine is the Federal LaborMember for Richmond on the NSW North Coast. Elected in 2004, she is the first and only woman elected to the seat in its 120- year history and is a former Minister for Ageing and Parliamentary Secretary for Trade.
As the Chair of Labor’s Protecting Pensioners Task Force, Justine is le...
2021-10-2307 minReality BytesInterview with Bianca - Lived Experience of the Cashless Debit CardDesley Casey, Reality Bytes podcast host interviews Bianca. Bianca is 32 years old and was forced onto the cashless debit card twice and taken off the card twice. Bianca is a mum of 5 children.
The discussion includes however not limited to:
How Bianca was placed on the Cashless Debit Card twice, even though she did not reside in any of the trial site areas in Australia.
Her efforts of successfully getting off the card and the support she was provided.
The impact the card had not only herself but also her children.
The mental and emotional impacts o...
2021-10-231h 07Reality BytesBianca's Lived Experience SnapshotSnapshot of a personal lived experience that Bianca, mother of 5 experienced with Indue Pty Ltd and the Cashless Debit Card
The bra situation.
Domestic Violence
Financial Abuse
Australian Federal Government
Cashless Debit Card.
(Approximately 7 minutes)
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2021-10-2007 minReality BytesInterview with Kerryn - Life on the Cashless Debit CardReality Bytes podcast host Desley Casey, interviews Kerryn, who has been forced onto the Cashless Debit Card what life is like living on the card.
Kerryn is a 34 year old single mum of 5 running her own small business and fighting tooth and nail to get off the card.
Issues discussed:
The impacts on the card on Kerryn
The impacts of the card on Kerryn's five children
The mental health impacts of the card
Kerryn's lived experience of attempting to get off the cashless debit card
And, so much more.
Time: Ap...
2021-07-221h 03Reality BytesInterview with Amanda Smith - Part CWell worth the wait! Desley Casey, Reality Bytes Podcast host continues the discussion with Amanda Smith from Say No 7 Resources and No Cashless Debit Card Australia.
Amanda is a DSP recipient and mum of a disabled child living in Victoria; she is the policy and legislation analyst for the NCDCA and founder of the Say No Seven community. Amanda has spoken in senate, and has been producing videos and anti-propaganda articles and CDC information threads for the last six years.
Parts A and B of Amanda's interview dealt with the Impacts of the Cashless Debit Car...
2021-07-051h 08Reality BytesInterview with Amanda Smith - Part BDesley Casey, Reality Bytes podcast host continues the interview discussion with Amanda Smith, Say No 7 and No Cashless Debit Card Australia on the Australian Cashless Debit Card Legislation.
Amanda is a DSP recipient and mum of a disabled child living in Victoria; she is the policy and legislation analyst for the NCDCA and founder of the Say No Seven community. Amanda has spoken in senate, and has been producing videos and anti-propaganda articles and CDC information threads for the last six years.
Join Amanda and Desley as they discuss in Part B of this 3 part s...
2021-06-201h 09Reality BytesInterview with Amanda Smith - Part ADesley Casey, Reality Bytes podcast host interviews Amanda Smith from Say No 7 (SN7) Resources and No Cashless Debit Card Australia.
Amanda is a DSP (Disability Support Pension) recipient and mum of a disabled child living in Victoria; she is the policy and legislation analyst for the NCDCA (No Cashless Debit Card Australia) and founder of the Say No Seven community. Amanda has spoken in senate, and has been producing videos and anti-propaganda articles and CDC (Cashless Debit Card) information threads for the last six years.
This podcast is part A of a 3 part interview series w...
2021-06-151h 08Reality BytesInterview with Associate Professor Ruth PhillipsReality Bytes podcast host interviews Associate Professor Ruth Phillips from University of Sydney on the Cashless Debit Card.
Ruth has been teaching and researching at the University of Sydney for the past 19.5 years. Although Ruth is a political scientist, her special field of teaching and research is social policy and the non-government (or community) sector. Ruth’s research and teaching are also informed by feminism. Ruth mainly teaches in the social work program at undergraduate and post-graduate levels. Ruth has had a long association with activism as a feminist and an environmentalist but her overarching commitment is to...
2021-05-1838 minReality BytesInterview with Tanya Carroll on the NDISJoin Tanya as she discusses with Reality Bytes podcast host, Desley Casey on the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Tanya was born in the early 70s. Whilst growing up she sort of new she had a few problems since she was born in 74, including having died twice within the first 3 months of life. However, she didn’t realise until many years later, after getting married & having kids what she had to cope with during that time.
It was only in past 15 years, when in her early 30's Tanya found out she was medically labelled with Mental R...
2021-05-1652 minReality BytesWomen's Responses to the PM Quote on DisrespectReality Bytes podcast host, Desley Casey speaks to 5 women about their thoughts on Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison quote on disrespect.
“It all starts with disrespect. That’s where it starts. I would argue not just disrespect towards women, disrespect full stop. We’ve got to be careful in our society that we don’t allow the reservoir of respect to drain, and I fear it is.” Mr Morrison said.
(Federal government announces overhaul to Sex Discrimination Act, backs all 55 recommendations, Sydney Morning Herald, 8/4/2021)
Tanya, Kathryn, Fiona, Julie and Peri share their thoughts and ideas on t...
2021-04-2745 minReality BytesInterview with Michelle - Raise the Rate for Good CampaignDesley Casey, Reality Bytes podcast host interviews Michelle from the ACOSS (Australian Council of Social Services) - Raise the Rate for Good Campaign.
"Michelle is the Community Organiser and Engagement Officer at the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS). She has a background in community organising and grassroots campaigning focused on the power of human connection and the way our stories inspire others to action."
Our discussion includes a range of topics, including however not limited to:
What is the Raise the Rate for Good Campaign
Job Seeker Payment and what the base rate...
2021-04-2635 minReality BytesInterview with Fiona Phillips - Labor MP for GilmoreWelcome to the Reality Bytes podcast interview by Desley Casey with Mrs Fiona Phillips MP, Labor Member for Gilmore.
Fiona is the newly elected MP for the Gilmore Electorate at the last election. The only seat to change hands to Labor at that time in Australia.
"Fiona Phillips is the Federal Member for Gilmore. Fiona was born and raised on the NSW South Coast.
With a degree in Economics and a Master of Business, Fiona has a long career working in education, skills and training.
Fiona’s first involvement in politics was...
2021-04-2435 minReality BytesInterview with Kathryn Wilkes - Part CReality Bytes Podcast Host, Desley Casey interviews Kathryn Wilkes from No Cashless Debit Card Australia - primarily on Australia's Prime Minister, Scott Morrison quote on disrespect.
'“It all starts with disrespect. That’s where it starts. I would argue not just disrespect towards women, disrespect full stop. We’ve got to be careful in our society that we don’t allow the reservoir of respect to drain, and I fear it is,” Mr Morrison said.'
(Federal government announces overhaul to Sex Discrimination Act, backs all 55 recommendations, SMH, 8/4/2021)
Kathryn provided extensive knowledge, wisdom and a broad...
2021-04-1729 minReality BytesInterview with Kathryn Wilkes - Cashless Debit Card - Part BReality Bytes host Desley Casey continues the interview with Kathryn Wilkes, expert on the Australian Cashless Debit Card and Income Management Programme.
Due to Kathryn's extensive knowledge and expertise this interview for the Reality Bytes Podcast is set out as Part A (approximately 1 hour, 8 minutes) and Part B (approximately 46 minutes).
Kathryn is one of the founding members of the No Cashless Debit Card Australia group , She is a single DSP recipient and raised her daughter as a single mum.
Part B includes:
Further discussions on Australian politicians and the senate votes re t...
2021-04-0746 minReality BytesInterview with Kathryn Wilkes - Cashless Debit Card - Part AReality Bytes podcast host Desley Casey interviews Ms Kathryn Wilkes on the Australian Federal Government's income management scheme and the Cashless Debit Card which is implemented in 4 trial sites in Australia.
Kathryn is one of the founding members of the No Cashless Debit Card Australia group , She is a single DSP recipient and raised her daughter as a single mum.
This podcast is in 2 parts. Part A (approximately 1 hour 8 minutes) and Part B (approximately 46 minutes) due to the wealth of knowledge and expertise that Kathryn has in regards to the Cashless Debit Card.
P...
2021-04-071h 08Reality BytesInterview with Ms Julie Collins - Job SeekerReality Bytes host Desley Casey interviews mature age Job Seeker, Ms Julie Collins.
Julie Collins is currently on Job Seeker. She is a 56 years old, single mum with a mature age daughter. Julie shares her house with her fur family of 3 dogs. 1 who is noisy and hyperactive and 2 very chilled out dogs.
In the podcast Julie gives her thoughts on:
The increase in the Job Seeker base rate and what this means for Job Seekers
Her lived experiences as being on the Job Seeker benefit.
Her thoughts on the Cashless Card
And, so much...
2021-03-3156 minReality BytesInterview with Mark Ptolemy - Australian Workers PartyReality Bytes podcast host, Desley Casey interviews Mark Ptolemy from the Australian Workers Party.
Mark has been active in politics all his life. Joining the Nuclear Disarmament Party in the early 1980s, he soon ended up as an activist for the Australian LaborParty. Having served in numerous capacities on a local branch level, Mark managed political campaigns and ran for Federal Parliament for the ALP in 2004. After several years as a member of Labor’s administrative committee in NSW, Mark had a "Road To Damascus" moment where he realised he and Labor no longer shared the same va...
2021-03-3133 minReality BytesUpdate re Refreezing Defrosted BreadDesley provides a quick update on whether defrosted bread can be refrozen.
Also an update re the Job Seeker Bill being passed by both houses of Parliament.
This update is primarily because Desley was speaking to a staff member of Nowra Community Store on a whole range of topics and refreezing already defrosted bread was mentioned and Desley promised to undertake a Dr Google search on this very issue.
Please don't hesitate to contact me to ask your questions or provide comments and feedback. I'm more than happy to be corrected if I i...
2021-03-1804 minReality BytesReality Bytes - Who is Your Podcast HostDesley Casey discusses a wee bit about herself as the Reality Bytes Podcast Host and provides some initial thoughts on the federal govt. wanting to only raise the Job Seeker Rate by $50 per fortnight (which has now passed both houses of parliament). As a mature age job seeker herself she provides some hopefully helpful ideas and really slams the govt on this so called initiative.
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2021-03-1829 minReality BytesReality Bytes - IntroductionHi My name is Desley and I am the owner of the podcast Reality Bytes. A podcast to discuss a broad range of social issues affecting Australians, from:
Welfare Reform
Women's Issues
Health and Well-being
Homelessness
Environment
And, so much more.
So join me as we traverse over the Australian landscape to tap into the often ignored, most vulnerable people in Australian Society and people and organisations to support them.
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