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Previews & ReviewsEp. 316 - 🏆 Cox Plate 2025 Preview! 💥 Dicko, Jono & Butch Go Big on The Valley’s Grand Final | Mailbag Preview Show🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 316! This week Jack Dickens, Jono Rayner & Butch Bourne dive into a massive Moonee Valley card featuring the Cox Plate, McEwen Stakes, Crystal Mile, and Fillies Classic. Big fields, bold opinions, and plenty of betting angles — this is one you don’t want to miss!
🏇 3 Point Motors Fillies Classic (Race 4)
The 3-year-old fillies take centre stage over 1600m under set weights, and it’s a deep line-up this year. Expect the conversation to centre around which fillies are ready to make the leap from promising types to genuine spring stars.
- The “who’s the real deal...
2025-10-2330 min
Inside Social CareVic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care ForumVic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum talks to Inside Social Care about the challenges facing the not-for-profit providers across care, demographic changes, government intervention (or lack of it) and how other countries have built societies that realise the benefits of an ageing demographic.
2025-10-0139 min
AlteaTalksS2 E8 Choice, Control and Community | What Good Social Care Really Looks Like Beyond the care home stereotype lies a sector that's busy transforming lives through innovation and ambition. We are delighted to be joined this month by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum, and a leading international authority on the care sector. Tune in for a wide-ranging and fascinating discussion that encompasses fair funding battles, technology's exciting potential, the army of unpaid carers delivering a "second NHS," and why urgent reform is needed while awaiting the Casey Commission's 2026 recommendations. Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on L...
2025-09-3059 min
Brisbane Lions LowdownSo It’s Come Down To This | 2025 AFL Grand Final PreviewG’day Lions fans, Ash here – and this one’s for the true believers, this isn’t just a preview, it’s the build-up to the biggest stage of all. Strap in.. The haters reckon our window’s closing, the Cats think they’re peaking at the right time, but here’s the reality: Brisbane aren’t done yet.🦁Three straight Grand Finals. Seven finals campaigns under Fages. They keep calling it a window – nah, mate, it’s a sliding door and the Lions are kicking it clean off the hinges.🦁Kids on fire. Gallop – fifth game, MCG preli...
2025-09-2439 min
The Covid Inquiry PodcastThe Covid Inquiry Podcast Module 6 Week 1 | Broudie Jackson CanterThe evidential hearings for Module 6 of the UK Covid Inquiry began on June 30th 2025.
This week, Nicola Brook and Lorelei King were joined by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum.
Together, they discussed everything that happened during the first week of hearings, including evidence from witnesses.
If you've lost a loved one to Covid-19, it isn't too late to be part of the Covid Inquiry. For more information on how to instruct legal representation, visit our website here: https://www.jacksonlees.co.uk/BroudieJacksonCanter/services/covid-inquiry
2025-07-081h 00
Previews & ReviewsEp. 301 Preview Show: QUEENSLAND FEATURES & MAGIC MILLIONS MID YEAR TALES! 🐎💥🎙️ EPISODE 301 – QUEENSLAND FEATURES & MAGIC MILLIONS TALES! 🐎💥
The crew is ON for another big week of stories, insights & laughs 👊
🎤 Featuring: Dicko, Pistol Pete, PharJack Jenkins, Butch Bourne & Jono Rayner
This week we head north and focus on the Queensland Derby & Kingsford Smith Cup at Eagle Farm 🟡⚫
💰 Butch drops in for a hit-and-run mission, giving us the inside scoop from the Magic Millions Mid Year Sale, covering:
🐣 National Weanling Sale
🐴 Gold Coast Broodmare Sale
🔥 Anamoe’s first foals hit the ring
💸 INSANE money flying around for broodmares
🥋 Then PharJack delivers an all-time yarn — UFC legend Israel Adesanya gets picked up off the street and ends up at the Canterbury races. Yu...
2025-05-2937 min
Money BoxMoney Box Live: Your Care Cost Questions AnsweredPaying for care in later life is something many of us will face. Unlike other NHS services, social care is not free at the point of use, the average annual care home cost is £60,000, if additional care is needed that price will go up. After a recent special Money Box Live from Grange Care Residential Home in Sheffield we received so many questions that we simply couldn't get through them all on air, so we've raided the inbox and brought in the experts to return to the topic to answer as many was we can.F...
2025-03-0528 minMoney BoxLive from Sheffield: Affording CareMoney Box Live broadcasts from Grange Crescent Residential Care Home in Sheffield for a special programme on the cost of care.Unlike NHS services, social care is not free at the point of use. It costs an average of around £60,000 per year to live in a residential care home and considerably more if you need nursing care.Last week the Department of Health and Social Care announced a new review into care costs, but the independent commission tasked with the job will not publish it's final report until 2028.We'll be speaking to residents a...
2025-02-0528 min
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationAging and social care’s evolving landscape in the UKWhat can the United Kingdom teach us about rethinking aging and social care?In a world that's becoming more interconnected, there's an increasing focus on sharing insights and challenging one another to find innovative solutions for the future of care and reimagining what aging and social care can look like.In this episode, Donna Duncan sits down with two inspiring voices:Professor Vic Rayner OBE, CEO of the National Care Forum Dr. Donald Macaskill, CEO of Scottish CareThey discuss the evolving landscape of a...
2025-01-1445 min
GettableCrows narrow pick 4 sights, club hits draft jackpot, pick trade latest, the ‘next Rayner’ risesPotential top 10 pick Alix Tauru is this week's Gettable guest. Tauru gives us an insight into his incredible rise as one of this season's biggest draft bolters following a standout campaign at both ends of the ground for Gippsland Power and Vic Country. He talks us through his 'Flying Viking' nickname and whether he thinks it will stick, his Scandinavian roots, being interviewed by 17 clubs at the draft combine, and whether he enjoys playing forward or back better. Gettable co-hosts Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge also look through all of the latest on...
2024-10-2329 min
Inside Running Podcast359: Tom Do Canto | Sydney Marathon | Brussels Diamond League Final359: Sydney Marathon | Brussels Diamond League Final | Tom Do Canto
This episode is sponsored by Precision Fuel & Hydration, check out their free online planner that you can use to work out how much carb, sodium and fluid you need to perform at your best. Click here then use the code at checkout as mentioned on the show for a discount.
Tom Do Canto guest hosts this week and recaps his National Championship win and the vibes at this year's Sydney Marathon.
Julian feels the repercussions of the European jaunt.
Brad ticks the legs over and...
2024-09-172h 05
CMM - OFF THE PAGECMM OFF THE PAGE | WHAT DOES THE GENERAL ELECTION OUTCOME MEAN FOR SOCIAL CARE?Season 2, Episode 2: What does the general election outcome mean for social care?The second season of CMM OFF THE PAGE continues with a discussion about the outcome of the general election, in which the Labour Party formed a new Government, and its numerous implications for the social care sector.This episode was co-hosted by Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive Officer at the National Care Forum (NCF), and Martin Rix, Chief Executive Officer at Belong, Melanie Williams, President of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and Isaac Samuels, Co-production Advisor...
2024-09-0357 min
Voices of Care"We've got a crisis system" The Social Care Round Table | Voices of CareIn this special episode of Voices of Care, host Suhail Mirza interviews three leading experts in social care: Professor Vic Rayner, Professor Martin Green, and Dr. Jane Townsend. They discuss the pressing issues facing the social care sector, including workforce challenges, funding problems, and the need for better integration. They offer insights on potential solutions, such as improving commissioning practices, investing in technology, and elevating the status of care work. They also touch on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and provide recommendations for the government to address the sector's long-standing issues.
2024-08-0439 minVoices of Care"The absence of a workforce strategy has hampered development" Vic Rayner OBE | Voices of CareThis episode of the #VoicesofCare podcast features Professor Vic Rayner, CEO of the National care Forum. Alongside host Suhail Mirza, Vic discusses the work of the National Care Forum, the challenges facing the social care sector, and the importance of thinking about social care first. They also explore the need for improvement in pay and terms and conditions for care workers, the role of not-for-profit organisations in social care, and the potential of technology in transforming the sector.
2024-07-0232 min
Office Hours Live with Tim HeideckerGlendale's Got Talent!You know we like having fun, but did you know we also like making STARS 🤩? Office Hours Live is proud to present Glendale's Got Talent, a showcase of talent and feats with broken juggler Michael Rayner, Venezuelan/Appalachian music duo Larry & Joe, comedian Lizzy Cooperman with a hidden talent, magician Simone Turkington and DJ Douggpound in the mix. Master of Ceremonies JP Inc. oversaw the proceedings, and was also kind enough to offer all our contestants a massage from our masseur Tai in the JP Inc. Massage and Relaxation Lounge. Our resident judges Doug and Vic handed out numbers thr...
2024-05-311h 00
Military LifePART 2 Military Life Community Connectors ExplainedRe-released Episode- Military Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED PART 2 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors, or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are, what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community Connector Program. No one quite gets you like a fellow Defence Partner, but finding and connecting with other partners can be both tricky and nerve-wracking! It took me 10 years to find a Defence Partner friend. Partly because I d...
2024-05-2321 minMilitary LifePART 1-Military Life Community Connectors ExplainedRe-released Episode- Military Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED PART 1 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors, or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are, what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community Connector Program. No one quite gets you like a fellow Defence Partner, but finding and connecting with other partners can be both tricky and nerve-wracking! It took me 10 years to find a Defence Partner friend. Partly because...
2024-05-2321 min
52 PickupWeek 14 - Sand and Rust, with Reid VanierDid you know mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe team up with Doctor DC himself Reid Vanier to wear jeans while building robots, ponder articulated cheeks, and determine which triple-A studio should be making a Vic and Renee video game.
Chapters:
Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (08:57)
Let’s Talk About 52 #14 (12:46)
The Backup (50:18)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (56:04)
The Blackboard (58:03)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:06:47)
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2024-05-221h 13Inside Running Podcast333: Sinead Diver | National Records at The TEN | Run For The Kids & State Athletics Championships333: Sinead Diver | National Records at The TEN | Run For The Kids & State Athletics Championships
This week’s episode of Inside Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by Nike.
Marking the next chapter of Nike’s relentless focus on innovating for all runners, the new Nike Alphafly 3 delivers marathon speed to push beyond what you thought possible. It’s their lightest and most tested Alphafly ever, validated by elite marathoners and designed to help all athletes chase their personal best in the marathon – no matter their pace.
Brad gets through the week pain fr...
2024-03-192h 00CMM - OFF THE PAGECMM OFF THE PAGE | THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIAL CAREEpisode 8: The future of technology in social care In this episode of CMM OFF THE PAGE, Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of National Care Forum (NCF), reviews the Government’s commitment to technology in social care, explains the role technology can play in supporting the social care workforce, comments on why the UK care sector must keep pace with technological change, such as artificial intelligence and robotics, and Vic also encourages providers to embrace data and ensure that people drawing on care are part of the discussions. Adam Hunt, Former Digital Transformation Lead at the...
2023-10-1150 min
The Caring View - The Social Care PodcastProfessor Vic Rayner OBE, NCF - Developing Yourselves as Care Professionals Episode 3
Series 4 of The Caring View Podcast! Series 4 has been made possible through sponsorship with Florence. Find all their details below.
In Episode 3 of this series, we get to meet the fantastic Professor Vic Rayner OBE. Vic is the CEO of the National Care Forum and is one of the leading faces of social care. Regularly voicing the views of NCF's members in the news and at conferences, Vic is leading the way when it comes to getting people to not only talk about social care, but to change their views and outlook on itProfesso...
2023-06-1954 minCMM - OFF THE PAGECMM OFF THE PAGE | SUPPORTING DISPLACED PEOPLEEpisode 3: Supporting displaced people How is your care organisation supporting displaced people? In this month’s episode, we delve into the topic of supporting displaced people who have arrived in the UK. How can care providers help people to settle in the UK and help them to find housing and employment opportunities? Professor Vic Rayner OBE, Chief Executive of The National Care Forum (NCF), updates on how the NCF has been proactive in its approach to support Ukrainian refugees and shares useful resources and information for providers. Oona Goldsworthy, Chief Executive of...
2023-05-0352 minInside Running Podcast274: Australian World XC Team Announcement274: Australian World XC Team Announcement
This April, head to South Australia to run the McLaren Vale Marathon. Hosted at Richard Hamilton Wines, you can look forward to some fast racing over scenic road courses through the heart of SA's premier wine region. The marathon will headline a weekend of running, supported by a half marathon, 10K and 5K. If you've been looking for a good reason to visit South Australia - this is it!
For 20% off entry use discount code: IRP-MVM-20
Brad gets the Valencia experience over at parkrun.
Julian catches some pote...
2023-01-311h 32Military LifeMilitary Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED-PART 2Community Connectors EXPLAINED-PART 2 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are and what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community Connector Program. No one quite gets you like a fellow Defence Partner but finding and connecting with other partners can be both tricky and nerve-wracking! It took me 10 years to find a Defence Partner friend. Partly because I didn't realise what I was mi...
2022-10-0421 minMilitary LifeMilitary Life Community Connectors EXPLAINED-PART 1Community Connectors EXPLAINED-PART 1 Maybe you have heard about Military Life Community Connectors or maybe you want to know more about them. This episode is all about who they are and what they do, and why I felt there was a need for the Military Life Community Connector Program. No one quite gets you like a fellow Defence Partner but finding and connecting with other partners can be both tricky and nerve-wracking! It took me 10 years to find a Defence Partner friend. Partly because I didn't realise what I w...
2022-10-0421 minInside Running Podcast255: Sydney Running Festival | City-Bay Fun Run | Tan Relays255: Sydney Running Festival | City-Bay Fun Run | Tan Relays
This episode of the Inside Running Podcast is brought to you by PILLAR Performance – Australia’s leading sports micronutrition brand, as an exclusive offer for Inside Running listeners, head to pillarperformance.shop use the code SKIPSICK to receive a $10 off ULTRA IMMUNE C
Brad makes a recovery from the previous week and mounts another comeback.
Julian chases down Brady with Geelong in the Tan Relays.
Brady and the Bats sweep the Tan Relays and Premierships before the late train ride home.
Sydney...
2022-09-201h 52Inside Running Podcast249: Birmingham Commonwealth Games Track Program249: Birmingham Commonwealth Games Track Program
Brad recovers after another bout of sickness.
Kristian Ulriksen guest hosts alongside the boys and recaps his training week in the campaign towards the Berlin Marathon
Brady starts to feel the toll of the cross country Lakeside 10
Oli Hoare is the 1500m Commonwealth Games Champion, taking down a world class field to set a personal best and Commonwealth Games Record of 3:30.12 and moves to second on the all-time list for Australia.
Matt Ramsden ran 3:48.98 in the second heat, while Stewy McSweyn withdrew prior to the...
2022-08-101h 57Inside Running Podcast247: World Athletics Champs Week 2 | Victorian State XC Champs247: World Athletics Champs Week 2 | Victorian State XC Champs
This week’s episode of the Inside Running podcast is proudly sponsored by ASICS.
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Julian recaps his week leading to the Victorian XC Champs at Bundoora.
Brad contin...
2022-07-261h 49Inside Running Podcast245: Athletics World Championships Team Announcement
245: Athletics World Championships Team Announcement
This week’s episode of the Inside Running Podcast is sponsored by Mizuno, tune in later for our take on the all new Mizuno Wave Horizon 6 – built for the long run. Be sure to check out all of the latest updates from Mizuno at mizuno.com.au or you can find them in selected stores.
Brad slides into some trouble then paces a parkrun post Gold Coast Marathon.
Julian tries to sneak into Geelong’s Premier Division before settling with Div 5.
Brady takes an easy week after Gold Coast before taking the B...
2022-07-121h 42Inside Running Podcast242: Australian Records Fall at Diamond League242: Australian Records Fall at Diamond League | Local XC Leagues
This Episode is proudly brought to you by lululemon. lululemon are a brand known for yoga, but as we now know, their run gear is technical, highly functional and built to last run after run through the seasons. Check the collection out on lululemon.com.au
Brad comes off Launceston and puts in his last specific workout before the taper.
Julian has a bit of a tumultuous week with illness and fatigue.
Brady tries to find something to get fired u...
2022-06-211h 33
Night Shift: An Urban Fantasy Audio DramaEpisode 1.07 – The Broken CircleWith the help of a little magic, the search for Vanessa Alvarez finally turns up a witness after seven years, but getting answers isn't going to be that easy.Content warnings: body horror/burning and assault (including sfx), eye gore (non-explicit mention), allusions to kidnapping, high pitched droning soundVoices in this episode:Sebastian Fen – Julian MaclurgPolice Officer – Andre RiveraParamedic – Adriana CazadorCam Archer – Rey ArcherPhoebe Chen – Donna XiaQuin Sterling – Sam B NguyenJustin James – Eric RaymondMrs. Levy – AifeMira Zafar – Zeina H ChaudhryJenny Holt – Angie GoneKyle Gillespie – Jonathan WatersNeighbor – Sarah BaquiranStrange Voice – Peter Wicks911 Operator – Vic TreviñoSmith – Ian LimDealer...
2022-06-0148 minInside Running Podcast222: Oliver Hoare wins Wanamaker Mile | Zatopek 2021 Recap
222: Oliver Hoare wins Wanamaker Mile | Zatopek 2021 Recap
This episode is sponsored by. the Think Big Run The Bridge in Hobart. Australia’s richest 10km road race and for the past 2 years has been the fastest 10km road race in Australia. Coming up on February 27, it includes a 10km, 5km and 1km events – for more details hobartrunthebridge.com.au .
Brad tries to manage his high heart rate in the heat and humidity.
Julian gets his mileage up while organising the upcoming Surf Coast Training Camp.
Brady takes out the Vic Country Champs 5000m and nearly takes the double...
2022-02-011h 28
Let's Talk About CareEp.24 Vic Rayner, CEO of the National Care Forum talks about care staff shortages, the need for pay increase and mandatory vaccineHost Jill Rennie talks to Vic Rayner, CEO of the National Care Forum (NCF) about how social care is viewed in the eyes of the government since the pandemic, how the government should have handled the mandatory vaccine policy and how technology will play an integral role in the future of social care.
2021-11-3038 minComing of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationCOVID-19: The UK story | Vic Rayner OBESince the onset of the pandemic, the experience of the United Kingdom seniors’ care system paralleled Canada. In both countries, each challenge was met with new thinking – and solutions – to overcome them and protect our most vulnerable. So, what does that mean as we reimagine growing older, and the different types of supports required?In this episode of Coming of Age, Donna sits down with Vic Rayner OBE, the CEO of The National Care Forum, a not-for-profit focused on providing leading care for over 27 years. Vic has become a prominent voice in the sector. They discuss what our age...
2021-08-3149 min
Jez & FriendsEp #40: Lachlan Rayner - Umpire AFLIn Episode 40, I sit down and chat to renowned AFL Boundary Umpire Lachlan Rayner. We dive into our athletics journeys as Lachlan runs for Essendon Athletics Club, is heavily involved with Athletics Exclusive who do live streams for (Vic Milers, etc). Also Lachlan's other media ventures with Rayner Media as well as some useful travel tips for those interested in going abroad down the road. If you liked the ep maybe share it with a mate, follow on Spotify or Subscribe on iTunes!
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2021-05-1358 min
Tea With TobiVic Rayner, Chief Executive Officer of the National Care ForumVIC RAYNEREpisode Description: On this week’s episode, Tobi is joined by executive director of the National Care Forum, Vic Rayner. The NCF is a membership organisation for not-for-profit organisations in the care and support sector and, in this episode, Vic tells Tobi about the first time she heard the words Covid-19, they discuss how important technology was in aiding the pandemic response, and Vic explains what the care sector needs to learn from the past year. Top Quotes:“Staff had to be everything for those they cared for.” - Vic Rayne...
2021-04-2749 min
The Road To OutstandingSophie Coulthard - Self-Leadership And A Final MessageAs usual, the final episode of the series is just me, but this also happens to be the final episode of the podcast!
In case you were not aware, I've decided to finish the podcast after this series, and I explain why during the episode. I also share some of the key stats from the podcast including where in the world people listen from and I share a final message and lesson around self-leadership.
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The Care Leader's Handbook is available on Amazon here
There's more information about The Judgement Index...
2019-12-2049 min
Take on BoardMore women in decision-making roles with Leonie Morgan AM - Episode 8Today on the Take on Board podcast, Helga will be speaking with Leonie Morgan A M.Leonie is a woman with a wealth of governance experience, which, coupled with her focus on gender equality and mentoring, means her wisdom is something you’ll want to hear. Her passion is seeing more women in decision making. This work was acknowledged by her inclusion on the Victorian Women's Honour Roll in 2007 and she has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant services to women.Leonie is a director of Film Victoria, Holmesglen TAFE and a founding me...
2019-08-2025 min
Care Home Management magazine's podcastThe Second Care Home Management magazine podcastJoin us for the second Care Home Management magazine podcast kindly sponsored by MyAko.com. We talk to Vic Rayner, executive director of the National Care Forum, about how readers can prepare for Care Home Open Day on June 28; and we chat to Care Home Awards organiser Matthew Davies about why awards are a great way to shout about your care home's fantastic work. Deadline for entries is January 31. Our guest supplier interview is with Peter Eckhardt, who is CEO of Gainsborough Healthcare Group. He talks about innovation in bathing and infection control...
2019-01-0843 min
The Road To OutstandingVic Rayner - The Big Topics In Care Right NowSeries Four kicks off with an interview with Vic Rayner who is the Executive Director of the National Care Forum. But that's not all! She is also a trustee of Hestia, a leading London charity providing care and support and she's the independent Chair of the Brighton and Hove Fairness Commission.
The National Care Forum is the strongest voice for the not for profit care sector, and works with it's membership to drive forward the delivery of quality person centred care.
Vic is such a voice, and so knowledgable around what's going on in the s...
2018-10-121h 03
BigFooty Power AFL Podcast2017 Draft: Vic Metro Pt. 2! - Ep. 5.65Macca & Portia preview the second batch of potential draftees from Vic Metro including Jack Higgins and Cam Rayner
2017-11-0100 min