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Conversation & discussion on contemporary Adoption & Fostering
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Wellbeing means feeling good in different ways, like being healthy and happy. It’s about how we feel physically, mentally, and emotionally, as well as our connections with others and finding meaning in life. In this series, we look at different aspects of wellbeing, and how it relates to family and friend carers
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Podcast by Kinship Carers Victoria
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Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met. Journey into their world, joining them on epic adventures to unfamiliar places, back in time to wild moments of history, and into their deepest memories, to be moved by personal stories of resilience and redemption. Hosted by Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski, Conversations is the ABC's most popular long-form interview program. Every day we explore the vast tapestry of human experience, wea ...
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Being a parent or carer for a neurodivergent child can seem like an overwhelming new world. We’re here to help you breakdown the diagnosis, navigate the big feelings and hear stories of real family life. With specialists and people who have lived experience, think of us as a little neurodivergence decoder in your back pocket. We’ve been there, we get it, we got you!
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This series has been developed for New Zealand’s army of unpaid family carers who are looking after a loved one who is dying. Developed by the specialist palliative team at Otago Community Hospice and supported by Hospice New Zealand, the series provides reliable advice and information for carers.
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Tune in to Carer Catalysts - a podcast connecting innovators for unpaid carers. There's a sense of hope bubbling away in the world of carer support. There's a hope that right now we're bringing new, exciting, innovative solutions that could be truly transformative - helping us all to care, and thrive. But innovation is no mean feat. That's why we've been speaking with the people who are catalysing the change. These are leaders in carer support whose journeys and experiences have brought them ...
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Voices of Fostering brought to you by National Fostering Group. Everyone’s life takes a different path. As children and young people decisions can be made for us that shape our lives forever – whether for good or bad. As adults, we have the opportunity to make our own choices. And what we choose can have a positive impact on us and the world around us. Particularly if one of those choices is fostering. When you listen to the stories of children and young people whose lives have been touched ...
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The brand new podcast from Kyro and James at Mobilise. We're sharing the stories, wisdom and experience of people who have been caring for a loved one.
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This podcast is being brought to you by the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma and we are committed to providing people living and working with child trauma with proven strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for families.
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Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children’s social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge.
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This podcast is about Sia’s daily life which includes producing music, making beats, recording videos, inventing new gadgets, recommending new movies and tv shows she likes, make-up she loves, dealing with her personal development and being a carer for her parents. It's a full on life!
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André and Velrita are doing this podcast, to raise awareness of the realities of being a carer for a loved one and living with a rare misunderstood chronic condition. Who knew that becoming a mother for the first time, twenty-seven years ago would be one of the best experiences of her life? no matter how rewarding it was, she knew it would not be easy especially as a single mother. So, imagine one day, when your child is only four years and has a stroke. Without any warning, overnight both o ...
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Welcome to the official free Podcast site from SAGE Publications for Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care. SAGE is a leading international publisher of journals, books, and electronic media for academic, educational, and professional markets with principal offices in Los Angeles, London, New Delhi, and Singapore.
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DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices, Series One. Created by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland and proudly sponsored by Hidden Hearing DemTalks, Our Stories, Our Voices is a podcast series by The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Series One is produced by the Dementia Carers Campaign Network (DCCN) and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of family carers and supporters of people living with dementia. The DCCN is an advocacy group of people who have experience caring for or supporting someone livin ...
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Are you a parent or a carer of children and wondering how you can best navigate the challenges of COVID-19? Parenting in the age of coronavirus is a new podcast from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, supported by Medibank. Child health experts will discuss the challenges parents are facing, and explore how you can best support yourself and your children so they can continue to learn, thrive and develop. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and tell your ...
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A podcast about autism and family life. Meet Fiona and Travis, and their son Patch as they discover what an autism diagnosis means and what happens next. Let them be your guide, your community and your support network. This podcast will open your mind to all the incredible things autistic people wish the world understood.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, confused, weary or alone? That is all about to change. Hi. I'm Michele; Wife and Mum of four. My family forged our own path when it came to supporting our son with autism; who against all predictions, is now 18 and thriving. I'd love to help you and your family to do the same. Here at Authentically Autism you will find encouragement, truth, guidance and hope. I look forward to helping you create a future for your child, brighter than you ever imagined. Michele x
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This is a podcast for parents to grow their confidence and skills in communicating, interacting and understanding their children so that they can be the empowered parents they are destined to be for their children! I speak with many inspiring and knowledgeable parents, therapists, community leaders who understand children and parents and provide a treasure trove of information and ideas for parents to think about and try at home! We cover topics such as school readiness, play, how different ...
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In January 2019, while working in London, Jonathan Hirons’s life suddenly changed. He remembers sitting in a business meeting with colleagues discussing a work project when he “began to feel strange”. Jonathan soon found that he couldn’t make changes to the document he was working on, and he began to struggle to find the words to speak. Fortunately, realising something was very wrong, his colleagues acted quickly and called an ambulance. Jonathan was rushed to University College Hospital, wh ...
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We are a group of Independent Fostering Agencies; Time For Children, Fostering Options, Foster Care Solutions and Futures For Children, We were built by those who know fostering best and are here to talk about all things 'foster care'; from the moments that test us to the ones that truly amaze us. Take a seat, pop the kettle on and join us for a quick chat.
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"The Spectrum Connection" is a heartfelt and informative podcast that focuses on the experiences of Jess and Alyce, two mums with neurodivergent children. They share personal stories, insights, and advice to support other parents on a similar journey. The podcast covers a range of topics, including daily challenges and breakthrough moments, with the goal of promoting understanding and celebration of neurodivergence.
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Each month a new podcast is published with a different guest talking about a mental well being topic that is personal to them. The aim of the podcast is to encourage us all to have conversations about mental health and make it normal to do so, not some abstract or hidden illness that no one can relate to or understand.
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Suzie Miller — the trailblazing papergirl, lawyer and playwright
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Suzie Miller's frugal and free range St Kilda childhood taught her to question almost everything. She grew up to become a trailblazing writer and lawyer (R) Suzie Miller grew up in St Kilda, and from early in life she had a number of part-time jobs. She became a trailblazing paper girl in her local area, when the role was usually only offered to bo…
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Episode 26 | Building trust between children and their carers
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Building a healthy relationship between a foster carer and the child in their care is deeply rooted in trust. In this insightful conversation, Jo Francis, our Publishing Manager, sits down with Brad Kemp and Lauren Fernandes to explore what it truly means to build trust between children and their carers. Both Brad and Lauren played pivotal roles in…
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Send us a Text Message. We had the incredible honour of welcoming gold Paralympic medalist, Ellie Simmonds, onto our podcast! 🎙️ In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into Ellie’s inspiring journey. From her early years in foster care to being adopted by her amazing parents who are foster carers, Ellie shares how these experiences shaped her …
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My aunt was smuggled to Tashkent by Stalin
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Helen Vatsikopoulos' family never spoke about what happened to her aunt, Aspasia after the Greek Civil War. She uncovered a story of secret evacuation, exile and unknown family members. Helen Vatsikopoulos was born in a little mountain village on the northern border of Greece. She came to Adelaide as a young girl and grew up to become a TV journali…
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Episode 32: Kristy Forbes (Autism and Neurodiversity Specialist) - Creating An Inclusive World for Neurodivergent Children
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Send us a Text Message. This episode was recorded online.......hence some audio issues. The content is amazing - so keep listening. Ever wondered how shifting from a medicalized view of neurodiversity to a more human-centered understanding could transform your parenting journey? Australian autism and neurodiversity specialist Kristy Forbes joins us…
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Welcome to the Teaser episode of You Can Grow Your Own Way, a podcast for parents and carers of neurodivergent children. Being a carer for a neurodivergent child can seem like an overwhelming new world. We’re here to help you breakdown the diagnosis, navigate the big feelings and hear stories of real family life. With specialists and those with liv…
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Heavenly beings: the icon paintings of Michael Galovic
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Artist Michael Galovic had been painting mysterious and mystical icons for decades before he truly understood the theology behind what he was doing — expertly and purposefully distorting reality to create a window into a heavenly and otherworldly realmBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Primary Palliative Care - onwards and upwards!
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Primary Palliative Care - onwards and upwards!
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Dave Gleeson is known for his blistering performances in The Screaming Jets and The Angels, but he grew up singing at Mass in Cardiff, with a mum who opened their home to hundreds of foster children (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The sprawling history of the human soul — part one
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In this two-part series, historian Paul Ham traces how our definition and understanding of the human soul has transformed over thousands of years. Humans have been probing their own invisible inner voice since the Stone Age. But where did the concept of the soul even come from? And is it really what separates the living from the dead?…
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Episode 193 - The For Baby's Sake Trust with CEO Lauren Seager-Smith
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Hello and welcome to the A&F Podcast. In this episode we speak to Lauren Seager-Smith CEO of The For Baby's Sake Trust charity working UK-wide to break the cycle of domestic abuse and empower parents to give their babies the best start in life. For many children in the care system or previously in the care system domestic abuse has been a part of t…
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Ken Faulkner has become so respected for how he can transform horses and their riders, people travel from all over the world to learn from him. But after a life-threatening riding accident on his favourite horse, Smoke, Ken had to learn to walk and ride again, rediscovering himself in the processBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In 2014, her husband's unexpected death cast her adrift in a sea of grief, but bit by bit life called her backBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 31: (Dana Baltutis Parent Coach and Speech Pathologist)- The Foundations for Expanded Parenting
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Send us a Text Message. What if societal norms are holding our neurodivergent children back? Join me as I break down the conventional molds and explore why it's time to celebrate the unique ways our children interact with the world. I challenge the necessity of making kids sit still during circle time or play with toys in a standardized manner. Ins…
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On Carol Perry’s communal farm there’s ‘no loneliness, and no mortgages’. It’s a long way from the life her parents expected her to lead, and she got there after an overseas motorbike tour and teaching in a war zoneBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Phil - It is so important to improve their self esteem
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Send us a Text Message. Phil is passionate about sports and, most importantly, is an exceptional foster carer. In this episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, Phil discusses the importance of boosting foster children's self-esteem and how one way he has managed to do this is through karate. We will also learn more about Phil and his fostering j…
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Better Me Better Us Ep15 - Vulnerability.
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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Better Me Better Us Podcast with Vicki and Hayley. In this months episode we talk about vulnerability. What does it mean to you? Is it a weakness or a sign of strength? Connect with them - Instagram- BMBUltd Facebook – Better Me Better Us Twitter – BMBUltd Email – info@bettermebetterus.co.uk…
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Kim McKay is the Director and CEO of The Australian Museum, responsible for 22 million objects that tell the history of the world (Content warning: this episode discusses human remains held in museums and the repatriation process. Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander and Pacific Islander peoples, please listen with care.)…
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Adoption & Fostering journal #9 | Adoptive parents’ worries and concerns about their adolescent adopted children
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In this episode, Dr Dennis Golm interviews Saul Hillman about their PhD, which focused on developing the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), a tool to measure attachment in children through narratives. Saul has been involved with all phases of the longitudinal adoption study which has followed up on late- and early-placed children since placement…
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'More than cheesecake' — humanity's shared musical history
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Like tracing the cultural history of breathing or love, it's difficult to pinpoint exactly when, how or why humans started making music. But composer and broadcaster Andrew Ford has uncovered the story of music, from pre-historic times to nowBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Adoption Conversations - Adult Adoptee and Solo Adopter Susie James
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Hello and welcome to conversations from the A&F Network. In this episode I speak to Susie James and adult adoptee and a solo adoptive parents. She shares her experience of growing up adopted and navigating reunion with her birth mother as a young woman. Susie is now embarking on a PhD looking at post adoption support for solo adopters inspired by h…
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Conversations Gold: The silver medal that changed Laurie Lawrence
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As a child, the superstar swim coach lived with a chronic lung condition, and had part of a lung removed. In 1956, a huge event held in his family's backyard changed the course of his life (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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On the tip of my tongue: Series 1 Episode 6 - What we have learned so far...
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Send us a Text Message. Reflecting on the Journey: Uncovering the Themes of Aphasia Awareness In the final episode of Series 1 of 'On the Tip of My Tongue,' hosts Rob Edwards and Jonathan Hirons review the key themes and insights from their podcast series dedicated to raising awareness about aphasia. They discuss the stigmatization and misunderstan…
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Episode 30: Dr. Karen Stagnitti (Children's Play Expert) - Unleashing the Transformative Power of Play
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Send us a Text Message. Apologies for the audio - Karen was in a remote area with a challenging wireless connection. Just listen past that - the content Karen provides is amazing! Discover the transformative power of play with our special guest, Dr. Karen Stagnitti, an internationally recognized expert in children's play. In this episode, Dr. Stagn…
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Conversations Gold: Jana Pittman's turning point
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Jana Pittman became one of Australia's most famous athletes as a young woman. Then at age 30, she found herself at a painful crossroads (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Zak - We provide the best training for our foster carers
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Zak, our Training Team Leader. Zak works with our current foster carers to provide them with top-notch training and equip them with essential skills. Tune in to hear about our redesigned Skills to Foster Training, therapeutic parenting courses, and how we use VR to elevate our tr…
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Episode 25 | CFAB’s Cultural Family Life Library
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Clare Seth, our Kinship Consultant, interviews Chloe Hubert from Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) about their Cultural Family Life Library - a series of guides for social workers introducing them to the history and culture of families in diaspora communities in the UK. Chloe has a background in asylum and immigration law and has worked i…
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In a world often focused on self-improvement and personal success, the act of helping others might seem secondary. However, aiding those around us is not just beneficial for the recipients; it profoundly impacts our own wellbeing.By Carer Wellbeing Academy
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Conversations Gold: Paralympian Christie Dawes is super/normal
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The Tokyo Paralympics were Christie's seventh as a wheelchair racing competitor, but Christie almost gave up marathons after the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the most frightening experience of her life (CW: mention of suicide) (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Webcast with Fiona Wells talking Adoption Crisis and Safeguarding in Adoption.
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In this webcast Al speaks to Fiona Wells founder of Patch and author of 2023's Adoption Crisis report. We're chatting about the report and what conversations it's started as well as the upcoming 'safeguarding in Adoption' online conference planned for the 24th September. It's free and you can book a place here. As always if you’ve experience of ado…
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Conversations Gold: The life of Anna Meares
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Anna's stellar cycling career saw her smash Australian Olympic records and become the World Champion 11 times. Then to the surprise of many, she walked away from cycling for good, returning to the world stage as Australia's Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Episode 29 - Jason Tyndall (CEO of Nature Play SA) - Transforming Children's Well-Being Through Nature Play
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Send us a Text Message. What if nurturing your child's curiosity could significantly boost their well-being? Join us as we sit down with Jason Tyndall, CEO of Nature Play SA, who passionately discusses the transformative power of nature on children's development. Jason shares innovative strategies for encouraging outdoor exploration, highlighting t…
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Conversations Gold: Lisa Curry on winning gold and losing Jaimi
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Swimmer and entrepreneur Lisa Curry's life has been full of highs and lows both in and out of the pool. But it was the death of her daughter, Jaimi, that completely changed her. This is how Lisa fought to get her old self back after her unimaginable loss (R)By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Nigel - As a blind foster carer, I am fully supported!
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we meet foster carer Nigel who fosters alongside his wife Penny! Back in 2018, whilst fostering Nigel was involved in an accident that unfortunately left him with full sight loss, in this episode Nigel speaks about that experience, his highs and his lows and ultimately why he continues to foster! If you woul…
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Episode 24 | Let's talk about Morris and Rufus
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In this delightful conversation CoramBAAF's Publishing Manager, Jo Francis, speaks with Jill Seeney about the success of her children's books over the years. They dig into what sparked the ideas for the stories and why they've struck a chord with social workers, carers, and kids over time. Jill Seeney is a Fostering and Kinship Training and Develop…
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