Best RedR Australia Podcasts (2024)

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Ulf believes all people should be protected 19:24

3M ago19:24

19:24

When Ulf accidentally found himself in the middle of the Kashmir Crisis in 1989, he was moved by the suffering of civilians affected by the conflict. Six years later, after trying his hand as a bike mechanic, wedding photographer and some time on a Viking ship, he resolved to study law and devote his life to protecting communities affected by crisi…

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Talei Tora on colonialism and conviction 20:34

4M ago20:34

20:34

Growing up around the buzz of the Radio Fiji studios, Talei Tora is a born storyteller. As the daughter of a radio announcer, Talei learnt from an early age the importance of how a story is told—and for whom. Fast forward to today and Talei is an extensively experienced communications expert, with more than two decades under her belt as a televisio…

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Simione Bula is empowering inclusion in the Pacific 27:04

6M ago27:04

27:04

In Pacific Island countries such as Fiji, the first education for a young child is often learning traditional knowledge. And for humanitarian Simione Bula, preserving and protecting this valuable knowledge is vital to navigating future disasters in the region. Simione is a highly experienced disaster management and disability inclusion specialist, …

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For Richard Simpson, leadership starts with listening 26:17

7M ago26:17

26:17

From taking cover in bomb shelters in Ukraine, to herding donkeys in Afghanistan, to drinking kava in Fiji, Richard Simpson has many rich insights from 25 years as a humanitarian leader, innovator and educator. After a serendipitous meeting with a United Nations official in Turkey in the 90s, followed by a degree in anthropology and Latin American …

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For Vuli Gauna, we are connected by the ocean 27:11

8M ago27:11

27:11

Hailing from ‘a tiny drop in the ocean’ in eastern Fiji, Vuli Gauna survived a cyclone when he was just two years old. Observing the growing intensity of storms as he grew up, he was inspired to volunteer and eventually work for a wide range of Red Cross societies across the Pacific, as well as the IFRC. Now, with nearly 30 years’ experience in dis…

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Hannah Jay’s hope for gender equality 23:16

9M ago23:16

23:16

For Hannah Jay, the inspiring power of women and girls has fueled her life’s work. As a gender expert in the humanitarian sector for more than a decade, Hannah has dedicated her career to addressing gender-based violence in humanitarian contexts. She’s worked extensively across Asia and the Pacific, supporting a wide range of organisations includin…

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Kathryn Harries is sharing the power of clean water 19:39

12M ago19:39

19:39

It’s not a glamorous job working with toilets. But having access to clean water, sanitation and good hygiene is lifesaving stuff, and thankfully for us it’s Kathryn Harries’ dream job. A highly experienced water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) engineer and humanitarian leader, Kathryn worked for Sydney Water Corporation for a decade before transitio…

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Dr. Helen Durham is balancing courage and compassion 24:35

1y ago24:35

24:35

Passionate, persistent, patient—these are three qualities Dr. Helen Durham AO says are essential for humanitarians. And whether she’s addressing the UN Security Council in New York or mediating with the military in times of conflict, Helen embodies them all—while staying true to her humanitarian imperative. A trailblazer in international humanitari…

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Mel Bencik’s superpower is empathy 25:22

1y ago25:22

25:22

Growing up as the child of migrants, Melissa Bencik always knew she wanted to work with people from diverse backgrounds. Now a deeply experienced humanitarian, Melissa has worked across Asia, Africa, the Pacific and Australia, predominantly in protection and inclusion. She is also a RedR Australia roster member. In this episode, Mel chats with Sall…

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For Peter Grzic, mum knows best 25:21

1y ago25:21

25:21

When Peter Grzic’s mum returned from a trip and handed him a business card from a disaster responder she met on the plane, he never suspected his life would end up how she envisioned. Years later, Grzic is an experienced humanitarian, as well as a trainer on RedR Australia courses. For the very first episode of Humanitarian Conversations, Grzic sat…

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Introducing Humanitarian Conversations 1:32

1y ago1:32

1:32

Humanitarian Conversations is a RedR Australia podcast about what it means to be a humanitarian in today's world, hosted by Sally Cunningham and produced by Jill Farrar. Through interviews with notable and experienced humanitarians from across the globe, we’ll delve into the big issues facing the humanitarian sector and we’ll learn about the surpri…

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Humanitarian Conversations

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Ulf believes all people should be protected 19:24

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Talei Tora on colonialism and conviction 20:34

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Simione Bula is empowering inclusion in the Pacific 27:04

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For Richard Simpson, leadership starts with listening 26:17

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For Vuli Gauna, we are connected by the ocean 27:11

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Hannah Jay’s hope for gender equality 23:16

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Kathryn Harries is sharing the power of clean water 19:39

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Dr. Helen Durham is balancing courage and compassion 24:35

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Mel Bencik’s superpower is empathy 25:22

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For Peter Grzic, mum knows best 25:21

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Introducing Humanitarian Conversations 1:32

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