Kim Parer (Mulcahy) looks back on the life and memories of her four siblings, Jodie, Glen, Stuart and Dean who lost their lives way too young.

Equal parts grief and happiness, this is a story of perseverance, and finding light amongst the challenges given to her.

Above all, this is a story of love and family. If you need support after listening to this episode you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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Professor Helen Beange is an Order of Australia Medal recipient for her work into developmental disability medicine.

We chat about attending Sydney University during World War II, how she transitioned back to work after having children and her pioneering medical research of people with intellectual disabilities in Australia.

Helen is 97 and widowed.  

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Ann Maree Mulders is an ovarian cancer survivor.

She listened to her body when no one else did and became her own advocate in what was a hard journey through surgery, treatment and healing.

She now advocates for others as an Ovarian Cancer Australia ambassador. This is her story, through cancer and out the other side. 

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Melanie Evans, CEO of ING Australia shares her journey from being a 17 year old banking cadet to the Australian CEO of a global company. We discuss her purpose and passion for creating future change, what makes a good leader and a progressive work place. She’ll also share her lived experience around asking for parental leave, leading a workforce through covid and why she speaks up for bigger issues. 

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Ex-Student, former College Principal and Dominican sister, Sr Judy Lawson talks candidly about some lesser known features of her life: from studying at Boston College to election monitoring for the 1994 South African election to the establishment of Mary Bailey house and the work she’s doing in her “non-retirement” to aid religious Congregations who are facing the prospect of coming to a natural end.

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