Melissa Nyman, creator of the menopause support group, My Oh Meno, talks to Kylie about the supportive space she’s created that is all about connection, education, and embracing the challenges of menopause, and its precursor perimenopause.

Note - this episode does not constitute medical advice. Consult your GP for any advice related to diagnosis and treatment.

My Oh Meno Facebook

My Oh Meno Instagram

Resources:

Australian Menopause Centre

Menopause Alliance Australia

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Dr Ginni

Dr Mary Claire

Dr Louise Newson

Beth Dewing RN

Georgia and Claire from NESAY talk to Kylie about the incredible work they do to support young people, and their families, in Wangaratta and the surrounding areas. NESAY have been helping our community for almost four decades, and their longevity is testament to the importance of the services they provide, and the quality they offer.

NESAY website

NESAY Facebook

NESAY Instagram

NESAY LinkedIn

President of Oak FM Community Radio, Neil Barassi, talks to Kylie about the role community radio plays in connecting a community and giving people the opportunity to listen to, and present, any genre of music. As a psychologist, Neil also generously shares his professional insights into the challenges, and strengths, of living in a regional community.

Oak FM 101.3 website and live streaming

Oak FM 101.3 Facebook

Into Our Hands Community Foundation has invested more than $1.5 million into Wangaratta and our surrounding communities since 2012. This funding has helped establish, or sustain, hundreds of community initiatives, including many of the organisations featured in this podcast.

In this episode, Kylie talks to Peter McCabe (Into Our Hands Executive Officer), along with three of the Wangaratta-based sub-funds: the Garry Nash & Co Community Fund, Angie's Angels, and GIVE Wangaratta.

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Into Our Hands website

Into Our Hands Facebook

Angie's Angels Facebook

Garry Nash & Co community support

We talk to Jess Zuber from the SES Wangaratta Unit about the critical role they play in helping our community in times of need following natural disasters. It's hard to know where rural communities like Wangaratta would be without the SES's quick response, expertise and dedication, and Jess talks about what they do and how the Wangaratta community can get involved.

Call 132 500 for flood, storm, tsunami and earthquake emergency. For life-threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

Facebook: Wangaratta SES

Website: SES Victoria

We start the new year at the Wangaratta Library, but we talk about more than just books! Loueen Twyford and Tanya Hopper cover all the many and varied services and programs on offer. So if you're looking for a place to connect with groups, engage with programs, find some fun for the kids, and maybe read a book or two, then our library is the community loungeroom you need.

Wangaratta Library - Facebook

Wangaratta Library

In this episode we talk to two of our emergency food relief services, including Trudy Cornish from the Wangaratta Carevan and David Still from Anglicare's Loaves and Fishes program. Both provide an invaluable service to the Wangaratta community, whether it's the cooked meals by the Carevan (available Mon-Wed at Apex Park between 6pm-7pm), or groceries and essential items from the Loaves and Fishes program.

Wangaratta Carevan website

Wangaratta Carevan Facebook

Loaves and Fishes phone: 03 5723 7900

Loaves and Fishes email: adminwangaratta@anglicarevic.org.au

Loaves and Fishes

In this episode we talk to our remarkable neighbouhood and community houses. First up is Loretta Waters and Tanya Grant from the Open Door Neighbourhood House, followed by Tennille Hall from the Pangerang Community Hub. The services they provide for the community is outstanding, and is available to all Wangaratta residents.

Open Door Neighbourhood House - Facebook

Open Door Neighbourhood House - website

Pangerang Community House - Facebook

Pangerang Community Hub - website