The Kind Side

By: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
  • Summary

  • To look on the bright side is to find good things in challenging situations. Working in health, receiving health care, or supporting a patient can be challenging. Small acts of kindness help improve experiences. This podcast features conversations with patients, carers and health care workers that look on the kind side of health. We’ll also help with practical ideas for small acts of kindness so you can help cultivate kindness too!
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Episodes
  • Anita, solving puzzles with sonography
    Jul 25 2024

    Anita was inspired to become a sonographer by an experience she had as a child. Now Anita is hoping to inspire the next generation of puzzle-solving sonographers. Anita joined podcast host Frances Wood on a shift break in the sun at the hospital when she works. She shares her passion for her work, the difference between a sonographer and radiographer, and how she tries to provide patients with a good experience, even when giving not so good news. Anita talks about what it was like working as a sonographer during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of reconnecting with each other as humans caring for humans. Join Anita for this joyful and optimistic conversation about kindness in NSW Health.

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    24 mins
  • Dan's story, working in Aboriginal health
    Jun 2 2024

    Dan shares his experiences in and perspectives on kindness in health as a Principal Aboriginal Health Worker. Dan started his career in sexual health and now works in chronic care. Dan is passionate about helping Aboriginal communities to improve and maintain their health. He shares some of the reasons why Aboriginal people may feel uncomfortable in hospital and how we can be more welcoming and inclusive. Dan talks with podcast host, Frances about an act of kindness by his non-indigenous colleagues, his love of family and culture, and his connection to the salt water of Dharawal Country where he lives and works.

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    27 mins
  • Charlotte a hospital pharmacist
    May 23 2024

    Charlotte is a pharmacist working at a hospital. She spoke with podcast host Frances during her shift. Charlotte shares why she wanted to become a pharmacist and the journey from studying to working. Charlotte explains how she works with patients, carers, doctors and nurses to ensure medications are used effectively in hospital and on discharge home. Charlotte talks about the time she spent working in far western NSW and the small acts of kindness that make a big difference in her day.

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    17 mins

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