Living Free The Living Free Crew

Today’s show covers an interview with Sally Kenyon, the senior lawyer of Homeless Law and Sam Horman, the lead designer of digital tools at Justice Connect.  We are talking about preventing homelessness and how the new self-help tool Home of Your Own can assist renters facing family violence.If you would like to find out more about Justice Connect and the work they do, then go online at:Justice Connect: Get legal help for your situation.  https://justiceconnect.org.au/Homeless law: Homelessness is a complex issue that requires systematic change.  https://justiceconnect.org.au/our-services/homeless-law/  Women’s Homelessness Prevention Project: Breaking the links between homelessness, poverty and family violence.  https://justiceconnect.org.au/our-services/homeless-law/womens-homelessness-prevention-project/Dear Landlord: New online tools to help Victorians avoid eviction. https://apps.justiceconnect.org.au/dear-landlord/Home of Your Own: Keeping more renters safely housed across Victoria.  https://justiceconnect.org.au/fairmatters/home-of-your-own/.Home of Your Own: is a free, online self-help tool, which empowers Victorian renters facing family violence to safely, and proactively avoid homelessness. It aims to particularly empower women and children who have rentals affected by family violence to understand their rights and options, and take early, proactive steps to stay safely housed.Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donateMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (https://amrap.org.au/):JC and the Tree - Water to the Flame [https://amrap.org.au/track/jc-and-the-tree-water-to-the-flame-water-to-the-flame]boi&eSKae - Feel it in my Bones [https://amrap.org.au/track/boieskae-feel-it-in-my-bones-feel-it-in-my-bones]Jay Atwill - Thrive [https://amrap.org.au/track/jay-atwill-thrive-thrive]

Well, it’s been a big year since our last Radiothon, and this time Mitch could also join us to amp up the volume for this year’s show. Thanks to your generous support, by the end of the show, we had managed to raise $2,095 out of our target of $2,500. If you would like to support Living Free and 3CR then go to https://www.3cr.org.au/donate to see how you can donate.Thanks also to our guests on the show over the last 12 months from:Al-Anon Family Groups https://al-anon.org.au/Gamblers Anonymous https://gaaustralia.org.au/get-in-touch/Alcoholics Anonymous https://aa.org.au/Overeaters Anonymous https://www.oa.org.au/Debtors Anonymous https://www.debtorsanonymous.org.au/Galiamble https://ngwala.org.au/recovery-centres/SMART Recovery https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/Our weekly podcasts are also available online or for shows up to the end of 2023: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X7BFvzvQJIO4k2_jB3FxU1YN3zekK4Fh/view?usp=sharingMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (amrap.org.au):Anirban Jee        How To Be You [https://amrap.org.au/track/anirban-jee-how-to-be-you]Ash Morse          Don't Go [https://amrap.org.au/track/ash-morse-family-ties-dont-go-1]

This week on the Living Free show, Ann reads from the Al-Anon pamphlet A Merry-Go-Round Named Denial which outlines unhelpful ways well-meaning people surrounding alcoholics, including those closest to them, fall into unhelpful roles that contribute to the perpetuation of the illness.The pamphlet is available here https://al-anon.org.au/shop/a-merry-go-round-named-denial/If you would like to contact Al-Anon go to https://al-anon.org.au/. Here you will find lots of helpful information, including literature and lists of on-line and face-to-face meetings.You can also call them on 1300 252 666 During the month of June 3CR raises the funds required to keep the radio station on air. Please support the Living Free show by going here https://www.3cr.org.au/  and clicking the Donate button. 

Mitch introduces a roundup of latest news and initiatives relating to Drug and Alcohol issues in Australia and discusses them with Bill.Aus Alcohol Industry is suffering from less consumption than ever.Driving Trials for Medical Marijuana.New data indicates that Australia is projected to generate a staggering $15 billion in online gambling revenue in 2024.The Victorian Statewide Action Plan - a $95 million investment in the health and wellbeing of Victorians that will save lives in the CBD, suburbs and regions – it builds on services available at the existing Medically Supervised Injecting Room.$360 million over four years to expand the range of free mental health services, so that Australians get the right level of care.Show your support for the Living Free show by donating to 3CR’s June 2024 RADIOTHON  https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/3cr-living-free-2024-radiothMusic played in this episode was provided by the artists, via Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (amrap.org.au):Ben Walker        Railway Train [https://amrap.org.au/release/ben-walker-railway-train]Gusto Gusto       Gorgon [https://amrap.org.au/release/gusto-gusto-gorgon]Mr Alford            Bury Me On This Hill [https://amrap.org.au/track/mr-alford-bury-me-on-this-hill]

Shaun, a Mununjali and Goorenpul man living with his family on Yuggara country, found recovery from addiction through SMART Recovery during a recovery retreat several years ago. It was the first recovery program that had spoken to him, showing the way through the problems of substance abuse that he felt he had been looking for. Realising that although personal substance abuse was the immediate issue, underneath was the emotional pain of multiple losses, dispossession and intergenerational trauma, Shaun is now devoting himself to working with YarnSMART, a program for First Nations people facing the same challenges. YarnSMART honours culture, country, community and the need for connection, while recognising that Aboriginal and Torres Strait wellbeing and healing has many components. https://smartrecoveryaustralia.com.au/courses?eventtemplate=100-yarn-smart-online-first-nations Radiothon is coming! Show your support to the Living Free show by:subscribing to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribeand donating to 3CR https://www.3cr.org.au/donate    

Rao Morusupalli is a comedian and part time astrophysics fan. He called in from Sydney to discuss what substance and alcohol use is like in Melbourne's standup comedy scene.