21 episodes
When Lambs Are Silent Aaron Hendry
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- Society & Culture
When Lambs Are Silent is a movement committed to the belief that just because the world is the way it is, does not mean it must remain that way. We are dedicated to the idea that change is possible, believing that as human’s we encounter each other through our stories and that in order to challenge the dominate narratives of our society, that we need to do more than just hear the stories of our whanau, we need to listen. For it is in our stories that we fully come to know and understand one another. There are a lot of voices in our society. People speaking for and against ideas, issues, perspectives and … people. Some of these voices are very loud. The media twirling them in to a cacophony that hits us from every angle. Pulling our emotions, thoughts and opinions this way and that. But what about the voices that aren’t so loud. What about the ones that no one is sharing because no one is seeing, that no one discusses because no one hears. WLAS aims to make space for these voices.
Join the conversation by following us on FB, Insta, Wordpress or Twitter. For more great music from Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley download Dissonance on Spotify.
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Dr. Nicki Jackson: Reducing Alcohol Harm - Tackling the Alcohol Lobby
In this episode Aaron speaks with Dr. Nicki Jackson about alcohol reform and the influence and impact of the alcohol lobby.
When Lambs Are Silent is a movement championing the belief that change is possible and seeking to challenge the dominate narratives in our culture. Join us as we unpack what this is all about. You can also join the conversation by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Substack or Twitter.
The music in this episode is from the Album Dissonance by Jess Jackson and Leon Shelley -
Chlöe Swarbrick: Reducing Alcohol Harm- The Bill
In this episode we speak with Chlöe Swarbrick, a Green Party MP for Auckland Central. We discuss the Alcohol Harm Reduction Bill. How it can reduce harm in our communities, the research behind it and some of the common misconceptions around the bill. We hope you enjoy the kōrero.
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Lauren Bartley: Youth Homelessness - Young Parents with Nowhere to Go
In this episode we speak with Lauren Bartley, a social worker from E Tipu E Rea Whānau Services who serves young homeless parents and their tamariki (children). We discuss the challenges of parenting while experiencing homelessness, and explore the barriers and discrimination that young parents face. We hope you enjoy the kōrero.
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Ram Raids & Youth Crime: Do we want to prevent crime or punish it?
In this episode Dale and Aaron discuss the Ram Raids, Youth Crime, and ask whether we want to punish criminal activity or prevent it?
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Nicola Bowden: Youth Homelessness - Children Living on our Streets
In this episode we talk with Nicola Bowden from the Auckland City Mission and also member of Manaaki Rangatahi. Nic is a fierce advocate who has served our rangatahi on the frontlines of Aotearoa New Zealand's housing and human rights crisis. We explore the reality of what it's like for a young person living on our streets, and challenges faced in trying to support young people to access their basic human right to housing.
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Simulata Pope: Youth Homelessness - Kids in Care and the Justice System
In this episode we speak with Simulata Pope a fierce advocate and activist who work for VOYCE Whakarongo Mai, an organization that provides support and advocacy for children and young people within the care system. We discuss how the Care and Justice system are acting as a pipe-line into homelessness for young people, and explore what can change (at both a system, policy and community level) to address this.