Brainwaves

Members of Wellways Australia

Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness, Brainwaves actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

  1. 1 KWI

    Emilia McSherry on art, and their upcoming endurance piece

    Queer and disabled artist and performer, Emilia McSherry’s upcoming show explores her personal experiences with mental health challenges, domestic abuse and sexual violence. “Every part of myself is on display in this exhibition,” the Naarm-based artist said. Emilia's exhibition, entitled 'I Want to Die but Not at the Hands of a Man', combines mixed media, cyanotype prints and a durational performance piece.

  2. 1 KWI

    Nathan Bell on Loneliness

    Nathan Bell is a writer and artist from Newcastle. From a young age Nathan aspired to a creative career. He produces content in a variety of mediums including writing, digital media, painting and film. Today, Nathan will return as a guest on our radio show Brainwaves. He will talk about Mental health, drug addiction, loneliness, alcoholism and isolation with host Mark.

  3. 11 MAR

    A chat with writer and therapist, Katie K May

    “Teen behaviour is communication, not manipulation or defiance, and misreading it keeps families stuck in crisis," says Katie K. May, an author and therapist who helps parents and professionals decode teen behaviour to prevent harm. U.S.-Based Katie is the founder of Creative Healing which is located in Philadelphia, and author of 'You're on Fire it's Fine'. She is also today's guest on our radio show Brainwaves, and will talk about practical solutions to support teens, and their parents or caregivers.

  4. 25 LUT

    A chat about grief with musician Angus Legg

    Musician Angus Legg will discuss how his lived experience of grief influences his music, today on our radio show Brainwaves. Raised in a musical family, Angus' father's passing in 2014 deepened his devotion to the craft. His latest work honours that legacy and his Celtic roots, weaving in melodies and storytelling traditions that shaped him.Find out more about Angus Legg here: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Wd82ym7dt21IWij9gNdA5?si=lXlMdUcsS9y3VY_riF38KAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/angusleggmusic/?hl=en

  5. 11 LUT

    Paul Guiton reads from his upcoming novel, 'Conaipara'

    I’m a laid-back bloke who tries not to worry about matters I can't control,” says Writer Paul Guiton. Paul grew up on a sheep farm in Southwest NSW and lives with mental health challenges.Paul’s new book  called 'Conaipara' centres around a fire that breaks out in a small town pub. “We travel back nine months from that event meet and learn about the key characters and the circumstances of the fire are gradually revealed,” he says.

  6. 4 LUT

    Mental health and disability in the performing arts with Rosie Roulette

    Drag, burlesque, and cabaret artist, Rosie Roulette is proudly queer, disabled and living with AuDHD. They talk about their lived experience and new show 'POKÉLESQUE'.

  7. 28 STY

    A discussion about youth mental health with Will Dobud

    Adolescents and families expert, Dr. Will Dobud talks about 'Kids These Days', which is also the title of his new book. Based in the US. and Australia, he has researched troubled teens in America and advocates to protect youth from institutionalisation and harm. Dr. Dobud tackles the issues of overdiagnosis and gender related challenges as well as promotes the positive impact of outdoor and wilderness therapy.

  8. 26.11.2025

    Adolescent & Youth Inpatient Services

    Eleanor Doran and Shehelah Dassenaike from Impact Co join Brainwaves to discuss their recent Adolescent and Youth Inpatient Service Experience Design Project. They talk about the importance of involving young people in service design and reform matters. Eleanor and Shehelah draw on lived, learned, and professional experience, from values-driven projects to co-design with young people, families, and services. They’ll share what they heard, learned, and what needs to change.

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O programie

Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness, Brainwaves actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.

Informacje

  • Twórca
    Members of Wellways Australia
  • Lata aktywności
    2011 - 2026
  • Odcinki
    374
  • Klasyfikacja
    Dla wszystkich
  • Witryna programu
    Brainwaves

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