Bring the Humanity Back

Life Promotion Far North Queensland
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Bring the Humanity Back is a podcast by the Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention FNQ Collaborative, a collective of organisations and community members working together to reduce suicide and strengthen wellbeing across Far North Queensland. Each episode explores what it really means to “bring the humanity back” to suicide prevention, through honest conversations with people who have lived experience, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders. It shares local stories, innovative approaches, and practical insights that challenge stigma and inspire change within the mental health sector

Episodes

  1. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Ambika Gautam

    Ambika has worked at Centacare FNQ for eight years, supporting newcomers and diverse communities through Centacare Multicultural Services. She is passionate about creating welcoming spaces and delivering programs that foster integration, wellbeing and social cohesion. Ambika believes meaningful engagement is built through listening, empathy, and culturally sensitive dialogue. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  How does Ambika use her lived experience in her conversations?  How does Ambika end the conversation?  How would you describe Ambika’s approach?  Is there something from Ambika’s approach that you could try in your own conversations?

    13 min

  2. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Schania Czygan

    Schania is a proud Kuku Yalanji / Butchulla woman from the Daintree with extensive experience in Aboriginal health service delivery. Passionate about suicide prevention, she works to destigmatise the conversation and create safe spaces for healing. She believes deep listening means ensuring people have the space to share their own story. Self-reflection: What did you hear?   What stood out for you?  How does Schania invite the people she is talking with to guide the conversation?  How does Schania use a strengths approach in her conversations?  What do you think is most important for Schania?  Is there something from Schania’s approach that you could try in your own conversations?

    19 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Andrea Obeyesekere

    Andrea is the General Manager of Community Engagement & Support at Centacare FNQ. She is passionate about working alongside diverse communities (particularly migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers) to co-create solutions that reflect their lived realities. Andrea believes meaningful change begins with listening deeply and valuing the strengths within communities. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  What does Andrea say about listening?  How do you keep your assumptions/biases in check?  Can you think of a time your personal boundaries may have limited a conversation?  How would you describe the 3 things Andrea does when listening?  Is there something from Andrea’s approach that you could adapt in your own conversations?

    24 min

  4. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Bernard Sabadi

    Bernard is a Badu Islander Torres Strait Islander man and the Founder of Kunjur First Nations Men’s Collective. Driven by the heartbreaking loss of a strong community member to suicide, he is building safe spaces for First Nations men to support each other. Bernard believes there is no strength in keeping things bottled up, and healing begins with sharing. Self-reflection: What did you hear? What stood out for you?  How do Bernard and Kunjur use mutual support?  What key areas does Bernard focus on?  How important is authenticity in Bernard’s conversations?  Is there something in Bernard’s approach you could adopt in your own conversations?

    19 min

  5. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Colin Baira

    Colin is an Aftercare Worker with Apunipima’s Culture Care Connect program. With experience supporting people in vulnerable situations, he believes trust grows from listening carefully, respecting people’s stories, and building common ground. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  How important is context and environment in Colin’s conversations?  What does Colin say about not putting yourself in the picture?  Colin talks about being patient. How important is being patient in your conversations?  Is there something from Colin’s approach you might try in your own conversations?

    22 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Emma Sansom

    Emma works in a residential mental health program with a background as a peer worker. She values helpful conversations not only in her professional role but also in everyday life, believing you never know when someone might feel safe enough to ask for help. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  What does Emma say about power and reclaiming personal power?  How important is the use of story in Emma’s approach?  How does Emma use silence in her conversations?  Is there something from Emma’s approach that you could adapt in your own conversations?

    11 min

  7. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Javier Suarez

    Javier is a Team Leader at Centacare FNQ with more than 20 years of experience in the Human and Social Services sector. Since migrating from Colombia 23 years ago, he has dedicated his career to supporting diverse communities. He believes true connection begins with listening deeply, valuing strengths, and building trust. Self-reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  What experiences have helped shape Javier’s approach?  What does Javier say about making mistakes?  What does Javier say is the most important part of a conversation?  Is there something from Javier’s approach that you could try or adapt in your own conversations?

    12 min

  8. 10/13/2025

    How to have a helpful conversation with Shelley Richens

    Shelley is a Senior Response Worker with StandBy Support After Suicide in North Queensland. She supports people bereaved by suicide with empathy and care, while also recognising the power of everyday conversations. Shelley believes that a simple, kind exchange can sometimes be truly transformative. Self-Reflection: What did you hear?  What stood out for you?  How does Shelley invite people to feel comfortable to share whatever they are feeling?  How does ‘What is going on for you today?’ invite a different conversation to ‘How are you?’ What does Shelley say about showing humanity in her conversations?  Is there something from Shelley’s approach that you could try in your own conversations?

    10 min
  • 8 Episodes

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Bring the Humanity Back is a podcast by the Life Promotion and Suicide Prevention FNQ Collaborative, a collective of organisations and community members working together to reduce suicide and strengthen wellbeing across Far North Queensland. Each episode explores what it really means to “bring the humanity back” to suicide prevention, through honest conversations with people who have lived experience, practitioners, researchers, and community leaders. It shares local stories, innovative approaches, and practical insights that challenge stigma and inspire change within the mental health sector

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  • Creator
    Life Promotion Far North Queensland
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Life Promotion Far North Queensland
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