Wide Open Air Exchange CHRISTINE GALLAGHER
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A program for lifelong learners seeking to expand their general knowledge, the Wide Open Air Exchange is a place to meet people with fascinating vocations, interesting ideas and special interests.
Hosted by Christine Gallagher.
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Te Rina Taite on swimming and stand-up comedy
Te Rina Taite has had a varied and interesting vocational life starting as an elite swimmer and more recently turning to stand-up comedy with a lot of experiences in between.
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Dr Cathy Monro on Aged Care Governance
Dr Cathy Monro is a specialist in aged care policy and governance with a PhD in Health Policy from the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney.
Cathy shares insights about the aged care system in Australia from her experience as a non-executive on the board of an aged care provider and from her PhD research. -
Anthony Dockrill on radio, media, and his early interests in film
Anthony Dockrill is a media professional who was most recently Program Director at radio 2SER 107.3FM Sydney for 17 years. Prior to joining the staff at 2SER, Anthony had worked in various roles at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and for Film Australia.
This episode features some of the regular themes of the Wide Open Air Exchange about the early interests and experiences that inspire our vocational choices and the personal qualities that make us suited to our professions. -
Heart transplant specialist, Professor Peter Macdonald
Professor Peter Macdonald MBBS FRACP PHD MD FCSANZ is a world-leading cardiologist with a speciality in heart transplants who has made significant contributions to translational medical research including the "Heart in a Box" technology".
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Basketball and the NBA, William Lyttle
An introduction to the five player positions in basketball with reference to legendary NBA players along with an explanation of the NBA conference and division structures and historical rivalries. William Lyttle is a sports commentary enthusiast with a special interest in basketball. Will presents the Community Armchair sports segment on community radio station 2SER and co-hosts the Jnr & Snr: 2 Views podcast with his father.
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Naomi Lewis, Homelessness NSW
A wide-ranging conversation about the problem of homelessness and the potential for Housing First policies and principles to lead on to greater economic empowerment.
Naomi Lewis is Senior Project Officer, Together Home at Homelessness NSW and a former senior case manager for the Salvation Army.
This episode includes a discussion of what it means to have an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach to social work.