http://www.odeo.com/channels/2084-Life-Matters no Life Matters podcast gives you the complete program from start to finish, with Richard Aedy hosting interviews and discussions about what's affecting our daily health and wellbeing at home, work and school. Life Matters podcast gives you the complete program from start to finish, with Richard Aedy hosting interviews and discussions about what's affecting our daily health and wellbeing at home, work and school. Life Matters podcast gives you the complete program from start to finish, with Richard Aedy hosting interviews and discussions about what's affecting our daily health and wellbeing at home, work and school. en 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 Family http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25444499-LMS-2009-11-13 Talkback: Likeability Do you like to be liked? And what does actually being likeable mean? Talkback: Likeability Do you like to be liked? And what does actually being likeable mean? Talkback: Likeability Do you like to be liked? And what does actually being likeable mean? tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25444499 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25438494-LMS-2009-11-12 Post natal depression A new awareness campaign on post and antenatal depression is being launched today. Meet Pino Migliorino Australia is full of migration success stories -- we´re built on them. You may be one of every four Australians born overseas. Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and the Little Hillbillies Australian singer Kasey Chambers might be the most famous musician in her family, but she´s certainly not the only one. Post natal depression A new awareness campaign on post and antenatal depression is being launched today. Meet Pino Migliorino Australia is full of migration success stories -- we´re built on them. You may be one of every four Australians born overseas. Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and the Little Hillbillies Australian singer Kasey Chambers might be the most famous musician in her family, but she´s certainly not the only one. Post natal depression A new awareness campaign on post and antenatal depression is being launched today. Meet Pino Migliorino Australia is full of migration success stories -- we´re built on them. You may be one of every four Australians born overseas. Kasey Chambers, Poppa Bill and the Little Hillbillies Australian singer Kasey Chambers might be the most famous musician in her family, but she´s certainly not the only one. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25438494 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25433352-LMS-2009-11-11 The power of social networks What if your network, and not just the people you know, but the people they know too, affected your health and happiness in a very profound way? Simon Bryant on eating animals Where do you draw the line about what´s acceptable to eat? Kay loves to dance Kay Solakis is 66, and goes to dance classes most nights of the week. Your feedback Letter of the week: Diaries The power of social networks What if your network, and not just the people you know, but the people they know too, affected your health and happiness in a very profound way? Simon Bryant on eating animals Where do you draw the line about what´s acceptable to eat? Kay loves to dance Kay Solakis is 66, and goes to dance classes most nights of the week. Your feedback Letter of the week: Diaries The power of social networks What if your network, and not just the people you know, but the people they know too, affected your health and happiness in a very profound way? Simon Bryant on eating animals Where do you draw the line about what´s acceptable to eat? Kay loves to dance Kay Solakis is 66, and goes to dance classes most nights of the week. Your feedback Letter of the week: Diaries tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433352 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25427857-LMS-2009-11-10 Principals report card One hundred and fifty school principals are meeting with the federal Education Minister Julia Gillard today to talk about the government's education reforms. Donate Life The Prime Minister no doubt discusses a lot of difficult issues over the dining table - asylum seekers or the ETS - but there´s one conversation he´d like all families to have. Kim Traill: Red Square Blues In 1990 Kim Traill made her first trip to the Soviet Union as a young and fairly idealistic classical musician. Meet the listener: Motria's edible landscape Meet the listener guest Motria Tymkiw von Schrieber describes her garden as an edible landscape. Principals report card One hundred and fifty school principals are meeting with the federal Education Minister Julia Gillard today to talk about the government's education reforms. Donate Life The Prime Minister no doubt discusses a lot of difficult issues over the dining table - asylum seekers or the ETS - but there´s one conversation he´d like all families to have. Kim Traill: Red Square Blues In 1990 Kim Traill made her first trip to the Soviet Union as a young and fairly idealistic classical musician. Meet the listener: Motria's edible landscape Meet the listener guest Motria Tymkiw von Schrieber describes her garden as an edible landscape. Principals report card One hundred and fifty school principals are meeting with the federal Education Minister Julia Gillard today to talk about the government's education reforms. Donate Life The Prime Minister no doubt discusses a lot of difficult issues over the dining table - asylum seekers or the ETS - but there´s one conversation he´d like all families to have. Kim Traill: Red Square Blues In 1990 Kim Traill made her first trip to the Soviet Union as a young and fairly idealistic classical musician. Meet the listener: Motria's edible landscape Meet the listener guest Motria Tymkiw von Schrieber describes her garden as an edible landscape. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25427857 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25423605-LMS-2009-11-09 The two economists: the fall of the wall and the UK economy Oliver Hartwich was a 14 year old boy living in Essen in West Germany when the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. Charlie Perkins Scholarship As we speak there´s a search going on for talented indigenous students across the country. Two of them could end up studying at the University of Oxford in the UK, one of the world´s most prestigious universities. Living with the 'Man Drought' part 2 In this episode Suzanne Hill tries her luck at speed dating. Mark Thomas: music mentor When words don´t work - music can make a connection. The two economists: the fall of the wall and the UK economy Oliver Hartwich was a 14 year old boy living in Essen in West Germany when the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. Charlie Perkins Scholarship As we speak there´s a search going on for talented indigenous students across the country. Two of them could end up studying at the University of Oxford in the UK, one of the world´s most prestigious universities. Living with the 'Man Drought' part 2 In this episode Suzanne Hill tries her luck at speed dating. Mark Thomas: music mentor When words don´t work - music can make a connection. The two economists: the fall of the wall and the UK economy Oliver Hartwich was a 14 year old boy living in Essen in West Germany when the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989. Charlie Perkins Scholarship As we speak there´s a search going on for talented indigenous students across the country. Two of them could end up studying at the University of Oxford in the UK, one of the world´s most prestigious universities. Living with the 'Man Drought' part 2 In this episode Suzanne Hill tries her luck at speed dating. Mark Thomas: music mentor When words don´t work - music can make a connection. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25423605 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25409875-LMS-2009-11-06 Dear Diary Diaries and journals help us to keep track of daily life, our thoughts and our feelings. Counsellors recommend journal writing as a way to resolve troubling issues. Dear Diary Diaries and journals help us to keep track of daily life, our thoughts and our feelings. Counsellors recommend journal writing as a way to resolve troubling issues. Dear Diary Diaries and journals help us to keep track of daily life, our thoughts and our feelings. Counsellors recommend journal writing as a way to resolve troubling issues. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25409875 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398622-LMS-2009-11-05 Home insulation update Do you live in one of the estimated half a million Australian homes that has recently had roof insulation installed under the Federal Government´s Energy Efficient Homes Package? Wryside economics: nudge In an ocean of choice, sometimes we need a little help to make the best decisions. Political poll dancing The Australian Sex party sees itself as concerned with sexual issues in ordinary people´s lives. Fabulous food with Jane Kennedy Do you love food? The problem is as we get older we´re less able to get away with eating what we want, when we want. Home insulation update Do you live in one of the estimated half a million Australian homes that has recently had roof insulation installed under the Federal Government´s Energy Efficient Homes Package? Wryside economics: nudge In an ocean of choice, sometimes we need a little help to make the best decisions. Political poll dancing The Australian Sex party sees itself as concerned with sexual issues in ordinary people´s lives. Fabulous food with Jane Kennedy Do you love food? The problem is as we get older we´re less able to get away with eating what we want, when we want. Home insulation update Do you live in one of the estimated half a million Australian homes that has recently had roof insulation installed under the Federal Government´s Energy Efficient Homes Package? Wryside economics: nudge In an ocean of choice, sometimes we need a little help to make the best decisions. Political poll dancing The Australian Sex party sees itself as concerned with sexual issues in ordinary people´s lives. Fabulous food with Jane Kennedy Do you love food? The problem is as we get older we´re less able to get away with eating what we want, when we want. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25398622 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398623-LMS-2009-11-04 We're over the `GFC´ It´s official: Australians are `over´ the global financial crisis. Teaching ethics in schools How can ethics and values best be taught in schools? Beyond Reasonable Drought 'The blessed smell of rain âEUR" no sweeter smell in creation' to quote ABC Landline reporter Timothy Lee. Music Track - The way it is Your feedback Today's letter of the week is in response to our discussion on the revival of parlour games last Thursday October 29. It's from Marilyn: We're over the `GFC´ It´s official: Australians are `over´ the global financial crisis. Teaching ethics in schools How can ethics and values best be taught in schools? Beyond Reasonable Drought 'The blessed smell of rain âEUR" no sweeter smell in creation' to quote ABC Landline reporter Timothy Lee. Music Track - The way it is Your feedback Today's letter of the week is in response to our discussion on the revival of parlour games last Thursday October 29. It's from Marilyn: We're over the `GFC´ It´s official: Australians are `over´ the global financial crisis. Teaching ethics in schools How can ethics and values best be taught in schools? Beyond Reasonable Drought 'The blessed smell of rain âEUR" no sweeter smell in creation' to quote ABC Landline reporter Timothy Lee. Music Track - The way it is Your feedback Today's letter of the week is in response to our discussion on the revival of parlour games last Thursday October 29. It's from Marilyn: tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25398623 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398624-LMS-2009-11-03 Cyber bullying campaign Sixteen per cent of teenagers and children report that they have been bullied online. A new cyber-bullying campaign on YouTube is designed to encourage young internet users to think twice before forwarding humiliating material. Vital Signs: stories from intensive care Dr Ken Hillman, an intensive care specialist, speaks to Richard about his work with the very ill or dying in hospitals. Why you are Australian: Nikki Gemmell London based writer Nikki Gemmell faces the expatriate's dilemma: whether to come home, when to come home? Will her children experience a better childhood in Australia? Meet the listener: The adventures of Steve Capelin Meet the listener guest Steve Capelin is a man who has worn many hats. Cyber bullying campaign Sixteen per cent of teenagers and children report that they have been bullied online. A new cyber-bullying campaign on YouTube is designed to encourage young internet users to think twice before forwarding humiliating material. Vital Signs: stories from intensive care Dr Ken Hillman, an intensive care specialist, speaks to Richard about his work with the very ill or dying in hospitals. Why you are Australian: Nikki Gemmell London based writer Nikki Gemmell faces the expatriate's dilemma: whether to come home, when to come home? Will her children experience a better childhood in Australia? Meet the listener: The adventures of Steve Capelin Meet the listener guest Steve Capelin is a man who has worn many hats. Cyber bullying campaign Sixteen per cent of teenagers and children report that they have been bullied online. A new cyber-bullying campaign on YouTube is designed to encourage young internet users to think twice before forwarding humiliating material. Vital Signs: stories from intensive care Dr Ken Hillman, an intensive care specialist, speaks to Richard about his work with the very ill or dying in hospitals. Why you are Australian: Nikki Gemmell London based writer Nikki Gemmell faces the expatriate's dilemma: whether to come home, when to come home? Will her children experience a better childhood in Australia? Meet the listener: The adventures of Steve Capelin Meet the listener guest Steve Capelin is a man who has worn many hats. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25398624 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398626-LMS-2009-11-02 National Squalor Conference If you think you´re a messy person spare a thought for people who are genuinely living in squalid conditions, often the elderly or the mentally ill. Prince Manvendra and HIV/AIDS awareness Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is no ordinary royal. Ineffective parents: Jonathan Biggins Children are not equal; quite possibly not gifted and talented either; and parents are too afraid of upsetting them. Track: Big Girls Don't Cry Living with the 'Man Drought' part 1 A new series charting the search by many thirty-something women for a man in their lives. National Squalor Conference If you think you´re a messy person spare a thought for people who are genuinely living in squalid conditions, often the elderly or the mentally ill. Prince Manvendra and HIV/AIDS awareness Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is no ordinary royal. Ineffective parents: Jonathan Biggins Children are not equal; quite possibly not gifted and talented either; and parents are too afraid of upsetting them. Track: Big Girls Don't Cry Living with the 'Man Drought' part 1 A new series charting the search by many thirty-something women for a man in their lives. National Squalor Conference If you think you´re a messy person spare a thought for people who are genuinely living in squalid conditions, often the elderly or the mentally ill. Prince Manvendra and HIV/AIDS awareness Crown Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil is no ordinary royal. Ineffective parents: Jonathan Biggins Children are not equal; quite possibly not gifted and talented either; and parents are too afraid of upsetting them. Track: Big Girls Don't Cry Living with the 'Man Drought' part 1 A new series charting the search by many thirty-something women for a man in their lives. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25398626 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0800 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398627-LMS-2009-10-30 Forum: 'Yes it is unethical but it is not my fault' Edited highlights from a forum held recently in Geelong at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, featuring three issues never far from the headlines - asbestos, gambling and food - and the ethical considerations that surround them. Forum: 'Yes it is unethical but it is not my fault' Edited highlights from a forum held recently in Geelong at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, featuring three issues never far from the headlines - asbestos, gambling and food - and the ethical considerations that surround them. Forum: 'Yes it is unethical but it is not my fault' Edited highlights from a forum held recently in Geelong at the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, featuring three issues never far from the headlines - asbestos, gambling and food - and the ethical considerations that surround them. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25398627 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398628-LMS-2009-10-29 Trans fats and why they're bad for you We're told it's not healthy to eat too much fat, but one kind in particular is boosting our risk of heart disease and diabetes. Breaking the link between fat and diabetes Australian life scientist of the year, Michael Cowley, talks about his groundbreaking research into metabolism and obesity. Stars over Shiralee: Sheryl McCorry Sheryl McCorry likes to start the day with a pannikin of tea, preferably outdoors looking over the Porongorup Ranges in the south of Western Australia on her property, The Shiralee. Go fish and Strip jack naked: parlour games Who remembers having a game of hide and seek? Or how much fun you had playing Charades? Trans fats and why they're bad for you We're told it's not healthy to eat too much fat, but one kind in particular is boosting our risk of heart disease and diabetes. Breaking the link between fat and diabetes Australian life scientist of the year, Michael Cowley, talks about his groundbreaking research into metabolism and obesity. Stars over Shiralee: Sheryl McCorry Sheryl McCorry likes to start the day with a pannikin of tea, preferably outdoors looking over the Porongorup Ranges in the south of Western Australia on her property, The Shiralee. Go fish and Strip jack naked: parlour games Who remembers having a game of hide and seek? Or how much fun you had playing Charades? Trans fats and why they're bad for you We're told it's not healthy to eat too much fat, but one kind in particular is boosting our risk of heart disease and diabetes. Breaking the link between fat and diabetes Australian life scientist of the year, Michael Cowley, talks about his groundbreaking research into metabolism and obesity. Stars over Shiralee: Sheryl McCorry Sheryl McCorry likes to start the day with a pannikin of tea, preferably outdoors looking over the Porongorup Ranges in the south of Western Australia on her property, The Shiralee. Go fish and Strip jack naked: parlour games Who remembers having a game of hide and seek? Or how much fun you had playing Charades? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25398628 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25398629-LMS-2009-10-28 Body image report Young people especially have high rates of dissatisfaction with their bodies, it´s the now the norm to wish for a thinner body. Half of all teenage girls diet, and five percent suffer from eating disorders. How should police deal with the mentally ill? Imagine you´re a police officer and called to a scene where a young man is wildly waving a broken bottle threatening to hurt people - is he drunk or having a serious psychosis? Lynne Truss: get her off the pitch Lynne Truss wasn´t interested in sport. Then it took over her life, these days she´s in recovery. Your feedback Letter of the week - Karen Hitchcock: little white slips Body image report Young people especially have high rates of dissatisfaction with their bodies, it´s the now the norm to wish for a thinner body. Half of all teenage girls diet, and five percent suffer from eating disorders. How should police deal with the mentally ill? Imagine you´re a police officer and called to a scene where a young man is wildly waving a broken bottle threatening to hurt people - is he drunk or having a serious psychosis? Lynne Truss: get her off the pitch Lynne Truss wasn´t interested in sport. Then it took over her life, these days she´s in recovery. Your feedback Letter of the week - Karen Hitchcock: little white slips Body image report Young people especially have high rates of dissatisfaction with their bodies, it´s the now the norm to wish for a thinner body. Half of all teenage girls diet, and five percent suffer from eating disorders. How should police deal with the mentally ill? Imagine you´re a police officer and called to a scene where a young man is wildly waving a broken bottle threatening to hurt people - is he drunk or having a serious psychosis? Lynne Truss: get her off the pitch Lynne Truss wasn´t interested in sport. Then it took over her life, these days she´s in recovery. Your feedback Letter of the week - Karen Hitchcock: little white slips tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25398629 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25381119-LMS-2009-10-27 Internet security: much more needed The internet is increasing the risk of crime and a recent Queensland conference warned that it´s not just individual hackers but organised crime gangs who are systematically operating on the Net and stealing personal and financial information. Maternity leave: a slow and unfinished revolution We´re on the eve of some important and hard fought for changes in Australia. From January next year, women can request more unpaid parental leave and job flexibility, and from 2011, a government funded paid parental leave scheme will finally be introduced. Alzheimer's, a love story A writer struggled to come to terms with her mother´s decline into Alzheimer´s, but was buoyed by her father´s enduring love for his wife. Meet the listener: Angela Vogt, Life Matters 300th facebook fan The Life Matters facebook page has clocked up it's 300th fan and her name is Angela Vogt from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Internet security: much more needed The internet is increasing the risk of crime and a recent Queensland conference warned that it´s not just individual hackers but organised crime gangs who are systematically operating on the Net and stealing personal and financial information. Maternity leave: a slow and unfinished revolution We´re on the eve of some important and hard fought for changes in Australia. From January next year, women can request more unpaid parental leave and job flexibility, and from 2011, a government funded paid parental leave scheme will finally be introduced. Alzheimer's, a love story A writer struggled to come to terms with her mother´s decline into Alzheimer´s, but was buoyed by her father´s enduring love for his wife. Meet the listener: Angela Vogt, Life Matters 300th facebook fan The Life Matters facebook page has clocked up it's 300th fan and her name is Angela Vogt from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Internet security: much more needed The internet is increasing the risk of crime and a recent Queensland conference warned that it´s not just individual hackers but organised crime gangs who are systematically operating on the Net and stealing personal and financial information. Maternity leave: a slow and unfinished revolution We´re on the eve of some important and hard fought for changes in Australia. From January next year, women can request more unpaid parental leave and job flexibility, and from 2011, a government funded paid parental leave scheme will finally be introduced. Alzheimer's, a love story A writer struggled to come to terms with her mother´s decline into Alzheimer´s, but was buoyed by her father´s enduring love for his wife. Meet the listener: Angela Vogt, Life Matters 300th facebook fan The Life Matters facebook page has clocked up it's 300th fan and her name is Angela Vogt from the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25381119 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25373245-LMS-2009-10-26 Cyber scams Do you bank online, have a Facebook page or pay your bills by credit card? Deconstructing Wisdom 6: familiarity breeds contempt Jane Caro and Cheryl Kernot discuss 'familiarity breeds contempt' - at home, in the workplace and in politics. Track: Juicy Ripe Tomatoes: Monica Trapaga Monica Trapaga: she's leaving home Monica Trapaga knew exactly what to give her daughter Lil when she left home, a gift that would sustain and enhance her life, a recipe book. Cyber scams Do you bank online, have a Facebook page or pay your bills by credit card? Deconstructing Wisdom 6: familiarity breeds contempt Jane Caro and Cheryl Kernot discuss 'familiarity breeds contempt' - at home, in the workplace and in politics. Track: Juicy Ripe Tomatoes: Monica Trapaga Monica Trapaga: she's leaving home Monica Trapaga knew exactly what to give her daughter Lil when she left home, a gift that would sustain and enhance her life, a recipe book. Cyber scams Do you bank online, have a Facebook page or pay your bills by credit card? Deconstructing Wisdom 6: familiarity breeds contempt Jane Caro and Cheryl Kernot discuss 'familiarity breeds contempt' - at home, in the workplace and in politics. Track: Juicy Ripe Tomatoes: Monica Trapaga Monica Trapaga: she's leaving home Monica Trapaga knew exactly what to give her daughter Lil when she left home, a gift that would sustain and enhance her life, a recipe book. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25373245 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25349583-LMS-2009-10-23 Talkback: vegging out Barack and Michelle Obama have one, and the Mayor of Brisbane Campbell Newman thinks we all should have one. The first Europeans to this country all had them simply to survive -- and many migrants established them here. Talkback: vegging out Barack and Michelle Obama have one, and the Mayor of Brisbane Campbell Newman thinks we all should have one. The first Europeans to this country all had them simply to survive -- and many migrants established them here. Talkback: vegging out Barack and Michelle Obama have one, and the Mayor of Brisbane Campbell Newman thinks we all should have one. The first Europeans to this country all had them simply to survive -- and many migrants established them here. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25349583 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25334405-LMS-2009-10-22 Gambling report Gambling - and gamblers - should be much more regulated and controlled by governments, the Productivity Commission said in its draft report released yesterday. Wryside Economics: Cash Handouts We all took the cash handouts, but was the money wisely spent? The Federal Government issued $21 billion to householders over the past 12 months, in the form of cash handouts. Exam stress We all feel a certain amount of stress when we´re put to the test whether that´s in exams, at a job interview or at the prospect of a performance review but when anxiety is overwhelming you can´t do your best. Father and son collaboration: Felix Francis Writing is usually a solitary pursuit but for Felix Francis it´s a family affair. Gambling report Gambling - and gamblers - should be much more regulated and controlled by governments, the Productivity Commission said in its draft report released yesterday. Wryside Economics: Cash Handouts We all took the cash handouts, but was the money wisely spent? The Federal Government issued $21 billion to householders over the past 12 months, in the form of cash handouts. Exam stress We all feel a certain amount of stress when we´re put to the test whether that´s in exams, at a job interview or at the prospect of a performance review but when anxiety is overwhelming you can´t do your best. Father and son collaboration: Felix Francis Writing is usually a solitary pursuit but for Felix Francis it´s a family affair. Gambling report Gambling - and gamblers - should be much more regulated and controlled by governments, the Productivity Commission said in its draft report released yesterday. Wryside Economics: Cash Handouts We all took the cash handouts, but was the money wisely spent? The Federal Government issued $21 billion to householders over the past 12 months, in the form of cash handouts. Exam stress We all feel a certain amount of stress when we´re put to the test whether that´s in exams, at a job interview or at the prospect of a performance review but when anxiety is overwhelming you can´t do your best. Father and son collaboration: Felix Francis Writing is usually a solitary pursuit but for Felix Francis it´s a family affair. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25334405 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25320706-LMS-2009-10-21 Bruce Baird International students and refugees are two of the biggest political issues of the moment. Television for tots According to new guidelines, children under the age of two should not watch television at all, and for those between two and five years of age one hour a day is the recommendation. A Week at the Airport: Alain de Botton When philosopher and self-confessed travel obsessive Alain de Botton was approached by BAA the owners of Heathrow Airport to become their first ever writer-in-residence, he of course said yes. Your feedback This week including letters and calls on marrying out, tenant's rights, and our meet the listener's cousin dropped us a line. Bruce Baird International students and refugees are two of the biggest political issues of the moment. Television for tots According to new guidelines, children under the age of two should not watch television at all, and for those between two and five years of age one hour a day is the recommendation. A Week at the Airport: Alain de Botton When philosopher and self-confessed travel obsessive Alain de Botton was approached by BAA the owners of Heathrow Airport to become their first ever writer-in-residence, he of course said yes. Your feedback This week including letters and calls on marrying out, tenant's rights, and our meet the listener's cousin dropped us a line. Bruce Baird International students and refugees are two of the biggest political issues of the moment. Television for tots According to new guidelines, children under the age of two should not watch television at all, and for those between two and five years of age one hour a day is the recommendation. A Week at the Airport: Alain de Botton When philosopher and self-confessed travel obsessive Alain de Botton was approached by BAA the owners of Heathrow Airport to become their first ever writer-in-residence, he of course said yes. Your feedback This week including letters and calls on marrying out, tenant's rights, and our meet the listener's cousin dropped us a line. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320706 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25314798-LMS-2009-10-20 Online therapies The world of therapy is changing fast. Before too long, more people may be getting help online rather than face to face. Carers recognition It's Carers Week which highlights the caring work of 2.6 million Australians. Karen Hitchcock: Little White Slips Sitting any kind of exam is stressful, even more so if the exam is make or break for your career and you've put your life on hold to devote a year to intense study. Meet the listener: the luckiest black sheep, Anne Wiseman Meet the listener guest Anne Wiseman considers herself the luckiest girl in the world. She has a loving husband, three children and she's living the life she wants. Online therapies The world of therapy is changing fast. Before too long, more people may be getting help online rather than face to face. Carers recognition It's Carers Week which highlights the caring work of 2.6 million Australians. Karen Hitchcock: Little White Slips Sitting any kind of exam is stressful, even more so if the exam is make or break for your career and you've put your life on hold to devote a year to intense study. Meet the listener: the luckiest black sheep, Anne Wiseman Meet the listener guest Anne Wiseman considers herself the luckiest girl in the world. She has a loving husband, three children and she's living the life she wants. Online therapies The world of therapy is changing fast. Before too long, more people may be getting help online rather than face to face. Carers recognition It's Carers Week which highlights the caring work of 2.6 million Australians. Karen Hitchcock: Little White Slips Sitting any kind of exam is stressful, even more so if the exam is make or break for your career and you've put your life on hold to devote a year to intense study. Meet the listener: the luckiest black sheep, Anne Wiseman Meet the listener guest Anne Wiseman considers herself the luckiest girl in the world. She has a loving husband, three children and she's living the life she wants. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25314798 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25309291-LMS-2009-10-19 Nanny state? The term `nanny state´ is sure to be invoked this week as Parliament debates legislation to introduce the Preventative Health Agency, which is due to begin operations in January next year. Prisoner to activist: Vicki Roach Nicknamed the 'Eddie Mabo of electoral law', Vicki Roach fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the right of prisoners to vote. Nanny state? The term `nanny state´ is sure to be invoked this week as Parliament debates legislation to introduce the Preventative Health Agency, which is due to begin operations in January next year. Prisoner to activist: Vicki Roach Nicknamed the 'Eddie Mabo of electoral law', Vicki Roach fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the right of prisoners to vote. Nanny state? The term `nanny state´ is sure to be invoked this week as Parliament debates legislation to introduce the Preventative Health Agency, which is due to begin operations in January next year. Prisoner to activist: Vicki Roach Nicknamed the 'Eddie Mabo of electoral law', Vicki Roach fought a High Court case that overturned an attempt to remove the right of prisoners to vote. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25309291 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25292672-LMS-2009-10-16 Talkback: marrying out of the faith Today a discussion springing from oral historian Siobhan McHugh's research into 'marrying out'. Talkback: marrying out of the faith Today a discussion springing from oral historian Siobhan McHugh's research into 'marrying out'. Talkback: marrying out of the faith Today a discussion springing from oral historian Siobhan McHugh's research into 'marrying out'. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25292672 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25286761-LMS-2009-10-15 Revamping the not for profits The rapidly growing not-for-profit sector is estimated to contribute as much to the GDP as the retail sector. Talkback: Tenant's Rights For a quarter of Australians their housing concerns are not about mortgage stress or interest rate increases, it's the chronic rental shortage. Promoting 'Plain English' The Plain English movement is dedicated to clear, concise language that can be readily understood. It aims to reform the complex and jargon-ridden documents produced by governments and business as well as promoting plain speaking. Revamping the not for profits The rapidly growing not-for-profit sector is estimated to contribute as much to the GDP as the retail sector. Talkback: Tenant's Rights For a quarter of Australians their housing concerns are not about mortgage stress or interest rate increases, it's the chronic rental shortage. Promoting 'Plain English' The Plain English movement is dedicated to clear, concise language that can be readily understood. It aims to reform the complex and jargon-ridden documents produced by governments and business as well as promoting plain speaking. Revamping the not for profits The rapidly growing not-for-profit sector is estimated to contribute as much to the GDP as the retail sector. Talkback: Tenant's Rights For a quarter of Australians their housing concerns are not about mortgage stress or interest rate increases, it's the chronic rental shortage. Promoting 'Plain English' The Plain English movement is dedicated to clear, concise language that can be readily understood. It aims to reform the complex and jargon-ridden documents produced by governments and business as well as promoting plain speaking. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25286761 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25281008-LMS-2009-10-14 Food Crisis World experts are meeting in Rome this week for a United Nations forum. It's their job to work out how to feed the world in 2050. Superannuation: where does it go when we die? Australians have billions of dollars invested in superannuation and for many people their only other major asset super their house. Mission Mexico Australian couple Pam and Alan Skuse travelled to Mexico nine years ago to spend twelve months volunteering at a local orphanage in Tapachula, Mexico. Music track - Nichim Vuil Your feedback Letter of the week Food Crisis World experts are meeting in Rome this week for a United Nations forum. It's their job to work out how to feed the world in 2050. Superannuation: where does it go when we die? Australians have billions of dollars invested in superannuation and for many people their only other major asset super their house. Mission Mexico Australian couple Pam and Alan Skuse travelled to Mexico nine years ago to spend twelve months volunteering at a local orphanage in Tapachula, Mexico. Music track - Nichim Vuil Your feedback Letter of the week Food Crisis World experts are meeting in Rome this week for a United Nations forum. It's their job to work out how to feed the world in 2050. Superannuation: where does it go when we die? Australians have billions of dollars invested in superannuation and for many people their only other major asset super their house. Mission Mexico Australian couple Pam and Alan Skuse travelled to Mexico nine years ago to spend twelve months volunteering at a local orphanage in Tapachula, Mexico. Music track - Nichim Vuil Your feedback Letter of the week tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25281008 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25275538-LMS-2009-10-13 Bushfire warnings: stay or go Ahead of the bushfire season, and in the wake of the devastating Black Saturday fires, the Victorian Government has announced a change to the controversial stay or go policy. Teen depression It's common for teenagers to experience emotional highs and lows but sometimes it's a symptom of a deeper problem. Elly Varrenti: the girl upstairs is crying How far do you think neighbourliness should go? Meet the listener: Belinda goes to Minnesota for the weekend Meet the listener guest Belinda Keir is a devoted fan of American radio host, Garrison Keillor, so much so that she flew to St. Paul, Minnesota for a weekend just to see his legendary show. Bushfire warnings: stay or go Ahead of the bushfire season, and in the wake of the devastating Black Saturday fires, the Victorian Government has announced a change to the controversial stay or go policy. Teen depression It's common for teenagers to experience emotional highs and lows but sometimes it's a symptom of a deeper problem. Elly Varrenti: the girl upstairs is crying How far do you think neighbourliness should go? Meet the listener: Belinda goes to Minnesota for the weekend Meet the listener guest Belinda Keir is a devoted fan of American radio host, Garrison Keillor, so much so that she flew to St. Paul, Minnesota for a weekend just to see his legendary show. Bushfire warnings: stay or go Ahead of the bushfire season, and in the wake of the devastating Black Saturday fires, the Victorian Government has announced a change to the controversial stay or go policy. Teen depression It's common for teenagers to experience emotional highs and lows but sometimes it's a symptom of a deeper problem. Elly Varrenti: the girl upstairs is crying How far do you think neighbourliness should go? Meet the listener: Belinda goes to Minnesota for the weekend Meet the listener guest Belinda Keir is a devoted fan of American radio host, Garrison Keillor, so much so that she flew to St. Paul, Minnesota for a weekend just to see his legendary show. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25275538 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25270289-LMS-2009-10-12 Poverty, the GFC and the state of the family While many Australians appear to have ridden out the GFC relatively unscathed, the National Chair of Anti-Poverty Week, Julian Disney, says that for the most vulnerable it has exacerbated problems of poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Love and the soundtrack of my life: Lana Penrose For Author Lana Penrose life has been a journey of the heart where music and love have intertwined. Music Track: Love is the Drug Deconstructing wisdom 4: the grass is always greener on the other side We often desire what's just beyond our reach. But does it always make us happier, more fulfilled? Poverty, the GFC and the state of the family While many Australians appear to have ridden out the GFC relatively unscathed, the National Chair of Anti-Poverty Week, Julian Disney, says that for the most vulnerable it has exacerbated problems of poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Love and the soundtrack of my life: Lana Penrose For Author Lana Penrose life has been a journey of the heart where music and love have intertwined. Music Track: Love is the Drug Deconstructing wisdom 4: the grass is always greener on the other side We often desire what's just beyond our reach. But does it always make us happier, more fulfilled? Poverty, the GFC and the state of the family While many Australians appear to have ridden out the GFC relatively unscathed, the National Chair of Anti-Poverty Week, Julian Disney, says that for the most vulnerable it has exacerbated problems of poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Love and the soundtrack of my life: Lana Penrose For Author Lana Penrose life has been a journey of the heart where music and love have intertwined. Music Track: Love is the Drug Deconstructing wisdom 4: the grass is always greener on the other side We often desire what's just beyond our reach. But does it always make us happier, more fulfilled? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25270289 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25256098-LMS-2009-10-09 Friday Talkback: black sheep of the family Today our topic is the black sheep of the family, the odd one out, the one that doesn´t quite fit. Friday Talkback: black sheep of the family Today our topic is the black sheep of the family, the odd one out, the one that doesn´t quite fit. Friday Talkback: black sheep of the family Today our topic is the black sheep of the family, the odd one out, the one that doesn´t quite fit. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25256098 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25250513-LMS-2009-10-08 How young people are faring A major research report released today shows that there´s been a sharp rise in the rate of `youth disengagement´ from work and study. Business and social change Business is a powerful - possibly the most powerful - vehicle for social change, argues Jim Schorr, a pioneer of social entrepreneurship in the US. No ordinary bloke: Donny Paterson In 2004, when the tsunami swept all before it across South Asia, Donny Paterson was watching television in his bedroom in Newcastle. The mud house: Richard Glover Richard Glover can confidently say that `the most beautiful house in the world is the one you build for yourself´ - even if it may not pass a building inspection. How young people are faring A major research report released today shows that there´s been a sharp rise in the rate of `youth disengagement´ from work and study. Business and social change Business is a powerful - possibly the most powerful - vehicle for social change, argues Jim Schorr, a pioneer of social entrepreneurship in the US. No ordinary bloke: Donny Paterson In 2004, when the tsunami swept all before it across South Asia, Donny Paterson was watching television in his bedroom in Newcastle. The mud house: Richard Glover Richard Glover can confidently say that `the most beautiful house in the world is the one you build for yourself´ - even if it may not pass a building inspection. How young people are faring A major research report released today shows that there´s been a sharp rise in the rate of `youth disengagement´ from work and study. Business and social change Business is a powerful - possibly the most powerful - vehicle for social change, argues Jim Schorr, a pioneer of social entrepreneurship in the US. No ordinary bloke: Donny Paterson In 2004, when the tsunami swept all before it across South Asia, Donny Paterson was watching television in his bedroom in Newcastle. The mud house: Richard Glover Richard Glover can confidently say that `the most beautiful house in the world is the one you build for yourself´ - even if it may not pass a building inspection. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25250513 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25244680-LMS-2009-10-07 National disability insurance scheme If you´re injured in an accident, you can be compensated for an acquired disability but if you´re born with a disability, it´s a different story. Brewarrina dental program Dentists in rural Australia are even more scarce than doctors. Elephant Dance: Tammie Matson Dr Tammie Matson is an Australian Zoologist working on elephant-human relations in Southern Africa and North-East India. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from the Life Matters guestbook from Ruth, it's in response to the interview on Life Matters on October 5th with Michael Gawenda about his book 'Rocky and Gawenda'. National disability insurance scheme If you´re injured in an accident, you can be compensated for an acquired disability but if you´re born with a disability, it´s a different story. Brewarrina dental program Dentists in rural Australia are even more scarce than doctors. Elephant Dance: Tammie Matson Dr Tammie Matson is an Australian Zoologist working on elephant-human relations in Southern Africa and North-East India. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from the Life Matters guestbook from Ruth, it's in response to the interview on Life Matters on October 5th with Michael Gawenda about his book 'Rocky and Gawenda'. National disability insurance scheme If you´re injured in an accident, you can be compensated for an acquired disability but if you´re born with a disability, it´s a different story. Brewarrina dental program Dentists in rural Australia are even more scarce than doctors. Elephant Dance: Tammie Matson Dr Tammie Matson is an Australian Zoologist working on elephant-human relations in Southern Africa and North-East India. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from the Life Matters guestbook from Ruth, it's in response to the interview on Life Matters on October 5th with Michael Gawenda about his book 'Rocky and Gawenda'. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25244680 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25238479-LMS-2009-10-06 The two economists: the ETS The Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull seems to have staked his political future on being able to negotiate with the government about the Emissions tradig Scheme, the ETS. The Merry Makers The Merry Makers, a suburban Sydney dance group of children and young adults with disabilities, is such a successful phenomenon that it´s being replicated around the country. Ghost child: Caroline Overington Sometimes the truth is hard to bear, like the terrible case of a NSW couple who starved their seven-year-old daughter to death. They were sentenced last Friday to life, and at least 12 years in jail respectively. Meet the listener: Leanne Duggan Meet the listener guest Leanne Duggan is about to set off for Adelaide on a life altering journey. She's about to undertake major craniofacial surgery. The two economists: the ETS The Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull seems to have staked his political future on being able to negotiate with the government about the Emissions tradig Scheme, the ETS. The Merry Makers The Merry Makers, a suburban Sydney dance group of children and young adults with disabilities, is such a successful phenomenon that it´s being replicated around the country. Ghost child: Caroline Overington Sometimes the truth is hard to bear, like the terrible case of a NSW couple who starved their seven-year-old daughter to death. They were sentenced last Friday to life, and at least 12 years in jail respectively. Meet the listener: Leanne Duggan Meet the listener guest Leanne Duggan is about to set off for Adelaide on a life altering journey. She's about to undertake major craniofacial surgery. The two economists: the ETS The Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull seems to have staked his political future on being able to negotiate with the government about the Emissions tradig Scheme, the ETS. The Merry Makers The Merry Makers, a suburban Sydney dance group of children and young adults with disabilities, is such a successful phenomenon that it´s being replicated around the country. Ghost child: Caroline Overington Sometimes the truth is hard to bear, like the terrible case of a NSW couple who starved their seven-year-old daughter to death. They were sentenced last Friday to life, and at least 12 years in jail respectively. Meet the listener: Leanne Duggan Meet the listener guest Leanne Duggan is about to set off for Adelaide on a life altering journey. She's about to undertake major craniofacial surgery. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25238479 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25232643-LMS-2009-10-05 Survive to Five: infant mortality campaign A report by Save the Children, the children´s rights organisation, has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are three times more likely than other Australian children to die before their fifth birthday. Public opinion on abortion law reform Queensland´s abortion laws don´t match up with community attitudes according to new research from Swinburne University sociologist, Dr Katharine Betts. Rocky and Gawenda Can a dog change your life, even when you´re a journalist who´s seen it all over 40 years in the business? Deconstructing Wisdom 3: Many a true word is spoken in jest "Many a true word is spoken in jest". Survive to Five: infant mortality campaign A report by Save the Children, the children´s rights organisation, has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are three times more likely than other Australian children to die before their fifth birthday. Public opinion on abortion law reform Queensland´s abortion laws don´t match up with community attitudes according to new research from Swinburne University sociologist, Dr Katharine Betts. Rocky and Gawenda Can a dog change your life, even when you´re a journalist who´s seen it all over 40 years in the business? Deconstructing Wisdom 3: Many a true word is spoken in jest "Many a true word is spoken in jest". Survive to Five: infant mortality campaign A report by Save the Children, the children´s rights organisation, has found that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are three times more likely than other Australian children to die before their fifth birthday. Public opinion on abortion law reform Queensland´s abortion laws don´t match up with community attitudes according to new research from Swinburne University sociologist, Dr Katharine Betts. Rocky and Gawenda Can a dog change your life, even when you´re a journalist who´s seen it all over 40 years in the business? Deconstructing Wisdom 3: Many a true word is spoken in jest "Many a true word is spoken in jest". tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25232643 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25218629-LMS-2009-10-02 Talkback: water, running on empty Has the long drought made us value water more? While water restrictions have eased in other places, Adelaide relies on the ailing Murray River and is investing in stormwater recycling and other technologies to boost its water supply. Talkback: water, running on empty Has the long drought made us value water more? While water restrictions have eased in other places, Adelaide relies on the ailing Murray River and is investing in stormwater recycling and other technologies to boost its water supply. Talkback: water, running on empty Has the long drought made us value water more? While water restrictions have eased in other places, Adelaide relies on the ailing Murray River and is investing in stormwater recycling and other technologies to boost its water supply. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25218629 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25212729-LMS-2009-10-01 Language teaching in Australian schools Almost 90 percent of senior high schools student learn no language at all. Wryside Economics: the size of nations The world´s a messy place, especially for economists. Just have a look at a map of the world. Matt Preston Food writer and MasterChef judge Matt Preston has one of the world's largest cravat collections. Well not quite, but he does have names for them. Li Cunxin: the true story of Mao's Last Dancer It's been an extraordinary journey for Li Cunxin. Born in 1961 in Chairman Mao's Communist China, he was the sixth of seven sons born to peasants who lived in extreme poverty with barely enough food to eat. Language teaching in Australian schools Almost 90 percent of senior high schools student learn no language at all. Wryside Economics: the size of nations The world´s a messy place, especially for economists. Just have a look at a map of the world. Matt Preston Food writer and MasterChef judge Matt Preston has one of the world's largest cravat collections. Well not quite, but he does have names for them. Li Cunxin: the true story of Mao's Last Dancer It's been an extraordinary journey for Li Cunxin. Born in 1961 in Chairman Mao's Communist China, he was the sixth of seven sons born to peasants who lived in extreme poverty with barely enough food to eat. Language teaching in Australian schools Almost 90 percent of senior high schools student learn no language at all. Wryside Economics: the size of nations The world´s a messy place, especially for economists. Just have a look at a map of the world. Matt Preston Food writer and MasterChef judge Matt Preston has one of the world's largest cravat collections. Well not quite, but he does have names for them. Li Cunxin: the true story of Mao's Last Dancer It's been an extraordinary journey for Li Cunxin. Born in 1961 in Chairman Mao's Communist China, he was the sixth of seven sons born to peasants who lived in extreme poverty with barely enough food to eat. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25212729 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25206238-LMS-2009-09-30 Superannuation Fees A new report from the Australia Institute on superannuation fees claims that up to a quarter of the retirement savings of some Australian workers are being significantly eroded by excessive fees being charged by superannuation funds. Paul and Tami Roos: Sport and life The Sydney Swans coach and his wife Tami, a teacher of meditation with an MBA and a PhD, believe that work and family need not be separated. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from James on the Life Matters guestbook, in response to Friday's talkback on Unfashionable Virtues: Tribal wedding Film makers Larry Gray and Mary O'Malley and their son Ryley left their middle class life in Sydney to try living in a traditional village on Tanna Island in Vanuatu. Superannuation Fees A new report from the Australia Institute on superannuation fees claims that up to a quarter of the retirement savings of some Australian workers are being significantly eroded by excessive fees being charged by superannuation funds. Paul and Tami Roos: Sport and life The Sydney Swans coach and his wife Tami, a teacher of meditation with an MBA and a PhD, believe that work and family need not be separated. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from James on the Life Matters guestbook, in response to Friday's talkback on Unfashionable Virtues: Tribal wedding Film makers Larry Gray and Mary O'Malley and their son Ryley left their middle class life in Sydney to try living in a traditional village on Tanna Island in Vanuatu. Superannuation Fees A new report from the Australia Institute on superannuation fees claims that up to a quarter of the retirement savings of some Australian workers are being significantly eroded by excessive fees being charged by superannuation funds. Paul and Tami Roos: Sport and life The Sydney Swans coach and his wife Tami, a teacher of meditation with an MBA and a PhD, believe that work and family need not be separated. Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from James on the Life Matters guestbook, in response to Friday's talkback on Unfashionable Virtues: Tribal wedding Film makers Larry Gray and Mary O'Malley and their son Ryley left their middle class life in Sydney to try living in a traditional village on Tanna Island in Vanuatu. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25206238 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25202418-LMS-2009-09-29 Drug trends Illicit drug use in Australia is for the most part going down or stabilising, but in some remote communities drug use is increasing, particularly cannabis. Knife crime Knife crime is a growing problem in Australia. The Victorian Police are about to crack down on young people carrying knives with new powers to stop and search. Masters Games: a family affair Thousands of competitors are about to arrive in Sydney to take part in the 2009 World Masters Games, these are the egalitarian Olympics where anyone is invited to compete. Meet the listener: Anne Lennard, wartime evacuee These days she is often known as Hugo Weaving's Mum but today's meet the listener guest has quite a story of her own. Drug trends Illicit drug use in Australia is for the most part going down or stabilising, but in some remote communities drug use is increasing, particularly cannabis. Knife crime Knife crime is a growing problem in Australia. The Victorian Police are about to crack down on young people carrying knives with new powers to stop and search. Masters Games: a family affair Thousands of competitors are about to arrive in Sydney to take part in the 2009 World Masters Games, these are the egalitarian Olympics where anyone is invited to compete. Meet the listener: Anne Lennard, wartime evacuee These days she is often known as Hugo Weaving's Mum but today's meet the listener guest has quite a story of her own. Drug trends Illicit drug use in Australia is for the most part going down or stabilising, but in some remote communities drug use is increasing, particularly cannabis. Knife crime Knife crime is a growing problem in Australia. The Victorian Police are about to crack down on young people carrying knives with new powers to stop and search. Masters Games: a family affair Thousands of competitors are about to arrive in Sydney to take part in the 2009 World Masters Games, these are the egalitarian Olympics where anyone is invited to compete. Meet the listener: Anne Lennard, wartime evacuee These days she is often known as Hugo Weaving's Mum but today's meet the listener guest has quite a story of her own. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25202418 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25195928-LMS-2009-09-28 What is Medicare select? A proposed national health reform agenda has been set out in the final report of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. Values and ethics classes in school Should ethics and values be taught to students who don´t attend faith based lessons at school? Deconstructing wisdom 2: 'tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' Each week on Life Matters we pull apart a popular phrase. What is Medicare select? A proposed national health reform agenda has been set out in the final report of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. Values and ethics classes in school Should ethics and values be taught to students who don´t attend faith based lessons at school? Deconstructing wisdom 2: 'tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' Each week on Life Matters we pull apart a popular phrase. What is Medicare select? A proposed national health reform agenda has been set out in the final report of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. Values and ethics classes in school Should ethics and values be taught to students who don´t attend faith based lessons at school? Deconstructing wisdom 2: 'tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all' Each week on Life Matters we pull apart a popular phrase. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25195928 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25180020-LMS-2009-09-25 Talkback: unfashionable virtues Which unfashionable virtues do you think should make a comeback? Talkback: unfashionable virtues Which unfashionable virtues do you think should make a comeback? Talkback: unfashionable virtues Which unfashionable virtues do you think should make a comeback? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25180020 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25175784-LMS-2009-09-24 What's new in complaint handling? More than half a million complaints are made each year over the conduct of government departments, the most intractable of these reach the desk of the Commonwealth Ombudsman Professor John McMillan. Genetic tests and insurance Genetic tests can reveal if you have a gene which increases the risk of bowel cancer but, in a Melbourne study, people declined to be tested because of concerns about how it might affect their life or health insurance. The Yipping Tiger From Tourette's syndrome and golfer's yips, to alien hand and frontal lobe injury, Dr Perminder Sachdev has some fascinating real life stories that unveil the mysterious workings of the human brain. Facebook in the workplace Following on from our discussion about family etiquette on the social networking site Facebook with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake, a look at how to navigate Facebook in the workplace. What's new in complaint handling? More than half a million complaints are made each year over the conduct of government departments, the most intractable of these reach the desk of the Commonwealth Ombudsman Professor John McMillan. Genetic tests and insurance Genetic tests can reveal if you have a gene which increases the risk of bowel cancer but, in a Melbourne study, people declined to be tested because of concerns about how it might affect their life or health insurance. The Yipping Tiger From Tourette's syndrome and golfer's yips, to alien hand and frontal lobe injury, Dr Perminder Sachdev has some fascinating real life stories that unveil the mysterious workings of the human brain. Facebook in the workplace Following on from our discussion about family etiquette on the social networking site Facebook with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake, a look at how to navigate Facebook in the workplace. What's new in complaint handling? More than half a million complaints are made each year over the conduct of government departments, the most intractable of these reach the desk of the Commonwealth Ombudsman Professor John McMillan. Genetic tests and insurance Genetic tests can reveal if you have a gene which increases the risk of bowel cancer but, in a Melbourne study, people declined to be tested because of concerns about how it might affect their life or health insurance. The Yipping Tiger From Tourette's syndrome and golfer's yips, to alien hand and frontal lobe injury, Dr Perminder Sachdev has some fascinating real life stories that unveil the mysterious workings of the human brain. Facebook in the workplace Following on from our discussion about family etiquette on the social networking site Facebook with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake, a look at how to navigate Facebook in the workplace. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25175784 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25168459-LMS-2009-09-23 Depression in the public eye Liberal MP Andrew Robb has stepped down from the front bench because of a depressive illness. He's been congratulated by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for being so open and honest about his condition. Richard speaks with Professor Phillip Mitchell, head of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, about taking the stigma out of depression. ADHD latest research A leading ADHD researcher has called for the latest brain science to be included in teacher training, not just for new teachers. A mother and son on Facebook Facebook. It's the social lubricant of our time but it does come with its problems. Richard speaks with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake about how they negotiate their relationship on Facebook. Who's watching who? And who's just tagged that incriminating photo for all to see? Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from Kerry in response to our Friday Talkback on women and drinking. Depression in the public eye Liberal MP Andrew Robb has stepped down from the front bench because of a depressive illness. He's been congratulated by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for being so open and honest about his condition. Richard speaks with Professor Phillip Mitchell, head of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, about taking the stigma out of depression. ADHD latest research A leading ADHD researcher has called for the latest brain science to be included in teacher training, not just for new teachers. A mother and son on Facebook Facebook. It's the social lubricant of our time but it does come with its problems. Richard speaks with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake about how they negotiate their relationship on Facebook. Who's watching who? And who's just tagged that incriminating photo for all to see? Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from Kerry in response to our Friday Talkback on women and drinking. Depression in the public eye Liberal MP Andrew Robb has stepped down from the front bench because of a depressive illness. He's been congratulated by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for being so open and honest about his condition. Richard speaks with Professor Phillip Mitchell, head of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, about taking the stigma out of depression. ADHD latest research A leading ADHD researcher has called for the latest brain science to be included in teacher training, not just for new teachers. A mother and son on Facebook Facebook. It's the social lubricant of our time but it does come with its problems. Richard speaks with mother and son Anne and Dan Lake about how they negotiate their relationship on Facebook. Who's watching who? And who's just tagged that incriminating photo for all to see? Your feedback Today's letter of the week comes from Kerry in response to our Friday Talkback on women and drinking. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25168459 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25162801-LMS-2009-09-22 Because I am a girl Girls and women of the developing world - the Western world needs you. Every patient tells a story Dr Lisa Sanders is the doctor and technical advisor to the TV program 'House', she's the brains behind many of the fascinating medical cases that you see on the program. Exchange for change 'Exchange for change' is a chance to swap, shop and socialise all while donating to a good cause. Elly Varrenti on perfectionism Our occasional columnist Elly Varrenti admits to being a perfectionist, albeit a neurotic one. Meet the listener: Paula Arvela, food and identity Meet the listener guest Paula Arvela owes a lot to food. It came to her rescue at a low point in her life some fifteen years ago. Because I am a girl Girls and women of the developing world - the Western world needs you. Every patient tells a story Dr Lisa Sanders is the doctor and technical advisor to the TV program 'House', she's the brains behind many of the fascinating medical cases that you see on the program. Exchange for change 'Exchange for change' is a chance to swap, shop and socialise all while donating to a good cause. Elly Varrenti on perfectionism Our occasional columnist Elly Varrenti admits to being a perfectionist, albeit a neurotic one. Meet the listener: Paula Arvela, food and identity Meet the listener guest Paula Arvela owes a lot to food. It came to her rescue at a low point in her life some fifteen years ago. Because I am a girl Girls and women of the developing world - the Western world needs you. Every patient tells a story Dr Lisa Sanders is the doctor and technical advisor to the TV program 'House', she's the brains behind many of the fascinating medical cases that you see on the program. Exchange for change 'Exchange for change' is a chance to swap, shop and socialise all while donating to a good cause. Elly Varrenti on perfectionism Our occasional columnist Elly Varrenti admits to being a perfectionist, albeit a neurotic one. Meet the listener: Paula Arvela, food and identity Meet the listener guest Paula Arvela owes a lot to food. It came to her rescue at a low point in her life some fifteen years ago. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25162801 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25157684-LMS-2009-09-21 Swine flu vaccine in Australia Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the start of the vaccination program for swine flu. Reprieve: Australian lawyers fighting the death penalty While Australia no longer has the death penalty, many of our near neighbours do, and it´s used by China, Singapore and the United States. She Played Elvis: Shady Cosgrove and Scott Bazely Shady Cosgrove, a young American immigrant to Australia, took a memorable trip with her boyfriend Scott Bazley, to rediscover her homeland. Deconstructing Wisdom 1: whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger We´ve all had that experience when someone has thrown a piece of cliched wisdom our way. For example, "there´s plenty more fish in the sea" or "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". Swine flu vaccine in Australia Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the start of the vaccination program for swine flu. Reprieve: Australian lawyers fighting the death penalty While Australia no longer has the death penalty, many of our near neighbours do, and it´s used by China, Singapore and the United States. She Played Elvis: Shady Cosgrove and Scott Bazely Shady Cosgrove, a young American immigrant to Australia, took a memorable trip with her boyfriend Scott Bazley, to rediscover her homeland. Deconstructing Wisdom 1: whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger We´ve all had that experience when someone has thrown a piece of cliched wisdom our way. For example, "there´s plenty more fish in the sea" or "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". Swine flu vaccine in Australia Health Minister Nicola Roxon has announced the start of the vaccination program for swine flu. Reprieve: Australian lawyers fighting the death penalty While Australia no longer has the death penalty, many of our near neighbours do, and it´s used by China, Singapore and the United States. She Played Elvis: Shady Cosgrove and Scott Bazely Shady Cosgrove, a young American immigrant to Australia, took a memorable trip with her boyfriend Scott Bazley, to rediscover her homeland. Deconstructing Wisdom 1: whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger We´ve all had that experience when someone has thrown a piece of cliched wisdom our way. For example, "there´s plenty more fish in the sea" or "it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all". tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25157684 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25143269-LMS-2009-09-18 Women and drinking: talkback Middle-aged professional women are having a glass of wine or three at night to help them manage the transition from working day to domestic life. Women and drinking: talkback Middle-aged professional women are having a glass of wine or three at night to help them manage the transition from working day to domestic life. Women and drinking: talkback Middle-aged professional women are having a glass of wine or three at night to help them manage the transition from working day to domestic life. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25143269 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25137890-LMS-2009-09-17 Hina Jilani Pakistani lawyer and human rights advocate Hina Jilani is an internationally distinguished jurist and most recently was part of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza conflict. Wryside Economics Andrew Leigh, our regular Wryside Economics commentator. The history of HIV AIDS in Australia For the first time in ten years HIV/AIDS infection rates have decreased in Australia. Hina Jilani Pakistani lawyer and human rights advocate Hina Jilani is an internationally distinguished jurist and most recently was part of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza conflict. Wryside Economics Andrew Leigh, our regular Wryside Economics commentator. The history of HIV AIDS in Australia For the first time in ten years HIV/AIDS infection rates have decreased in Australia. Hina Jilani Pakistani lawyer and human rights advocate Hina Jilani is an internationally distinguished jurist and most recently was part of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza conflict. Wryside Economics Andrew Leigh, our regular Wryside Economics commentator. The history of HIV AIDS in Australia For the first time in ten years HIV/AIDS infection rates have decreased in Australia. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25137890 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25132426-LMS-2009-09-16 Chronic pain summit Chronic pain can colour your whole life, employment, your family and social life and wellbeing. Philanthropic Trusts More and more Australians are deciding to put their money into charitable trusts, and since changes introduced seven years ago there's been a boom in th amount of money invested in philanthropic trusts, with now more than one billion dollars in the sector. Normal: Julie Catt Richard speaks with author and psychologist Julia Catt. She's raised six kids on two continents,had two husbands and a few boyfriends too. Your feedback Today's letter of the week is from Lin in response to Dr Cordelia Fine's talk 'Save the Pubic Forests' Chronic pain summit Chronic pain can colour your whole life, employment, your family and social life and wellbeing. Philanthropic Trusts More and more Australians are deciding to put their money into charitable trusts, and since changes introduced seven years ago there's been a boom in th amount of money invested in philanthropic trusts, with now more than one billion dollars in the sector. Normal: Julie Catt Richard speaks with author and psychologist Julia Catt. She's raised six kids on two continents,had two husbands and a few boyfriends too. Your feedback Today's letter of the week is from Lin in response to Dr Cordelia Fine's talk 'Save the Pubic Forests' Chronic pain summit Chronic pain can colour your whole life, employment, your family and social life and wellbeing. Philanthropic Trusts More and more Australians are deciding to put their money into charitable trusts, and since changes introduced seven years ago there's been a boom in th amount of money invested in philanthropic trusts, with now more than one billion dollars in the sector. Normal: Julie Catt Richard speaks with author and psychologist Julia Catt. She's raised six kids on two continents,had two husbands and a few boyfriends too. Your feedback Today's letter of the week is from Lin in response to Dr Cordelia Fine's talk 'Save the Pubic Forests' tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25132426 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25127212-LMS-2009-09-15 International students Australia's reputation as a safe, high quality student destination was damaged after a series of violent attacks on Indian students earlier this year. Parents of Indian students For parents of Indian students studying in Australia it's been a worrying time. Adproofing your kids Children grow up in a world saturated by media and advertising, and pressure parents to buy the latest brands and technology. They also receive powerful messages about how to look, what to wear and how to act. Bad behaviour: Liz Byrski If you were in your teens in the late sixties, it was hard not to be influenced by the times; the music, the social activism, student movements and the beginnings of feminism. Meet the listener: Chantal McCabe makes a new life in Newman Chantal McCabe, our meet the listener guest today, has made a big move this year. International students Australia's reputation as a safe, high quality student destination was damaged after a series of violent attacks on Indian students earlier this year. Parents of Indian students For parents of Indian students studying in Australia it's been a worrying time. Adproofing your kids Children grow up in a world saturated by media and advertising, and pressure parents to buy the latest brands and technology. They also receive powerful messages about how to look, what to wear and how to act. Bad behaviour: Liz Byrski If you were in your teens in the late sixties, it was hard not to be influenced by the times; the music, the social activism, student movements and the beginnings of feminism. Meet the listener: Chantal McCabe makes a new life in Newman Chantal McCabe, our meet the listener guest today, has made a big move this year. International students Australia's reputation as a safe, high quality student destination was damaged after a series of violent attacks on Indian students earlier this year. Parents of Indian students For parents of Indian students studying in Australia it's been a worrying time. Adproofing your kids Children grow up in a world saturated by media and advertising, and pressure parents to buy the latest brands and technology. They also receive powerful messages about how to look, what to wear and how to act. Bad behaviour: Liz Byrski If you were in your teens in the late sixties, it was hard not to be influenced by the times; the music, the social activism, student movements and the beginnings of feminism. Meet the listener: Chantal McCabe makes a new life in Newman Chantal McCabe, our meet the listener guest today, has made a big move this year. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25127212 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25121693-LMS-2009-09-14 Childcare overhall Australia´s childcare sector is undergoing its biggest reforms ever. By the middle of next year, child-staff ratios will be cut, qualifications of childcare workers will be lifted and new uniform standards for centres across all states will be brought in. Campaign against child prostitution Child sex slavery is so lucrative it rivals the income of corporate giants and the illegal drug trade. Maggie Beer: a generous life Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant hang up their aprons this week as the final episode of 'The Cook and the Chef' goes to air. Track: Too Darn Hot Childcare overhall Australia´s childcare sector is undergoing its biggest reforms ever. By the middle of next year, child-staff ratios will be cut, qualifications of childcare workers will be lifted and new uniform standards for centres across all states will be brought in. Campaign against child prostitution Child sex slavery is so lucrative it rivals the income of corporate giants and the illegal drug trade. Maggie Beer: a generous life Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant hang up their aprons this week as the final episode of 'The Cook and the Chef' goes to air. Track: Too Darn Hot Childcare overhall Australia´s childcare sector is undergoing its biggest reforms ever. By the middle of next year, child-staff ratios will be cut, qualifications of childcare workers will be lifted and new uniform standards for centres across all states will be brought in. Campaign against child prostitution Child sex slavery is so lucrative it rivals the income of corporate giants and the illegal drug trade. Maggie Beer: a generous life Maggie Beer and Simon Bryant hang up their aprons this week as the final episode of 'The Cook and the Chef' goes to air. Track: Too Darn Hot tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25121693 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25105716-LMS-2009-09-11 Talkback: relocation nation Australians are one of the world´s most mobile peoples, almost 20% of us move house each year, and almost half of us move every five years. Then there´s the people who travel around following jobs in the mining industry, tourism or the defence forces. Added to all this domestic restlessness, more of us are choosing to pack up and relocate overseas. Talkback: relocation nation Australians are one of the world´s most mobile peoples, almost 20% of us move house each year, and almost half of us move every five years. Then there´s the people who travel around following jobs in the mining industry, tourism or the defence forces. Added to all this domestic restlessness, more of us are choosing to pack up and relocate overseas. Talkback: relocation nation Australians are one of the world´s most mobile peoples, almost 20% of us move house each year, and almost half of us move every five years. Then there´s the people who travel around following jobs in the mining industry, tourism or the defence forces. Added to all this domestic restlessness, more of us are choosing to pack up and relocate overseas. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25105716 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25100541-LMS-2009-09-10 Same-sex domestic violence Domestic violence is no longer a hidden issue. There's the "Violence Against Women. Australia Says No" national campaign, White Ribbon Day, and frequent media coverage of sports stars and celebrities who´ve been charged with assault against their partners. Work life balance in the recession What happens in a workplace when the number of workers is reduced but the amount of work isn´t? Learning how to breathe: Linda Neil Linda Neil grew up in a home filled with music. She's a musician and singer, she calls herself a minstrel these days, and her mother Joan was a singing teacher. Save the pubic forests Have the beauty police gone too far? Cordelia Fine thinks the obsession with the hair-free female body has reached ridiculous - not to mention painful and expensive limits. Same-sex domestic violence Domestic violence is no longer a hidden issue. There's the "Violence Against Women. Australia Says No" national campaign, White Ribbon Day, and frequent media coverage of sports stars and celebrities who´ve been charged with assault against their partners. Work life balance in the recession What happens in a workplace when the number of workers is reduced but the amount of work isn´t? Learning how to breathe: Linda Neil Linda Neil grew up in a home filled with music. She's a musician and singer, she calls herself a minstrel these days, and her mother Joan was a singing teacher. Save the pubic forests Have the beauty police gone too far? Cordelia Fine thinks the obsession with the hair-free female body has reached ridiculous - not to mention painful and expensive limits. Same-sex domestic violence Domestic violence is no longer a hidden issue. There's the "Violence Against Women. Australia Says No" national campaign, White Ribbon Day, and frequent media coverage of sports stars and celebrities who´ve been charged with assault against their partners. Work life balance in the recession What happens in a workplace when the number of workers is reduced but the amount of work isn´t? Learning how to breathe: Linda Neil Linda Neil grew up in a home filled with music. She's a musician and singer, she calls herself a minstrel these days, and her mother Joan was a singing teacher. Save the pubic forests Have the beauty police gone too far? Cordelia Fine thinks the obsession with the hair-free female body has reached ridiculous - not to mention painful and expensive limits. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25100541 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25095051-LMS-2009-09-09 Cannabis and the teen brain The first ever national cannabis conference is being held in Sydney this week. Uses of breast milk Breast milk is not just for the baby of the mother who produces it. At least, it doesn´t have to be. Blood Born: crime writer Kathryn Fox Crime writer Kathryn Fox talks about her transition from GP to author. Your feedback Letters of the week. Cannabis and the teen brain The first ever national cannabis conference is being held in Sydney this week. Uses of breast milk Breast milk is not just for the baby of the mother who produces it. At least, it doesn´t have to be. Blood Born: crime writer Kathryn Fox Crime writer Kathryn Fox talks about her transition from GP to author. Your feedback Letters of the week. Cannabis and the teen brain The first ever national cannabis conference is being held in Sydney this week. Uses of breast milk Breast milk is not just for the baby of the mother who produces it. At least, it doesn´t have to be. Blood Born: crime writer Kathryn Fox Crime writer Kathryn Fox talks about her transition from GP to author. Your feedback Letters of the week. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25095051 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25088703-LMS-2009-09-08 Preventing homelessness A ten point plan to end homelessness in ten years has been the ambitious goal of an alliance in the United States. Teach for Australia debate The Federal Government is proud of the new Teach for Australia program, which is currently recruiting high-achieving university graduates, to put them through a condensed two year teacher-training program, based in disadvantaged schools. This restless life: Brigid Delaney Journalist Brigid Delaney has had more than one hundred and forty jobs and from 2007 to 2009 she moved eleven times, and six of those moves were to different countries. Meet the listener: Rosemary Morrow, the sustainable Spring clean Meet the listener guest, Rosemary Morrow is a permaculturalist. Preventing homelessness A ten point plan to end homelessness in ten years has been the ambitious goal of an alliance in the United States. Teach for Australia debate The Federal Government is proud of the new Teach for Australia program, which is currently recruiting high-achieving university graduates, to put them through a condensed two year teacher-training program, based in disadvantaged schools. This restless life: Brigid Delaney Journalist Brigid Delaney has had more than one hundred and forty jobs and from 2007 to 2009 she moved eleven times, and six of those moves were to different countries. Meet the listener: Rosemary Morrow, the sustainable Spring clean Meet the listener guest, Rosemary Morrow is a permaculturalist. Preventing homelessness A ten point plan to end homelessness in ten years has been the ambitious goal of an alliance in the United States. Teach for Australia debate The Federal Government is proud of the new Teach for Australia program, which is currently recruiting high-achieving university graduates, to put them through a condensed two year teacher-training program, based in disadvantaged schools. This restless life: Brigid Delaney Journalist Brigid Delaney has had more than one hundred and forty jobs and from 2007 to 2009 she moved eleven times, and six of those moves were to different countries. Meet the listener: Rosemary Morrow, the sustainable Spring clean Meet the listener guest, Rosemary Morrow is a permaculturalist. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25088703 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25083791-LMS-2009-09-07 Homebirth rally Hundreds of women are gathering outside Parliament House in Canberra today for a rally on homebirth. The two economists: are we out of the woods? Are we `the wonder from downunder´, in economic terms at least? Let's pretend I'm dead You've probably watched kids playing hundreds of times and remember the games you played when you were young. Play is worth doing for its own sake, for the sheer fun of it, but these days it's thought to have added value as well, play-based learning is an important idea in early childhood education. Mama Jude Retired Adelaide nurse Judy Steel has spent the last decade providing medical aid to the poor in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Her charitable work has built a hospital, maternal health clinic, and physiotherapy centre and she is now fund-raising to build an operating theatre. Books Alive Winners Congratulations to our 5 Books Alive Winners: Homebirth rally Hundreds of women are gathering outside Parliament House in Canberra today for a rally on homebirth. The two economists: are we out of the woods? Are we `the wonder from downunder´, in economic terms at least? Let's pretend I'm dead You've probably watched kids playing hundreds of times and remember the games you played when you were young. Play is worth doing for its own sake, for the sheer fun of it, but these days it's thought to have added value as well, play-based learning is an important idea in early childhood education. Mama Jude Retired Adelaide nurse Judy Steel has spent the last decade providing medical aid to the poor in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Her charitable work has built a hospital, maternal health clinic, and physiotherapy centre and she is now fund-raising to build an operating theatre. Books Alive Winners Congratulations to our 5 Books Alive Winners: Homebirth rally Hundreds of women are gathering outside Parliament House in Canberra today for a rally on homebirth. The two economists: are we out of the woods? Are we `the wonder from downunder´, in economic terms at least? Let's pretend I'm dead You've probably watched kids playing hundreds of times and remember the games you played when you were young. Play is worth doing for its own sake, for the sheer fun of it, but these days it's thought to have added value as well, play-based learning is an important idea in early childhood education. Mama Jude Retired Adelaide nurse Judy Steel has spent the last decade providing medical aid to the poor in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Her charitable work has built a hospital, maternal health clinic, and physiotherapy centre and she is now fund-raising to build an operating theatre. Books Alive Winners Congratulations to our 5 Books Alive Winners: tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25083791 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no Life Matters