The Alike WA Podcast Series – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In recognition of Rare Disease Day, our staff member Emily had the pleasure of catching up with Renee Brown, Secretary for the Australian Pompe Association. Renee speaks about Pompe, its daily challenges, and the importance of raising awareness of rare conditions.

To learn more about Pompe and support available, contact Renee at secretary@australianpompe.org.au.

To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.

As part of our Rare Disease Day podcast series, Emily speaks with Michelle Robinson about the rare condition MELAS, a mitochondrial disease which Michelle and her family live with.

To learn more about mitochondrial disease and support available, contact The Mito Foundation Support Network at info@mito.org.au.

To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

In this Harmony Week Feature, ConnectGroups SCDO Abbey Grosse chats with Juanaili Hultzsch, Administration and Intake Officer for Life Without Barriers' Culturally Diverse Psychological Service about the importance of culturally diverse and inclusive services and supports.

To learn more about Life Without Barriers' services, contact cdps@lwb.org.au

To find out about culturally inclusive peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast provides an overview of how to run an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Support Groups, and includes information on what actions are required pre-AGM, during the AGM, and post-AGM.

If you require further support, please contact ConnectGroups on (08) 9364 6909 or email info@connectgroups.org.au

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast provides an overview of the Asset Based Community Development method (ABCD) and how it may resonate with Peer Support Groups.

If you require support, please contact ConnectGroups on (08) 9364 6909 or email info@connectgroups.org.au

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast provides an overview of incorporation and what it means to incorporate your Peer Support Group.

For further information around incorporation and the process involved, please view our online Incorporation resource.

If you require support, please contact ConnectGroups on (08) 9364 6909 or email info@connectgroups.org.au

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This self-care feature is presented by Magdaliene Hajielias, the Executive Officer and Supervising Clinician at MyLocalMind Inc. The podcast talks about the importance of self-care and will be beneficial in the management of peer Support Groups and also individual wellbeing.

For more information about self-care for Support Groups, please visit www.connectgroups.org.au or email info@connectgroups.org.au.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

ConnectGroups speaks with Sleep Coach Amanda Slinger about the importance of sleep for mental health and wellbeing.

For further resources to support better sleep, visit www.sleepspot.co.

For additional self-care resources for Support Groups, visit www.connectgroups.org.au or email info@connectgroups.org.au.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This podcast provides an overview of what you should have in place before starting a Facebook Support Group, managing group members, roles and responsibilities of your Admin Team, and responding to difficult posts.

If you require support, please contact ConnectGroups on (08) 9364 6909 or email info@connectgroups.org.au

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

ConnectGroups and PTSD West chat with Radio Fremantle about PTSD support available to women in WA.