Claudia speaks with Richard Sawada, director of the St Kilda Film Festival – Australia’s longest running short story film festival - about the 2022 the programme highlights and the magic of short films. //
Debbie Hamilton is a Systematic Mental Health Advocate with experience on both sides of the mental health system which she is working to change to better suit the needs of people with a psychosocial disability, in particular the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Debbie will be delivering a lecture ‘Grassroots to Governance; Mental health lived experience in leadership' at the Wheeler Centre here. //
Claudia speaks with Linda Fisk from Seeds of Affinity: Pathways for Women about the barriers facing women as they leave prison and re-enter the community and the bespoke tech tool called “Lindabot” being developed to help navigate the challenges. Linda is joined by Dr MIchele Jarldorn who worked with Seeds of Affinity is the co-design of the technology. [Part Two of a two-part interview.] //
We hear from Asia Pacific Currents who spoke with Casey Thompson from the CFMEU Manufacturing Division about the ninth anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster that killed at least 1132 garment workers in April 2013, and the importance of worker solidarity. Check out Asia Pacific Currents every Saturday at 9am on 3CR. //
Songs:
This is Not the Way Home, The Cruel Sea
River of Tears,Kev Carmody
