About An Englishman Downunder .. from Kevin Harper in rural Australia
Welcome to Kevin Harper’s podcast from the villages and townships around Ballarat in rural Victoria.
Drawing on experiences as a clinician, broadcaster with Phaze Broadcasters and RAT FM, choir director, community leader, and writer, Kevin explores health, photobiomodulation (PBM), faith in action, music, local history, and the rich tapestry of country life. Thoughtful interviews, reflections, and conversations are shared over the occasional pot of Earl Grey tea.
A venture of Saint Dunstan’s House Press.
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Kevin Harper | Phaze RN • RAT FM • Saint Dunstan's House Press
When the System Leaves Patients Waiting – Phillip's Story and the Reality of Regional Emergency Care
When my partner Phillip became critically unwell, Ambulance Victoria classified him as a Category One patient requiring immediate treatment. Yet, like so many others, he still faced a long wait in a crowded Emergency Department.
In this episode I share our personal experience—not to criticise the remarkable ambulance crews, emergency doctors and nurses who cared for Phillip with such professionalism and compassion—but to ask difficult questions about a health system under immense pressure.
What happens to those who don't have a health professional at home to monitor them? How many simply go home frightened, confused, or without the support they need?
This is a thoughtful and deeply personal reflection on the challenges facing regional healthcare, the dedication of frontline staff, and why meaningful change is urgently needed.
If you'd like to read the accompanying article and continue the conversation, you'll find the full reflection on my Substack page.
3 Jul 2026
Interview with Steve Martin ABC Ballarat re Base Hospital ED Issues
This morning I joined Steve Martin on ABC Ballarat to reflect on a week that became far more personal than I had expected.
After Phillip’s recent emergency admission to hospital, we found ourselves experiencing first-hand the pressures facing our health system. It was a reminder of the remarkable dedication of our ambulance crews, emergency department staff and clinicians, who continue to provide compassionate care despite working under enormous strain.
In this conversation, I share our experience, why it matters, and why supporting the people who care for us is just as important as improving the buildings they work in.
My thanks to Steve and the ABC Ballarat team for the opportunity to have this important conversation.
28 Jun 2026
ABC Ballarat Interview with Steve Martin – Bigger Hearts Singing Circle
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