Listen to interviews with experts and carers who share specialised information and inspiring stories about the caring role. Carer Conversations by The Benevolent Society, in association with Carer Gateway, is a podcast hosted by Patty Kikos to empower and inform carers across Australia.
Gricel Mendez chats about migrating to Australia from Argentina, studying psychology and educational leadership. She also discusses founding an organisation that teaches Positive Behaviour Supports and takes us on a step-by-step journey on how to navigate a public tantrum with finesse.
GUEST:
Gricel Mendez - https://set2learn.com.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Carer Conversations Podcast’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
29 Sept 2025
Alternative Therapies For People With Alternative Needs
Patty Kikos interviews Romy Holman, who shares her story about her daughter Milla being deprived of oxygen for ten minutes during her birth, and then being diagnosed with epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Romy emigrated from South Africa with her husband, had two more children, and founded the One & All Hub, which is a holistic centre for mixed abilities, who are pioneering innovations in disability and mental health.
GUEST:
Romy Holman - https://www.oneandallhub.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram
Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook
Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook
CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au and put ‘Carer Conversations Podcast’ in the subject line.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
28 Aug 2025
From Clinically Depressed For 5 Years, To Motivational Speaker
Graeme Cowan joins us to share his journey of being clinically depressed and unable to work for 5 years. His psychiatrist described it as the worst case he had ever treated, and since finding the medication that works best for him, Graeme helped co found the “RUOK” charity, and is now a motivational speaker who shares his wellness tips with organisations and individuals.
GUEST:
Graeme Cowan - https://graemecowan.com.au/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Follow Patty on Instagram
Follow The Benevolent Society on Instagram
Follow Carer Gateway on Facebook
Follow The Benevolent Society on Facebook
CREDITS:
Host – Patty Kikos
Producers – Patty Kikos and John Hresc
Sound Engineer – John Hresc
GET IN TOUCH:
Carer Gateway is proud to offer emotional and practical services and support for carers with the aim of making your life easier.
You can call us on 1800 422 737 to find out more about peer support groups, counselling, coaching, online skills courses, tailored support packages, emergency respite, other government supports, as well as tips and information, or visit our online home at www.carergateway.gov.au
Got some questions or thoughts for the team? Email us at cgconnections@benevolent.org.au.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
The Benevolent Society acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Who has been a guest on Carer Conversations
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Barbara Ryan
Dr Sally Cockburn
Trish Mitchell
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Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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Social presence
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Engagement
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