In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
Marg D’Arcy has dedicated her life to advocating for women’s rights, and to enhancing the safety, health and wellbeing of women, children and families.
Currently the Manager of Rye Community House and a member of SWAN (Southern Women’s Action Network), Marg talks about the strong women who have helped to shape her life and the importance of women ‘having a seat at the (decision making) table’ to advance gender equality.
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88-year Wilma Mock co-founded Mock Red Hill apple orchard with her late husband Wally Mock in 1960, and became pioneers of the Bio-Dynamic farming movement in the late 1960’s.
Wilma is joined by her grand-daughter Sheryn Strange (nee Mock) in a conversation
around the challenges, rewards and unconventional turns of a multi-generational family
business that continues to innovate and diversify – and the determination of the current
generation of Mock sisters to keep the business thriving.
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6 Apr 2025
Jillian West - First Nations Traditional Owner
Proud Palawa woman from the Islands of Bass Strait and proud Bunurong woman from
Point Nepean, Jillian West tells us why sharing First Nations culture and education is so
important to understanding Australian history, why the stories of the women who came
before her continue to guide her, the responsibility of her leadership to carry those stories
forward and nurture the ones that follow in her footsteps.
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23 Mar 2025
Judith Muir OAM & Matilda Pearl Muir - Environment/Business
Judy Muir co-founded Polperro Dolphin Swims with her son Troy 35 years ago, and now 3 generations of the Muir family work together in the business.
The original dolphin swim operator in the Bay and a pioneer of ecotourism on the Mornington Peninsula, Judy is joined by her grand-daughter & divemaster Matilda Pearl Muir, as they share their love of the natural environment and why their passion to protect the local Burrunan dolphins underpins the success of the family business.
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28 Feb 2025
Welcome to Her Story
Herstory: Women of the Mornington Peninsula celebrates the contributions of women who have shaped the Peninsula’s identity by highlighting the unique experiences, challenges and triumphs.
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6 Aug 2024
'It's Hard To Be A Young Person' with Heather & Beau
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Heather, a case worker from Fusion, and Beau a young local with lived experience.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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6 Aug 2024
'Slow Down On Judgement' with Kristy & Adi
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison catches up with Kristy Begbie, the housing coordinator from Fusion, and Adi, a local young person who is a mentor and lead tenant at the Fusion house in Mt Martha.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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5 Aug 2024
'We Are Working In a Pressure Cooker' with the Salvation Army
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Stephen Miliken, the Homelessness Manager at the Salvation Army.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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2 Aug 2024
'We Need Funding' with Georgia & Colm
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Georgia Hourn, the CEO of Westernport Community Support, and Colm Browne, a Complex Client Case Worker at Westernport Community Support.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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2 Aug 2024
'The Need For Secure And Safe Housing' with Ben & Jade
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Ben Smith the CEO of Mornington Community Support, and Jade, a local who has fallen on tough times.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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2 Aug 2024
'Makes You Feel Half Human' with Kara & Chad
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Kara Van Der Heyde, Assertive Outreach Worker, Southern Peninsula Community Support, and Chad, a local who has first hand experience of sleeping rough.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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2 Aug 2024
'Navigating The Crisis' with Deputy Mayor Antonella Celi
In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with Deputy Mayor, Councillor Antonella Celi, from the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
In this series, we also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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31 Jul 2024
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In this season of In Our Backyard, we explore homelessness and the housing crisis from various perspectives.
Respected journalist Tracee Hutchison speaks with community members who share their raw stories of homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula.
We also hear from local housing and homelessness service providers about the overwhelming demand for public housing, emergency relief and support services on the Mornington Peninsula and what we can all do to help.
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