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- 2023
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About Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series
Sharing stories of the 2019/20 Black Summer Alpine Bushfires in Australia. Kintsugi Heroes are partnering with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to improve community connectedness, cohesion and resilience following the Alpine fires by capturing and telling the overcoming adversity stories of some of the Alpine local "Kintsugi Heroes". The 2019/20 Black Summer was one of the most devastating bushfire seasons in Australian history — and for the Alpine communities, the impact didn't end when the fires did. The Alpine Series is a story about what happens after the smoke clears — when the trucks leave, the headlines fade, and a community is left to do the slow, quiet work of rebuilding. Not just homes and fences and paddocks, but trust, routine, and a sense of safety that fire takes years to return. Through honest, unhurried conversations with the locals who lived it, we hear what regional resilience actually looks like up close. Stories of neighbours who became family, businesses that found ways to reopen, families navigating grief and uncertainty, and a community that refused to be defined by its hardest chapter. From the volunteers and the first responders to the kids, the elders, and the everyday locals holding it all together — every voice in this series is a thread in something stronger than any single fire. Whether you've lived through a natural disaster, work in recovery or community resilience, or simply want to understand what regional Australia is really made of, The Alpine Series invites you to listen, witness, and connect. This is a special series of the Kintsugi Heroes Podcast, produced in partnership with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre. Kintsugi Heroes is an Australian not-for-profit (DGR endorsed) dedicated to strengthening mental wellbeing through the power of storytelling. We believe lived experience is a gift to be shared, not a scar to be hidden. To find out more about Kintsugi Heroes and our other podcast series, head to KintsugiHeroes.com.au. Connect With Us: 🌐 Website: https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/ 👥 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Kintsugi-Heroes-100084850387170/ ❤️ Donate (tax-deductible): https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/donate/#donate
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- 14 Jun 2023
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- 30 Jul 2026
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30 Jul 2026
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The 20-year fog
5 Nov 2023
Reflections on Black Saturday: Empathy, Community & the Ladies of the Black Belt
Ros Addison is the wife of Quinton Addison, who's also shared a story about the Black Saturday bushfires. And her story is quite remarkable. Sitting there with three German backpacking young ladies who were staying with them at the time, doing all the things that they learnt to do to try and save their house, which they're unsuccessful, and sitting there going to the dam wall, watching the fires literally burn down the house. And yet after the fires, a lot of them were brought together through the idea of these women getting together and just catching up for coffee. And this became something they did on a regular basis to help heal and talk. And some of the women lost their husbands in the fire. And Roz talks about this and the need for talking, for connecting with others, and how that probably saved her and saved her sanity. And I'm sure that for the other women who were part of this circle of women, they would say the same thing. Roz gives a beautiful account of that journey and how it impacted her and also the girls in the community at large. Biography: February 7, 2009 was a life affirming event for me. I sat protected behind our dam wall, with three young female German backpackers, three neighbours and our three family dogs, and watched our early 19th Century iron-bark sheep shed and our house burn to the ground. My husband Q, a CFA firefighter was on a truck fighting the fire elsewhere. Before he left, he showed the girls how to start and use the fire pump and hoses. Well, we had done that but like so many other petrol driven pumps, it stopped after we had wet down the area in front of the house. Fortunately Q had drilled our fire plan into my brain and that combined with skills learned in 30 plus years of being an operating theatre nurse, enabled me to take the necessary steps to survive this horrendous event and keep our young visitors safe. Of the 173 people who died on this day, 14 were from my neighbourhood with 65 homes destroyed. In the days following the fire I recognised the need for women impacted by the fire, to support each other. Two of them had lost husbands, several of us had had lost homes, with many others significantly impacted. We were in a period of bleakness and blackness! A chance encounter over a cup of tea, with a friend whose house had been only partly damaged, led to the creation of what was to become a place of security if not serenity. The Ladies of the Black Belt – morning tea group was born. Initially we invited only women who had been directly impacted by the fires. We needed a safe place in which our tears and fears could flow freely. As well as a place in which our stories and information about supporting resources could be shared. Now fourteen years later, our core group still meets with friends on each Thursday for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and the occasional can of coke! And, of course a good chat, a bit of humour and occasional silences as we remember friends passed. ***** We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact). We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
22 Oct 2023
A meticulous record from a farmer's perspective with John McEvoy
John McEvoy lives in the Alpine Region of Victoria where he is a school teacher and farmer. He tells the story of his experiences during and long after the catastrophic Black Saturday bushfires on February 7th 2009. Although his property did not directly impacted he tirelessly protected and supported his neighbours and the wider community. John has kept meticulous records of that time and pays tribute by naming many of his friends and colleagues who risked and a couple who lost their lives defending their homes and community. He is a humble man who made a massive personal contribution during the fires and the long recovery period. His story ends with a beautiful and touching account of a flock of sheep called the Marauders and a draft horse which defended them from the fire. Biography I currently farm with my wife Sharon, we run Angus cattle and Australian white sheep at Dederang in the Kiewa Valley. We were both teachers for many years. We have four grown up children, three of whom are involved in Agriculture. We love where we live and currently we are diving into Regen Agriculture. Contact the6maccas@bigpond.com (mailto:the6maccas@bigpond.com) ***** We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact). We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3) by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
8 Oct 2023
Unsung heroes of the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre with Jill Graham
In this episode of the Kintsugi Heroes Alpine Special, Ian spoke with Jill Graham who is Manager of the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre and also the Moyhu Neighbourhood Centre. Kintsugi Heroes are partnering with the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre to record the real-life stories of people who were impacted by or involved in supporting the community through the Black Summer fires as part of the Bushfire Recovery project. Jill’s passion for giving back to the local community comes through strongly in her story. She shares about the widespread confusion that arose in the community about what to do and where to go as the Black Summer bushfires increasingly took a hold in the Alpine region. Jill also shares the emotional heartache as members of her own family took on high risk roles to fight the fires and protect the local community. Jill’s story left Ian feeling a strong appreciation for people like Jill and the key role they play in supporting our local communities. ***** We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact). We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3) by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
24 Sept 2023
The ripple effect of trauma & human response to fire within government with Mark Kettle
Mark Kettle shares his unique perspective in his story about the Black Summer fires in 2019-20. During the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, he was the Fire Advisor to the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change. He describes in detail what happened behind the scenes of the government's response to a major emergency in managing and reporting the fires, always mindful of their accountability to the people of Victoria. He offers insight into the human face of the government and the toll it took on everybody involved especially as COVID followed immediately after the fires, with the same teams moving straight into that challenging period. Biography Mark was a highly regarded Labor policy and political strategist at State and Federal level with an reputation as someone able to influence outcomes with government. He was experienced in crisis management including advising senior ministers during the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20, Royal Commissions, Hotel Quarantine Inquiry and the COVID-19 response. Mark is now a lobbyist with his own business called Axiom Public Policy. Contact markkettle90@outlook.com (mailto:markkettle90@outlook.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kettle-05923945/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kettle-05923945/) ***** We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact). We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3) by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
10 Sept 2023
The generosity of community and the Alpine economic shift with Darren Murphy
Although Darren was not directly affected by the 2009 bushfires, he was a member of the Lion’s club in Myrtleford. He describes the response based on immediate needs like water and fencing, helping people socialise and fund-raising. He also shares the problems experienced by the business community during and after the fire when COVID hit, including lack of housing for workers. And the influx of new people escaping the cities, pushing up prices. He is also concerned about the ageing population of people available for the service clubs and what that means for the future. Like other’s we have spoken to Darren explains about the importance of sharing experiences with the community as part of the long-term recovery process. Biography: Retired Army Major RAEME Logistician Club Secretary/Recovery Planner Alpine Black Saturday Bushfires District 201 V6 Lions Club International Contact drmurf@bigpond.com (mailto:drmurf@bigpond.com) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3) by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
27 Aug 2023
A perspective from inside the Alpine Fires with Trav Ledger
Trav Ledger's fast-paced story keeps us on the edge of our seats as he describes the progress of the 2019-20 fires in a couple of locations from the point of view of an experienced CFA volunteer from Wangaratta coming into the Alpine region to fight the catastrophic fires. One of many powerful moments he shares with us is that, although he was inspired to join the CFA by the Black Saturday fires in 2009, he and his crew had not lost houses in the previous fires they had fought. The loss of many houses this time was devastating for them. 'I've let it go; it was like, we're only a team; we can't do the impossible. And we gave it our best, and we passed it in some ways and failed in others. But it is what it is. I feel the loss of those people. But I know now that our crew did all they could, and they were so invested like I said, that they wouldn't have tried any harder if it was their own home.' Bio Although a long way from the ocean he is a keen scuba diver, having undertaken 150+ dives in Australia and overseas. He is married to Brooke and has two children Tom,12 and Ivy, 9. He works in the family business of training racehorses. It was the 2009 Black Saturday fires that inspired him to joined the CFA, joining Killawarra Brigade late in 2009. Contact travisledger@bigpond.com (mailto:travisledger@bigpond.com) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
13 Aug 2023
The impacts of bureaucracy on communities after disaster with Ron Janas
Ron Janus, a retired local police officer, has been with the Country Fire Authority for thirty-two years. He is currently a member of the Buffalo River Fire Brigade and a Councillor with the Alpine Shire Council. His major ongoing concerns are firstly that mandatory evacuations are often through unsafe areas. He wants to see local safe zones set up. His other concern is that although mental health initiatives are very important, many country people just want to get one with it so maybe more funds should be directed towards fixing infrastructure. His advice to everyone in living or visiting in high-risk areas is: ‘Preparation and planning are key to it… Have a written plan within your house so everybody in the house knows what they're going to do.’ Biography: Ex-Military, Retired Police Officer. Active member of the Buffalo River CFA, Former Mayor and current Councillor of the Alpine Shire. Living in this community for 34 years. Married, Children and grandchildren. He enjoys the solitude of his garden, trees and natural wildlife. Contact: rgjanas@netc.net.au (mailto:rgjanas@netc.net.au) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
30 Jul 2023
Understanding psychological recovery after disaster with Rob Gordon
Rob gives us a powerful and detailed explanation of the effects on the human psyche of trauma from disasters and describes strategies for healing. He is warm and compassionate and his examples which all come from his experience over many years illustrate the complexity of the human response to tragic events and explain why it can take many years to recover. Many of our other guests have come to the same conclusion as Rob that the most important ingredient of healing from this type of trauma is to have strong support and social networks. Biography Rob is a psychotherapist who has been working with Bushfire Recovery since the Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983. And he's also been a consultant to the Victorian government and the Red Cross for disasters since 1989. Rob has a private practice in psychotherapy at Box Hill in Victoria. Contact rob@robgordon.com.au (mailto:rob@robgordon.com.au) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
16 Jul 2023
Surviving Black Saturday through community and consequences with Quentin Addison
Quentin shares a graphic and engaging account of his experiences in the 2009 Bushfires in which like many others their home was destroyed, while he was on a fire truck elsewhere. His wife and three female backpackers survived because they followed their plan to the letter. Immediately after the fires, he was frustrated and angry at hearing the often-repeated questions the fire affected areas. Specifically, “Why weren’t we told?” and “Where was the CFA?” Determined, “That this would never again happen on his watch!”, he took up the volunteer role of Community Safety Coordinator in St Andrews CFA where he was a member for 20 years. He describes this work and shares his thoughts on many topics around the fires and the recovery period. Biography: Although no longer a volunteer firefighter, Q continues to work with the CFA on a part time basis, as a Community Liaison Bushfire Engagement Officer. This involves significant engagement with local communities on fire prevention and preparedness. It also involves working with communities during emergencies, such as the 2019/20 Bushfires where he was deployed to Orbost and Malacoota. In 2022, he was deployed to the floods at Lismore, and towns adjacent to the flooded, Campaspe and Murray rivers, including, Rochester, Gunbower, Cohuna and Mildura. Quentin is currently working with the people of St Andrews, Nillumbik Shire CFA and DELWP to develop local solutions to local problems and protect life and property. Contact: qra2335@gmail.com (mailto:qra2335@gmail.com) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
2 Jul 2023
Support for the region through Clubs and Communities with Geoff, Les & Lance
This week in a special compilation episode, we talk to leaders of communities in the Alpine Region responsible for financial and wellbeing support for the residents impacted by the fires in 2019/2020. Aveline spoke to Geoff Dinning of the Rotary Club, Les Harrison of the Lion's Club and Lance Symons of the Myrtleford Bowling Club about their experiences and contributions to Alpine Communitites. Geoff Dinning: Geoff’s story is a detailed account of the pivotal role played in the Alpine Region bushfire recovery from January 2020 by the Rotary District 9790 Bush Fire Recovery Committee of which he is a member. He shares details of the numerous projects the Committee established or supported to help the farmers and the community. In the immediate aftermath, books and equipment were supplied to schools, dairy pellets and hay and air purifiers to the local hospitals, and helped fencing teams move supplies and much more. As the recovery period continued, the activities expanded. For example, they issued over forty compassionate grants funded by Rotary and supported mental health initiatives. These included free holidays in New Zealand for farmers and others affected, in conjunction with NZ Rotary in return for help received during the 2011 earthquake. Have published a book - Down the Dinning Track - tracing family history and interesting stories of my life. Book written for my family especially my grandchildren. This was a commitment over 5 years. Contact: bushydinning@gmail.com (mailto:bushydinning@gmail.com) Les Harrison Les shares with us his experience of bushfires and other local disasters, from the perspective of being a member of the Lions Club in his local area of Tungamah in the Upper Murray, ‘Well, if we're going to live in the country, we've got to expect that every now and again, there are going to be disasters and terrible things happen. But you've got to deal with it. And get on with your lives afterwards.’ And that's the attitude of a lot of people in the Upper Murray. Contact: les.harrison29@gmail.com (mailto:les.harrison29@gmail.com) Lance Symons: Lance is President of the Myrtleford Bowling Club, and his story is about the role the club played during the bushfires. His corporate background enabled him to recognise from day one, the need to help with the resilience and of the township on a broader scale rather than just looking after the Bowling Club. So, he surrounded himself with people with the appropriate skills to help the wider community. He personally invited people to join the bowling club to enable them to have a place for vital social interaction and encouraged the Board to visit members on a regular basis. He also shares his other initiatives to increase We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: <a...
14 Jun 2023
The endless trauma From The Inside with Janice Newnham
Janice’s story, a first-hand account of her experience inside the Black Summer bushfires in the Alpine region of Victoria, is gripping and terrifying at the same time. She takes us through the flames with her heroic husband and sons as they battle to save their home, that farm, their animals and support their neighbours and the wider community at the same time. She also discusses the aftermath, the recovery period which still continues for many people as nobody processes trauma at the same pace. Biography I am an active volunteer supporting bushfire recovery of our community, as chair of the Walwa Recovery Committee and have recently self-published two books: one directly relating our experience of the Black Summer Bushfires, "From The Inside" and the last one is "White Lies" a mystery novel, based on a true story, set in the wake of the 1939, Black Friday Fires. A recurring theme with my first outing into being an author! Contact me3709@gmail.com (mailto:me3709@gmail.com) We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
14 Jun 2023
Introduction to Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series
The Black Summer fires in 2019/2020 were devastating in Victoria and around Australia. The ripples of the effects on the environment were catastrophic, but the trauma is still felt by the residents of the alpine region today. These episodes are intended as a form of recovery for listeners and guests, as key members of the alpine community share their stories and experiences of the fires. We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes - Alpine Series. Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group. If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact (https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact) We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories! Warmly, The Kintsugi Heroes team YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kintsugiheroes6540) || Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084850387170) || Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes/) || LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes/) || Website (https://kintsugiheroes.com.au/) Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie (https://open.spotify.com/track/0rCAtNaakT6CDq0LcZjZc3)
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