Join staunch Aboriginal leaders Uncle Charles Pakana and Sheree Lowe as they yarn up all things Kinship caring – the joy of it, the weight of it, and how carers can get the support they need.
Guests include Kinship carers, Community leaders, paediatricians, psychologists and other experts. New episodes dropping fortnightly from 21 August 2026.
“Our Boorai and young ones are a gift from our Ancestors. It’s our role to care for the young ones in a system that is not built for our Community.”
6: Unpacking challenging behaviours with Dr Billy Garvey
Why do some kids act up more with the carer they feel safest with? And what might a young person be trying to tell you through their behaviour?
Paediatrician and Pop Culture Parenting host Dr Billy Garvey tackles these questions alongside Cherkera Austin, a proud Gunditjmara woman, mother and carer.
An honest, useful conversation for any carers or parents navigating hard behaviours – and understanding what might be driving them.
Theme music by @pirritumusic (https://www.instagram.com/pirritumusic/) / learn about the podcast (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/KPgR2/original/Peeneyt+Bubup+Podcast_Information+Flyer) / more information and resources at Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing (https://www.vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-families-wellbeing/)
15 Oct 2026
5: Health and wellbeing supports you can lean on
Uncle Charles is joined by paediatrician Dr Sophie Oldfield, who has extensive experience with kids in out-of-home care across the ACCO and community health sector, and respected Elder, Aunty Rieo Ellis, a tireless advocate with Grandmothers Against Removal (GMAR) Victoria. Rounding out the panel is Jo-Ann Proctor, proud Gunditjmara woman with first-hand experience of Kinship care.
Together they deep-dive into the services and health professionals available to you – including what GPs and paediatricians in the ACCO setting can offer, how they differ, and when you might seek out one over the other for kids in your care.
Theme music by @pirritumusic (https://www.instagram.com/pirritumusic/) / learn about the podcast (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/KPgR2/original/Peeneyt+Bubup+Podcast_Information+Flyer) / more information and resources at Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing (https://www.vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-families-wellbeing/)
Discover the incredible work of Grandmothers Against Removal at GMAR Victoria | Woor-Dungin (https://www.woor-dungin.com.au/gmarvictoria)
2 Oct 2026
4: Building the village | Connecting to kinders, schools, health services and the wider world
When a child joins your home, it can feel like there’s a million things to do. Part two of Uncle Charles and Sheree’s conversation about settling in turns to the world outside the home – school and kinder, the local ACCO or health service, and Community.
Explore how you can find the right supports and services to settle the child or young person into your home.
Theme music by @pirritumusic (https://www.instagram.com/pirritumusic/) / learn about the podcast (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/KPgR2/original/Peeneyt+Bubup+Podcast_Information+Flyer) / more information and resources at Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing (https://www.vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-families-wellbeing/)
18 Sept 2026
3: The early days of Kinship caring | Settling into home and family
The first of a two-part conversation on the health and wellbeing factors to think through when a child or young person moves into a new care placement.
This yarn unpacks all things family and home. Part two turns to the world outside the home.
Theme music by @pirritumusic (https://www.instagram.com/pirritumusic/) / learn about the podcast (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/KPgR2/original/Peeneyt+Bubup+Podcast_Information+Flyer) / more information and resources at Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing (https://www.vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-families-wellbeing/)
Learn more and donate to Grandmothers Against Removal (GMAR) Victoria (https://www.woor-dungin.com.au/gmarvictoria)
4 Sept 2026
2: Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing in practice
A practical look at the Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Wheel – what it is, why it matters for Kinship carers, and how to bring it into daily life.
Sheree walks through the wheel’s strengths-based approach, shares simple ways to use it this week, and closes with a reflection to sit with.
Check out the Aboriginal SEWB Wheel. (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/Ybg4O/original/Aboriginal+SEWB+Wheel) Credit to Aunty Pat Dudgeon, Professor Graham Gee and Christian Shultz.
Read the Yoorrook Justice Commission testimonies. (https://www.yoorrook.org.au/)
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21 Aug 2026
1: Kinship carers, this one's for you
Why did we create Peeneyt Bubup? And how do Kinship carers keep Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people connected to Culture, Country, Community and Kin?
That’s what our deadly host Uncle Charles Pakana puts to Sheree Lowe, Executive Director of VACCHO's Balit Durn Durn Centre – along with the ways mainstream society often overlook and undervalue Kinship carers’ work.
This is your first taste of Peeneyt Bubup. Over the next eight episodes, expect meaningful yarns with Kinship carers, paediatricians, psychologists and more.
Theme music by @pirritumusic (https://www.instagram.com/pirritumusic/) / learn about the podcast (https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/au/share/NJA21J/qZDK4/KPgR2/original/Peeneyt+Bubup+Podcast_Information+Flyer) / more information and resources at Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Families Wellbeing (https://www.vaccho.org.au/aboriginal-families-wellbeing/)
14 Aug 2026
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Welcome to Peeneyt Bubup.
Join staunch Aboriginal Elder Uncle Charles Pakana and guests each week as they yarn up all things Kinship caring – the joy of it, the weight of it, and how carers can get the support they need.
Over nine episodes, you’ll hear from Kinship carers, Community leaders, paediatricians, psychologists and other experts.
New episodes drop fortnightly from 21 August 2026.
“Our Boorai and young ones are a gift from our Ancestors. It’s our role to care for the young ones in a system that is not built for our Community.”
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