by NSW Rural Women's Network
Welcome to Wise, Wild & Woven, a NSW Rural Women’s Network podcast featuring the incredible women who make country NSW a better place to be. Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Your program host and producer is Dimity Brassil from A Lasting Tale.
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June 30, 2026
<p>We sat down with a powerhouse of homelessness advocacy in NSW - Theresa Mitchell. From her roots in Mackay to founding Agape Outreach Inc. 17 years ago, Theresa’s journey began with a single meal and a deep commitment to those on the margins. A newly registered Clinical Psychologist currently completing her PhD, Theresa is moving beyond the front lines of Byron and Runaway Bay to produce the cost-benefit research needed to shift national homelessness policy. </p><p>Recognised as the 2026 NSW Local Hero in the Australian of the Year Awards, she is a voice for the vulnerable, demanding that we stop looking away from systemic rental scarcity and substandard housing - and start pushing for real reform.</p><p><strong>Content Warning<br></strong>This episode contains brief discussions regarding sexual abuse, mental health struggles, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, or if you just need someone to talk to, support is available 24/7 through the following Australian services:</p><ul><li>Lifeline:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tel:131114"> 13 11 14</a> |<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.lifeline.org.au"> lifeline.org.au</a></li><li>Beyond Blue:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tel:1300224636"> 1300 22 4636</a> |<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.beyondblue.org.au"> beyondblue.org.au</a></li><li>13YARN:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tel:139276"> 13 92 76</a> (Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people) |<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.13yarn.org.au"> 13yarn.org.au</a></li><li>Suicide Call Back Service:<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tel:1300659467"> 1300 659 467</a> |<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au"> suicidecallbackservice.org.au</a></li><li>Kids Helpline (Ages 5-25):<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=tel:1800551800"> 1800 55 1800</a> |<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.kidshelpline.com.au"> kidshelpline.com.au</a></li></ul><p>In an emergency, please always call Triple Zero (000).<strong></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits</strong><br>Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network">https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network</a></p><p><br>Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at <a href="http://www.alastingtale.com/">www.alastingtale.com</a></p>
May 31, 2026
<p>In this episode, Dimity chats to Sue Eggins, the long-time President of the Kiama Historical Society. The Bugle, Kiama’s local newspaper, says about Sue “She’s not just preserving Kiama’s history, she’s safeguarding it’s soul.” We recorded this interview on location at the museum, the old Pilot’s Cottage – so close to the Kiama Blowhole you can nearly feel the spray! </p><p><br><strong>Credits</strong><br>Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network">https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network</a></p><p><br>Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at <a href="http://www.alastingtale.com/">www.alastingtale.com</a></p>
May 6, 2026
<p>We're talking with Joy Beames, from the famously named Dunedoo. Joy was recently the Country Women's Association NSW State President, with her three-year term finishing in mid-2025. Joy and Dimity chatted over a sometimes difficult internet connection between Albury and Dunedoo - something even the former State President of the CWA has to still contend with.</p><p>But our conversation doesn’t dwell on the difficulties facing rural NSW - instead Joy talks about advocacy, connection, positivity and her Kindness Project, of which she is particularly proud. </p><p>Joy has sage advice for others looking to volunteer, saying “I think do it, but do it well. I’ve seen too many circumstances in the past where people have put themselves forward to wear the badge, not to do the job. So be aware of what it entails, but give it your all, put your heart in it and do it.”</p><p><br><strong>Credits</strong><br>Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at <a href="https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network">https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network</a></p><p><br>Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at <a href="http://www.alastingtale.com/">www.alastingtale.com</a></p>
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Welcome to Wise, Wild & Woven, a NSW Rural Women’s Network podcast featuring the incredible women who make country NSW a better place to be.
Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Your program host and producer is Dimity Brassil from A Lasting Tale.
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