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There’s no doubt that in these difficult times, we’ve turned to the arts as a source of comfort, whether it’s our favourite book, listening to music, or discovering a new TV show. In this extra special episode (adapted from our Instagram live recording of #SolidarityPancakes), we talk to Benjamin Law and discuss the importance of community, how the arts and the creative sector are keeping us all connected and inspired, as well as several ways we can actively support our fellow artists.  
Podcast
16 min read
12 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/social-connection-and-arts-s03e05
Actor and comedian Magda Szubanski reflects on a powerful year in her health journey, and what she’s learned about the most common barriers to health in Australia Magda Szubanski did not know...
Podcast
22 min read
10 Apr 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reflecting-and-resetting-magda-szubanskis-mission-healthier-australia-s04e06
On Episode 2 of Reality Unplugged, Suzie chats with Jessi, who uses her lived experience to advocate for inclusion, safety and greater accessibility for people with disabilities. Jessi shares her experiences of how spaces are designed and the different ways she connects with her friends.  
Podcast
1 min read
17 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reality-unplugged-living-disability
In the final episode of Reality Unplugged we connect with Jett and James. They met as community advocates and became close friends. So, what better way to wrap this series about ways to connect in real life than by hearing from two people who met randomly and share their ideas on how to stay connected, no matter what. 
Podcast
1 min read
31 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reality-unplugged-friendship
On episode 1 of Reality Unplugged we hear from Alex Dalton, a LGBTQIA+ and mental health advocate, and Lola-Mae Pink, who works at Queerspace – an organisation dedicated to upholding the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people.
Podcast
1 min read
10 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reality-unplugged-being-queer
On this episode of Reality Unplugged, Suzie has a yarn with Rick Baldwin. A proud Gunai Kurnai man, Rick is CEO, head coach and mentor at the Koorie Basketball Academy – a community basketball team supporting young people in having the opportunity to play sport in a culturally safe and fun environment. 
Podcast
2 min read
24 Jul 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/reality-unplugged-being-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander
We all have times in our lives where we find ourselves going through major life transitions, now more than ever with the impacts of COVID. In this episode, we welcome back Dr Michelle Lim and discuss how we can move through life transitions more successfully, in ways that help us thrive.  
Podcast
20 min read
9 Nov 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/navigating-life-transitions-s03e07
What’s holding us back from moving more , and how do we overcome it? Let’s say an old friend invites you to join their social netball league, and you’ve never played netball before. Are...
Podcast
26 min read
13 Dec 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/lets-get-physical-why-we-need-change-how-we-think-about-physical-activity
Are we ready to look at the bigger picture of what is causing so many of us to burnout? Maybe you know the feeling. A couple of stressful days turns into a couple of stressful weeks, then...
Podcast
16 min read
22 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/it-time-change-how-we-think-about-burnout-s04e02
But why are today’s young people known as “the loneliest generation” and what can we do about it? Every Wednesday evening Vivien, Zach and Meg meet at a primary school in Melbourne’s...
Podcast
17 min read
28 Nov 2022
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/podcasts/how-social-connection-benefits-our-minds-and-our-bodies-s04e03
Artwork by Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022
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Artwork Credit: Dexx (Gunditjmara/Boon Wurrung) ‘Mobs Coming Together’ 2022, acrylic on canvas. Learn more about this artwork.