Episodes
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Rare Disease Day Series: Australian Pompe Association
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In recognition of Rare Disease Day, our staff member Emily had the pleasure of catching up with Renee Brown, Secretary for the Australian Pompe Association. Renee speaks about Pompe, its daily challenges, and the importance of raising awareness of rare conditions.
To learn more about Pompe and support available, contact Renee at secretary@australianpompe.org.au.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Rare Disease Day Series: MELAS
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
As part of our Rare Disease Day podcast series, Emily speaks with Michelle Robinson about the rare condition MELAS, a mitochondrial disease which Michelle and her family live with.
To learn more about mitochondrial disease and support available, contact The Mito Foundation Support Network at info@mito.org.au.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Rare Disease Day Series: Sotos Syndrome Association Inc.
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
As part of our Rare Disease Day podcast series, Emily chats with Lisa Rynne, the co-founder of Sotos Syndrome Association, about the rare condition, her experience as a mother of a child with Sotos, and the importance of raising awareness about rare, genetic, and undiagnosed conditions.
To learn more about Sotos Syndrome Association Inc, contact info@sotos.org.au.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Rare Disease Day Series: Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group WA
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
In the lead up to Rare Disease Day, Emily catches up with Julia McDonald from Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group WA who shares her journey of diagnosis and living with a rare condition, and provides information about the WA Support Group.
To learn more about Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group WA, contact Julia at juliamcdonald@ozemail.com.au
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
In the lead up to the International Day of People with Disability, ConnectGroups caught up with Amber Gilkes, founder of XYY Syndrome Association of Australia to talk about her experience as a mother of a child with XYY, and the importance of inclusion and raising awareness of the rare, genetic, and undiagnosed conditions sector.
To learn more about XYY, contact Amber at xyyaustralia@gmail.com.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Support Group Feature: Survivors and Friends
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
ConnectGroups recently caught up with Ryan Rigg at Survivors and Friends to learn more about the new Support Group which supports victims of institutional abuse by providing emotional support, information, and resources in a safe and confidential setting.
To learn more about Survivors and Friends, contact Ryan or Jarrod at the emails listed below:
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Support Groups Awareness Week
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
ConnectGroups SCDO Abbey Grosse and Advocacy Comms Coordinator Amanda Muir chat all things Support Groups Awareness Week in the lead up to the campaign launch.
To find out more about the campaign and how to get involved, visit www.connectgroups.org.au/peer-support-groups-awareness-week.
Tune in to RTR FM 92.1 next week to hear some of our Support Group members talk about the great work they're doing in the community. Schedule below.
Monday 24 October, 10.30am: ConnectGroups
Tuesday 25 October, 9.45am: Solace Grief Support Group and Chronically Inspired
Wednesday 26 October, 9.45am: Prostate Cancer Help Association
Thursday 27 October, 9.45am: Invisible Illnesses Inc and Depression Support Network Albany
Friday 28 October, 10.10am: Heartspace Women's Health Hub and Sikh Women Alliance Network
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Women’s Health Week Feature: Heartspace Women’s Support Group
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
In this Women's Health Week feature, ConnectGroups SCDO Abbey Grosse speaks with Tanya Langford about Heartspace Women's Support Group and the importance of an holistic approach for women's health, mental health and wellbeing.
To learn more about Heartspace, email Tanya at tanya.langford@yahoo.com.au.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Men’s Health Week Feature: Prost! Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
In this Men's Health Week feature, ConnectGroups SCDO Abbey Grosse speaks with Ross Campbell about Prost! Exercise 4 Prostate Cancer, the importance of men's health, and how to better engage with men about their health and mental health.
To learn more about Prost!, contact Ross on 0407 886 823 or email email@prost.com.au.
To find out about peer Support Groups in WA, contact ConnectGroups at info@connectgroups.org.au.
Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
Tuesday May 24, 2022
ConnectGroups Radio Feature: Mining HQ
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Tuesday May 24, 2022
ConnectGroups speaks with Mining HQ about peer Support Groups, ConnectGroups' work in the regions, and engaging men in the Support Group sector.
For more information about ConnectGroups, visit www.connectgroups.org.au.