AcCess Radio Podcasts
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Podcast 14/09/22 - Solidarity in Action Welfare Advocacy booklet
Marika spoke with Alastair Russell, who is one of the authors of the Solidarity in Action Welfare Advocacy booklet, Kotare Trust Auckland. They spoke about ways people can get better results when dealing with the welfare system without an advocate. The also discussed the value of advocacy in outcomes and the useful information that can be found in the booklet written by Alastair Russell and Sue Bradford. They also offer face to face advocacy training for organisations, if this interests you, you can contact them with any questions at solidarityinaction54@gmail.com Download the booklet here Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 31/08/22 - Sisters of Compassion Marika spoke with Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard from Sisters of Compassion, about how he came to be involved with the sisters of compassion. Some of the history about how they came to be in Wellington and the invaluable community work they do today, including the Soup Kitchen, which as has been operating for 121 years. The Soup Kitchen online appeal starts Monday 5th September, please click the link if you wish to support their important Mahi. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 17/08/22 - Wellington Community Law Marika spoke with Olive Grant from Wellington Community Law, discussing welfare and tenancy entitlements/advocacy, and the services accessible at WCLC. They discussed the services available to both individuals and community organisations in Wellington and the Hutt Valley and how you can access their services. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 03/08/22 - Changemakers Resettlement Forum Marika spoke to Jaqueline "Jaqus" Wilton from Changemakers Resettlement Forum. Discussing how they support refugees and what we can all do in the community to support refugees/refugee organisations. They address some of the misconceptions about refugees, and how CRF empower and advocate for refugee communities. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 20/07/22 Grief Relief Marika spoke with Claire Laurenson from Grief Relief . Grief Relief supports and educates with sound information, stories, tools, skills and strategies for understanding loss and grief, managing self or supporting others. They discuss how Claire came to work in this area and the tools Grief Relief can offer for those suffering from any form of grief. She offers her services in your home, can also provide support in the workplace, grief training and creative workshops and offer a grief relief tool kit. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 06/07/22 5ever books Marika spoke with Sasha and Achille from 5ever books, a not for profit/community publishing press. They discuss how 5ever books came to be and community empowerment through DIY publishing. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 22/06/22 Aphasia Marika spoke with Jenny from Aphasia NZ, about how aphasia can impact the lives of those affected by it. They also discuss Aphasia awareness month which is currently happening in NZ. Aphasia is more common than Parkinson's disease so you may know someone who is living with it or whose family have been impacted by it. They discuss the services Aphasia NZ offers to people living with Aphasia. And the support and information available to all those impacted by it. Their website has lots of information and resources and you can contact them through their website to find out more. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 08/06/22 Mix Marika Pratley spoke with Jackie Goodie the programme manager for Mix. Mix is a Mental Health day service, operating from Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Wainuiomata. They deliver their service following the 5 ways of Wellbeing. Mix offers many different connecting and learning opportunities including outings, day trips, cooking activities, guests speakers. Jackie spoke about these services and the great art programmes Mix runs, both tutored and open studio. They also discussed how you can get involved, and what services are available at each location, and their upcoming exhibition, 'A Journey on the Mix Express' happening in June. Thanks to Arts Access Aotearoa, Mix will soon have a website where you will be able to view and purchase art directly from them. Contact them for more details. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 25/05/22 Hearing Loss and Mental Health Marika Pratley spoke with Dr Lisa Serrup (President of Hearing New Zealand ) They discussed the unseen impact on your mental health when coping with hearing loss What we need to do better in New Zealand to pick up hearing loss earlier. And how we can protect our hearing. To find out more or to donate to Hearing New Zealands great mahi go to https://www.hearing.org.nz/ Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 11/05/22 Youthline Wellington Marika Pratley spoke with Abbey and Daikyn from Youthline Wellington They discussed some of Youthline Wellington Mahi and events including, their 24/7 helpline Which includes - Free call 0800 376 633, Free text 234 and Webchat. Their youth development programmes, their Mental Health peer support programmes, events happening for youth week (7-15 May 2022), their digital appeal and the walk the talk campaign being run by the national office in May. Youthline runs many of their programmes out of schools, however they are happy to create Taylor made workshops for community groups in the region. If you are interested in volunteering for youthline Wellington they have a variety of options available. To find out more about their programmes our how to get involved go to https://www.youthline.co.nz/wellington-centre-page.htmlwww.youthline.co.nz/wellington-centre-page.html Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 27/04/22 Raising Resilient Kids in a Digital World Judith Parkington had a fascinating conversation with Madeleine Taylor from People Skills Counsulting, about the challenges of raising resilient children in our ever increasing Digital world. They discussed the impact devices and screentime can have on your childs health and development if not managed carefully. They also spoke about some useful tools "Reader Come Home' By Maryanne Wolfe, and The Parenting Road Code By Madeleine Taylor. There is an online course for parents and teacher available here. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 13/04/22 Pandemic Food Service Provision and Sustainable Food Futures at WCC Matt Dagger spoke with Alex Hunter and Jamie Shackelton from Wellington City Council about how they have partnered with community and tenant groups to arrange food service provision for their social housing families during the pandemic. This interesting discussion also explored new ideas for food security and sustainable food futures for city housing and how that could look. To find out more about WCC food Provision or their Sustainable Futures plan Call 04 499 4444 and ask to speak to Either Alex Hunter or Jamie Shackleton. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 30/03/22 Social Work Students Jude Douglas interviewed 2 recent graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work who completed non-traditional placements in their final year, one doing a piece of research for a hospice and one who did policy development work for the NZ Green Party. The two social workers will talk about how their work contributed to social justice and allowed them to fulfil the requirements of their degree even though it was not the usual day to day work in an agency that social work students usually do. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 16/03/22 Age Concern Wellington Vicki Hirini spoke with Stephen and Kirsten from Age Concern Wellington, about the valuable services they provide to seniors in our community. They also discuss how they are managing their services during the covid restrictions, to ensure older people alone or at risk can still have contact and access the services they need. To find out more about these service check out their website here If you would like to get in contact with Age Concern call 04 499 6646. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 2/3/22 Hearing Association Vicki Hirini spoke again with Dr Lisa Seerup from the Hearing Association, they continue the discussion about how hearing loss happens and how people can protect their hearing. They also discuss World Hearing Awareness Day on 3 March 2022. And how to use the Sound level meter App to regulate what sound levels you are subjecting your ears to. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 16/02/22 PSC - Family Works Dispute Resolution Vicki Hirini spoke with Kathryn Gray from Family Works Dispute Resolution Services. They had a great informative discussion on what services FDR provide, and how you can access their services. Listen in to learn who can access the services and what to expect from the process. You can find out more about Family Works Dispute Resolution Services here. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 02/02/22 Parkinson's New Zealand Jude Douglas speaks with Andrew Bell (CE of Parkinsons NZ). They discuss what Parkinson's is, and why it is so important to get an early diagnosis. They also discuss what services Parkinson's New Zealand provides for those living with Parkinson's and their families. If you wish to contact Parkinson's New Zealand you can call 0800 473 4636 or check out their website Parkinsons.org.nz. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 19/01/22 The Salvation Army Oasis Gambling Service Matt spoke with Vicki Hirini who is a public health worker for Oasis. Vicki explained how she came to be in this role. Together they discussed what the Oasis Centre does within the community and how the distribution of pokie machines in our communities tends to be more dense in the lower socioeconomic areas. Vicki also talked about how you can get help from the Oasis Centre and support for other addictions through The Salvation Army. If you wish to contact Oasis you can call 0800 53 00 00 or check out their website above. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 05/01/22 Changemakers Resettlement Forum Jude Douglas spoke to Jacqs Wilton from Changemakers Resettlement Forum. Jacqs explains what bought her to the role. They discuss some of the great community development work that Changemakers runs, and how people can get involved, both refugees and those wanting to help. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 22/12/21 Samaritans of Wellington Vicki Hirini spoke with Tony, the Board Chairman from Samaritans Wellington. In this interview they discuss the history of Samaritans and what services they provide today. What changes covid has had on their service delivery and how you can access help when you need it. If you are interested in getting involved please email wellington@samaritans.org.nz Samaritans can be contacted 24/7 on 0800 72 66 66 Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 08/12/21 Hearing Association Wellington Vicki Hirini spoke with Dr Lisa Seerup from the Hearing Association, they continue the discussion about how ear infections and hearing loss missed in childhood can have life long implications. The also speak about how hearing loss can impact our marginalized communities more. Check out this app for self testing Hearwho. 3 March is World Hearing Day so mark your diaries. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 24/11/21 Epilepsy First Aid Matt Dagger spoke with Krystle Crimmins from Epilepsy First Aid, highlighting the different types of seizures people can experience. Some of the key things to be aware about when someone has a seizure. They also discussed some of the myths around epilepsy. Kristle gave some insight into her own her own experience of Epilepsy. And spoke about the new children's book that she has just launched. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 10/11/21 The Free Store Vicki Hirini spoke with Breahn Stubbs, manager of The Free Store on who they are, how they came to be and what they are up to these days, and how that relates to reducing food waste, and creating a space to gather & belong. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 27/10/21 Hearing Association Vivien Mitchell spoke with Dr Lisa Seerup - President of the Association & Audiologist about her training, issues for people with hearing loss, effects covid have had on people with hearing loss, and how the hearing association is working to improve the lives of people who are effected by hearing loss. And how you could help the hearing association. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 13/10/21 Cancer Society Wellington Cancer Society Wellington aim to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer. Matt Dagger is joined by a Emma, Moana and Anna to talk about all the work they do in the local community. Join us as we discuss what services they offer for people affected by cancer, how we can all reduce our risk of cancer, and all the great ways you can volunteer at the Cancer Society Wellington. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 29/09/2021 Diabetes Wellington Vicki Hirini from CNW speaks with Johnathan from Diabetes Wellington. This informative discussion covers who is at risk of getting diabetes. What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. What services Diabetes Wellington offers and how you can access their services Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 04/08/2021 EIARNAP (Education is a Right, Not a Privilege) Vivien Mitchell from CNW speaks with Benji Pritchard, founder of EIARNAP (Education is a Right, Not a Privilege) a non-profit organisation helping children in New Zealand get the education and future they deserve. Many children are prevented from reaching their potential due to factors beyond their control including financial disadvantages, family issues, and wider social impacts. EIARNAP helps to reduce basic barriers for these children, including providing them with stationery supplies. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 21/07/2021 Parent Help Vicki Hirini speaks to Zosia Padela from Parent Help about what they do and the services they offer. They discuss the Parent Help nationwide helpline service and how you can access it. They also offer counselling via zoom and can direct you to a local group that can help parents struggling with difficult parenting issues. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 07/07/2021 Utilities Disputes Wellington Vicki Hirini speaks to Neil Mallon Deputy Commissioner from Utilities Disputes. Utilities Disputes resolves complaints about electricity, gas, water, and broadband installation on shared property. Their service is free, independent, and fair. Vicki and Neil discuss how the Utilities Disputes service works, what they can do for you and when to ask for help. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 23/06/2021 Literacy Aotearoa Wellington Vicki Hirini speaks to Sally from Literacy Aotearoa about the services Literacy Aotearoa Wellington provides in our community. Not only do they cover reading and writing, they also teach digital literacy. They discuss how literacy or numeracy difficulties can impact someone's life and the rewards that can be gained from getting these skills. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 09/06/2021 Sustainability Trust Vicki Hirini from the CNW Executive speaks with Amanda for the Sustainability Trust curtain bank. They discuss the fantastic work of the Curtain bank. They talk about how you can get curtains for yourself or your clients. Amanda also explains about all the other great services available at sustainability trust, to keep you warm and healthy especially during the colder months. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 26/5/21 CommUnity NZ Viv Mitchell from CNW and Lizzy Murray from CommUnity discuss this great new fund raising model. Designed as a sustainable platform to help community organisations fundraise ongoing untagged funds. Allowing groups to focus on their purpose. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 12/5/21 Raising Resilient Children Viv Mitchell and Madeleine Taylor (from People skills Consulting) discuss the challenges of raising resilient children in the modern world. The impacts of Technology and consumerism on our parenting and on our children's development. And what we can do to balance the parent child relationship. Click Here to listen to the podcast Podcast 28/4/21 Youthline Wellington Vicki Hirini from the CNW Executive speaks to Abbey and Christopher from 'Youthline Wellington about what's coming up for them and discussions about their Mahi, and how their services and education programs can be accessed. Click Here to listen to the Podcast Podcast 14/4/21 KiwiClass - Loan Sharks Mike Hinton Co-Chair of CNW, hosts a conversation with Elizabeth Young from KiwiClass. Listen to this insightful discussion about the work that KiwiClass does with Former Refugees in Wellington. They also discuss the recently opened loan shark business in Cuba Street. And the negative impact these types of operations can have on the most vulnerable in our communities. Click Here to listen to the Podcast |
Vincents Art Workshop.
rNZ-National Interview with Glen McDonald: 14/08/16
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For almost quarter of a century Glen McDonald has championed artists you won't tend to find in fine art galleries. She's worked with hundreds of people who come to Vincents Art Workshop in Wellington to make art for free, from ceramics to painting. They tend to be called "outsider" or "naive" artists, though Glen rejects all attempts to slap a label the people she works with.Lynn Freeman talks to Glen about her 2016 Arts Access Accolade award for her life-long passion for creativity, community and inclusion.
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Glen McDonald receiving her Arts Access Accolade 2016 award from Deputy Mayor, Justin Lester.
For the last 31 years, Vincents Art Workshop (Vincents) has held a very special place in the hearts of Wellingtonians.
Vincents is an oasis of learning and creativity and has been a proven catalyst of healing and recovery for thousands of people who experience mental illness.
Vincents has a fantastic new studio, and provides access to art and craft facilities, skilled tuition and materials within a supportive, inclusive environment.
Glen McDonald has been involved with Vincents for over 23 years, and the Coordinator for the last 16 years. On August 10, 2016 at a function in Parliament Buildings, Glen was recognised with the Arts Access Accolade 2016 Award from Arts Access Aotearoa.
Vincents is an oasis of learning and creativity and has been a proven catalyst of healing and recovery for thousands of people who experience mental illness.
Vincents has a fantastic new studio, and provides access to art and craft facilities, skilled tuition and materials within a supportive, inclusive environment.
Glen McDonald has been involved with Vincents for over 23 years, and the Coordinator for the last 16 years. On August 10, 2016 at a function in Parliament Buildings, Glen was recognised with the Arts Access Accolade 2016 Award from Arts Access Aotearoa.
Decorations for Newtown Festival 'Year of the Monkey', 2015.
Set up as a community-based social service in 1985, Vincents was created in response to government policies of deinstitutionalisation of patients from psychiatric hospitals.
Vincents ran a mural project with prisoners at Arohata Women's Prison for two years and has managed a weekly art programme with patients in Te Whare o Matairangi, the Mental Health Unit at Wellington Hospital for the past eight years.
Vincents' impressive artist's gallery is open to the public during studio hours.
Glen wishes Vincents didn't have to exist.
"I'm really against silos and anything that isolates and stigmatises people with mental health issues into their own 'special' group.
"We believe in inclusion, not separation. That's what we're about and what I mean when I say Vincents is for everyone. Some of our attendees have mental health issues, some don't. That sense of acceptance and integration is beautiful to see. Any part of who you are is welcome at Vincents at any time."
2015 was one of the toughest years Glen has experienced in her role, but equally, the most fulfilling and affirming.
Vincents ran a mural project with prisoners at Arohata Women's Prison for two years and has managed a weekly art programme with patients in Te Whare o Matairangi, the Mental Health Unit at Wellington Hospital for the past eight years.
Vincents' impressive artist's gallery is open to the public during studio hours.
Glen wishes Vincents didn't have to exist.
"I'm really against silos and anything that isolates and stigmatises people with mental health issues into their own 'special' group.
"We believe in inclusion, not separation. That's what we're about and what I mean when I say Vincents is for everyone. Some of our attendees have mental health issues, some don't. That sense of acceptance and integration is beautiful to see. Any part of who you are is welcome at Vincents at any time."
2015 was one of the toughest years Glen has experienced in her role, but equally, the most fulfilling and affirming.
Sir Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop and
MP Grant Robertson at Vincents' 30th Anniversary party.
"We suddenly had to find new premises and funding was extremely hard to come by. But magic, amazing things have happened in the past year. As hard as last year was, it was also exciting. There's a tremendous amount of goodwill out there towards Vincents, and when the external funding that we needed wasn't there, that goodwill saved us."
Vincents moved into their new premises in the Willis Street Village in October 2015.
"We held our 30th Anniversary party in our new premises to celebrate. At the party, we were thrilled to to have Sir Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop open our General Group Exhibition. I had no idea, but Richard told me he had been an artist at Vincents in the early 1990's! Hundreds of people came, it was wonderful."
Vincents moved into their new premises in the Willis Street Village in October 2015.
"We held our 30th Anniversary party in our new premises to celebrate. At the party, we were thrilled to to have Sir Richard Taylor from Weta Workshop open our General Group Exhibition. I had no idea, but Richard told me he had been an artist at Vincents in the early 1990's! Hundreds of people came, it was wonderful."
Vincents artists hard at work.
Vincents are busier than they've ever been.
"Since 1 July 2015, through a 12-month contract with CCDHB, we have provided Peer Advocacy services for people under mental health and addiction services and have worked with three other organisations to research and develop a model of a best practice Peer Advocacy. This contract has recently been rolled over until the end of December 2016.
"We run a Women's Only Day every Thursday between 11 AM - 4 PM, as well as general, tutored and life-drawing workshops.
"We're looking forward to our new website going live too. It means we'll be able to showcase our artists work and their auctions in a much more meaningful way."
"Since 1 July 2015, through a 12-month contract with CCDHB, we have provided Peer Advocacy services for people under mental health and addiction services and have worked with three other organisations to research and develop a model of a best practice Peer Advocacy. This contract has recently been rolled over until the end of December 2016.
"We run a Women's Only Day every Thursday between 11 AM - 4 PM, as well as general, tutored and life-drawing workshops.
"We're looking forward to our new website going live too. It means we'll be able to showcase our artists work and their auctions in a much more meaningful way."
The 'Friends of Vincents' Shield.
Glen is passionate about more people becoming official 'Friends of Vincents'.
"People who make regular donations to Vincents - large or small - can choose to have their names added to the 'Friends of Vincents' shield.
"We currently have 33 regular donors who collectively donate about $15, 000 a year, and we would love to have more people connect with us and support our work in this way. Our new premises have come with a rent hike of $13, 800 + GST."
Through the creation of a positive and supportive environment, people have found their involvement with Vincents to be therapeutic.
Vincents believes that all people have a right to artistic and creative expression.
That everyone is creative in some way, and acceptance of the value of one's creativity is something to be nurtured.
"People who make regular donations to Vincents - large or small - can choose to have their names added to the 'Friends of Vincents' shield.
"We currently have 33 regular donors who collectively donate about $15, 000 a year, and we would love to have more people connect with us and support our work in this way. Our new premises have come with a rent hike of $13, 800 + GST."
Through the creation of a positive and supportive environment, people have found their involvement with Vincents to be therapeutic.
Vincents believes that all people have a right to artistic and creative expression.
That everyone is creative in some way, and acceptance of the value of one's creativity is something to be nurtured.
Find out more about vincents art workshop & how you can get involved.
become a 'friend of vincents'!
To find out how you can become a regular financial supporter, call Vincents on (04) 499 1030 or 027 407 5706 or send them an email.