The Health Yarn
The North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU) has teamed up with 3KND to deliver a regular radio program discussing the health issues that matter most.
Hosted by 3KND presenter Erica ‘Gypsy’ Higgins, the one-hour program - titled 'The Health Yarn' - is broadcast across Victoria on 1503AM radio, and is also broadcast live online via 3KND's website.
While 3KND is proudly Melbourne's first Indigenous radio station, the topics discussed, while important to Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander people, extend to the wider community. The topics include respiratory (lung) health, womens health, men's health, mental health, diabetes and much more.
🗓️ Tune in to 3KND at 1503AM or listen online.
If you missed the show live, you can still catch up with each episode available as a podcast through the links below:
Episode 1 - Lung health
Featuring NEPHU Director, Dr. Annaliese van Diemen and NEPHU Koorie Engagement Officer, Tina Kelb.
Episode 2 - Diabetes
Featuring Tiffany Humes from Diabetes Victoria, and NEPHU Public Health Registrar, Dr. Julia Marshall.
- Part 1: Introduction to diabetes and its different types
- Part 2: Ways to prevent diabetes
- Part 3: Long-term health effects and where to find support
Episode 3 - Youth Mental Health
Featuring Headspace's Acting National Manager, First Nations Healing and Wellbeing, Jacara Egan and Program Manager, First Nations Participation and Governance, First Nations Wellbeing and Engagement, Karinda Eggington.
- Part 1: Role of Headspace in community
- Part 2: Social and mental health support at Headspace
- Part 3: Issues affecting young people
Episode 4 - Young Women's Business
Featuring Margaret Tucker Hostel Manager (MTH), Worrelle Blow and Women's Health in The North (WHIN) Health Promotion Officer (Sexual and Reproductive Health) Heti Mackallah.
- Part 1: Introduction to MTH and housing support for young women
- Part 2: Introduction to WHIN and women's health support
- Part 3: STIs myths, safer sex and resources
Episode 5 - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Featuring Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)'s Knowledge Manager, Robert Taylor and Engagement Officer, Aaron Batchelor.
- Part 1: Introduction to ADF and impacts of AOD over the silly season
- Part 2: Stigma around the use of AOD
- Part 3: Tips over the festive season
Episode 6 - Kidney Health
Featuring Dr. Natasha Cook, Nephrologist and General Physician from Austin Health.
Episode 7 - Heart Health
Featuring Aunty Vicki Wade, First Nations Heart Health Lead from Heart Foundation
- Part 1: Introduction to Heart Health
- Part 2: Preventing risk factors in community
- Part 3: Seeking help in the right places
Episode 8 - Stroke & Community Health
Featuring Stroke Foundation's First Nations Coordinator, Jony Berry, and National Manager, Inclusion and Priority Communities, Simone Russell
Episode 9 - Eating Disorders
Featuring Emilie Darlison and Camille Lowe from Eating Disorders Victoria
