With the findings of the inquest into Veronica Nelson’s death at Dame Phyllis Frost centre in Jan 2020 being handed down this week we have heard announcements from the state government about the changes to health provision at the women’s prisons, but what else is changing?

I’m joined by community lawyer, prison activist and board member of Flat Out, a support and advocacy service for women and gender diverse people who are existing prison or at risk of going to prison, Amanda George.

 While Veronica Nelson’s death highlights problems with the criminal justice system Amanda walks us through what happened to Veronica over the three days of her custody.

We have heard from the Andrew’s govt that the outsourced health care provided at women’s prisons will be now conducted by local heath providers, while this is a step in the right direction, is this just putting the mattress at the bottom of the cliff?

 What reforms do we need to be seeking when it comes to the incarceration of women in Victoria?

Amanda addresses these questions and more in our conversation that at times is hard to listen to, but needed if we are to create change.

To find out more about Flat Out Inc click HERE

Brief Interventions is a free, confidential and easy-to-access counselling service for anyone aged over 16 who is concerned about their mental health, wellbeing, or drug and alcohol use.

BCYF delivers the program throughout Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, Colac Otway region, and the Golden Plains Shire.

How does it work?
Their experienced clinicians use a range of approaches and practical strategies to help improve health and wellbeing.

Brief Interventions offer up to five one-hour counselling sessions, along with referrals and further treatment planning if required.

Who can access Brief Interventions?
Anyone can access the service by contacting BCYF’s AOD (Alcohol & Other Drugs) Intake or completing the referral form HERE. Referrals from GPs are welcome and prioritised (no Mental Health Care Plan required).

For more information contact:
Phone: 1300 022 293

This season I'm sharing interviews with inspirational people about conversations that need to be had and heard.  These chats are part of the morning program Loretta's Front Page broadcast on 94.7Pulse FM community radio in Geelong

We all hang out for Summer.  That time of the year where the days are long, we spend time at the beach, with friends, having endless BBQ’s and long walks.

But the reality can be different and I want to shine a light on the other side of Summer in case you are feeling some of the Summertime Blues.

In this episode I'm joined by Kylie Broadfoot Founder of KMB Coaching and we spend time understanding the types of goals we could be making at this time of year and why we sometimes sabotage them .

 Kylie works with women in their business and their lives to make a significant impact in the world, but who may find burnout, self sabotage or people pleasing may be getting in their way.

We begin our conversation with the idea of New Years resolutions and if are they helping us or harming us?

This season I'm sharing interviews with inspirational people about conversations that need to be had and heard.  These chats are part of the morning program Loretta's Front Page broadcast on 94.7Pulse FM community radio in Geelong