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Challenging the mainstream, negative stereotypes of people with a mental illness, Brainwaves actively engages those living with a mental illness as researchers, interviewers, performers and program designers while promoting community mental health awareness.
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- Aug 26, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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Wellways’ 25th Annual Woodcock Public Lecture Part 1 (opens the original)
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Today on our radio show Brainwaves we look at rethinking what "good outcomes" really mean when it comes to mental health, centring on lived experience and equity. Join us for part one of three of Wellways’ 25th Annual Woodcock Public Lecture, featuring Keynote speaker Associate Professor Nev Jones.
The Bad Day Playbook with Dr. Gayle Smerdon (opens the original)
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When the world feels heavy, from global headlines to everyday pressures, knowing how to get through a bad day is very important. Dr. Gayle Smerdon, author of ‘The Bad Day Playbook: What to do when everything sucks’, explores practical ways to reset in these uncertain times. Dr. Gayle, a sociologist, consultant and author, is today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves.
Ashley Birch talks about her new show, I'm Happy You're Here (opens the original)
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Los Angeles-based actor, writer and producer, Ashly Burch is the creator behind ‘I’m Happy You’re Here’, a web series about mental health. It’s a funny, unfiltered show for adults inspired by Ashly’s lived experience of mental health challenges.To find out more about Ashley Burch and I'm Happy You're Here please check-out the links below: http://ihyh.orghttps://www.youtube.com/@ImHappyYoureHerehttps://www.instagram.com/imhappy.yourehere/
Singer-Songwriting Calida Sari (opens the original)
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Australian singer-songwriter, Calida Sari creates raw, emotionally resonant music shaped by lived experience with chronic illness, ADHD and autism. She is today’s guest on our radio show, Brainwaves.https://calidasari.com/
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Alexa Leary (opens the original)
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Winner of two Paralympic gold medals and one silver medal in Paris 2024, Alexa Leary OAM, is known for her extraordinary resilience. She's today’s guest on our radio show Brainwaves, and will discuss Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), mental health challenges and disability. After a life-threatening cycling accident in 2021 left Alexa with a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), she undertook a remarkable rehabilitation journey, relearning to walk, talk, and rebuild her independence. Alexa's book 'Sin
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