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Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless.

Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless.

Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless.

Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless.

Homelessness is the subject of many myths. A new radio series from community radio 4ZZZ, Home Truths, explores the lives of men experiencing homelessness in Brisbane in a new project supported by the Brisbane City Council’s Creative Sparks Fund. Home Truths is the product of a series of weekly radio and music groups at OzCare men’s homelessness shelter facilitated by 4ZZZ and Tom Smith with the Whoopeedo Crew. Over five months in 2018 relationships, stories and songs developed into an enlightening and poignant illustration of how music can connect people to community. Executive producer, Kim Stewart says, “Reconnecting to community is important for people experiencing homelessness. Through music and the amazing songwriting work of Tom Smith, we were able to create a musical community to allow stories to flow naturally and in an environment of equality. “I hope this series helps listeners better understand the challenges of men’s homelessness and dispel some of the myths around why people become homeless.

Post traumatic stress disorder, violence, death, pollution. Because the ill effects of war are so devastating, psychologists have been assisting communities not only in recovery from armed conflicts, but in finding ways to avoid war. We talked to Dr Winnifred Louis, convenor of Psychologists for Peace, Dr Eleanor Wertheim who works on conflict resolution training at the United Nations and peace advocate, Robin Taubenfeld.

Psychologists and peace advocates visions for a peaceful future. We can all identify what is bad in war and conflict, but what is the alternative vision? We talk to peace advocates and psychologists in this final episode of the series. With interviews: Dr Di Bretherton (UQ), Annette Brownlie and Robin Taubenfeld (peace advocates).

Conflicts are increasingly over natural resources Environmental resources are often a point of conflict between nations. But on a more philosophical level, some psychologists believe that increased contact with and appreciation of nature can contribute to increasing compassion and peace. We talk to Dr Susie Burke, from the Australian Psychological Society’s Public Interest Team and environmentalist and peace advocate, Robin Taubenfeld from Friends of the Earth.

Why women are the mainstay of the peace movement In the year 2000 the United Nations adopted Security council Resolution 1325, recognising for the first time that women’s experiences in war and peace building is usually not considered, and too often violence against women and girls in wartime is treated with impunity. We talk to Dr Nicole George University of Queensland’s Department of Political Science, and Dr Eleanor Wertheim, from La Trobe University.

Learning to resolve our conflicts non-violently. The Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is a volunteer run intervention that works in schools, prisons and communities worldwide. We talk to three participant/practitioners of the AVP: Dr Olwyn Maddock (a school psychologist based in Western Australia), Terry Pinnell (who volunteers in prisons) and Taylor Clark (a university student turned AVP trainer).

Prejudice is key to resolving many conflicts Racism is an attitude that one’s own racial group is superior to another’s and that one’s skin colour or ethnicity influences their intelligence or moral qualities. Addressing racism, and other forms of intergroup conflict, is essential to peace-building. We talk to Dr Liz Jones from Griffith University, whose research into cross-cultural relations is yielding some solutions to breaking down barriers between different ethnic groups.

Grudges are bad for your health Saying sorry may be hard to do, but forgiveness is absolutely essential to well-being. In this episode we talk to Dr Eleanor Wertheim from LaTrobe University, whose research and practice in conflict resolution has given insight into how and why we should forgive.

How to recognise a bully and what to do. No age group is exempt from the pernicious effects of bullying. In this episode we talk to Rebecca Michalak from the University of Queensland, workplace bullying expert.

How to argue without losing it. While not all conflict is bad, a total absence of conflict is not a good sign for relationships. We hear some practical advice for couples and families in conflict, even the unspoken kind. We talk to Ingrid Sturmey, Practice Leader at Relationships Australia, Victoria.

Did you know that conflict is not always a bad thing? What has psychology got to contribute to peace and conflict? We talk to peace psychologists Dr Di Bretherton and Dr Winnifred Louis both from the University of Queensland Department of Social Psychology.

Nigel is a fixture of the Whoopeedoo Crew and encourages community participation in music making every week.

The first song on this playlist, Ashley's Song, tells the story about a young indigenous man who lost his arm and leg in a train accident when he was only 15 and how that incident made him the man he is today. Through the 4ZZZ and Whoopeedo Crew's collaboration, Taking Radio 2 Community, this and other stories of hope have been produced with residents at OzCare men's shelter in West End, using music as a way to show the strength of people who experience life on the streets. Ashley and others talk about life in the upcoming radio series Home Truths, produced by Kim Stewart, Craig Garrett, Renee Jones and Nic Huntington and to be released in March 2019. Funded by the Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants program.

The first song on this playlist, Ashley's Song, tells the story about a young indigenous man who lost his arm and leg in a train accident when he was only 15 and how that incident made him the man he is today. Through the 4ZZZ and Whoopeedo Crew's collaboration, Taking Radio 2 Community, this and other stories of hope have been produced with residents at OzCare men's shelter in West End, using music as a way to show the strength of people who experience life on the streets. Ashley and others talk about life in the upcoming radio series Home Truths, produced by Kim Stewart, Craig Garrett, Renee Jones and Nic Huntington and to be released in March 2019. Funded by the Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants program.

The first song on this playlist, Ashley's Song, tells the story about a young indigenous man who lost his arm and leg in a train accident when he was only 15 and how that incident made him the man he is today. Through the 4ZZZ and Whoopeedo Crew's collaboration, Taking Radio 2 Community, this and other stories of hope have been produced with residents at OzCare men's shelter in West End, using music as a way to show the strength of people who experience life on the streets. Ashley and others talk about life in the upcoming radio series Home Truths, produced by Kim Stewart, Craig Garrett, Renee Jones and Nic Huntington and to be released in March 2019. Funded by the Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants program.

The first song on this playlist, Ashley's Song, tells the story about a young indigenous man who lost his arm and leg in a train accident when he was only 15 and how that incident made him the man he is today. Through the 4ZZZ and Whoopeedo Crew's collaboration, Taking Radio 2 Community, this and other stories of hope have been produced with residents at OzCare men's shelter in West End, using music as a way to show the strength of people who experience life on the streets. Ashley and others talk about life in the upcoming radio series Home Truths, produced by Kim Stewart, Craig Garrett, Renee Jones and Nic Huntington and to be released in March 2019. Funded by the Brisbane City Council Creative Sparks Grants program.