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Caroline Baum shares her mental health lived experience at the 2024 let's Talk Colac 'Walk the Walk Festival'.

Please note that this podcast recording includes discussions of suicide. Lifeline provides a 24 hour free telephone crisis support service on 13 11 14.

Justin Foley shares his mental health lived experience at the 2024 let's Talk Colac 'Walk the Walk Festival'.

The reflection ceremony at the inaugural 2024 Walk the Walk Festival for Let's Talk Colac.

Local Let's Talk Colac ambassador Melissa Smith shares her lived experience of mental ill health at the 2024 Walk the Walk Festival.

Community Activation Lead for Let's Talk Abbi Power welcomes everyone to the Walk the Walk Festival and describes the mission of the Let's Talk organisation.

David from the Colac Players chats to Jof about the upcoming performance at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery.

Book now at RACV Colac or online at trybooking.com/CWDRC

Caroline chats about the upcoming tribute show to Jeannie Little, being performed at the Birregurra Hall on Saturday 16th of November.

Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1284048

Jof chats with Ian Heffernan from the International Wood Collectors Society about their upcoming Conference and Open Day at the Gellibrand Hall on October 24th.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/WoodCollectors

Mel chats about thr upcoming Walk thr Walk Festival happening at the Colac Showgrounds on October 12th.

Four registration and further details visit https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcolac

Bill chats to Jof about the formation of the new Makers and Growers Market in Colac.

You can stay updated via their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562519265776

Michael Gray Griffith discusses his most recent play 'My Brother My Brother My Brother' which will be coming to the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery in October.

For tickets and more info visit https://www.trybooking.com/CVHNP

Wayne and Penni drop in for a cha tabout what's happening at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery this coming month.

Bookings and details available at https://redrockarts.com.au/

Josiah dropped in to the studio to have a chat about all the amazing programs, opportunities and facilities at the local Colac Salvation Army Community Centre.

Find out all the details at www.salvationarmy.org.au/colac or https://www.facebook.com/TheSalvosColac

Mike Cohen chats to Jonathan about the collaboration with 'Standing Room Only' to create a new iteration of their song Damnation Dawning.

Visit www.storymusiconline.com for more information.

Wendy and Paul from Blue Windows chat to Jonathan ahead of their 'Northern Sky' album launch at the Wesley Anne in Northcote on the 8th of September.

For more info visit www.bluewindowsband.com

David chats to Jof about auditions for the Colac Players upcoming short plays performance in November.

John from Broken Apex chats with Jof about their debut release 'Come and See'.

Check out more of their tunes at https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenApex

Archer chats with Jof ahead of his 'Wisdom of the Elders' tour, which will be at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery on Saturday 24th of August.

Tickets are available at www.trybooking.com/CSUYM

Lyn Crook from the Rotary Club Colac West talks to Jof about the biannual collection of period products and incontinence aids.

For more information visit https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/

Australian author Heather Gallagher chats to Jof about creating books for children, ahead of her picture book writing workshop coming to the Colac Library on August 23rd.

Details at https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/11097452

Ami Hillege speaks to Jof ahead of the 2024 Otways Winter Festival, raising funds for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

For all the details visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090194841861

Jof chats to Dr Andrew Gikas, a dental surgeon, Clinical Tutor at the University Of Melbourne and councillor at the the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch, ahead of Dental Health Week 2024. They discuss the importance of good oral hygiene and looking after your gums.

For more information visit https://teeth.org.au/

Kaiwyn phones in to 921 to talk about his latest release called 'Cupified'.

Find more of Kaiwayn's music at https://linktr.ee/kaiwyn

Brook chats about The Burbs latest release 'Ladder to the Moon'.

Check it out alongside some more of their demos at https://theburbs.bandcamp.com/

Nicky drops in to the studio to chat about the upcoming Corangamite Film Festival which kicks off this week.

For screening locations and ticket details visit https://corangamitefilmsociety.com/

Andrew from the Colac City band chats to Jof about the upcoming local collaboration with the Camperdown Lakes and Craters Band.

Lulu phones in to 921 to chat about the recent release of 'Wild River' and expanding the bands reach into the US.

Visit the Vixens of Fall site https://vixensoffall.com/ for more information

Jof chats to four members of local cover band 'The Elliminations' about their upcoming gig at the Warrion Hotel.

You can find them online at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562963450989

John phones in to discuss his recent release 'Shapeshifters' from his upcoming album.

Check out the video for the track at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvUE2miKZuM

Greg Fletcher from Community Hub Inc dropped in to the studio to talk about the current community survey that is being conducted to help shape the future of local programs and projects in the area.

To fill out the survey visit https://communityhubinc.org.au/communitysurvey/

Jof chats with Mel about the Let’s Talk Colac successes and upcoming sports round promotion.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/letstalkcolac/

Colac Players director Jennifer Maclean drops in to chat about the upcoming production of Fireflies at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery.

Tickets available at www.trybooking.com/CQUSV

Ruth McGowan OAM discusses the recent information session run for potential Colac Otway Shire Council candidates in the lead up to the October elections.

More information about the second session will be shared on the Colac Otway Shire website and social media, and you can visit https://ruthmcgowan.com/ to access the digital download of Ruth's book.

Sara Cashman drops in to the studio to chat to Jof about the 2024 Creative Arts and Homecrafts Exhibition. This year the cupcake competition is open to the general public with three different age categories.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079982313689 for further details

Claire Foley speaks to Jof about the locally formed all abilities 'Find Your Light Choir' and their upcoming performance at COPACC on June 23rd.

For more information and tickets visit https://www.copacc.com.au/Find-Your-Light-Choir

Catherine O'Flynn talks to Jof about the updates and changes to this years Robert Burns Festival in Camperdown, with the creation of a local choir competition and lots of great entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Find out more information by visiting the website https://camperdownburnsfestival.com.au/

Paul drops in to the studio to chat about the upcoming local music night in Birregurra, plus plays a couple of live tunes from Plastic Cheeses and Localles.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/283189164885029

Naomi Letteri drops in to the studio to chat about the upcoming open day at Anam Cara as part of Palliative Care Week.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/AnamCaraHouseColac

Robyn Perrin chats to Jof about the local Repair Cafe which operates on the first Sunday of each month at the Kanyana Centre.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/repaircafecolacotway

Jen Rowan chats about the current Camperdown Theatre Company production she is directing - 'Freaky Friday'.

For tickets and more information visit www.camperdowntheatrecompany.com.au/

Matthew Taylor chats to Jof about the successful first run of community markets in Beeac, with the final one being held tomorrow.

For details visit https://www.facebook.com/events/798124142374710

Frank from Whynot Wood Toys has a chat at the Colac Truck and Ute show.

You can find out more about his handcrafted wood toys at https://www.facebook.com/whyknotwoodtoys

Andrew Bath from the Colac Fire Brigade has a chat at the Colac Truck and Ute Show

Ivan McCallum from the Colac Lions Club has a chat at the Colac Truck and Ute show.

Vicki from the Colac Kana Festival drops in during our live broadcast to talk about some of the festival highlights.

Andrew from the Colac City Band drops by the live broadcast at the Colac Kana Festival.

Andrew Beale and Wayne Cahill dropped in for a chat about the upcoming showcase at the Red Rock Regional Gallery.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/rrrtag

Daniel provides an update on the fast approaching Colac Truck and Ute Show.

Stay updated at https://www.facebook.com/colactruckanduteshow

Robyn Alexander chats about the completion of the Cressy Water Tower Mural project.

Dan Warner from the Larrikins chats to Jof about the iconic Australian silent film 'The Sentimental Bloke' which will be screening at the Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery as part of their festivities on Saturday 30th of March.

Associate Professor Peter Christoff discusses the book he edited The Fires Next Time and the community forum that's happening at Lorne Community Connect.

More information available at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1181847

Jim Uttings shares information about all the activities and entertainment at this years bird themed Deans Marsh Festival on Sunday 17th of March.

For full details visit https://deansmarsh.org.au/deans-marsh-festival/

Brayden from the Colac Kana Festival chats about the upcoming 'Our World of Sport' themed parade and market.

Robyn Alexander shares information about the current grant funding round available to local community groups and organisations which close on March 31st.

For full details and to apply visit https://www.southwestcommunityfoundation.org/grants

Andrew chats to Jof ahead of his information session at the Colac Library on Thursday 22nd of February to discuss his new book 'Deep Listening to Nature' and sound recordings.

For more information visit https://events.grlc.vic.gov.au/event/9948371

Sarah Doyle from Apollo Bay Arts inc chats to Jof about the upcoming Art Show and details for submitting entries (which close on February 25th).

For more information head to www.apollobayarts.com.au/

Judy Donald chats to Jof about the upcoming 30th anniversary celebrations for the Colac Rock n Roll club.

More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/159354307928167

Rosemary and Garry Richardson chat to Jof about the upcoming year of activities and groups at Colac Otway U3A.

For more information visit https://u3acolacotway.org.au/

Sam chats to Jof about the fundraising efforts of Team Eeyore for brain cancer research.

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551416077192

Matthew Taylor chats to Jof about the launch of the Beeac Community Market which is happening this Sunday.

Michael Berry from the Birregurra Motor Enthusiasts Club chats to Jof about their inaugural Show n' Shine.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/birremotorclub

Glenn chats to Jof about the upcoming release of Jude Judas by Shotgun Mistress and their excitement on sharing the lineup of Glamfest with Slaughter, Lynch Mob, Sisters Doll, and H.E.A.T.

Find more information at https://shotgunmistress.com/

Local artist Fingle Sin chats to Jof about an upcoming school holiday activity at the Colac Neighbourhood House.

Daniel chats to Jof about the Colac Santa Run, some tips for being fire safe over summer and an update on the Colac Truck and Ute Show.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/colactruckanduteshow for more information

Deans Marsh Community Cottage Events Coordinator Jim Utting chats about the upcoming community Christmas celebrations in Deans Marsh.

For full details visit www.deansmarsh.org.au

Francis dropped in to chat about the upcoming Ska Nation Music Festival in Colac.

Head to https://www.facebook.com/events/231087209565076 for more details

The Mutiny Mob Social Motorcycle Club dropped in for a chat about the return of the Colac Toy collection which will be donated to Colac Area Health at the Colac City Band Carols by Candlelight on Friday 15th of December.

For more information visit their page https://www.facebook.com/MutinymobSMC

Murray Green chats about his upcoming adventure across Australia to raise money for the Cancer Council as part of the Shitbox Rally.

You can find out more information and donate at https://autumn2024.shitboxrally.com.au/the-big-red-car

Kris from Kreative Business Marketing dropped in for a quick chat about the 'Spend $10 at 5' initiative.

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/827069222756245

Lisa Deppeler, founder of Otway Coastal Environment Action Network, discusses the upcoming screening of Southern Blast at Brewicolo in the Ocean Grove on Sunday 19th of November and the Aireys Inlet Community Centre on Saturday 25th of November.

Visit www.ocean.org.au for more information.

As the youngest finalist in this years North Bellarine Film Festival, Lea Phillips chats about her entry - Catching Climate.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/NorthBellarineFilmFestival

Andrew chats to Jonathan about the Colac City Band's Remembrance Day Lunch concert and the upcoming Carols by Candlelight performances in Winchelsea, Beeac and Colac.

Misty phoned in to chat about the upcoming Cobden Sunday Funday.

Find out more information on the Cobden Pioneer Park Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cobdenpioneerpark

Jane Bear and Fiona Jellie speak to Jonathan at the Colac Show about their current and upcoming projects with the Maker's Space.

Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/colacmakersspace

Leslie Christie talks about the monthly Winchelsea Community Market.

You can contact the market organisers via winchelseamarket@gmail.com or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553215553346

Amanda from the Polwarth CWA dropped by the OCR FM broadcast at the Colac Show for a chat about the local branches.

Find out more information at https://www.facebook.com/p/CWA-Polwarth-Group-100079982313689/

Carl Jones from the Winchelsea Repertory Society phones in to chat about the upcoming performance of 'Under the Big Top'.

Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/CLYZN

Colac Otway Shire Youth Engagement Project Officers Chelsea and Ed chat about the current Youth Photography Competition, 2023 Youth Survey and upcoming training sessions.

For details visit https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Youth-services

Maree Powell dropped in to chat about the upcoming Haunted House at the Log Cabin Scout Hall in Colac.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/ScoutsHauntedHouse including ticketing link for the 'No Scares' Monday walkthrough.

Charlie chats to Jonathan about his latest release 'When My Ship Comes In'.

Check out more of Charlie's music at http://charliepowling.com.au/charliepowling.php

Bella chats with Jof about her upcoming music release tour to promote 'Care too Much'.

Find out more about her tunes and touring at https://www.belladeer.com/

As we continue to chat Mental Health Awareness month, Simon Buggy from Headspace Colac chats to Jof about the local services available to young people.

Daryl Lawrence from the Colac Orchid Club chats about the upcoming Orchid Show in Colac.

For more information visit their Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2400079436906929

Sylvester phoned in from the OCR FM Bunnings BBQ fundraiser, where there's footy fever fun for the Grand Final. Pop down and say hi, grab a snag and drink to support OCR FM community radio station.

Colac Otway Shire Municipal Emergency Management Officer Scott Hilditch talks about preparing properties ahead of the bushfire season.

Discussion includes ways to reduce risk and the registration requirements for burn offs.

More information is available at https://www.colacotway.vic.gov.au/My-property/Fire-and-emergencies/Burning-off-and-Fire-Restrictions

Deb Gartland chats about all the events that are happening as part of the Old Beechy Golden Gumboot Hunt during the September school holidays

More information and updates can be found at https://www.facebook.com/goldengumboot

Rhiannon Young discusses her open letter to the local Council about having a BMX track created.

If you'd like to find out more or sign the campaign visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScM1ONhzjwm4wVgK9-p7eU_ImubbQQJea3HxfmWaGthHvoeKg/viewform?pli=1

Sharon Williamson talks about the launch of a Gala Dinner to raise funds for Camp Quality.

It will be held at the Lake Colac Bowling Club on Saturday 14th of October.

Tickets informaiton can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/950865292340885

Charlotte Breen talks about caring for her mother with MS and how the Young Carers Network provides support.

Applications close on September 12th for the current grants of up to $3,768 to young carers aged 12-25 to assist with educational costs while they provide unpaid care.

Applicants can apply via the Young Carers Network website: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/bursary/young-carer-bursary/

Krazy Dawg phones in to chat about his latest release 'Lambo Club'.

Check him out at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550006967122

Members from Shae K'It Studios dropped in to chat about their success moving through to the Dancelife Unite National Championship in September in NSW.

You can support their journey by joining in with their fundraising in the lead up.

Details at https://www.facebook.com/shaekitstudios

Pat Mackle chats to Jof about the WinterWild Festival which is being held in Apollo Bay across August 25th to 27th.

Tickets and more information available at www.winterwild.com.au

Colac Salvation Army Corps Officer Lieutenant Paul Trotter drops in to the studio to talk about the recently opened Community Centre which features a drop-in centre, worship centre, playgroup area, meeting rooms, showers, laundry, and food pantry for those seeking assistance.

For updates and more information visit https://www.facebook.com/TheSalvosColac

Melissa Smith from Let's Talk Colac chats about the upcoming walkathon.

Registrations are open now, so head to https://lets-talk-colac.grassrootz.com/walk-the-walk-for-lets-talk to get involved.

Laura Carrazza from Keep Australia Beautiful chats about the 6 R's and what you can do to help promote sustainability.

Find out more at https://kab.org.au/

Sonya Tufnell from Orange Sky speaks to Jof about Homelessness Week and the upcoming Sudsy Challenge in September to help raise funds and awareness.

More information can be found at https://www.thesudsychallenge.com.au/

Nicky from the Corangamite Film Society chats about the great selection of films and venues at this years Corangamite Film Festival.

More details at https://corangamitefilmsociety.com/

Naomi Letteri discusses the upcoming Dying to Know Day event at Anam Cara on Tuesday 8th of August featuring guest speaker Sally Cant who is the author of 'Conversations about Death', 'The Ultimate Funeral Guide' and 'The Heart and Soul of Celebrancy'.

Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1293942111546802 for more information

Ami chats to Jof about the inaugral Otways Winter Festival that's raising funds for the Colac Area Health Foundation.

More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/events/206184435608317