Narelle Fraser Interviews

Upon his release from prison, Richard found integrating back into society difficult due to perceptions of people who'd spent time in prison. He saw ways of educating prisoners by facilitators coming into the prisons, working with the prisoners & & developing relationships with employers. He also realised lawyers have spearheaded some of the biggest social movements in the world & decided that he needed to understand law to be able to change &/or improve the system & people's biases. Its been a long road but Richard had found his niche. .

WARNING: EXPLICIT DETAIL IS DICUSSED IN THIS PODCASTSCOTT BARRY HAWKEN was able to hide behind a Suppression Order for years but that order has now been lifted & Leanne Farrugia is determined to highlight the injustices she has faced & the battles she is still fighting. HAWKEN was found guilty at trial & incarcerated for sexual offences committed upon Leanne but how can it be fair that Leanne's Workcover payments didn't come close to her actual wage, yet HAWKEN was on full pay for years until he faced court? It just seems so terribly wrong.Support Services include;BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636DV Connect Women's Line: 1800 811 811Lifeline: 131 1141800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467Sexual Assault Crisis Line: 1800 806 292Casa (Centre Against Sexual Assault) 1800 806 292If you have just been sexually assaulted - ring 000Police Assistance Line: 131 444 (for non-urgent crimes)Victims of Crime: 1800 819 817

Pati Tierney is a worldly, well educated, professional woman who was unaware she was being groomed by a clever scammer who knew all the techniques to lure her into his web of deceit, lies & trickery. Today, Pati shares with us many of the tactics her scammer used & has written a book about her experience which is a must read for anyone who is on social media of any kind, which is the majority of us!! Her book is called "Crypto Queen; You are a Mark" & I can guarantee you will leave our interview with a newfound understanding & confidence in recognising some of the clever tactics scammers use.Notes:https://www.amazon.com.au/Crypto-Queen-You-are-Mark/dp/B0G3XTYWP9https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/bookstore/bookdetails/867832-crypto-queen-you-are-a-mark'Crypto Queen; You are a Mark' is available through 'amazon.com.au', Dymocks & is available on audiobooks, kindle etc.You can also order copies of her book through www.Xlibris.com.au Ph: 1800 844 927Pati refers to the book Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Dr Robert Cialdini which helped her understand how she had been deceived

Mark Tregellas has written a book, Back Up Is 3 Hours Away which details his incredible career - the highs & lows & everything in between. One of his proudest moments was receiving the Clarke Silver Medal, the Royal Humane Society of Australasia's highest award & he is one of only 3 Victoria Police to receive the award in its 150yr history. Mark is a born story-teller & shares some amusing anecdotes as well as some incidents which changed his life forever.

CONTENT WARNING:-CHILD CRUELTY & SEXUAL ABUSE:is discussed very openly in this podcast. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS WARNING LIGHTLY. Glen does not hold back from detailing the incomprehensible violence he suffered as a child. Glen Fisher used his time whilst incarcerated to change his life for the better as he was on the road to nowhere. He was told he would amount to nothing & would be dead by 21. He made a promise to those who told him he'd amount to nothing He was placed into the care of those he thought & hoped would protect him, but it was like a lamb to the slaughter.Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800Blue Knot Foundation 1300 657 380 for survivors of complex trauma1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732 for sexual assault, domestic & family violenceAustralian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation 1800 272 831 support to those affected by child sexual abuseThe Orange Door for the wellbeing of children & young people Safesteps 1800 015 188Victims of Crime 1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891Rainbow Door 1800 729 367 specialist advicer for LGBTIQA people, their friends & familyChild Protection 13 12 78Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1800 806 292

Todays podcast is longer than normal but waiting a fortnight for Part2 was, I thought, too long, so here it is in its entirity.Melanie has been drawn to helping those in trouble since she was a teenager. Prior to joining NSW Police, she was a volunteer at her local (NSW) Rescue Squad (part of the Volunteer Rescue Association) & after being part of the rescue effort @ the Thredbo Ski Village disaster in 1997,policing was her obvious next step. Mel retired after dealing with the consequences of a silly decision she made but which many of us might consider also, given the same circumstances. Even after Policing, Mel still helps save people in distress through the Good Samaritan App - something Victoria needs desperately.. .. .

Paul took an opportunity to do something different after policing in the Northern Territory for 5yrs. He took up a role policing one of the most remote missions in the N.T. By the end of his tenure, he had gained the respect of the community but the community also had gained Paul's respect. It was an experience which changed him forever. What he achieved is heart-warming stuff.....

John Cardamone was only 6yo when he began to think of ways to avoid his abuser - a family relative. He didn't know how & who to tell, but at 8yo he found the courage to tell his mum & it was her understanding response which changed his life (for the better). John's disclosure to his mum demonstrates the importance of kids being believed when they decide to disclose something so very troubling. . .

Courtney Herron's father John, shares a story which is unimagineably painful - the senseless murder of his daughter by a man who should never have been out in the community unmonitored, due to his mental health status. Her killer had been released from custody only weeks earlier, with no supervision or monitoring, even though he'd violently attacked another young woman who unlike Courtney, had survived. He was just left to do what he liked, when he liked, disregarding & ignoring reporting requirements by the authorities, with no consequences.