Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health
Helene Thomas, Mia Lindgren and Kate Burridge
11 episodes
4 months ago
David Menadue is one of the longest surviving people with AIDS in Australia. David has overcome many AIDS-related illnesses since he was positively diagnosed with HIV in 1984. He was 32 years old at the time. David has lived a much longer life than many expected him to. He puts this down to a few things, but what he believes has had the biggest impact on him, is the unwavering and ongoing support he received from his family and friends. This episode contains discussions of difficult sub...
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David Menadue is one of the longest surviving people with AIDS in Australia. David has overcome many AIDS-related illnesses since he was positively diagnosed with HIV in 1984. He was 32 years old at the time. David has lived a much longer life than many expected him to. He puts this down to a few things, but what he believes has had the biggest impact on him, is the unwavering and ongoing support he received from his family and friends. This episode contains discussions of difficult sub...
Episode 4: Social connection - Susan and Anne's Story
Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health
22 minutes
5 months ago
Episode 4: Social connection - Susan and Anne's Story
In this episode we are taken to a choir rehearsal and fishing club meeting in Hervey Bay Queensland. And an exercise class at a village hub in Perth, Western Australia. The two women we’ll be hearing from value social connection and staying active as they get older. Both are in their 60s. Anne from Hervey Bay, not her real name, has joined fishing and singing groups. These give her a sense of belonging and keep her life varied and fun. For Perth woman Susan, it’s attending her regular exercis...
Breaking Taboos: Older Australians talk about mental health
David Menadue is one of the longest surviving people with AIDS in Australia. David has overcome many AIDS-related illnesses since he was positively diagnosed with HIV in 1984. He was 32 years old at the time. David has lived a much longer life than many expected him to. He puts this down to a few things, but what he believes has had the biggest impact on him, is the unwavering and ongoing support he received from his family and friends. This episode contains discussions of difficult sub...
