The Conversation Hour
ABC listen
Expect engaging discussions with real people and inspiring stories connecting communities across Victoria, on The Conversation Hour with Richelle Hunt and Jonathon Kendall.
Episodes
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Oct 25, 2024 • 51min
Understanding the state government's new housing plan
Premier Jacinta Allan has announced plans for 50 activity centres across Melbourne’s suburbs for fast-tracked apartment developments.
Oct 24, 2024 • 52min
Where to next for the AFLW?
AFLW general manager Emma Moore has declared the league is entering a new phase.
Oct 23, 2024 • 52min
Finding a path without an ATAR
Achieving a high ATAR score is a stressful preoccupation for many young people.
Oct 22, 2024 • 52min
Are we addicted to single use decorations?
In a time of greater awareness of the costs of disposable plastic items, these decorations appear to be an outlier.
Oct 21, 2024 • 53min
Surviving critical illness: How to manage after leaving hospital
Dr Kimberley Haines is trialling a peer support program to help ICU survivors with their recovery.
Oct 17, 2024 • 52min
How to get started in bushwalking
Bushwalking Victoria has stated there is capacity for 700 new participants at clubs across the state, where groups meet before heading off on regular adventures.
Oct 16, 2024 • 53min
Finding support after a suicide
The days that follow a suicide can be some of the most challenging in a person's life.
Oct 15, 2024 • 50min
What to consider before your next building project
In this episode, Richelle Hunt is joined by new Grand Designs Australia host Anthony Burke, to talk through the latest building trends.
Oct 11, 2024 • 55min
The plan to tackle eating disorders
Despite mainstream efforts to encourage healthy eating and body positivity, eating disorders are still afflicting Victorians young and old.
Oct 10, 2024 • 51min
Why are more women freezing their eggs?
In Victoria, more than 1500 women froze their eggs during 2021-22, which represented a 63 per cent increase from the year prior.
