Step behind the curtain and meet your podcast hosts Dean and Moni who are interviewed by (and introducing) new co-host, Jimmy Woodriff. After just over a 12 months the Treading Lightly podcast is back and overflowing with fresh energy, ideas and a long list of guests to chat to about their awesome lives, work and initiatives in our community here on Yuin Country also known as the South Coast of NSW in Australia.

In this episode we learn a bit about Dean and Moni's upbringing, early careers and how they ended up settling down here on Yuin Country. Then we dive into a forecast of the Treading Lightly community programs and events coming up as we round out 2024 and look into a new year.

Links to things mentioned in this episode:
Permaculture book Jimmy recommends
Dean's men's group

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In our latest episode of Treading Lightly, we are honoured to have Judie and Doug Nyholm, visionary advocates for mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Join us as they share the incredible journey behind the transformation of Ulladulla lighthouse into a beacon of hope and healing. Their powerful motivation to address mental health challenges through this iconic revamp sheds light on the importance of community support and open conversations.

Listening to their inspiring story, we're reminded that each act of kindness, every genuine conversation, can save a life. The Ulladulla lighthouse stands as a tangible reminder that amidst life's storms, we have the power to be a guiding light for those in need.

Let's listen, learn, and reflect on the profound impact we can make by simply checking in on the health and wellbeing of our fellow humans.

If you or someone you know is struggling please call the Mental Health Referral hotline on 1800 011 511 and save it to your phone.

Dane is president of Nature Coast Marine Group a passionate and active community organisation promoting the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of coastal, estuarine, and marine environments on the far south coast of NSW.

They work hard campaigning to protect sanctuary zones and spread awareness of environmental issues and it's great we can work together to really drive change. Big thanks to Dane for coming on and spreading the word about the great thing they are doing.

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Nature Coast Marine Group
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Website | https://www.ncmg.org.au/our-vision

Meet the TL Crew ep1

Miffy is our current vice president of Treading Lightly and a force to be reckoned with! She’s always a major contributor to events and initiatives and was the first brave soul to get behind the mic for a quick Q&A sesh for our first Meet the TL Crew episode, a series to get to know our Treading Lightly committee, what drives them and a little of their life stories.

A great chat and a big thanks to Miffy for all you do!

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Al is a community development and bushfire recovery coordinator for St Vincents and Webby is a local legend with his own experience with bushfires. They came on to discuss the upcoming free community-led resilience forum for southern Shoalhaven.

It's an excellent opportunity to have your voice heard and there will be keynote speakers who will share what actions other communities are taking and what support is available to you and your community to become more resilient to future natural disasters.

It’s on this Friday, 31 March 2023 from 9:30 am to 230 at the Dunn Lewis Centre 141 St Vincent Street Ulladulla.

bookings are essential so hit the link below

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1031398

Here's the link for Fortis as Webby discussed.
https://fortishouse.org/

Also the website for the Building Resilience Council of Australia
https://rbcouncil.org/

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Johnny, Ben, and I jumped on to talk about the course that we've created.

Young Change Makers is a 10-week permaculture-based learning program for young people aged 12-16 years that arms them with practical skills to get through tomorrow. The program has 15 grant-funded positions. This means each position in the course is free and paid for. ☀️🌱🙌🏼

Spots are limited so jump on the list if you're interested!

https://events.humanitix.com/young-change-makers


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Budawang Earthcare
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Mark came on to share a bit about himself and also spread the word about his latest offerings to the community.

I first met Mark at a didgeridoo workshop when I wanted to learn the didge, and we've been friends ever since. This legend has an infectious personality and his high vibes are always a joy to be around and make him a great teacher.

He has an online learn-to-play didgeridoo course and is also offering in-person at El Horses in Nowra every Monday and is offering one at Wyld Spaces in Milton in November. (Details below)

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Mark Kings Workshops

El Horses every Monday @ 22 Berry St, Nowra NSW
Kids class 4-445pm
Adults class 5-6 pm

Wyld Spaces @ 103 Princes Hwy, Milton (behind Brown Sugar)
13th November at 1030am

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Didgeridoo Academy

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Please sign the petition below

Do you know there is logging happening in our Brooman State Forest?

Most people are completely unaware of what's happening to our forests, that existing logging cannot continue, and that post fire logging presents a risk of "serious or irreversible harm" to native forests.

We had a great panel of guest speakers to discuss the issue from their experiences and point of view.

Takesa Frank is a NSW Young Greens SDC Coordinator and Indigenous Officer and UOW Young Greens President. She is a young go-getter that has devoted so much of herself to this cause.

Rhian Macpherson is a local of the area whose property is right next to the devastation that is occurring and is the eyes on the ground.

Last but not least we had Independent NSW MP Justin Field who has worked hard to gain support from the government officials to halt logging and shared a lot of hard facts.

"Our forests are being destroyed for what; firewood; woodchips; to be shipped overseas. The same forest that was devastatingly burnt in the 2019/2020 summer fires where iconic species like the koala, swift parrot, and greater glider are being pushed towards extinction."- Takesa Frank

Our hope is that more local awareness around the issue will create more pressure on the government to actually act and listen to the will of the people so please help spread the message by sharing this episode with your friends and family.

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Link for petition-

https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=quge-8rdRlyn4PTcuMj_PA

Link to South Brooman Conservation page-
https://m.facebook.com/BroomanStateForest/

Justin Field
https://www.justinfield.org/halt_plans_to_extend_north_coast_logging_contracts

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