National Talkblack 231023

We had:

Renee Coffey, CEO of Australian Kookaburra Kids Foundation, talking about how children are at risk of impact of parental mental illness. In line with Mental Health Month (October), a new study reveals the detrimental impact that paternal mental health can have on the mental wellbeing of children, with the findings showing a 42% higher risk of depression in children if their father is struggling with the condition.

Jeffrey Timor from MY105FM, having a yarn with Trendy Trev and discussing things such as the Voice, Funeral Youpla Update, Tiga Bayles – rebel with a cause.

Shane Howard, Goanna Frontman, talking about how he returns order of Australia Medal in response to Voice referendum result. Howard spoke of his ‘deep sadness’ and while he ‘respects the democratic result,’ he felt that, “Australians had missed an important historical moment of destiny.”

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