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The Kind Side

By: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
  • Summary

  • To look on the bright side is to find good things in challenging situations. Working in health, receiving health care, or supporting a patient can be challenging. Small acts of kindness help improve experiences. This podcast features conversations with patients, carers and health care workers that look on the kind side of health. We’ll also help with practical ideas for small acts of kindness so you can help cultivate kindness too!
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Episodes
  • Dan's story, working in Aboriginal health
    Jun 2 2024

    Dan shares his experiences in and perspectives on kindness in health as a Principal Aboriginal Health Worker. Dan started his career in sexual health and now works in chronic care. Dan is passionate about helping Aboriginal communities to improve and maintain their health. He shares some of the reasons why Aboriginal people may feel uncomfortable in hospital and how we can be more welcoming and inclusive. Dan talks with podcast host, Frances about an act of kindness by his non-indigenous colleagues, his love of family and culture, and his connection to the salt water of Dharawal Country where he lives and works.

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    27 mins
  • Charlotte a hospital pharmacist
    May 23 2024

    Charlotte is a pharmacist working at a hospital. She spoke with podcast host Frances during her shift. Charlotte shares why she wanted to become a pharmacist and the journey from studying to working. Charlotte explains how she works with patients, carers, doctors and nurses to ensure medications are used effectively in hospital and on discharge home. Charlotte talks about the time she spent working in far western NSW and the small acts of kindness that make a big difference in her day.

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    17 mins
  • Edna a hospital senior doctor
    May 23 2024

    Edna is a senior doctor who also helps to teach junior doctors. Edna spoke with Frances at the hospital where she works, reflecting on why she wanted to become a doctor and her journey to becoming a staff specialist in medicine. Edna shares how she juggles caring for patients in and out of hospital, with her teaching and family responsibilities. Edna talks about the small acts of kindness she appreciates, and how she is helping to lead a culture of kindness in health.

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    18 mins

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