Friday On My Mind is hosted by Craig Francis
Nina Sharpe from the Village Zero team talks to Craig Francis about the Sandringham initiative which aims to set an example of a community focusing on urban regeneration, where the local economy and community thrive whilst nurturing the natural environment. Nina also discusses the strong support the group has received and how people can get involved.
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Senior Financial expert Andrew from Black Rock talks to Craig Francis about the growing options for people to direct their investments where they will have maximum positive impact. Andrew also advises on how we can research and check that institutions are living up to their promises of ethical behaviour.
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David Jeffrey from FebFast talks to Craig Francis about how people can get involved in raising funds for Youth Support and Advocacy Services via giving up something for February or committing to getting fitter. David also talks about the important work to which the funds raised are targeted, helping some of our most vulnerable youth.
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Kym Anderson, CEO of local charity Compass Community Care, talks to Craig Francis about how Compass are helping refugees from the war in Ukraine with essential food, clothing and accommodation services. Kym also relates some personal stories of the families they continue to help, together with details of how the community can help out in this vital work.
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Scott Dawes of the Robert Connor Dawes Foundation joins Craig Francis to give his top 10 (well, slightly more) Christmas movies, each cleverly paired with a wine (well, some form of drink) and cheese (well, sometimes) recommendation for watching during the festive season.
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Local intrepid traveller Erica Moller talks to Craig Francis about her solo journey into the heart of Australia and to some of the most remote places in or vast country. Erica discusses her motivation for taking the journey alone, along with her highs and lows and her learnings from her great adventure.
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