Friday On My Mind is hosted by Craig Francis
Farhad Bandesh, who spent 6 years on Manus Island after escaping war and persecution in Kurdistan, followed by detention in Melbourne hotels after being evacuated under the Medivac program, talks to Craig Francis about his many years spent awaiting his freedom. He also describes how his art and his music helped him to survive, and updates on his latest ventures
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Brett Macdonald, co-founder of ‘Dry July’, talks to Craig Francis about the success of what started as an idea between mates and has grown into a major national fundraiser for various cancer charities. Brett also explains how to get involved and provides feedback from some of those who have taken on the challenge and participated in previous years.
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Geoff Bentley from Brighton Rotary talks to Craig Francis about the various programs which the charity organises to help local young people, as well as their fundraising events (including the forthcoming ‘Brighton Lunch’) which attract high profile guest speakers and generate significant amounts that go towards helping various charities. Geoff also explains how people can enjoy the social aspect of
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Tony Batt, President of the Hampton Neighbourhood Association, talks to Craig Francis about his team’s work in attempting to ensure that developments remain appropriate to Hampton’s character, and in fighting for modern up to date amenities for local residents.
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After 5 months of intense competition, it all came down to our three intrepid finalists battling it out for the highly sought after (?) Impossible Quiz trophy. Craig Francis puts John Bolton from Mensa, Gary Fiddes from Scotland and Liz Dawes from Connor’s Run through their paces, each with their own custom written jingle by loyal listener Una from Sandringham.
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Stephen Schmidtke, Executive Director of Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda, talks to Craig Francis about how listeners can get involved in helping the Mission in their vital work with the homeless and disadvantaged, Stephen also expands on the nature and extent of the homelessness crisis, which goes well beyond those living rough on the streets.
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