SNACK
SNACK

SNACK

COTA Queensland

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Byte-sized inspiration for person-centred aged care.

We break down some of the big questions around what it really means to be person-centred, with insights from those in the know including people who use care services, care staff, and other experts in the field.

This podcast is for anyone who cares about doing care differently.  

 

Recent Episodes

S4E6: Kinship: A Family’s Voice
AUG 15, 2024
S4E6: Kinship: A Family’s Voice

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the idea of family responsibilities in caregiving. We look at the cultural and kinship duties that shape how caregiving works. We explore how traditions and values impact the caregiving relationship and how these responsibilities can strengthen connections between people.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11 MIN
S4E5: Cultural Protocols Across Regions Part 2
AUG 8, 2024
S4E5: Cultural Protocols Across Regions Part 2

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In these two episodes, we look at the unique customs in the Eastern and Western Torres Strait Island regions. We'll have interesting conversations with Torres Strait Islanders to help you understand the traditions, rituals, and social rules that shape interactions in each of these community segments.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5 MIN
S4E4: Cultural Protocols Across Regions Part 1
AUG 1, 2024
S4E4: Cultural Protocols Across Regions Part 1

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In these two episodes, we look at the unique customs in the Eastern and Western Torres Strait Island regions. We'll have interesting conversations with Torres Strait Islanders to help you understand the traditions, rituals, and social rules that shape interactions in each of these community segments.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6 MIN
S4E3: Food Adventures: Traditional meets Western
JUL 25, 2024
S4E3: Food Adventures: Traditional meets Western

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we dive into the world of Eastern and Western Torres Strait Islander food. We'll explore how traditional dishes are combined with Western (non-Indigenous) influences, uncovering the tastes, meanings, and sense of togetherness that come from sharing meals. This episode celebrates the way food is used to tell stories and connect cultures.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12 MIN
S4E2: Exploring Language and Identity
JUL 18, 2024
S4E2: Exploring Language and Identity

Cultural warning: EmPauR would like to advise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners that the following podcast may mention names of people who have gone before us into the stars and the dreaming.

 

In this episode, we take a closer look at the diverse languages spoken in the Torres Strait Eastern and Western regions. We talk about how they're crucial to cultural identity. By chatting with speakers, the podcast helps you understand the intricate web of languages that connect these communities and encourages a greater appreciation for our linguistic heritage.

 

EmpauR acknowledges the Gimuy-walubrra yiddi (Gimuy walaburra indinji) people whose traditional lands this podcast has been recorded on.

We pay our respects to the ongoing cultural connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to hold with the land, sea and wind.

 

Thank you to the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

The music is a Traditional Torres Strait Islander song and was played by a proud Torres Strait Islander man and well-loved family member, who is unfortunately no longer with us. 

Produced by: Podcast Editor - Jacob Traficante Productions

 

This season of SNACK has been produced by the EmPauR as part of the COTA Queensland Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12 MIN