YChats
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Featuring real-life stories from young people across Western Australia, together with a mix of high profile personalities and professional speakers to offer practical support and advice.
YChats has been created following focus groups with young people across the state where they identified the need for a safe space for them to talk through their own lived experiences as well as hear from experts on how best to navigate difficult times and situations.
YMCA WA's aim is to start conversations about those topics people often find difficult to discuss, whilst removing stigmas.
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Episodes
31: Youth Radio Is Not Dead
March 28, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBEver wondered what happens when young people take the reins of media creation? Join us on a captivating journey with Isaac, the visionary behind Youth Jam Radio, as we explore how this youth-led platform is revolutionising the airwaves. From the genesis of the idea to navigating challenges and fostering community support, discover how Youth Jam Radio is empowering young voices and reshaping the media landscape. Isaac recognised a need in his community for a platform that empowered himself...
30: All Voices Have Value
March 01, 2024 00:35 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWelcome to YChats in 2024! With a facelift and continued passion for amplifying the stories of young people, in this kick-off episode, YChats host Maeson chats to an incredible youth advocate from Northam in Western Australia - Joshua Patrick. Josh, like many young people today, has a had difficult journey. But at the same time, some incredible opportunities that through his own courage and determination, and the skills and experiences he has gained in life, he’s been able to seize and ...
What does Meaningful Work look like for young people? Global Youth Survey!!
December 12, 2023 00:52 - 6 minutes - 7.4 MBDid you know that 3/4 young people lack the skills needed for employment? Did you know that a 15-year-old can expect to have 17 jobs across 5 different industries? Did you know that 40% of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year? We dream of a world where all youth have access to dignified, meaningful, and purposeful work. To achieve that dream, we need to understand the opinions and experiences of young people. The Y Australia and Deloitte have teamed up to...
28. Why does the need for queer activism still exist?
June 30, 2023 02:41 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn the last episode of YChats host Maeson spoke to Ashara Wills from Let's Queer the Air, all about IDAHOBIT - what it is, what it means, and how we can all show up to support the LGBTQIA+ community. To continue this conversation, Maeson spoke to three LGBTQIA+ advocates from across Australia who shared their connections to the LGBTQIA+ community and activism, their thoughts on why the need for queer activism still exists, and their messages as we work towards a just and inclusive world. ...
27. What is IDAHOBIT?
May 17, 2023 01:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBEvery year on May 17th we celebrate the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, the day that homosexuality was declassified as a mental illness by the World Health Organisation. In this special episode, Maeson chats with Ashara Wills of Let's Queer the Air, to clear the air on what this day means, it's significance, and how we can all show up to support the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode will be part one of two in our IDAHOBIT series, so keep an ey...
26. What's it like working in the music industry?
April 28, 2023 03:14 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like working in the music industry? Or how you can get into it as a young person? Check out this week’s episode of YChats to find out! This episode we throw it back to our previous host of the podcast, Alana who chats with Brodie of Y HQ and Heaps Cool Music. Brodie gives a behind-the-scenes look into the music industry, telling us how she started working in the industry and giving advice to young people considering a career in it themselves. Y Chats - ...
25. Why do we need youth voice?
February 24, 2023 07:14 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBYChat's is back! After a long hiatus, a little rebranding, and a new host - your favourite podcast is back with a new episode. In this episode, we're asking why - Why do we need youth voice? New host Maeson talks to two young people about their experience in advocacy, young people's place in decision-making, and the barriers we face to having our voices heard. This episodes guests are Alicia from Perth, WA, and Remi from Ballarat, Victoria. Alicia is a third year university student ...
24. Stamping out sexual violence
July 14, 2021 06:58 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBTrigger warning: sexual assault This week Alana sits down with psychology student and cofounder of Young Women Against Sexual Violence (YWASV), Joey Lim. Joey talks about her choice to start YWASV after experiencing sexual violence with the goal of creating a safe space for women to share their stories of sexual violence, to know they are not alone, to be supported and believed, whilst encouraging the community to reflect on what healthy relationships look like. Young Women Against Sex...
23. Body Image Unfiltered
June 28, 2021 06:45 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBMost of us experience poor body image at some stage. This week, Alana sits down with Director of Higher Degrees (Coursework) at UWA and a body image activist Dr Marilyn Bromberg to chat all things body image, how our expectations of our bodies have been impacted by social media, and what needs to change. If you’re struggling with body image, know that you’re not alone. If you need someone to talk to, you can reach Lifeline on 13 11 14.
22. Are you being tracked online? Spoiler alert: yes
June 03, 2021 06:29 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWould you delete TikTok if you knew some big company had access to your data? Would you even care if that happened? This week Alana sits down with app developer and data expert Alexander Karan to chat all things data, what it means and why you should care about it.
21. Self stigma in LGBTQIA+ young people
May 17, 2021 03:44 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBToday Alana is joined by queer young person, provisional psychologist and PhD student at Telethon Kids Institute Dylan Gilbey and Head of the Early Neurodevelopment and Mental Health team at the Telethon Kids Institute Amy Finlay-Jones, to chat about self stigma experienced by young LGBTQIA+ people and how self compassion can combat it. Self stigma survey: bit.ly/selfstigma Telethon Kids Institute mindful self-compassion for LGBTIQIA+ youth study: www.telethonkids.org.au/projects/MSC/ Q...
20. Gender Equality is Everyone's Issue
April 12, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBWe're back with season three of YChats! This episode, Alana sat down with other women to talk about how issues such as the gender pay gap and sexual assault are still impacting women today. Resources: 1800RESPECT National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Helpline - 1800 737 732 Women’s Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 007 339 Women’s Legal Aid Service - 9272 8800 Women’s Health and Family Services - 6330 5400 Sexual Assault Resource Centre - 1800 199 888 ...
19. What career is right for you?
October 29, 2020 04:25 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MBWe’re coming to the end of the year when we are being asked to make some big decisions about our future and career. It’s perfectly okay not to know exactly what you want to do but we've got the tools to help make it clearer! We're joined by Kendal Drew, Director at Strategic Career Management and a qualified professional career development practitioner. Resources
18. What makes a relationship toxic?
October 01, 2020 03:40 - 40 minutes - 56 MBWe're talking to Laima Kuliukas, a highly skilled psychologist, all about how to nuture the good relationships in your life and navigate the toxic ones. Resources: 1800 Respect
17. How to ask R U OK?
September 10, 2020 06:07 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIt’s September 10 which means it’s R U OK Day – our yearly reminder to connect with the people around you and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. Young person Chloe shares her story about bullying and how people reaching out helped her. Rob Tiller, mental health counsellor, shares practical ways to ask people "are you okay?
16. Exploring Trans, Gender Identity and the Binary
August 20, 2020 06:43We're speaking about transgender, gender identity and sex. Kai Schweizer is a sexologist and LGBTIQA+ specialist, and transperson sharing his lived experiences, along with Sam Winter, clinician, researcher and teacher working in the field of trans health, wellbeing and rights. Resources Transfolk of WA https://www.transfolkofwa.org/ Lifeline https://www.lifeline.org.au/ 13 11 14
15. Adrian Eagle on Life and Suicide
July 23, 2020 07:59 - 45 minutes - 62 MBAussie hip hop legend Adrian Eagle sat down with Alana to speak openly about battling his mental demons and launching his career in the music biz.
14. Burning Questions About Cannabis
July 02, 2020 04:39 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBWe're talking about the green stuff. Kush, weed, grass, whatever you want to call it, today we're talking about the good, bad, and changing laws around Cannabis. Joining us is Sharlene Mavor, a medical scientist and founder/managing director of charity Medical Cannabis Research Australia.
Feel Good Friday
June 26, 2020 07:41 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBIt's Feel Good Friday at YChats! We're speaking to Nicole Comelli from YMCA Victoria about how she helped her cohort of volunteers feel connected during COVID-19 isolation.
13. Do you know who you're talking to online?
June 11, 2020 03:16 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBSo you're sending nudes or meeting up with people you met online? Cool but there's a smart way to do it! Young people have autonomy over their own decisions but there's a way to do these things safely. Phil Doorgachurn, YMCA Australia's Executive Manager for Safeguarding, speaks with Alana about how to make safe choices online and look after yourself. eSafety Commission: https://www.esafety.gov.au/report
12. How Domestic Violence is Magnified by COVID-19
May 05, 2020 02:58 - 25 minutes - 35 MBRight now we’re all being told to stay home for our physical health due to COVID-19 but for some, home is not a safe place to be. So what can you do to keep yourself safe in that situation? Rita is a Neuropsychotherapist who has worked as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner/Family Court Advocate/Supervisor and Clinical Practice Trainer in the Family Law Services field for over 14 years and is a Family Domestic Violence Specialist working with both victims and perpetrators. She's shari...
Bonus Content Breathe In, Breathe Out
December 24, 2019 04:35 - 4 minutes - 5.6 MBLet counsellor and psychologist, Chantelle Botha, guide you in this breathing exercise to centre your self and practice the art of mindfulness.
10. Mind full or Mindful?
December 12, 2019 05:08 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBIs your mind full or are you mindful? We've spoken a lot about mental health and on this episode of YChats, counsellor and psychologist Chantelle Botha, focuses on the practice of being mindful, defining what it is and giving practical exercises and methods to get started. Calm App: https://www.calm.com/ Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/
9. The Impacts of Domestic Violence
November 28, 2019 03:03 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThe impacts of domestic violence can be serious and long lasting, affecting an individual’s health, wellbeing and relationships. November 25 was the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and marked the beginning of the annual 16 days in WA Stop Violence Against Women campaign. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 16 men in Australia have experienced physically or sexual violence from a current or previous cohabiting pa...
8. Connecting the world through stories
November 14, 2019 06:06 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBThere are so many young people who are creating and inspiring change. Marcus Wong is a young photographer and filmmaker who is connecting the world through storytelling. This year he was awarded WA Young Volunteer of the Year for the amazing work he has been doing. Alana sits down with him to discuss his volunteering journey and the impact he has created.
7. Why Feeling Valued is Important for Mental Health
October 31, 2019 02:18 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBOctober is Mental Health Awareness Month so Alana sat down with Chris Harris, Psychologist and Senior Manager of Services, Development and Innovation at Youth Focus, to talk about suicide prevention and the importance of feeling valued and belonging. Youth Focus: https://youthfocus.com.au Reach Out: https://au.reachout.com/
6. Noelle Martin's Fight Against Deepfakes
October 17, 2019 01:33 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBSix years ago, after discovering sexual predators had stolen photos of her from social media and edited them onto pornographic images, Noelle Martin, bravely spoke out about her experience – and continues to, despite the abuse escalating after she shared her experience publicly. Her activism has led to new laws that criminalise image-based sexual abuse across Australia and earlier this year she was awarded 2019 WA Young Australian of the Year. No-one anywhere else in the world has campaigned...
5. Raegan Lei shares her story
October 03, 2019 00:54 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBAlana sits down with young person Raegan Lei who shares her story of living with someone dealing with mental health issues. This episode talks about suicide so listen at your discretion. If you are struggling with your mental wellbeing there are many resources you can access. Lifeline: 13 11 14 or https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Youth Focus: https://youthfocus.com.au/
4. Coping strategies for mental wellbeing with Colin
September 19, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBTalking about mental health can be hard but your friends are there to listen and support you. That's why when Alana sat down to talk about coping with mental health issues, she couldn't think of anyone better than her friend Colin. He's been implementing strategies to cope with his mental health issues for the past ten years and here he shares his experiences and what works for him. If you are struggling, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
3. Sexual Health with Dr Yes
September 06, 2019 04:34 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBAlana sits down with med student Hannah from Dr Yes to ask the questions young people want answered about STI's, contraception and porn. Resources provided by Hannah: Dr Yes: https://dryes.com.au/ Sexual Health Quarters: https://shq.org.au/ Youth Friendly Doctors: https://www.amawa.com.au/public-community-health/in-the-community/listofyouthfriendlydoctors/ AMA: https://www.amawa.com.au/
2. Noah shares his story
August 21, 2019 07:38 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBNoah, 17, joins Alana to share his lived experiences of coming out as gay to his family and dealing with the trauma of sexual assault. We speak about sensitive topics that could be triggering. Discretion is advised. If you are looking for more information or someone to reach out to, these resources are readily available. Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Ask Izzy: https://askizzy.org.au/ Reach Out: https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support Join the conver...
2. Noah shares his story
August 21, 2019 07:38 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBNoah, 17, joins Alana to share his lived experiences of coming out as gay to his family and dealing with the trauma of sexual assault. We speak about sensitive topics that could be triggering. Discretion is advised. If you are looking for more information or someone to reach out to, these resources are readily available. Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Ask Izzy: https://askizzy.org.au/ Reach Out: https://au.reachout.com/articles/sexual-assault-support Join the conver...
1. Addiction
August 08, 2019 01:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBTrish Hitchins of Palmerston Perth (https://www.palmerston.org.au/) joins Alana to discuss just what addiction is. She gives practical tips on how to recognise it and take steps to overcome addiction. If you are looking for more information or someone to reach out to, these resources are readily available. Headspace: https://headspace.org.au/ Mission Australia Youth: https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/ Ask Izzy: https://askizzy.org.au/ Perth Inner City Youth Service: https://picy...