The Valley Hub Stories

TVH Stories - Episode 29 - Julie and the defibrillator project

Hi! We are so happy to be sharing this incredible story of grassroots effort, energy, and passion with you today. Here, Julie shares the journey of a group of women chatting over coffee to the formation of an advocacy group for community defibrillators and how you can do the same in your community.               This is a positive story for your Thursday and we hope that in sharing, you will be inspired to take similiar actions in your geography. 
 
Have some thoughts? You can connect with us on socials @thevalleyhub_nv or email us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au 
 
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TVH Stories - Episode 28 - Laura Manning

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The Valley Hub Stories Podcast. 
Laura Manning from Owl Doula Services is our special guest on the pod today. Laura is a birth and death doula servicing the Nambucca Valley. A passionate advocate for person-centred decision making, Laura brings her gentle and calm nature to this conversation about life, love, and everything in between. 
A note that, in this episode, we chat about intricate details of birth and death. If you need support, you can reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14 
Chat with Laura here: Laura Manning
Other resources shared by Laura:
Denise Love - Death Doula
Birthing from within
Birth Time - the documentary
Connect with us @thevalleyhub_nv or reach out at info@thevalleyhub.com.au
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TVH Stories - Episode 27 - Chloe Mulvihill

Chloe Mulvihill is a 'Kind Mind'. This is a conversation with an inspiring and worldly woman who uses her own experiences as an anchor point to support others. In this episode, Chloe talks about her experience growing up local, recovering from an eating disorder, and her passion for supporting young women to 'take the pressure off'. This is a conversation worth sharing with the young people in your life. 
Connect with Chloe here: Kind Mind Naturopathy
Reach out to us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au or via our socials @thevalleyhub_nv. 

TVH Stories - 24 - Mel Howarth MGH Photography

Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The Valley Hub Stories. Today we`re chatting with Mel from MGH Photography. Mel is reasonably fresh to the Nambucca Valley, with a passion for capturing beautiful moments and encouraging women to see the beauty within themselves. The photographer chats about what it takes to create a comfortable boudoir session, her professional achievements, and her latest exciting project. 
Note, this episode contains mentions of nudity. Parental discretion is advised. 
If you`d like to contact us, reach out to info@thevalleyhub.com.au or connect with us on socials @thevalleyhub_nv.
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TVH Stories - Episode 23 - Rotary

Thanks for joining us for another episode of The Valley Hub Stories Pod! Today we are privileged to bring you this conversation with Jill Ashley and Dave Banks from Nambucca Valley Rotary. Jill and Dave and incredible humans in their own right, both contributing to the community in a myriad of ways. We hope this episode adequately shares the diverse work of Rotary in the Nambucca Valley and leaves you curious about how you too could assist. 
If you'd like to share your story, you can reach out to us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au or connect with us on socials @thevalleyhub_nv.
 
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TVH Stories - Episode 22 - Jessica Nash

We hope you enjoy this episode of The Valley Hub Stories podcast. A quick note to let you know that there are mentions of infant loss and perinatal mental health challenges contained in this discussion. If you find this distressing, we invite you to reach out to a loved one or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. 
Jessica is a great advocate for birthing and postnatal change. A beacon of knowledge and experience, Jessica brings her unique lens to the perinatal period, encouraging women to be informed of their options, create a safe space for getting to know their baby, and educating partners on how best embrace their new normal. This is a great conversation for women, along with health providers alike. 
Reach out to us if you have a story to share @thevalleyhub_nv or contact us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au. 
 
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TVH Stories - Episode 21 - Shelley Schembri on Legacy

Shelley Schembri joins us on the pod today as chat all things Legacy. This conversation covers everything from history to purpose, plus some of the challenges faced by those who have served our country. If you find any of the content in this episode distressing, please reach out to Lifeline on 13 11 14. 
You can connect with Legacy on 02 6568 1344. Keep an eye out for the team in town this month as they fundraise to continue their efforts. 
Did you enjoy this episode? Reach out to us to let us know what you think via our socials @thevalleyhub_nv, or email us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au 
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TVH Stories - Episode 20 - Tamara McWilliam on all things The Valley Hub

Welcome to a special episode of The Valley Hub Stories Pod. Today our Business Manager, Tamara McWilliam, walks you through all things Hub history, plus our future plans. If you're curious about where we come from, what we're doing, and what happens next, this episode is for you. 
Find out what The Valley Hub can do for you. Connect with us on our socials @thevalleyhub_nv, or email us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au 
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TVH Stories - Episode 19 - Trudi Hayes

Welcome to episode 19 of The Valley Hub Stories Podcast. We are excited to bring you this conversation with local Mental Health Social Worker, Business Owner, and NFP Director, Trudi Hayes. This is a conversation of enlightenment, connection, and experience. You could say, finding meaning. We hope you enjoy this episode and would love to hear what you think. You can reach out to us via our socials @thevalleyhub_nv or email us at info@thevalleyhub.com.au 
 
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TVH Stories - Episode 18 - Raja Saad at Celebee

Welcome back to The Valley Hub Stories podcast. This week, we chat with Raja Saad about all things NDIS. Living abroad as Covid swept the world, Raja talks about the experience of coming back to Australia, reestablishing on the Mid North Coast, and finding his feet in the world of NDIS. Raja has some great insights as a service provider, and we invite you to connect with him on Socials if you would like to know more. 
Let us know what you think of this episode, connect with us @thevalleyhub_nv. 
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