The Difference
The Difference
Podcast Description
The Difference is a podcast by and for support workers in mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hosted by Te Pou project lead Alexia Black, this four-episode series dives into the real experiences of support workers, sharing their stories with honesty, heart and humour.
Topics include using your lived experience in your mahi, worker wellbeing, and vicarious trauma, leadership, career pathways and workforce retention and the importance of reflective practice.
If you work in mental health and addiction services, or are interested in the work support works do, tune in!
This podcast series has been created by Te Pou, a national mental health and addiction workforce development agency in Aotearoa New Zealand. Additional resources are available at www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/strengthening-the-mental-health-and-addiction-support-workforce
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores significant themes relevant to support workers, including using lived experiences in their roles, worker wellbeing, vicarious trauma, leadership development, career pathways, workforce retention, and the importance of reflective practice. Specific episodes delve into individual stories like those of Izzy Young and James Huata discussing their challenges and healing within the community.
The Difference is a podcast by and for support workers in mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Hosted by Te Pou project lead Alexia Black, this four-episode series dives into the real experiences of support workers, sharing their stories with honesty, heart and humour.
Topics include using your lived experience in your mahi, worker wellbeing, and vicarious trauma, leadership, career pathways and workforce retention and the importance of reflective practice.
If you work in mental health and addiction services, or are interested in the work support works do, tune in!
This podcast series has been created by Te Pou, a national mental health and addiction workforce development agency in Aotearoa New Zealand. Additional resources are available at www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/strengthening-the-mental-health-and-addiction-support-workforce
“See people for who they are.”
Support work from a cultural lens
For many tāngata whai ora and whānau, support that is grounded in their own cultural values, worldview, and practices (such as kaupapa Māori and Pacific-led services) can lead to positive experiences and outcomes.
Join our wonderful guests Janifa Bhamji (Kāhui Tū Kaha) and Lydia Gafoi (Penina Trust), who share their perspectives and insights with host Alexia Black on support work from a cultural lens. An illuminating episode supported by a rich and beautiful kōrero that will inform and inspire you.
- Further resources for episode six – Please visit this link to learn more about support work from a cultural lens.
- Te Pou web page for support workers – Please visit the Te Pou website for information, links, and tips for support workers in mental health and addiction services in Aotearoa NZ.
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