#432 Close To Home - a podcast by FBi Radio

A former nurse, who witnessed discrimination against HIV patients she treated, contracts the disease and begins experiencing discrimination herself. And a science journalist becomes the subject of her own bushfire reporting.

In this episode, boundaries between the professional and personal realm are completely dissolved.‘Role Reversal’ by Thomas PhillipsJan Waddell, a former nurse, contracted HIV through a needle stick injury in 2002. She had been treating HIV patients since the early ‘80s and had always been troubled by the amount of stigma they faced. When she began experiencing discrimination herself, she became an HIV educator and vocal anti-stigma advocate.



Producer: Thomas PhillipsSupervising producer: Lee Robinson

Music: ‘MDP 5’ by Skee Mask, ‘Never Rhythm Game’ by Nathan Micay, ‘Made of Air’ by Grouper, ‘Gra-Hovedvei’ by Blue Dot Sessions.‘Our Backyard is on Fire’ by Ivy ShihScience journalist Bianca Nogrady is no stranger to bushfires. But one year Bianca’s professional and personal life suddenly collided – when a bushfire arrived on her doorstep.



Producer: Ivy ShihSupervising producer: Sarah Mashman

Bianca recommends the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma, which has excellent mental health advice and resources for journalists on how to report on difficult topics, including natural disasters.

Visit: https://dartcenter.org/Music: ‘Semilanceata’ by Dr. Doctor , ‘Liquor Files-Pastel’ by Blue Dot Sessions, ‘1’ by Johnny Haway, ‘Aveu’ by Kai Engel, ‘Headwaters (Instrumental)’ by Chad Crouch, ‘Angle of light’ by David Hilowitz.
All The Best credits:Executive Producer: Ryan Pemberton

Victorian State Coordinator: Mell ChunHost: Maddy Macquine

Episode mix and compile: Julian WanCommunity Coordinators: Chloe Gillespie and Danni Stewart

SYN Community Coordinator: Lee RobinsonSocial Media Producers: Matilda Fay and Angela Moran

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