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EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In Crisis

Empowering Parents In Crisis

EPIC Conversations Podcast explores the real challenges parents and carers face when supporting young people through mental health struggles or risky, even life-threatening, behaviours. Each episode features meaningful discussions with guest speakers who bring lived experience, professional insights, and practical strategies. Our goal is to equip parents, carers, and those working with young people with tools, knowledge, and hope — so they can better support both their young people and

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16:35

Understanding School Can't

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2025/10/30

Madeleine chats with Tiffany Westphal from School Can’t Australia about what happens when a young person finds it too hard to attend school. Tiffany shares her lived experience as a parent, the common challenges families face, and how peer support can make all the difference. Together, they explore advocacy, self-care, and the importance of understanding that parents are not alone in this journey.To view the episode transcript, go to the EPIC Website at

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20:22

Depression & Anxiety Panel Discussion

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2024/02/22

Episode eight of EPIC Conversations is a panel discussion relating to depression and anxiety in young people and strategies for parents to understand and support them. Led by Siba from EPIC, we gain insight from Ryan Usher from Headspace, Anthony Rigney from KYDS and Sarah from The Northern Centre. This episode is the second in a series of 4 podcasts created from the Parent Support Online Expo webinar held in November last year (2023).Organisations present for the expo were: The Northern

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28:04

Introduction to local support organisations in...

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2024/02/06

Episode seven of EPIC Conversations is an introduction to 10 of the local youth and family support organisations in the Northern Sydney Region. It is the first in a series of 4 podcasts created from the Parent Support Online Expo webinar held in November last year (2023). In this episode, you will hear from: The Northern Centre Mission Australia KYDS Youth Services SDECC - Sydney Drug Education Counselling Centre Headspace Chatswood Streetwork Youth Up Front School Wellbeing Representative - B2B

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41:30

Burnout with Lifeline

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2023/03/21

Episode six of EPIC Conversations we talk with Fay Bird from Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury Sydney and address the topic of burnout. Burnout is now being discussed more often following everyone’s experience with COVID lockdowns and isolations. However, it’s not only connected with COVID. It’s now more broadly spoken about in terms of work, school, and it’s definitely a side effect of living with a teenager in crisis. For the full transcript go to this EPIC Conversations web page here

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33:44

Gambling & Young People with Gamble Aware

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2022/11/16

Episode five of EPIC Conversations addresses the topic of gambling and young people. We invited Cathy Ellis, Community Linker from Gamble Aware, to speak on this topic. Cathy shines the light on the issues that contribute to youth gambling, how common youth gambling is and how parents and carers can support young people who are engaging with gambling. For the full transcript go to this EPIC Conversations web page HERE

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29:28

School Student Support Officer Role

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2022/11/12

Episode four of EPIC Conversations is an interview with Sam, a school student support officer. We discuss the supports that may be available within your teenager’s school and how parents and carers can work together with schools to support teens when challenges arise. For the full transcript go to this EPIC Conversations web page HERE

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32:32

Eating Disorders with the Butterfly Foundation

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2022/11/12

Episode 3 of EPIC Conversations features Helen Bird from The Butterfly Foundation to discuss how parents/carers can support their young person affected by an eating or body image disorder. The Butterfly Foundation is recognised in Australia as a leading expert in concerns related to eating disorders and self image. The full transcript and contact details for the Butterfly Foundation can be found on this EPIC Conversations web page HERE

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24:21

Self harm and suicide ideation with Man Anchor

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2022/11/12

Episode two, EPIC invited Steven Gamble from Man Anchor to shed some light on the topic of self-harm and suicide ideation in relation to young people. The full episode transcript and how to connect with Man Anchor, go to the EPIC Conversation Self harm and suicide ideation page HERE

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21:50

Alcohol & other drugs with SDECC

EPIC Conversations for Parents & Carers of Teens In... ·

2022/11/12

Episode one of EPIC Conversations addresses the topic of awareness surrounding teens and alcohol and other drugs. We invited Vivienne Li, drug and alcohol counsellor and group coordinator from the Sydney Drug Education Counselling Centre to speak on this topic. For the full transcript, contact information for SDECC, go to the podcast page on the EPIC website HERE

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