Narelle Fraser Interviews

Deb didn't choose quiet, unassuming roles as a NSW Policewoman, her roles have included Crime Scene Officer, Child Protection Register, Domestic Violence Sergeant at Dubbo ('The Wiild West' as she describes it), & Custody Sergeant. She's worked in remote NSW which included policing an indigenous mission, something she admits she was completely unprepared for. She's seen all sides of policing - the good which was great, but the bad which she found incredibly distressing & disturbing. In her role with the Child Protection Register she saw a level of depravity she'd never seen before & as a result, everyone became a threat to her children. After 20+ years, Deb "lost it" one day & never returned. She has had stints of weeks-at-a-time in a mental health facility but credits those stays with helping her re-connect with a kinder world, a more peaceful world & with a Bachelor of Criminology under her belt, she now helps some of the states most troubled offenders. And to think she wasn't sure if her story would be interesting enough!!!

Support Services include:
BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 (NSW Health's 24/7 statewide FREE service linking people with NSW Health mental health services
Emerge & See NSW m: 0491 020 061 e: info@emergeandsee.org.au (Peer led mental health charity for NSW & ACT emergency service personnel & their families)
Phoenix Australia (assists in Posttraumatic Mental Health) 1800 329 191
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Ivy Jensen is a true crime tragic & relishes in her role as a journalist in regional Victoria. Her values & ethics remain the most important part of her role & feels passionate about her responsibility to report the matters she covers fairly, truthfully & accurately with compassion & care for not only those personally affected by the story she's writing, but also for those reading those stories. Ivy attended the Victorian premiere of my documentary The Policewoman in Echuca & her review gained front page status which is testament to her incredible gift as a journalist. Her passion for true crime is never far away & bubbles just below the surface!!

Website detailing information about The Policewoman including screening times/places etc can be found at: www.thepolicewoman.com.au
The Riverine Herald - www.riverineherald.com.au
The Campaspe News - www.campaspenews.com.au

Support Services include:
BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
Victims of Crime Helpline1800 819 817 or text 0427 767 891
Hrs: 8am-7pm Monday to Friday
8am-5pm Saturday, Sunday & public holidays

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Andrew 'Atto' Atkinson never wanted to go on leave, he loved Policing that much. Atto spent 16 of his 28yr career working at the Technical Surveillance Unit, watching & following our most dangerous criminals, creeping into their houses to install listening devices with him & his colleagues risking their lives at every job.

During his career, Atto undertook a number of international secondments with United Nations to East Timor & Iraq. During his East Timor secondment in 2001 Atto was stabbed & in early 2002 he was diagnosed with PTSI. Atto lived in denial & was deployed to Iraq in 2004 & back to East Timor in 2006. Admitting or even thinking about having been diagnosed with a mental illness wasn’t an option & as unwell as Atto was, his panacea was his work – he loved just about every minute of it. He breathed it, cherished it, valued it & couldn’t get enough of it until 2019 when Atto found the courage to face the fact, he was very mentally unwell. Atto has endured some tough times since 2019, including being diagnosed with epilepsy, but then he met Sophie & she has changed his world.

Support Services include:
Police Veterans Victoria e: contact@policeveteransvic.org.au
BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
The Black Dog Institute Clinic 02 9382 2991 or Reception (02) 9382 4530 e: clinic@blackdog.org.au
Mens HelpLine 1300 78 99 78
Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team: 1800 022 222
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WARNING: In today's podcast we discuss issues around paedophilia,
Justin is an expert when it comes to media - he's an author, broadcaster & journalist who works for outlets such as Herald Sun, ABC Radio, Channel 7 & sky news. He is like a dog with a bone when it comes to highlighting problems within our legal system & the number of 'soft' sentences given by our courts.. Justin relates a concerning situation with the CEO of a Basketball Club here in Victoria who managed to keep secret, his serious sex offending & the pathetic response when his offending was discovered. Justin shares his thoughts on other issues including character references, working with children legislation & what needs to be done to keep our children safe from paedophiles. You might need to take a long walk after listening to us!!

Support services include;
BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
The Orange Door (Western Melb: 1800 271 045) Brimbank Melton 1800 271 046)
Mens HelpLine 1300 78 99 78
Victims of Crime Helpline: 1800 819 817 or Text: 0427 767 891
1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
Community Legal Centres: 9652 1501
Victorian Legal Aid: 1300 792 387
Court Network: 1800 571 239
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service: 1800 064 865
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Craig Heslop is Chief Executive Officer & Board Member of Buddy Up Australia, an organisation who's mission is to ensure those who served their country or community are given the respect & support by the people who relied upon them. He was a member of New Zealand Police for many years where he thought outside the square when dealing with youth & organised crime figures & those who fall prey to the often smart & charasmatic 'recruiters'. Craig became frustrated with a legal system which he likened to a fishing trip - catching & releasing offenders, catching them again & releasing them again. His ideas proved successful but ultimately it was decided the money was more relevant elsewhere.

Buddy Up Australia contact details:
1300 030 354
P O Box 611 Hillarys WA 6923
e: info@buddyupaustralia.org

Support services include;
BeyondBlue: 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Mens HelpLine 1300 78 99 78
Phoenix Australia (assists in Posttraumatic Mental Health) 1800 329 191
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