In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Gemma, a proud Aboriginal mum of three and survivor of years of domestic violence. After her tenth and final attempt to leave, Gemma arrived at a refuge and found an It’s in the Bag waiting on the bed, an act of kindness that gave her hope in her darkest moment.

Gemma shares her story of fleeing danger, rebuilding her life from the ground up, studying social work, and now working for a community organisation built on the belief of mob working for mob. Today, she helps others find safety, dignity and belonging, and even gets to hand out It’s in the Bag donations to women walking the path she once did.

This is a conversation about survival, healing, cultural strength, and how one bag can change a life (and a community).

You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag

Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/

Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.

Follow Share the Dignity's journey:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/

You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustralia

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In this powerful episode, Rochelle sits down with Miranda a survivor of domestic violence whose life was upended by fear, control and manipulation. Amongst multiple attempts to escape, custody battles, and doing everything she could to protect her children, it was a simple It’s in the Bag donation that reminded her that she mattered.

Miranda shares the subtle red flags she learned to dismiss, the generational patterns she fought to break, and the moment the tote bag filled with essentials helped her feel seen again.
This is a story of resilience, community, and how small acts of generosity can have a big impact on someone's life.

You can learn more about the It's in the Bag here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/itsinthebag
Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/
Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.

Follow Share the Dignity's journey:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignityInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustralia

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Kylie King, former Albury Council mayor, current councillor, and passionate advocate for community wellbeing. From her unexpected leap from motorsport journalism into local government, to leading the charge on menstrual equity in Albury, Kylie shares why council support is critical in breaking down stigma and ensuring access to period products for those in need. Together, they explore the power of data, the importance of small wins, and how local leaders can create lasting change.

You can learn more about the Council Cares here - https://www.sharethedignity.org.au/end-period-poverty/council-cares

Another Bloody Podcast is hosted by Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay aka 'Pad Lady'. You can find her on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-courtenay-6769156b/

Share the Dignity is an Australian charity ensuring vulnerable women, girls and people who menstruate have access to period products and essential items when they need them. Through our Dignity Drives, It’s in the Bag campaign and ongoing advocacy, we provide vital products while pushing for lasting change to achieve menstrual equity in Australia.

Follow Share the Dignity's journey:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharethedignity

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharethedignityaustralia/

You can find everything else here - https://linktr.ee/sharethedignityaustralia

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.