Rural Child Health Chats

Rural Child Health Chats

Hosted by: Rebecca Bradshaw

Catch up on the discussions Rebecca has with other experts, regular radio show contributions and much more!

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Episodes

Supporting Families Through Baby Wearing

In this episode, Rebecca chats with Anne—aka the Babywearing Physio—about all things baby carriers and how babywearing can support families through the early stages of parenting. From her beginnings as a rural physio...
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Why “Failure to Thrive” Needs to Go: Understanding Growth Charts Without Losing Confidence

In this episode of Rural Child Health Chats, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood and emotionally charged phrases in child health: “Failure to Thrive.” Rebecca, a rural mum and nurse, unpacks the chaos and...
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Supporting Families, Not Fixing Kids, Real Talk with Psychologist Emma Richards:

In this insightful episode, Bec from Rural Child Health sits down with psychologist Emma Richards, who brings not only professional expertise but lived experience as a parent of neurodivergent children. Together, they...
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Navigating Family Events with Kids Without Losing Your Sanity

In this episode, Rebecca dives into one of the most stressful parenting situations: family dinners and gatherings with little ones in tow. She talks about how to navigate generational parenting differences,...
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Two Blokes Chatting: Regional Healthcare Challenges

In this episode, we head “down to Jackson” — quite literally — to chat with Rebecca Bradshaw, rural child health nurse and founder of Rural Child Health, based near Roma, Queensland. This conversation dives deep into...
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Two Blokes Chatting: Road Trips, Kids & Staying Sane with Holiday Driving

In this lively and practical episode, the hosts connect with Rebecca Bradshaw from Rural Child Health to tackle one of the toughest holiday challenges: surviving long road trips with kids. From funny travel stories...
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Two Blokes Chatting - Navigating Specialist Referrals & Healthcare Choices

In this episode, the Two Blokes chat with Rebecca Bradshaw, a rural health expert, about the healthcare referral system in Australia — when you need a specialist, how referrals work, and what you can do to improve...
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People will always remember how you made them feel

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, Rebecca shares a pivotal childhood experience that planted the seed for her lifelong career in nursing. At just 10 years old, a broken arm led to an overnight hospital...
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Grant Writing Made Simple: How to Get Strategic, Get Ready & Get Funded with Liz Fleming from Grants Club

If you’ve ever wondered how to fund that new community oven, clubhouse flooring, or even bring in someone like me to support your team — this episode is for you. In this practical and jam-packed conversation, I sit...
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From Panic to Prepared: How to Handle Sick Kids with Confidence -with Penny from Sick Happens

In this episode, Rebecca from Rural Child Health sits down with Penny from Sick Happens — a seasoned peadiatric nurse, educator, and mum — to talk all things childhood illness. While Rebecca works primarily in the...
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Referral Roadmap: How to Make the Most of Health Professional Services for Your Child

Parenting in rural areas comes with its own unique challenges, especially when it comes to accessing health services for our kids. In today’s episode of Rural Child Health Chats, Rebecca talks us through the process...
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Planting the Seeds for Success: Growing Your Agri-Business with Paige Cross

In this episode, we dive into how farmers and agri-business owners can successfully pitch their ideas, diversify their operations, and set themselves up for sustainable growth. Our guest, Paige from Cross Country...
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