The Difference

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The Difference is a podcast by and for support workers in mental health and addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Te Pou project lead Alexia Black, this four-episode series dives into the real experiences of support workers, sharing their stories with honesty, heart and humour. Topics include using your lived experience in your mahi, worker wellbeing, and vicarious trauma, leadership, career pathways and workforce retention and the importance of reflective practice. If you work in mental health and addiction services, or are interested in the work support works do, tune in! This podcast series has been created by Te Pou, a national mental health and addiction workforce development agency in Aotearoa New Zealand. Additional resources are available at www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/strengthening-the-mental-health-and-addiction-support-workforce

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