BACK IN MY DAY PODCAST
Helping individuals and families make sense of the aged care journey. We’re here to share expert advice and real-life stories straight from residents, giving you the tools and insights you need to feel confident and informed every step of the way.
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About the podcast
Welcome to Back In My Day – we’re more than just a podcast. We understand the complexity and emotional journey involved in navigating the aged care process, whether it’s for a loved one or for yourself. Our platform was created to offer advice and share stories from aged care professionals, clinical experts, care staff, and residents themselves.
At Back In My Day, we celebrate the life stories and valuable lessons of our resident stars, while also providing important aged care information, practical tips, expert advice, and essential questions to ask from those delivering exceptional care in some of Australia’s most respected aged care homes.
Brought to you by E4 Recruitment, we’ve been connecting aged care workers with leading facilities across Australia for years. Now, we’ve poured our knowledge and experience into this platform to create a one-stop destination for guidance, helping to simplify what can often be an overwhelming and stressful decision-making process.
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OUR GUESTS
Reg
Born: Dulwich Hill, Australia
Occupation: Plumber, Foreman of building site, Architectural Drawer
Passionate about: His family
One key memory: Received a letter from the King of England for his centenarian anniversary earlier this year. Also received a letter for my 60th wedding anniversary.
Series 2, Episode 5
Joyce
Born: Albury, Australia
Occupation: Worked in an accountant’s office
Passionate about: Travelling
One key memory: The first time I got on a plane, I would love to relive that. It was a small plane from Bathurst then another to Orange, mum babysat, I was well into my 30s.
Series 2, Episode 4
Maureen
Born: England, UK
Occupation: Nurse in the British Army
Passionate about: Travel
One key memory: A colombus monkey appearing at her window in a Boarding School in Kenya!
Series 2, Episode 2
Mohini
Born: Sri Lanka
Occupation: Lawyer
Passionate about: Buddhism
One key memory: Australian Cricket team coming to Sri Lanka as a child
Series 2, Episode 3
Christine
Born: Yorkshire, England
Occupation: Organisational and L&D Manager
Passionate about: Reading, playing scrabble, travel, knitting, watching movies, discussing various topics, mental health and my lovely cat sparkle.
One key memory: Arriving at Annesley Care Home, the first day they had a party with a belly dancer. I wondered what I’d got myself into!
Series 2, Episode 1
Mabel
Occupation: Mother
One key memory: Walking over the Sydney Harbour Bridge the day it was built.
Series 1, Episode 7
Bob
Born: Paramatta, Australia
Occupation: Truck driver
Passionate about: Used to swim and play a lot of golf
One key memory: Getting bit by a redback spider when younger!
Series 1, Episode 6
Al
Born: Yorkshire, UK
Occupation: Comedian
Passionate about: Comedy shows, and travelling (has worked on cruise ships across the world)
One key memory: Going to Nepal and visiting a school where he was called the ‘Australian father’, after supporting Nepalese students with housing.
Series 1, Episode 5
Beatrice
Born: Bondi, Australia
Occupation: Architect
Passionate about: Being social, first to put a hand up to go on trips organised by aged care facility.
One key memory: Passing an exam (to everyone’s surprise) to enter a prestigious school.
Series 1, Episode 4
Carl
Born: Leicestershire, UK
Occupation: Engineer, British Telecom
Passionate about: Travel
One key memory: Taking up cruises later in life, going to Japan and sailing to the furthest point in Europe.
Series 1, Episode 3
Sarah
Born: Cornwall, England
Occupation: Supplying English antique jewellery across Australia
Passionate about: Theatre, reading French poetry, driving around the countryside and enjoying the constant changes
One key memory: I was spotted by the BBC to be photographed for my bone structure (face), but my mother said certainly not.
Series 1, Episode 2
Richard
Born: Chesterfield, UK
Occupation: Architect
Passionate about: Art (I still draw), and soccer/football (I used to play).
One key memory: When I was 26 years old I hitchhiked back to England to discover where I was from.
Series 1, Episode 1
WANT TO BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST?
We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re an aged care leader, a caregiver, a registered nurse, a resident, or a family member, your story matters. We’re on a mission to shed light on the aged care journey – answering questions, clearing up doubts, and sharing heartfelt moments through real stories and experiences. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, please don’t hesitate to register your interest by filling out the application form below. Let’s create something meaningful together!
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