The Quicky

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In Part Two of this special investigation, The Quicky speaks to four children aged between 6 and 16 to find out what they are really thinking and feeling about Covid-19, especially those who remain in lockdown with their families. We also speak with a paediatric epidemiologist working at one of Sydney's most impacted hospitals to find out just how many children are being admitted with serious COVID-19 symptoms, and how concerned we should be for all kids as the pandemic continues. Do you want to know how to keep kids safe online? Introducing the Safe on Social Toolkit: the digital ‘survival kit’ of everything parents and teachers need to know to keep kids safe on social media right now. Get the toolkit now at www.safeonsocialtoolkit.com CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Tilly - Aged 6 Harper - Aged 11 Lilly & Charlotte - Aged 16 Professor Ben Marais - Senior Clinical Academic at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, and Deputy Director of the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the first of a two-part special looking at how families are coping with the ongoing pandemic, especially those who remain in lockdown. In Part One, The Quicky speaks to a number of parents, including a doctor and a psychologist to hear in their own words what the impact of seemingly endless restrictions has been, and what we can do to when we feel like we aren't coping. If you are experiencing parental burnout and need some support, you can join the Parental Burnout Facebook group, or speak to our expert guest Hélène Gatland. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Anastasia - Mother to two young children, who is also working full-time from home alongside her partner Dr Angela - Sydney doctor, and mum to a one year old child who is currently in day care Cathy - Mother to twin 16-year-old girls, who is concerned for their long-term wellbeing in lockdown Hélène Gatland - Award-winning international psychologist, family coach, childcare educator, and nanny Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Taliban regained control in Afghanistan, there has been grave concern for women and children who were grossly mistreated during the militant group's last rule, during which they implemented strict Sharia law, but what exactly is it? The Quicky speaks to an expert in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies to find out where Sharia Law comes from, its different interpretations, and why the brutality of the Taliban is not for the vast majority Muslims a genuine reflection of their faith or beliefs. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Raihan Ismail - ARC DECRA Fellow & Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University in Canberra. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the worst things about cCOVID-19 restrictions is that it can restrict our ability to hit the gym or partake in the team sports we love, but there are some pandemic-safe alternatives to benefit your mind and body, like running. If you're not a natural runner the thought of it can be daunting, so The Quicky is speaking to a dedicated runner and a physiotherapist to find our how you can safely take up this hobby and learn to love pounding the pavement. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Chelsea McLaughlin - Senior Entertainment Writer at Mamamia and dedicated, long-term runner Chloe de Winter - Qualified Physiotherapist and founder of Go Chlo Pilates, a premium Pilates platform offering classes for every 'body' that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qantas has released an emotional new ad depicting a number of people getting ready for the their first post-covid trip overseas, which had many of us in floods of tears thinking about what we have been missing since Australia's international border closed. But it is the timing of this ad that has caused the most intrigue, with many people wondering if it means the Government is planning to reopen the border sometime soon? The Quicky speaks to an international travel journalist and a Federal Minister to find out whether we really will be 'flying away' in the not-too-distant future. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dan Tehan - Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Chris Chamberlin - International business travel journalist and Associate Editor of Executive Traveller Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With no end in sight to Australia's current lockdowns and restrictions, it seems some of our political leaders are trying to shift our focus away from daily case numbers, and concentrate more on vaccination rates and what 'living with Covid' might look like. But what about states like WA and Queensland where no serious outbreaks have occurred for a long time, are they living in a fantasy that they can stay Covid-free forever, or should the rest of the country be trying to get back to zero cases? The Quicky speaks to an epidemiologist, a political reporter, and a public policy expert to find out whether eliminating Covid-19 is possible or just political spin, and what life might be like if this virus simply never goes away. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Dr Meru Sheel - Global health researcher and an infectious diseases epidemiologist with expertise in public health emergencies, emerging infectious and vaccine-preventable diseases, based at the Australian National University in Canberra Jane Norman - Federal political reporter based in the ABC's Parliament House bureau Tim Soutphommasane - Professor of Practice (Sociology and Political Theory), and Director, Culture Strategy at the University of Sydney Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been more than a week since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, after two decades of the United States and their allies, including Australia trying to create peace and stability. Footage captured by those on the ground shows just how chaotic the situation is as thousands of people desperately try to flee, but what is our Government doing to help, especially those Afghans who kept our defence force and civilian personnel safe over the past 20 years? The Quicky speaks to a woman who came to Australia as an Afghan refugee 30 years ago, and a human rights expert to find out what we as citizens, and our Government could and should be doing to help. To donate to the gofundme page Maria mentions in this story to help the AFG Young Leaders help those Afghan refugees who make it to Australia, click here If you would like to support emergency workers providing humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, please make a donation to the UNHCR. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Professor Susan Harris Rimmer - Director of the Griffith University Policy Innovation Hub, who formerly worked for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Maria Aziz - Arrived in Australia from Afghanistan 30 years ago as a refugee and now works as a counsellor Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Delta variant exploded in Sydney, our news headlines have been almost entirely focused on what is happening with COVID-19 inside our own borders, but what's happening with the pandemic overseas? The Quicky is checking in with some friends in Italy, London, France and the United States, as well as an expert in Australia to find out if and how the rest of the world is learning to live with the virus, and what other countries can teach us about how to emerge from our current crisis. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Lotta Haegg - Broadcast Journalist for BBC Radio London Roberta Tyrrell Braccelli - Originally from Alice Springs, but now lives with her husband and children in Italy Amelia Lester - Executive Editor of global magazine Foreign Policy Emilie Lefebvre - Formerly Mamamia's Head of Content Strategy and Audience Development until she and her family moved back to France Anthony Zwi - Professor of Global Health and Development in the School of Social Sciences at the University of NSW (UNSW) Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paralympics couldn't come at a better time with millions of Aussie still in lockdown and looking for ways to find a little light in life. This year our Paralympic team is stronger than ever despite having to navigate a trip to Japan where COVID-19 is on the rise again and the delay of these games for an extra year due to the pandemic. The Quicky speaks to the Australian Paralympic Chef de Mission Kate McLoughlin to find out who to look out for, whose likely to being home gold and who has made it to Tokyo despite the hurdles put in front of them. CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Kate McLoughlin -  Paralympics Australia Chef de Mission. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.au Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.