The Quicky

At the start of the pandemic in 2020, there was very little concern for the impacts of the virus on children, as we were repeatedly told that they rarely caught the disease, or suffered any serious health consequences. But 18 months on, a very different story is being told by health experts; as the Delta strain runs rampant in Australia and many other countries, the pressure to vaccinate children against COVID-19 is increasing. The Quicky speaks to a Sydney mother, and an expert in children's disease to find out just how concerned we should be for the safety of our kids, and what we can do to protect them 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: Karen - A mother of six children, only the eldest of which have been able to access a COVID-19 vaccine Associate Professor Asha Bowen - Program Head, Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at the Telethon Kids Institute, and Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Perth Children’s Hospital ---- The Lady Startup Activation Plan is an online course is taught by Mamamia's co-founder, Mia Freeman, for any woman who wants to start a business, micro-business or side-hustle. ⁠⁠With lifetime access, live group mentoring sessions, a private support Facebook Group, checklists, workbooks, lessons and videos, the Activation Plan will guide you through every step of the way so you can start your business the right way, the first time. Enrolments close at midnight AEST tonight, Monday 9th of August. Go to ladystartup.com.au to enrol now. 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.

Princess Diana's niece, Lady Kitty Spencer recently had an extravagant Italian wedding, which included no fewer than five custom Dolce & Gabbana gowns and a whole host of celebrity guests. For some brides and grooms, this is their ultimate fairytale and they will spend whatever it takes to achieve that on their big day, but for others a much simpler affair is what makes them happy. The Quicky speaks to an expert in wedding planning and two brides - one who spared no expense, and one who was very budget savvy - to find out just how much the average Aussie is spending on their dream wedding. If you’re getting married, listen to our podcast Hitched with the Bridechilla herself, ​​Aleisha McCormack, who will help you plan your big day in just 10 weeks.  --- The Lady Startup Activation Plan is an online course is taught by Mamamia's co-founder, Mia Freeman, for any woman who wants to start a business, micro-business or side-hustle. ⁠⁠With lifetime access, live group mentoring sessions, a private support Facebook Group, checklists, workbooks, lessons and videos, the Activation Plan will guide you through every step of the way so you can start your business the right way, the first time. Enrolments close at midnight AEST tonight, Monday 9th of August. Go to ladystartup.com.au to enrol now. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jamie - Spared no expense for her lavish wedding in Sydney Grace - Found clever ways to keep the costs down for her campsite nuptials Darcy Allen - Venue & Planning Manager at Easy Weddings based in Melbourne, who has many years of experience planning events both big and small 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.

In 2020 there were more than 51,000 missing persons reports made to police in Australia, which is more than 140 on every day of the year. Any person missing for more than three months is classified as a long-term missing person. There are approximately 2,600 long-term missing persons in Australia. Every one of these missing people leaves behind countless devastated friends and loved ones, some of whom will unfortunately never get any answers or closure about what happened.  This Missing Persons Week, The Quicky speaks to one of Australia's leading missing persons experts, and a woman who was left devastated after her brother vanished in 2011, to find out what life is like for those left behind and what we can all do to help. If you have information about a missing person whether you or they are in Australia or overseas, you can call Crime Stoppers at any time on 1800 333 000, or contact the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre on 1800 000 634. If you would like to help the Missing Person’s Advocacy Network (MPAN) make Missing Person’s Week officially recognised, you can sign the online petition. You can also reach out to MPAN if you need emotional or practical support to help deal with your own experience of a missing person. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Loren O’Keeffe - Founder and CEO of the Missing Persons Advocacy Network who dedicated her life to helping others after her own brother went missing Jodie McEwan - Coordinator of the AFP’s National Missing Persons Coordination Centre 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 World Breastfeeding Week and this year's theme is 'Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility', but what does that look like in 2021? The old adage of 'breast is best' still taunts many mothers who can't or simply don't want to breastfeed, and yet partners and other friends, family and even society often do little to support them, even when they do want help. The Quicky speaks to three mothers who all had very different encounters breastfeeding their children, a Lactation Specialist, and an expert researcher to find out why every woman has a unique experience feeding their child. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Jacob Round Guests: Hannah Mansur, Rikki Waller, Nicolle Stuart - All had very different experiences of breastfeeding Naomi Hull - Lactation Specialist and Registered Nurse in Brisbane who works with the Australian Breastfeeding Association Professor Lisa Amir - Principal Research Fellow at La Trobe University's Judith Lumley Centre exploring issues of major public health importance for women, children and families. She is also currently a Medical Officer for Lactation at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne, and Editor-in-Chief of the International Breastfeeding Journal 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.

Every day, the state and Federal Governments are begging us to go and get vaccinated for COVID-19, not only for our own benefit, but also for others as millions of Aussies remain in lockdown and suffering from pandemic fatigue. But what happens when we do reach a point when most of us have had the jab? Could vaccine passports be the way to guarantee a future free from lockdowns and travel restrictions? The Quicky speaks to an expert in tourism, an infectious disease specialist, and the Federal Minister for for Trade, Tourism and Investment to find out when vaccine passports might become a reality, and how exactly they will work. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Associate Professor Pierre Benckendorff - Award-winning researcher specialising in visitor behaviour, technology enhanced learning and tourism, based in the School of business at the University of Queensland Associate Professor Paul Griffin - Infectious Diseases Physician, Microbiologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine Dan Tehan - Federal Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, member of the Liberal Party, and the Federal Member for Wannon in Victoria 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.

Most of us have seen some major changes in the way we work over the past 18 months, but could working from home be just the start of a major work revolution? The concept of a four day week has been considered and even trialled in many countries, but so far, very few Aussie companies have gotten on board with the idea, but those that have are finding it's not only possible, but hugely profitable. The Quicky speaks to a business expert who has implemented the four day work week in her own company to find out how and why we should all look forward to working less. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Amantha Imber - Organisational Psychologist, founder of behavioural science consultancy Inventium, and host of the hugely successful business podcast How I Work 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 Olympics have brought some much needed light relief, but the Games haven't been without controversy, especially when it comes to female athletes' uniforms. And it isn't just the Olympics that are in the spotlight... pop star Pink has offered to pay the fines handed out to the Norwegian Women's Beach Handball team who refused to wear bikini bottoms at the European Championships. The Quicky speaks to an expert in gender and sport to find out why there are so many regulations requiring women in sport to wear next to nothing while their male counterparts cover up, and what happens when women choose not to follow the rules. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Gemma Bath Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Dr Kasey Symons - Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University working within the Sport Innovation Research Group, and an expert on gender and sport 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 18 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and despite everyone's hopes that it would all be over by now, there is still no end in sight, so what impact is that having on our mental health? The Quicky speaks to a psychologist and researcher to find out what we can all do to keep our spirits up, focus on the future, and help one another to keep going during this unprecedented time in our lives. And if you feel like you're not coping or just need someone to talk to, please reach out to one of the following services: Lifeline - Call: 13 11 14 or Text: 0477 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - Call: 1800 55 1800 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36 Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guest: Associate Professor Vikki Knott - Registered Psychologist and Discipline Lead for the Australian College of Applied Psychology in Brisbane 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.

Last week, Australia successfully lobbied enough countries to prevent UNESCO from labelling the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'. But pushback from environmental campaigners and several other nations who were furious about the move, and desperately want to see the iconic landmark better protected, has kept the spotlight on our Government. The Quicky speaks to two reef experts who have spent decades exploring and managing the natural wonder to find out just how urgently we need to reverse the impacts of climate change, and what else we can all do to save this unique ecosystem before it's gone forever. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Tony Fontes - Spokesperson for the Whitsundays Conservation Council who has been a professional dive instructor on the Great Barrier Reef for more than 30 years Dr Jon Day - Adjunct Senior Research Fellow within the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, which undertakes world-leading integrated research for sustainable use and management of coral reefs 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 millions of Aussies still in lockdown, it's tempting to look overseas and assume that other countries must be doing a better job when it comes to rolling out the vaccine, and rolling back the restrictions. But one week after people in England celebrated their so-called 'Freedom Day', what has the impact been of removing almost all restrictions, supposedly once and for all? The Quicky speaks to two experts based in England to find out whether what's happening there is the future of living with COVID-19, or a total disaster. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Lotta Haegg - Broadcast Journalist for BBC Radio London Dr Andrew Divers - Research Associate in the Centre for Applied Psychological Science at Teesside University in England 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.