The Difference
Episodes
We need a village
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"We need a village."Supporting parentsMany tāngata whai ora accessing mental health, addiction, and other health and social services are parents who ...
The job I've always wanted
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"The job I've always wanted."Peer support workers in EDsVisiting emergency departments (EDs) can be an overwhelming experience for people who are expe...
They still want to be seen; they still want to be heard
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They still want to be seen; they still want to be heard.Supporting older peopleOlder people have a lifetime of experience and knowledge to share and c...
Whānau - the biggest providers of mental health support
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
"Whānau - the biggest providers of mental health support."Whānau support work The first episode of season two kicks off with an in-depth kōrero on ...
Leadership and career pathways for support workers
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The best job in the world”Leadership and career pathways for support workersTremain Tauhinu has more than 30 years’ experience in intellectu...
The importance of reflective practice
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“I had to dig deep.”Reflective practiceTashie Hoffman is a peer support specialist at Springhill Treatment Centre in Napier. After overcoming addi...
Worker wellbeing and vicarious trauma
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"You can't pour from an empty cup."Worker wellbeing and vicarious traumaJonathan Miller is a team coach at Pathways in Auckland, managing a mobile ...
Using your lived experience in your mahi
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"I didn’t go through all that for nothing"Using your lived experience in your mahiJoin Izzy Young, a youth support worker for Real (Nelson), and Jam...
Welcome to The Difference
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Difference, a podcast by support workers, for support workers in Aotearoa New Zealand.Hosted by Te Pou project lead Alexia Black, this ...