SUNDAY 27th October 2002
DADS WEEKEND ON
* Family matters - Its not what anyone would plan but separated families are a common fact of the 21st Century. Responsible people try hard to achieve an amicable balance that will allow their kids to grow up with the minimum of disruption. But emotions can get in the way and sometimes the adults behave more like children!
In the
studio we will have Pete French from
The Family Mediation Centres. He counsels families and especially Dads on issues
relating to their children after a separation. There are groups who feel
the family Law process is biased towards mothers and that Dads get a raw deal -
we'll be taking you calls on this one.
We'll also be discussing coping with part time parenting whether you are a mum dad or child - and making the most of your time with your family as well as tips on how to minimise trauma to all concerned.
Rule number 1 - DON'T make your kids your spy ........
A DAD's GUIDE TO BIRTH
Margaret Rafferty is the managing editor of Mother and Baby magazine. She joins us in the studio when we discuss how Aussie Dad's deal with the birth of their babies The current issue of Mother and Baby has a special feature A Dad’s Guide to Birth
INDY ON THE GOLD COAST
What
do Breakfast announcers do when they are not working ? 
This weekend 4BC
Brekkie's John Miller will be at Indy doing the bloke thing - watching
fast cars and generally enjoying the spectacle - We'll be catching up with him for an update on the the
action on the Gold Coast !
BREAST CANCER UPDATE
One
in twelve Australian women will contract breast cancer - there is a race to find
a cure - Monday 28th October is Australian Breast Cancer Day.
We'll
be talking to Breast Cancer Surgeon and researcher Mr Michael Henderson
about the state of research into Breast Cancer and how we are going
in the race to find a cure .
We'll
be joined the studio by
Award winning Australian Fashion Designer Thomaiy, successful
business woman who was diagnosed with Breast Cancer on her 51st
birthday. Used to b
eing
in control she , like all other women felt the powerlessness that this disease
confers. She was determined to help find a cure and within months had set up the
Thomaiy Breast Cancer research fund, which todate has raised around
$500,000.00 toward finding the key.
cer.
Today they are organising their annual "Field of Women" display
in Sydney to represent those women who have suffered from breast cancer to raise
awareness of the epidemic proportions this disease has reached
SPORT OF KINGS
The first Tuesday in November means Melbourne Cup - so much more than a horse race the festivities of the Melbourne Spring carnival are not confined to Victoria. All round the country women are sprucing up their hats and men are dusting off the morning suit . While many people flock to Melbourne for the event rumour has it those who cant take a sickie to attend a local lunch . But EVERYONE has a sweep at work ! So how do you hold a sweep ? What is a Calcutta ? We'll be joined by Gerard Daffy from Centrebet to get the tips on how to hold a sweep for the Cup !
Also we'll be auctioning a table for 10 at the glittering, prestigious Variety Club Melbourne Cup Eve Charity Ball at Crown Entertainment Complex Monday 4th November 2002.
if you are intending to be in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup then the Variety Ball in Melbourne IS the place to be - See you there !!
Ti
ckets
are $165 (inc GST) per head Entertainment includes Taxi
Ride. For
more info - click on the heart logo -
call 03 9348 0633 or email info@varity.org.au
In Sydney the
Variety Club of NSW is holding a Melbourne Cup Day Charity Lunch - tickets
are $195 ( inc GST ) for more info call 02l 9555
1688
DISEASE OF THE WEEK - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome -
Celebrating
25 years of success - The SIDS Foundation marks its 25th Birthday - While SIDS is a name that every parent dreads it has become a relatively
rare event through the hard work of the SIDS Foundation in raising awareness and
finds for research
- Founder of the SIDS Foundation Kaarene Fitzgerald announced her
retirement this week and she joins us in the studio to tell us the story of the
SIDS Foundation success.
PROFILE OF A MURDERER
Curling up with a good crime thriller novel is always a good escape. But the recently the crimes being reported in the news make me wonder if truth is stranger than fiction.
We'll be talking with two men whose jobs are all about crime and very often the crime of murder. We'll be looking at the processes involved in tracking down a killer and what it is that drives people to commit such crimes.
Dr John Birrell is a retired police surgeon and patron of Australians Against Child Abuse. He has spent his working life talking to and treating people who commit crimes. He took a particular interest in the patterns of behaviour surrounding murderers/
Claude Minisini is a former policeman who trained with the FBI as a Murder Profiler. He is now the head of a large investigation firm and his opinion has been sought in some of the worlds most baffling cases. His job is to sift through the known facts and build up a picture of perpetrator .
CHILDHOOD OBESITY SUMMIT UPDATE
Last week we spoke with Rosemary Stanton about the epidemic of childhood obesity sweeping the world. Complications like diabetes usually reserved for older persons are being seen in people younger than ever before. Kids are eating more and exercising less. Consultative processes are happening round the country seeking public opinion on solutions. In September the NSW summit on childhood obesity concluded with recommendations being made to the State Government.
On Thursday the Victorian Summit concluded. The community based panel spent 2 days listening to submissions from various experts and interested groups. While their recommendation paper covered many things - their message to the advertising and fast food industry was strong. They advise state and federal governments to ban advertising of fast food, confectionary and soft drinks before 8:30 PM . The advice will be considered by the Victorian State Minister for Health.
We'll be talking to representatives of the advertising and food industry with their reaction as well as Prof Michael Carr Gregg , adolescent psychologist with his thoughts on effectiveness of the potential bans.
to read the report of the Victorian summit - go here http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/obesityforum/
to read the report of the NSW summit go here http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesitysummit/about.html and click on presentations and then Communique
KERRI
ANNE TELLS US ABOUT HER NEW TV SHOW 
Kerri Anne Kennerly is back with a new morning program on Channel Nine beginning tomorrow - she joins us to tell us what's on the show .
PS ......Its SUMMER TIME -DON'T FORGET :- SPRING FORWARD - FALL BACK
Daylight savings starts today in Canberra, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria - remember to turn your clocks FORWARD ONE HOUR
This brings those states into line with Tasmania where daylight savings started on 6th October
Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia DO NOT participate in Daylight Savings
From now until March the program starts at
3pm Canberra, Hobart , Melbourne , Sydney time
2:30 pm Adelaide, Darwin time
2pm Brisbane time
12pm Perth time