Heart of Care
🎧 Heart of Care
A podcast by AMCU Media
Heart of Care is a storytelling and conversation podcast that explores the lived realities behind Australia’s health, welfare, and social systems — through the eyes of those navigating them every day.
Hosted by John from AMCU Media, each episode shares heartfelt stories, policy insights, and personal reflections on what it truly means to care — whether as a healthcare worker, a parent, a patient, or a citizen.
From overworked families to underfunded clinics, delayed mental health support to the quiet dignity lost in welfare queues, Heart of Care brings voice to the untold human stories behind the statistics — and asks the tough questions that matter.
Because behind every number is a name. Behind every policy is a person. And it’s time we truly listened.
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đź“… New episodes released monthly.
As a small, independent team, occasional delays may occur — and we’re grateful for your ongoing support and patience. Your encouragement keeps us going.
🎙️ Podcast Disclaimer
Heart of Care is a production of AMCU Media (Australian Medical Community Union). This podcast is created for educational, informational, and advocacy purposes only.
The views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent those of AMCU Media, affiliated professionals, or partner organizations. While we strive for accuracy and respect, we do not guarantee the completeness or correctness of any statements made in this podcast.
This podcast may discuss sensitive topics, including mental health, medical issues, social injustice, or personal trauma. Listener discretion is advised.
Nothing in this podcast should be considered medical, legal, financial, or psychological advice.
Please seek guidance from qualified professionals for advice relevant to your circumstances.
By listening to Heart of Care, you agree that AMCU Media and its creators bear no liability for any outcomes resulting from your use of or reliance on the content provided.
Episodes
17 episodes
Heart of Care Season 2, Episode 5 "Why We Do What We Do: Bulk Billing vs Private Practice"
🎧 Season 2, Episode 5 – Why We Do What We Do: Bulk Billing vs Private Practice Two Models. One Mission.In a healthcare system under pressure, the question of how we fund general practice is more urgent than ever. In t...
Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 4 "Welcome to the front desk"
🎧 Season 2, Episode 4 – Welcome to Our WorldStep behind the reception desk and into the heartbeat of every clinic — where phone calls, appointments, emergencies, and unexpected moments collide. In this first episode of Recepti...
Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 3 "No Jab - No Pay"
Episode 3: Jab, No Jab – What We Owe to Each Other A parent demands a vaccine exemption—not for medical reasons, but to restore lost Centrelink payments. Dr. Sophia shares the emotional fallout of standing firm under pre...
Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 2 - "Referrals That Go Nowhere – The Crisis at the Gates of Public Healthcare"
🎙️ Episode Summary – Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 2 - "Referrals That Go Nowhere – The Crisis at the Gates of Public Healthcare"In this powerful episode, host John speaks with Dr. Evan Hope ab...
Heart of Care, Season 2, Episode 1 - "The Weight We Share"
🟠Series: Heart of Care – Season 2🎧 Episode 1: The Weight We Share 🎙️ Host: Laura 👤 Guest: JessicaDescription:What does it really cost to raise children in Australia...
Heart of Care, Episode 11 "When Boundaries Blur"
🎙️ Heart of Care – Episode 11Title: When Boundaries Blur: Fighting for Your Patient in a Flawed System Series: The Unseen Hurdles: Empathy, Ethics, and The Everyday DoctorIn this powerf...
Heart of Care, Episode 10 "The Unseen Hurdles: Empathy, Ethics, and The Everyday Doctor"
🎙️ Heart of Care – Episode 10 Title: When the Curtain Falls: What Happens After the MistakeIn this milestone tenth episode of Heart of Care, we confront one of the most feared yet inevi...
Heart of Care, Episode 9 “We are all Guests”
🎧 Episode 9 – We Are All Guests: Rethinking Migration in Australia Podcast Series: Heart of CareEpisode Description: In this powerful episode, host John explores one of Austral...
Heart of Care, Episode 8 "Who Own Your Money"
🎧 Podcast Summary – Heart of Care, Episode 8: Who Own Your MoneyIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of Heart of Care, hosts John and Laura pull back the curtain on a topic that affects every Au...
Heart of Care, Episode 7 "Hate Speech and Polarization: When Care Becomes the Target"
🎙️ Episode 7 – Hate Speech and Polarization: When Care Becomes the TargetIn this powerful episode of Heart of Care, host Laura from AMCU unpacks the quiet crisis beneath today’s public discourse — a rising tide of hostili...
Heart of Care, Episode 6 “The Systemic Destruction of Morality, Education, and Empathy — A Burmese Reflection”
🎙 Podcast Summary Title: The Systemic Destruction of Morality, Education, and Empathy — A Burmese Reflection Series: Heart of Care – Episode 6 Host: Dr. Evan Hope / AMCU MediaS...
Heart of Care, Episode 5 "Working for a family of Four BUT taxed Like Two Rich Couple"
Why does it feel like the harder you work, the less you keep?In this episode of Heart of Care, John from AMCU sits down with Angela—a full-time working mother They discuss:How half of Angela’s income disa...
Heart Of Care, Episode 4 "Mental Health : The Help We Often Delay"
Did you know your GP can help with mental health? In this episode, we unpack how GPs support people through anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional distress—often being the first and ongoing point of care. You'll learn when to se...
Special Episode : A Country's Cry For Help
🎙️ Heart of Care | Special Advocacy EpisodeTitle: No Child Deserves BombingOn May 12, 2025, the Myanmar military bombed a school in Oe Htein Kwin Village, Depayin Township.22 innocent lives were lost — most of them children....
Heart Of Care, Episode 3 "The Silence Between Heartbeats"
This episode showcases selected audio segments from The Doctor for Life, written by Dr. Evan Hope. We hope you enjoy this heartfelt glimpse into the stories that live beyond the waiting room. Heart of care next episode : 28...
Heart of Care, Episode 2 "White Coats, Red Lines"
Description:In this powerful second episode of White Coats, Red Lines, we speak with Dr. Min — a Burmese doctor who became a target of the military regime for choosing ethics over obedience. After joining the Civil Disobe...
Heart of Care, Episode 1 "Doctor Evan Hope, Author of The Doctor for Life"
Description: In our debut episode of Heart of Care: Beyond the Waiting Room, we sit down with Dr. Evan Hope — Melbourne-based GP and author of The Doctor for Life — to explore the emotional and ethical core of moder...