Ellen Crepaz is a Port Macquarie community-building powerhouse. A Western Sydney girl, Ellen and her family made the brave move of turning their holiday destination into their home back in 2015. It was when Covid lockdowns hit in 2020 that Ellen formed Port Macquarie Eats, an online community that helped restaurants pivot from dine-in to takeaway and delivery. This led to her being named NSW Hidden Treasure, as well as for her advocacy in the homelessness and mental health space.
Join Anna and Ellen for this fascinating conversation about food, community, mental health and of course something close to many hearts, Grandmothers.
Join Anna and Ellen for this fascinating conversation about food, community, mental health and of course something close to many hearts, Grandmothers.
Content Warning
A heads up that we touch on some heavier themes today like trauma and abuse, though we don't go into specific details. Just wanted to let you know before we start. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, or if you just need someone to talk to, support is available 24/7 through the following Australian services:
A heads up that we touch on some heavier themes today like trauma and abuse, though we don't go into specific details. Just wanted to let you know before we start. If this episode brings up difficult feelings, or if you just need someone to talk to, support is available 24/7 through the following Australian services:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
- 13YARN: 13 92 76 (Crisis support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people) | 13yarn.org.au
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 | suicidecallbackservice.org.au
- Kids Helpline (Ages 5-25): 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au
In an emergency, please always call Triple Zero (000).
Credits
Wise, Wild & Woven is proudly funded by the Rural Women’s Network in the NSW Government. Find out more about the Rural Women’s Network at https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/women-nsw/rural-womens-network
Wise, Wild & Woven was produced for the NSW Government by Dimity Brassil and A Lasting Tale. Find out more about their audio life story service at www.alastingtale.com