Hidden Lives
Leprosy Mission Australia works with people with leprosy, other neglected tropical diseases and disabilities. They are the most marginalised and poorest of the poor. People often hidden from the rest of society.
Their lives might be completely difference to us in Australia, but they also have amazing life experiences worth sharing. As staff of the Leprosy Mission Australia, we want to uncover what is hidden and share with you the lives of the people we meet.
This podcast contains stories about people we've met during our work, who have shared their life journeys with us.
Yes, leprosy is still a thing but it doesn't have to be.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Hidden Lives
Latest Episodes
18 - The gift of a little piglet
When Saru received a late diagnosis of leprosy, her fingers had already started to become deformed. She became very self conscious about her looks, unsure about herself and isolated herself in her home. She needed encouragement and ...
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Episode 18
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12:27
17 - When looks matter
20 year old Rubina worked on a tea plantation plucking tea leaves to earn money to contribute to her large family consisting of her mother, father and 7 siblings.When a side of her face started to swell, droop, become paralysed and her ...
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Episode 17
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12:21
16 - The power of a movie
Ubed strongly believed in the power of traditional healings. When he started to see patches on his skin and felt tingling sensations over his body, naturally, he went to see a traditional healer to ask for help to remove the evil spirit p...
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Episode 16
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13:04