In part two of going round the bend, we continue the discussion of the heinous history behind Australian Mental Asylums and the treatment of those suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Starting with Insulin Therapy, join us as we continue to travel through time discussing the evolution of medical theories and treatments.

Please note that this episode is heavy and discusses many themes that may be triggering such as mental illness, suicide, physical and sexual violence, malpractice and medical procedures.

Your mental health is important, and Australia is home to many support services. You are not alone, and you are worthy, if you feel that you need to talk to someone, please consider reaching out to one of the services listed below:
- Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
- lifeline - 13 11 14
- Black Dog Institue
- MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
- Kidshelpline - 1800 55 1800

Content resources
- Natisha Marina Sands, 2009. Round the bend: a brief history of mental health nursing in Victoria, Australia 1848 to 1950s. Issues in mental health nursing. Informa healthcare. 30:364-371

- The road to recovery – a history of mental health services in Queensland 1859-2009

- Toby Raeburn, Carol Liston, Jarrad Hickmott, Michelle Cleary. 2017. Liverpool “lunatic asylum”: a forgotten chapter in the history of Australian health care. Collegian.1322-7696.

- Philippa Martyr. 2018. “Relaxed and pleasant’: women undergoing leucotomy in Western Australia, 1947-1970. Blog of the Australian Women’s History network.

- Tony Slavotinek. Leucotomy and Psychosurgery. The Rise and Fall of a promising surgical procedure. South Australian Medical Heritage Society Inc. Leucotomy and Psychosurgery (samhs.org.au)

- Electrocshock is torture but is legal for all ages. Citizens commission on human rights Australian National office. Electroshock is Legal for All Ages in NSW | CCHR Australia

- Patrick Clark. 2019. Hip hip horray, ECT turns 80! Australasian psychiatry. Vol 27(1) 53-55

- Ben Pike (2015). Sydney’s shameful asylums: the silent houses of pain where inmates where chained and sadists reigned. Daily Telegrath.

- Richmond Report. 2014. Mental Health Commission of New South Wales.

- Specialised mental health care facilities (2024). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

- National study of mental health and wellbeing (2023). Australian Bureau of Statistics.

- Arbete och fritid på Långbro sjukhus - Långbro sjukhus (langbrosjukhus.se)

- The Short and Brutal History of Lobotomy | by Grant Piper | Medium

- Rosemary Kenned

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This episode of Austranged is hosted, produced and edited by Cal, Dave, Rachel and Stevo. Opening song, 'Shivers in the Shadows' is composed by Victor Lundberg.

To find out more about Austranged please visit our Instagram page here.

In this two-part episode, we discuss the heinous history behind Australian Mental Asylums and the treatment of those suffering from a variety of medical conditions. Starting with the first Australian institute which was built in 1811, join us as we travel through time discussing the evolution of medical theories and treatments.

Please note that this episode is heavy and discusses many themes that may be triggering such as mental illness, suicide, physical and sexual violence, malpractice and medical procedures.

Your mental health is important, and Australia is home to many support services. You are not alone, and you are worthy, if you feel that you need to talk to someone, please consider reaching out to one of the services listed below:
- Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636
- lifeline - 13 11 14
- Black Dog Institue
- MensLine Australia - 1300 78 99 78
- Kidshelpline - 1800 55 1800

Content resources
- Natisha Marina Sands, 2009. Round the bend: a brief history of mental health nursing in Victoria, Australia 1848 to 1950s. Issues in mental health nursing. Informa healthcare. 30:364-371

- The road to recovery – a history of mental health services in Queensland 1859-2009

- Toby Raeburn, Carol Liston, Jarrad Hickmott, Michelle Cleary. 2017. Liverpool “lunatic asylum”: a forgotten chapter in the history of Australian health care. Collegian.1322-7696.

- Philippa Martyr. 2018. “Relaxed and pleasant’: women undergoing leucotomy in Western Australia, 1947-1970. Blog of the Australian Women’s History network.

- Tony Slavotinek. Leucotomy and Psychosurgery. The Rise and Fall of a promising surgical procedure. South Australian Medical Heritage Society Inc. Leucotomy and Psychosurgery (samhs.org.au)

- Electrocshock is torture but is legal for all ages. Citizens commission on human rights Australian National office. Electroshock is Legal for All Ages in NSW | CCHR Australia

- Patrick Clark. 2019. Hip hip horray, ECT turns 80! Australasian psychiatry. Vol 27(1) 53-55

- Ben Pike (2015). Sydney’s shameful asylums: the silent houses of pain where inmates where chained and sadists reigned. Daily Telegrath.

- Richmond Report. 2014. Mental Health Commission of New South Wales.

- Specialised mental health care facilities (2024). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

- National study of mental health and wellbeing (2023). Australian Bureau of Statistics.

- Carlo Patriarca, Carlo Alfredo Clerici, Stefano Zannella and Carlo Fracticelli. (2021). Ugo Cerletti, Pathologica and electroconvulsive therapy. Pathologica. 113(6): 4810487. Ugo Cerletti, Pathologica and electroconvulsive therapy - PMC (nih.gov)

- Is Gladesville Mental Hospital haunted? Here's what

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This episode of Austranged is hosted, produced and edited by Cal, Dave, Rachel and Stevo. Opening song, 'Shivers in the Shadows' is composed by Victor Lundberg.

To find out more about Austranged please visit our Instagram page here.

Australia is famously known as the land where everything wants to kill you. From gigantic spiders to a plant that will drive you insane, we want to unpack the weird and crazy flora and fauna of this great southern land. Join us for a creature feature episode where we talk all about one of the largest apex predators in Australian waters - the crocodile.

Video links:
ABC news interview 1985 - Philosopher Val Plumwood recounts near death encounter with crocodile

"Let there be a thousand blossoms bloom!" Bob Katter on same-sex marriage (youtube.com)

Content resources:
- Kayakanglermag.com - Scariest Wildlife Encounters, A famous tale of an
infamous crocodile attack. Doug Olander. (C)2024 Rapid media
- Crocodile biology and ecology. Fresh water crocodile. DESI.
environment.des.qld.gov.au
- Crocodile biology and ecology. Saltwater crocodile. DESI. environment.des.qld.gov.au
- kayakangler (c) 2024 - Scariest Wildlife encounters: crocodiles. A famous tale of
an infamous crocodile attack. Doug Olander.
- Aislingmagazine - Issue 30, 2002.Written by Val Plumwood.
- Teens describe killer crocodile ordeal. The Guardian. David Fickling. Wed 24 Dec 2003.
- The night of the hunter. The Guardian. Barbara McMahon. Sun 20 Jan 2008.
- Caldecott DGE,Croser D, Manolis C, Webb G, Britton A. Crocodile attack in
Australia: an analysis of its incidence and review of the pathology and management of crocodilian attacks in general. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. 2005; 16(3): 143-159
- Crocodile launches itself onto Australian fisherman’s boat with jaws wide
open. SBS. Kerry Breen. January 2 2024
- Crocodile attack in Australia: an analysis of its incidence and
review of the pathology and management of crocodilian attacks in general
- Northern Territory Government - Be crocwise fact sheet
- Savannah Meacham, Laine Clark (2024). Teenager dies in suspected crocodile attach on island in Torres Strait. Brisbane Times.
- Miriah Davis. (2024). Torres Strait crocodile attack victim remembered as humble kid hearted teen. 9 News.
-Adam Steer and Jano Gibson. (2022). Tourists risking lives to see crocodiles at Cahills Crossing in Kakadu National Park
- Understanding complex interactions the key to the freshwater croc's future - CSIRO
-Feral Pigs May Have Helped Boost Crocodile Numbers in the Northern Territory, Australia | Smithsonian (smithsonianmag.com)
- becrocwise.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/719472/be-crocwise-teaching-and-learning-resource-kit.pdf

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This episode of Austranged is hosted, produced and edited by Cal, Dave, Rachel and Stevo. Opening song, 'Shivers in the Shadows' is composed by Victor Lundberg.

To find out more about Austranged please visit our Instagram page here.