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“The series is full of moments that we’ll remember forever.” Costa Georgiadis, Melissa Leong and Samuel Johnson had the unique opportunity to work on the frontlines of St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney for a week, taking a look behind the curtains of just what goes on to keep one of the country’s busiest hospitals running. 🏥 The Hospital: In The Deep End | Premieres Thursday on SBS and @sbsondemand
“You know what one patient told me today? ‘I’d rather have cancer,’ she said.” Sam and Costa confide in each other their experiences of working in different wards at St Vincent’s Hospital. 🏥 The Hospital: In The Deep End | Tonight 8.30pm on SBS or stream free on @sbsondemand
There’s a lot to be said about stepping out of your comfort zone and diving into the deep end. And that’s exactly what I did last year when I agreed to be part of a three part documentary series called The Hospital : In The Deep End And wow what an experience. Seriously there is so much to unpack about this project which goes to wear this week on Thursday night and then for the next couple of Thursday nights after that. It’s a privilege to be asked to do or get involved with so many different projects and most of the time it’s just impossible for me to fit them in around my usual weekly and monthly schedule. But when I was approached to consider being involved in this reality documentary I barely needed to think about it for more than a second or two because while it may seem on face value that a documentary about a hospital in the health care system is out of my lane, the reality strikes that every single day in every story that I’m fortunate enough to tell, the underlying thread is all about preventative health. The decision was made and all that needed to be managed was the time logistics and this was made very easy because Saint Vincent‘s Hospital is in my neighbourhood and didn’t require a massive amount of travel for me to do the filming that was required. What followed was an incredible access all areas vehicle that allowed me and my fellow cohosts Melissa Leong @fooderati and Samuel Johnson @loveyoursister to drive behind the scenes. We were given a number of hospital departments to dive into observe interact and start to understand all of the healthcare professionals that work in the departments as well as of course the patients and the broader picture. It really set out to showcase the frontline healthcare heroes who work under such incredible pressure but equally it didn’t shy away from the challenging pressures facing the public health system and framing these points alongside the hard work and dedication of the staff and the initiatives and treatments that they are rolling out and developing at Saint Vincent‘s. I’ll share a trailer as a taster of the first episode that screens this Thursday on SBS Australia. Cant wait to see it myself
“You’re looking down the barrel. Are you scared?” Costa discovers that one of his friends is in palliative care. 🏥 The Hospital: In The Deep End | Tonight 8.40pm on SBS or stream free on @sbsondemand
Persimmons are one of those fruits that seem to fly a little bit under the radar compared to most other fruit. But that hasnt been the case in our family because mum and dad introduced us to them when we were young so they have always had a distinct position on our seasonal family fruit calendar. Have they had a spot on your family fruit run on team Now has been their time to shine and i am very much a fan of the squishy astringent option though i have grown to line the firmer Fuju varieties over the last decade or so. Thank you for a good season “oh great Persimmon Provider” . This content of this vid tasted delicious.
Costa reflects on his time spent on the frontlines at St Vincent’s Hospital. 🏥 The Hospital: In The Deep End | Thursday 8.30pm on SBS or stream free on @sbsondemand
Bodysurfing is something I would do every day If i had the chance and today I had the chance to do it with @samueljjohnson78. We actually had more than just a couple of bodysurf‘s together on the days when he was in Sydney to film for the project that we were involved with last year.. now he lives in North East Victoria which is not exactly close to a beach but he shares the same passion for body surfing and it’s been a real treat to make sure we get the water whenever he has been in town and late this afternoon was no exception. What’s more it was a double whammy because there’s nothing I love more than a freezing cold swim probably just a freezing cold swim in the rain and that’s exactly what we got. Thanks for being a dolphin Sammy and I look forward to seeing the behind-the-scenes stories that you were involved with along with our fellow cohost Melissa Leong when the first episode of “The Hospital :in The Deep End” airs tonight on @sbs_australia . Are you dolphin inclined and love body surfing ?
The Bradley portrait prize is back for 2024! Paint, sketch, use crayons or charcoal, whatever you like – we’d LOVE to see your portrait of Costa Georgiadis! Everyone is welcome, from first time painters to professionals. Kids to grown ups. 🔗 Click the link in our bio for details on how to enter! 🎧 Tune into to Rebecca Levingston on Evenings on 612am ABC Radio Brisbane or with the ABC Listen app for more arty tips! #ABCRadio #ABCRadioBrisbane #Art #Queensland
Fish ladders are a way of helping to remove the barriers that our urban environments impose on the movement of wildlife , in this case fish seeking to spawn up streams and in wetlands or mangroves. Our urban and even rural development can create blockages for fish to move so this structure gives them a chance to move up and over the obstruction cause by the road which is effectively a dam and blocks passage. Great to see these solutions being used and installed more readily in catchments and on waterways around the country. #fishladders #fishladdersofinstagram #koinmerburracountry @reefcatchments @isaacregionalcouncil
What an absolutely amazing day spent at Indigiscapes! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the environment and also learn about our native bees! And yes the wonderful @costasworld got into a pink suit! Australian native stingless bees 🐝 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @beekeepinggear @Indigiscapes #bee #native #awesome #viralreels #beesofinstagram #save #rescue #beautiful #love #sustainability
A Sunday wander packed with floral wonder in @kingsparkandbotanicgarden
We would love to meet a Costa-pus! 🐙🌳 #ReefSchool — Stream now on ABC iview via the link in bio. #WorldReefAwarenessDay
Wait… we’re using Costa’s beard hair for what?! 😲🪺 Stream all episodes of #GardeningAustraliaJr on ABC iview via the link in bio
Gates of Distinction submission from the St Lawrence wetlands Walk this gate gets an entry because it is a classic stock standard farm gate that was given an eye catching frame/ arch as a focal point in what is a very flat wetland landscape. What adds to it for me is the old school but reliable latch that has aged a treat. #gatesofdistinction #latches #latchesandlocks #farmgates
Latest instalment in the Benches of distinction series can be found at the @friendslrbg Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden in the Northwrn Rivers of NSW. These gardens were established and a run by volunteers and this seat and rests within the rainforest canopy with an incredible groundcover of moss and lichen that set a stunning scene on Botanic Gardens day 2024. Last Sunday. Enjoy the view from this bench when you are in the neighbourhood. #benchesofdistinction
Latest instalment in the Benches of distinction series can be found at the @friendslrbg Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden in the Northwrn Rivers of NSW. These gardens were established and a run by volunteers and this seat and rests within the rainforest canopy with an incredible groundcover of moss and lichen that set a stunning scene on Botanic Gardens day 2024. Last Sunday. Enjoy the view from this bench when you are in the neighbourhood. #benchesofdistinction
Latest instalment in the Benches of distinction series can be found at the @friendslrbg Lismore Rainforest Botanic Garden in the Northwrn Rivers of NSW. These gardens were established and a run by volunteers and this seat and rests within the rainforest canopy with an incredible groundcover of moss and lichen that set a stunning scene on Botanic Gardens day 2024. Last Sunday. Enjoy the view from this bench when you are in the neighbourhood. #benchesofdistinction
Costa describes his experience with the St Vincent’s Homeless Health team to @abcradionational 🏥 The final episode of The Hospital: In the Deep End airs this Thursday 8.40pm on @sbs_australia or stream free on @sbsondemand
Planting trees along the coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama to grow a green corridor for birdlife, pollinators, wildlife urban cooling, rainfall capture and storage, stabilisation of the coastal landscape and wind protection to name a few of the benefits that this local native plant species planting brings. Thanks to all those people and families who turned up and planted native grasses, rushes, shrubs, ground covers and trees. There was also nature craft, yoga sessions, talks and even meditation in the park. A nice warm up for @planetark tree day on sun July 28th and schools tree day on the Friday 26th july. #treeday #nationaltreeday2024
Here we go @indigiscapes Environment and Community fair. This place is a landscape wonderland. So many talks and workshops happening. What a place .
Morning wetland wander in St Lawrence
@leaf.festival Logan Eco action Festival is one of my favourite calendar events full stop. Such an inclusive event that brings community together to share new ways of thinking and acting in ways that care for the world around us through our everyday actions. I learn so much here every visit.
Australia has some of the tiniest bees in the world ! Euryglossinae is the most diverse subfamily of bees in Australia, and is endemic, yet few people even know about them. Most are tiny, less than a cm, and the smallest is a mere 2mm long! These gorgeous bright yellow bees, Brachyhesma sulphurella, are very hard to spot, and they forage on similarly coloured Melaleuca . Almost all Euryglossines are oligolectic -specialised pollen foragers, yet go unconserved. If you’d like to support my native bee research & outreach please consider joining my @patreon The Bee Babette https://www.patreon.com/TheBeeBabette?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator If you’d like to learn how to ID Australian native bees email me at [email protected] for an ID guide You can learn more about Euryglossinae in an article I wrote for @australian_wildlife_society a few years ago . . . #bees #wildbees #beebabette #scicomm #ozwild #ausnative #wildflowers #conservation #tiny #small #buzz #broome #native @costasworld @beesip @entomemeology @invertsau
