Rosie Batty's One Plus One
2022 · 1 Season · 8 Episodes ·
Domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty hosts in-depth conversations with accidental leaders - people who unexpectedly found themselves forging new paths and inspiring others to make change.
Episodes
1. Dr Richard 'Harry' HarrisDr Richard 'Harry' Harris became a hero after helping to save a boys soccer team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand. The anaesthetist talks to Rosie Batty about being Australian of the Year, and the attention that follows.
2. Amani HaydarAmani Haydar was pregnant with her first child when her father murdered her mother. The lawyer turned artist and author talks to Rosie Batty about rewriting her family story and the healing power of creativity.
3. Stephanie AlexanderChildren across the country learnt how to cook thanks to Stephanie Alexander's school gardens. The 'accidental chef' gives Rosie Batty tips in the kitchen and reveals the challenges of running a successful business.
4. Walter MikacWalter Mikac became a vocal advocate for gun control after his wife and children were killed in the Port Arthur massacre. He talks to Rosie Batty about the nature of grief, and finding a way forward.
5. Frances RingsFrances Rings is about to take the reins at Bangarra, Australia's leading Indigenous dance company. The choreographer tells Rosie Batty about family, connecting with culture and the pressures and opportunities of leadership.
6. Hannah GadsbyComedian Hannah Gadsby was already a success in the stand-up world when her special Nanette catapulted her to global stardom. She talks to Rosie Batty about fame, growing up in Tasmania, and finding her place in the world.
7. Russell VickeryRussell Vickery came out in his late 40s and later became trapped in an abusive relationship with another man. He talks to Rosie Batty about the stigma around same-sex domestic violence, and using art for advocacy.
8. Di MorrisseyDi Morrissey is one of Australia's bestselling authors. After decades living abroad she has returned to country NSW and is determined to give her community a voice. Di tells Rosie Batty she is far from slowing down.
