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Hidden Lives

Hidden Lives

Written by: Leprosy Mission Australia
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This podcast contains stories of people we've met during our work with The Leprosy Mission.


The Leprosy Mission Australia works with people with leprosy, other neglected tropical diseases and disabilities. They are often the most marginalised, vulnerable and hidden from the rest of society. We run health improvement projects, often in rural and remote villages where we get to meet many people who have amazing life experiences to share.

Yes, leprosy is still a thing but it doesn't have to be.
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© 2026 Hidden Lives Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 35. Unexpected kindness

    35. Unexpected kindness
    Jan 21 2026

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    Growing up with an abusive alcoholic father, Janam had no choice but to start working when he was 9 years old. He had barely been outside his village. When he started to get sick, he didn't know how to get to the hospital but kindness came from unexpected places.
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    18 mins
  • 34. When illness robs us of a place to belong

    34. When illness robs us of a place to belong
    Jan 14 2026

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    When Khagisara started to show signs of leprosy, the village she had grown up in, turned their backs on her. Forced to leave, Khagisara and her young family ended up living in the forest in a makeshift shelter with no money and no food.
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    20 mins
  • 33. The joy of being a fair trade artisan

    33. The joy of being a fair trade artisan
    Dec 17 2025

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    46 year old Tina has know of illness and disability ever since she can remember. Finding a workplace where she felt she belonged was incredibly difficult. Learn how fair trade social enterprises and supportive workplaces can transform lives, like it did for Tina.
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    26 mins
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