Going round the bend - part 1

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 an...

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Austranged is a fun and light hearted podcast uncovering the weird, unusual and deadly, historical and true crime stories across Australia. The podcast is hosted by Rachel, a classical flautist, Stevo a film enthusiast, Dave a retired police officer and Cal a history buff. Join them as they unpack some of Australia’s greatest and lesser known cases, whilst also talking a lot of shit.