Past Programs
Men - 2008
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Someone's Waiting For You In The Lobby
03/08/2008
Women who will pay for sex or the company of a charming male stranger are rare, but as more women have access to their own money and independence they are giving it a try.
There are only a handful of men in Australia who work as heterosexual male escorts. This is in contrast to the huge industry of female escorts for heterosexual men and the reasonably large male homosexual escort industry.
There is also a non-sexual male escort service based in Queensland—for those who want an escort who is literally only an escort.
So why are some women paying for it and some men happy to be paid? What actually happens in the bedroom? And if sex is not involved what does the man actually do?
In this program we talk to two of these women and the men who service them.
The women originally interviewed for this program wanted to remain anonymous, so their actual words have been read by actors Rebecca Havey and Rebecca Massey.
Always on my mind
27/07/2008
No-one knows why a significant number of service men and women develop post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their experiences of conflict, and others do not. But for these veterans of the Gulf War and East Timor, the impact on their lives has been profound.
The onset of symptoms often means the end of their military career, and their ability to adapt to other employment is limited. Some days, motivation returns -- and on others they can barely get out of bed in the morning. They feel isolated and worthless, and it affects every aspect of their lives. Some turn to alcohol to blur the memories, but it doesn't fix the problem. Relationships are a likely casualty; post-traumatic stress disorder wreaks havoc on families and loved ones, and for the young partner of a soldier who served in Afghanistan, the consequences were devastating.
Mr Universe Mows My Lawn
20/07/2008
Henry West is 62 and for the past 15 years he has dedicated himself to the sport of amateur bodybuilding. He has been unrelenting in his devotion to this physical pursuit and his efforts have paid off.
In 2006 Henry travelled to Austria where he took out the Mr Universe Men Over 60 title. However, that wasn't enough, Henry is still at it and recently took part in the 2008 Southern Hemisphere Championships at the Southport RSL on the Gold Coast.
Street Stories spent time with him during his rigorous preparations at the gym and in the kitchen and we travelled with him for the big event.
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Who will look after me?
01/06/2008
We spend a day with aged-care worker Tash Prendergast as she visits four of her elderly clients. They live alone and depend on her help for many of the most basic tasks of daily life.
Together they'll take you on a journey through the unique relationship between carer and cared-for, as Tash and her clients open up the doors to their homes, hearts and minds -- and offer a glimpse into life for some elderly people in Australia today.
Two Men and a Door Bitch
03/02/2008
Two young men are on a quest for happiness in the glare of the bright lights of the city but a key to their success is getting past the door bitch. The laws of the jungle can be very fickle and unjust.
Johnny works at a burger joint, in between writing his novel and other distractions. Mark is a recruitment consultant. They have both come from smaller places to try and make it in Sydney and are keen to go out on the weekend to meet girls, dance and drink. The difference is: one of them walks straight into nightclubs without a problem while the other one is not that fortunate.
What is the difference between these two young men and how does the 'door bitch' decide whether she will open the door, or simply ditch?
Does a good job, success with women and a busy social life make you happy? Meet the winner and the loser and decide for yourself.
