Dear / Hello by JSmart

Dear / Hello is a series of raw, honest audio-stories produced with the intention of humanising issues that are often dehumanised in the mainstream media.

These stories are told in the form of ‘open letters’, which are read aloud by a range of presenters, and cover a broad range of experiences. Real stories from real people about real issues – all with the intimacy that comes with letter-writing.

This series features a diverse range of voices – some with previous experience in poetry and writing, and some who are being given a platform for the first time.

Please see the synopsis of the series here: https://www.cbaa.org.au/sites/default/files/media/CRN%20Segments_Dear%20Hello.pdf

This series was produced by Josie Smart and Izzy Roberts-Orr for the Community Radio Network (CRN) Segments Series, distributed on July 27 2015.

If you would like to download any episodes of Dear, / Hello? for broadcast OR if you have a story or a letter you wish to read aloud, please get in touch with us at dear.hello.stories@gmail.com.

https://dear-hello.squarespace.com

Big thanks to our home station Triple R 102.7 in Melbourne, the CRN for ongoing support, all contributors in this project and Kate Fayle for creating the Dear, / Hello? artwork.

Contains tracks

• Dear Hello 01: 'Dear Tony' by Flo Dacey-Cole by JSmart
• Dear Hello 02: 'Dear Stranger' by Andy Jackson by JSmart
• Dear Hello 03: 'To the moment I stopped feeling safe' by Josie Smart by JSmart
• Dear Hello 04: 'Do you have sex in your wheelchair?' by Jax Jacki Brown by JSmart
• Dear Hello 05: 'Dear Norman' by Yen Eriksen by JSmart