# #95 - From PNG Highlands to Healing Minds: The Journey of Phil Onasu.

An episode of [The Unkles Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1727298765), 7 Jun 2025, 51 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/e359f6bc/podcast/play/103801238/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-5-7%2F401753299-44100-2-11b7f51989c96.m4a

In this powerful episode of The Unkles Podcast, we sit down with Phil Onasu, a proud Papua New Guinean and practicing Mental Health Clinician based in Logan, Queensland.Phil takes us back to his childhood in 1970s PNG — growing up playing marbles and snooker, attending Mendi High School, and dreaming of simply playing footy and heading back to the village. But a quiet inner voice pushed him toward something greater.Against all odds, Phil earned an AusAid scholarship, paving the way for his career in mental health. He now helps others understand, identify, and manage mental health challenges in their daily lives.🎧 Tune in as Phil shares:- His inspiring personal journey- The importance of mental health in PNG and diaspora communities- Tools for better mental health awareness and careIf you enjoy meaningful conversations about identity, resilience, and growth, don’t miss this episode.

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