This week we chat with Jayde Abott, a transcriber/proofreader for Vision Australia Radio and member of "The Unseen Bookclub." Jayde shares her love of audio described theatre shows and reading. It's a warm glimpse into passion, inclusion, and the importance of community.

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Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, joins us in the studio this week to discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality. Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business.

https://kerrieduffconsulting.com

https://www.teamlab.com.au

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This week, Simon speaks to three staff members from DADAA, a West Australian arts organisation finding creative ways to reduce disadvantage in the arts for people with disability.

DADAA stands for Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia.

DADAA aspires to be a voice of ambition, daring, and innovation, providing opportunities for creative expression and development for people with all abilities.

To challenge preconceptions and perceptions, think differently and freely, and create great art – art that changes people’s lives.

You can find out more about DADAA on their website: dadaa.org.au

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Meningococcal septicaemia left Lisa Burnette a double amputee at 24, but today, it’s the least impacting part of her life. In this episode, we focus on Lisa's work as a Clinical Information Nurse and volunteer disability advocate. She shares her experiences volunteering across various areas and what volunteering means to her.

Link to Lisa’s book “Learning to Walk”: https://lisaburnette.com.au

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Buckle up for an exciting and fun-filled conversation with Kal Krzyzanowski, radio announcer, producer, and podcaster. This week, we had a blast chatting with Kal as he shares his passion for radio and the many ways he's making a difference in the local community and the broader disability sector.

Link to Verity Group Disability Housing (as mentioned in the interview): https://veritygroupaustralia.com.au/about/

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In this episode we talk about Fibromyalgia, a condition that is often misunderstood and under-supported. Self-advocate Samantha-Jane Rose shares her journey, offering valuable insights for those living with the condition and highlighting the critical need for more awareness and accessible resources.

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In the studio this week is Rob Mckrill; podcaster, photographer, film maker and passionate story teller. Rob speaks to us about his new film "The A Word," a documentary about his life, delving into the hardships he has faced and how he has persevered.

Link to 'The A Word': https://youtu.be/5C_24Fm3c1c?si=o_3lEA-FYIuhrBob

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Patrick Gunasekera is a creator, performer and producer working across theatre, dance, music and writing. His art is driven by a heartfelt interest in change. The stories he creates often explore how systems of oppression are normalised by everyday people and what agency and power looks like from a marginalised perspective.

This interview profiles Patrick and his approach to his work as well as highlights the show he will premiere in November – a ballet adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s short story The Little Mermaid, from a queer, brown, disabled point of view.

Find the fundraiser for Patrick's imagining of The Little Mermaid on the Australian Cultural Fund's website once it launches.

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