Cerebral Conversations

Nov 22 2021 12
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From the great minds at Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA), Cerebral Conversations tackles
the biggest issues impacting people living with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities. We’re going all in on early intervention, advocacy, research, inclusion and a whole lot more, to untangle the curliest of ideas with the people who understand them best. Join our special guests and hosts for eye-opening, norm-challenging conversations. Listen to the powerful and poignant journeys of Australians living with cerebral palsy who are breaking all the boundaries. Be part of CPA’s Cerebral Conversations and find out what happens when great minds think differently.

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Episode 0 | An overview and Acknowledgement of Country

Aug 29 2021 4 mins  
Conversations have always been great drivers of change. That’s why we are so excited to launch a new CPA podcast that features conversations between some great minds, thinking differently about how we change expectations, attitudes and culture around some of today’s biggest disability issues: ableism, accessibility, visibility, and inclusion. Season one features Nadia B

Episode 1 | Early Days | Nadia Badawi & Tracey Spicer on Neonatology

Sep 13 2021 45 mins  
Join Professor Nadia Badawi and Tracey Spicer as they discuss the often challenging, but always inspiring, world of newborn intensive care.

Episode 2 | Riding rollercoasters & harbouring hope | Joe Darcy's story

Sep 15 2021 34 mins  
A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Joe Darcy, Eve's dad

Episode 3 | Early diagnosis & meeting Eve | Nadia Badawi's story

Sep 16 2021 28 mins  
A cerebral (palsy) conversation with internationally renowned neonatologist, Professor Nadia Badawi

Episode 4 | Changing brains & minds | Iona Novak & Tracey Spicer on Neuroplasticity

Sep 21 2021 27 mins  
Neuroplasticity is the secret ingredient for better brain power – and better outcomes for children with disability.

Episode 5 | Neuroplasticity in action | Arran Keith’s Story

Sep 28 2021 24 mins  
A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Invictus Games competitor and CPA client, Arran Keith, and his physiotherapist Claire Smart.

Episode 6 | Let's get visible | Hannah Diviney & Tara Moss on Inclusion

Oct 05 2021 49 mins  
Australia is recognised as one of the most inclusive nations in the world, but really, is it?

Episode 7 | Might, Cameras, Action | Emily Dash's Story

Oct 12 2021 31 mins  
A cerebral (palsy) conversation with filmmaker, actor, advocate and CPA client, Emily Dash.

Episode 8 | Speaking up | Bronya Metherall & Tara Moss

Oct 18 2021 48 mins  
We can all be agents for change, but we need to find our voices first and the courage to speak up.

Episode 9 | Ahead of the (Learning) Curve | Lia Sintras’ Story

Oct 26 2021 38 mins  
A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Lia Sintras, Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) client and Kosciusko conqueror.