Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

Jun 19 2024 52 ep. 33 mins 32

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Join DSC’s podcast series with hosts, Roland and Evie Naufal as they chat with interesting guests who have carved their own path in the disability sector - revealing battle scars, imparting wisdom and talking straight about their journeys. This podcast aims to have the kind of conversations that come about when passionate people aren’t afraid to speak their mind.

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Disability Done Different: Remembering John Walsh AM

Jun 19 2024 21 mins

In this episode, Roland is joined by Rhonda Galbally and Sam Paior to reflect on the profound influence John Walsh AM had on the disability sector as an actuary, advocate, and unsung architect of the NDIS. TRANSCRIPT

Michael Bink on...making space at the roundtable

Jan 10 2024 19 mins

Kicking off 2024 with Michael Bink of Ability Roundtable, exploring the human aspect of data and the potential for a stronger NDIS 2.0 by fostering broader collaboration within the sector. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: The Ability Roundtable⁠, ⁠ DSC newsletter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠DSC Website⁠⁠, ⁠⁠DSC training

Alice Patten and Carol Berry on...committing to culture

Nov 25 2023 36 mins

This episode we speak with Alice Patten, First Nations advocate and parent of a child with a disability and Carol Berry, CEO of Disability Trust on their collaborative journey to foster an environment where cultural safety thrives at every level of disability care and service provision. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: The Disability Trust, ⁠⁠DSC newsletter⁠⁠, ⁠DSC Website⁠, ⁠D

Christina Ryan on...leading by example

Oct 15 2023 21 mins

This episode Evie and Sara speak with Dli's CEO Christina Ryan discussing how bringing disabled people into the top jobs will shift long-held perceptions and create momentum in the sector. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: Disability Leadership Institute, Dli's National Leadership Awards, DSC newsletter⁠, DSC Website, DSC training

Louise Yabsley on...the art of creative lobbying

Sep 11 2023 32 mins

This week we chat with Louise Yabsley, director of Watt Advocacy on her unique style of lobbying and what's at the heart of influencing change. And we have our very own Sara Gingold debuting as co-host! TRANSCRIPT, Watt Advocacy & Communications, DSC Website, DSC training

Elizabeth Wright on...the narrative of disability through media

Aug 06 2023 25 mins

Evie and Roland chat to journalist, Paralympian and our 2023 conference emcee extraordinaire, Elizabeth Wright on the role of media and its potential to shift perceptions of disability. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: http://www.elizabethwright.net and https://www.abc.net.au/news/elizabeth-wright/13829922 Social Media - Twitter: @esioul LinkedIn: ElizabethWright Instagram: ElizabethLWrigh

Dr Ben Gauntlett on...being the Disability Discrimination Commissioner

May 18 2023 25 mins

This episode we speak with Dr Ben Gauntlett on being a person with disability in his role as Commissioner, and his thoughts on the future of the NDIS. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: humanrights.gov.au, Dr Ben Gauntlett on Twitter, Disability Discrimination area of the Commission website DSC's Annual NDIS Conference⁠ DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training

Elly Desmarchelier on...activism, pride and palatability

May 03 2023 24 mins

This episode Evie speaks with activist, writer, and presenter, Elly Desmarchelier. The ladies go deep into what real inclusion looks like and how on a cultural level, we all have the power to ignite the fire for change. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: ellydesmarchelier.com, Elly's episode on the Commons Conversations Podcast with El Gibbs - 'Insights from Disability Campaigning'

Dr George Taleporos on...policy, perspective and the potential of the NDIS

Apr 12 2023 32 mins

This episode we chat with Dr George Taleporos, host of the hit podcast Reasonable & Necessary and member of the IAC. Jam-packed with discussions on self-management, support, policy and the positive impact of Covid in expanding his world. George's laser wit and rye humour is an absolute delight to listen to. Enjoy! TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: George's podcast - Reasonable &am

Tracy Mackey on...the new age of regulation

Mar 06 2023 33 mins

In this episode, we talk with NDIS Commissioner Tracy Mackey about what's ahead for the Commission and why education and consultation will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and progress for the sector. TRANSCRIPT, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training To have your say in the Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers, please email [email protected]