Some conversations are polite. This one is useful.

I’m joined by Josef Bandera, a Perth-based author and disability advocate, to talk about what inclusion and disability rights actually look like in real life. Josef shares why he’s proud of his disability, how stigma still boxes people in, and why having a voice isn’t a bonus, it’s a basic right.

We get into the reality of support work, what makes a good support worker, what happens when workers are under-trained, and why consent matters, especially when social media comes into play.

We also talk participant choice, asking better questions when hiring support, and why support should align with the person, not the worker’s preferences.

And we don’t ignore accessibility, from footpath gradients to “accessible” spaces that miss the mark.

If you care about disability inclusion, the NDIS, or understanding what respectful support actually looks like, this conversation gives you something to take away.

Check out Josef’s work: Book | Instagram

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