Able Pod - NDIS Storytelling

Listen as Randa takes us on a journey of her life seeking inclusion for her remarkable son Richard. Her fight is real from day one with Doctors telling her "your baby won't make it through the night". The journey expands as she helps empower others on the spectrum through her various MATES brands, creating a sense of belonging and social connection. She's a remarkable fighter for the cause and does it all with a class that resonates at the highest levels of society, business and politics. Randa your passion and the way you speak so articulately in the sector are to be admired. Enjoy this one, its straight from the heart.

Listen as Dianne discusses openly the process of identifying and intervening early in the learning process of communication. This is a raw and open chat about the benefits of early intervention in one of the fastest growing sectors in the NDIS, youth ASD. This podcast reminds us of our role in being brave and seeking help if we suspect something with our incredible kids. Changing the trajectory of lives is best initiated young, the results can be incredible. Enjoy.

Every now and then you meet someone who is on a mission, someone who seems determined to do everything they can to make a change. Someone who is happy to sacrifice, invest and contribute almost anything for the cause. His commitment to mens work is remarkable. As well as building an amazing Community Centre in Penrith I know he has given hundreds of hours of support work for free.

Steve told me before we started the podcast that all of this started with him just wanting to take a girl with a disability out for a day on his jet ski to have fun.

He now has a huge NDIS business leading the sector in fun and inclusion. His team runs kids onto some of the biggest sporting grounds in Australia and the sports stars all love spending time with the kids as support workers.

Steve is the leader of a brand that's creating REAL change. It's a remarkable story. Enjoy Team!

Listen as Ross takes us on an open and unfiltered journey of his life.

Ross tells us how he  contracted a rare syndrome from the child next to him when he was sent to hospital as an infant. This syndrome, named Gullain-Barre ,left him with limited use of his limbs and close to death. 

But Ross is a fighter and an optimist. He learned to walk with crutches and full length callipers. He attended mainstream schools where the challenge of inaccessible environments only built on his resolve to succeed.

Now Ross serves on the board of many great Australian businesses and actively advocates for Equality, Inclusive design and Accessibility. 

There is a lot in this podcast, Ross just keeps giving in that warm up-beat manner of his. Thanks for sharing mate. 

When I sat down with Storm I didn't really know what to expect, but I did know there was a story that needed to be told and shared. What I got was complete honesty and real bravery.Listen as Storm takes us on a journey from his childhood right through to Managing Director of his own business. Storm shares some vulnerable moments in life as he discovers his own identity and then decides to make a career helping guide others through a similar journey.  

With 18years of lived experience Amy has seen the industry evolve and is a big fan of the NDIS. However, along the journey she noticed we could be doing a lot more, in particular the culture still needs a lot of work.

Join us as Dr Sanjay Nijhawan reveals how he went from an immigrant doctor in Australia forced to work in the middle of nowhere to find a job, saving children’s lives in the back of planes, and how he became the first doctor in Australia to write an authorised prescription for medicinal cannabis!

You can find more about Dr Sanjay and his NDIS business, MaxLife Care at https://maxlifecare.com.au

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Traidys deep spirituality comes through in this fascinating podcast. He was a church pastor and it is still very much a part of his personality and the way he expresses himself. One of the great characters in the NDIS Space, listen as Traidy goes from being a Lawyer to a Pastor to the Founder of Chosen Family, a brand based around Equity, belonging, community and joy! Its a very spiritual journey and a great listen for all those that love connecting to their spiritual side.

Listen as Jacob talks about his life and his use of Mindfulness to help overcome the adversity faced after his spinal injury. "I'm not sad. I'm not afraid. It's going to be very difficult but if anyone is going to get through this injury it's going to be me. That was what went through my head when I broke my neck"Its a fascinating podcast full of insights and advice from a young man that has overcome so much and you get the feeling there is so much more to come. Enjoy Jacob, we certainly enjoyed creating this Podcast with him.