Get to know a bit about what to expect from 'All Been Inside' by listening to our trailer.

In Mike’s episode, he discusses his previous life of crime, experiences in prison, and his later advocacy work with Voices for Change. He highlights the prevalence of ABIs in Victorian prisons, noting 42% of male and 33% of female prisoners have them. In an interview with Stan Winford, from RMIT's Center for Innovative Justice, Stan emphasizes the systemic failures in supporting people incarcerated with disabilities. In their conversation, they stress the need for better identification, support, and transition programs to prevent reoffending and improve outcomes for prisoners with ABIs. They emphasize that prisons, as they stand today, are not designed to enable rehabilitation. 

In Bindi’s episode, she shares her experiences of being a ward of the state, enduring 14 years of domestic violence abuse, and facing systemic failures in the healthcare and legal systems. She detailed the lack of proper medical care and support post-hospital release after being a victim of family violence. Bindi emphasized the need for comprehensive, long-term support for victims of domestic violence with acquired brain injuries (ABIs). She interviews Sinead Tobin, a social worker, who highlights the challenges in accessing diagnoses and support services, advocating for more collaborative, comprehensive responses and long-term support. The episode speaks to the urgency of systemic change and an integrated approach to family violence and brain injury services.

Content warning: domestic violence, systemic abuse

In Fran’s episode she shares her personal struggles and triumphs with her ABI diagnosis, including rehabilitation and the ways that self-advocacy work saved her life. She highlights the diverse causes of ABIs and educates listeners on the experience of living with one. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy in empowering individuals with disabilities and calls for increased support for self-advocate and lived-experience groups. In her conversation with Melanie Keely, the coordinator of the Self-Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), she underscores the role of self-advocacy in promoting human rights, capacity building, and achieving pride and independence for people with disabilities.

Jai's episode promotes awareness and understanding of the connection between Acquired Brain Injury and substance use issues. Jai shares his journey of acquiring a brain injury at 17, the difficulties he faced and the importance of personalised support. His conversation with Adam Willson, Managing Lawyer of Criminal Law and Drug Outreach at Fitzroy Legal Service, highlights the need for a health-focused approach to drug and alcohol use in the justice system.

Content warning: drug and alcohol use, overdose