Cerebral Conversations

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with internationally renowned neonatologist,
Professor Nadia Badawi. 

Early in her career, Nadia realised that working with newborns was an opportunity
to change the entire course of a person’s life, not to mention having a huge impact
for their family and the wider community. That realisation has taken her on an incredible path: becoming a leading voice in neonatal intensive care and, six years ago, meeting
baby Eve and helping her become the “little blonde cannonball” she is today.
Nadia looks back on her remarkable career and introduces us to some of the
extraordinary people she’s shared it with.

Cerebral Conversations is proudly created by the team at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to tackle the big issues around disability and find out what happens when we redefine ‘impossible.’ Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au/cerebralconversations

A cerebral (palsy) conversation with Joe Darcy, Eve’s dad.

In the first hours and days of baby Eve’s life, her parents Joe and Hiam heard the
toughest news and words every new parent dreads: complications, NICU, brain damage... Through all the ups and downs of those rollercoaster days, Joe never gave up hope and
baby Eve is now a skateboarding six year old who’s defied all the medical odds.
Joe shares his memories of Eve’s first days, how he kept hope alive, and how trusting
your gut can make a truly life-changing difference. 

Cerebral Conversations is proudly created by the team at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to tackle the big issues around disability and find out what happens when we redefine ‘impossible.’ Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au/cerebralconversations

One in ten Australian babies spend time in a newborn intensive care unit, and it’s an incredible group of people who are improving outcomes for those infants. However, the greatest success will come when we all get involved. Join Professor Nadia Badawi and Tracey Spicer as they discuss the often challenging, but always inspiring, world of newborn intensive care. Hear how Nadia thinks differently about what is possible for babies born with cerebral palsy. Tracey asks how our understanding of CP has changed over the years and critically, what does that mean for the future? Could a global pandemic really offer silver linings to those living with disability? And what’s changed to make the idea of a cure for CP no longer seem so fantastical?

Internationally recognised neonatologist and CPA’s Chair of Cerebral Palsy, Professor Nadia Badawi is renowned for her research into neonatal intensive care outcomes. At CPA’s Research Foundation, Nadia and the team are investigating ways to prevent, treat and ultimately, cure cerebral palsy. Learn more about their work at cerebralpalsy.org.au/our-research/

Author, journalist and broadcaster, Tracey Spicer is a passionate advocate for the causes that matter most. For her decades of work for social welfare and charitable groups (including as an ambassador of the Royal Hospital for Women’s newborn care unit), Tracey was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018. Learn more at traceyspicer.com.au

Cerebral Conversations is proudly created by the team at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance. Find out more at cerebralpalsy.org.au/cerebralconversations

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 Badawi, Iona Novak, Bronya Metherall, Pete Horsley and Alistair McEwan chatting with Tracey Spicer, Tara Moss, Naomi Simson, and Rae Johnston. We’ve also asked some wonderful Australians with lived experience of cerebral palsy to share their stories with us, including Hannah Diviney, Emily Dash, Lia Sintras, Arran Keith, Joe Darcy, and  Marley Lyras-Hull!

Cerebral Conversations is coming soon! Tell your friends, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.