Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

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

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.

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http://www.elizabethwright.net and https://www.abc.net.au/news/elizabeth-wright/13829922

Social Media - Twitter: @esioul

LinkedIn: ElizabethWright

Instagram: ElizabethLWright

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.

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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

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.

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SHOWNOTES: ellydesmarchelier.com, Elly's episode on the Commons Conversations Podcast with El Gibbs - 'Insights from Disability Campaigning'

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!

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SHOWNOTES: George's podcast - Reasonable & Necessary, Independent Advisory Council to the NDIS (IAC)

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.

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To have your say in the Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers, please email [email protected] or visit:

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/own-motion-inquiry-platformproviders.

Consultation is open until 28 April 2023.

If you would like to know more about the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, or if you have a complaint, you can get in touch by visiting www.ndiscommission.gov.au or:

• Phoning: 1800 035 544 (free call from landlines) or TTY 133 677. Interpreters can be arranged.

• National Relay Service and ask for 1800 035 544.

• Completing a complaint contact form.

Confused about what's happening in NDIS Group Services? Join Roland and DSC expert Rob Woolley who make it all a little simpler on this 30 minute podcast.

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We're starting off 2023 with the supremely talented writer, actor and producer, Emily Dash. We talk relationships, representation and the powerful medium of storytelling.

This week Brent Woolgar and Rebecca Brissett give an update on SDA

Confused about what's happening in NDIS home and living? SIL, ILO, SDA, IFYP! Join Roland and the experts who make it all a little simpler on this 30 minute podcast.

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This episode we speak with the fantastic Faye Lawrence, founder of Untoxicated on her late diagnosis of ADHD and how it is informing her past and her future.