Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability

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What is like to live with pain that never stops? What is out there for pain management?

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses suicidal ideation and addiction. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling with similar feelings we encourage you to please call the 24 hour crisis support service Lifeline on 13 11 14.

For this episode, Susan talks to Cannadoc cofounders Dr David Feng and Kevin Brabazon about how medicinal cannabis is changing the lives of people with spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions when it comes to pain management.

She also speaks with Dean Tabone who sustained a spinal cord injury 33 years ago and had been struggling with pain management for the past 16 years.

All personal opinions expressed in this episode are their own and are not a reflection of SCIA.

Information about what we have discussed in this episode:

Cannadoc: https://cannadoc.com.au/

Pain management: https://scia.org.au/pain-management/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services visit scia.org.au.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is part of the Royal Rehab Group, and is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.

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Did you know that acquiring a spinal cord injury can affect more than somebody's legs?

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can significantly affect the bowel. Edwina Spooner from Coloplast explains how an SCI can affect the bowel, surgical and non-surgical options, considerations for intimacy and maintaining your independence.

Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
SCIA Continence Care - https://scia.org.au/continence-care/
Coloplast continence information - https://www.coloplast.com.au/
Coloplast Peristeen - https://products.coloplast.com.au/coloplast/continence-care/peristeen/peristeen-tai/peristeen-tai-balloon-catheter/peristeen-transanal-irrigation-system/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is part of the Royal Rehab Group, and is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.

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Did you know that acquiring a spinal cord injury can affect more than somebody's legs?

Spinal cord injury (SCI) can significantly affect the bladder. Edwina Spooner from Coloplast explains what a neurogenic bladder is, the importance of hygiene, good catheter technique and considerations you should make for situations like going out an intimacy.

Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
SCIA information about continence care - https://scia.org.au/continence-care/
Coloplast catheter information - https://www.coloplast.com.au/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is part of the Royal Rehab Group, and is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.

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Can having a disability change you?

The SCIA Peer and Family Support team talk about their lived experiences and the reality of living with a spinal cord injury.

Hear from Rob, Dan and Jess about what is truly important, lessons they’ve learnt along the way like patience, advocating for themselves, independence and dealing with mental health.

Let’s put disability into perspective; changing mindsets, learning from other people, engaging in support and services available and not forget about how important mental health is.

Spinal cord injury isn’t just doom and gloom, it’s about living your best life and focussing on what brings you joy.

All personal opinions expressed in this episode are their own and are not a reflection of SCIA.

Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
SCIA Peer and Family Support Team - https://scia.org.au/peer-support/

NeuroMoves exercise service - https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/

Wheelchair Rugby - Disability Sports Australia - https://www.sports.org.au/wcrugby

Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT - https://www.wsnsw.org.au/home/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
 

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is part of the Royal Rehab Group, and is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.

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What are some of the challenges that people with disability within the queer community face when finding supports?

Join host Susan Wood, SCIA Peer and Family Support Coordinator Jess Pellow, SCIA Policy and Advocacy Team Leader Michael Magro and ACON Community Health Promotion Officer, LGBTQ+ People With Disability Project Charbel Zada to talk about the QueerAbility NDIS Toolkit, dating and relationships, representation and what can we do as a society to better understand the issues and take action.

All personal opinions expressed in this episode are their own and are not a reflection of SCIA.

Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
ACON QueerAbility NDIS Toolkit - https://www.acon.org.au/who-we-are-here-for/people-with-disability/

Credits
This episode has been written, produced, and edited by Susan Wood with assistance from Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore. 

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is part of the Royal Rehab Group, and is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.

Get ready for Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s brand new podcast Have the Nerve!  

We will cover topics important to people living with spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions - including sexuality, advocacy, over 65s, NDIS and more!  

We aim to inform, educate and empower people with disability, their families, carers, friends as well as people who work in the disability sector. 

We will be releasing episodes from March 4, so hit that follow button wherever you’re listening. 

Head to https://scia.org.au/ to learn more about us!