The Livewire Podcast is LIVE this episode! Recorded in front of an audience in the Adelaide Starlight Express Room as well as Livestreamed on Livewire during their Comet-Con week. This is a pop culture and gaming convention that was happening in the Starlight Room. On this episode we chat with Gavin Smith Founder and CEO at Voxon Photonics, a company pioneering volumetric display technology .... HOLOGRAMS!

With a lot of our members off studying for the end of year exams, I thought it would be good to get some experts in to share some study tips. Matt is the Principal alongside teachers Megan and Ben from the Women's and Children's Hospital School in Adelaide share some of their tips for studying and how to prepare on exam day. We also find out how a school in the hospital works.

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TristanLW handballs this episodes hosting duties to Rep Kenzie, who has a chat with Olympic Diver Melissa Wu. Also JesterLW shares with us something that he's been working on!

This episode we have a chat to Fox Sport presenter and Starlight Ambassador, Matt Suleau. He chats to us about what his job entails, share some advice for getting into journalism and talks about some of his favourite sporting moments. We also hear some amazing music from our members as well.

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On this months episode we chat with Ryan Scott, who represented Australia at the Paralympic Games for Wheelchair Rugby. He chats to us about the sport, competing professionally and how you can get involved. If you want more info about Wheelchair Rugby, Ryan is happy to answer you questions at [email protected]. We also hear from some of our super talented members!

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This month we chat with actor and NIDA graduate Bridie McKim about her role as Sabine in ABC's The Heights. As an actor with Cerebral Palsy we discuss the importance of authentic casting when it comes to characters with disability. BartLW tells us about a new art project that's happening and we get to know one of our Livewire Reps, Rep Kenzie a little better!

In this episode of have the pleasure of talking with Ashleigh from People with Disabilities and Ruth from Youth Action who are teaming up on the Creating Access Project. This is a project that aims to help youth services in NSW be more accessible for young people with disabilities. We also have a chat to In Hospital Facilitator, Adam, about the new Vlog project.

Episode 20 - PAX To School by Livewire.org.au

Welcome to Episode 19! Coincidently ... the first episode of 2019! On this episode I chat to Perth based sound and game designer Brian Fairbanks. He specialises in creating video game content inclusive of gamers who are blind and visually impaired. This is Part One of my chat with him, talking though sound design and some of the projects he has worked on! Check out next episode for Part Two! I also have a chat with NikkiLW who walks us through Livelab and the new Rep leadership group. We also take a listen to some of the Livewire's Got Talent musical entries, staring with Rep McTrudies! I hope you enjoy!

While we're on a brief break, enjoy the Livewire radio play 'The Return' in its entirety. Written by Zoe Hogan in consultation with Livewire young people and performed by Livewire staff and patients of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network.