Episode 18:

📣🚨Sarah - Connect Coordinator at Youngcare 🚨 📣🎙️ 

New Episode: From Passion to Purpose – Sarah’s Journey to YoungCare 

This week, we’re joined by Sarah, Connect Coordinator at YoungCare, who truly has one of the most rewarding jobs around. Sarah works closely with individuals and families to help them live their best lives—connecting them with life-changing grants of up to $10,000.

In this episode, Sarah shares her journey into the disability sector, what drew her to YoungCare, and the powerful impact that small to large grants can have on independence, dignity, and quality of life.

We also dive into her creative side as the host of Sarah’s Book Chat on Instagram, where she shares thoughtful, honest book discussions for fellow book lovers.

If you’re passionate about purpose-driven work, community impact, or simply love a good book—this episode is for you.

🔗 Learn more about YoungCare: https://youngcare.com.au/

📚 Follow Sarah’s Book Chat: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsbookchat/

🎧 Listen now – link in bio

Episode 17:

📣🚨Andrew Rayfield Research Fellow; Research Commercialisation Manager 🎧🧠🚨 📣

🎙️ New Episode: 

We sit down with Andrew Rayfield, Research Fellow & Commercialisation Manager at Griffith University, to talk about world-first spinal cord injury research with the Perry Cross Foundation and Clem Jones Centre.

What’s it like to be the only person in the world who knows a new scientific finding?

From lab breakthroughs to discussing results with a fellow traveller—in French!—

Andrew shares the highs, hopes, and human moments of cutting-edge science. This interview took place in 2024.

Also featuring:
 ✅ The Spinal Injury Project
 ✅ Translating research into real-world treatments
🎙️ Listen now — link in bio!

#SpinalCordResearch #STEM #MedicalBreakthroughs #PerryCrossFoundation #Neurobiology #GriffithUniversity #PodcastAlert #ScienceCommunication

Episode 16:

📣🚨Katie Loves Being a Carer ☘️🇮🇪🚨 📣

🎙️ New Episode: From Passion to Purpose – Katie’s Journey into Care

This week, we sit down with Katie, whose passion for healthcare began early in life. Growing up in Ireland, she always knew she wanted to make a difference—and now she’s doing just that in Australia, bringing her experience and heart to her role as a support worker.

In this episode, Katie opens up about:

• What sparked her interest in healthcare
• Why she made the move to Australia
• The biggest challenge she’s faced in the care industry
• Her honest, heartfelt advice for anyone starting out as a support worker

Katie’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and real human connection. Whether you're in the care field or just love a good personal journey, this episode will inspire you.

🎧 Tune in now—available on all major podcast platforms. 😀👩‍⚕️👩‍🦽

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📣🚨Tom Ray Managing Director Accessible Homes Australia🚨 📣

Tom began his career in Sydney at advertising agency John Singleton Advertising, then moving to London. Returning home to Australia to join his family property development and investment business, the Ray Group where he became CEO and continues as Executive Director today. 
Tom is Managing Director of Accessible Homes Australia (‘AHA’), a NDIS registered Provider of Specialist Disability Accommodation. Also Chair of the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation. 😀👩‍🦽🏠

Contact details for:
Accessible Homes Australia (AHA) 
Web: www.accessiblehomes.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 5648 0606

Website: www.pcsrf.org.au
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0457 277 579

📣🚨 Dr Vernon Hill 🚨 📣  
Dr Hill who was the director of the spinal injuries unit in Brisbane and whos practices' have taken him around the world, actually happened to be my treating doctor when I got injured. 
And just to name drop - he coincidentally went to school with King Charles. 
Have a listen and let me know your thoughts! 😀🎤👨‍⚕️🩺

*Please note* - this is my first solo podcast and I was still learning how to edit my sound quality. I guarantee  it is very entertaining and valuable information!

📣🚨 Lauren Occupational Therapist 🚨 📣 Lauren loves being an occupational therapist (OT). Working with different disability groups, driver assessor & why she changed her career. 😀🚶‍♀️🚗👩‍🦽

📣🚨 Selina is a support coordinator 🚨 📣 Working with clients on the NDIS and is a triathlete! Plus, studying to be a lawyer.
Contact Selina: [email protected]

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📣🚨 Peta is a Speech Pathologist and loves what she does 🚨 📣

Peta explains what is AAC, the benefits and how everyone can have a voice! 😀🎤👍

📣🚨 Clare, plaintiff lawyer for Shine Lawyers 🚨 📣
The national practice leader in medical law at Shine Lawyers) 👩‍💼📚

📣🚨 Nick aspiring model & entrepreneur 🚨 📣
Nick was celebrating his 21st birthday when a celebratory swim went horribly wrong. Local community fundraised to support his recovery, finding Making Strides, establishing life on the Gold Coast! Starting a new career. Listen to Nick on The Unaffected Podcast