Raise The Platform

Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Erin Kearns, a guest artist for the CAMP Alter State, a proud downs woman from Horsham and a key member in our Theatre of Speed group at Back to Back Theatre.

The two discuss theatre, film making, acting, expressing yourself through the arts and how accessible that is, autonomous disability theatre spaces, working at a cafe and more! 

To find out more about Alter State, go to this link: https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/festival-and-series/alter-state

This episode was originally aired on Saturday December 18th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

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Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is a special segment recorded by Raise The Platform's host and Executive Producer Imi.

In this clip, Imi discusses:

• The exciting plans for Raise The Platform for 2023
• How Phantom of the Opera portrays disabled people

If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact one of the following numbers:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue - 1800 512 348

Safe Steps - 1800 015 188

Qlife - 1800 184 527

This episode was originally aired on Tuesday December 6th (7am - 7:15am).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode is Raise The Platform's 2022 Victorian State Election Special! RTP Executive Producer Rachael discusses:

• the importance of elections and how elections work in Victoria
• what the political parties at the 2022 State Election offer disabled votera
• the accessibility of elections
• disability discrimination

If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact one of the following numbers:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

Beyond Blue - 1800 512 348

Safe Steps - 1800 015 188

Qlife - 1800 184 527

 

This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 26th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2 disabled writers, Laura and Zoe, discussing their experiences working in the writing industry, in both freelance and company roles, the barriers they have faced and how they fight them.

Laura Pettenuzzo is a disabled writer living on Wurundjeri country. Her words have appeared in various places, including Link Disability Magazine and The Age. Laura is also a member of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council. 

Some of Laura's opinion pieces can be found here: https://hireup.com.au/author/laura-pettenuzzo/

A podcast Laura worked on for the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bnQOCLkiGki5dRdCqGd8k

Zoe Simmons writes to make a difference in the world. As an award-winning journalist who's been published hundreds of times around the globe, Zoe uses the raw power of storytelling to capture hearts and minds, helping businesses small and large find their perfect words. When not running her copywriting and editing business or writing articles, Zoe can be found writing books (she's been published in three), and working on her first book about her experiences as a disabled journalist, and her hometown's survival with in the Black Summer Bushfires).

Zoe's social media platforms can be found here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeSimmonsJournalist
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/zoe-simmons-7119a994
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItbeginswithZref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingbeginningwithz/?hl=en 
Zoe's website: https://zoesimmons.com.au/  https://zoesimmons.com.au/about  https://zoesimmons.com.au/advocacy/ 

This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 12th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing David Simmonds – Director, Transport Accessibility & Inclusion, Department of Transport.

The two discuss the DOT's 'Try Before You Ride' Program, Access & Inclusion for Public Transport, Myki Inspectors and much more!

To find out more about the Department of Transport's Access & Inclusion Work, visit this link - https://transport.vic.gov.au/about

This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 5th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing Centrelink, Services Australia, the Disability Support Pension, and the inequities disabled young people face when trying to access these services.

Rachael also discusses this article from the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-21/disability-support-pension-centrelink-dehumanising-degrading/101526616

This episode was originally aired on Saturday October 22nd (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Elena Rüfenacht, the incoming Monash Student Association Disability and Carer’s Officer for 2023.

The two discuss university supports for disabled students, advocacy and disability, ableism and accessibility, and the importance of autonomous spaces for disabled people.

This episode was originally aired on Saturday September 24th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Andie Poetschka (she/her). The two discuss Andie's own radio show, the accessibility of the media industry for disabled young people, Andie's career goals and story about getting into radio!

Listen to Andie's Show 'Thank Andie It's Friday' on Fridays from 6pm - 8pm AEST here: https://tunein.com/radio/Thank-Andie-Its-Friday-p666009/ or go to the Facebook Page for the show here: https://www.facebook.com/thankandieitsfriday

This episode was originally aired on Saturday September 10th (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2022 President of the Monash University Student Association. They discuss accessibility in education, making changes, examinations & assessments, mental health, activism and more!

This episode was originally aired on Saturday July 16th 2022 (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raise The Platform podcasts are back!

This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael job applications and their accessibility, disabled people being used as punchlines in comedy routines and some of the impacts of social supports in Australia. 

This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 23rd 2022 (4pm - 5pm).

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You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ 

For more info, or to join the show, email Raise The Platform’s Facilitator.

Is Hay – [email protected]

Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.