Raising Our Voices

Join us this month for a full house of Self Advocates!We have a discussion about what the different groups do and share the best bits about being part of a self advocacy group.We are stronger together as members of self advocacy groups!SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities AdvocacyMusic on todays show is the Self Advocacy Anthem by the Outsiders.For more information: www.amida.org.au

This month we are talking about Scammers, Hackers and Spam. What is the difference? How can we protect ourselves and others when using online, mobile and social media accounts.James, Shona, Amanda, Skye and Chris explain the difference and share tips on how to stay safe online. If you think you have been scammed you can contact:IDCare on 1800 595 160.  https://www.idcare.org/They deal with data breaches, scams, identity theft, and cyber security concernsORThe Consumer Law Action Centre on 03 9670 5088 or via the website https://consumeraction.org.au/ Music on todays show is Every Breathe You Take by The Police

Amanda, James and Chris discuss the NDIS -  the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We talk about what works and what doesn't with the NDIS and are joined by Nia Giddings from SARU's NDIS Working Group (and Brain Injury Matters) to talk about the recent review into the NDIS and discuss what this means for the future of the scheme. Music on todays show is Power to the People by John LennonSARU: http://www.saru.net.au/AMIDA: https://www.amida.org.au/BIM: https://www.braininjurymatters.org/

Amanda Millear and James Teeken present a special tribute show for Raising Our Voices' 37th BirthdayFounding member Amanda and James talk about why they joined the show, celebrating and remembering past presenters and sharing some of their favourite memoriesThe program features the voices of some of the strong self advocates who have contributed to the program since 1987Big thanks to everyone who has supported or been part of the show over the yearsEnjoy!Featuring the voices of: Aunty Jane Rosengrave, Colin Hiscoe, Luke Stone, Ria Strong, Janet Slattery, Julie Peters, Heather Forsyth, Peter Waters, Kevin Stone, Mel from AUSTREK, Pauline Williams, Janet Curtain, Susan Arthur, Romeo Brasington, Mel from SARU, Kay Forstner, David Banfield, Norrie Blythman, Doug Pentland, Daisy Serong, Ray Groves, Des McIntosh and Katie Ball.Music:Birthday - BeatlesStar Trek Theme song

This month we're talking about Racism and Disability. Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group PCE (Power in Culture and Ethnicity) join Shona, Chris and Dwayne to share some tips and ideas on how to combat racism. For more info on PCE contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce(at)gmail.comEMAIL: ejeroboam.pce(at)gmail.com Check out PCE on Instagram: Power in Culture and EthnicityOR FB: https://www.facebook.com/PowerinCultureandEthnicity/(link is external)SONG: Self Advocacy National Anthem - The Outsiders (2021)

This important radio show is produced and presented by people with: An intellectual disability  An acquired brain injury  Complex communication needsYou can support this unique, informative and empowering program by going to https://www.3cr.org.au/donateOR HERE at https://givenow.com.au/cr/rovBIg Thanks to everyone who helped us raise $900 for this mighty radio station!!

Women with disability are much more likely to experience gendered violence than women without disabilities.In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities and the discriminaion that still exists.Lisa is a member of Brain Injury MattersShe chats about her experience with ableism and sexism since she acquired her brain injury.Mel is a peer worker at Positive Powerful ParentsShe shares her story as a mother with an intellectual disability.Sarah is a member of New Wave Gippsland Self Advocacy and Rainbow RightsShe shares her experience as a Trans, Aboriginal, Lesbian woman with an Acquired Brain Injury.Mel, Lisa and Sarah also chat about how discrimination is still happening on the ground, even though there are anti-discrimination laws and policies.They talk about the importance of sharing their stories, and supporting others with disability to be empowered and speak up.  Songs: What a Wonderful World by Esperanza Spalding Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

Housing Justice is finally in the news yet the voices of people with a disability are still absent from much of the discussion.This month the team revisit a program featuring stories from the group about living in institutions, group homes, squatting, SRS's and CRU's; and how we are now all living independently. We want people to know that people with a disability should not have to live in these institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's.This show is run by: Shona and Chris, from 'Have A Say Bendigo' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Bendigo.James, Heather and Aunty Jane, from 'Reinforce' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Victoria.WARNING: The program features discriptions of domestic violence and sexual assault. For support please call. CASA 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK Counselling & Support Line: 03 9635 3610Sexual Assault Crisis Line Throughout Victoria: 1800 806 292CASA House is Relay Service Friendly:If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call through the National Relay Service (NRS):TTY users can phone 1300 555 677 then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Speak & Listen (speech-to-speech) users can phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Internet relay users can connect to NRS on www.iprelay.com.au then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Life Line 131 114 OR Beyond Blue1300 224 636MUSIC TRACK: Drummond Street Ballard by REINFORCE

This week, Heather, Skye, Lisa and Steve have a conversation about their experiences as people with disability in the healthcare system. They talk about how they have been treated by doctors and other health workers, access to support and information about the different sections of the health system (which can be difficult to navigate), and also the cost of healthcare and lack of financial support. MusicWitch Doctor- David Saville

This month the team celebrates another year on air - 36 years on community radio!Amanda, James and Shona present a tribute show dedicated to self advocates who have passed away and the (wrong!) idea that people with disability can’t make radio shows.