Today’s show is about some changes that are happening with the NDISWe have a special guest Nia to talk about it. We also send out a big thank you to everyone who donated money for the 2025 Radiothon because if it wasn’t for you we wouldn’t be on air. Thankyou!You can still donate to the station HERE:  https://www.3cr.org.au/donateHelp 3CR get to $275,000To Access the Survey we talked about go to:https://engage.dss.gov.au/ndis-supports-rule/your-experience-of-the-ndis-supports-rules-support-lists/Submissions close on Sunday July 27th To find out more about the Survey and other changes at the NDIS go to: https://www.ndis.gov.au/community/have-your-say/participant-survey-changes-ndis

Join us for another year as we raise money for the mighty 3CR, and what we think is the longest running radio show run by and for people with disability in AustraliaAmanda, Skye, James and Chris also talk about Hidden Disabilities and the Sunflower Project https://hdsunflower.com/au/So Dig deep!!If you'd like to add your support: Go to https://www.3cr.org.au/donateOR Drop in to the station 21 Smith St Fitzroy during business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)By post:Post your cheque/money order made out to 3CR to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, VIC 3066.By phone:Call 03 9419 8377 (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) to pay by credit card.By direct deposit:You can also pay directly into our bank account. Please contact us by phone for details (03) 9419 8377A HUGE Thanks to everyone who has donaed so far - no amount is too small and all are appreciated. We know how hard some people are doing.

Today we are talking about IDAHOBIT - the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (May 17)James, Cameron, Michael and Chris are joined by Matthew Parsons (Thorne Harbour Health Accessible Pride Project) and James McKenzie (3CR In Ya Face) to talk about the history of IDAHOBIT DayThe group discussed the kind of work they do to support the LGBTIQA+ community, why it is important to address discrimination and respect everyone’s sexuality, and where to go for information on IDAHOBIT activities.If our discussion bought up any difficult feelings, you can call or get more information from Q-life (Open 3pm until midnight everyday)1800 184 527 www.qlife.org.au  ORLife line - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Music on today’s show is the Rainbow Rights Anthem By Rainbow Rights Self Advocacy Group - https://rainbowrights.com.au/Accessible Pride Project - https://rainbowinclusion.org.au/In Ya Face - https://www.3cr.org.au/inyafaceAMIDA - https://www.amida.org.au/Get ready for June 2025 RADIOTHON - Your Community Your Voice

Cam, Chris, Shona and James talk about grief and how people have coped when someone they love passed away and what things helped them.This might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. Grief Line 1300 845 745 Life Line 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36  If it is an emergency call 000

Today's show is about International Women's Day. What does International Women's Day means to strong Women Self Advocates?We touch on what rights are important to us, about what needs to change to make things better for women with disabilities.Music on the show: Man I feel like a Woman by Shania TwainPresented by Janice, Janet, Shona, Louise, Maddy, James and Chris.

We revisit a discussion by Self Advocates about what some of 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

Join us for our last show of 2024 as we celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) and the Power of Self AdvocacyFeaturing the voices of Chris Bolton, Aunty Jane Rosengrave, Janet Curtain, James Teeken, Jack, Amanda Millear, Paul Drew, Sarah Waardenberg, Poppy Egan, Romeo, Beck Biddle, Cam, Maddy and Heather about our different self advocacy groups and the importance of IDPwD.The following Self Advocacy groups were represented on the program: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 Advocacy.For more information: www.amida.org.auEMAIL: [email protected] on todays show:Self Advocacy Anthem by the OutsidersWe Wish You A Merry Christmas  - Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (2013)Charlie Brown Christmas Dance - Linus and Lucy (Vince Guardaldi Trio - 1965)Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New YearCatch you in 2025!

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/