Supported Decision Making Podcast

Andy Jackson is a poet and creative writing teacher who was awarded RMIT’s Future of Health Fellowship. Andy’s book “Human Looking” – a poetry collection that gives voice to a range of experiences of people with disability – won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry. In our interview we explore ideas of health, the challenging and problematic pursuit of “normal” in the health care context, the nature of fears that possibly drive the ableist instinct, and the place that creatives have in designing a more inclusive future. 

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The Spring 2022 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review is available soon. This edition has a focus on the experience of parents with disability. We have an interview with Eliza Hull, musician and editor of "We've Got This." We have fantastic lived experience articles that look into everything from the far from wholistic reality of health services to the power of disability pride.

Make sure you register to be notified when it's out at: www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/

As always, the Canberra Disability Review is online and free of charge.

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Akiko Hirata, Assistant Editor and Researcher for the Canberra Disability Reviews, gives an update on the great content for the Canberra Disability Review Winter Edition. There's a lot to look forward to in this edition from the focus on inclusion in disaster planning and management through to some fine contribution from the Canberra community. 

You can find more information about the review, and the Autumn Edition, at:
» Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org)

If you have an idea for a contribution that you would like to pitch, please send us an email at:
[email protected]

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We are all on a journey towards our full truth and identity. On the journey we experience relationships, our sexuality, and gender identity. Sometimes it can be bewildering. Sometimes presumptions and even the protective inclinations of others can prove a barrier. Support and information can certainly help. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is approaching its 50th anniversary in providing that support, education, clinical services, and a space for conversations in the Canberra Region. In this podcast we talk with Cate Barclay  who works in Community Education and Tim Bavinton Executive Director. 

Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT contact information:
Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT - Home (shfpact.org.au)
Phone: 02 6247 3077
Email [email protected]

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We have recently launched an exciting project at AFI. The Canberra Disability Review is a quarterly online magazine that reflects the breadth of experiences, perspectives, policy impacts, and concerns of people with disability in the Canberra Region.

 Our first edition, for Autumn, was launched last week and can be found at:
 » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org)

If you, or someone you know, is interested in contributing to the review then please pitch your idea to:  [email protected]

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Guardianship has been in the headlines recently. In this podcast we will explore what guardianship is, why it happens, how a guardian is appointed, and what are the things guardians are meant to do and what are limits are applied to the scope of what they can do.

This podcast is recorded in the ACT so the references are to the local legislation related to guardians. If you live in another state or territory it is good to check on the local legislation and processes that are operating in your area.

The ACT Guardianship Legislation that we refer to in the podcast can be found here:
Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 | Acts

If you are a person with disability having difficulties related to a guardian or the guardianship process:

If you are living in the ACT
Contact Advocacy for Inclusion on (02) 6257 4005
or Contact us – Advocacy for Inclusion

If you are living in another state or territory go to Disability Advocacy Network Australia | Disability Advocacy Network Australia (dana.org.au)

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In this podcast we will reflect on four simple points about self-advocacy. The work of self-advocacy, communicating what matters to us and what is OK and not OK in our lives, is ongoing. It isn't always easy particularly when it feel likes nothing we say or do can make a difference. In our reflection we will think about those feelings that tell when circumstances are not OK, the powerful truth that we have rights and also responsibilities, the value of our message and our individual way of communicating it, and the help we can find in trustworthy supporters. 

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In this interview, with Dr Lisa Stafford, we explore what we mean when we talk about inclusion, the power and inequities involved in design and planning, and creative approaches that have connected with the views and perspectives of young people with disability. 

Dr Lisa Stafford is an Inclusive Communities Researcher and a Community Planner, with 20 years’ experience in the field of disability, inclusion and the built environment. Lisa has worked in government, NGO and university settings and has a specific focus on the social-spatial needs of children, young people and their families. Lisa also identifies as a chronically-ill disabled person. 

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People who are carers, in our community, are a diverse group of individuals. Some have found themselves in a carer role in abrupt and unexpected circumstances. Some are caring while negotiating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. Their daily commitment makes a profound difference for the person they support and yet they are often unrecognised in our society. In this podcast we have a conversation with Lisa Kelly, CEO of Carers ACT, about the experience and concerns of carers in our community.

Carers ACT website: Home - Carers ACT (www.carersact.org.au)
Carer Gateway Number: 1800 422 737

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People who are carers, in our community, are a diverse group of individuals. Some have found themselves in a carer role in abrupt and unexpected circumstances. Some are caring while negotiating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. Their daily commitment makes a profound difference for the person they support and yet they are often unrecognised in our society. In this podcast we have a conversation with Lisa Kelly, CEO of Carers ACT, about the experience and concerns of carers in our community.

Carers ACT website: Home - Carers ACT (www.carersact.org.au)
Carer Gateway Number: 1800 422 737

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