A short story on mindsets, roles, and expectancies.

When Jeff Strully was visiting Queensland from Colorado in the 90's, he told a very powerful story from his own life situation as a parent. The example, given here in this audio, about two other women in their early twenties, is told in the same way:

The point of these two stories of young adults is that they are in fact the same person. How people are treated can depend on how they are seen and what roles and expectations are put on them.

Hence, when valued adults roles are pursued, adults with disabilities begin to get a real life.

A reading from DSQ Resource Paper, October 2000, Brisbane titled "Changing Our Ways of Thinking About Adults with Disabilities" 

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In today's episode, we have Ross McLennan CEO of Townsville Chamber of Commerce. Outside of his work role Ross is a passionate Surf Lifesaving Club volunteer, camper,  fisherman, footy lover, and long-standing Townsvillian. 

Ross and I share a thought-provoking conversation about the Townsville business community, how our actions can shift perceptions, the experiences of inclusion in community and business roles, the importance of inclusive education, and lots more.

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Ep 3. Jasmine Healy-Pagan . Youth RESET & Sundalah Community
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On todays podcast, we are joined by social entrepreneur. Wellness educator, trainer and founder of Youth RESET and Sundalah community Jasmine Healy- Pagan. Jasmine and I have some insightful conversation around her journey to the United States and back to Townsville, her social enterprise Youth RESET which is on a mission to empower our next generation with effective strategies to navigate through life’s challenges. We also learn more about Sundalah community, which she has created and cultivated over the last 14 years. And share meaningful conversation around our won well being and how we might continue to navigate the world and support ourselves and those around us to thrive. Thank you, Jasmine, for your time and inspiration and enjoy.  

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Ep 2. Oliver Jesshope . People Things

In todays podcast episode we will hear from Oliver Jesshope, a Townsville based community builder, organiser and activist. 

Oliver and I have great conversation about his grassroots community development movement, ‘People Things’ and the role that it plays in mobilising and connecting citizens and communities particularly in the areas of democracy, politics and citizen led action.  

Thank you Oliver for your time and enjoy!

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Ep 1. Ben Milbourne from C&B Designs Townsville
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In todays podcast episode we will hear from Ben Milbourne, one of the directors of award winning building design company C&B Designs. 

Ben talks about his journey on thinking ‘outside the box’ about social inclusion and workplace culture in their business. We discuss the actions he and C&B took to shift their thinking and the stories of what came from looking beyond what they thought they saw.

Ben also shares his learnings about workplace inclusion so that other business owners, employees, or members of the community might start to take action in their work or community life.

Thank you Ben for your time and enjoy!

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