Podcasts by Raising Our Voices
Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.
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NDIS: Issues, Tips and Tricks! from 2023-12-12T20:58:09.504840
In this show Skye, Chris and James talk about NDIS issues, tips and tricks.Skye, Chris and James are all on the NDIS, and in this show they share issues that they have all had with getting the righ...
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Raising Our Voices International Women's Day Special from 2023-12-12T20:58:09.497982
In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities. Lisa is a member of Brain Injury Matters. She chats about her experience with ableism and sexism sin...
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People with Intellectual Disability's Experience with Bullying and Discrimination from 2023-12-12T20:58:09.472690
Chris interviews self advocates Heather, Shona and James, who speak up about their experiences as people with intellectual disability with bullying and discrimination. They talk about how these ex...
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Experiences in the Healthcare System from 2023-10-11T18:00
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 o...
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Tribute Show from 2023-09-13T18:00
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!) ide...
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Living With A Brain Injury from 2023-07-12T18:00
Lisa, Larissa and Julie speak about living with a brain Injury (ABI). Lisa, Larissa and Julie are all different but share a common experience of acquiring a brain injury.In this show, they challen...
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RADIOTHON! Rainbow Coloured Disability Stories from 2023-06-14T18:00
Our radio show gives people with an intellectual disability and acquired brain injury a voice on the airways!Like our Rainbow Rights program this month with Sarah, Skye, James and GregOur past show...
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Our Stories about Disability Housing from 2023-05-10T18:00
Listen in to this show to hear us share our stories of living in institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's; and how we are now all living independently. We want people to know that people with a d...
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Our thoughts on transport issues for people with disability from 2023-04-12T18:00
Listen in to this show to hear Chris, Amanda and Shona chat about their thoughts on transport issues as people with disability. Song: End Of The Line by The Traveling Wilburys
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Travel, Disability and Access from 2022-05-04T04:17:17.020805
This month Peter, James and Pauline discuss travel, disability and access. Peter travelled to the US in 2014 and he shares his experience and ideas on how access could be improved here in Australia
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Speaking Out About Violence from 2022-05-04T04:17:17.014808
The Australian Senate is undertaking an inquiry into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disability in institutional and residential settingsJane spoke of her experience giving evidence...
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Social Justice from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.931565
Is it really possible to achieve Social Justice?Lisa Brumtis is joined by Paul Ramcharan, Associate Professor at the Centre for Applied Social Research at RMIT University and Russell Solomon, from ...
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Safety on the Streets of Melbourne from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.923863
Safety issues on urban streets and how people with a disabiltiy avoid the many hazards like people on mobile phones, getting on and off public transport. The team share personal stories and safe sp...
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Reinforce CD No Strangers Here from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.906963
Live from Reinforce's No Strangers Here CD Launch in Dec 2015Reinforce decided that the best way to educate, create a new voice and introduce new listeners to the concepts of Self Advocacy was to ...
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RADIOTHON 2016! from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.889714
Thanks to everyone who donated to keep Raising Our Voices on the air for another year.We haven't quite made our target Call (03) 9419 8377 or visit www.3cr.org.au to donate
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Sci Fi Special from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.833020
This month we look at Sci Fi clubs in Melbourne that are great spaces for everyone to be in.
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International Women's Day Special from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.827377
The panel talk about advocacy and women with disabilities rights on International Women's Day. They are joined by Cath McNamara from Women with Disabilites Victoria. You can phone them on 03 928678...
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Air Travel and Accessibility from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.805504
This month Amanda, Pauline and Lachlan are talking Air travel and Accessibility. Can you travel with your wheelchair? What kind of support is there for you?Did you know that you may need to bring ...
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Raising our Voices on 3CR…since 1987 from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.790696
We celebrated 30 years on air in August this year and we are still celebrating!.We've been going through the archives from the last 5 years since our 25th anniversary compilation and today we bring...
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Can we demystify the NDIS? from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.734208
James, Maria and Kathryn are trying to demystify the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).What is it, who can get it and what does it cover?Everyone with a disability is expected to have a p...
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Celebrating SARU's 10th Anniversary from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.726533
This month self advocates came together to celebrate SARU (Self Advocacy Resource Unit) who turn 10!SARU - Self Advocacy Resource Unit provide support for self advocacy groups to become stronger, h...
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Choices and Rights from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.704421
This month we discuss disability from a culturally and linguistically diverse perspective with Lisa from Brain Injury Matters (BIM) and Viviana from Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (...
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Opening Doors from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.689791
This month Bronwyn Trickett is joined by Lawrence Johnston to talk about the Opening Doors Project and the need for accessible information such as Plain English, Braille, audio recordings, and more...
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Advocates discuss the NDIS from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.633408
This month the team discusses the NDIS from an Appeals Advocates point of view. Bronwyn Trickett (advocate in the NDAP programs) is joined by Angela Horton (AMIDA NDIS Advocate), Judy Bourke (AMIDA...
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Jane Rosengrave - Free As A Bird from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.616434
Jane Rosengrave in conversation with Pauline Vetuna - part of 3CRs Power From the Margins Disability Day 2019 broadcast. Jane talks about leaving abusive relationships, fighting institutional abuse...
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Celebrating Raising Our Voices from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.600232
COVID-19 may mean we can't get together physically this month but we can still celebrate the show and the important self advocacy work the team has taken part in over the years.This month we featur...
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Using Public Transport During COVID-19 from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.590323
Kerri Cassidy from Disability Resource Centre joins Jane from Reinforce, Lisa from Brain Injury Matters, Bronwyn from AMIDA&Luke from Reinforce to share tips about Public Transport use during COVID...
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Vatt Chat Returns from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.577714
This month we are joined again by the crew of VATT Chat a peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this follow up episode we're ...
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16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.532267
Gender based Violence and People with a Disability. Jane Rosengrave, Lisa Brumtis and Bronwyn Trickett discuss gender based violence, domestic violence and cyber bullying on a global scale, what t...
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It's Radiothon Time from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.511692
Amanda Millear, Norrie Blythman, Jane Rosengrave, Justin O'Brien and Bronwyn Trickett are asking for your support to keep, possibly Australia's longest running radio show presented and produced by ...
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Human Rights during COVID -19 from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.496508
This month we are talking about Human Rights during this time of COVID -19 pandemic. With Lockdown continuing what are governments doing to do? Not having an end date is so detrimental for peoples ...
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Disability Day 2021 from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.487523
Human Rights during the COVID -19 pandemic.On Disability Day 2021, Jane, Norrie, James, Justin and Lisa share their experiences of lockdown and staying connected to community during the pandemic.
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Community Inclusion from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.484230
This month we're tallking about community inclusion. Lisa, Jane, Justin and Miranda discuss the benefits of community inclusion of people with intellectual disability, acquired brain injury and inv...
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International Womens Day from 2022-05-04T04:17:16.434282
Lisa and Heather discuss some of the issues facing women wth disabilities and the important role self advocacy plays on International Womens Day 2022
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Power in Culture and Ethnicity from 2022-04-13T18:00
This month we are joined by Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group Power in Culture and Ethnicity (PCE)Tune in to find out more ...Contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce@gmail.comChec...
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Self Advocacy and Art from 2022-01-12T18:00
This month we are joined by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode, Warren speaks to friend and coll...
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Revisiting The QR Code from 2021-11-10T18:00
This month we revisit the use of QR codes.While these codes are proving to be very handy in our COVID Response and contact tracing, for people with disability they can be very tricky to use and can...
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Telling your story to the Disability Royal Commission from 2021-10-13T18:00
Jane, Lisa, James and Miranda in discussion about the Disability Royal Commission and the new privacy protections for people sharing their stories
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Happy Birthday To Us - 34 years! from 2021-08-11T18:00
Thirty four years of self advocacy on the airwaves and still going strong. The team reminisce about past shows and plan for the future. Could this be Australia's longest running radio show present...
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Disability and the QR Code from 2021-07-14T18:00
Did you know QR code stands for Quick Response?While these codes are proving to be very handy in our COVID Response and contact tracing, for people with disability they can be very tricky to use an...
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Inclusion: What does it really mean? from 2021-05-12T18:00
What does inclusion really mean and what does it look like for people with disabilities?Lisa Brumtis, Jack Richardson, Chris Bolton, Norrie Blythman and Bronwyn Trickett chat about this in light of...
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Organisational Culture with VATT Chat Part 2 from 2021-04-14T18:00
This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we continue...
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Organisational Culture with VATT Chat from 2021-03-10T19:00
This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode w...
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Organisational Culture with VATT Chat Part 1 from 2021-03-10T18:00
This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we're talki...
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Returning from COVID -19 Lockdown from 2021-02-10T18:00
It's 2021 and almost a year since Melbourne went into Lockdown to stop the spread of COVID -19. Bronwyn, Amanda, Lisa and James discuss returning from lockdown and isolation during the Pandemic COV...
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Making Information Accessible and Remembering Doug Pentland from 2021-01-13T18:00
This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you again by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we're...
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Making Information Accessible and Remembering Doug Pentland from 2021-01-13T18:00
This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you again by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we're...
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Disability Royal Commission from 2020-11-11T18:00
Susan, Heather, and Lisa from Positive Powerful Parents, Reinforce and Bim, share their experiences of making submissions to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of ...
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COVID -19&Mental Health for People with Disability from 2020-10-14T18:00
This month we are discussing COVID- 19&Mental Health for people with Disability.Lisa from Brain Injury Matters, Susan from Reinforce, Warren from Voice At The Table and Bronwyn from AMIDA share som...
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Voice At The Table (VATT Chat) from 2020-08-12T18:00
This month we are joined by the crew of VATT Chat - a peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. VATT (Voice at The Table) is a SARU ...
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Staying Connected During COVID - 19 from 2020-06-10T18:00
How it is for you during COVID- 19?For people with Disability there are some things to be considered that may not apply to people without Disability.Join Amanda, Lisa, James and Justin as we share ...
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The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect&Exploitation of People with Disability from 2020-05-13T18:00
Colin and Jane talk about their experience of presenting at the Disability Royal Commission and speak about why the voices of people with disabilities are so important for recommendations, changes ...
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Having a Say Conference from 2020-03-11T18:00
Norrie Blythman, James Teeken and Kevin Stone share highlights and plan for next years conference. The Having a Say Conference took place on 24, 25 and 26 FebruaryThe Having a Say conference is or...
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Walk in My Shoes...Homelessness from 2020-02-12T18:00
Walk in My Shoes...HomelessnessHomelessness and it's effect on people with disabilities.If more politicians had a lived experience of homelessness, institutionalisation or disability would we see a...
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Accessible Melbourne from 2019-12-11T18:00
How accessible is Melbourne for those who use mobility aids?Lord Mayor of Melbourne Sally Capp joined Peter and Bronwyn in the studio this month to discuss this, future plans for Melbourne and how ...
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Do Your Thing from 2019-11-13T18:00
Lisa speaks with Nadia Mattiazzo from Women With Disabilities Victoria's Women’s Empowerment and Community Inclusion Team about Do Your Thing.A project set up to combat a lack of positive role mode...
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Moving Out and Independent Living from 2019-09-11T18:00
This month it's all about moving to Independent Living.Jane Rosengrave and James Teekan speak with Bronwyn Trickett about how it feels to live independently and what support is available for people...
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In Conversation with Disability Services Commissioner Arthur Rogers from 2019-08-14T18:00
Jane speaks with Authur about the role of the Disability Services Commissioner, the NDIS, the Disability Royal Commission and hopes for the future. MUSIC: The Four Tops Il'l be There
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Accessible Holidays from 2019-07-10T18:00
This month Colin Franks, Justine O'Brien and Bronwyn Trickett discus accessible holidays.What are they and who can you ask for support to organise one?
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Radiothon 2019! from 2019-06-12T18:00
This month the team are raising money to keep 3CR and Raising Our Voices on air for another yearTo support us go to https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442
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Travellers Aid from 2019-04-10T18:00
So you've arrived at Southern Cross train station, now what do you do?This month we're talking about travel related challenges with Disability Resource Centre's Executive Officer, Kerri Cassidy and...
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Living with Cochlear Implants from 2019-03-13T18:00
This month Justin O'Brien and Bronwyn Trickett (AMIDA) talk all about cochlear implants.All you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask!For more information The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospi...
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Invisible Disabilities from 2019-02-13T18:00
This month Lisa Brumtis from Brain Injury Matters (BIM) and Brenda Penaluna join Bronwyn Trickett (AMIDA) to speak about the importance of not making assumptions about people. Lots of disabilities ...
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Award Winning Women and Powerful Self Advocates from 2018-12-12T18:00
This month we feature 2 powerful women who are self advocates in the disability sector. Bronwyn caught up with Janice Slattery and Jane Rosegrave to discuss the work both Janice and Jane have done ...
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Rainbow Rights and Advocacy from 2018-11-14T18:00
Bronwyn and Cameron discuss Rainbow Rights and Advocacy - a self advocacy group for people with an Intellectual disability in the LGBTIQA+ communityFor information on what services are available fo...
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Impacts of Sky Rail from 2018-10-10T18:00
Lachlan, John, Bronwyn and Lucy discuss the impact of sky rail from a disability and access perspective.While the contruction phase has been inconvenient for all public transport users, people with...
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What Do You Know About The UN? from 2018-09-12T18:00
This month Lisa Brumtis and Bronwyn Trickett discuss the United Nations ( UN) - it's function, history and ramifications of the UN Convention on the right of People with a Disability.What do you kn...
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Disability and Sport from 2018-07-11T18:00
How do you find out about sporting opportunities for people with disabilities?Maria, Lachlan and Nelson talk about how they got started in their different sports, sharing information about equipmen...
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Radiothon 2018! from 2018-06-13T18:00
This month is our annual fundraising show. Help us stay on air for another year!You can donate anytime online at http://www.3cr.org.au/donateor call the station during business hours on (03 9419 8377
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How Accessible is AFL for people with disabilities from 2018-04-11T18:00
How Accessible is AFL for people with disabilities as members, supporters and spectators.People with a disability talk about their experiences with AFL matches and evaluate inclusion and make sugge...
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What does Melbourne mean to you? from 2018-03-14T18:00
Marvelous MelbourneNorrie, Peter, James and Amanda share their stories of living in and travelling around independently in Melbourne. Is it really marvelous? What works and what doesn't for people ...
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Living Independently and Advocacy Matters from 2018-02-14T18:00
Lachlan and James share their stories of housing and living independently with a disability.Also discussed is the recent news of planned cuts to advocacy orgs in NSW and what that means for advocac...
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NDIS Appeals and Plan Reviews from 2018-01-10T18:00
Catherine Aedy joins Peter Waters this month to talk about NDIS appeals process.What do you do if something is missing from your plan or your support needs change?For more information PH AMIDA on (...
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Immigration and Disability from 2017-12-13T18:00
Maria Strong speaks with Suresh Rajan about people with a disability and the Australian migration system.Did you know you and your family can be denied permanent residency if you or a family memb...
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30 Years and Still Going Strong from 2017-10-11T18:00
What a pearla of a show!It's our 30th Anniversary ShowRaising our Voices on 3CR…since 1987This month we bring you highlights from the last 5 years since our 25th anniversary compilationPresenters: ...
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Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) from 2017-09-13T18:00
This month we are talking about Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)What it is?, what changes does it bring?Jeff Shaw, Lisa Brumtis and Peta Ferguson share their experiences of ABI and swap tips on the war ...
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Transitioning to the NDIS from 2017-07-12T18:00
This month Peter Waters and Pauline Williams remember Terry Stanton, a strong self advocate who helped bring about positive change. We discuss transitioning to the NDIS. NDIA have acknowledged ther...
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Radiothon! from 2017-06-14T18:00
Its Radiothon! Thanks for supporting us in our annual fundraiser.It's not too late to donate to keep Rasing Our Voices on the air
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Demystifying the NDIS from 2017-05-10T18:00
James, Maria and Kathryn demystify the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).What is it, who can get it and what does it cover?Everyone with a disability is expected to have a plan. What are...
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Homelessness...walk in my shoes from 2017-04-12T18:00
Homelessness and it's effect on people with disabilities. If more politicians had a lived experience of homelessness, institutionalisation or disability would we see a change to government support...
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Using Social Media from 2016-12-14T18:00
In the studio, Arianne, Janice and Pauline talk about safe and easy ways to use social media.
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Melbourne Metro from 2016-10-12T18:00
The Raising Our Voices talk to Evan Tattersall from Melbourne Metro about accessibility in the CBD.
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First People's Disability Network from 2016-09-14T18:00
Jane Rosengrave talks to John Baxter from First People's Disbaility Network. They chat about many and various issues that the network is challenging as well as some of the solutions.Make sure you g...
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Inquiry into Abuse in Disability Services Report from 2016-08-10T18:00
Ariane and Luke discuss the recently released Inquiry into Abuse in Disability Services.The final report highlighted the widespread nature of abuse and neglect of people with disability and how rep...
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Victorian Self Advocacy Network Speak Out from 2016-07-13T18:00
At a recent forum and skills workshop with People from the Victorian Self Advocacy Network, James, Ria and Norrie spoke with Matt, Jessica, Marlene, Nola, Jules, Adrian, Glenn, Ben, Brendan, David,...
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What's in the Budget for People with Disability? from 2016-05-11T18:00
Ariane Garner- Williams and Pauline Williams discuss the 2016 Federal and Victorian State Budgets. The closure of the last institutions and making sure future builds for community housing avoid iso...
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Knowing Your Rights on Trains, Planes and Buses from 2016-04-13T18:00
This month we're talking all things Transport - everything from trains, planes and buses and knowing your rights. Presented by Ariane Garner- Williams, Lachlan Jones, James Teeken and Pauline Will...
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Why Self Advocacy Matters Cont' from 2016-02-10T18:00
The'Why Self Advocacy Matters'forum and Q&A, took place on Wednesday, 25 November 2015.Hosted by the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), Raising Our Voices and other Victorian self advocacy groups ...
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Why Self Advocacy Matters from 2016-01-13T18:00
The'Why Self Advocacy Matters'forum and Q&A, took place on Wednesday, 25 November 2015.Hosted by the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), Raising Our Voices and other Victorian self advocacy groups ...
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Abuse in Disability Services from 2015-11-11T18:00
The Family and Community Development Commmittee (Victorian Government) have been undertaking the review over the last year calling for submission into the inquiry into Abuse and Diginity in Disabil...
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Multi Purpose Taxi Review from 2015-10-14T18:00
The Victorian Government is reviewing the Multi Purpose Taxi program and considering how to improve transport for people with limited mobility.Raising Our Voices discusses the review and shares som...
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Stand Up For Your Rights from 2015-08-12T18:00
This month Raising Our Voices celebrates 28 years on air at 3CR. Peter and Pauline discuss bullying and stategies to combat it. VALE to Graeme Williams, a great self-advocate and supporter of Raisi...
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What Does Justice Mean To You? from 2015-05-13T18:00
Today the team are discussing Human Rights and Justice. How do you define justice?. What does justice mean for people with disabilities, and how is our real life experience different to our vision ...
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People with a Disability Speak Out from 2015-03-18T18:00
Jane recently told her story to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Abuse. Talking openly about the violence, abuse and neglect many people with a disability suffered in inst...
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Branching Out and The Big Issue(s) from 2015-02-11T18:00
James tells us all about the Branching Out Art Show and his new job selling the Big Issue. There’s more lucky dips from SARU self advocacy resources unit you might find useful, and discussion on t...
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LIVE from The 2014 National Disability Awards from 2014-12-10T18:00
This month we are LIVE from The National Disability Awards , which are held each year as part of the International Day of People with Disability celebrations. Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU) wer...
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