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Raising Our Voices

Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation

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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The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect &...

Raising Our Voices ·

2020/05/13

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 and shaping all our futures.Change happens when we Raise Our Voices together and share our stories.Music: Archie Roach Took The Children Away

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Celebrating Raising Our Voices

Raising Our Voices ·

2020/04/08

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 feature highlights on a range of topics from Powerful Parenting to Acquired Brain injury (ABI), access to the Footy and Public Transport and a nod to Sci Fi Fan Clubs.We hope you enjoy the show and stay safe!

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Having a Say Conference

Raising Our Voices ·

2020/03/11

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 organised by VALID (Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability) and is the largest conference for people with disabilities within Australia where people can find their voice, to speak up, to be heard and to be respected. This is the conference where people listen to each other, not just to the

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Walk in My Shoes...Homelessness

Raising Our Voices ·

2020/02/12

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 change of government support?Ariane Garner-Williams, James Teeken, Jane Rosengrave and Pauline Williams discuss homelessness and how it happens.AMIDA are currently putting in a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness which closes on March 16th 2020.In the lead up to this we revisit A

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Jane Rosengrave - Free As A Bird

Raising Our Voices ·

2020/01/08

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, finding her power and independence through self advocacy and becoming free as a bird.

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Accessible Melbourne

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/12/11

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 best to get around the city with all the infrastructure work taking place. You can check out Council's 4 year plan here

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Do Your Thing

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/11/13

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 models for Women with Disabilities in traditional media.For more information:https://www.wdv.org.au/our-work/our-work-with-women/doyourthing/https://www.facebook.com/womenwithdisabilitiesvictoriaWATCH the videos here https://www.youtube.com/user/WDVchannel

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Advocates discuss the NDIS

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/10/09

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 NDIS Advocate), Rachael (NDIS Advocate from RIAC) & Steve Grainger (Advocate from Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service)https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/http://www.amida.org.au/

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Moving Out and Independent Living

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/09/11

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 with disability to do this.Who do you call if you need help with something?MUSIC: Frente! - Accidently Kelly Street

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In Conversation with Disability Services Commissioner...

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/08/14

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

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/07/10

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!

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/06/12

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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Opening Doors

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/05/08

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.For more information https://www.voicestogether.com.au/self-advocates/self-advocacy-videos/Raising Our Voices Radio https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/AMIDA http://www.amida.org.au/

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Travellers Aid

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/04/10

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 CEO of Travellers Aid Elias Lebbos.We discuss the resources available for getting about Melbourne and Victoria on public transport.For more information https://www.travellersaid.org.au OR PH: (03) 9654 1926 and https://www.drc.org.au PH: (03) 9671

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Living with Cochlear Implants

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/03/13

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 Hospital and the Cochlear Care CentrePhone: (03) 9929 8666https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/http://www.amida.org.au/

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Invisible Disabilities

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/02/13

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 are not immediately apparent.For example, some people with visual or auditory disabilities do not wear glasses or hearing aids. An ABI (acquired brain injuries) intellectual disability, chronic illness and mental health can all be invisible disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/

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Choices and Rights

Raising Our Voices ·

2019/01/09

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 (ADEC)For more info http://www.amida.org.au/

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Award Winning Women and Powerful Self Advocates

Raising Our Voices ·

2018/12/12

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 over the years to support people with disabillites, particularily women with Intellectual Disabilities.In recognition of this work both Janice and Jane have received awards. Janice is this years recipient of the Lesley Hall Lifetime Achievement Award awarded to an individual who has shown commitment to the

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Rainbow Rights and Advocacy

Raising Our Voices ·

2018/11/14

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 for you or someone you know EMAIL rainbowrightsandadvocacy@gmail.comPH: 0490 825 094facebook.com/rainbowrights.com.au/

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Impacts of Sky Rail

Raising Our Voices ·

2018/10/10

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 disabiity have been most affected.The team take a look at the pros and cons of the project so far.

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