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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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EmpowerED

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2025/11/12

Skye, Chris, James, Lou and Simo are joined by Madeline, Racheal and Josh from EmpowerEDLike Raising Our Voices they amplify the voices and expertise of people with disabilities.EmpowerED are an education and advocacy team who facilitate educational programs and community events through collaboration with people with cognitive disabilitiesPlacing people with cognitive disabilities at the centre of their work, EmpowerED work together to discuss, share, and learn about Respect, Rights and

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World Mental Health Day

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2025/10/08

Today’s show is about World Mental Health Day (October 10)This years theme is “Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” Michael, Chris, Lou, Amanda, James and Simo talk about how a catastrophe or emergency can affect a persons mental health.How people can prepare for a catastrophe or an emergency and what services are there to helpMusic today is Heal the World by Michael Jackson

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Life Experience VS Schooling

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2025/09/10

Today we are talking about Education and SchoolingEducation is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for all.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather share their experiences with education in both mainstream and non mainstream schoolsTalking about the hard things as well as the good things, like making friends and learning life skills.We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and this might have brought up some

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38th Birthday Show

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2025/08/13

Celebrate another year of Strong Advocacy on 3CR with the Raising Our Voices team.The team ask founding member Amanda how the show got started and talk about why new members continue to join the show. Sharing some favourite memories and talking about why the show remains unique and relevant after 38 years on the airwaves!Nothing About Us Without UsMusic on the show is by Kool and The Gang - CelebrationContact https://www.amida.org.au/ for more information

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NDIS Survey and Radiothon Thank yous

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2025/07/16

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

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Radiothon 2025

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2025/06/11

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

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IDAHOBIT 2025

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2025/05/14

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

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Grief

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2025/04/09

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

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IWD 2025

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2025/03/12

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.

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Celebrating Self Advocacy

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2025/01/08

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

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IDPWD 2024

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2024/12/11

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

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Self Advocates - Stronger Together

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2024/11/13

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

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Scammers, Hackers and Spam

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2024/10/09

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

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NDIS Review

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2024/09/11

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/

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37 Years of Self Advocacy on the Airwaves

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2024/08/14

Amanda Millear and James Teeken present a special tribute show for Raising Our Voices' 37th BirthdayFounding member Amanda and James talk about why they joined the show, celebrating and remembering past presenters and sharing some of their favourite memoriesThe program features the voices of some of the strong self advocates who have contributed to the program since 1987Big thanks to everyone who has supported or been part of the show over the yearsEnjoy!Featuring the voices of: Aunty Jane

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Racism and Disability

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2024/07/10

This month we're talking about Racism and Disability. Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group PCE (Power in Culture and Ethnicity) join Shona, Chris and Dwayne to share some tips and ideas on how to combat racism. For more info on PCE contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce(at)gmail.comEMAIL: ejeroboam.pce(at)gmail.com Check out PCE on Instagram: Power in Culture and EthnicityOR FB: https://www.facebook.com/PowerinCultureandEthnicity/(link is external)SONG: Self Advocacy National Anthem

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Radiothon 2024

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2024/06/12

This important radio show is produced and presented by people with: An intellectual disability An acquired brain injury Complex communication needsYou can support this unique, informative and empowering program by going to https://www.3cr.org.au/donateOR HERE at https://givenow.com.au/cr/rovWe are aiming to Raise $650Our Tally so far... $289

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Ableism and Gendered Violence

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2024/05/08

Women with disability are much more likely to experience gendered violence than women without disabilities.In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities and the discriminaion that still exists.Lisa is a member of Brain Injury MattersShe chats about her experience with ableism and sexism since she acquired her brain injury.Mel is a peer worker at Positive Powerful ParentsShe shares her story as a mother with an intellectual disability.Sarah is a member

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Disability Housing Rights

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2024/04/10

Housing Justice is finally in the news yet the voices of people with a disability are still absent from much of the discussion.This month the team revisit a program featuring stories from the group about living in institutions, group homes, squatting, SRS's and CRU's; and how we are now all living independently. We want people to know that people with a disability should not have to live in these institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's.This show is run by: Shona and Chris, from 'Have A Say

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Experiences in the Healthcare System

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2023/10/11

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 other health workers, access to support and information about the different sections of the health system (which can be difficult to navigate), and also the cost of healthcare and lack of financial support. MusicWitch Doctor- David Saville

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