Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

Evie and Roland chat to journalist, Paralympian and our 2023 conference emcee extraordinaire, Elizabeth Wright on the role of media and its potential to shift perceptions of disability. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: http://www.elizabethwright.net and https://www.abc.net.au/news/elizabeth-wright/13829922 Social Media - Twitter: @esioul LinkedIn: ElizabethWright Instagram: ElizabethLWright

This episode Evie speaks with activist, writer, and presenter, Elly Desmarchelier. The ladies go deep into what real inclusion looks like and how on a cultural level, we all have the power to ignite the fire for change. TRANSCRIPT SHOWNOTES: ellydesmarchelier.com, Elly's episode on the Commons Conversations Podcast with El Gibbs - 'Insights from Disability Campaigning' DSC's Annual NDIS Conference⁠ DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training

In this episode, we talk with NDIS Commissioner Tracy Mackey about what's ahead for the Commission and why education and consultation will play a critical role in ensuring compliance and progress for the sector. TRANSCRIPT, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training To have your say in the Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers, please email ownmotioninquiry@ndiscommission.gov.au or visit: https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/own-motion-inquiry-platformproviders. Consultation is open until 28 April 2023. If you would like to know more about the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, or if you have a complaint, you can get in touch by visiting www.ndiscommission.gov.au or: • Phoning: 1800 035 544 (free call from landlines) or TTY 133 677. Interpreters can be arranged. • National Relay Service and ask for 1800 035 544. • Completing a complaint contact form.

We're starting off 2023 with the supremely talented writer, actor and producer, Emily Dash. We talk relationships, representation and the powerful medium of storytelling. SHOWNOTES: Emily's work - Groundhog Night short film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=770hJQKk1x0, I Am Not A Work Of Art short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzClTxpaI0Q, Connect: https://vimeo.com/164935307, Reimagining the Village: https://vimeo.com/183563536, ACO Move: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNnnUcORa7M DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training, TRANSCRIPT

This episode we speak with the fantastic Faye Lawrence, founder of Untoxicated on her late diagnosis of ADHD and how it is informing her past and her future. SHOW NOTES: www.untoxicated.com.au, www.fayelawrence.com.au, Faye's freelance Marketing and Communications biz: www.anthropo.com.au. DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training. TRANSCRIPT

This episode is with resident DSC'er Todd Winther who gives us his laser-sharp take on the good, the bad, and the nuance of being disabled. One of the most Candid Conversations we've ever had, so buckle up! TRANSCRIPT, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training

Senator Jordon Steele-John on the NDIS and his journey to becoming a leader we admire (with the best laugh we've heard). Senator Steele-John, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training, TRANSCRIPT

Roland and Evie are back and starting the year off right with guest Eddie Bartnik, one of the key pioneers of Local Area Coordination. If you've ever wanted a crash course on why LAC could be the saving grace of the scheme, this is the episode for you. SHOWNOTES: Eddie's book - Power And Connection: The International development of Local Area Coordination, DSS Information Linkages and Capacity Building, mental health/psychosocial disability and the NDIS, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training, TRANSCRIPT