Life through a prism

In this episode we are going to look at disability with an article from abc.net.au entitled: Army veteran walking around Australia for charity reported to police over assistance dog written by Arj Ganesan dated 13th November 2025. I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and subscribe.  I enjoy creating this content...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Trans people push to make healthcare more inclusive in the regions By Charlie Shirley dated 1st November 2025. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-01/healthcare-for-trans-people-in-regional-australia/105951286? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you pl...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from entitled- Does identifying as non-binary get you cheaper car insurance? Written by Dean Arcuri dated 2nd December 2025. https://qnews.com.au/does-identifying-as-non-binary-get-you-cheaper-car-insurance/ ? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consi...

In this episode we take a look at an article from www.meer.com entitled Building the next generation of disability tech by Bhavanishankar Ravindra . 6th November 2025. I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consider subscribing. The podcast is not only on Spotify, but apple, YouTube as well In regards to YouTub...

In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Launceston General Hospital air-conditioning upgrades won't be complete for summer by Jessica Moran. dated 6th November 2025 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/air-conditioning-delayed-results-in-hot-temps-for-patients/105964806? Episode 60   https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/UpYDBpb44Yb Episode 61 https://spotifycr...

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In this episode we are going to take a look at a uk article asking is marriage equality just as equal for those of us with a disability and on a government pension. https://www.gaytimes.com/community/disabled-queer-people-true-marriage-equality/? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consider subscribing. The...

In this episode we ask the question what does AI and a chip packet have in common https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/is-ai-moving-faster-than-its-safety-net https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2025/10/schools-ai-system-mistakes-a-bag-of-chips-for-a-gun? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and cons...

This episodes article comes from qnews.com.au and it’s about my home state Tasmania the article is entitled: Tasmanian schools defend transgender students against ‘Women Speak’ claims written by Dean Arcuri dated 3rd November 2025. https://qnews.com.au/tasmanian-schools-defend-transgender-students-against-women-speak-claims/? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the...

In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled :Cash-strapped councils let footpaths fall into disrepair, creating accessibility problems for people with disability written by Claudia Forsberg dated 24 October 2025. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/disability-advocates-say-council-footpaths-are-a-big-concern/105915296?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&...

In todays episode we are going to hear from Merran Thurley and her continuing journey of 50+ years with guide dogs

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In this episode we will take a look at an article from nine.com.au entitled Health Minister Mark Butler under fire over disability access written by Samantha Maiden dated 21st October 2025. https://www.news.com.au/national/health-minister-mark-butler-under-fire-over-disability-access/news-story/4d483e447f926282422158af522d7587 In 2024 i did an episode called curb cut and inaccessible buildings her...

In todays episode we will take a look at an article regarding a new campaign to combat stigma in the trans and gender diverse community. https://youtu.be/rl2IDQmP9eo https://qnews.com.au/tasmania-launches-trans-and-gender-diverse-campaign-to-reduce-stigma/? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consider subscr...

In this episode we are going to take a look at one persons journey finding their freedom in queer music the article is from qnews.com.au entitled Queer music is more than sound, it’s strength, it’s safety https://qnews.com.au/queer-music-is-more-than-sound-its-strength-its-safety/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article about the place that I call home the article is from qnews.com.au entitled Tasmanian Lower House unanimously pass new hate crime legislation.  Written by Dean Acuri dated 11th September 2025 https://qnews.com.au/tasmanian-lower-house-unanimously-pass-new-hate-crime-legislation/ ? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and...

In this episode we will take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled How video games and adaptive technology are helping people with disability build connections written by Sarah Richads https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-01/accessible-video-games-connection-disabilities/105713080 I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from the observer uk website entitled -No one should have to prove their disability is not a scam. https://observer.co.uk/news/columnists/article/no-one-should-have-to-prove-their-disability-is-not-a-scam I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consider s...

In this episode we take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Mitch Brown laments AFL clubs, players' lack of support for queer community. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-11/mitch-brown-message-to-next-queer-afl-player/105759044? I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I create could you please give a like and consider subscribing. The p...

In this episode we will take a look at an article from qnews.com.au entitled - Aus peak medical body calls to end intersex medical intervention https://qnews.com.au/aus-peak-medical-body-calls-to-end-intersex-medical-intervention/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMLm5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHo6uB08JYZCYLsProoIfXgwSp9sZTN-dxUOkObGVfs5CKeA0KboSQn-vdyAT_aem_1PCSmzhMKMoYvMqD7DTLGw Youtube video- Intersexion- Boy or Girl http...

In this episode we take a look at an article regarding A federal government committee has acknowledged the“ unmet need” for improved access to gender-affirming surgeries, as it considers a landmark proposal to fund them on Medicare. https://qnews.com.au/medicare-funding-for-gender-affirming-surgery-denied/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGTGVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnZ2_Wb8SyMJhHU5vvHAEGDzXFvaeXPLpHjNiAiYnA21dLhwPtqJwZF...

In this episode we are going to look at another article in the ongoing censorship battle in the videogame industry. The article comes from thatparkplace.com by Marvin Montenaro dated August 1st 2025. https://thatparkplace.com/visa-and-mastercard-deny-direct-involvement-in-gaming-censorship-amid-mass-backlash/ I would just like to ask if you have enjoyed this podcast and enjoy the free content I cr...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au in regards to in ways of reframing what disability is. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-08/social-medical-models-disability-accessibility-inclusion/105494462?fbclid=IwY2xjawMCa09leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuU25eGy-dhlkQjvhilURg862h83kA1XgF7bl2PMly1kTP0Xsn9ty3CtP4oK_aem_Q8PbZg_Wndgl3az8wHpIQw I would just like to ask if you have enj...

In this episode we are going to look at something a bit different, in the 21st century would you think that a credit card company would disallow you to purchase a game you wanted to buy if they so choose well it’s a reality. https://thatparkplace.com/visa-and-mastercard-are-reportedly-censoring-video-games-alongside-australian-activist-group-collective-shout/ Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...

In this episode we take a look at article from the website disability support guide .com.au entitled Older Australians with disability missing out on key healthsupports, new survey finds https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/older-australians-with-disability-missing-out-on-key-health-supports-new-survey-finds? Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism...