The allabilityhour’s Podcast

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services sit down with Jo from Malachi Assistance Dogs Training, alongside her incredible assistance dog, Ice. Jo shares her powerful personal journey as a veteran, living with life-changing injuries and navigating years without adequate support before the introduction of the NDIS. Through resilience and determination, she...

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome Bree from Soul Support Services for a thoughtful conversation about supporting children, teens and young adults in the disability space. Bree shares her journey from support work into building Soul Support Services, inspired by both lived experience and a passion for doing things the right way for participa...

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services dive into the world of allied health with expert guests sharing how therapy and physiotherapy are changing lives. First, Julian from Back2You Therapy talks about his journey from traditional physiotherapy into neurological rehabilitation, where every client’s story and goals are different. He shares inspiring examp...

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome two passionate guests making a difference in the disability sector. First, Raquel from ACME Support Services shares her personal journey into the industry, driven by lived experience and a deep passion for supporting vulnerable people in the community. She outlines the wide range of services ACME provides a...

On this week’s episode of the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services sit down with Mick Neal from Footsteps to explore his journey through the disability sector and what inspired him to become a provider. Mick shares how he transitioned from high-pressure corporate roles into support work, discovering a passion for helping people achieve their goals. He reflects on star...

This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services break down important updates affecting the disability community, with a focus on upcoming NDIS planning changes expected from mid-2026. They explore the proposed new person-centred and strength-based planning approach, including the introduction of support needs assessments and the ICAN v6 tool, designed to create...

The All Ability Hour kicks off 2026 with heart, hope, and big dreams as the team returns to the studios at Focal Community Services. In this feel-good first episode of the year, we catch up with Darelle and Tom, who share their personal goals for 2026 — from building creative skills and performing on stage to joining new programs and even planning a cruise to Hawaii. Host and regular guest Patty a...