Beyond Barriers The Podcast

Episode 9 of beyond barriers the podcast we sit down with former NRL player Jesse Sene Lafao. Jesse has found his passion with life after football, breaking down boundaries that is healthy for men to speak about their mental health. We deep dive into Jesse’s life and his purpose for starting talk your walk. A really interesting insight into how rugby league can play a huge part in the highs and lo...

The story of Simone O’Brien. Nearly beaten to death at the hands of a baseball bat. Simone survived and is now using a negative into a positive to help perpetrators turn their lives around. Simone bravely shares her story and we are so grateful that she is with us.

Hugo, a passionate runner, was the national champion at the 2023 Australian Cross Country Championships for U15 multiclass. However, this year, Hugo and other short-statured athletes were banned from competing in events longer than 400m. Without providing clear reasons, School Sport Australia and Athletics Australia removed T40 and T41 classifications from the list of eligible categories for cross...

One of the most truly touching stories you will ever listen too. From being told that he needed his life support turned off. His family never gave up hope. Billy survived. If you’re short of inspiration, you won't be after Billy's wonderful mum gives us an insight into Billy's life before and after his life changing accident. Inspirational to say the least. We were so grateful to have Dora feature...

We’ve sifted through your intriguing questions from social media. Giving you an honest perspective and break down on each question. We hope that through this episode it really allows our listeners to gain insight to not only life at Our Choice but questions regarding being a support worker and or being a parent/carer to someone with a disability. We thank you for all of the great questions asked....

In this episode we are so grateful to be able to sit down with our very own NRLW athlete and Our Choice Support Worker, Tayla Curtis. Whether you have a sibling with a disability or simply want to understand this experience better, Tayla covers all aspects along with the hardships she's faced and what she now aspires to be.

Heartbreakingly, we often think of childhood as carefree. But for some, the struggle begins far too early. In this episode, we sit down with Sam and Pat who share their pain as parents watching their child self-harm at just three years old.  An inspiring story of two parents, who have encountered an incredible journey with their beautiful son.

A heartfelt story about a beautiful family who have overcome numerous challenges since Marco’s birth. In this episode, they share their inspiring journey, highlighting both the highs and lows they have experienced together. Through rugby league, Marco found a purpose that essentially saved his life. Grab the tissues! We hope you enjoy.

In this pilot episode, we dive into the genesis of our show, exploring the inspiration behind our journey and what you can expect from future episodes. Hear from your hosts Aden Perry and Indi Cleary about our personal stories and why we are passionate about amplifying voices and narratives that matter. Join us as we set the stage for an exciting series of insightful interviews, powerful stories,...