Raise The Platform

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Ruby Susan Mountford (they/them) a disabled, autistic, ADHD and bi+ advocate and media maker! Imi and Ruby chat about their shared lived experience as autistic people, the importance of community, the expansiveness of the bi+ community, proving people wrong, radio making and more! Ruby wanted listen...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel, a satire disability news site entirely run by disabled people! Steven & Imi discuss the differences between healthcare and education for disabled people in the US and Australia, what the Squeaky Wheel does, why it is so important, how effective satir...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Luna from GayHeartCreative! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, ableism, queerphobia and death of a sibling. If you need support, please contact one of the following numbers: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Alyce Gumley! Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, addiction, ableism,  Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Safe Steps 1800 015 188 Q Life 1800 184 527 Alyce & Imi discuss managing mental health as a disabled...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Shawn Phua. Go to this link to read the transcript of this interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ov5pa8Y3wxlSwY4Gt2asqQqa9qAaKms/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106161155725293630716&rtpof=true&sd=true   Shawn Phua is a profoundly Deaf young man and an Australian citizen of Malaysian-Chi...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Huntly's El & Andy - a two piece band from Melbourne. They've built a reputation as one of Australia’s most evocative and dynamic live electronic artists.  This interview explores their new album Sentimental Still, Huntly's creative process, how lived experience intersects with their music creat...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Erin Kearns, a guest artist for the CAMP Alter State, a proud downs woman from Horsham and a key member in our Theatre of Speed group at Back to Back Theatre. The two discuss theatre, film making, acting, expressing yourself through the arts and how accessible that is, autonomous disability thea...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is a special segment recorded by Raise The Platform's host and Executive Producer Imi. In this clip, Imi discusses: The exciting plans for Raise The Platform for 2023 How Phantom of the Opera portrays disabled people If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is Raise The Platform's 2022 Victorian State Election Special! RTP Executive Producer Rachael discusses: the importance of elections and how elections work in Victoria what the political parties at the 2022 State Election offer disabled votera the accessibility of elections disability discrimination If any of the topics discussed in this episode h...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2 disabled writers, Laura and Zoe, discussing their experiences working in the writing industry, in both freelance and company roles, the barriers they have faced and how they fight them. Laura Pettenuzzo is a disabled writer living on Wurundjeri country. Her words have appeared in various place...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing David Simmonds – Director, Transport Accessibility & Inclusion, Department of Transport. The two discuss the DOT's 'Try Before You Ride' Program, Access & Inclusion for Public Transport, Myki Inspectors and much more! To find out more about the Department of Transport's Access & Incl...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing Centrelink, Services Australia, the Disability Support Pension, and the inequities disabled young people face when trying to access these services. Rachael also discusses this article from the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-21/disability-support-pension-centrelink-dehumanising-degrading...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Elena Rüfenacht, the incoming Monash Student Association Disability and Carer’s Officer for 2023. The two discuss university supports for disabled students, advocacy and disability, ableism and accessibility, and the importance of autonomous spaces for disabled people. This episode was originall...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Andie Poetschka (she/her). The two discuss Andie's own radio show, the accessibility of the media industry for disabled young people, Andie's career goals and story about getting into radio! Listen to Andie's Show 'Thank Andie It's Friday' on Fridays from 6pm - 8pm AEST here: https://tunein.com/...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2022 President of the Monash University Student Association. They discuss accessibility in education, making changes, examinations & assessments, mental health, activism and more! This episode was originally aired on Saturday July 16th 2022 (4pm - 5pm). -- You can find out more about Raise T...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael job applications and their accessibility, disabled people being used as punchlines in comedy routines and some of the impacts of social supports in Australia.  This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 23rd 2022 (4pm - 5pm). -- You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http:/...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing PHD Candidate Benjamin Phua about their research project on Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Technologies. This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 27th 2022 (4pm - 5pm). -- You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing trains, the stereotype of autistic people loving trains, the accessibility of public transport, and what they think should improve about Victoria's transport system. This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 6th 2022 (4pm - 5pm). -- You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our...

Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing the needs that disabled people have, and how so often they are ignored by mainstream society. This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 20th 2022 (4pm - 5pm). -- You can find out more about Raise The Platform on our website - http://syn.org.au/show/raise-the-platform/ For more info, or...

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed what exercise and physio we do to keep fit! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of Raise The Platform Alex, Bella and Jayden talked about how to be confident with body and Jayden talked about his holiday in Bali! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Raise The Platform Alex and Bella discussed tips and tricks on how to make life easier and more accessible! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of Raise The Platform we discussed Centrelink,Movies that have just come out that have included audio description, Bella's holiday overseas and Alex has big news!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of Raise The Platform we caught up with Rosie to see what she has been up to since finishing up with Raise The Platform!! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of Raise The Platform we interviewed Alex's dad on what its like to have a disabled child! We also talked about what we got up to on Fathers Day!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.