Able Pod - NDIS Storytelling

Listen as Randa takes us on a journey of her life seeking inclusion for her remarkable son Richard. Her fight is real from day one with Doctors telling her "your baby won't make it through the night". The journey expands as she helps empower others on the spectrum through her various MATES brands, creating a sense of belonging and social connection. She's a remarkable fighter for the cause and doe...

Listen as Dianne discusses openly the process of identifying and intervening early in the learning process of communication. This is a raw and open chat about the benefits of early intervention in one of the fastest growing sectors in the NDIS, youth ASD. This podcast reminds us of our role in being brave and seeking help if we suspect something with our incredible kids. Changing the trajectory of...

Every now and then you meet someone who is on a mission, someone who seems determined to do everything they can to make a change. Someone who is happy to sacrifice, invest and contribute almost anything for the cause. His commitment to mens work is remarkable. As well as building an amazing Community Centre in Penrith I know he has given hundreds of hours of support work for free.

Steve told me before we started the podcast that all of this started with him just wanting to take a girl with a disability out for a day on his jet ski to have fun. He now has a huge NDIS business leading the sector in fun and inclusion. His team runs kids onto some of the biggest sporting grounds in Australia and the sports stars all love spending time with the kids as support workers. Steve is...

Listen as Ross takes us on an open and unfiltered journey of his life. Ross tells us how he  contracted a rare syndrome from the child next to him when he was sent to hospital as an infant. This syndrome, named Gullain-Barre ,left him with limited use of his limbs and close to death.  But Ross is a fighter and an optimist. He learned to walk with crutches and full length callipers. He attended mai...

When I sat down with Storm I didn't really know what to expect, but I did know there was a story that needed to be told and shared. What I got was complete honesty and real bravery. Listen as Storm takes us on a journey from his childhood right through to Managing Director of his own business. Storm shares some vulnerable moments in life as he discovers his own identity and then decides to mak...

With 18years of lived experience Amy has seen the industry evolve and is a big fan of the NDIS. However, along the journey she noticed we could be doing a lot more, in particular the culture still needs a lot of work.

Join us as Dr Sanjay Nijhawan reveals how he went from an immigrant doctor in Australia forced to work in the middle of nowhere to find a job, saving children’s lives in the back of planes, and how he became the first doctor in Australia to write an authorised prescription for medicinal cannabis! You can find more about Dr Sanjay and his NDIS business, MaxLife Care at https://maxlifecare.com.au To...

Traidys deep spirituality comes through in this fascinating podcast. He was a church pastor and it is still very much a part of his personality and the way he expresses himself. One of the great characters in the NDIS Space, listen as Traidy goes from being a Lawyer to a Pastor to the Founder of Chosen Family, a brand based around Equity, belonging, community and joy! Its a very spiritual journey...

Listen as Jacob talks about his life and his use of Mindfulness to help overcome the adversity faced after his spinal injury. "I'm not sad. I'm not afraid. It's going to be very difficult but if anyone is going to get through this injury it's going to be me. That was what went through my head when I broke my neck"Its a fascinating podcast full of insights and advice from...

Shane is one of those remarkable people, he's committed his life to the service of others. In particular, he's committed to working with the most vulnerable of youth, those under the care of the Public Guardian. These kids have been let down by everyone until they meet Shane and his dedicated team. Its often confronting work but it can also be rewarding. Like he says, he turns up and keeps...

Madeleine, General Manager of 'The A list Hub' talks with passion and knowledge about the importance of connecting young autistics with each other in their own way. Thanks for sharing this amazing project!

Nina is open and raw in this chat. Nina shares the journey of her upbringing, its both fascinating and confronting. A young girl that never knew safety until she finally had a room with a lock on the door. Once she is older she works in security to keep others safe. Then she receives the diagnosis of MS and decides to become a Support Coordinator helping guide many through the NDIS system. Through...

Listen as Desire Ude, Founder of Anchored Care, delves deep into his past and shares his journey of self discovery. From Nigeria to Australia its a story of adversity, rejection and hard work. He finally hits rock bottom before he realises his true calling in life. A must listen for all those facing hardship but are still brave enough to be in pursuit of their purpose.

Libby Lombardo talks from the heart about her determination to seek new and unconventional treatments to help her daughter Isabella, born with Cerebral Palsy. This raw and emotional podcast takes you on a journey of how a mother's love changed her daughter's life. Join us as Libby Lombardo, a publisher Author of 'Dream big little one' subject of a 60 minutes documentary feature ope...