Life through a prism

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from abc.net.au entitled Australian Red Cross Lifeblood loosens rules around LGBTQIA+ donating blood and plasma . abc.net.au/news/red-cross-loosens-rules-for-lgbtqia-plasma-donation/105430414 Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-through-a-prism/id1814513182 You tube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmCKHZDNxdPY79H7MxggJ0A Webs...

In todays episode we will take a look at another article in regards to little people and the roles they may or may not have been able to get in Hollywood. Due to Peter Dinklage's comment through the eyes of former WWE superstar Hornswoggle. The previous article relating to this is episode 68 link below https://thatparkplace.com/former-wwe-superstar-hornswoggle-unleashes-on-peter-dinklage-for-c...

Merran Thurley returns in a new series with her life time journey with guide dogs The podcast is now not only on Spotify but YouTube and Apple. The podcast also now has a homepage you can find it at https://life-through-a-prism.podcastpage.io/

In this episode we conclude our look at the medias portrayal of people with a disability with an article from a Psychologist in regards to the media Portrayals Perpetuate Disability Stereotypes https://www.psychologytoday.com/sg/blog/disability-is-diversity/202505/media-portrayals-perpetuate-disability-stereotypes?fbclid=IwY2xjawKjXAVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFFQ3BwZmlqR1FmQnRBNDh0AR4U7j2ZhV7Zd8dBoSM...

In this episode we are going to take a look at an article from the website variety.com entitled Most TV Characters With Disabilities Are Played by Able-Bodied Actors, Study Finds. And I ask the question today does it matter who plays the role if the best person for the role is not disabled. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/tv-characters-disabilities-played-able-bodied-actors-1236387320/?fbclid=IwY...

In this episode we take a look at technology and the disability community and ask the question is technology leaving us behind? https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/is-technology-making-life-harder-for-people-with-disability?fbclid=IwY2xjawKY6ktleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFaUjNySUdENDlvQ1lXUEdsAR5QQwwnjWuBODthPtgKclQD1ohWg6gM76C7miX5bqIodBoxoSkk5Q8o0aXC1w_aem_Q0HfW0GKq221z1HBOU-...

On the 3rd May 2025 Australia had its federal election, one of the major upsets that occurred was the sitting opposition leader was voted out of his seat, by Ali France why are we looking at in this episode. The reason is Ali France is disabled https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-11/ali-france-peter-dutton-dickson-disability-analysis/105257586?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm...

In this episode we take a look at an article regarding a new gender euphoria scale which may help improve mental health outcomes abc.net.au/news/gender-euphoria-research-transgender-day-of-visibility/105098958

In this episode we are going to take a look at an Australian ground breaking series Number 96 it was the first show in the world to feature a regular gay character. https://qnews.com.au/groundbreaking-aussie-tv-series-number-96-comes-to-streaming/?mc_cid=68f1142df0&mc_eid=170ca917e6

In this episode we take a look at A-league player Josh Cavallo discusses in a football podcast continuing death threats . Lifeline ACON QLife Black Rainbow Trans PrideAustralia https://biplusaustralia.org/

In this episode we take a look at the top 5 categories of disabilities in Australia. https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/what-are-the-top-five-disabilities-in-australia

In this episode we will finish taking a look at Hollywood's erasure of little people playing actual little peoples roles down to the Peter Dinklage effect. https://thatparkplace.com/dwarf-actor-snow-white-protest/

In this episode we are going to take a look at when a famous actor makes comments that effect a community. (Apologies at about the 10 minute mark is a slight problem with sound for a few seconds.)

In this episode we will take a look at a 20 year study on the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians done by the British Medical Journal. https://theconversation.com/we-tracked-the-mental-health-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-australians-for-over-20-years-and-were-worried-249355?fbclid=IwY2xjawI_UO9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQq194lfjG1DF7nBTVP_badWHdcUdfa28aeNnHStGT_Lfr64gpD0cDPeYA_aem_O52Eg4c1...

In todays episode we will conclude our look at natural disasters and disability https://theconversation.com/3-things-we-can-do-now-to-help-people-with-disability-prepare-for-disaster-151843 https://www.dana.org.au/spotlight-emergency/  

In the next couple of episodes we are going to take a look at natural disasters and disability and what may be available to help better prepare our community https://theconversation.com/3-things-we-can-do-now-to-help-people-with-disability-prepare-for-disaster-151843 https://www.dana.org.au/spotlight-emergency/

In this weeks episode we are going to take a look at an article which discusses ageism and disability. https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/clinical/ageism-and-ableism-prevent-access-to-support/

In this episode we take a look at one persons experience as a person with a disability disclosing her disability when going on a date. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-12/why-hannah-stopped-hiding-her-disabilities-on-dates/104648142?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

In this episode we take a look at a follow up article from episode 60 and why I chose to talk about this . https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-03/tasmania-lgh-air-conditioning-bed-closure/104890386

In this episode we are going to take a look at the patchwork at best of air conditioning in the local hospital where I live in Launceston Tasmania abc.net.au/news/lack-of-air-con-in-launceston-general-hospital/104866512

In this episode we are going to take a look at the age old question a chilled tim tam or room temperature. https://kitchen.nine.com.au/latest/arnotts-announces-major-change-for-tim-tam-in-supermarkets/4e60bcf3-6165-4139-be22-8e1fe170f519

In this episode we take a look at some backlash that has occurred with the inclusion of an acknowledgement of people with autism in the new autism strategy. https://hellocare.com.au/government-faces-backlash-over-introducing-an-acknowledgement-of-autistic-people-following-acknowledgement-of-country/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hellocare-tuesday-newsletter-17122024

Episode 57. In this episode we take a look at an article regarding Australia's new Autism strategy https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-13/national-autism-strategy-released-employment-inclusion-health/104792744?fbclid=IwY2xjawHy1J9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWK1PgQgNGKV9phFkIoUrLb4xVau5W1MqwJLiKo7ZMKKkO1Ii5EMpSvlqA_aem_OSaJFE7VUpxn-t7CjS7QLQ

In this episode we take a look at disability and calling how Reverend Joedy Meers navigated life as a person with a disability to find her calling. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-10/idpwd-uniting-church-reverend-living-with-cerebral-palsy/104679362?fbclid=IwY2xjawHErzpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYh79CNdQ1R6IdM7PONOo1eP3lgn16_yeR98Qwu4EBe1mIdAnED74KMXbg_aem_KfZ6ZeKSM1g17ikXB7Q1tg

In this episode we are going to take a look at the ABS releases first ever estimates of LGBTQIA+ Australians and the Federal Governments announcement of a 10 year plan to better the health of our rainbow community.