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The "Bonus-ode" for this week gives viewers a behind-the-scenes peek at how our host Dylan Alcott met the Queen via video link to commemorate her "Platinum Jubilee." Dylan describes the location of the event, the secrecy surrounding it, and the proper protocol to follow when interacting with Her Majesty, including what NOT to say. Check out Royal Rehab Lifeworks Follow us on Instagram or Facebook ...

Talk about an overachiever! Steffan Nero is in his third year studying criminal law, Guiness World Record holder and opening batsman for the Australian Blind Cricket Team. How do you play blind cricket? How does he spectate blind cricket? What sound does the ball make? You'll be an expert after pressing play on this episode of ListenABLE  Click here for the video or Steffan's world recording break...

Even though I'm scared a Technology Totalitarianism I have to admit the advance in accessibility are almost outweighing my irrational fear of a robot takeover. This week's bonus episode or 'Bonus-ode' features our discussions around new AI from Amazon and Apple that look to make many lives easier and more independent. Check out Royal Rehab Lifeworks Read Lucy Webster's full article here: Changing...

They say you shouldn't meet your heroes and for once it's Angus copping the praise from 19 year-old Seb Steel from South Australia who laced up his footy boots alongside Angus a few years ago. Seb was involved in a forklift accident at his fathers business that saw him only 6 weeks before recording this interview decide to amputate his leg for a "better quality of life". This interview is raw, fre...

This bonus episode, or "bonusode," has Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin discussing the promises the incoming Labor government have made in disability. Let's use this episode as a time capsule to hold them accountable for their commitments! What's changes are you wanting or excited to see? Check out Royal Rehab Lifeworks Read Labor's list here: Better support for people living with disability Foll...

We love an episode that completely catches us unaware and Jude's story of becoming a Paraplegic in the Sri Lankan civil war was just that! Talking about accessibility and cultural differences between Australia and his home country show's we truly do live in a 'lucky country' and his mindset towards living a healthy, active life is inspirational. Did we also mention he broke his back AGAIN when hit...

This bonus episode, or "bonusode," has Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin discussing an article written by   Ellen Coulter for ABC news. What are your thoughts on this "David and Goliath" battle? Check out Royal Rehab Lifeworks Full article: High Court side with developer over Hobart Parliament Square disability access case Follow us on Instagram or Facebook  Check out our first limited edition mer...

As you'll quickly learn from this episode Nick doesn't need anyone else to do his introductions so he wrote his own: "I spent forty years of my life knowing something was different. I spent many times blaming myself, thinking it was ‘my fault’ or that I was doing something wrong. Getting that diagnosis had changed my life completely. It felt like a fog had finally been lifted. Everythi...

I’m Elle. Business Success Coach, Paralympian & Intuitive Healer. But Elle is so much more than that. A teacher, community builder, a business woman, a sister, a friend and an all around good human. Did we also mention she's psychic? Dylan and Angus agree to leave their bias at the door as the welcome Elle to the podcast and get a psychic intuitive reading each. Why did Dylan enjoy his r...

This bonus episode, or "bonusode," has Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin discussing the article written by Amy Kenny for 'Daily Beast'. "Tech companies are always coming up with what they believe to be brilliant innovations for the disability community without so much as consulting us.  These are examples of what Liz Jackson, founding member of disability advocacy group The Disabled List, calls a...

Aaron King identifies as Able-Bodied however after his twins were born he started to realize differences in the progression of his daughter Aria. 4 years on he still admits to not knowing what to expect of a child with disability whether it be education, discipline, medical decisions they made on her behalf, sharing attention amongst his 3 kids equally or even her thoughts on him speaking on about...

This bonus episode, or "bonusode," has Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin discussing the 2022/2023 budget announcement and the exaggerated headlines about the rise in the NDIS allocation. Do you think these shorter episodes in between our interview releases are a good idea? Check out Royal Rehab Lifeworks  Let us know on Instagram or Facebook  Source of story: Australian Financial Review See omnyst...

Joel Sardi made a one-minute video on Facebook to tell his small audience about his experience with discrimination at a local restaurant. When he woke up it had been shared and viewed by millions! In this episode of ListenABLE, Joel recounts the whole incident, and we call the restaurant again to see whether they'd learnt anything from the experience. What happened when they picked up the phone? T...

This episode will crush your heart only to put it back together again! Lauren Parker hasn't accepted her disability; in fact, she despises it and would give anything to return to her previous life with a fresh perspective. Having been a professional triathlete for most of her life Lauren was on pace to become a World Champion when a freak accident put her on new wheels, this time more permanent. W...

Love the ListenABLE theme music? Then you appreciate one of the many talents of Eliza Hull! The mother, musician, disability advocate and now author extraordinaire blessed us with her presence on this episode to talk about her experience as raising children while having disability. The ableism she faced from medical professionals and what other parents can do to raise their kids with knowledge aro...

"Although I'm nonverbal I have plenty to say"  We knew we were in for a treat the instant Noah Callan answered our first question and he seemed pretty happy with it himself. He describes himself as "funny, smart, and an all-round good bloke" despite his parents' belief that he speaks too much s***. How do you board a 150kg wheelchair or even travel? How does he get out of bed in the morning?...

We thought it would be interesting to see how our host Dylan Alcott's life has changed in the last 24 months, two years after our first interview. We also have first hand accounts from him on what it was like to win 'Australian of the Year' and what the Prime Minister gave Dylan that the cameras missed.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Blowes should not have survived the great white shark attack in 2015 that took his leg. He lost so much blood that he was in cardiac arrest by the time he got to hospital, and stayed in a coma for the next 10 days. In this chat with Angus O’Loughlin and Dylan Alcott he tells the harrowing story of the attack, the power of friendship and his miraculous survival, plus his later battle wi...

This episode contains discussions about mental illness and suicide. Please listen with care, and if you’re struggling call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Despite her bubbly personality, Tayla Clement can’t smile. She was born with an incredibly rare condition called Moebius syndrome, that gave her facial paralysis and club feet. Tayla has overcome severe bullying and depression to achieve amazi...

Imagine living with a disability so rare no one has heard of it. Anja Christoffersen was born with VACTERL Association, an acronym that stands for vertebral, anal, cardiac, tracheal, oesophageal, renal and limb. It’s a collection of birth defects that have caused Anja to have over 35 surgeries and 150 hospital admissions in her life, including emergency surgery on her food and air pipes, bow...

In this episode we have not one, but TWO amazing guests with Down syndrome. First up is Nathan Basha whose parents were given three choices when he was born - they could ‘institutionalise’ him, adopt him out or take him home. Thankfully they chose to take him home, and Nathan has flourished into an articulate young man passionate about teaching others how great living with Down syndrom...

Alex Noble became a quadriplegic at just 16 when he was badly injured in a rugby tackle. Before the accident he was a rising sports star, training with the Under-17 NSW Rugby Sevens youth selection squad and fighting for a NRL future. Now Alex fights to regain small amounts of movement in his arms and legs. But if you ask him which version of himself he likes better, his answer might surprise you....

This episode contains discussions about mental illness, PTSD, suicidal thoughts and a suicide attempt. Please listen with care, and if you’re struggling call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Bilateral below-knee amputee Lauren McDonough is learning to love herself and her body, but it hasn’t been easy. She’s struggled with treatment-resistant depression and PTSD since she was a teenager, an...

When Nathan Borg became frustrated with the lack of characters on television who accurately portrayed his disability, he called Channel 10 and suggested a completely new character. Nathan, who is deaf and uses a cochlear implant, now plays Curtis on 'Neighbours,' Australia's longest-running soap opera. Nathan tells Dylan and Angus about being warned to give up acting when he was younger, how he ca...

Vision-impaired runner Jaryd Clifford boarded the plane home from the Tokyo Paralympics with not one, not two, but three medals around his neck, including silver in the 5000 metres and the marathon. Jaryd ran so hard he collapsed after two of his races, and made headlines when he made a teary post-run shout out to his Dad, who passed away earlier this year. Angus and Dylan were lucky enough to sit...