SYN Media

Raise The Platform

Society EN ↓ 100 episodes

Raise The Platform is SYN’s platform for young people to advocate for, and share experiences of people with disabilities. Tune in on Tuesdays at 2pm! Raise The Platform is looking for people to be guests! If you are interested in being on the show, please fill out this form here. You can also contact Raise the Platform’s Executive Producers, Darcy Brown and Lauren Scott (Scottie) at raisetheplatform@syn.org.au.

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SYN Media

Category

Society

Podcast website

syn.org.au

Latest episode

Jun 21, 2026

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Episodes

Interview - Elena Rüfenacht - MSA Disability Officer 2023 - Raise The Platform 30.09.2022

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...

Interview - Andie Poetschka - Raise The Platform 16.09.2022

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/...

Interview - Ishka de Silva - Monash Student Association President - Raise The Platform 09.09.2022

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...

Job Applications, Comedy & Social Supports - Raise The Platform 02.09.2022

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:/...

Interview with Benjamin Phua - Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Technologies - Raise The Platform 02.09.2022

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...

Trains & Public Transport - Raise The Platform 26.08.2022

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...

Disabled People's Needs Being Ignored - Raise The Platform 26.08.2022

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...

Exercise & Physio Therapy! 11.11.2017

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.

Body Confidence! 03.11.2017

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.

Tips And Tricks On How To Make Life Easier & More Accessible! 03.11.2017

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.

Audio Description and Centrelink! 03.11.2017

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.

Interview with Rosie (Last years Executive Producer)! 03.11.2017

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.

Interview with Warrick! 03.11.2017

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.

The Medical and Social Model of Disability! 01.09.2017

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed the differences between the medical and social models of disability! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recovery After Surgery! 01.09.2017

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed what recovery after surgery is like for someone with a disability! Plus the interview that Bella did with Sarah on mental health! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mental Health! 31.07.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we discussed the importance of mental health! Lifeline: 13 11 14 BeyondBlue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Transport! 31.07.2017

On Raise The Platform we discussed travelling on public transport with a disability! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pauline Hanson 31.07.2017

On Raise The Platform we discussed the comments made by Senator Pauline Hanson about people with disabilities in mainstream schooling!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CyclePower and Travelling with a Disability! 31.07.2017

On Raise The Platform this week our EP Alex came back from her adventure with CyclePower! We also discussed travelling with a disablity!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education! 31.07.2017

On Raise The Platform we discussed how we managed schooling with a disability! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music by Bands with Disabilities! 31.07.2017

On Raise The Platform we featured music form bands with all disabled members! Find their music on YouTube and their FaceBook pages!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ableism! 31.07.2017

We talked about Ableism! Enjoy!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intellectuel Disability! 31.07.2017

We talked about how to approach someone with a Intellectual Disability and the Do's and Don'ts! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mother's Day! 13.05.2017

Today on Raise The Platform we discussed Groovin' The Moo, Mother's Day and Indepence! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CyclePower Interview with Annette and Caitlyn! 30.04.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we interviewed CyclePower participants Annette and Caitlyn! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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