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.

Author

SYN Media

Category

Society

Podcast website

syn.org.au

Latest episode

Jun 21, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Body Image! 23.04.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we spoke about Body Image!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Access Part 2 15.04.2017

Today on the show we talked about the importance of Becky and some great accessible experiences to do around Melbourne!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disability Access 12.04.2017

This week we talked about disabiity discrimination and access!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Media Access 04.04.2017

Last week we talked about media access including audio description, subtitles and braille! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Assisted Suicide The Musical Review! 04.04.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we did a review on Assisted Suicide The Musical and talked about disabled comedians!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Types Of Disabilities Part 2! 23.03.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we continued talking about more types of disabiliites!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Types Of Disabilities Part 1! 05.03.2017

This week on the show we talked about types of disabilities!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disabled People In The Media That Have Made A Positive Impact! 20.02.2017

This week on Raise The Platform we talked about Disabled People In The Media That Have Made A Positive Impact! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disability Misconceptions! 20.02.2017

On Raise The Platform last week we talked about the misconceptions around disabilty!  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Positive Character Representations of Disability In TV and Film 05.02.2017

Raise The Platform is back for 2017! On this weeks show we talked about positive character representations of disability in TV and film! Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Best Bits of RTP in 2016 18.12.2016

Boy does the year go fast. This is our last podcast of 2016. On this episode Alex, Jayden, Stella, Niki and our no longer resident ghost talk about their favourite bits of RTP this year. We also announce the new EP for next year (spoiler alert its Alex)  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela Di Toro comes in for a chat 12.12.2016

Daniela Di Toro is an Australian Wheelchair tennis player, she was the 2010 French Open doubles champion and has also been the Masters double champion. In singles Di Toro is the former world number one and two time masters finalist. In 2015, she moved to para-table tennis and represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. She was team captain with Kurt Fearnley. Raise the Platform was lucky en...

International Day of People with Disabilities at GESAC 07.12.2016

A podcast of interviews that Raise the Platform did at GESAC for their festival for international day of people with disabilities.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Cathy from the University of Melbourne and International day of people with disabilities 04.12.2016

On this Episode Alex, Jayden, Stella and Nicki interview Cathy, who is working with the University of Sydney and Melbourne on a research project that investigates how other people discriminate against young people with disability in public places and how this affects their social and economic participation and wellbeing. She is hoping to speak with young people with different types of disabil...

Jobs! 04.12.2016

On this Episode Nicki, Alex, Stella and Jayden talk jobs, what kinds there are and places that try and help you get a job.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Richard on Passport to Play 28.11.2016

In this interview Alex and Jayden talk to Richard, the CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation, about the upcoming launch of Passport to Play, that will be held on the 1st of December at GESAC.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Richard about DSR Festival 28.11.2016

In this interview Alex and Jayden talk to Richard, the CEO of Disability Sport and Recreation about the upcoming DSR Festival that will be held at Crown River Walk on the 2nd of December.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autism, mental illness and other hidden disabilities 17.11.2016

On this Episode of Raise the Platform Jayden and Alex talk about Autism, Mental Illness and other Hidden Disabilities.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pet Therapy 08.11.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platform Alex and Jayden talk all about Pet Therapy with a sneaky voice appearance from our resident ghost Rosie.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When illness becomes disability 02.11.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platform we talk to Michael who was diagnosed with cancer when he was five and as a result, has gained a few disabilities along the way.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Your Rights! 24.10.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platform Jayden, Alex and Stella talk about what discrimination is and knowing your rights when having a disabilitiy.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Achieving success! 17.10.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platfrom Jayden, Alex and Stella talk about success and their own achievements   Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Mija, the director of The Other Film Festival 26.09.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platform Jayden, Alex and Amy have a chat to Mija who is the director of The Other Film Festival. The festival runs from the 28 th – 30 th of September at the state Library Victoria. Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Slam Dunks and Hot Chocolates 19.09.2016

On this episode of Raise the Platform Amy interviews Shelley and Leanne from Gliders the Womens Wheelchair Basketball team, also the gangs all here to talk about their weeks and whats been going on. Also hot chocolates are the best all year round.  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Paralympics and Fashion Gala 15.09.2016

On this episode we discuss the Paralympics and talk about who's won medals so far. Also Ariane and Stella talk about the fashion gala they were apart of. and... We feel a disability rant coming on...  Donate to SYN: http://syn.org.au/donate-to-syn/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Raise The Platform podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.