Raising Our Voices

So you've arrived at Southern Cross train station, now what do you do? This month we're talking about travel related challenges with Disability Resource Centre's Executive Officer, Kerri Cassidy and CEO of Travellers Aid Elias Lebbos. We discuss the resources available for getting about Melbourne and Victoria on public transport. For more information https://www.travellersaid.org.au OR PH: (03) 96...

This month Justin and Bronwyn talk all about cochlear implants. All you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask! For more information The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Cochlear Care CentrePhone: (03) 9929 8666https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/http://www.amida.org.au/

This month Lisa from Brain Injury Matters (BIM) and Brenda join Bronwyn to speak about the importance of not making assumptions about people. Lots of disabilities are not immediately apparent. For example, some people with visual or auditory disabilities do not wear glasses or hearing aids. An ABI (acquired brain injuries) intellectual disability, chronic illness and mental health can all be invis...

This month we discuss disability from a culturally and linguistically diverse perspective with Lisa from Brain Injury Matters (BIM) and Viviana from Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC)For more info http://www.amida.org.au/

This month we feature 2 powerful women who are self advocates in the disability sector. Bronwyn caught up with Janice and Jane to discuss the work they have done over the years to support people with disabillites, particularily women with Intellectual Disabilities. In recognition of this work both Janice and Jane have received awards. Janice is this years recipient of the Lesley Hall Lifetime Achi...

Lachlan, John, Bronwyn and Lucy discuss the impact of sky rail from a disability and access perspective. While the contruction phase has been inconvenient for all public transport users, people with disabiity have been most affected. The team take a look at the pros and cons of the project so far.

This month Lisa and Bronwyn discuss the United Nations ( UN) - it's function, history and ramifications of the UN Convention on the right of People with a Disability. What do you know about the UN?

This month self advocates came together to celebrate SARU (Self Advocacy Resource Unit) who turn 10!SARU - Self Advocacy Resource Unit provide support for self advocacy groups to become stronger, help set up new self advocacy groups, make and share resources like research material, run training and support. People with disabilities and self advocates have a say in all of the work the SARU does. Pe...

How do you find out about sporting opportunities for people with disabilities? Maria, Lachlan and Nelson talk about how they got started in their different sports, sharing information about equipment, costs, coaching and access. To find out about opportunities in Victoria contact Disability Sport and Recreation PH (03) 9473 0134

This month is our annual fundraising show. Help us stay on air for another year! You can donate anytime online at http://www.3cr.org.au/donateor call the station during business hours on (03 9419 8377

James, Maria and Kathryn are trying to demystify the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).What is it, who can get it and what does it cover? Everyone with a disability is expected to have a plan. What are these plans? What are your rights? And did you know if you are unhappy with your plan you can appeal. AMIDA have an NDIS appeals advocate who can provide support free of charge. Contact: a...

How Accessible is AFL for people with disabilities as members, supporters and spectators. People with a disability talk about their experiences with AFL matches and evaluate inclusion and make suggestions about improvements. Interviews with John, Pauline, Susan, Pam, and Luke

Marvelous MelbourneNorrie, Peter, James and Amanda share their stories of living in and travelling around independently in Melbourne. Is it really marvelous? What works and what doesn't for people with disabilities.(Music featured in today's program is Tear Down the Walls by Johnny Crescendo)

Lachlan and James share their stories of housing and living independently with a disability. Also discussed is the recent news of planned cuts to advocacy orgs in NSW and what that means for advocacy. The NSW coalition government plans to cut independent disability advocacy funding from June this year as the NDIS rolls out. A campaign has been launched to fight this called Standbyme.org.au #Advoca...

Catherine Aedy joins Peter this month to talk about NDIS appeals process. What do you do if something is missing from your plan or your support needs change? For more information PH AMIDA on (03) 9654 2013

Maria speaks with ​​Suresh Rajan about people with a disability and the Australian migration system. Did you know you and your family can be denied permanent residency if you or a family member has a disabiltiy? Classified as a "burden" to the taxpayer. The Department actually uses this terminology.  

We celebrated 30 years on air in August this year and we are still celebrating!.We've been going through the archives from the last 5 years since our 25th anniversary compilation and today we bring you some more of the amazing voices and conversations raised in support of self-advocacy for people for a disability. Thanks also to staff and volunteer support from AMIDA, Reinforce, SARU and 3CR over...

What a pearla of a show! It's our 30th Anniversary ShowRaising our Voices has been on air at 3CR since 1987This month we bring you highlights from the last 5 years (since our 25th anniversary compilation CD)Thanks to staff and volunteer supporters from AMIDA, Reinforce, SARU and 3CR over the years. 

This month we are talking about Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)What it is?, what changes does it bring? Jeff, Lisa and Peta share their experiences of ABI and swap tips on the war on ignoranceFor more information and support contact: Brain Injury Matters (BIM)  Self-advocacy organisationoffice@braininjurymatters.orgPH: 9369 7222Give a Care www.giveacare.com.au PH: 0417 122 123Action For More Independa...

This month Amanda, Pauline and Lachlan are talking Air travel and Accessibility. Can you travel with your wheelchair?  What kind of support is there for you? Did you know that you may need to bring your carer with you - can you then get a discount for your carer? For more information check out CASA (The Civil Aviation Safety Authority) https://www.casa.gov.au/If you think you have been discriminat...

This month Peter and Pauline remember Terry Stanton, a strong self advocate who helped bring about positive change. We discuss transitioning to the NDIS. NDIA have acknowledged there has been teething problem For more info: ndis.gov.auHow will the NDIS affect supported and group housing.  

Its Radiothon! Thanks for supporting us in our annual fundraiser. It's not too late to donate to keep Rasing Our Voices on the air

James, Maria and Kathryn demystify the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).What is it, who can get it and what does it cover? Everyone with a disability is expected to have a plan. What are these plans? What are your rights? And did you know if you are unhappy with your plan you can appeal. AMIDA have an NDIS appeals advocate who can provide support free of charge. Contact: appeals@amida.o...

Homelessness and it's effect on people with disabilities.  If more politicians had a lived experience of homelessness, institutionalisation or disability would we see a change to government support? Ariane, James, Jane and Pauline discuss homelessness and how it happens. For more information contact AMIDA on (03) 9650 2722Music: The Choir of Hard Knocks live cover of Missy Higgins The Special Two...

The panel talk about advocacy and women with disabilities rights on International Women's Day. They are joined by Cath McNamara from Women with Disabilites Victoria. You can phone them on 03 92867800 or visit their webpage: www.wdv.org.au