In our third program on the Paris Paralympics, 1RPH’s Sarah Guise interviews Paralympian sprinter Chad Perris and reads about Janelle Colquhoun who lost her career as opera singer in her twenties because of blindness but went on to become a champion archer. Sarah also reads about The Startline, a feature on the Paralympics Australia website which c…
What did the government's response to the Disability Royal Commission commit to on ending segregation and promoting inclusive education? This episode includes three interviews. Powerd media's Emma Myers speaks to the CEO of Children and Young People Australia and Sarah Guise speak to the Acting CEO of Advocacy for Inclusion, Craig Wallace and an ac…
A presentation made last Friday for Children’s Book Week at Yass Primary School of the about to be released children’s picture book Molly and Maple: The Guide Dogs who changed Nettie’s life. The book is written by Canberra writer Barbie Robinson and illustrated by Yass artist Sara Phemister. It’s a fictional story based on the experiences of Annett…
In this second program of Radio 1RPH’s series on the Paralympics: our host Maryanne Gore brings us news from the opening ceremony. 1RPH’s Rhod McDonald interviews Paralympian wheelchair tennis player Andy Parker.
Maryanne Gore talks to Alex Saffy who is swimming in the S10 100mfreestyle, 100m butterfly and 200m individual medley. Emma Myers of CBAA talks to Christie Dawes, champion wheelchair marathon racer about her commentary gig with Channel 9 for the Paris Games.
On 31 July 2024 the government responses to the Disability Royal Commission were released. In the first of a few episodes, Disability Reform looks at how advocates and experts have reacted. Sarah talks to Craig Wallace, acting CEO of Advocacy for Inclusion ACT, plus an article from The Conversation in which five experts comment.…
Sarah speaks to Natalie Leski about her childrens books Dogs with Jobs and educating people about working dogs. You can find the books via the Dog With Jobs Books page on facebook and instagram.
NDIS Reform is a serious and complex business. Want to know what Bill Shorten, Minister for the NDIS thinks? In this episode we share an interview with the Minister by Emma Myers, Disability Rights and Political Reporter for National Radio News – Canberra. Also, Sarah talks to Craig Wallace, Head of Policy at Advocacy for Inclusion.…