Best Dylan Alcott Podcasts (2024)

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Tayla Richardson (Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome & Periodic Paralysis)| #107 33:32

10d ago33:32

33:32

"I've been in really hot cars where like if a person could get out, they would. It's sometimes a dangerous situation". With only 5 minutes notice, any time, any place - Tayla Richardson could be trapped in her own body and there's no way to stop it." After developing her disability in adulthood, Tayla was diagnosed with Congenital Myasthenic Syndro…

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Knox Gibson (Amputee from accident at home) | #106 28:43

24d ago28:43

28:43

There's complexity to Knox Gibson's story. At age 3, his grandfather ran over Knox on the family property with his lawn mower, causing the amputation of his arm. Had that accident not occurred, would Knox now be spending months overseas filming for The Hunger Games? Would he be trailing for his first ever Paralympics, hopeful for a ticket to Paris?…

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Ryan Straschnitzki (Paralysed after Bus Accident) | #105 30:41

1M ago30:41

30:41

THE DAY OF APRIL 6TH, 2018 CHANGED THE LIVES OF 29 FAMILIES FOREVER. This episode of ListenABLE we speak with Ryan Straschnitzki who's Hockey team was involved in a head on collision with a semi truck killing fifteen and injuring everyone from coaches, team staff and players like Ryan. "My first instinct was just to get up. That's all I could repea…

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Sean Millis (Hunter Syndrome) | #104 30:46

2M ago30:46

30:46

“As a first movie as well, the adrenaline was just insane! Like Seeing Chris (Hemsworth), seeing everyone, it was just amazing” - Sean Millis on ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. You've probably seen Sean on your social feed before! Whether it's Australian television's ‘The Voice’ where Sean describes the gravity of the blind audition as being “scared and…

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Jack Day (Better Date than Never) | #103 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

In age of dating in Australia, dating apps aren’t cutting it anymore, especially when you have disability. When Jack Day was given the chance to join the new cast of "Never Have I Ever" Season 2, finding love was merely a bonus. When it comes to modern dating and making lasting connections, Jack's charisma and endearing storytelling style will have…

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Hayden McDonald (Pilot who is Autistic) | #102 23:06

3M ago23:06

23:06

"When I fly I am a very different person, I am my true self" Ask yourself this question: Would you be comfortable with the pilot of your plane being Autistic? With his passion for promoting real inclusion for people on the Spectrum, Hayden McDonald (22) is Australia's first "Unofficial" Pilot who is Autistic to fly solo across Australia. "Don't wan…

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Introducing: Skinfluence 0:48

3M ago0:48

0:48

Regardless of who you are or the skin you’re in, everyone should be able to enjoy the beauty industry and feel included. After all, skin is skin! And that's why, at Nova Podcasts, we created Skinfluence! A beauty podcast that's all about turning your weakness into your uniqueness. Join beauty experts and sisters Jayme Jo & Jessie Massoud each week …

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April Lockhart ('Disabled Fashun Girlie' w Amniotic Band Syndrome) | #101 28:07

3M ago28:07

28:07

“I’ve always been talking about my disability through the lens of fashion” With over 120k followers on social media, April Lockhart's limb difference has now become her "greatest accessory" as she educates the public about her disability. April's ability to tell stories through her outfits on social media is one of passion and authenticity as she c…

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Matt Pierri (Founder of Sociability &Tech Entrepreneur)| #100 37:57

4M ago37:57

37:57

"If I'm with ten friends and all of us can't get into a space all ten of us will go elsewhere" Sociability is working towards having a FREE platform to check the accessibility of pubs, bars, cafés - you name it and question all of your requirements at the press of a button. Imagine as a hospitality business having a FREE platform that provides a re…

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Great White Shark Attack | ListenABLE moment: Chris Blowes 6:31

4M ago6:31

6:31

WARNING: This episode contains detailed description of the attack, injuries and graphic nature of the events of the day. In 2015 Chris and his two mates went surfing off a notoriously Great White Shark hot spot in Rural South Australia. They knew the risks, as all surfers do, but the reward of uncrowded line ups and good conditions had them pull on…

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Zac Carley & Ben McIntosh (Best Friends & Support Worker with 1M Followers) | #99 20:23

4M ago20:23

20:23

At the age of 9 Ben McIntosh's life changed when his sister Grace was born into the world with Down Syndrome. Their incredibly close relationship and sense of humour spawned a career in Support Work for Ben and an Instagram and TikTok account to chronicle their jump scares, dancing and connection. Then entered Zac Carley the Elvis obsessed, eyebrow…

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Breanna Medcalfe (EC1C2 Incomplete Spinal Cord Lesion | #98 30:20

5M ago30:20

30:20

Starting with small practices of advocacy at a very young age, Breanna Medcalfe, 21, is setting out on a journey to educate others and be a young voice for people with disability. Already making waves in medical alum by being a Health Consumer Disability Representative Advocate we were very lucky to have this time with her before her stratospheric …

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Ross Chaplin (Guillain-Barre Syndrome) | #97 32:17

5M ago32:17

32:17

"It makes it much easier jamming a crutch in the front door of a CEO office" - Ross Chaplin At the age of two after being at the hospital at “the wrong place wrong time” Ross Chaplin obtained a "bug" called Guillian-Barré Syndrome leaving him Hemiplegic, no use of his right leg and minimal use of his left arm, and therefore a full and vibrant life …

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Professor Paul Harpur (Blind Academic & Former Paralympian) | #96 35:45

5M ago35:45

35:45

"I want opportunities created for the 9% of our student population with disability. That's 1.6 million students in Australia. That's 144,000 students with some form of disability, which is bigger than 3-4 of the big Universities." - Paul Harpur. When Paul Harpur was hit by a train he lost his eyesight. Already feeling that "teenage boys don't wanna…

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Michaela Broderick (Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 & Lymphedema) | #95 33:50

6M ago33:50

33:50

"I spent a lot of my life scared of is it my... mortality? I was scared a lot that I can't do things like everybody else, that I had to go hard or go home, 'die before you're 30 plan'. And then now I'm 28 and I'm like, 'Oh my God, I now need to save and do the big adult things.'" - Michaela Broderick. Welcome back to ListenABLE for 2024 where our f…

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Melanie Dimmitt (Parent to Arlo with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy) | #94 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

“And I do understand why it is an issue in the disability community. I shouldn't be speaking for people with disability. I need to speak for my son because he's non speaking and I am his advocate, but I I quickly learned the tension that exists here and I'm now a lot more respectful of it” What does it mean to be a voice for someone with disability…

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"Nothing about us, Without Us" - Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. (IDPWD Bonusode) 23:54

7M ago23:54

23:54

With over 20 years of experience at Apple, senior director of Global Accessibility Sarah Herrlinger joins us in studio for a conversation about how the disability community has advanced technology which has benefited everyone and if you're using an iPhone especially you! Think 'Siri' The forerunner for text-to-speech software was developed by a Sil…

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Jade Harrington (Recent Below Knee Amputee) | #93 35:40

8M ago35:40

35:40

Believing she had Gastro, 23 year old Jade Harrington was reluctant to go to hospital, but as her symptoms got worse she was directed through to Emergency and placed in an induced coma for 9 days from Septic shock. Jade decided to have her feet amputated below the knee after realising she was watching them slowly "die" in front of her. Jade takes t…

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Sarah Rose (Disability Advocate with Dwarfism) | #92 33:17

8M ago33:17

33:17

After attending the Sydney 2000 Paralympics there was no turning back for Sarah Rose, she had found her passion in swimming, a place that created an even playing field in a world that didn’t present her with the same opportunities as everyone else. Sarah, who is four foot two, describes how swimming gave her a sense of purpose at a time when she di…

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Alison Connoley (Cerebral Palsy & Transverse Myelitis) | #91 26:46

9M ago26:46

26:46

Alison's life changed overnight when she couldn't feel anything from the waist down. After being diagnosed with a 'bad cold', her symptoms became worst, soon discovering she had Transverse Myelitis, 'an inflammatory disease of the Spinal Cord'. With Alison now to become a full time Wheelchair user, it presented an opportunity to reflect on her care…

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Producer Amelia couldn't BELIEVE she saw this level of accessibility overseas! ✈️ 5:46

9M ago5:46

5:46

Where's somewhere overseas that surprised you with their level of accessibility? Also comment on our Instagram where your fav accessible spots in Australia are. Watch this episode with captions on our YouTube Page: https://youtu.be/uTecKWFhAvY Check out the new 11 part podcast series about Accessible Tourism: 'Accessed That' https://www.queensland.…

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Mel Harrison (Manual Chair User & Hard of Hearing) | #90 32:41

9M ago32:41

32:41

2 in 5 women with disability in Australia have experienced physical/domestic violence after the age of 15. That's 1.2 Million Australian's with disability who don't have the correct resources or support to get the help that they need compared with 1.7 million without. Founder of 'Sitting Low, Reaching High' and disability advocate Mel Harrison help…

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How far people are going to avoid having a child with Disability! 8:47

9M ago8:47

8:47

What if you could choose not to impart a hereditary condition to your newborn before they were born. Would you take that option? Pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) is a technique used to test embryos for known genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities. From physical health conditions all the way to mental health, Dylan and Angus are prese…

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Jacob Darkin (Father with Spinal Cord Injury) | #89 27:36

9M ago27:36

27:36

Jacob Darkin went to impress his girlfriend by doing a front flip. Opening his eyes he realised he would be spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair. This interview catches Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin off guard in a few moments none more so when Jacob revealed the age of his accident. Join us this week for a fascinating look into the lif…

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The WORLDS BIGGEST companies are doing WHAT in Disability?!?! 6:08

10M ago6:08

6:08

"Why the Shift 20 Initiative would have changed my life" - Dylan Alcott Growing up, one thing I struggled with when I turned on the TV, the radio, or picked up the newspaper, was that I didn’t see or hear anybody like me. I saw non-disabled people. The only time I saw people with disability was as a result of a tragic car accident – the person look…

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Rory Douglas (Total Blindness and Guide Dog User) | #88 37:22

10M ago37:22

37:22

Rory Douglas came back from a holiday in QLD with his partner and two teenage boys when a headache on his arrival back home in Melbourne went from an ear infection to Meningitis to collapsing and being found unresponsive. Three weeks later he woke from a coma blind with no perception of light and shade and ten years on joined Dylan Alcott and Angus…

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"I'm sorry I just choked up. That's tough I can't even imagine that" 18:02

10M ago18:02

18:02

On May 25th Zoe sent a DM to the ListenABLE Podcast instagram "Just wanted to say that something Angus said on a podcast a long time ago had such a profound impact on me" The rest of the message brings Angus to tears in this Bonus Episode of the podcast. Thanks to Zoe for being so vulnerable with us in sharing her story and if you want to follow th…

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Bridie McKim (Actor with Cerebral Palsy) | #87 32:07

10M ago32:07

32:07

You know you're going to have fun when your guests profile on Instagram reads "I'm not drunk, I have cerebral palsy" Bridie McKim walks with a "swag" onto TV sets but walks away from it leaving an incredible body of work and changed perceptions of disability. A NIDA taught actor and advocate Bridie dreams to see disability become the norm on our sc…

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Alright Hey Can Reflect the Haters 34:56

11M ago34:56

34:56

Joining Chloé for the final episode of season 1 of Boldly Me is the iconic Alright Hey – AKA Matt Hey! Chloé and Matt chat about finding your space and your people, Matt's relationship with fashion and gender, and his new podcast High Scrollers. LINKS Follow Alright Hey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Listen to High Scrollers – https:/…

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"I don't want direct backlash if your answer isn't the one I'm hoping for" 5:44

11M ago5:44

5:44

What are your thoughts on 'Temporary Disability'? Please let us know in your thoughts on our social posts across Instagram and Facebook Email us your questions about disability: ListenABLE@fromyourpocket.com.au Watch this episode captioned on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/a2Kr0mQCQhQ Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https…

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James Parr (Model & Amputee) | #86 33:36

11M ago33:36

33:36

After having his leg amputated due to cancer, James Parr had to first cope with his own internalised ableism before changing the perceptions of his friends and his ever-expanding social communities. This included a recent Instagram post involving being asked to travel to Paris to meet a person with a fetish for amputees. James challenged those who …

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Grace Tame on Why Autistic Needs Shouldn’t Be Optional 33:19

11M ago33:19

33:19

Joining Chloé on this episode is the incomparable Grace Tame. Chloé and Grace chat about Grace's autism diagnosis, finding her support network, and why an autistic person would never have invented the lawnmower. CW: This episode contains discussions of eating disorders, child sexual abuse, and mental ill-health. If you think you need immediate assi…

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"We Don't Want to be Spoken Over" 10:43

11M ago10:43

10:43

Today’s Bonusode guests have stepped into the future of Disability and Politics as they report their first hand experience of the 16th Session of the United Nations State Parties as young Australians living with Disabilities. Speaking with Charlotte Young and Justin Hill, who both gave speeches at the event in June of this year, Dylan Alcott and An…

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Georgie Stone Didn't Have Trans Representation, So She Created It 32:47

11M ago32:47

32:47

Georgie Stone didn't have much choice other than to be bold. At just 11 years old, she was thrust into the spotlight after winning a landmark case to become the youngest person to be granted puberty blockers by the Family Court. Since then, she's been a powerful voice in the Trans rights movement in Australia, as well as an in-demand speaker, and c…

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How Carly Findlay Overcame Ableism in the Disabled Community 28:57

11M ago28:57

28:57

Carly Findlay is an appearance activist, author, and speaker, and one of the truest examples of someone living boldly and authentically as themselves. She chats to Chloe about dealing with ableism from within the disabled community, how she protects her peace, and the motto that helps her in life. CW: This episode contains discussions of ableism. I…

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ListenABLE Kids - Hosted by Emily Prior | #85 25:51

12M ago25:51

25:51

Welcome to our second 'ListenABLE Kids' a space for like minded and aged young adults to have conversations about the lived experience of their disabilities. We started these episodes as a way for Dylan and Angus to exit the conversation and allow natural language and conversation to flow from individuals with similar experiences. How can Dylan and…

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Tsehay Hawkins Felt the Pressure of Becoming a Wiggle 25:25

12M ago25:25

25:25

At just 17 years-old, Tsehay Hawkins is hitting heights most people couldn't dream of at that age. After joining The Wiggles at just 15, she became the second female to be a member, and the first of African heritage. When it was announced Tsehay would be taking over from the much-loved Yellow Wiggle, Emma, she was catapulted into headlines around t…

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Emily Prior (Host of ListenABLE Kids) | #84 13:00

12M ago13:00

13:00

REVEALING OUR NEXT HOST OF ListenABLE Kids! Emily Prior Disability Advocate, Model, Actress and Influencer Emily Prior isn’t wasting any time when it comes to Disability Representation for young Australians. She is using her platform to educate and inform her young audience about her lived experience with Cerebral Palsy. Dylan and Angus have been w…

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Nedd Brockmann’s Reason Why was Always Bigger Than his Reason to Quit 28:52

12M ago28:52

28:52

In 2022, Nedd Brockmann had a bold idea, run across Australia in record time to raise money for the homeless. In 46 and a half days, Nedd ran over 4000km, crossing the finish line at Bondi Beach in front of over 10,000 fans. Over the month and a half, he raised over $2 million, and awareness for an important cause. Nedd chats to Chloé about what ke…

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We have some BIG news... 👶 4:57

12M ago4:57

4:57

The ListenABLE Podcast family is getting BIGGER! 🤰👶 Watch Dylan's HILARIOUS reaction on our YouTube where this episode is fully captioned: https://youtu.be/prHfZMGfWLc Join the 10,000+ legends on Instagram: @ListenABLE_ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/listenable_podcast/ Grab our first merch release at our website From Your Pocket https://fromyou…

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The Lesson That Took Dylan Alcott 28 Years To Learn 30:42

12M ago30:42

30:42

Dylan Alcott is one of the best examples of 'bold' that Australia has to offer. Grand Slam winner, 2022 Australian of the Year, Paralympic gold medalist, Logie award winner, the list goes on! But as Dylan tells Chloé, these achievements haven't been without hardship. They chat about the importance of disability education in schools, Dylan's journey…

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Jaycob Campbell AKA 'Gonketa' (Deaf Artist) | #83 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

"I think we are a long way to the hearing world fully embracing myself and other deaf artists" A picture paints a thousand words but Gonketa’s art pieces share his identity through his first language ‘Auslan' in hopes to excite and inspire his audience to learn to sign. In this episode Jaycob Campbell a.k.a Gonketa (an onomatopoeia of a ball in a s…

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Lizzo and Beyonce Removed Ableist Slurs Thanks to Hannah Diviney 28:41

1y ago28:41

28:41

You have to be pretty bold to get two of the world's biggest pop stars to change lyrics to their songs, and Hannah Diviney is just that. Hannah is a writer, actor and disability rights advocate whose petition for Disney to create a disabled princess has over 65,000 signatures, and has been endorsed by celebrities including Jameela Jamil and Blake L…

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"I'm worried it will affect my disability pension" - We speak with Hon Amanda Rishworth the Minister for Social Services. 12:36

1y ago12:36

12:36

Fourteen Australians representing the disability community headed to New York City with the Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth attending the 16th Session of the United Nations Conference of State Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Ahead of the event held at the United Nations Headquarters from 13 to 15 …

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Tim Minchin Went From Chloe's Hero to Mentor 36:33

1y ago36:33

36:33

There have already been a lot of special people on Boldly Me, but let's just say this episode is an especially special one. Chloé chats to comedian, writer, actor, and the man behind the music of Matilda the Musical, TIM MINCHIN!! Tim and Chloé chat about dealing with critics, looking after his mental health, being a parent to an autistic child, an…

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Rosie Jones is Proud to be her Gay, Disabled, Loud, Authentic Self 42:02

1y ago42:02

42:02

Rosie Jones is a comedian, writer, presenter, and actor. You may have seen her on panel shows such as QI, Would I Lie To You, or The Last Leg. She’s the author of a series of children's books, and wrote an episode of Sex Education. Rosie hosts the travel show Trip Hazard, and this year has been nominated for a BAFTA TV award for Best Entertainment …

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What impact will AI have on disability and will it be POSITIVE or NEGATIVE? 7:20

1y ago7:20

7:20

After discovering AI image creators ListenABLE host Angus O'Loughlin thought a prompt of "two males in their 30's hosting a podcast, one in a wheelchair" would be an interesting concept! 'The larger discussion came to be around AI bias towards gender and exclusivity rather than the 6 fingers on 'Dylan's' right hand. What do you think? Is AI as dang…

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Clementine Ford Wants to Plant Seeds for the Future 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

Clementine Ford is a podcaster, speaker and feminist activist. She is the bestselling author of the feminist manifestos Fight Like A Girl and Boys Will Be Boys, and her memoir How We Love. In this wide-ranging conversation, Clem and Chloe talk about their experiences with internalised ableism and receiving their ADHD diagnoses, the quote Clem retur…

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Emma Booth (Para-Equestrian) | #82 42:12

1y ago42:12

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Is this the most expensive sport?? At a young age Emma Booth was lucky enough to win free horse riding lessons for a year and never looked back, putting her heart and soul into the sport. In 2013 on the way back from a competition Emma's car was hit by a truck on the Melba Highway which caused spinal injury and would change the trajectory of her li…

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Elly Desmarchelier Is Fighting for More Seats at the Table 33:24

1y ago33:24

33:24

Elly Desmarchelier is a proud disabled woman, determined to advocate change for the 1 in 5 Australians with disability. She's a speaker, writer, and was the National Spokesperson for the Defend Our NDIS campaign during the 2022 federal election. In this inspiring conversation, Chloé and Elly speak about the importance of having a seat at the table,…

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