Best Voices Of Voluntaryism Podcasts (2024)

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Disability News Service (DNS) | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #22 w/John Pring 1:01:10

5h ago1:01:10

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Our host Theo welcomes journalist John Pring on the show founder of Disability News Service. John discusses his journalism career, scandals he's covered and tells Theo about his latest book The Department. His book is an account of his 10-year investigation into how the actions of a government department, spurred on by politicians and the outsourci…

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Empowering Asian Disabled Voices | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #21 w/ Zeenat Jeewa 46:28

28d ago46:28

46:28

Theo is joined by Zeenat Jeewa, CEO from the Asian Disabled Peoples Alliance (ADPA). They talk about the barriers many disabled Asian people face, what ADPA fights for and why South Asian Heritage Month is so important to celebrate. Since 1988, ADPA have been providing culturally appropriate and bespoke sensitive Day care and Home care support and …

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Centring the Child’s Voice - Social Work in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Ep. 90 41:48

2M ago41:48

41:48

Join Mim and Lis as we hear an interview with two social workers from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. These passionate social workers discuss the crucial role of social work in family law cases. Their social work story explores how conducting child-centered assessments and gaining the child's perspective can shift parents' unders…

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Disability Climate Justice | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #20 w/ Emma Geen 45:42

3M ago45:42

45:42

Our host Theo is joined by Author, Artist and Activist Emma Geen who is on today's show to discuss Disability Climate Justice. Emma is a Climate and Disability Programme Associate for Bristol Nature & Climate Partnership - an organisation that played a pivotal role in Bristol’s journey to becoming the European Green Capital in 2015. This unique net…

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A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89 40:00

4M ago40:00

40:00

In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the children. Then we break down the story and what was happening behind the scenes for that social worker - holding…

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Climate Change & Disability Disparity | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #19 w/ Dr Sarah Bell 53:20

4M ago53:20

53:20

This week on 'Conversations' with Dr Theo Blackmore, our podcast host Theo is joined by Dr Sarah Bell. Dr Sarah Bell is a Senior Lecturer in Health Geography at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH). Sarah is based at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus and focuses her research on the intersection between disability, socia…

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Discharge planning: Social justice in action - Ep.88 47:30

5M ago47:30

47:30

Hey! Social Worker!! If you listen to this episode you'll never think of 'discharge planning' as simply admin again... it'll become an act of social justice each and every time! Enjoy. SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to Pamela Trevithick's work. Here's the reference: Trevithick, P. (2012). Social work skills and knowledge: a practice handboo…

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Decentralise but customise

5M ago

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Social media is one way to use your voice. We are in the middle of a disruption from centralised…By Petri Kajander

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Championing Disability Rights | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #18 w/ Dr Kush Kanodia 58:15

5M ago58:15

58:15

Theo is joined by Former London Olympics torch bearer, disability rights champion and social entrepreneur, Kush Kanodia. Kush has made it his mission to become a disability and rights champion, and social entrepreneur. Kush has had a monumental life journey, being a London Olympics Torch bearer in 2012 and being a key driving force for change for d…

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How an aged-care social worker uses dignifying practice as covert resistance - Ep.87 37:27

6M ago37:27

37:27

Lis called this episode, "A classic!" and Mim said, "This is going straight onto my University Readings List." So, you know it's going to be worth the listen! We hope that you enjoy. SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Lis refers to a journal article on 'covert activism'. Here's the reference: Greenslade, L., McAuliffe, D. & Chenoweth, L., 2015, 'Social wo…

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Creating Disability Studies | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #17 w/ Prof. Colin Barnes (Pt. 2) 58:24

6M ago58:24

58:24

This is the second part of Theo's conversation with Professor Colin Barnes, the leading figure in establishing the study of disability politics, sociology and the social model in the UK and globally. Colin talks about how historically, disability was (can still be) perceived as a medical issue through the medical model, how it became politicised an…

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"Don't just believe what you read on my file": Re-authoring patient stories - Ep. 86 57:39

7M ago57:39

57:39

Welcome back to the Social Work Stories podcast. This is the first episode released for 2024, and boy-oh-boy do we have a doozy for you!! In this episode, you'll join Lis and Mim in hearing from an anonymous social worker using a practice innovation in an Emergency Department setting. This is a riveting story and discussion, not to be missed! SIDE …

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Sociology of Disability | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #17 w/ Professor Colin Barnes (Pt. 1) 56:55

7M ago56:55

56:55

Our host Theo is joined by Colin Barnes, a Professor at the School of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Leeds. Colin has been involved in the UK's disabled peoples movement throughout his academic career and has produced seminal research including work on disability discrimination and the social model of disability. Colin established…

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Tech Accessibility in Cornwall | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #16 w/ Caitlin Gould 52:49

7M ago52:49

52:49

Theo is joined by Caitlin Gould, Founder and Director of TECgirls. They discuss the need to champion accessibility in Cornwall's growing tech industry. The two converse about the barriers disabled people face with regards to having access to technological hardware like tablets and laptops and about the Ctrl Alt Del Summit happening on the 21st Febr…

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Intersectionality, Disability & Isolation | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #15 w/ Ju Gosling 49:55

9M ago49:55

49:55

In this latest podcast episode, Theo, our engaging host, sits down with Ju Gosling, also known as ju90. Ju is Co-Chair of the Regard, a charity campaigning for Disabled LGBTQI+ people, Artistic Director of Folk in Motion CIC and Together! 2012 CIC and is a disabled artist. As a disabled artist, Ju specialises in digital lens-based media while explo…

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Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85 47:18

9M ago47:18

47:18

Join hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary assisted dying later this month, Mim and Lis frame the conversation by highlighting how this emerging field of pra…

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Abortion in Australia: The impact on women and social work practice - Ep. 84 37:53

11M ago37:53

37:53

This episode details the experience of a woman and her social worker seeking an abortion, but who face extreme barriers on multiple fronts to access the care and decision-making power she needs. This is certainly an episode NOT TO MISS! Join Mim and Lis as they navigate this heartwrenching and personal story from our anonymous social worker, as she…

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Is AI an existential threat?

11M ago

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If you ban innovation you stop progress because the learning stops and that's easiest way to add odds to the existential risk category.By Petri Kajander

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Elon Musk

11M ago

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Walter Isaacson’s book about Elon Musk is full of stories that paint a picture of a billionaire who has…By Petri Kajander

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The History of DISCOVER Magazine | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #14 w/ Luke Murray 38:31

12M ago38:31

38:31

Today our host Theo talks to journalist Luke Murray about how the disability lifestyle magazine DISCOVER came to fruition. DISCOVER, produced by our team here at disAbility Cornwall, was the original and pioneering magazine that gave disabled people a voice throughout the last few decades in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly. Both take a trip down memory …

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Supporting continuing bonds through adult memory making in hospital-based end of life care - Ep.83 44:25

12M ago44:25

44:25

In this episode, Lis invites expert special guest Jo McIlveen to come and listen to this moving story of a social worker's intervention using memory making for a grieving family in a hospital setting. Lis and Jo discuss the ins and outs of the story in such great detail, that we think you will want to know more about this kind of social work practi…

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Supporting Disabled People Globally | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #13 w/ Trevor Palmer 54:39

1y ago54:39

54:39

Our host, Theo, is joined by the fascinating and eclectic Trevor Palmer. Trevor is a full-time wheelchair user who runs his own business from Newport in South Wales and works with fellow disabled people. He has worked with a number of disability organisations to promote the rights, inclusion and equality of disabled people including his charity Res…

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Bush Adventure Therapy: Nature as co-therapist - Ep.82 43:39

1y ago43:39

43:39

Ever thought that maybe taking a client, consumer, patient outside the four walls of your office and into the big, wide world to help with creating some change and perspective? Well this episode is the one to listen to! Join Lis and Mim (and their guests) as they explore 'nature as a co-therapist'. Special Guests: Josh McLean - josh@geelongadventur…

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Disability Rights UK | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #12 w/Rebecca Tayler Edwards 53:33

1y ago53:33

53:33

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rebecca Tayler Edwards, the esteemed representative from Disability Rights UK, as she sits down with our host, Theo Blackmore, in our latest episode! In this captivating interview, Rebecca delves into the crucial topic of involving the next young generation of disabled people in the disabled peoples (DPO)…

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Disabled People Against Cuts | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #11 w/ Ellen Clifford 49:19

1y ago49:19

49:19

Join us for a captivating new episode of 'Conversations with Dr. Theo Blackmore' as our esteemed host, Theo, engages in a thought-provoking discussion with the remarkable Ellen Clifford from DPAC, an inspiring organization known as Disabled People Against Cuts. DPAC's mission revolves around championing the rights of disabled individuals and foster…

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We are Making Visible: Introducing the Making Visible podcast 10:45

1y ago10:45

10:45

Exciting news! We are introducing a new podcast project to you all. In this episode you'll hear all about the podcast we've been working on with the Agency for Clinical Innovation and NSW Health called 'Making Visible: Preventing and Responding to Violence, Abuse and Neglect'. We hope you enjoy it. Here's a link to the podcast webpage: https://bit.…

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Poor Mental Health In Women’s Prisons | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #10 w/Joyce Kallevik 39:50

1y ago39:50

39:50

Introducing the 10th episode of "Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore", where our host Theo sits down with Joyce Kallevik from WISH. Founded in 1987, WISH is a user-led women’s mental health charity developing pioneering support services for under-served women and campaigning together for social justice. Theo and Joyce discuss how the prison system…

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The Friday Afternoon Special - A Family and Domestic Violence Social Work Story - Ep.80 30:22

1y ago30:22

30:22

We've all been there. That moment on a Friday afternoon, when things are calm and you've wrapped up the working week, about to clock-off and hit the weekend. Then... all hell breaks loose and you find yourself in a classic 'Friday Afternoon Special'. Join Mim and Lis as they listen to this Anonymous Social Worker's practice in the context of a fami…

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Future of podcasting

1+ y ago

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Is Airchat the future of podcasting? It has the potential to become a new form of social media that has a feel of friendly chats in public.By Petri Kajander

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Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending - Ep. 79 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

How do we measure a successful outcome in our practice? What would we consider a happy ending for the people we work with? Would they agree? In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the Early Intervention space. We hear what Early Intervention is, and the approaches for supporting families before their situation reaches …

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Archiving The Disabled People’s Movement! | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #9 w/ Ella & Luke 58:30

1+ y ago58:30

58:30

Introducing the 9th episode of "Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore", where our host Theo sits down with Ella and Luke from the Disabled People's Archive. The Disabled People’s Archive is an initiative by Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People with the support of Archives+ from Manchester Central Library. The archive aims to preserve and …

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Importance Of Lived Experiences In DPOs | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #8 w/ Lynne Turnbull 49:14

1+ y ago49:14

49:14

Our host Theo talks to Lynne from Disability Positive about the importance of lived experiences in a Disabled Peoples' Organisation setting, disabilities being labelled as a minority group and much more! - Lynne Turnbull is the Chief Executive of Disability Positive, a Disabled Peoples' Organisation (DPO) based in Cheshire. They have a range of ser…

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Nothing About Us Without Us! | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #7 w/ Tracey Lazard 55:22

1+ y ago55:22

55:22

Our podcast host Dr Theo Blackmore has a conversation with Inclusion London's CEO Tracey Lazard. With more than two decades of experience working across various Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations (DDPOs), Tracey is a person with a disability who has dedicated her career to advocating for disability equality, user involvement, and the Social M…

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Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People - Ep. 78 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we’re big fans of stories from social workers who are in unique practice settings... so it's no question that we LOVED hearing this story. In this episode, we mark World Social Work Day 2023! Then, we hear a powerful story from Jack about his time as a Police Social Worker, working with Pac…

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Encouraging Disabled Peoples’ Inclusion! | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #6 w/ Sophie Fournel 48:22

1+ y ago48:22

48:22

Our series host Theo Blackmore is joined by Sophie Fournel, CEO of Disability Assist. Disability Assist is a disabled peoples' user-led organisation that covers the county of Kent. They discuss the situation many disabled people face in Kent and the real need to encourage disabled people into the workforce. They discuss that more young disabled peo…

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Justice For Disabled Mothers | Conversations with Dr Theo Blackmore #5 with WinVisible 54:55

1+ y ago54:55

54:55

Happy International Women's day! We have a fantastic podcast episode with guest speakers from WinVisible, an organisation devoted to fighting for the rights of disabled women. Guest speakers associated with WinVisible discuss how there is massive discrimination and injustice that faces disabled mothers; how automatically, disabled mothers are seen …

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Nostr takes over

1+ y ago

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How to get started with nostr and why it's taking over the social media space.By Petri Kajander

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