Supported Decision Making Podcast
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -In this series we will build our skills in supporting others in their decision-making. This kind of support is particularly important for people in our community whose decision-making has been ignored or undermined. We can help people reclaim their decision-making power through the support we offer.
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The Things A Body Knows: An interview with award winning poet Andy Jackson
November 27, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAndy Jackson is a poet and creative writing teacher who was awarded RMIT’s Future of Health Fellowship. Andy’s book “Human Looking” – a poetry collection that gives voice to a range of experiences of people with disability – won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry. In our interview we explore ideas of health, the challenging and problematic pursuit of “normal” in the health care context, the nature of fears that possibly drive the ableist instinct, and the place that creative...
Upcoming Spring Edition of the Canberra Disability Review
October 11, 2022 02:00 - 55 seconds - 710 KBThe Spring 2022 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review is available soon. This edition has a focus on the experience of parents with disability. We have an interview with Eliza Hull, musician and editor of "We've Got This." We have fantastic lived experience articles that look into everything from the far from wholistic reality of health services to the power of disability pride. Make sure you register to be notified when it's out at: www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/ As always, the C...
Upcoming Winter Edition of the Canberra Disability Review
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBAkiko Hirata, Assistant Editor and Researcher for the Canberra Disability Reviews, gives an update on the great content for the Canberra Disability Review Winter Edition. There's a lot to look forward to in this edition from the focus on inclusion in disaster planning and management through to some fine contribution from the Canberra community. You can find more information about the review, and the Autumn Edition, at: » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org) If you have an...
Upcoming Winter Edition of the Canberra Disability Review
June 29, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBAkiko Hirata, Assistant Editor and Researcher for the Canberra Disability Reviews, gives an update on the great content for the Canberra Disability Review Winter Edition. There's a lot to look forward to in this edition from the focus on inclusion in disaster planning and management through to some fine contribution from the Canberra community. You can find more information about the review, and the Autumn Edition, at: » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org) If you have an...
The Sexual Health Journey: Interview with Cate Barclay and Tim Bavinton from SHFPACT
May 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWe are all on a journey towards our full truth and identity. On the journey we experience relationships, our sexuality, and gender identity. Sometimes it can be bewildering. Sometimes presumptions and even the protective inclinations of others can prove a barrier. Support and information can certainly help. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is approaching its 50th anniversary in providing that support, education, clinical services, and a space for conversations in the Canberra Region. In...
Canberra Disability Review
May 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.16 MBWe have recently launched an exciting project at AFI. The Canberra Disability Review is a quarterly online magazine that reflects the breadth of experiences, perspectives, policy impacts, and concerns of people with disability in the Canberra Region. Our first edition, for Autumn, was launched last week and can be found at: » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org) If you, or someone you know, is interested in contributing to the review then please pitch your idea to: cdr@...
Principles of Guardianship
March 30, 2022 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBGuardianship has been in the headlines recently. In this podcast we will explore what guardianship is, why it happens, how a guardian is appointed, and what are the things guardians are meant to do and what are limits are applied to the scope of what they can do. This podcast is recorded in the ACT so the references are to the local legislation related to guardians. If you live in another state or territory it is good to check on the local legislation and processes that are operating in yo...
The Self Advocacy Journey
December 07, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this podcast we will reflect on four simple points about self-advocacy. The work of self-advocacy, communicating what matters to us and what is OK and not OK in our lives, is ongoing. It isn't always easy particularly when it feel likes nothing we say or do can make a difference. In our reflection we will think about those feelings that tell when circumstances are not OK, the powerful truth that we have rights and also responsibilities, the value of our message and our individual way of c...
Diversity, Inclusion and Stories that Matter: An Interview with Dr Lisa Stafford
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this interview, with Dr Lisa Stafford, we explore what we mean when we talk about inclusion, the power and inequities involved in design and planning, and creative approaches that have connected with the views and perspectives of young people with disability. Dr Lisa Stafford is an Inclusive Communities Researcher and a Community Planner, with 20 years’ experience in the field of disability, inclusion and the built environment. Lisa has worked in government, NGO and university settings ...
Recognising Carers in our Community: An Interview with Lisa Kelly CEO Carers ACT
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBPeople who are carers, in our community, are a diverse group of individuals. Some have found themselves in a carer role in abrupt and unexpected circumstances. Some are caring while negotiating the challenges of childhood and adolescence. Their daily commitment makes a profound difference for the person they support and yet they are often unrecognised in our society. In this podcast we have a conversation with Lisa Kelly, CEO of Carers ACT, about the experience and concerns of carers in our ...
Advocacy, Vaccinations and the Pandemic: An Interview with Nicolas Lawler CEO AFI
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBIn this podcast we catch up with Nicolas Lawler and discuss issues related to the present lockdown in the ACT, the impact it is having on some people with disability in the community, and also concerns related to support services and vaccination. We refer to Easy English resources in the podcast. Here are the links: Easy-English-COVID-Words.pdf (advocacyforinclusion.org) When-Can-I-Leave-the-House-EE-Updated-16-August-2021.pdf (advocacyforinclusion.org) If you are a person with disabili...
Co-Design: An Interview with Kelly Ann McKercher
August 05, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode we had the opportunity to explore co-design with Kelly Ann McKercher. Kelly Ann is a design expert and author of the book "Beyond Sticky Notes: Co-design for Real: Mindsets, Methods, and Movements." Our conversation considered what authentic co-design looks like, the methods that can be used to engage the wisdom of people with lived experience, and the points of resistance that Kelly Ann has encountered when presenting co-design ideas to organisations. Further information a...
Advocacy In A Time Of Change: An Interview with Nicolas Lawler, CEO AFI
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThe call for disability advocacy services has increased throughout the Covid era. Many individuals, in our community, face complex challenges and disabling barriers, and without advocacy support they have to find a way their forward alone. Nicolas Lawler, CEO of Advocacy for Inclusion, joins us to discuss the challenges of these times when increasing community need meets underfunded advocacy services. We also discuss the lessons that can be learnt from the experience of the Covid era and the...
Building A Better Normal: An Interview with ACT Disability Minister Emma Davidson
April 12, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode we interview ACT Disability Minister Emma Davidson. Our conversation covers a range of issues including the possible changes to the NDIS system that have been flagged, the relationship between state, territory and federal governments in relation to these possible changes, how the ACT Greens aim of "building a better normal" relates to people with disability and the complex challenges they negotiate, and the changes that are occurring in relation to the roll-out of the Covid-1...
Changes to the NDIS System: Interview with Stacy Reese AFI Policy Team Leader
March 21, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThe Federal Government has signaled changes to the NDIS system. The upcoming introduction of compulsory independent assessors has been met with significant concern among people with disability and their supporters. Stacy Reese joins us in this podcast to explain what we know about the upcoming changes and why they are of concern to many in the community. Support the show
Changes to the NDIS System: Interview with Stacy Reese AFI Policy Team
March 21, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThe Federal Government has signaled changes to the NDIS system. The upcoming introduction of compulsory independent assessors has been met with significant concern among people with disability and their supporters. Stacy Reese joins us in this podcast to explain what we know about the upcoming changes and why they are of concern to many in the community. Support the show
OUR 2020 GUESTS
November 22, 2020 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBAdvocacy for Inclusion had a great range of guests on our Staying Connected podcast during the challenges of 2020. Our conversations ranged from discussing how to maintain mental health and find safety from domestic violence, the ongoing work of the Disability Royal Commission, and emerging insights that came to the fore as the year continued through key reports. In this episode we revisit some key moments in our conversations with our podcast guests. Support the show
Providing advocacy in the time of Covid-19 - Interview with Nicolas Lawler, CEO AFI
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBCOVID-19 has brought a lot of challenges to how we live and work, for people with disability we know there have been extra challenges. Advocacy organisations, like AFI, have been inundated with calls for support over the last 6 months of the pandemic. In this podcast, we talk to CEO of Advocacy for Inclusion Nicolas Lawler, about what it is like to provide advocacy during this time, and how we are learning to better support people in our community. Support the show
Providing advocacy in the time of Covid-19 - Interview with Nicolas Lawler, CEO AFI
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBCOVID-19 has brought a lot of challenges to how we live and work, for people with disability we know there have been extra challenges. Advocacy organisations, like AFI, have been inundated with calls for support over the last 6 months of the pandemic. In this podcast, we talk to CEO of Advocacy for Inclusion Nicolas Lawler, about what it is like to provide advocacy during this time, and how we are learning to better support people in our community. Support the show (https://buff.ly/3dGs2dG)
Community Need in an Election Year: An Interview with Dr Emma Campbell, CEO ACTCOSS
August 24, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThe value of the community sector becomes most apparent in challenging times when communities are faced with hardship when individuals are most vulnerable. It's the community sector that steps in to listen and advocate to support and rebuild, to call for greater justice and reform to promote a fairer and more inclusive society. In this episode, we talk with Dr Emma Campbell, CEO of ACTCOSS, the Peak body for social services in the ACT. We talk about what is, and what isn't working in governm...
Students with disability during COVID-19 - Interview with Mary Sayers CEO, CYDA
August 14, 2020 01:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhen physical schools have closed down, and education has gone online the challenges have proven all the greater in the homes of children and young people with disability. In this episode, we speak with Mary Sayers CEO of Children and Young People with Disability about their most recent report: "Not even remotely fair: Experiences of students with disability during COVID-19" Read the full report here: https://www.cyda.org.au/resources/details/172/not-even-remotely-fair-experiences-of-studen...
'Forgotten Workforce' - The University of Melbourne Report on Disability Support
August 05, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.15 MBDISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS: THE FORGOTTEN WORKFORCE IN COVID-19 describes the findings from a national survey of 357 disability support workers (DSWs) conducted online between May and June 2020. In this episode, Rob discusses the results of this survey and that doing the right thing by people with disability means doing the right thing by people who support them. You can read the report here: https://mspgh.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-events/disability-support-workers-and-covid-19-findings-from...
Rights in the time of Covid-19
July 22, 2020 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBWe are living in a time when decisions are being made that we would not have imagined possible 12 months ago. This is a time when human rights are quite appropriately on many people's radar. In this podcast, we revisit what are Human Rights and what that means for all of us in the time of COVID-19. Support the show
Community Recovery: An Interview with Suzanne Orr ACT Minister for Disability
July 01, 2020 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBToday we speak to the ACT Minister for Disability Suzanne Orr. We cover the ACT Disability Strategy and the roadmap to recovery, and how people with disability will be supported throughout the recovery. Show links: Canberra Relief Network: https://canberrarelief.com.au/ Canberra Roadmap to Recovery: https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/community/canberra-recovery#:~:text=02)%206205%200900.-,Canberra's%20Recovery%20Plan%3A%20Community%20Recovery%20Roadmap,hail%20and%20now%20COVID%2D19.&text=T...
More than Isolated - Interview with Mary Sayers, CEO of CYDA
June 24, 2020 03:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBToday we speak with Mary Sayers, CEO of Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) about their 'more than isolated report'. Children and Young People with Disability Australia launched a survey in the early days of COVID-19 in Australia. It was a survey focused on finding out how children and young people with disability were experiencing the world of COVID-19 and the challenges, changes and disruptions that we've been through and are still going through. The survey results ...
Fixing the system: preventing violence abuse and neglect of people with disability- with Bonnie Millen, Senior Policy Advisor
June 17, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBToday the Interim Report into Ann-Marie Smith's death has been released. In this episode, Rob speaks with our Senior Policy Advisor, Bonnie Millen about the report, the recommendations and how the system needs to change to prevent tragedies like Ann-Marie Smith's death happening again. If you think or know abuse is going on, you need to report it. It is everyone’s responsibility to create a safe community. Below is a list of ACT and national organisations that you can call. Who you can ...
Talking about the ACT COVID-19 Disability Strategy
May 28, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBThe ACT Government has just released a Covid-19 Disability Strategy. In this episode, we discuss the main points of the strategy. "The ACT Government has heard the concerns of Canberrans with disability and the disability sector and acknowledges that people with disability may face a range of additional and unique challenges and risks, during the COVID-19 health emergency." You can read the strategy here: https://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/covid-19-community-service-information/ac...
The Disability Royal Commission in the time of Covid-19: An interview with Kate Eastman SC.
May 19, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWe are joined today by Kate Eastman Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission. Kate is a barrister with a significant background as an advocate for human rights and won the 2019 Human Rights Law Award. We discuss the Royal Commission and how it is continuing during Covid-19. You can find out more about the Disability Royal Commission on their website: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ or by calling 1800 517 199 You can email us at [email protected] Support the...
The Disability Royal Commission in the time of Covid-19: An interview with Kate Eastman SC.
May 19, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBWe are joined today by Kate Eastman Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission. Kate is a barrister with a significant background as an advocate for human rights and won the 2019 Human Rights Law Award. We discuss the Royal Commission and how it is continuing during Covid-19. You can find out more about the Disability Royal Commission on their website: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ or by calling 1800 517 199 You can email us at [email protected] Support the...
The bigger picture - Interview with Bonnie Millen Senior Policy Advisor at AFI
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBRecently AFI released a survey on how people are finding Covid-19 (thank you to everyone who participated!). Today we talk to the results of that survey that tells us the story of what is working and not working for people with disability during Covid-19. Do you have a topic for our next podcast? Email us at [email protected] Support the show (https://buff.ly/3dGs2dG)
The bigger picture - Interview with Bonnie Millen Senior Policy Advisor at AFI
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBRecently AFI released a survey on how people are finding Covid-19 (thank you to everyone who participated!). Today we talk to the results of that survey that tells us the story of what is working and not working for people with disability during Covid-19. Do you have a topic for our next podcast? Email us at [email protected] Support the show
Still connected - series recap
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBIn this episode we look back on all the topics we have covered, and why its important to still be connected. Advocacy for Inclusion: 02 6257 4005 or [email protected] or [email protected] Relationships Australia: 1300 364 277 Your Story Disability Legal Support:1800 77 1800 Blueknot Counseling service: 1800 421 468 Lifeline:13 11 14 DVCS 02 62 800 900 Support the show
The Disability Royal Commission, advocacy and you.
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with AFI Advocate Roslyn who is helping people to tell their stories to the Disability Royal Commission. The Disability Royal Commission has suspended all face to face hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic but you can still tell your story. This episode tells you about the Disability Royal Commission, the role of advocacy and how you can be involved. Find out more about the Disability Royal Commission: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ Advocacy for Inclu...
The Disability Royal Commission, advocacy and you.
April 22, 2020 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, we talk with AFI Advocate Roslyn who is helping people to tell their stories to the Disability Royal Commission. The Disability Royal Commission has suspended all face to face hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic but you can still tell your story. This episode tells you about the Disability Royal Commission, the role of advocacy and how you can be involved. Find out more about the Disability Royal Commission: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/ Advocacy for Inclu...
#Stayhome but stay safe - Interview with CEO Sonia Di Mezza from DVCS
April 17, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.05 MBAt AFI we know that when we stay home we are not always in a safe place. In today's podcast, we talk to the CEO of DVCS Sonia Di Mezza about domestic and family violence, what it is and where you can go for help. You can contact DVCS at any time on 02 6280 0900 You can also contact the 1800 Respect the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Counselling Service anytime on 1800 737 732. If any of the subject matter in today's podcast upset you please consider calling Lifeline on ...
8 tips for staying mentally healthy at home (recap of the interview with Paul North)
April 03, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn our last podcast, we talked to Paul North. Paul is a Canberra psychologist. We talked to Paul to get some helpful advice about how to stay mentally healthy. Paul had a lot of helpful advice about things we can do to help ourselves feel safe and OK. His advice was so helpful we decided to do this podcast so we can talk about some of that advice in a really simple and easy to understand way Support the show
Mental Health in our Homes (an interview with psychologist Paul North)
March 30, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today's episode, we speak to Canberra Psychologist Paul North on his insights into maintaining mental health during a long time of life at home. There are some big ideas and words in this podcast, we will explore and simplify some of these ideas in our next episode. Paul North is a registered psychologist with over 30 years of experience in the field of disability, trauma and general mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety. He is the author of a children's book called "...
Our power to stay safe
March 24, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.17 MBA quick update on how to stay safe and the state and federal decision to shut down non-essential businesses, what this means and why this decision was made. Support the show
Staying Connected
March 20, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIn our Staying Connected podcast, we will find our way through these challenging times together. For this first podcast, we will get our heads around what this COVID-19 or Coronavirus is, in a simple way, because we know that it is important that everyone gets information in a way that they can understand. Support the show
Staying Connected
March 20, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBIn our Staying Connected podcast, we will find our way through these challenging times together. For this first podcast, we will get our heads around what this COVID-19 or Coronavirus is, in a simple way, because we know that it is important that everyone gets information in a way that they can understand. Support the show
Special: Summer Podcast on Resilience
January 31, 2020 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBThis summer has been the most challenging many of us have ever known. This podcast will focus on the importance of resilience when we are faced with challenging times. Support the show
Special: Summer Podcast on Resilience
January 31, 2020 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBThis summer has been the most challenging many of us have ever known. This podcast will focus on the importance of resilience when we are faced with challenging times. Support the show
Episode Ten: Supporting others as they recover the power to make their own decisions
October 14, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will reflect on the experience of supporting people who are recovering from a lifetime's experience of not exercising their decision-making rights and power. We will look at the roll we can fulfil, as supporters in helping others recover their decision-making power. Support the show
Episode Nine: The place of advocacy services and other community supports
October 14, 2019 06:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will look into the role of advocacy services. What do advocates do and how might they help a decision-maker who is facing road-blocks? We will also look at some other community sector supports that are worth having on the radar. Support the show
Episode Eight: Dignity of Risk
October 14, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will look at the place of risk in our lives and reflect on the idea of dignity of risk. We will explore the skills that can be utilised when supporting a decision-maker who is considering a choice that has risk. Support the show
Episode Seven: Supporting people who communicate in a variety of ways
October 14, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will reflect on the experience of supporting people who communicate in a variety of ways. We will look at the importance of helping people gain access to information in the way that best suits them. We will look at helpful ways we can break larger decisions into smaller ones that allow for easier consideration and communication. Support the show
Episode Six: Recognition as a person before the law and the place of guardianship in some lives
October 14, 2019 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will look at a particular section of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Article 12. This Article spells out the rights of people with disabilities to be recognised as persons before the law. We will look into what this means and we will also reflect on the place that guardians have in the lives of some people. Support the show
Episode Five: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
October 14, 2019 02:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will look at the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. We will begin to reflect on some key ideas in the convention and particularly focus on the social model of disability (ie. the ways in which our community maintains disabling presumptions, structures, and processes which lock some people out from full participation in society). Support the show
Episode Four: An introduction to Human Rights
October 14, 2019 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will begin to explore human rights. We will look at key ideas of freedom, access, and recognition that are found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will explore the importance of having a rights based awareness when we are supporting decision-makers. We will look at rights based decisions and the resources that are available, in the community sector, to help when rights are not being respected. Su...
Episode Three: The Evolving Journey of Learning to Support
October 14, 2019 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBIn this episode of Advocacy for Inclusion's Supported Decision Making Podcast, we will have a realistic look at the experience of support. None of us are perfect in the support we give. Our efforts will often involve negotiating with our personal presumptions, our good intentions, and even our own personal need to carry out our role in a particular way. We can find our way to improved support through really listening to the person we are supporting. What are they asking of us? What skills ar...