Episodes
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
This episode first played in May of 2020. We are replaying as we are back in lockdown. The pandemic has taken a toll on our mental and physical health, and on our wallets. We don't want to make light of any of that. But, it has not all been bad. Many people living with disability are well equipped to deal with this. And for some, lockdown actually means a world opening up.
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Towards a better system
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Two mothers of adult children who live with significant disability share their thoughts on Ann Marie Smith and what needs to change to ensure their children are safe into the future.
For a transcript or to watch a captioned video file of this podcast, go to our website: https://www.purpleorange.org.au/stories/podcast-towards-better-system
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Interview with Natalie Wade, founder of Equality Lawyers
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
We bring you an enlightening interview with Natalie Wade. Share shares her thoughts on Ann Marie Smith and what needs to change in order to make sure a tragedy like this never happens again, as well as what we all can do to play our part in that. But first, she tells us about her law firm, Equality Lawyers, which is run by and for people living with disability.
For a transcript of this podcast, or to watch a captioned video file, go to: https://www.purpleorange.org.au/stories/podcast-natalie-wade-equality-lawyers
Monday Apr 05, 2021
We Need To Talk (Episode 11)
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
In April of 2020, the death of Ann Marie Smith shocked us all. Policy makers, service providers, the community, we all asked how this could have happened. But one year on, Purple Orange heard from ‘Nat’, who told us she is scared she is going to be the next Ann Marie Smith. In this podcast, We Need To Talk, you will hear Nat’s story about her problems getting enough support, and how it means she sleeps in her wheelchair most days each week. And she says she’s not the only one.
Listen to the podcast, share it, talk about it.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Nice, but not really.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
In this episode of the Purple Orange Podcast Jae Marie Jaensch explains some of the ways language is regularly used that's harmful to the disability community. But she's not talking about disability slurs or victimising language. Instead, she guides us through something much trickier; Things people think are nice, but actually aren't.
If you are an ally, or want to be an ally, to the disability community, this episode is for you.
For a transcript of this episode visit: https://purpleorange.org.au/stories/nice-not
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
What do you think might motivate employers to hire people living with disability?
It's well known that diversity strengthens creativity. It's also good for the employer's reputation. There are even some programs to subsidise an employee's wage for a period of time to encourage more employers to give people living with disability a go. But, when I went to check out one workplace that regularly hires people living with disability, Drakes Supermarket in Hallett Cove, I discovered the manager had another motivation. It's very simple, totally practical- something that makes his life easier.
For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://purpleorange.org.au/stories/drakes-hallett-cove-whats-motivation-hiring-people-living-disability
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
The Elephant In The Interview
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
After graduating from her accounting degree, Daniella Biagi really struggled to get a job. She had no problem getting to the interview stage. But she said there was always an elephant in the room that no one wanted to talk about.
For a transcript and photo of Daniella, visit: https://purpleorange.org.au/stories/elephant-interview
***This episode mentions Job Access (www.jobaccess.gov.au), a government funded program aimed at increasing employment opportunities for people living with disability.
Job Access provides free workplace assessments and funding for workplace modifications and equipment through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF)
This episode states that it takes 5 days to assess an EAF application. However, the time to assess an EAF application and refer for workplace assessment may vary depending on the individual circumstances of the application. Generally, it takes from 5-10 working days to assess and refer for assessment.***
Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Many people living with disability feel well equipped to handle the social upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Some even feel they have better access to their community now.
To read a transcript of this podcast, visit our webpage.
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Covid-19 Testing: "I was made to feel like I’m nothing."
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
When Maria Cantanzariti, who lives with complex disability, needed to get a Covid-19 test, it was a horrible experience. But, there's a solution.
You can find a transcript of this story here: https://www.purpleorange.org.au/stories/covid-19-testing-made-to-feel-like-I-m-nothing
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
More than a man's best friend
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
Tuesday Mar 10, 2020
We’ve all heard that dogs are man’s best friend. But for Mark, and many people all over the world, they are so much more. They are independence, support and safety.
Producer April Dwyer, brings us the story of a man who rebuilds his life after an acquired brain injury with the help of two unlikely friends.
You can find a copy of the transcript for this episode here: https://purpleorange.org.au/stories/more-mans-best-friend