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News items from Raising Our Voices

Raising Our Voices 11.01.2012

January 12, 2012 - 1:00pm
Highlights from our 2011 International Day of Disability live broadcast from Federation Square. Peter Waters spoke with Jane Hauser from Reinforce and Brenda Lacey from Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and Norrie Blythman from AMIDA about their campaign work. :: :: :: File Download (29:52 min / 14 MB)

Raising Our Voices 14.12.11

December 15, 2011 - 3:15pm
Peter Waters catches up with James O’Brien from the Every Australian Counts Campaign, with a wrap up of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) what’s happening in 2011 and what can we expect in 2012. http://everyaustraliancounts.com.auFile Download (25:32 min / 12 MB)

Raising Our Voices 09.11.2011

November 10, 2011 - 1:55pm
This month we revisit Every Australian Counts, the campaign for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/. Peter Waters and Kay Forster catch up with James O’Brien from Every Australian CountsFile Download (20:00 min / 9 MB)

Raising Our Voices 12.10.2011

October 13, 2011 - 3:22pm
Des and Kay are joined by Gareth and Christina from Club Wild: participation and creative expression of people with a disability through music, video and performance. The next fully accessible, all abilities friendly disco event is Don’t Dis My Disco Dance at North Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 5 November 6pm -10pm http://www.clubwild.net. Get down!File Download (21:13 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 12.10.2011

October 12, 2011 - 6:00pm
Des and Kay are joined by Gareth and Christina from Club Wild: participation and creative expression of people with a disability through music, video and performance. The next fully accessible, all abilities friendly disco event is Don’t Dis My Disco Dance at North Melbourne Town Hall Saturday 5 November 6pm -10pm http://www.clubwild.net. Get down!File Download (21:13 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 14.09.2011

September 14, 2011 - 6:30pm
David Banfield and Luke Stone talk about the longest running self advocacy group in Victoria, Reinforce. Based in Melbourne, Reinforce provides training, resources, lobbies government, holds forums, and promotes socialising and networking. Reinforce is run almost entirely by volunteers. http://reinforce.org.au/File Download (25:24 min / 12 MB)

Raising Our Voices 10.08.2011

August 11, 2011 - 12:00am
Peter Waters is joined by Pauline Williams from Action for More Independence & Dignity in Accommodation (AMIDA) with an update on AMIDA’s advocacy work and some issues we are fighting on. We discussed our new website www.amida.org.au and www.actresources.com.au.File Download (23:42 min / 11 MB)

Raising Our Voices 13.07.11

July 14, 2011 - 4:07pm
This month Peter speaks with James O’Brien (Every Australian Counts) about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a NDIS. http://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/. With Kay Forster and Peter Waters. :: File Download (20:06 min / 9 MB)

Raising Our Voices 08 Jun 2011

June 9, 2011 - 5:03pm
Radiothon!!! We are still short of our target by $350. If you would like to help us out, you can SMS a donation to 0488 930 855 anytime OR donate online or call 03 94198377. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. THANKS a million to everyone who has donated already. Help us keep Our Voices Raised.File Download (29:32 min / 14 MB)

Raising Our Voices 11.05.2011

May 12, 2011 - 4:42pm
Paul, Jane and Sue recently attended The Pacific Disability Forum in NZ. They speak with Kay about what they learnt from participating in the conference. http://www.pacificdisability.org/File Download (23:24 min / 11 MB)

Raising Our Voices 13.04.2011

April 14, 2011 - 5:07pm
Ray and Pauline talk to Allan and Des about their experiences of living in hostels. After recently moving into new facilities Allan talks about some of the issues for residents and Des introduces us to some of the people who work and volunteer at his.File Download (27:10 min / 13 MB)

Raising Our Voices 13.04.2011

April 14, 2011 - 5:07pm
Ray and Pauline talk to Allan and Des about their experiences of living in hostels. After recently moving into new facilities Allan talks about some of the issues for residents and Des introduces us to some of the people who work and volunteer at his.File Download (27:10 min / 13 MB)

Raising Our Voices 08.12.2010

December 9, 2010 - 5:47pm
Alex Roswell talks to 3CR about Reinforce. We hear from Heather Forsyth from Valid. Valid and Reinforce are working together on Shut in – the campaign to close institutions. For more info http://www.shutin.org.au/File Download (21:47 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 08.12.2010

December 9, 2010 - 5:47pm
Alex Roswell talks to 3CR about Reinforce. We hear from Heather Forsyth from Valid. Valid and Reinforce are working together on Shut in – the campaign to close institutions. For more info http://www.shutin.org.au/File Download (21:47 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 10_11_2010

November 11, 2010 - 5:55pm
We hear again from Jane Houser who caught up with a group of disability activists from the Solomon Islands who visited Melbourne as part of an Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships training in early 2010. (PWDSI) People with Disability Solomon Islands and (CBR) The Community Based Rehabilitation. Featuring Joel, Savina, Melody, Allan, Grace, Davis, Job, Cathy, Naomi, Dutton and Cate. More info:http://www.pacificdisability.org/default.aspxFile Download (26:21 min / 12 MB)

Raising Our Voices 10_11_2010

November 11, 2010 - 5:55pm
We hear again from Jane Houser who caught up with a group of disability activists from the Solomon Islands who visited Melbourne as part of an Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships training in early 2010. (PWDSI) People with Disability Solomon Islands and (CBR) The Community Based Rehabilitation. Featuring Joel, Savina, Melody, Allan, Grace, Davis, Job, Cathy, Naomi, Dutton and Cate. More info:http://www.pacificdisability.org/default.aspxFile Download (26:21 min / 12 MB)

Raising Our Voices 13.10.2010

October 14, 2010 - 2:23pm
Did you know that if you are a Disability Support Pensioner you are eligible to receive a Myki Sunday Pass to get free travel on a Sunday and from 1st January 2011 on a Saturday as well? This month Norrie Blythman and Luke Stone speak to Suzanne Stephenson from the Transport Ticketing Authority who demystifies the ticketing system for people with disabilities.File Download (22:26 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 13.10.2010

October 14, 2010 - 2:23pm
Did you know that if you are a Disability Support Pensioner you are eligible to receive a Myki Sunday Pass to get free travel on a Sunday and from 1st January 2011 on a Saturday as well? This month Norrie Blythman and Luke Stone speak to Suzanne Stephenson from the Transport Ticketing Authority who demystifies the ticketing system for people with disabilities.File Download (22:26 min / 10 MB)

Raising Our Voices 08.09. 2010

September 9, 2010 - 3:37pm
Norrie Blythman talks to Mary Reid about Housing : Know Your Rights in a Community Residential Unit, a DVD about housing rights. For more info contact AMIDA 9650-2722. Email: amida@infoxchange.net.auFile Download (24:26 min / 11 MB)

Raising Our Voices 08.09. 2010

September 9, 2010 - 3:37pm
Norrie Blythman talks to Mary Reid about Housing : Know Your Rights in a Community Residential Unit, a DVD about housing rights. For more info contact AMIDA 9650-2722. Email: amida@infoxchange.net.auFile Download (24:26 min / 11 MB)