News items from Raising Our Voices

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)