Inclusive Conversations: Engaging Disability Podcasts in Australia

Podcasts have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the diverse and exciting content that they offer. They are easily accessible and allow you to personalize your listening experience. Several interesting podcasts discuss various facets of disability as well. Many of them give a platform for people with disabilities to share their lived experiences, perspectives and valuable insights which brings visibility to the challenges that they face. It can inspire and encourage listeners with disabilities, facilitate inclusive conversations and promote awareness regarding disability-related topics. Here are some informative and thought-provoking podcasts for your listening!

1. One in Five
In this podcast brought to you by Melbourne Disability Institute, people with disabilities describe their personal experiences with jobs, housing, legal issues, family support, and early intervention. Diverse voices including those of researchers, and professionals in the field are also included in the podcast to discuss the measures that can be taken to enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

2. Too Peas in a Podcast
Mandy Hose and Kate Jones are the hosts of this heart-warming podcast which discusses the challenges and joys of parenting children with multiple disabilities. Through their candid conversations, the hosts offer a supportive environment where the listeners will feel a sense of comfort and compassion and gain helpful insights.

3. Disability Sector Podcasts by National Disability Services (NDS)
This podcast is a valuable resource related to topics such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the impact of COVID-19 on the disability sector, and various other issues pertaining to disabilities. Various experts from the disability sector and people with disabilities are featured in this podcast geared towards the audience of disability service providers and the broader disability sector.

Aastha Community Services is a registered NDIS service provider who can help you connect with relevant resources related to the NDIS and disability sector. Listen ABLE, NDIS Know-how, Cerebral Conversations, Let Us In! and Disability Done Different are some other podcasts that you can check out for more disability-related content.