https://simplecast.com Embrace your Otherness A space to have casual and in-depth conversations with disability community members, leaders and activists about disability identity, culture, work and rights with an emphasis on challenging people’s perceptions and bringing awareness about marginalised identities. Castle en Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:48:49 +0000 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:12 +0000 https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com Embrace your Otherness https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/135d4433-102e-4739-8309-e7ff987a9794/de360411-469d-41d1-a086-6d7c0d7bef97/3000x3000/6455-castle-podcast-simplecast-cover-v1-0.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com episodic A space to have casual and in-depth conversations with disability community members, leaders and activists about disability identity, culture, work and rights with an emphasis on challenging people’s perceptions and bringing awareness about marginalised identities. Castle false https://feeds.simplecast.com/qXl6hjxq Castle lisbeth@headjam.com.au 231175b8-c8d7-4096-9f01-cedc5d616522 Episode 10: Supporting people in crisis, mental health and suicide prevention Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:48:49 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Samara Shehata, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-supporting-people-in-crisis-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-s2TFQub0 Episode 10: Supporting people in crisis, mental health and suicide prevention Samara Shehata, Brad Webb 00:46:44 In this episode, we have a conversation with Samara Shehata, Acting Manager for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at @aconhealth. We delve into the topics of intersectionality, mental health, and health equity within the LGBTQ+ community and explore the challenges of community-led initiatives and the necessity for customised mental health assistance. Join us for an enlightening dialogue on embracing #diversity and fostering #inclusivity. In this episode, we have a conversation with Samara Shehata, Acting Manager for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at @aconhealth. We delve into the topics of intersectionality, mental health, and health equity within the LGBTQ+ community and explore the challenges of community-led initiatives and the necessity for customised mental health assistance. Join us for an enlightening dialogue on embracing #diversity and fostering #inclusivity. suicide support, community-led, mental health, intersectionality, suicide prevention, lgbtq false full 10 79c130e3-c010-4d8e-8142-8a8daad0170f Episode 9: Embracing happiness Mon, 5 Jun 2023 01:54:51 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Declan Edwards, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-embracing-happiness-c6OqOW0t Episode 9: Embracing happiness Declan Edwards, Brad Webb 00:34:07 Today, we explore the topic of happiness and the research behind this concept as we hear from Declan Edwards from BU Happiness College, discussing the role of diversity and inclusion in both personal happiness and the workplace. Today, we explore the topic of happiness and the research behind this concept as we hear from Declan Edwards from BU Happiness College, discussing the role of diversity and inclusion in both personal happiness and the workplace. diversity, workplace, disability, happiness, inclusion false full 9 10cb8244-a374-4ad1-b6d0-66b5b3a38da7 Episode 8: The importance of peer support Mon, 1 May 2023 00:05:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Dave Belcher, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-the-importance-of-peer-support-pnp8EDNA Episode 8: The importance of peer support Dave Belcher, Brad Webb 00:48:14 In this episode of the "Embrace Your Otherness" podcast, we explore the world of peer support with Dave Belcher from the Community Disability Alliance Hunter - CDAH. Whether you're familiar with the term or not, Dave breaks down what peer support means, why it's essential, and how you can be a part of it. In this episode of the "Embrace Your Otherness" podcast, we explore the world of peer support with Dave Belcher from the Community Disability Alliance Hunter - CDAH. Whether you're familiar with the term or not, Dave breaks down what peer support means, why it's essential, and how you can be a part of it. disability peer support, peer support, disability, disability support false full 8 5ca62a53-cefc-4f23-a3c8-05aaac804b9a Episode 7: The power of language to break down barriers Sat, 25 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Belinda Downes, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-the-power-of-language-to-break-down-barriers-6y0zD9Tb Episode 7: The power of language to break down barriers Belinda Downes, Brad Webb 00:47:30 Today, we explore the critical role of language and communication when interacting with others, especially those with disabilities. Our special guest, linguist Belinda Downes, joins us to share her expertise and provide valuable insights on how we can improve our communication skills with others. About Belinda Downes Belinda Downes is a linguist, language scientist and teacher who was born with a rare Bilateral Tessier Cleft. She is a disability advocate using social media to connect with other people and raise awareness around facial differences, asexuality, disability, language/linguistics and health. Belinda also has a YouTube Channel - @coffeewithbelindadownes3617 Today, we explore the critical role of language and communication when interacting with others, especially those with disabilities. Our special guest, linguist Belinda Downes, joins us to share her expertise and provide valuable insights on how we can improve our communication skills with others. About Belinda Downes Belinda Downes is a linguist, language scientist and teacher who was born with a rare Bilateral Tessier Cleft. She is a disability advocate using social media to connect with other people and raise awareness around facial differences, asexuality, disability, language/linguistics and health. Belinda also has a YouTube Channel - @coffeewithbelindadownes3617 disability slurs, disability inclusion, effective communication, disability and language false full 7 c1af6084-ac57-49c3-a320-299d75200916 Episode 6: Inclusive research, a key to unlocking a better future Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Gillian Mason, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-inclusive-research-a-key-to-unlocking-a-better-future-wNZhbkSt Episode 6: Inclusive research, a key to unlocking a better future Gillian Mason, Brad Webb 00:48:00 In our latest podcast episode, we will explore the meaning of inclusion and its significance in the field of health research. Our guest speaker, Gillian Mason, will enlighten us on the subject and discuss the nuances of research participation, co-design, and the importance of answering questions that hold meaning for the person being researched. About Gillian Mason Gillian Mason is a disabled and chronically ill healthcare advocate, science communicator, and physiotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a dual patient-clinician perspective to clinical trial design for community-based rehabilitation and digital health. At Hunter Medical Research Institute, she manages the Stroke Research Register and provides advice and training on consumer and community involvement in healthcare research. In our latest podcast episode, we will explore the meaning of inclusion and its significance in the field of health research. Our guest speaker, Gillian Mason, will enlighten us on the subject and discuss the nuances of research participation, co-design, and the importance of answering questions that hold meaning for the person being researched. About Gillian Mason Gillian Mason is a disabled and chronically ill healthcare advocate, science communicator, and physiotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a dual patient-clinician perspective to clinical trial design for community-based rehabilitation and digital health. At Hunter Medical Research Institute, she manages the Stroke Research Register and provides advice and training on consumer and community involvement in healthcare research. disability community, disability inclusion, health research, disability participation, co-design, disability, disability research false full 6 b1d22eac-82a4-4f66-82f6-4f1af49071a4 Episode 5: The unique intersection between NDIS and DES Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:45:33 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Eli Van Aalst, Jack Aarons, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-the-unique-intersection-between-ndis-and-des-U9u0_IGz Episode 5: The unique intersection between NDIS and DES Eli Van Aalst, Jack Aarons, Brad Webb 00:14:57 In the episode, we uncover how the NDIS services and our Disability Employment Services can work together to deliver better outcomes for participants with Jack Aarons and Eli Van Aalst – and to kick things off, we have a special musical treat for you. In the episode, we uncover how the NDIS services and our Disability Employment Services can work together to deliver better outcomes for participants with Jack Aarons and Eli Van Aalst – and to kick things off, we have a special musical treat for you. disability inclusion, diversity, disability employment services, national disability insurance scheme, disability employment, disability in australia, ndis, inclusion false full 5 ea82e7ad-6b82-4bc5-842e-76a18f2ede7c Episode 4: Mutual benefit through employment Wed, 6 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Troy Turner, Enzo Pirillo, Brad Webb, Mark Midson) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-mutual-benefit-through-employment-7ahkh5xu Episode 4: Mutual benefit through employment Troy Turner, Enzo Pirillo, Brad Webb, Mark Midson 00:30:09  In this episode, you'll hear from Tyrex and the impact that disability employment has had on their culture and the lives of the participants that have been placed with them. Tyrex currently employs around 5 people through Castle’s Disability Employment Services. One of these hires is Troy Turner who suffered from severe mental health, was unemployed for five years and now is the Production Manager at Tyrex.  In this episode, you'll hear from Tyrex and the impact that disability employment has had on their culture and the lives of the participants that have been placed with them. Tyrex currently employs around 5 people through Castle’s Disability Employment Services. One of these hires is Troy Turner who suffered from severe mental health, was unemployed for five years and now is the Production Manager at Tyrex. diversity, disability workforce, disability employment, disability success, inclusion, inclusivity false full 4 6ef28c93-fe43-483b-ba02-f86b3a4fa957 Episode 3: Investing in Inclusion For this episode, we'll be diving into the implications of both the budget and of the election for the future of disability services in Australia with Participants Support Coordinator from Castle, Nikita Killen and from the  National Disability Services, Karen Stace.

 Castle is a not-for-profit organisation, formed by members of the community, to support disadvantaged people in our community.

 You can learn more about us using the links below: 

Website: https://www.castle.org.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castlepersonnel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastlePersonnel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/castle-personnel

]]> Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Karen Stace, Nikita Killen, Brad Webb) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-investing-in-inclusion-3G8vargK For this episode, we'll be diving into the implications of both the budget and of the election for the future of disability services in Australia with Participants Support Coordinator from Castle, Nikita Killen and from the  National Disability Services, Karen Stace.

 Castle is a not-for-profit organisation, formed by members of the community, to support disadvantaged people in our community.

 You can learn more about us using the links below: 

Website: https://www.castle.org.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castlepersonnel

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastlePersonnel

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/castle-personnel

]]> Episode 3: Investing in Inclusion Karen Stace, Nikita Killen, Brad Webb 00:21:59 For this episode, we'll be diving into the implications of both the budget and of the election for the future of disability services in Australia with Participants Support Coordinator from Castle, Nikita Killen and from the National Disability Services, Karen Stace. For this episode, we'll be diving into the implications of both the budget and of the election for the future of disability services in Australia with Participants Support Coordinator from Castle, Nikita Killen and from the National Disability Services, Karen Stace. australia workforce, diverse workforce, diversity, disability services, australian elections, disability australia, australia disability, des, disability employment, disability, ndis, disability support, inclusion false full 3 88bf494f-6e2c-4e20-ab37-39a82b7f2320 Episode 2: Radical Inclusion Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:00:00 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Brad Webb, Jen McBride, Trina Stock) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-radical-inclusion-bGu5KS3S Episode 2: Radical Inclusion Brad Webb, Jen McBride, Trina Stock 00:21:59 In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Trina Stock and Jen McBride about radical inclusion. What does it mean? How can you be radical inclusive? Jen McBride is an NDIS participant who's had her own journey of radical inclusivity at Castle. Please join us as we embrace your otherness on Castle's podcast series. In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Trina Stock and Jen McBride about radical inclusion. What does it mean? How can you be radical inclusive? Jen McBride is an NDIS participant who's had her own journey of radical inclusivity at Castle. Please join us as we embrace your otherness on Castle's podcast series. diversity, disability services, disability employment services, des, disability employment, disability, ndis, inclusion, inclusivity false full 2 291945e7-1a2e-44ef-bd02-ca9568015a36 Episode 1: A call for inclusion Welcome to Embrace your Otherness's first episode - A call for inclusion! 

]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:07:43 +0000 lisbeth@headjam.com.au (Castle, Brad Webb, James Alexander, Art Mania Studios, Fee Madigan) https://embrace-your-otherness.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-a-call-for-inclusion-T5_deAaj Welcome to Embrace your Otherness's first episode - A call for inclusion! 

]]> Episode 1: A call for inclusion Castle, Brad Webb, James Alexander, Art Mania Studios, Fee Madigan 00:35:47 In our first episode, we'll be hearing from local employer, Fee Madigan from Art Mania Studios, and one of our branch managers, James Alexander, discussing the importance of inclusion and accessibility in our communities. In our first episode, we'll be hearing from local employer, Fee Madigan from Art Mania Studios, and one of our branch managers, James Alexander, discussing the importance of inclusion and accessibility in our communities. diversity, recruitment, mental health, des, injury, disability employment, disability, ndis, inclusivity false full 1