Podcast by Livewire.org.au
In this episode of the podcast, TommyLW talks to Amelia Travers, a web developer and all round techie. Chef Nornie Berro from Mabu Mabu restaurant also joins us to present about Indigenous ingredients and how you can use them in your cooking.
In this episode, KatieLW talks to Dr Suzy Green, a positive psychologist and the CEO of The Positivity Institute. FionaLW also shares a mindful meditation. For a copy of this transcript head to: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/LyMnS9MF_JUNG_ObigjFsu2lO4XgpytU8EsM526xnxh6qe72J7eL6iBciNE0fT4RRz0mDHq6RK2TybRYAXQqWsaiEzU?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this episode of the Podcast, TommyLW chats with the team from CHiPS, a peer support program running at the RCH. In honour of our Storytelling month, I dive into the vault to bring back our interview with Australian Author Jackie French. You can find a transcription of this episode here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/HQDttRIG-0ir2Zs4_qtgEOYLS3QcFTkAQhpdK95Zdy_lMcVNJvSGW1SE9srHXWmT_TnMe24H60UeKG49YZw5Z56otp4?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this episode of the Livewire Podcast, TommyLW has a chat with Matthew Skerrit from Every Human, an NDIS approved company that provides adaptive clothing for people with illness and disability. I also grab an interview from the Vault and revisit my interview with Cosplay builder Steph AKA AltF4 in honour of June it Yourself on Livewire. You can find a transcription of this episode here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/YDRzM_00RSckd6wht-IEJhKZqMi77qL-WitB-I07ZcpIdKqR5Gl_L6yokStjhMa0RSbhXfgfAS8Pzw7gOXUx5rl1W1c?loadFrom=SharedLink
We've been celebrating the world of entertainment with our theme of May We Entertain You! We've had a competition running all month getting our members to write a new theme song for Livewire! On this episode we have a listen to Erin Janes amazing entry. TommyLW also has a chat with Lucy Carr one of the co founders from Big Sisterhood, who has a modern resilience program tailed for teen girls promoting wellness though storytelling and expressive art forms. Transcription can be found here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/QbyiAjV0388qX1Dhy0j23fyDo1BQ7RX4PAVNsjSvKrztB35cGCWKkzZMeoEzBaz9J2IFYVHm9SVfamfMeANkWXguOPg?loadFrom=SharedLink
We've been celebrating your creativity with the Livewire Film Festival this month. So in honour of that I have a chat with Ryan Goodwin, the Creative Director of the Focus on Ability Film Festival. I also grab an interview out of the vault and revisit our chat with Genevieve Clay-Smith, the CEO of Bus Stop Films. Transcript for this episode can be found here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/aNXVDqT4HDox4IUFYrI5gh66yRlA0cqwf93rszj3FbLsZtEWmC0rccXiww9EmMeXeLFlwlR_QXIGgmO727kK0shRlMw?loadFrom=SharedLink
For Meaningful March we learn all about Mandalas with FionaLW and LizLW and I go into the vault to revisit my chat with CEO of the Meditation app Smiling Mind, Dr Addie Wootten. You can find a transcription of the episode here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/Uf5T8OElMyiPCHmNx__FarboYbnwfolnhkvbn5D8dSle9f6GKqZjBD2g-wiTR_TbCY9aAiAYQ51OCJxmY28AUokmC7U?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this episode of the podcast Tristan chats with Karen Lee Roberts a performer and writer at Indelability Arts an organisation that provides professional artistic and training opportunities for artists and community members who identify as having a disability. She is performing her play Wilbur the Optical Whale as part of the Adelaide Fringe. Transcription of the Episode can be found here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/b-jTNSd7psQ2WUVJhj4v3SnoN-ABk1AdCr3L6Mt3JQKUt2L6aZjA3s_19l1k1ZCUFh3LfYH7-xp4cNrVAem7XdsymXU?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this episode of the podcast we have a chat with cricket legend and Starlight ambassador Mike Hussey. We also look at one of our Livewire's Got Talent entries. For a transcription of this episode visit: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/1Q8oY8epgiFsLZy0fc5lIricoQHdKrZQF0gDxTvwrz2WRWLdB66ynfZeVWZfJvyt2KWVNJdRD0-ia2VKDp-MkOZYQMc?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this episode of the Podcast we chat with Adam Bailey. He’s worked in some of the countries biggest games studios like Krome and Mighty Kingdom and is currently teaching the next generation of game designers at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. His interview was recorded as part of the Live Podcast event we did in November, where Adam answered questions live in the Adelaide Starlight Express Room with a couple of the Captain Starlights. He gave us some fascinating insight into the gaming industry, using gaming technology in other parts of the community and tips on getting into the industry. I found the chat to be absolutely fascinating and I hop you do to.
The Livewire Podcast is LIVE this episode! Recorded in front of an audience in the Adelaide Starlight Express Room as well as Livestreamed on Livewire during their Comet-Con week. This is a pop culture and gaming convention that was happening in the Starlight Room. On this episode we chat with Gavin Smith Founder and CEO at Voxon Photonics, a company pioneering volumetric display technology .... HOLOGRAMS!
With a lot of our members off studying for the end of year exams, I thought it would be good to get some experts in to share some study tips. Matt is the Principal alongside teachers Megan and Ben from the Women's and Children's Hospital School in Adelaide share some of their tips for studying and how to prepare on exam day. We also find out how a school in the hospital works. For a transcription of this episode, go here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/7rhkep4H9CKW-44PeWVS50c8tUeNbEFgq-tQh7yTFXK8OICVBlrsbj14cBcqryVoumugiFstTQxMr6hZcVwIgSAV6eY?loadFrom=SharedLink
TristanLW handballs this episodes hosting duties to Rep Kenzie, who has a chat with Olympic Diver Melissa Wu. Also JesterLW shares with us something that he's been working on!
This episode we have a chat to Fox Sport presenter and Starlight Ambassador, Matt Suleau. He chats to us about what his job entails, share some advice for getting into journalism and talks about some of his favourite sporting moments. We also hear some amazing music from our members as well. For those with hearing impairment, find the transcribed version of the Podcast here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/_9IzbMdbeCuv4IFuRgF_jT7FkAt78-1JAjyG71ZibxVsu5ZkebfyfvZLc6boDakff4q3iG3k5aRNmJkD8tw5WIMNj4Q?loadFrom=SharedLink
On this months episode we chat with Ryan Scott, who represented Australia at the Paralympic Games for Wheelchair Rugby. He chats to us about the sport, competing professionally and how you can get involved. If you want more info about Wheelchair Rugby, Ryan is happy to answer you questions at ryans@sportingwheelies.org.au. We also hear from some of our super talented members! Find the transcript of this episode here: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nB-diiZ6vs4MgYnwqc19GFhxcmJYL2HCmZrmn5TSXX9Krolk7U2ix5m4cS-PH_h8J5pmvBdyNFL5Ka7KRKv3QjasA6k?loadFrom=SharedLink
This month we chat with actor and NIDA graduate Bridie McKim about her role as Sabine in ABC's The Heights. As an actor with Cerebral Palsy we discuss the importance of authentic casting when it comes to characters with disability. BartLW tells us about a new art project that's happening and we get to know one of our Livewire Reps, Rep Kenzie a little better!
In this episode of have the pleasure of talking with Ashleigh from People with Disabilities and Ruth from Youth Action who are teaming up on the Creating Access Project. This is a project that aims to help youth services in NSW be more accessible for young people with disabilities. We also have a chat to In Hospital Facilitator, Adam, about the new Vlog project.
Welcome to Episode 19! Coincidently ... the first episode of 2019! On this episode I chat to Perth based sound and game designer Brian Fairbanks. He specialises in creating video game content inclusive of gamers who are blind and visually impaired. This is Part One of my chat with him, talking though sound design and some of the projects he has worked on! Check out next episode for Part Two! I also have a chat with NikkiLW who walks us through Livelab and the new Rep leadership group. We also take a listen to some of the Livewire's Got Talent musical entries, staring with Rep McTrudies! I hope you enjoy!
While we're on a brief break, enjoy the Livewire radio play 'The Return' in its entirety. Written by Zoe Hogan in consultation with Livewire young people and performed by Livewire staff and patients of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network.
Merry Christmas Livewire! This is a bit of a festive episode of the Podcast! I chat with the Dornhart family, who have an EPIC Christmas light display up in Brisbane. They give us a behind the scenes look at Christmas displays and giving back to the community. We also get Quizmaster Mel back in the hot seat to answer you Christmas film related questions! Also for you Spotify users, you can now listen to us in Spotify! Head along to the following link and follow us! https://open.spotify.com/show/7333MZ4L9E7vOBECu0ZLWD?si=2C9z1WQyQiS3GkEc2MC7kQ
On this episode of the Podcast, we have a chat with Angus Thompson and Nina Oyama, the creatives behind The Angus Project. It's about sports journalist Angus and his best friend and carer Nina living in Bathurst. It is currently a pilot as a part of ABCs Fresh Blood and hoping to get a full season from it. They chat to us about making the show, and disability representation on our screens. (The show itself is rated MA15+, so more suited to our older members.) We also catch up on the latest episode of The Return, a radio play from the Livewire gang and patients in Sydney.
In this episode we chat with Ben from KYD-X who are putting on an accessible music festival called Sound and Vibes. We dive into what that means and how it is all coming together. Get all the deets for Livewire's Got Talent, it's back and we want to see what you have got! And we catch up on the latest episode of The Return, the Livewire radio play.
On this episode we speak to the talented Steph or Alt F4 Cosplay. She is a Melbourne based Cosplayer about to take on the National Cosplay Competition. She is kind enough to talk through her process, give us insight into competitions and lets us in on a couple of tips and tricks to building amazing costumes. SabrinaLW set up a songwriting challenge to our members, we see if she is up to the task! And we have the next instalment of The Return, a radio play by the Sydney Livewire Team.
On this episode of the Livewire Podcast we chat with Georgia, the Aussie writer, performer and editor of YouTube channel Georgia Productions. She gives us an insight into her process and chats about her upcoming book. We also have the first episode of The Return, a radio play written and performed by the Livewire crew and patients in Sydney. The Return is about a teenage girl called Clara who is having trouble with her memory and a hospital where some pretty strange stuff is happening. Let us know what you think of it!
Last year I had the pleasure of speaking with filmmaker Yolanda Ramke about her film Cargo. The film is about to be released in Australian Cinemas on May 17th, and the rest of the world will be able to see it on Netflix on May 18th. So I thought it would be a great time to revisit my chat with her about the film, and filmmaking in general! Enjoy!
Welcome everyone to the 13 Episode of the Livewire Podcast! I was so thrilled to get to chat to the amazing Jessica Watson about her sailing adventure around the world at age 16 as well as her brand new novel, 'Indigo Blue'. We also travel through time to learn all about the filmmaking technique of Stop Motion Animation. If you've made any stop motion films yourself I'd love to see a few up on Livewire TV! Send them through!
On this episode of the Livewire Podcast we chat with Co-Founder and CEO of the incredible Bus Stop Films. They make films for, with and about marginalised communities and do some incredible work. Genevieve talks to us about the great work they do and shares some filmmaking tips! Quizmaster Mel also drops in and has a takes part surprise pop quiz from Livewire members. Will she pass or will she fail?
The lastest episode is here! Hooray! This is a great one for all you artists out there as we chat to Georgina Chadderton who talks to us about being a comic artist. She runs her own blog as well as doing workshops, having her work featured in Hospital galleries as well as writing a graphic novel based on her experience growing up with her brother with autism. We also check in with the Royal Children's Hospital Livewire crew to see what they are up to!
The Livewire Podcast is back for 2018! On this episode we chat with Amos Washington, Australia's Youth Representative to the UN about representing the views of Australian young people on the world stage. We also hear a review from our very own GammonGaming2001 and I give some tips for our members going into Year 12 or about to start at University or TAFE. The Livewire Podcast is a great way to connect with Livewire while out and about. So if you want to listen you can subscribe to the Podcast in iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1254411048 Download from SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/livewire2017/episode-10-putting-the-un-in-fun Let us know what issues you'd take to the UN?
After a brief hiatus, the Livewire Podcast is back! Livewire is busily getting ready to launch our rebuild, and we have some news and info on the new site. On this episode we are are celebrating Australian film, as we delve into the Aussie film industry chatting to actor, writer and director Yolanda Ramke behind the new film Cargo. We also take an in depth look at some of the other Aussie film gems out this year.
The EB Games Expo is happening this weekend on the Gold Coast. A few of our lucky members are attending, but we wanted to bring the excitement to you! On this episode we speak to Connor from EB Games to talk though upcoming game releases, what happens at the EB Expo as well as a few tips for young people looking at entering the workforce. We also take a look at some of the other great conventions that happen in Australia!
Find out how you can get involved in content creation for the next issue of the Livewire Zine. We also speak to Dignity Party politician Kelly Vincent.
Our members love to share stories, ones they've written themselves or by sharing great books they're read. So for our book lovers on this episode of the Livewire Podcast we chat to one of Australia's busiest and much-adored authors, Jackie French. She gives us an insight into her writing process as well as answering some of your questions. We also get a bit more detail about the Livewire Rebuild from the hardworking and lovely Chanel, as well as talk through some important info you need to know to prepare for the new Livewire.
We're up to Episode 5 of the Livewire Podcast. We continue our theme of game development as we chat to Trent Kusters the founder of Melbourne games company, League of Geeks, the studio that gave us Armello. We hear what Guide-Jess thought of Kinky Boots and Tristan-LW takes a look at the history of podcasting.
Game On! In this episode, we take a look at video game design. Tristan has a chat with Ashley Ringrose, founder of SMG Studios the developers behind Death Squared and One More Jump and we jump into an In Hospital Game Design Workshop with Hannah, Seb and Nadia.
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This week we see what's new to Livewire, chat to comedian Danny McGinlay and take a look at whats happening in the Star Wars Universe
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