Raising Our Voices

Join us for another year as we raise money for the mighty 3CR, and what we think is the longest running radio show run by and for people with disability in AustraliaAmanda, Skye, James and Chris also talk about Hidden Disabilities and the Sunflower Project https://hdsunflower.com/au/So Dig deep!!If you'd like to add your support: Go to https://www.3cr.org.au/donateOR Drop in to the station 21 Smith St Fitzroy during business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)By post:Post your cheque/money order made out to 3CR to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, VIC 3066.By phone:Call 03 9419 8377 (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) to pay by credit card.By direct deposit:You can also pay directly into our bank account. Please contact us by phone for details (03) 9419 8377A HUGE Thanks to everyone who has donaed so far - no amount is too small and all are appreciated. We know how hard some people are doing.  

Today we are talking about IDAHOBIT - the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (May 17)James, Cameron, Michael and Chris are joined by Matthew Parsons (Thorne Harbour Health Accessible Pride Project) and James McKenzie (3CR In Ya Face) to talk about the history of IDAHOBIT DayThe group discussed the kind of work they do to support the LGBTIQA+ community, why it is important to address discrimination and respect everyone's sexuality, and where to go for information on IDAHOBIT activities.If our discussion bought up any difficult feelings, you can call or get more information from Q-life (Open 3pm until midnight everyday)1800 184 527 www.qlife.org.au  ORLife line - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Music on today's show is the Rainbow Rights Anthem By Rainbow Rights Self Advocacy Group - https://rainbowrights.com.au/Accessible Pride Project - https://rainbowinclusion.org.au/In Ya Face - https://www.3cr.org.au/inyafaceAMIDA - https://www.amida.org.au/Get ready for June 2025 RADIOTHON - Your Community Your Voice 

Cam, Chris, Shona and James talk about grief and how people have coped when someone they love passed away and what things helped them.This might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. Grief Line 1300 845 745 Life Line 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36  If it is an emergency call 000 

Today's show is about International Women's Day. What does International Women's Day means to strong Women Self Advocates?We touch on what rights are important to us, about what needs to change to make things better for women with disabilities.Music on the show: Man I feel like a Woman by Shania TwainPresented by Janice, Janet, Shona, Louise, Maddy, James and Chris.

We revisit a discussion by Self Advocates about what some of the different groups do and share the best bits about being part of a self advocacy group.We are stronger together as members of self advocacy groups!SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities AdvocacyMusic on todays show is the Self Advocacy Anthem by the Outsiders.For more information: www.amida.org.au

Join us for our last show of 2024 as we celebrate International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) and the Power of Self AdvocacyFeaturing the voices of Chris Bolton, Aunty Jane Rosengrave, Janet Curtain, James Teeken, Jack, Amanda Millear, Paul Drew, Sarah Waardenberg, Poppy Egan, Romeo, Beck Biddle, Cam, Maddy and Heather about our different self advocacy groups and the importance of IDPwD.The following Self Advocacy groups were represented on the program:SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities Advocacy.For more information: www.amida.org.auEMAIL: rov@amida.org.auMUSIC on todays show:We Wish You A Merry Christmas  - Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (2013)Charlie Brown Christmas Dance - Linus and Lucy (Vince Guardaldi Trio - 1965)Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy New YearCatch you in 2025!  

Join us this month for a full house of Self Advocates!We have a discussion about what the different groups do and share the best bits about being part of a self advocacy group.We are stronger together as members of self advocacy groups!SARU, Reinforce, Powerful Positive Parents, Rainbow Rights, Have a Say Bendigo, Deadly First Nations Shout Out, Power in Culture and Ethnicity, New Wave, Rainbow Pride, Brain Injury Matters and All Abilities AdvocacyMusic on todays show is the Self Advocacy Anthem by the Outsiders.For more information: www.amida.org.au

This month we are talking about Scammers, Hackers and Spam. What is the difference? How can we protect ourselves and others when using online, mobile and social media accounts.James, Shona, Amanda, Skye and Chris explain the difference and share tips on how to stay safe online. If you think you have been scammed you can contact:IDCare on 1800 595 160.  https://www.idcare.org/They deal with data breaches, scams, identity theft, and cyber security concernsORThe Consumer Law Action Centre on 03 9670 5088 or via the website https://consumeraction.org.au/ Music on todays show is Every Breathe You Take by The Police

This month Amanda, James and Chris discuss the NDIS -  the National Disability Insurance Scheme. We talk about what works and what doesn't with the NDIS and are joined by Nia Giddings from SARU's NDIS Working Group and Brain Injury Matters, to talk about the recent review into the NDIS and what this means for the future of the scheme. Music on todays show is Power to the People by John LennonSARU: http://www.saru.net.au/AMIDA: https://www.amida.org.au/BIM: https://www.braininjurymatters.org/

Amanda Millear and James Teeken present a special tribute show for Raising Our Voices' 37th BirthdayFounding member Amanda and James talk about why they joined the show, celebrating and remembering past presenters and sharing some of their favourite memoriesThe program features the voices of some of the strong self advocates who have contributed to the program since 1987Big thanks to everyone who has supported or been part of the show over the yearsEnjoy!Featuring the voices of: Aunty Jane Rosengrave, Colin Hiscoe, Luke Stone, Ria Strong, Janet Slattery, Julie Peters, Heather Forsyth, Peter Waters, Kevin Stone, Mel from AUSTREK, Pauline Williams, Janet Curtain, Susan Arthur, Romeo Brasington, Mel from SARU, Kay Forstner, David Banfield, Norrie Blythman, Doug Pentland, Daisy Serong, Ray Groves, Des McIntosh and Katie Ball.Music:Birthday - BeatlesStar Trek Theme song

This month we're talking about Racism and Disability. Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group PCE (Power in Culture and Ethnicity) join Shona, Chris and Dwayne to share some tips and ideas on how to combat racism. For more info on PCE contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce(at)gmail.comEMAIL: ejeroboam.pce(at)gmail.com Check out PCE on Instagram: Power in Culture and EthnicityOR FB: https://www.facebook.com/PowerinCultureandEthnicity/(link is external)SONG: Self Advocacy National Anthem - The Outsiders (2021)

This important radio show is produced and presented by people with: An intellectual disability  An acquired brain injury  Complex communication needsYou can support this unique, informative and empowering program by going to https://www.3cr.org.au/donateOR HERE at https://givenow.com.au/cr/rovWe are aiming to Raise $650Our Tally so far... $289

Women with disability are much more likely to experience gendered violence than women without disabilities.In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities and the discriminaion that still exists.Lisa is a member of Brain Injury MattersShe chats about her experience with ableism and sexism since she acquired her brain injury.Mel is a peer worker at Positive Powerful ParentsShe shares her story as a mother with an intellectual disability.Sarah is a member of New Wave Gippsland Self Advocacy and Rainbow RightsShe shares her experience as a Trans, Aboriginal, Lesbian woman with an Acquired Brain Injury.Mel, Lisa and Sarah also chat about how discrimination is still happening on the ground, even though there are anti-discrimination laws and policies.They talk about the importance of sharing their stories, and supporting others with disability to be empowered and speak up.  Songs: What a Wonderful World by Esperanza Spalding Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

Housing Justice is finally in the news yet the voices of people with a disability are still absent from much of the discussion.This month the team revisit a program featuring stories from the group about living in institutions, group homes, squatting, SRS's and CRU's; and how we are now all living independently. We want people to know that people with a disability should not have to live in these institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's.This show is run by: Shona and Chris, from 'Have A Say Bendigo' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Bendigo.James, Heather and Aunty Jane, from 'Reinforce' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Victoria.WARNING: The program features discriptions of domestic violence and sexual assault. For support please call. CASA 24 HOURS, 7 DAYS A WEEK Counselling & Support Line: 03 9635 3610Sexual Assault Crisis Line Throughout Victoria: 1800 806 292CASA House is Relay Service Friendly:If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call through the National Relay Service (NRS):TTY users can phone 1300 555 677 then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Speak & Listen (speech-to-speech) users can phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Internet relay users can connect to NRS on www.iprelay.com.au then ask for 03 9635 3610 or 03 9635 3600Life Line 131 114 OR Beyond Blue1300 224 636MUSIC TRACK: Drummond Street Ballard by REINFORCE

 This week, Heather, Skye, Lisa and Steve have a conversation about their experiences as people with disability in the healthcare system. They talk about how they have been treated by doctors and other health workers, access to support and information about the different sections of the health system (which can be difficult to navigate), and also the cost of healthcare and lack of financial support. MusicWitch Doctor- David Saville

This month the team celebrates another year on air - 36 years on community radio!Amanda, James and Shona present a tribute show dedicated to self advocates who have passed away and the (wrong!) idea that people with disability can't make radio shows.

Chris interviews self advocates Heather, Shona and James, who speak up about their experiences as people with intellectual disability with bullying and discrimination.  They talk about how these experiences of bullying and discrimination have affected them and share their ideas about what they think should change in the community, like the need for more disability awareness.  

Lisa, Larissa and Julie speak about living with a brain Injury (ABI).  Lisa, Larissa and Julie are all different but share a common experience of acquiring a brain injury.In this show, they challenge the so-called 'tragedy' of ABI, letting listeners know that living with an ABI is not a tragedy or inspirational. They also chat about the 'social model' of disability and the term 'inspiration porn'.They also discuss the isolation people with ABI often experience, and how self advocacy and connecting with others in the ABI and disability community can reduce this isolation.Image Artwork by: Larissa MacFarlaneMusic: Johnny Crescendo Choices and Rights

Our radio show gives people with an intellectual disability and acquired brain injury a voice on the airways!Like our Rainbow Rights program this month with Sarah, Skye, James and GregOur past shows have talk about things like disability rights, discrimination, closing institutions, pensions, housing issues, transport and self advocacy.Nothing about us without us!It's RADIOTHON Time!Raising Our Voices has been making radio shows on 3CR 855AM since August 1987 and we think we might be the oldest radio show run by people with a disability in the world.Our goal is to raise $650 of $275,000. DONATE HERE OR HERE at https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/raisingourvoicesAt 3CR all the shows share the fundraising load to help get 3CR $275,000.Please dig deep to help keep 3CR going, and to keep Raising Our Voices on the airways!No amount is too small even $2 is tax deductible. If you can't afford to donate, that's ok, you can share this page with family or friends!Music on todays show was the Rainbow Rights Anthem you find out more about Rainbow rights herehttps://rainbowrights.com.au/ 

Listen in to this show to hear us share our stories of living in institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's; and how we are now all living independently. We want people to know that people with a disabiltiy should not have to live in these institutions, group homes, SRS's and CRU's. Everyone should have the choice to live independently. This show is run by: Shona and Chris, from 'Have A Say Bendigo' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Bendigo. James, Heather and Aunty Jane, from 'Reinforce' a self advocacy group run by and for people with an intellectual disability in Victoria.

 Listen in to this show to hear Chris, Amanda and Shona chat about their thoughts on transport issues as people with disability. Song: End Of The Line by The Traveling Wilburys  

 In this show Sarah, Mel and Lisa talk about their stories as women with cognitive disabilities. Lisa is a member of Brain Injury Matters. She chats about her experience with ableism and sexism since she acquired her brain injury. Mel is a peer worker at Positive Powerful Parents. She shares her story as a mother with an intellectual disability. Sarah is a member of New Wave Gippsland Self Advocacy and Rainbow Rights. She shares her experience as a Trans, Aboriginal, Lesbian woman with an Acquired Brain Injury. Mel, Lisa and Sarah also chat about how discrimination is still happening on the ground, even though there are anti-discrimination laws and policies. They also talk about the importance of sharing their stories, and supporting others with disability to be empowered and speak up.  Songs: What a Wonderful World by Esperanza Spalding Beautiful by Christina Aguilera

In this show Skye, Chris and James talk about NDIS issues, tips and tricks.Skye, Chris and James are all on the NDIS, and in this show they share issues that they have all had with getting the right NDIS funding for the support they need. They also share a few tips and tricks for fellow listeners who use the NDIS to get the best out of their NDIS planning meetings.

This month we revisit our 35th birthday celebration of Raising Our VoicesThe program featured the voices of current and previous presenters, guests, technical producers and supporters who have been with us on the journey since 1987.Disability advocacy has achieved so much over the years and Raising Our Voices led the way in self-advocacy and disability justice.Here's to the next 35 years!Nothing about us without us Music: We are Family - Sister Sledge  Get up Stand Up - Bob Marley and the Wailers

Chris interviews self advocates Heather, Shona and James, who speak up about their experiences as people with intellectual disability with bullying and discrimination.  They talk about how these experiences of bullying and discrimination have affected them and share their ideas about what they think should change in the community, like the need for more disability awareness. 

Lisa, Larissa and Julie speak about living with a brain Injury (ABI).  Lisa, Larissa and Julie are all different but share a common experience of acquiring a brain injury.In this show, they challenge the so called 'tragedy' of ABI, letting listeners know that living with an ABI is not a tragedy or inspirational. They also chat about the 'social modal' of disability and the term 'inspiration porn'.Lisa, Larissa and Julie also discuss the isolation people with ABI often experience, and how self advocacy and connecting with others in the ABI and disability community can reduce this isolation.Image Artwork by: Larissa MacFarlaneMusic: Johnny Crescendo Choices and Rights

Reinforce Peer Workers Heather and Leonie chat about Reinforce's Self Advocacy Training Unit. They discuss the different types of training run about disability rights, speaking up, and making decisions and the other work the Reinforce Peer Workers do. Contact Annie@reinforce.org.au for more information about the Self Advocacy Matters Conference happening on 19th October 2022https://reinforce.org.au/Music: John Farnham -  You're The VoiceREMINDER: The Disability Royal Commission finishes on the 31st December 2022 - your voice is important so make sure it gets heard. CONTACT Julie, Miranda or Mark.PH: 9650 2722EMAIL: mark@amida.org.au

Power in Culture and EthnicityThis month we return to a conversation with Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group Power in Culture and Ethnicity (PCE)For more info Contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce@gmail.comCheck out PCE on Instagram: Power in Culture and EthnicityFB: https://www.facebook.com/PowerinCultureandEthnicity/SONG: Hum Toh Dil Chaahe Tumhara by Kumar Sanu + Hema Sardesai PLEASE NOTE: The Disability Royal Commission finishes on the 31st December 2022 -your voice is important so make sure it gets heardCONTACT Julie, Miranda or Mark.PH: 9650 2722EMAIL: mark@amida.org.au

This month we celebrate 35 years of Disability Advocacy on Raising Our VoicesThe program features the voices of current and previous presenters, guests, technical producers and supportersThanks to everyone who has been with us on the journey since 1987.Disability advocacy has achieved so much over the years and Raising Our Voices has led the way in self-advocacy and disability justice.Here's to the next 35 years!Nothing about us without us  Music: We are Family - Sister Sledge  Get up Stand Up - Bob Marley and the Wailers

Aunty Jane interviews Uncle Paul from First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) all about the work First Peoples Disability Network do, issues that they feel are important to their mob or Indigenous People with Disability, and how important it is for people to speak up and share their stories with the Disability Royal Commission. Jane wants people to know they will be heard and believed.https://fpdn.org.auJane Rosengrave and Paul Calcott

Join the team as they raise money to keep the show on the air for another year We believe we might be the oldest radio show run by people with disability in Australia, with our 35th birthday celebration coming up on 17th August this year. Dig deep to keep Raising Our Voices on the air! If you'd like to add your support: Go to https://www.givenow.com.au/cr/raisingourvoicesOR Drop in to the station 21 Smith St Fitzroy during business hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). We have Covid-19 Safe practices in place at the station for your safety.By post:Post your cheque/money order made out to 3CR to PO Box 1277, Collingwood, VIC 3066.By phone:Call 03 9419 8377 (Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) to pay by credit card.By direct deposit:You can also pay directly into our bank account. Please contact us by phone for details (03) 9419 8377 

In the first part of a two part series looking at the power of Self Advocacy -  Susan and Heather from Positive Powerful Parents speak about Self Advocacy and it's importance in advocating for the rights of parents with an intellectual disability.Positive Powerful Parents is a Self Advocacy Group run by and for Parents with Intellectual Disability.it was started in 2012 by Susan with support from Reinforce Self Advocacy Group.https://positivepowerfulparents.com.au/about-ppp/https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/

This month we are joined by Janet and Elizabeth from self-advocate group Power in Culture and Ethnicity (PCE)Tune in to find out more ...Contact Janet: 0418 114 558EMAIL: jcurtain.pce@gmail.comCheck them out on Instagram: Power in Culture and EthnicityFB: https://www.facebook.com/PowerinCultureandEthnicity/SONG: Hum Toh Dil Chaahe Tumhara by Kumar Sanu + Hema Sardesai https://www.amida.org.au/

Lisa and Heather discuss some of the issues facing women wth disabilities and the important role self advocacy plays on International Womens Day 2022

This month we're tallking about community inclusion. Lisa, Jane, Justin and Miranda discuss the benefits of community inclusion of people with intellectual disability, acquired brain injury and invisible disabilities. What does inclusion mean, who does it well and why is it important. https://www.amida.org.au

This month we are joined by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode, Warren speaks to friend and colleague Larissa MacFarlane about Self Advocacy and Art, following on from their previous conversation about language, stigma and disability pride. Larissa is an Artist and VATT Graduate.VATT (Voice at The Table) is an AMIDA/SARU initiative providing practical information to ensure people with a cognitive disability have a real and equal voice on boards, committees and advisory groups. The VATT Chat podcast has been made as part of SARU's Inclusive Meeting Training package. It is for Self Advocates, Organisation staff and Meeting Chairs.You can hear all Episodes of the podcast by following the links at  Voice at the Table Facebook page or the website voiceatthetable.com.au

Human Rights during the COVID -19 pandemic.On Disability Day 2021, Jane, Norrie, James, Justin and Lisa share their experiences of lockdown and staying connected to community during the pandemic. 

This month we revisit the use of QR codes.While these codes are proving to be very handy in our COVID Response and contact tracing, for people with disability they can be very tricky to use and can mean a loss of independence in the community.The team discuss the challenges for people with disability in using the QR code as the main contract tracing tool.Fun Fact! Did you know QR code stands for Quick Response?

Jane, Lisa, James and Miranda in discussion about the Disability Royal Commission and the new privacy protections for people sharing their stories

This month we are talking about Human Rights during this time of COVID -19 pandemic. With Lockdown continuingwhat are governments doing to do? Not having an end date is so detrimental for peoples mental health, isolations and feeling alone.What is the Australian Human Rights Commission view on limiting human rights during COVID -19?

Thirty four years of self advocacy on the airwaves and still going strong. The team reminisce about past shows and plan for the future.  Could this be Australia's longest running radio show presented and produced by people with disabilities?

Did you know QR code stands for Quick Response?While these codes are proving to be very handy in our COVID Response and contact tracing, for people with disability they can be very tricky to use and can mean a loss of independence in the community.This month we discuss the challenges for people with disability in using the QR code as the main contract tracing tool.  

Amanda Millear, Norrie Blythman, Jane Rosengrave, Justin O'Brien and Bronwyn Trickett are asking for your support to keep, possibly Australia's longest running radio show presented and produced by people with disability on air. Raising Our Voices has been on air here at 3CR since 1987.We've seen so many changes over the years. Disability Justice is finally on the map, institutions are closing, people are more aware of the need for inclusion than ever, but there is still much to do. One thing that doesn't change is the need for independent disabilty run media. Nothing About Us Without Us!!. Help us keep this unique program on air for another year. Pledge your support to keep us on air www.3cr.org.au/donate Donations over $2 are tax deductible

What does inclusion really mean and look like for people with disabilities?The Disability Royal Commission Issues Paper on Promoting Inclusion is available and calling for subsmissions til June 4.Have your say at  https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/promoting-inclusion

This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we continue our discussions about how important it is to have inclusive practices build into the culture of organisationsVATT (Voice at The Table) is a SARU initiative providing practical information to ensure people with a cognitive disability have a real and equal voice on boards, committees and advisory groups. The VATT Chat podcast has been made as part of SARU’s Inclusive Meeting Training package. It is for Self Advocates, Organisation staff and Meeting Chairs.You can hear all Episodes of the podcast by following the links at  Voice at the Table Facebook page or the website voiceatthetable.com.au

This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we're talking about the culture of organisations and how important it is to have inclusive practices. VATT (Voice at The Table) is a SARU initiative providing practical information to ensure people with a cognitive disability have a real and equal voice on boards, committees and advisory groups. The VATT Chat podcast has been made as part of SARU’s Inclusive Meeting Training package. It is for Self Advocates, Organisation staff and Meeting Chairs.You can hear all Episodes of the podcast by following the links at  Voice at the Table Facebook page or the website voiceatthetable.com.au

It's 2021 and almost a year since Melbourne went into Lockdown to stop the spread of COVID -19. Bronwyn, Amanda, Lisa and James discuss returning from lockdown and isolation during the Pandemic COVID- 19 for people with Disability. MUSIC : Thorn In my side - Eurythmics (Dedicated to the virus) 

This month Raising Our Voices is bought to you again by VATT Chat. A peer led initiative to make sure everyone can participate in meetings and places where decisions are made. In this episode we're talking about making information accessible.Michael Mayne tells us all about Voices For Justice a program that supports people with disability and lived experience of the criminal justice system to be self-advocates. Sue Smith also joins us to remember Doug Pentland, and Justin O'Brien brings us Justin Jokes.VATT (Voice at The Table) is a SARU initiative providing practical information to ensure people with a cognitive disability have a real and equal voice on boards, committees and advisory groups. The VATT Chat podcast has been made as part of SARU’s Inclusive Meeting Training package. It is for Self Advocates, Organisation staff and Meeting Chairs.You can hear all Episodes of the podcast by following the links at  Voice at the Table Facebook page or the website voiceatthetable.com.au 

Gender based Violence and People with a Disability.  Jane Rosengrave, Lisa Brumtis and Bronwyn Trickett discuss gender based violence, domestic violence and cyber bullying on a global scale, what the statistics say and how far we have come in the last 30 - 50 years as part of 3CR's #16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Broadcasts for 2020 https://www.3cr.org.au/protests/episode/16-days-action-gender-based-violence

Susan, Heather, and Lisa from Positive Powerful Parents, Reinforce and Bim,  share their experiences of making submissions to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Mark, disability advocate from AMIDATo check the progress of the commission viisit the website at https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/about-royal-commission/our-schedule  

This month we are discussing COVID- 19 & Mental Health for people with Disability.Lisa from Brain Injury Matters, Susan from Reinforce, Warren from Voice At The Table and Bronwyn from AMIDA share some tips and discuss the different ways they have meet the challenges of Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns.