Podcasts about graeme innes

Emma Bennison speaks with Graeme Innes this week on New Horizons. Emma has recently settled a complaint at the Australian Human Rights Commission with Jetstar. Emma was left waiting for an hour and a half at Melbourne Airport, after pre-organising Meet and Assist with the airline. Hear about the complaint, and how the resolution of this complaint will hopefully mean no one else has to go through this.

This week, Graeme Innes speaks with long-time host of New Horizons, Vaughn Bennison. Vaughn is set to become the next President of Blind Citizens Australia following its Annual General Meeting in December. Hear about Vaughn's background and work, and his hopes for the future of Blind Citizens Australia and the New Horizons programme. Thanks to Graeme for bringing us this interview. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week, we discuss an open letter to the Board of Vision Australia, Australia's largest provider of blindness and low-vision services. Graeme Innes is our guest to discuss the letter, what it's all about and how you can be involved in making change in your community. If you want to join the 200-plus people who have already supported this open letter, it can be found Here. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Peta sits down with Graeme Innes AM, a leading disability advocate, lawyer, and former Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner. Graeme shares his journey, insights, and tireless efforts to improve accessibility and equality for people with disabilities.  Graeme's Book Finding A Way: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/finding-a-way Connect With Graeme: Website: https://graemeinnes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GraemeInnesAM/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-innes-am Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript: https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/post/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Innes is our guest this week. He discusses his role as Chancellor of Central Queensland University, and the University Accord; why we should be concerned about it and what can be done to ensure that universities continue to provide accommodations and access for disabled Australians.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week's show Jury Duty Late last year Sam was called up for Jury Duty.   What is it like to serve on a jury if you have a vision impairment? We ask the question, if justice is blind; is it okay if some of our jurors are as well. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Graeme Innes, and Carlyn To find out more about Graeme and/or to order a copy of his autobiography to: https://graemeinnes.com/ Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lizzie Eastham and Sam Rickard present Studio 1 - Vision Australia Radio's weekly look at life from a low vision and blind point of view. On this week's show Graeme Innes We put jury duty on the back-burner for a week and talk to former-Disability Discrimination Commissioner; Chancellor of Central Queensland University; Human Rights Lawyer and appreciator of fine white wine: Graeme Innes.  Sam proves that if you ask a silly question to someone who is smart enough you will always get a sensible answer. Studio 1 welcomes any input from our listeners. If you have any experience or thoughts about issues covered in this episode or believe there is something we should be talking about. EMAIL: studio1@visionaustralia.org or leave comment on the station's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VARadioNetwork A special thank you to Graeme Innes And a special mention to Jason for letting me play with his Toy-Box of logo templates. To find out more about Graeme and/or to order a copy of his autobiography to: https://graemeinnes.com/ Vision Australia gratefully acknowledges the support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation for Studio 1. Studio 1 airs in Darwin and Adelaide 8pm Wednesdays, and 3pm Wednesdays in other states.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this slightly extended episode, we note the passing of Dr. Kevin Murfitt AM, who died earlier this month. John Simpson speaks with Kevin's husband, Francois Jacobs, as well as Bill Jolley and Graeme Innes, about many aspects of Kevin, his work and life. Thanks to John Simpson for putting this program together, and to Francois, Bill and Graeme.

CripChat Australia is produced and delivered by Australian Disability​, it aims to educate, entertain and inform the community how they can help us create a more accessible and inclusive society for people with disabilities, their friends, and family. Hosted by Jonathan Shar, David Daoud, Ibby Dee, and Graeme Innes We're for a Fair, Dignified and Equal Society for All People with Disabilities  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cripchatau/message

Graeme Innes AM GAICD is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University and a board member with the National Disability Insurance Agency. He's also a former Disability Discrimination Commissioner and former Human Rights Commissioner. Graeme talks about: why NFP organisations should pay their directors, the chair's role in a successful merger, and the dangers of staying on a board for too long. Plus, how can boards be more inclusive towards Australians with disabilities? 

CQUniversity Chancellor Graeme Innes AM has spent a lifetime fighting discrimination. To mark global change initiative Zero Discrimination Day on Wednesday 1 March 2023, the human rights trailblazer has shared some of the journey with How to Change a Life. A lawyer, company director and former Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Innes outlines his insights, successes, frustrations and hope for a more inclusive Australian community.  Read episode transcript here.  How to Change a Life is hosted by Mary Bolling for CQU Communications. Music by CQU alumnus Tristan Barton. Subscribe to How to Change a Life on your podcast app for new episodes every Monday, and follow CQUniversity on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for more life-changing stories. And explore CQUniversity's inclusive education and training at cqu.edu.au. 

In January, Vanessa Ransley attended a conference in South Australia. She discusses what happened when she attempted to get a drink at the hotel's cocktail bar, following her arrival in Adelaide from Hobart. Graeme Innes joins us to discuss some of the affects that such overt discrimination can have on people who are blind or vision impaired and some strategies we might employ to deal with it. Please E-mail in your discrimination story to new.horizons@bca.org.au, either as a brief recording or as an E-mail. Note, it might be played on the programme in the coming weeks.

Join guest host Tess Herbert this week as she takes over for a special episode of Talking Vision to celebrate White Cane Day on October 15. Sam interviews Diane Lucantoni, a white cane user from Ballarat who has taken up using her cane after losing her vision shortly before the onset of the COVID pandemic in 2020. Then later in the show Tess is back to speak with Graeme Innes and Maryanne Diamond, who have both been recently admitted to the board of the National Disability Insurance Agency. And finally this week, Frances Keyland joins the program for a Reader Recommended.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On VISION EXTRA: Graeme Innes AM will be installed as the Chancellor of Central Queensland University later this year.  Graeme is the first person to have this role as a person who is blind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme reflects on the value of lived experience and Labor's priorities now they are back in charge of the NDIS.Deep Dive on Mushroom FM, DSC newsletter, DSC Website, DSC training, TRANSCRIPT

Graeme Innes is a lawyer, author, strategic adviser, company director and former Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission for nearly a decade. A trailblazer in his field and for people with disability with development of the Disability Discrimination Act and involvement with the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE AND SEE IT THRIVE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCth8nDElTYQcYedzFpS6ZWAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keep-rolling-with-jake-briggs/id1472328896Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H5Owd1nU1k5N0hKGu5mvj?si=e855554e3aad4d1eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/991e3c92-cc02-485e-9d29-7cc4c8df023a/keep-rolling-with-jake-briggsStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/keep-rolling-with-jake-briggsGoogle:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/keep%20rolling%20with%20Jake%20BriggsAnd on all other audio podcast platforms!Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahGraeme Innes's Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graeme-innes-am/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraemeinnesAdd, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/Twitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/

Australia's (and the world's!) airline industries have frequently sought & received exemptions from the Disability Discrimination Act, often under the broad veil of 'air safety'. Once again, people with disabilities are the exception to the rule and their are negative consequences as a result. Freedom of travel is a human right. Chronically Chilled catches up with human rights advocate and former Disability Discrimination Commissioner of 9 years, Graeme Innes to discuss his experiences with the industry, current advocacy efforts, and what the public can do to support. This after one of our co-hosts, Akii Ngo, experienced an extremely traumatic event days after Grame's airport discrimination, coincidentally at the same airport.

On this episode on Uniting FNd Therapy Sessions we talk about FND , from Flares, What Jake packs in his fnd bag parenting with FND and more. It's always an interesting conversation on life with FND and just life in general with Jake. . Follow Jake on Instagram on @punkchef41 and his podcast it's me it's me it's fnd & Facebook page and Instagram FND & US. Fnd and Us is also run by Steph and Rach Follow Steph on Instagram @_fnd_and_me follow Rach on @unwireddesigner they are also incredible xo Notes:Not all disabilities are visible stickerclick Here to viewwhen I mention the claw im referring to the dystonia in my hands :https://www.fndaction.org.uk/supporting-dystonia-awareness-week-29th-april-7th-may-2017-functional-dystonia/How to manage yourself in a flare , this was an interesting article that I found that I could relate to A Chronic illness flare kit https://thediscerningyou.com/chronic-illness-flare-kit/an article on how to survive a flare uphttps://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/turning-straw-gold/201901/7-ways-survive-flare-when-you-re-chronically-illIt's so true that some of us may criticise ourselves for being in a flare in the first place this was an interesting perspective : don't blame yourself for being in a flarehttps://www.bezzymigraine.com/discover/real-talk-mig/health-a-flare-does-not-mean-youve-done-something-wrong/Hidden disability sunflowers scheme lanyards fnd action uk:https://www.fndaction.org.uk/fnd-action-join-the-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-scheme/recommendation: black adderhttps://youtu.be/vDVxq76-qOwEmergency crisis kits for chronically  ill I'll admit there is some good ideas here!https://themighty.com/2017/10/chronic-illness-crisis-kit-products-emergencies-flare-ups/what's in jakes fnd bag? Flashlight, first aid kit phamplets , emergency, excercise book to write if can't communicate, text to speech and more. What do you have?https://www.medicalrecords.com/2021/09/02/blog/11-people-with-chronic-illness-show-us-whats-in-their-bagfnd treatments : including alternative therapies check out FND action https://www.fndaction.org.uk/treatment/recommendation from detty ;parenting with disability : we've got thishttps://www.booktopia.com.au/we-ve-got-this-eliza-hull/book/9781760642938.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwquWVBhBrEiwAt1KmwljkzlExyP3163f8_BtVm__wjtZGWticg29oc6XqEeJHRQ6IeQGwJxoCLBkQAvD_BwEa compilation of stories from disabled parents about parenting disabled. It is achievable. You can with fnd it is not easy. But we do the best we can. ”When writer and musician Eliza Hull was pregnant with her first child, like most parents-to-be she was a mix of excited and nervous. But as a person with a physical disability, there were added complexities. She wondered- Will the pregnancy be too hard? Will people judge me? Will I cope with the demands of parenting? More than 15 per cent of Australian households have a parent with a disability, yet their stories are rarely shared, their experiences almost never reflected in parenting literature.In We've Got This, twenty-five parents who identify as Deaf, disabled or chronically ill discuss the highs and lows of their parenting journeys and reveal that the greatest obstacles lie in other people's attitudes. The result is a moving, revelatory and empowering anthology. As Rebekah Taussig writes, 'Parenthood can tangle with grief and loss. Disability can include joy and abundance. And goddammit - disabled parents exist.'Contributors include Jacinta Parsons, Kristy Forbes, Graeme Innes, Jessica Smith, Jax Jacki Brown, Nicole Lee, Elly May Barnes, Neangok Chair, Renay Barker-Mulholland, Micheline Lee and Shakira Hussein."Finding your passion or something to focus on can help with fnd .https://www.bezzyra.com/discover/living-well-ra/health-the-value-of-pursuing-hobbies-when-youre-living-with-a-chronic-illness/‘little puppy buddy getting acquainted with the vacuum The FND Podcast with Detty acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land in which we stand, the Bundjalung, Awakabal, Djinduburi , Arawak, Boon wurrang & Wurundjeri People. The FND Podcast pays respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.The FND Podcast with detty : song resonating at the moment maybe our song :The new normal by Kahlid to hear it it is on our playlist or click below to view lyrics and listen on YouTube.https://youtu.be/o3sXlxg4d5cWhat has the team been listening to? What are are their song preferences ? In a flare and would like to listen to some songs? Head over to our playlist! Thank you Maggie for making it :) we have recently updated the list which features an eclectic list; itunes playlist : the fnd podcast with detty playlist or click on the link below for the playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lvGhN4Ab3AtwBj42L5DDA?si=i1RzVbhmQ3GeJ6a3Iu7sHw&dl_branch=1FND TSHIRTS BAGS MASKS AND MORE ; FND PODCAST MERCHANDISE-CLICK BELOWhttps://imprintmerch.com.au/collections/lets-have-the-chatfrom masks to bags hoodies and tshirts featuring Friends of FND and FND will not hold me back : all proceeds going to FND Australia Support Services also FND Podcast merchanise check them out!HELPFUL RESOURCES:A website all things Functional neurological Disorder written by Professor Jon Stone who is the leading FND researcher and Consultant Neurologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.https://www.neurosymptoms.org/Neurosymptoms has an app that you can download now too. Look up neurosymptoms or Jon stone and you will find it there.https://www.health.qld.gov.au/news-events/podcast/my-amazing-body-the-brain-2.0An excellent podcast episode which explains what Functional Neurological Disorder is. Have a good listeners brilliant!Dr Mohsin Butt is an excellent doctor who explained what FND is perfectly click here to watch his explanationhttps://vm.tiktok.com/ZSeYtCw7W/https://www.neurokid.co.uk/A website for young people and families living with NEAD and neurological symptomhttps://fndportal.org/Amazing website with information and links to fndInformation on Non Epileptic Seizures or NEADhttps://www.sth.nhs.uk/clientfiles/File/Epilepsy/pil2072.pdfFND ORGANISATIONS:https://www.fndaus.org.au/FND AUSTRALIA SUPPORT  SERVICES INC: A wonderful resource for people in Australia with FND: from reasearch into FND, finding medical specialists and services and just information about FND. Solely dedicated to all things FND and helping those with FND in Australia.FND Australia Support services App:Androidhttps://apksos.com/app/fndaustralia.comApplehttps://apps.apple.com/au/app/fnd-australia-support-services/id1613121706Click below to hear more about FND Australia Support services and who Dr. Katherine Gill ishttps://thefndpodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-fnd-podcast-with-detty-dr-katherine-gill-and-fnd-australian-support-servicesFND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in the UK.https://www.fndaction.org.uk/FND Dimensions aims to develop a network of ‘peer support groups' across the UK either in face to face meetings or online via methods such as Skype. By bringing people together on a regular basis, this helps alleviate the isolation that many FND patients feel. It also gives  opportunity  for others to open up dialog and to talk to others in a similar position about the day to day challenges, issues or concerns with one another.http://fnddimensions.org/A really helpful article and explanation of what FND is: 'https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1367576277956370432.html?fbclid=IwAR1GZpXe7IgC9qVlIr7ygA9RslPy6nxhQIumdUw9XMu2fs8MsMf8SwYZeVQ Other podcasts/ blogs / vlogs to follow:itsmeitsmeitsfndby none other than our Jake! HTTPS://www.tomplender.comTom Plender : follow this amazing creative human his art, music and writing on fnd https://open.spotify.com/show/6RSjTADQCw9tA4Udnutf0L?si=JZy4CAfuSB6FWaBCi8Avgg&dl_branch=1Bed Life and Beyond by Rach also a lovely FNDerhttps://pandoralocksmith.wordpress.com/about/John McLeans Fnd Journeyhttps://m.facebook.com/JohnsFND/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0Lmtd Life with FNDhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3xLKpn7gkgvVoH29ulu4IA/videosFNDer amplified: Meg Jacks follow on Instagram @ Meg.jacks_ TicTok: @megjacksInstagram follow Emma's journey :@emmas_fnd_funPeople Amplified on the FND Podcast by Maggies Corner ,brilliant incredible humans who you should look up / check outDylan AlcottAthelete , paraolympics , podcaster , raising awareness and voices of the disabledInstagram :@ listenable_podcast @dylanalcottWebsite: www.abilityfest.com.au Elle StellaBusiness Success Coach , Paraolympian & intuitive healerInstagram: @iamellesteeleWebsite: www.iamellesteele.comCarly FindlayActivist, writer, Blogger with a condition called ichtchyosis.Instagram: @carlyfindlayWebsite: www.carlyfindlay.com.auSophie ButlerShes empowering women, disabled after a spinal cord injury , she inspirational and has an amazing attitudeInstagram: @sophjbutlerYouTube: https://youtu.be/wgfAYDlXXvMMeg JacksShe is a fellow FNDer who is very open about her journey with FND and has helped raised awareness with FNDInstagram: @Meg.Jacks_TicTok: Megjacks Julian Gavino(he/him) is a trans-masculine model, writer, coach, and sex-positive disability influencer living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and comorbidities. ... In his work, Julian aims to normalize and destigmatize trans and disabled bodies in media — by facing discrimination down and creating space for representationInstagram:  @thedisabledhippieNina Tame aka the Lunch LadyShe's a single mum who's disabled and a disability advocate. Parenting with disabilityWebsite: https://hellolunchlady.com.au/parenting/parenting-around-the-world-nina/Chloè Hadenshe is an Australian actor YouTuber singer dancer and she's autistic. She beings awareness about Autism and talks openly about life with Autism.Instagram: @princesssapienWebsite: https://www.chloehayden.com.au/Youtube: Chloè Haden Style like UFounded by mother-daughter duo, Elisa Goodkind & Lily Mandelbaum, StyleLikeU is a multimedia platform for radically honest docu-style content that gives voice to diverse role models who stand proudly outside of norms and are comfortable in their skin.Website: https://stylelikeu.com/about-us/Lucy Dawsonwho unfortunately became Disabled during a medical situation. Click this link to find out more https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/aug/25/lucy-dawson-the-model-who-got-a-mystery-headache-a-misdiagnosis-and-a-new-mission-in-life However despite this all she continues now to advocate and model and be bloody amazing.Instagram : @luuudawWebsite: https://lucyintheskywithencephalitis.wordpress.com/2021/03/16/all-my-links/Cripple MediaCripple media is a disability led media which represents the voice of the youth. As they have mentioned that the youth especially disabled have been represented by those who aren't the youth primarily the teachers or parents , those in the medical fields so they are raising their voices and speaking up and being heard. It's really important for their voices their oppinions to be heard and what a great idea and platform. A way to educate aswell as raise awarenessInstagram: @cripple mediaWebsite: https://cripplemedia.com/about/Aaron Rose Philip For more information check out this wonderful article herehttps://www.uncrazed.com/aaron-rose-philip-makes-runway-debut-says-disabled-talents-matter/32893Instagram:aaron_phillip transgendered disabled fabulous Model check him outNicole Parishshe is raising awareness on Autism, how she lives with autism, what tools she uses and her love for insects. Follow her on Tik Tok at Sound of the ForestA great news platform for young Australians to get the news firsthand ; available internet podcast and app easily digestible and accessible check it outhttps://www.thedailyaus.com.au/ 

This week, we go back into the New Horizons archive. Specifically, to the Blind Citizens Australia convention, held in Hobart in March 2019. The Legacy Project celebrates the history of the Association of Blind Citizens of New South Wales, which merged with BCA a few years ago. Hear from Graeme Innes, Jennifer Parry and Susan Thompson. They discuss the importance of this series, and their experiences in putting the programmes together.

Despite decades of advocacy, people with disability still report incidents of discrimination, lack of access and poor treatment in public, on transport and in the workplace. What needs to happen to create widespread attitudinal change around the lives and experiences of people with disability?

Graeme Innes speaks with the coordinator and assistant coordinator of Blind Citizens Australia's newest branch. Find out about the branch, its personnel and its aims. Also, some notes about upcoming programme ideas. Find out more at https://new-horizons.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

# This week we feature the Jeffrey Blyth Foundation, an organisation which contributes significantly to the funding of Blind Citizens Australia. We speak with Bill Jolley, Chair of the foundation, and Graeme Innes who sits on the board. We hear about the rationale for the foundation, how it works and how you may donate, to support the work of BCA. Also, a reminder about the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Blind Citizens Australia.

“I can see green shoots of progress, but really we have a long way to go”. Graeme Innes is a lawyer, company director and is the former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. In episode 3 of Stroke of Luck, he discusses his passion for people not being limited by their diversity and his lifelong work towards a fairer society.

Graeme Innes speaks with Sarah Bolton, who whilst spending much of her life in Canada has lived in Australia for several years now.  They discuss the difference in blindness services as well as attitudes to people who are blind or vision impaired and how they differ between the two countries.

Graeme Innes speaks with David Saxburg and Paul Price from BCA's Brisbane branch.  The Brisbane branch took a positive approach to Covid-19, to include the broader Queensland Community for social, online, gatherings.

In this week's extended episode of New Horizons, Graeme Innes joins us to ... well, turn the tables on Vaughn Bennison, our regular New Horizons producer and presenter.  Vaughn has produced New Horizons now for nearly five years, and at the request of some of our regular listeners, Graeme hijacks the programme to find out a bit about Vaughn's life.

In this episode we speak with Graeme Innes and Susan Thompson about a successful move to get acess for blind and vision impaired Sydney travelers, to the AIRA service.  They discuss how this can take the stress out of train travel and how else the service might be used.

We harken back to episode 459 in this week's episode.  Ahead of some news for Sydney branch members, we replay an interview from 2016.  Graeme Innes, no stranger to New Horizons and to BCA generally, published his book around then.  If you've not read it yet, here's a great opportunity.  Graeme tells us of his motivation to write the book, and a bit about the process.

Adam Liaw is joined by Simon Longstaff, Graeme Innes and Rabbi Shamir Caplan as they traverse the topics of neuro-diversity, how religions change and the ethics of diversity - all to find out what can we learn from inclusion.

In this week's programme, part two of the discussion Graeme Innes held with Jamie Kelly, from the Vision Australia Library and Information Service.  Hear more about the Envoy and other ways to get books, magazines, newspapers and podcasts over the Christmas period, and about future exciting plans for the library and its offerings.

In this week's edition, Graeme Innes speaks with Jamie Kelly about the Vision Australia Library.  Jamie tells us how people may join the library, some of the ways we can get books, newspapers and more for the holiday break, and what sort of material is available.  The discussion continues in the next programme.  Also, some very exciting and welcome news for blind and vision impaired people across Australia.

The focus this week is on public transport.  Graeme Innes speaks with Sally Aurisch, BCA's NSW/ACT Coordinator, and BCA member, and New Horizons regular, Susan Thompson about new developments in transport in NSW and the ACT.  The Sydney branch of BCA recently held a transport forum where members heard from Sally and Susan, as well as Sophie Hogan, from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT.  Unfortunately we can't bring you Graeme's chat with Sophie this week, but look forward to that in future editions.  thanks to Graeme for putting together this programme.

In this week's programme, we announce the upcoming Legacy Project Podcasts.  This five episode series will be published on this podcast feed over the coming days.  Hear from Graeme Innes, Susan Thompson and Jennifer parrie, recorded at the BCA National Convention.  Discover the motivation for the series and what it means to some of the participants.

In this programme, we hear a speech given by BCA CEO, Emma Bennison, at a recent conference on artificial intelligence.  Hear how the rammifications of AI, both positive and negative, affect people with disabilities.  As well, another in Graeme Innes's interview series featuring attendees to this year's BCA convention.

In this week's programme, we speak with BCA president, John Simpson.  John tells us of the reccommendations put before the convention held in Hobart at the end of March.  As well, Graeme Innes speaks with a couple of convention attendees about their thoughts on the recent convention.

We all deserve a role in society. In this episode, Tim Ferguson runs through some common questions about employment for people with disability, the supports available to employers and organisations, and why employing a person with disability makes good business sense. Tim is joined by Graeme Innes and Ron Maxwell. Graeme Innes is former Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and Human Rights Commissioner. Ron Maxwell is CEO of Verto, a not-for-profit organisation committed to assisting individuals the provision of apprenticeship, community support, employment and training services.

In this edition we hear from Graeme Innes, former disability discrimination commissioner.  Graeme updates us on the work he has been leading on establishing principals for accessible banking.  As well, BCA policy coordinator, Angela Jaeschke joins us to discuss parking.

In this episode, we hear from Graeme Innes.  Among other things, Graeme is a member of the board of the Jeffrey Blyth foundation, and is here to update us on the performance of the foundation and its investments.  Also some brief notes of interest to blind and vision impaired people.

This week, Talking Vision celebrates Mothers' Day. We hear from first time new mum Vildana Prajlak, and mother of three, Beth Tonissen. They discuss the joys and challenges of being a mother when you are blind or have low vision and the commonalities shared by all mothers.  Also on the program, human rights activist Graeme Innes shares his insights for National Law Week (14-20 May) on being a lawyer when you are blind.

Talking Human Rights! Radio COTA has released a special three-part series on Human Rights. Listen in to hear insights, opinions, and changes to Human Rights in Queensland. Podcast #57 – Alastair McEwin is Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner and brings to the position extensive personal and professional experience of disability. Podcast #56 – Aimee McVeigh, Human Rights Lawyer - Aimee is an experienced lawyer who has worked across private, non-government and community sectors internationally and in Australia. Podcast #55 – Graeme Innes, ex Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and Human Rights Activist. We provide information on the Disability Discrimination Act, ‘Shaping our Future: Discussions on Disability Rights’, chat about flu shots for Seniors, the Older People Speak Out Media Awards, and an update on Queensland Community Care funding! So, grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the latest from Radio COTA! We value your feedback and look forward to hearing more topic suggestions and ideas - contact us at radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Talking Human Rights! Radio COTA has released a special three-part series on Human Rights. Listen in to hear insights, opinions, and changes to Human Rights in Queensland. Podcast #55 – Graeme Innes, ex Disability Discrimination Commissioner; Podcast #56 – Aimee McVeigh, Human Rights Lawyer - Aimee is an experienced lawyer who has worked across private, non-government and community sectors internationally and in Australia. Podcast #57 – Alastair McEwin, Disability Discrimination Commissioner. We provide information on Disability Law Queensland, the Government’s commitment to fund the full cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Broadband for Seniors program, and ‘CULTURA’, a new resource for aged care staff working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds! So, grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the latest from Radio COTA! We value your feedback and look forward to hearing more topic suggestions and ideas - contact us at radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Introducing Graeme Innes, Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner from December 2005 to July 2014. During that time he also served as Australia's Human Rights Commissioner and as Race Discrimination Commissioner. Graeme is a Lawyer, Mediator and Company Director. He has been a Human Rights Practitioner for 30 years in NSW, WA and nationally. We discuss Human Rights, Graeme's Blog, provide an update on the Budget for aged and disability transport, as well as a Budget update on the NDIS. Listen to this week's Podcast to hear about the groundbreaking research into Seniors Living by the Brisbane Housing Company, Churches of Christ and the University of Queensland! So, grab a cuppa, sit back, relax and enjoy the latest from Radio COTA! We value your feedback and look forward to hearing more topic suggestions and ideas - contact us at radiocota@cotaqld.org.au

Guest Speaker: Graeme Innes, former Australian Human Rights & Disability Discrimination Commissioner.

Graeme Innes is the Federal Disability Discrimination Commissioner with the Human Rights Commission. In this TIC TALK we explore the power of sport to address discrimination issues, the challenges and successes of inclusion and Graeme's love of sport.