Podcasts about raising our voices

Headlines:  - updates on the 'MOU' between Vic Govt & Elbit Systems.- United Worker Union strike on woolies, picket in Dandenong today.- 3 anti-immigration laws passed in ParliamentITEM 1 || Replay from Raising Our Voices, excerpt from Ableism and Gender Based Violence earlier in the year with Lisa, Mel and Sarah talking about their experiences of ableism and gendered violence, as part of our 16-days Breakfast segments and in the lead up to 3CR's Disability Day 2024, 7am-7pm tomorrow.ITEM 2 || Why We Stand With the CFMEU II Emily Foley (NTEU delegate), talks to Annie on Solidarity Breakfast this Saturday about her successful push to have the NTEU National Committee's statement of support for the CFMEU and against administration of the Union passed. Emily is talking about the importance of union membership to stand up for the rights of workers in this space as we lead up to the community meeting at Coburg Townhall scheduled for Thursday Dec 5th at 6.30pm.ITEM 3 || Interview with Tim Kennedy, National Secretary of the United Workers Union about the strike against Woolworths for fair pay and equal and better conditions, and what's happening at today's picket in Dandenong South, scab labour and Woolworths attitudes to the strike.ITEM 4 || Interview with Ilo Diaz from the Centre Against Racial Profiling about new proposed legislation aiming to tackle knife crime, increasing police powers. Designated areas being able to be implemented in 12 hours rather than 10 days based on intelligence. The effects this will have on marginalised communities and exuberating police biases is discussed.racialprofilingresearch.orghttps://www.premier.vic.gov.au/getting-knives-victorian-streetsITEM 5 || Interview with Su Hanfling, a masters-qualified art therapist talking about the NDIA removing art therapy from their funding, the effects this has on clients, health professionals in the field, hospitals and community services, and the future of education on art therapy.Community event announcements:- Stand with the CFMEU public meeting on the 5th of December at the Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell st.- Woolworths Dispatch Picket today, 2nd December at 2 Portlink Drive, Dandenong South- Disability Day at 3CR tomorrow, 3rd December 7am to 7pm- Palestine Sunday Rally 12pm State Library Songs played:'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' - Gil Scott-Heron'Capitalism has no commitment to humanity' by Michael Parenti. Excerpt of this speech features on the beautiful and powerful EP 'Who But US' by DTA. [https://dtala.bandcamp.com/track/capitalism-has-no-commitment-to-humanity-by-michael-parenti]'Créme de Cassis' by Alesia Miller & Precious Tucker, as featured on 'A New Tomorrow' by Zulu. [https://flatspotrecords.bandcamp.com/track/cr-me-de-cassis-by-alesia-miller-precious-tucker]

Welcome back to Mommy, Surviving, and Thriving! This Election Week, we're talking about the power of our voices and how we can be the change we wish to see. From voting to discussing crucial issues like equal pay, healthcare, and safety, we'll explore how to connect our voices with our values and create meaningful impact. Let's honor the legacy of resilience passed down to us and stand up for a better tomorrow—not just in the voting booth but in our daily lives. Tune in to feel inspired, committed, and ready to make a difference!

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

From a time when skidoos helped deliver important radio messages to today's ever-evolving content in the podcast world, we hear from three experts on what it takes to claim space and share our stories. Recorded live at Radiodays North America, Rosanna is joined by Shawn Spruce, the host of Native America Calling, David McLeod – CEO of NCI-FM, and Shayla Oulette Stonechild who is founder and host of the Matriarch Movement podcast.

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SUZANNE COSTELLO joined Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater in New York City in 1979 and became its Artistic Co-Director in 1984. During her career with the company, she has been highlighted as a performer, choreographer, teacher, and rehearsal director. As Director of Arts & Education and Arts & Healthcare Programs for the company, she creates and facilitates the many community-inclusive projects SPDT has come to be known for nationally and internationally. Over the past decade she has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts for programs across the country that give voice to those whose stories have not been heard. Currently, she is developing a national performance project for persons with spinal cord injury, From Where I Sit, which will be premiered in Birmingham, AL in 2025. Recently, she directed the NEA project I Believe / The South Dakota Prison Project. This five-week program engaged men at the Sioux Falls Penitentiary in creating performance through writing and movement to express their non-carceral stories. Past NEA community performance projects include Our Country's Keepers at the Walter Reed Military Center, Bethesda, MD, engaging active military and veterans; Raising Our Voices for the Birmingham cancer community; and LISTEN / Stories of Cancer told through Movement, Music & Voice, commissioned by Gilda's Club of the Twin Cities, with participants impacted by cancer. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/389513015Ms. Costello has been invited to present on this body of work at the International Conference on Culture, Health, and Wellbeing Conference in Bristol, UK, and at the International Conference on Parole & Probation in Ottawa, Canada. National presentations have included the National Organization for Arts in Health, Austin, TX; Expressive Therapies Summit, NYC, NY; and Performing Arts Alliance, Atlanta, GA; among others. Ms. Costello's choreographic work has been honored with three Individual Artist Fellowships from the Ohio Arts Council and has been commissioned by national dance companies and individual artists. She directed and choreographed CATS for Broadway at Iroquois, Louisville; Go, Dog, Go! for Metro Theater Company, St. Louis, and Stage One, Louisville; and choreographed Grimm Tales for Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis. She has been a Guest Artist at colleges and universities across the U.S. and abroad and has twice been a Cowles Guest Artist as well as Affiliate Faculty for six years at the University of Minnesota. In New York City, Costello performed with several companies, including David Gordon Pick Up Co. and Billy Siegenfeld & Dancers. She has also worked with colleague Joe Goode in San Francisco who created a solo for her, Movie Star Life. Ms. Costello began her study of dance under Annelise Mertz at Washington University in St. Louis, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Dance.

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/ 

 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

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

Today's show explores the importance of centring the agency and right to choose of people with disability. First up, you'll hear part of a conversation about disability discrimination and self-advocacy between Lisa Brumtis and Heather Smith, from the 2022 International Women's Day episode of Raising Our Voices on 3CR, a program produced and presented by people with disabilities. Later on, you'll hear an interview with Catherine McAlpine, CEO of Inclusion Australia, talking about decision making and the Disability Royal Commission. The discussion of disability discrimination during this show may be distressing for some listeners. If you need to speak to someone about this, you can call lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are at risk of domestic, family or sexual violence, please call 1800 RESPECT, that's 1800 737 732. For counselling support, or for referral to a counsellor or advocate near you, you can call the Disability Royal Commission counselling and referral service on 1800 421 468. You can also contact the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline to report concerns on 1800 880 052. 

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

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 

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Spend some time with Jane Rosengrave (Yorta Yorta) from 3CR's Raising Our Voices program. Jane talks about the intersection of ableism and racism against Blackfullas, surviving (and thriving after) violent institutions, strength in culture and self advocacy, and Jane's chapter in the highly acclaimed anthology, Growing Up Disabled In Australia. Image credit: Renay Barker-MulhollandArtist statement: Flowers grow, the world revolves, and we make it through another day. While the sun sets, the diminishing rays ignite our own introspection on the status quo and our part in that. As we take stock of where we are, intertwined is a wealth of knowledge and strength.  This is the destination, and now is the journey. This work was created in response to my first outing on Country with my new powered 4wd wheelchair, I was finally able to engage in something so integral to my culture. I came across a giant bush covered in spectacular flowers, and was awestruck by the beauty of it. I finally felt in that moment that I could see what true justice for everyone meant, while noting the solid and intricate branches that grew these magnificent specimens. We've had the world stop, and the looming of the unknown has forced us through space and time to reflect on the kind of world it is we're trying to save. Now is the time to be brave, the revolution is here. Just like that beautiful bush, we needed to make sure every branch supports a magnificent display of us. 

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

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

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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

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 

Blu Fiefer is a Lebanese-Mexican singer, songwriter, producer, director and pole dancer. We asked Blu to come on as a guest off the heels of her latest release Sint el Ew, which made the rounds on social media, having truly put its finger on the collective Lebanese angst in words that felt real to so many. We discussed everything from her creative process, to her dual identity and how arabic finally made its way into her art, to the power of being yourself and giving others a voice. Don’t forget to follow Blu on @blufiefer and us on Instagram @whoruntheworldpod. You can also write to us on sayhi@whoruntheworldpod.com.

In this episode, we’re excited to be joined by a return guest, Garrain Jones! Last time he was on the podcast, we talked a lot about change. He has been through such an incredible life journey and we all have so much we can learn from how he has persevered.   Garrain is a Transformation Coach, speaker, and the author of the incredible new book, Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Lessons of Love, Leadership and Transformation. He travels around the world to share his inspirational story and encourage others to “change your mindset, change your life,” through his profound words of wisdom.   In our conversation with Garrain today, we tackle a completely different topic and aspect of his life: race and racism. As always, this is a deep, important conversation. We talk about the responsibilities we have as citizens of this country; how we can make real, lasting change; and how we can stay positive and creative even with all of these stressors.   If you’ve listened to our previous episode with Garrain, you know that he does not hold back! His honesty, transparency, and rawness are palpable — and this episode is no exception.   IGNTD Specials: IGNTD Live Online Groups (Free for 14 Days) IGNTD Subscription ($43 per month & 30 days of Live Groups included) IGNTD “Once an Addict” Campaign   Topics Discussed: [:33] Some fun news about our son, Kai. [1:14] How we’ve been checking in on our relationship with our busy schedules. [1:48] Our review of the week. [2:34] Our quote of the week. [2:44] About today’s episode with Garrain Jones. [4:34] Let us know what you think about this episode and share your feedback. [6:36] The conversation portion of the podcast with Garrain Jones! [7:04] Garrain speaks about his story and the tie-in with racial inequalities in America. [14:59] White passing privilege and the challenges and impact that comes with unfair treatment as well as denying the privileges that others have. [19:48] The responsibility we have in shifting the perspectives of others (and ourselves) back, and how we can use the privilege that we have to help others and make a good impact on the world. [23:08] Why people deny and write off black voices speaking up for their rights and what we can do to bridge the gap and help empower and uplift their voices. [26:15] Why aggression appears when people don’t feel heard. [29:33] Talking about the unjust case of Breonna Taylor. [30:11] Generational frustration and injustice and biases in the system. [31:57] Discussing the major corruption in the police force. [34:11] The hardest part about fighting for change. [35:27] Money, corruption, and power. [40:09] How Garrain wants to live his life by empowering others. [41:26] Garrain speaks about what he’s currently up to and what is on the horizon for him. [42:35] What is the best advice Garrain has ever received? [43:13] What have been some of Garrain’s proudest moments to-date? [43:25] What has been Garrain’s hardest moment to-date? [43:43] What are some of Garrain’s self-care rituals? [44:39] What ignites Garrain? [45:01] Thanking Garrain for joining us and having this deep, necessary conversation. [45:20] Garrain shares some final words with listeners.   Mentioned in this Episode: "Develop enough courage so that you can stand up for yourself and then stand up for somebody else." — Maya Angelou Garrain Jones Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life: Lessons of Love, Leadership and Transformation, by Garrain Jones IGNTD Episode: “Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life with Garrain Jones” Everything You Need to Know to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor “‘He’s a small child’: Utah police shot a 13-year-old boy with autism after his mother called 911 for help” The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning, Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libysn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify   Follow us on Social Media! Facebook: IGNTD Instagram: @IGNTD.me Sophie’s Instagram: @Sophie.Jaffe Adi’s Instagram: @DrAdiJaffe   If you enjoyed this podcast… Please let us know what you want to hear about! Tell us in the comments or send us an email at info@igntd.com.   About Our Sponsor: Philosophie Superfoods The Philosophie offers cleanses and other nutritional products that are unlike any of the other supplements and detoxification programs on the market. Why? Because they actually nourish the body with whole, live, nutrient-rich foods. Each of the Philosophie superfoods and protein blends is vegan, raw, gluten-free, and has absolutely no filler ingredients.

These unprecedented times keep getting more ... unprecedented. Rev. Jacquie spends this hour with music and meditation, featuring New Thought artists Daniel Nahmod, Faith Rivera, Jack Fowler, Bukeka, Karen Drucker, Amy Steinberg, and Eddie Watkins Jr. Let us be agents of love!

COVID-19 may mean we can't get together physically this month but we can still celebrate the show and the important self advocacy work the team has taken part in over the years.This month we feature highlights on a range of topics from Powerful Parenting to Acquired Brain injury (ABI), access to the Footy and Public Transport and a nod to Sci Fi Fan Clubs.We hope you enjoy the show and stay safe!

After touring for years around the world with Nahko & Medicine for the People, Hope Medford decided to have a baby. In this episode, Hope and I discuss her journey of becoming a doula and midwife, what it has been like to attend over 450 births and her experience of performing in front of thousands as drummer for Nahko & Medicine for the People. "There's something about being with a woman giving birth that just doesn't even compare to performing on stage in front of thousands of people"   In this episode we discussed:  Hope’s first experience attending a birth at 19 years old  Her journey to becoming a midwife and experience of attending births The benefits of water birth  How Hope first felt called to the drum Hope’s journey to becoming a mother and giving birth to her daughter at home in water Raising women’s voices and how we can lift each other up The energy of the Big Island of Hawaii and MAnaFest, the festival she puts on each year there in honor of the sacred feminine   Stay in Touch with Hope: Website: www.hopemedford.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hope-Medford Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/TheFlipside29   Hope is a creative force. Following spirit and serving humanity as her guides, Hope has walked many paths flowing from & returning to the same source. Hands in the dirt, beating drumskin, brushing color across canvas, holding a newborn babe, or gathering the tribe; Hope thrives when steeped in raw, fresh energy pulsing around her. She is a visionary who sees the positive direction she wants the world to move toward, and takes the steps she can to manifest it. Touring Internationally and playing drums with Nahko and Medicine for the People since they were first heard of, Hope and Nahko shared a chemistry and frequency which catalyzed Medicine for the People to catapult from busking in the streets to performing in front of well over a hundred thousand people in a few short years. Nahko's music has a message that served as a call to the global conscious community for justice, truth talking, and positive social change.   We were a part of a very special movement. Our music was bringing people together who were healing and wanting to make the world better.  To Hope, that was one more step in her journey.  Before that, Hope was a midwife, assisting over 450 births, primarily holistic home and water births, in Africa, Bali, and the US.  Protecting the next generation has always been sacred and close to her heart.  Birth is the moment a fresh soul enters the world and a woman transforms though an extraordinary rite of passage to become a mother.  Hope has always felt honored to spend endless hours by a woman's side in her most primal and powerful birthing moments.  The humility and awe in holding humanity in its first breaths have given Hope a deeper connection, compassion, and grounding in life.  This has inspired her to work to raise awareness about families' birth options and the importance of their choices.  Hope created Artemis Healing Arts education program and taught natural birth classes in Peru, Brazil, Bali and at Findhorn Ecovillage, in Scotland, as well as in the US.   For Hope, the drum has always been a tool of spirit.   Her first teacher was Babatunde Olatunje, who encouraged her to keep playing, and to always play with love.  Drums have taken her around the world; Hope studied with teachers in Brazil, Peru, and West Africa.  She shared the drum with children in India and taught rhythm to youth groups in Guatemala.  Hope has taught over 2,500 students of all ages;  she uses drums to facilitate empowering women's voices in workshops and confidence building with at-risk youth groups.   Drums are a powerful connection to our ancestors.  As ancient healers have always known, when infused with positive vibrations & intentions, drums are potent medicine.  Hope's connection to nature began as a child and continues to flourish.  Hope co-founded an urban non-profit  permaculture education site, Tryon Life Community Farm.  Hope coordinated the education program for years, teaching sustainability techniques such as natural building, permaculture gardening, social ecology, and the arts.  Hope participated in the Global peace walk for 8 years.  She later served for 3 years on the Board of Directors of Honor the Earth, the environmental justice non-profit protecting indigenous lands in North America, founded by Winona La Duke and supported by the Indigo Girls.  Most recently, Hope has allied with the protectors of Mauna Kea, who currently have been standing in peaceful protest for months to prevent development on sacred indigenous land in Hawaii.  Much of her passion is expressed in rich color and paint.  Painting since she was a child, Hope has experimented with nearly every artistic medium she could get her hands on.  As a result, many of her works are mixed media, often incorporating wood, feather, stone, metal, pencil, marker, watercolor, and acrylic - integrating them into delicate lines and powerful bold swaths of color to tell a story of women's power, strength and beauty.  Creating images of empowered women has been a life long devotion;  in response to being raised in a world where women have not been treated fairly or equally to men, and the earth has been ravaged due to this imbalance between masculine and feminine forces..   Her art is currently shown at the beautiful Wild Heartist Gallery in Hilo, Hawaii.  Hope's Musical Journey continues forward, she has recorded 3 solo albums, and her sound has been described as 'hypnotic world beat with maternal soul'. Recently when Hope evacuated Hawaii in the 2018 lava flow, she temporarily relocated to the Blue Ridge Mountains where she began a new musical project, a trio of women called CedarWing, described as 'world soul folk with a groove'.  CedarWing recently recorded their first album which has not yet been released! ...wait for it!!  Hope co-founded MAnaFest music, arts & education festival in Hawaii in 2015, inspired by the transition from touring full time with Nahko, to giving birth to her daughter.  While playing at festivals across the world, Hope recognized the imbalance of the number professional male performers to female.  She is committed to helping women find their voice and share it!  MAnaFest is a festival that honors the sacred feminine; it is run by women, featuring over 25 female performers, 25 workshops led by women, 5 female live artists, dancers, ceremony, red tent, grandmothers council and more- all on the beautiful grounds of  tropical permaculture retreat center and spa! MAnaFest is inclusive of all people, everyone is welcome.  There is a grandfathers council and purple tent to honor men and gender fluid community.  2020 Clear Vision is the theme of this upcoming 5th annual MAnaFest Jan 24, 25 & 26 - Join us! (manafestival.org)  Hope loves to teach and give back to her community.  Join her on the Big Island of Hawaii for one of her upcoming juicy workshops:   Raising Our Voices - 3 day music empowerment workshop, teaching alongside professional songstresses Mama Crow and Mary Isis,  Jan 28, 29 & 30 (starting after MAnaFest)   Wild & Natural Birth - 5 day DONA certified doula training co-facilitaed with Jesse Remer, international DONA certified trainer, Feb 19-23rd and   Creative Spirit Art Journey - 4 day Spring Equinox immersion in the creative process, integrating ritual, art & community March 19-22.   Registration: go to Workshops at HopeMedford.com Questions: hopemedford@gmail.com  Find Hope and check out her blog at: HopeMedford@gmail.com      

Often, we think about what actions we might've taken during trying moments in history -- but what are we doing right now? It’s not always easy to step forward. As Moses teaches us in this week’s Parashah, D'varim, and Rabbi Rick Jacobs reminds us by relating his experience at the Texas/Mexico border last week, learning to be a strong, yet fair leader may be challenging and even alienating at times, but it’s always worth it.

Dr. Koach Frazier is an audiologist, an activist, a rabbinical student and a powerful musician. We speak about singing and drumming, and explore how music can support us, uplift us, and lead us to transformation personally and collectively. Subscribe by Email This podcast is produced by Reconstructing Judaism. Visit us at ReconstructingJudaism.org (https://ReconstructingJudaism.org). Special Guest: Koach Baruch Frazier.

This month the team are raising money to keep 3CR and Raising Our Voices on air for another yearTo support us go to https://www.givenow.com.au/cause442

Valerie Jarrett has known and worked with the Obamas for 28 years and it all began with a job interview with Michelle Obama, then Michelle Robinson. Fast-forward to today, and Jarrett has the distinction of being the longest-serving senior advisor to ANY president in history, after having served as senior advisor to President Obama all eight years while in office. She's currently a senior advisor to the Obama Foundation and sits on the board of directors for companies like Lyft and the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and others. And, she recently wrote a book, Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward, which chronicles her journey from being a quiet girl in segregated Chicago to one of the most visible and influential African-American women of the 21st century. Listen in as Jarrett and Girlboss COO Neha Gandhi discuss what it was like working in the White House, how we can all be more confident, and why being yourself—and owning your voice—is a win for everyone. To buy Finding My Voice, go to-->https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Voice-Journey-Forward/dp/0525558136/tag=girlboss-20To keep up with Valerie Jarrett, follow her on Twitter--> https://twitter.com/ValerieJarrett Let us know how we're doing by sending us an email at podcasts@girlboss.com

Valerie Jarrett has known and worked with the Obamas for 28 years and it all began with a job interview with Michelle Obama, then Michelle Robinson. Fast-forward to today, and Jarrett has the distinction of being the longest-serving senior advisor to ANY president in history, after having served as senior advisor to President Obama all eight years while in office. She’s currently a senior advisor to the Obama Foundation and sits on the board of directors for companies like Lyft and the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and others. And, she recently wrote a book, Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward, which chronicles her journey from being a quiet girl in segregated Chicago to one of the most visible and influential African-American women of the 21st century. Listen in as Jarrett and Girlboss COO Neha Gandhi discuss what it was like working in the White House, how we can all be more confident, and why being yourself—and owning your voice—is a win for everyone. To buy Finding My Voice, go to-->https://www.amazon.com/Finding-My-Voice-Journey-Forward/dp/0525558136/tag=girlboss-20To keep up with Valerie Jarrett, follow her on Twitter--> https://twitter.com/ValerieJarrett Let us know how we're doing by sending us an email at podcasts@girlboss.com

NBC having lined up the showrunner from Friday Night Lights, a producer of Hamilton, and the former Ted Mosby for a weekly drama series about a high school putting on a musical, it was made very clear to us that we had better not think of having any guest on to talk about it other than Adam Grosswirth -- and since we can take a hint, we were happy to have him on to discuss whether the show hits all the right notes. Around The Dial takes us through The Arrangement, Slings & Arrows and Nailed It! before we ponder the induction of The West Wing's "In The Shadow Of Two Gunmen" to the Canon. Then it's on to the week's Winner and Loser, and a Game Time that's a real banger. Warm up your instrument and join us! GUESTS

NBC having lined up the showrunner from Friday Night Lights, a producer of Hamilton, and the former Ted Mosby for a weekly drama series about a high school putting on a musical, it was made very clear to us that we had better not think of having any guest on to talk about it other than Adam Grosswirth -- and since we can take a hint, we were happy to have him on to discuss whether the show hits all the right notes. Around The Dial takes us through The Arrangement, Slings & Arrows and Nailed It!_before we ponder the induction of _The West Wing's "In The Shadow Of Two Gunmen" to the Canon. Then it's on to the week's Winner and Loser, and a Game Time that's a real banger. Warm up your instrument and join us! Show Topics Lead Topic Rise Around The Dial The Arrangement Slings & Arrows Nailed It The Canon The West Wing S01.E01 & S01.E02: In The Shadow Of Two Gunmen Winner and Loser of the Week Sarah Drew and Michelle Hurd Streaming services' PR departments Game Time Tube Tunes Show Notes Slings And Arrows on YouTube Americans For The Arts Joe Reid's post on "In The Shadow Of Two Gunmen" at his blog Special Guest: Adam Grosswirth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We celebrated 30 years on air in August this year and we are still celebrating!.We've been going through the archives from the last 5 years since our 25th anniversary compilation and today we bring you some of the amazing voices and conversations raised in support of self-advocacy for people for a disability.The past 5 years have featured presenters: Lisa Brumtis, James Teeken, Amanda Millear, Maria Strong, Helen Gwilliam, Tim Elson, Ray Groves, Peter Waters,Jane Rosengrave, Norrie Blythman, Sue Smith, Ariane Garner-Williams, Lachlan Jones, Peta Ferguson, Jeff Shaw, Pauline Williams, Colin Hiscoe, Luke Nelson, Janice Slattery, Luke Stone, John Slattery and Susan Arthur.Thanks also to staff and volunteer support from AMIDA, Reinforce, SARU and 3CR over the years.30 Years and Still Going Strong

In the eleventh episode of Always A Critic we talk about the production of Raising Our Voices at the Camden People's Theatre in London, from The LGBTQ Arts Review.

  Lucy J Skilbeck (aka Leo) is one of the founders of award-winning theatre company Milk Presents, and writer and director of BULLISH: a new mythical play with songs, negotiating ancient and new territories in trans-masculine gender and identity. BULLISH is headlining Camden People's Theatre's Come As You Are festival of performance that interrogates and celebrates gender from cis to trans, from binary to beyond.   Lucy Parkinson is one of the four performers in BULLISH and stars in JOAN, also written by Skilbeck, which won critical acclaim (and a Bechdel Theatre sticker) at Edinburgh Fringe last year, and has been touring for the past year.   Leo's #FeministFave is performance artist David Hoyle, whose legendary anti-drag persona The Divine David became an alternative LGBTQ cult icon in the 90s, and who continues to make performances and films which address class and social issues, mainstream gay culture, and his own mental health.   Lucy Parkinson's #FeministFave is their Mum, who's not on Wikipedia or social media (as far as we know), but apparently goes to see all their shows, so if you want to maximise chances of crossing paths with said Mother, we recommend you book to see Parkinson in JOAN on tour, or performing as Drag King LoUis CYfer, as well as catching BULLISH at CPT.   Amie Taylor is the founder of LGBTQ Arts, a review website which has recently launched Raising Our Voices, an initiative to support and showcase up-and-coming LBT+ writers. Read her article on Huffington Post about why LGBTQ+ representation can't mean just cis gay men.   Amie's #FeministFave is actor and comedian Jessica Williams, who is the star of Netflix original romantic comedy film The Incredible Jessica James. Jessica is also one half of the brilliant 2 Dope Queens podcast.   Bullish is at Camden People's Theatre until Sat 30 Sept   Raising Our Voices is at Camden People's Theatre on the 20th & 27th Sept    (You can buy tickets to see both of these in one night with CPT's 2 shows for £16 deal!)   Also recommended:   Half-Breed at Soho Theatre until Sept 30th.   Boudica at The Globe on until Oct 1st.   Turkey at The Hope Theatre 26th Sept - 14th Oct

The Raising Our Voices talk to Evan Tattersall from Melbourne Metro about accessibility in the CBD.

Thanks to everyone who donated to keep Raising Our Voices on the air for another year.We haven't quite made our target Call (03) 9419 8377 or visit www.3cr.org.au to donate

The 'Why Self Advocacy Matters' forum and Q&A, took place on Wednesday, 25 November 2015.Hosted by the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), Raising Our Voices and other Victorian self advocacy groups The forums focus was on the way self advocacy works to empower people, to change and strengthen disability support and mainstream systems and to build more inclusive communities and the many ways people can support self advocacy groups. It was an opportunity to hear about the link between self advocacy, the NDIS and the ILC policy framework,  and talk with self advocates and self advocacy supporters about the different models of group self advocacy and the work they are undertaking to strengthen the voice of people with a disability.

The 'Why Self Advocacy Matters' forum and Q&A, took place on Wednesday, 25 November 2015.Hosted by the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU), Raising Our Voices and other Victorian self advocacy groups The forums focus was on the way self advocacy works to empower people, to change and strengthen disability support and mainstream systems and to build more inclusive communities and the many ways people can support self advocacy groups. It was an opportunity to hear about the link between self advocacy, the NDIS and the ILC policy framework,  and talk with self advocates and self advocacy supporters about the different models of group self advocacy and the work they are undertaking to strengthen the voice of people with a disability. 

The Victorian Government is reviewing the Multi Purpose Taxi program and considering how to improve transport for people with limited mobility.Raising Our Voices discusses the review and shares some ideas on how the system could be improved.To have your say visit the consultation page . http://economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/transport/rail-and-roads/taxis/multi-purpose-taxi-program-review/get-involved-in-consultation.Consultation for the review runs from Tuesday 29 September 2015 to 5pm Friday 4 December 2015  Anyone with an interest in the Multi Purpose Taxi Program or improving transport for mobility limited Victorians is encouraged to participate in this consultation. This includes MPTP program users, carers, disability advocacy groups, and the taxi and hire car industry.

This month Raising Our Voices celebrates 28 years on air at 3CR. Peter and Pauline discuss bullying and stategies to combat it. VALE to Graeme Williams, a great self-advocate and supporter of Raising Our Voices.  Congratulations to the Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU) who won a highly commended award at the 2015 Victorian Disability Awards for Excellence in Advocacy and Rights Promotion Award.  Dangerous Deeds Video Art Installation: features art developed by people with disabilities which explores their passions and tells the stories of their involvement in the disability, advocacy and self advocacy movements on from Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August, 10am - 5pm.  For more info saru@rosshouse.org.au 

Dr Andrea Petrwiskyj reports on her current research project 'Voice of Seniors' which examines the role of seniors organisations in providing the voice for older people in Australian policy making. Bob Wyatt provides further critique on arguments related to nonprofit organisations becoming more like their corporate counterparts.

Transcript and information regarding episode 51 of the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non Profit Studies.

Dr Andrea Petrwiskyj reports on her current research project 'Voice of Seniors' which examines the role of seniors organisations in providing the voice for older people in Australian policy making. Bob Wyatt provides further critique on arguments related to nonprofit organisations becoming more like their corporate counterparts.