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Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.

  1. APR 8

    Disability Discrimination

    On Today’s show Amanda, Maria, Simo, Shona and James share some of their experiences with direct and indirect discrimination, and discuss how we can stop discrimination. MUSIC on the show is The National Self Advocates Song by The OutsidersThere are Community Legal Services that specialise in Disability Discrimination.To find one close to you Check out https://clcs.org.au/legal-help/We know of the following:Disability Discrimination Legal Service at Ross House Ph: 03 9654 8644Email info@ddls.org.auVillamanta Disability Rights Legal Service Ph: 1800 014 111https://villamanta.org.au/ EMAIL  legal@villamanta.org.auIn Victoria  -  The Human Rights Commissionhttps://www.humanrights.vic.gov.au/hub/disability-rights/EMAIL enquiries@veohrc.vic.gov.au PH: 1300 292 153The Australian Human Rights Commissionhttps://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/how-to-make-a-complaintIf you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment you can contact the National Relay Service (NRS) on 133 677 (TTY/Voice) or 1300 555 727 (Speak & Listen) and ask to be connected to the Australian Human Rights Commission. If you need an Auslan interpreter, the Commission can arrange this for you. If you are blind or have a vision impairment, the Commission can provide information in alternative formats on request.Deaf Blind Victoria  (A Self Advocate Service)https://deafblindvictoria.com/contact/ https://www.facebook.com/raisingourvoicesradio/https://www.amida.org.au

  2. MAR 11

    International Women's Day 2026

    Strong Women Coming TogetherAmanda, Janice, Maria, Janet, Maddy and Kat share their experiences of being strong Self Advocates (with a combined 150 years of disability activism between them!)Discussing how far disability rights have come and what still needs to change, how to support each other and the next generation to continue to make change happenRaising Our Voices Radio has been presenting disability rights on 3CR since 1987, that’s a lot of campaigns, friendships, wins and losses over the yearsToday we celebrate all these, and more to comeHappy International Women’s Day to everyone!To find out more about becoming a self advocate check out the Voices Together website https://www.voicestogether.com.au/ Check out 24hrs of programming for IWD 2026 HERE: https://www.3cr.org.au/iwd2026MUSIC on the show today was Roar by Katy Perry (Removed due to copyright on the podcast)To hear the music Listen LIVE on 3CR on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON DemandAnd don't forget to Subscribe!!HERE: https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe

  3. FEB 11

    Support Workers

    On today’s show we share our lived experience of support workersWe talk about what makes a good support worker and share some tips for addressing problems and using support services and appsWe shared some contact numbers you can call if you are not happy with your support worker: The Victorian Disability Worker Commission PH 1800 497 132 www.vdwc.vic.gov.au NDIS Commission: 1800 035 544 Disability Services Commissioner: 1800 677 342 We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. You can call : Life line - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 MUSIC on the show today was Help by the Beatles (Removed due to copyright on the podcast)To hear the music Listen LIVE on 3CR on the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm or ON DemandAnd don't forget to Subscribe!!HERE: https://www.3cr.org.au/subscribe

  4. JAN 14

    Life Experience VS Schooling Continued

    In September 2025 we started a conversation about Education and Schooling.This month we continue the discussion.Education is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for everyone.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather talk about their experiences with education VS Life experienceSharing some of the hard things, as well as the good things, and how we never really stop learning. We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and this might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. If you need to talk to someone please phone • Life line - 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 • Or call someone you trust MUSIC on the show was (Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard by Yusuf/Cat Stevens (Removed due to copyright on the podcast) Listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music track

  5. 12/10/2025

    A Safer Happier Inclusive Future For ALL

    A Happier Safer Inclusive Future for ALLWith Amanda, Skye, Janet, Cameron, Michael, James, Chris and LouiseAcross the International Day of Persons with Disability (Dec 3rd) and Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) the Raising Our Voices Team interviewed Janet from the VSAN network and spoke about the work VSAN have been doing in regards to safety for people with disability including an update from the VSAN Dec 3rd Rally Disability Is Not A Target.Sharing lived experiences and exploring what we can do to help make the community a safer place for everyone.What a happier safer more inclusive world means to us and how we can get there. Have a safe and Happy Festive Season Catch you in 2026!Music on Todays Show was The Happy Song  - by Reinforce

  6. 11/12/2025

    EmpowerED

    Skye, Chris, James, Lou and Simo are joined by Madeline, Racheal and Josh from EmpowerEDLike Raising Our Voices they amplify the voices and expertise of people with disabilities.EmpowerED are an education and advocacy team who facilitate educational programs and community events through collaboration with people with cognitive disabilitiesPlacing people with cognitive disabilities at the centre of their work, EmpowerED work together to discuss, share, and learn about Respect, Rights and Relationships, building confidence and empowerment.For more informationempowered (at) gippscasa.orghttps://www.gcasa.org.au/The Deadly’s are a Self-Advocacy group for First Nations people with disabilitiesThe Being Deadly documentary will be launched on Tuesday December 2nd  10.30 am at the Koorie Trust Building at Federation Square To RSVP please call Sally on 0402 004 858 Email us at: dfn (at) saru.org.au  Music on todays program was We Are Family by Sister Sledge (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)

  7. 10/08/2025

    World Mental Health Day

    Today’s show is about World Mental Health Day (October 10)This years theme is “Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” Michael, Chris, Lou, Amanda, James and Simo talk about how a catastrophe or emergency can affect a persons mental health.How people can prepare for a catastrophe or an emergency and what services are there to helpMusic today is Heal the World by Michael Jackson (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)

  8. 09/10/2025

    Life Experience VS Schooling

    Today we are talking about Education and SchoolingEducation is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for all.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather share their experiences with education in both mainstream and non mainstream schoolsTalking about the hard things as well as the good things, like making friends and learning life skills.We may have talked about some stressful or triggering topics and this might have brought up some difficult feelings for some people listening today. If you need to talk to someone please phone • Life line - 13 11 14 • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 • Or call someone you trust MUSIC on the show was (Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard by Yusuf/Cat Stevens (Removed due to copyright on the podcast - listen LIVE on 3CR or ON Demand to hear the music)We couldn't fit the entire conversation into this months episiode so stay tuned during Summer Programming 25/26 to hear the conversation in fullBye!

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Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.

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  • Creator
    Action for More Independence and Dignity in Accommodation
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    127
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Raising Our Voices

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