The Expanding Worlds Podcast

Debra Caldow
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The Expanding Worlds Podcast

The Expanding Worlds podcast Shares Stories and Shares Solutions to expand what people believe is possible. We talk to individuals and organisations who are driving change to enable people with Additional Needs to live the independent lives they aspire to.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    185 Creating Inclusive Workplaces and Engaging Employers with Ellie Hedley-Dent from Team Domenica

    In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Ellie Hedley-Dent about the approach Team Domenica takes in engaging with employers to hire young people with additional needs. She discusses the importance of understanding employer preconceptions, maintaining an open conversation, and sharing other employer stories. Ellie also explains the importance of providing bespoke training and providing ongoing support.  https://teamdomenica.com/   https://bit.ly/independentcooking

    17 min

  2. JAN 8

    184 Unlocking Potential: Team Domenica's Path to Employment with Ellie Hedley-Dent

    In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks to Ellie Hedley Dent, the Employer Partnership Manager at Team Domenica, about their employment program. Ellie explains their initial focus is on building foundational skills and providing work experience to prepare their candidates to move into a Supported Internship. Using an holistic approach, Team Domenica equips young people with the tools they need to succeed in their careers and beyond. https://teamdomenica.com/   https://bit.ly/independentcooking

    15 min

  3. 12/18/2024

    183 Why Both Attitude And Ability Determine What Happens Next with Debra Caldow

    In this episode, host Debra Caldow talks about the importance of helping our young people to develop the abilities and the skills they need in life. She emphasizes they must also develop those attitudes that make their success in whatever they choose to do much more likely. She also talks about how the type and level of support we give to our children will evolve as we give them the space they need to live their own lives.   https://bit.ly/independentcooking

    10 min

  4. 12/11/2024

    182 Reflecting On The Transition Out Of School: Planning & Research with Debra Caldow

    In this episode, host Debra Caldow reflects on the challenges faced when supporting young people with additional needs to transition from school to the next stages of life. She discusses two key lessons she learned during the process: the need to plan far ahead beyond the immediate steps and staying open to various options by continuously researching.   https://bit.ly/independentcooking

    10 min

  5. 12/04/2024

    181 From An Idea to Reality: A Housing Journey with Kay Laidler

    In this episode with parent Kay Laidler, Debra Caldow discusses how Kay is working with other families to create a housing solution for their young people. She discusses the ongoing process, why natural friendships between housemates are important, and the challenges they are facing in terms of finding the right funding and support. Kay also talks about the importance of planning and persistence in pursuing their housing objectives.     https://bit.ly/independentcooking

    18 min

  6. 11/27/2024

    180 Navigating The Road To An Independent Life with Kay Laidler

    In this episode, I’m talking to Kay about her family's journey as she supports her son to move out of home and live his life.  We talk about the challenges including the feelings of isolation and the impact that the judgments of others can have.  But we also talk about the importance of community and how it sustains us in difficult times. We discuss how the focus changes as our children become young adults when issues like employability and housing become the focus of the future.

    14 min

  7. 11/20/2024

    179 Why This Podcast Talks to People From All Over The Globe with Debra Caldow

    Knowledge is built on the sharing of ideas. That’s certainly something I believe in strongly, and in this week’s episode, I talk about why I share ideas from wherever in the world I find them. By listening to others we can quickly identify what’s worked, and what hasn’t, and ensure we don’t make the same mistakes. By doing that we can accelerate progress in so many areas like employment, housing, and inclusive communities. https://www.youtube.com/@RedGiraffeSolutions

    8 min

  8. 11/13/2024

    178 Finding the Balance Between Independence and Support with Will Hoermann from Marbridge

    In this second part of a conversation with Will Hoermann from Marbridge, we explore the evolving expectations that drive what an organization like Marbridge does and how that looks different for each person they support. Will also shares his insights on the importance of planning from both a financial and emotional perspective and provides some useful tips drawn from his experiences working with families. https://www.marbridge.org/

    15 min
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The Expanding Worlds podcast Shares Stories and Shares Solutions to expand what people believe is possible. We talk to individuals and organisations who are driving change to enable people with Additional Needs to live the independent lives they aspire to.

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