Embrace your Otherness

In this episode, we have a conversation with Samara Shehata, Acting Manager for LGBTQ+ Health Equity at @aconhealth. We delve into the topics of intersectionality, mental health, and health equity within the LGBTQ+ community and explore the challenges of community-led initiatives and the necessity for customised mental health assistance. Join us for an enlightening dialogue on embracing #diversity and fostering #inclusivity.

Today, we explore the topic of happiness and the research behind this concept as we hear from Declan Edwards from BU Happiness College, discussing the role of diversity and inclusion in both personal happiness and the workplace.

In this episode of the "Embrace Your Otherness" podcast, we explore the world of peer support with Dave Belcher from the Community Disability Alliance Hunter - CDAH. Whether you're familiar with the term or not, Dave breaks down what peer support means, why it's essential, and how you can be a part of it.

Today, we explore the critical role of language and communication when interacting with others, especially those with disabilities. Our special guest, linguist Belinda Downes, joins us to share her expertise and provide valuable insights on how we can improve our communication skills with others. About Belinda Downes Belinda Downes is a linguist, language scientist and teacher who was born with a rare Bilateral Tessier Cleft. She is a disability advocate using social media to connect with other people and raise awareness around facial differences, asexuality, disability, language/linguistics and health. Belinda also has a YouTube Channel - @coffeewithbelindadownes3617

In our latest podcast episode, we will explore the meaning of inclusion and its significance in the field of health research. Our guest speaker, Gillian Mason, will enlighten us on the subject and discuss the nuances of research participation, co-design, and the importance of answering questions that hold meaning for the person being researched. About Gillian Mason Gillian Mason is a disabled and chronically ill healthcare advocate, science communicator, and physiotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a dual patient-clinician perspective to clinical trial design for community-based rehabilitation and digital health. At Hunter Medical Research Institute, she manages the Stroke Research Register and provides advice and training on consumer and community involvement in healthcare research.

In the episode, we uncover how the NDIS services and our Disability Employment Services can work together to deliver better outcomes for participants with Jack Aarons and Eli Van Aalst – and to kick things off, we have a special musical treat for you.

 In this episode, you'll hear from Tyrex and the impact that disability employment has had on their culture and the lives of the participants that have been placed with them. Tyrex currently employs around 5 people through Castle’s Disability Employment Services. One of these hires is Troy Turner who suffered from severe mental health, was unemployed for five years and now is the Production Manager at Tyrex.

For this episode, we'll be diving into the implications of both the budget and of the election for the future of disability services in Australia with Participants Support Coordinator from Castle, Nikita Killen and from the  National Disability Services, Karen Stace. Castle is a not-for-profit organisation, formed by members of the community, to support disadvantaged people in our community. You can learn more about us using the links below: Website: https://www.castle.org.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castlepersonnelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastlePersonnelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/castle-personnel

In today's episode, we're going to be talking to Trina Stock and Jen McBride about radical inclusion. What does it mean? How can you be radical inclusive? Jen McBride is an NDIS participant who's had her own journey of radical inclusivity at Castle. Please join us as we embrace your otherness on Castle's podcast series.

Welcome to Embrace your Otherness's first episode - A call for inclusion!