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Speak My Language
by SBS
‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.
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Back to Country: Paulette Bumarda on Securing Support and Returning to Family
Originally from the remote community of Gunbalanya, approximately 300 km from Darwin, Paulette Bumarda now lives in an assisted living residence to receive essential support for her complex care needs. Paulette lives with a rare degenerative condition known as Machado-Joseph Disease. While support is vital, it is equally important to her to return to Gunbalanya to stay connected with family and Country.
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Dreaming Big: Malachi Canning on Pursuing Athletics
Malachi Canning is rewriting what’s possible in para-athletics. Holding five Australian records across long jump, discus and shot put, Malachi traces his journey from Lismore Little Athletics to wearing green and gold at the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane and the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France. In this episode, he opens up about the mindset behind record-breaking performances, how he got his start with Lismore Little Athletics, and how he now has his sights set on competing at the Paralympics.
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Dr Richard Fejo: Advocating for an Indigenous perspective in healthcare
Dr Richard Fejo, who is more affectionately known as Uncle Richie, is a Larrakia man who has dedicated his life to cross-cultural education and improvement of outcomes for Indigenous people. Living with limb difference Richie draws on his experience to educate and advocate for the improved health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, particularly through his role as the Elder on Campus for Flinders University.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.
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‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant...
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