Speaking Up For You podcast - Disability Advocacy Matters

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY NDIS Appeals Advocate Rikki Chaplin. Rikki goes through some of the issues involved when appealing your NDIS plan, and what work he does at SUFY. Together we will find out about some of the main issues he sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY NDIS Appeals Advocate Rikki Chaplin. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://sufy.org.au/ndis-appeals-resources-2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Individual Advocate Deanne Gibbs, and SUFY Administration and Intake worker Chelsea Henderling. Deanne and Chelsea explain what disability advocacy is, and what work they do at SUFY. Together we will find out about some of the main issues they see, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy.  GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Individual Advocate Deanne Gibbs and SUFY Administration and Intake worker Chelsea Henderling. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Individual Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auVideos – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Individual Advocate Helen Seiffert about child safety. Helen goes through what work she does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues she sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy.  GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Individual Advocate Helen Seiffert. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Individual Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY NDIS Appeals Advocate Fiona Campbell about some of the common problems she sees with the NDIS appeals system and how people can best prepare. Fiona goes through what work she does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues she sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy.  GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY NDIS Appeals Advocate Fiona Campbell  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: NDIS Appeals Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Individual Advocate Natasha Whitaker about deciding whether you want to live in a SiL - or Supported Independent Living. Tash goes through what work she does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues she sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Individual Advocate Natasha Whitaker. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:Human Rights – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Senior Advocate Neal Lakshman about taking an appeal to QCAT - or the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. Neal goes through some of the issues involved when taking an appeal to QCAT, and what work he does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues he sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY NDIS Senior Advocate Neal Lakshman. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Human Rights – Speaking Up For YouSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Individual Advocate Sally Pennell about some of the common problems she sees in NDIS plans. Sally goes through what work she does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues she sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Individual Advocate Sally Pennell. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:NDIS Appeals Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY Individual Advocate Sally Pennell about homelessness, and how it disproportionately affects people with disability. Sally goes through what work she does at SUFY in this space, and how SUFY can help people with disability navigate this complex system. Together we will find out about some of the main issues she sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Individual Advocate Sally Pennell. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Individual Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with SUFY committee member Uncle Willie Prince. Uncle Willie talks about how he has been part of SUFY from the beginning, and what an important role it plays in defending the rights of people with a disability. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY NDIS Appeals Advocate Uncle Willie Prince  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Who Does SUFY Advocate for – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Disability Advocacy Matters - a podcast for Speaking Up for You - we’re speaking with Disability Advocate Neal Lakshman.  Neal explains what disability advocacy is, and what work he does as a Senior Advocate at SUFY. Together we will find out about some of the main issues he sees, and what people with disability can do to get assistance. This episode was recorded and produced on the lands of the Yuggera and Turrbal people, and we pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.  SUFY is an independent individual Social Advocacy Organisation for people with disability in the Brisbane and Moreton Bay Regions. We defend and promote the human rights of vulnerable people with disability through advocacy to address injustices and make a positive difference to their lives. Each episode of this series will feature practical insights on an aspect of disability advocacy. GET IN TOUCH To get in touch with SUFY about any of the information shared in this podcast, go to https://sufy.org.au or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email [email protected]. CREDITS Producer and Host: Nance Haxton The Wandering Journo. Production Assistance from Michael Adams. With thanks to SUFY Senior Advocate Neal Lakshman. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: What is Independent Social Advocacy – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.au    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.