Raise The Platform Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Raise the Platform is SYN's disability advocacy show where we talk all things disability. Join the crew as they introduce you to the world of disability! Raise The Platform is a SYN Media Podcast.
in this Episode Darcy, Gabi and Dritan discuss, Brand New Day, Gabi talks about her experience with a mobility Aid and Darcy talks about the Belong DRC disability pride event
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In This episode Darcy Celebrates the Release of Spider-Man Brand New Day in his own special way.
While he, Dritain and Phoebe finally discus their Guilty Pleasures
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In this episode New Host Gabi has her first show! joined by Darcy Phoebe and Dritan, they Discuss Disability pride and Darcy interviews Jay from liberate community
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Its a first week back, Darcy and Dritain have an interview with Wild at Heart Founder Phill heuzenroeder and artist Kitty Kat Mac
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In this Episode Darcy airs his Interview with Calida Sari https://www.instagram.com/calidasarimusic/
and RTP does a tier list on events they've went to this year
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In This Episode Dritan Starts his new Segment, "What Burns My Rubber"
We also have A more In depth discussion of the NDIS cuts
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In this episode Darcy Dritan and Nick discuss how their weekends went. Tottally not Just so Darcy can talk about Heathers
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In this Episode Darcy, Scottie and Dritan welcome Phoebe to the Team. Darcy Also airs his Interview with PEACHY and dritan talks about going to see Jimmy Carr
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New Co-Host Dritan sits down and talks With Darcy and Scottie to Talk about anything and everything, including why he joined SYN and previous connections with Darcy
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In this episode Darcy airs an Interview he did with Sarah from the band Domesticated Incels
Darcy and Scottie also discuss updates to the NDIS and recap what they've been up to
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In this Episode Darcy and Scottie sit down with Absurdist Comedy Musician Ross Purdy and discuss his comedy journey and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Darcy also interviews Robert Baxter in preparation for their set at Abilityfest
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In This episode Darcy and Scottie Interview "stand up" or rather "sit down" comedian Oliver Hunter and speak about his journey as a comedian with cerebral palsy,
Darcy and Scottie also discuss their time in school and celebrate Purple day for epilepsy awareness
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In this Episode Darcy and Scottie Interview Kath Duncan, writer and producer of the stage play Specials
Darcy and Scottie also discuss their differing opinions regarding Representation in media
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Darcy and Scottie discuss experiences at recent events and Interview Previous RTP EP Imi And ex Syn Member/Musician Veronica Greene.
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In This Episode, New co-EPs Darcy and Scottie talk about Concert Prep as a person with a disability, Interview Artist Kaiyah Mercerdes and More!
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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!
This episode features current RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Amy Marks, SYN Alumni, previous RTP Executive Producer, and all around amazing disabled media creator!
Imi and Amy chat about the role SYN and Raise The Platform has played in their lives, having the space to share your ideas, navigating disability in mainstream media roles and the skills people develop from radio making.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 19th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Nick Lazzara, the outgoing President of Radio Monash.
Imi and Nick share a vulnerable and compassionate chat about lived experience, navigating autism diagnosis processes, being an autistic person in the world, and community and connection.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday July 22nd 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Leo Bortolotto (they/them) a disabled young person with a passion for intersectionality and mental health.
Imi and Leo chat about mental health and disability, the upcoming mental health reforms and how disabled young people can expect to navigate them, transitions to university and being a university student as a disabled young person.
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Ruby Susan Mountford (they/them) a disabled, autistic, ADHD and bi+ advocate and media maker!
Imi and Ruby chat about their shared lived experience as autistic people, the importance of community, the expansiveness of the bi+ community, proving people wrong, radio making and more!
Ruby wanted listeners to see the following links:
- Here is the link to Triple Bi Pass, Ruby's show on JoyFM https://joy.org.au/triplebipass/
- Here is an article they wrote about the feelings associated with discovering you're autistic as an adult: https://archermagazine.com.au/2021/06/learning-youre-autistic-adult/
This episode was originally aired on Saturday May 13th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Steven Verdile, founder of The Squeaky Wheel, a satire disability news site entirely run by disabled people!
Steven & Imi discuss the differences between healthcare and education for disabled people in the US and Australia, what the Squeaky Wheel does, why it is so important, how effective satire is as a storytelling device, and many other things!!
If you want to check out The Squeaky Wheel (which you definitely should!!), here is how to find them:
- You can read all the stories in full on The Squeaky Wheel's Website via this link - https://the-squeaky-wheel.com/
- You can follow The Squeaky Wheel's Instagram here via this link - https://www.instagram.com/thesqkywheel/
This episode was originally aired on Saturday April 15th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!
This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Luna from GayHeartCreative!
Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, ableism, queerphobia and death of a sibling. If you need support, please contact one of the following numbers:
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue 1800 512 348
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- Safe Steps 1800 015 188
- Q Life 1800 184 527
Luna & Imi discuss artistic practices, how disability and queerness intersect art, how fae experiences pride as a queer and disabled person, mental health and exploring disabled identity, art projects Luna has been involved in and more!!
Alyce wanted to share these links:
- You can find all of Luna GayHeart's work and links via their LinkTree - https://linktr.ee/gayheartcreative
- You can by Luna's Art from the Incube8r Gallery or online via this link - https://incube8r.com.au/cuber/gayheartcreative/
This episode was originally aired on Saturday April 1st 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!
This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Alyce Gumley!
Content warning: this episode of Raise The Platform includes discussions of mental health, addiction, ableism,
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue 1800 512 348
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- Safe Steps 1800 015 188
- Q Life 1800 184 527
Alyce & Imi discuss managing mental health as a disabled young person, psychosocial disability, lived experience work, what being a peer youth worker looks like, finding disabled identity, pity and how parents/carers can support disabled young people
Alyce wanted to share these links:
- Youth Leadership Program for Disabled Young People - https://www.yacvic.org.au/ydas/get-involved/youngleaders
- Alyce's Organisation - https://www.instagram.com/makingnoiseau/
This episode was originally aired on Saturday March 18th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Shawn Phua.
Go to this link to read the transcript of this interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12ov5pa8Y3wxlSwY4Gt2asqQqa9qAaKms/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106161155725293630716&rtpof=true&sd=true
Shawn Phua is a profoundly Deaf young man and an Australian citizen of Malaysian-Chinese cultural backgrounds. He has lived experience of Deaf Culture and still learning more about the Hearing Culture. He can communicate in written English, Australian Sign Language (Auslan), Australian Signed English, Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) and Singaporean Sign Language (SgSL). His personal interests are LEGO bricks, learning foreign Sign Languages and disability inclusion and diversity.
Shawn & Imi discuss work and disability, advocacy, accessible communication, global sign languages and more!
Shawn requested that we include these links:
https://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/terminology-for-deafness.html
http://www.aussiedeafkids.org.au/deaf-culture.html
This episode was originally aired on Saturday March 4th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Imi interviewing Huntly's El & Andy - a two piece band from Melbourne. They've built a reputation as one of Australia’s most evocative and dynamic live electronic artists.
This interview explores their new album Sentimental Still, Huntly's creative process, how lived experience intersects with their music creation, and touches on disability and music.
To listen to Huntly's new album Sentimental Still, go here: https://huntly.lnk.to/sentimentalstill-lp
This episode was originally aired on Saturday February 25th 2023 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Erin Kearns, a guest artist for the CAMP Alter State, a proud downs woman from Horsham and a key member in our Theatre of Speed group at Back to Back Theatre.
The two discuss theatre, film making, acting, expressing yourself through the arts and how accessible that is, autonomous disability theatre spaces, working at a cafe and more!
To find out more about Alter State, go to this link: https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/festival-and-series/alter-state
This episode was originally aired on Saturday December 18th (4pm - 5pm).
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Raise The Platform podcasts are back! This episode is a special segment recorded by Raise The Platform's host and Executive Producer Imi.
In this clip, Imi discusses:
- The exciting plans for Raise The Platform for 2023
- How Phantom of the Opera portrays disabled people
If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact one of the following numbers:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue - 1800 512 348
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
Qlife - 1800 184 527
This episode was originally aired on Tuesday December 6th (7am - 7:15am).
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This episode is Raise The Platform's 2022 Victorian State Election Special! RTP Executive Producer Rachael discusses:
- the importance of elections and how elections work in Victoria
- what the political parties at the 2022 State Election offer disabled votera
- the accessibility of elections
- disability discrimination
If any of the topics discussed in this episode have made you feel uncomfortable, sad, upset, or if you need support, please contact one of the following numbers:
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Beyond Blue - 1800 512 348
Safe Steps - 1800 015 188
Qlife - 1800 184 527
This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 26th (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2 disabled writers, Laura and Zoe, discussing their experiences working in the writing industry, in both freelance and company roles, the barriers they have faced and how they fight them.
Laura Pettenuzzo is a disabled writer living on Wurundjeri country. Her words have appeared in various places, including Link Disability Magazine and The Age. Laura is also a member of the Victorian Disability Advisory Council.
Some of Laura's opinion pieces can be found here: https://hireup.com.au/author/laura-pettenuzzo/
A podcast Laura worked on for the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bnQOCLkiGki5dRdCqGd8k
Zoe Simmons writes to make a difference in the world. As an award-winning journalist who's been published hundreds of times around the globe, Zoe uses the raw power of storytelling to capture hearts and minds, helping businesses small and large find their perfect words. When not running her copywriting and editing business or writing articles, Zoe can be found writing books (she's been published in three), and working on her first book about her experiences as a disabled journalist, and her hometown's survival with in the Black Summer Bushfires).
Zoe's social media platforms can be found here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoeSimmonsJournalist
LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/zoe-simmons-7119a994
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItbeginswithZref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingbeginningwithz/?hl=en
Zoe's website: https://zoesimmons.com.au/ https://zoesimmons.com.au/about https://zoesimmons.com.au/advocacy/
This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 12th (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing David Simmonds – Director, Transport Accessibility & Inclusion, Department of Transport.
The two discuss the DOT's 'Try Before You Ride' Program, Access & Inclusion for Public Transport, Myki Inspectors and much more!
To find out more about the Department of Transport's Access & Inclusion Work, visit this link - https://transport.vic.gov.au/about
This episode was originally aired on Saturday November 5th (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing Centrelink, Services Australia, the Disability Support Pension, and the inequities disabled young people face when trying to access these services.
Rachael also discusses this article from the ABC - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-21/disability-support-pension-centrelink-dehumanising-degrading/101526616
This episode was originally aired on Saturday October 22nd (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Elena Rüfenacht, the incoming Monash Student Association Disability and Carer’s Officer for 2023.
The two discuss university supports for disabled students, advocacy and disability, ableism and accessibility, and the importance of autonomous spaces for disabled people.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday September 24th (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing Andie Poetschka (she/her). The two discuss Andie's own radio show, the accessibility of the media industry for disabled young people, Andie's career goals and story about getting into radio!
Listen to Andie's Show 'Thank Andie It's Friday' on Fridays from 6pm - 8pm AEST here: https://tunein.com/radio/Thank-Andie-Its-Friday-p666009/ or go to the Facebook Page for the show here: https://www.facebook.com/thankandieitsfriday
This episode was originally aired on Saturday September 10th (4pm - 5pm).
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Raise The Platform podcasts are back!
This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing 2022 President of the Monash University Student Association. They discuss accessibility in education, making changes, examinations & assessments, mental health, activism and more!
This episode was originally aired on Saturday July 16th 2022 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael job applications and their accessibility, disabled people being used as punchlines in comedy routines and some of the impacts of social supports in Australia.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 23rd 2022 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael interviewing PHD Candidate Benjamin Phua about their research project on Artificial Intelligence and Inclusive Technologies.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 27th 2022 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing trains, the stereotype of autistic people loving trains, the accessibility of public transport, and what they think should improve about Victoria's transport system.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 6th 2022 (4pm - 5pm).
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This episode features RTP Executive Producer Rachael discussing the needs that disabled people have, and how so often they are ignored by mainstream society.
This episode was originally aired on Saturday August 20th 2022 (4pm - 5pm).
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Today on the show, we discussed
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Ariane did a disability rant
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Everything we are excitied about the upcoming season
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New Presenter
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Sensory week
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Crip Tips
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New segment 'Question time'
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Illnesses that become disabilities
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