Speaking Up For You podcast - Disability Advocacy Matters

Disability Advocacy Matters Episode 3 - How do I prepare for my NDIS appeals – what are all the different stages?

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 [https://sufy.org.au/] or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email sufy@sufy.org.au [sufy@sufy.org.au]. 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/ [https://sufy.org.au/ndis-appeals-resources-2/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Disability Advocacy Matters Episode 2 - What is disability advocacy? What does SUFY do?

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 [https://sufy.org.au/] or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email sufy@sufy.org.au [sufy@sufy.org.au]. 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.au [https://sufy.org.au/individual-advocacy/] Videos – Speaking Up For Yousufy.org.au [https://sufy.org.au/videos/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Disability Advocacy Matters Episode 7 - Child Safety – what are my rights?

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 [https://sufy.org.au/] or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email sufy@sufy.org.au [sufy@sufy.org.au]. 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.au [https://sufy.org.au/individual-advocacy/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Disability Advocacy Matters Episode 11 - What is the difference between an AAT and Internal Review appeal to the NDIS and how can I best prepare?

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 [https://sufy.org.au/] or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email sufy@sufy.org.au [sufy@sufy.org.au]. 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.au [https://sufy.org.au/ndis-appeals-advocacy/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Disability Advocacy Matters Episode 8 - Supported independent Living - what are they and do I have to go to one? What are the pluses and minuses of a SiL?

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 [https://sufy.org.au/] or phone  (07) 3255 1244, or email sufy@sufy.org.au [sufy@sufy.org.au]. 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.au [https://sufy.org.au/human-rights/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.