Able Pod - NDIS Storytelling

Randa Habelrih | Inclusion

Listen as Randa takes us on a journey of her life seeking inclusion for her remarkable son Richard. Her fight is real from day one with Doctors telling her "your baby won't make it through the night". The journey expands as she helps empower others on the spectrum through her various MATES brands, creating a sense of belonging and social connection. She's a remarkable fighter for the cause and does it all with a class that resonates at the highest levels of society, business and politics. Randa your passion and the way you speak so articulately in the sector are to be admired. Enjoy this one, its straight from the heart.

Dianne Verstappen | Early Intervention

Listen as Dianne discusses openly the process of identifying and intervening early in the learning process of communication. This is a raw and open chat about the benefits of early intervention in one of the fastest growing sectors in the NDIS, youth ASD. This podcast reminds us of our role in being brave and seeking help if we suspect something with our incredible kids. Changing the trajectory of lives is best initiated young, the results can be incredible. Enjoy.

Jack Mouradian | Gratitude

Every now and then you meet someone who is on a mission, someone who seems determined to do everything they can to make a change. Someone who is happy to sacrifice, invest and contribute almost anything for the cause. His commitment to mens work is remarkable. As well as building an amazing Community Centre in Penrith I know he has given hundreds of hours of support work for free.

Steve Dresler | Happiness

Steve told me before we started the podcast that all of this started with him just wanting to take a girl with a disability out for a day on his jet ski to have fun. He now has a huge NDIS business leading the sector in fun and inclusion. His team runs kids onto some of the biggest sporting grounds in Australia and the sports stars all love spending time with the kids as support workers. Steve is the leader of a brand that's creating REAL change. It's a remarkable story. Enjoy Team!

Ross Chaplin | Positivity

Listen as Ross takes us on an open and unfiltered journey of his life. Ross tells us how he  contracted a rare syndrome from the child next to him when he was sent to hospital as an infant. This syndrome, named Gullain-Barre ,left him with limited use of his limbs and close to death.  But Ross is a fighter and an optimist. He learned to walk with crutches and full length callipers. He attended mainstream schools where the challenge of inaccessible environments only built on his resolve to succeed. Now Ross serves on the board of many great Australian businesses and actively advocates for Equality, Inclusive design and Accessibility.  There is a lot in this podcast, Ross just keeps giving in that warm up-beat manner of his. Thanks for sharing mate.