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Episode 27: Ground Zero at Brand X - Voices from #SydneyWorldPride Part Two

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06/29/23 • 68 min

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Sydney WorldPride 2023 didn’t just happen in two weeks between February to March, it’s the gift that keeps on giving and Susan will keep giving those gifts.
Let's cast our minds back, hit rewind, do some reminiscing and hear performances and interviews of the artists that made up Ground Zero at Brand X in Darlinghurst, New South Wales.
Ground Zero was a performing arts creative development and performance program presented as part of The Flying Nun by Brand X and Sydney WorldPride 2023.

Ground Zero was supported by the Wales Family Foundation and audience donations.
Audio Recorded and Mixed by Douglas Walker. Performances in this episode have been by permission of each artist, and are not played in full, except for Christopher Bryant's 'New Balance'.
If you would like to enquire about the full recordings please contact Brand X at [email protected].

Information in this episode:

Brand X: https://www.brandx.org.au/
Ground Zero Artist Announcement (Brand X): https://www.brandx.org.au/news/ground-zero-artist-annoucement
Episode 24 - Voices from Sydney Mardi Gras 2023 #SydneyWorldPride: https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/voices-from-sydney-mardi-gras-202-ep24/
Artists in order of Ground Zero performance appearance:

‘Spoons’
Created and performed by Saskia Ellis
Composed by WYTCHINGS (aka Jenny Trinh)
‘No Romo’
Created and performed by Artemis Muñoz
With support from Erin Neill
‘New Balance’
Created and performed by Christopher Bryant
Director/Dramaturgy by Emma Palackic
Composed by Romy Seven Fox
‘Coconut Baby’
Created and performed by Sarah Carroll
‘Cupcake’
Created and performed by Robyn Reynolds
Artist Links
Creative Director - Dan Graham: https://dangraham.com.au/Saskia Ellis - Sydney Dance Company Article: https://www.sydneydancecompany.com/discover/the-2020-pre-professional-year-dancers-reflect-on-their-first-term/
Artemis Munoz: https://www.artemismunoz.com/
Christopher Bryant: http://www.christopher-bryant.com/
Sarah Carroll: https://www.instagram.com/_sarahleigh/
Robyn Reynolds (MC): https://www.robynreynoldscomedy.com/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resources/resource-hub/.

Episode 16: The Psychology of Grief, Pain and Complex Trauma

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08/02/22 • 33 min

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Listeners are advised that the following podcast does discuss situations around grief and trauma that can be triggering to people.
On this episode I talk about the complexities of grief and trauma with clinical psychologist, Skye Dong.
Skye helped develop SCIA’s Engage Program as part of our broader Resilience Programs. We're going to talk about the different ways people manifest pain and trauma, and why the way we deal with trauma and pain in terms of disability is a lot more than the disability itself.
Information about what we've discussed in the episode:
Skye Dong, Clinical Psychologist: http://www.skyedong.com/Australian Clinical Psychology Association: https://acpa.org.au/find-a-clinical-psychologist/ Blue Knot Foundation: https://blueknot.org.au/ Mental Health Treatment plan (Australia only): https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-treatment-plan

SCIA Resilience Programs - Engage: https://scia.org.au/engage/
SCIA Peer and Family Support Team: https://scia.org.au/peer-support-team/
Trauma and Recovery - Judith Herman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/542700.Trauma_and_Recovery
Paul Gilbert, Evolutionary Psychologist: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Gilbert_(psychologist)
Dr Dan Siegel, UCLA Clinical Professor of Psychiatry: https://drdansiegel.com/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance by Cobie Ann Moore and Effie Manetakis. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.
We want to hear from you!
Whether you're a person with a disability, or an able-bodied ally, fill in our very quick survey and tell us what you thought about this episode!

Episode 20: The Overlooked Victim Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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10/19/22 • 68 min

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TW: This episode talks about domestic violence, sexual assault, coercive control and suicide. Listener discretion is advised.
If you need support you can call the National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling Service on 1800 RESPECT or visit https://www.1800respect.org.au/
In Australia, on average, one woman a week is murdered at the hands of a current, or former partner, and approximately 10 women a day are hospitalised for assault injuries perpetrated by spouse or domestic partner and evidence shows that women with disabilities in Australia are two times more likely to experience sexual violence and intimate partner violence.
Nicole Lee is a victim survivor of domestic, family and sexual violence and uses her first hand experience as a person with a disability to help advocate for others with a disability who are also victim survivors of abuse.
Susan and Nicole talk about her journey, the cycle of coercive control and how the systems set up for someone to escape violence isn't built for people with disabilties.
Support Resources
Reach out - Domestic Violence support: https://au.reachout.com/articles/domestic-violence-support
Lifeline Crisis Chat: https://www.lifeline.org.au/crisis-chat/
Australian Government Support Directory - respect.gov.au: https://www.respect.gov.au/services/
Staying Home Leaving Violence: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/domestic-violence/services-and-support/programs/staying-home-leaving-violence
Information in this episode
Nicole Lee: https://speakingout.com.au/speaker/nicole-lee/
Women with disability are being turned away by family violence services in Australia - SBS: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/women-with-disability-are-being-turned-away-by-family-violence-services-in-australia/bqjumdl3c
Women living with disability can face extra hurdles breaking free of abusers, survivor warns - ABC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-23/domestic-violence-and-disability-challenges-to-getting-out/100359908
The Choice - Violence or Poverty: https://www.violenceorpoverty.com/
Rosie Batty: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Batty
Phil Cleary: sister's death led to drive for justice: https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1695362/phil-cleary-sisters-death-led-to-drive-for-justice/
The Duluth Model Understanding the Power and Control Wheel: https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/understanding-power-control-wheel/
So, what exactly is coercive control? -

Episode 50: Something To Think About - Are We Given Equitable Opportunities?

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12/30/24 • 16 min

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You're listening to episode FIFTY and the final episode of Have The Nerve for 2024.
On this episode we’re going to talk about equity. Are the opportunities for people, specifically students with disabilities, fairer in 2024 than they were in, let's say, 2000?
16 year old high school student Lara Grimson comes on the podcast to share her story about trying to find work experience as a person with disability and how it bears an eerie resemblance to Susan's experience 24 years ago.
Information in this episode
Episode 23: Be Curious, Not Judgemental - Disability and Primary School https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/be-curious-not-judgemental-disability-and-primary-schools-ep23/
Episode 25: The Underdogs - Disability and High School https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/the-underdogs-disability-and-high-school-ep25/
The Bucket List: What Do I Wish For In Five Years Time? by Lara Grimson - https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/the-bucket-list-what-do-i-wish-for-in-five-years-time/

Episode Ten: Psychosexual Exploration, Sexual Self-Esteem and Disability

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10/13/21 • 45 min

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Candice Care-Unger and Arlyn Owens from Royal Rehab's Sexuality Service in Sydney talks to Susan about how sexual self-esteem and empowering sexual confidence in people with disability is more than the literal mechanics of sex.
Whether you've had your disability long term, or recently, Candice and Arlyn talk about psychosexual intervention, the holistic approach to sexual wellbeing and how the media's ableist portrayal of sex has skewed society's expectation of dating someone with a disability.
Information about what we have discussed in this episode:
Royal Rehab Sexuality Service: https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-service/ (In person and via Telehealth all over Australia)
Royal Rehab's Sexuality Service is a paid service that can be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Relationships and Sexuality Counselling: https://royalrehab.com.au/relationship-and-sexuality-counselling/
Sexuality Clinic Sydney:https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-clinic/
Sexuality Retreats: https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-retreats/
For health professionals working in neuro disability, rehabilitation and chronic health conditions: https://royalrehab.com.au/sexuality-training-and-education-for-clinicians/
Sexuality and Fertility: https://scia.org.au/health-and-wellbeing/sexuality-and-fertility/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance by Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services visit scia.org.au.
We want to hear from you!
Whether you're a person with a disability, or an able-bodied ally, fill in our very quick survey and tell us what you thought about this episode!

Episode 49: Get To Know Your Body - Rehabilitation and Electrical Stimulation

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12/19/24 • 27 min

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This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.
In this episode, Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen comes on to explain the three types of electrical stimulation that can aid in mobility and pain management for individuals living with disabilities.
NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.
If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.

Episode 29: Companion Cards and the Meticulous Planning Just To Go Out

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09/20/23 • 63 min

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It's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more.
What does that have to do with this episode?
Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why they are important and they talk about why more people should understand the meticulous planning behind going to even the most simple of social situations for most people with disabilities.
Information in this episode:
National Companion Card (Australia wide): https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/national-companion-card
SCIA Representative Advocacy: https://scia.org.au/advocacy-policy/
SCIA Support Coordination: https://scia.org.au/ndis-support-coordination/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Episode 32: Disability and the Performing Arts

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12/21/23 • 59 min

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We’ve spoken about access to large scale events such as music festivals, concerts, Susan may have mentioned something about the weird inclusion issue in running events, but what about smaller scale events like attending a play, or hang on – what if you are a playwright with a disability and you want to stage a production, what if you are a stage actor with a disability and want to perform? Do you get a fair chance?

Jacqueline Tooley is the former Accessibility Manager of the Darlinghurst Theatre Company in Sydney, a queer disabled emerging playwright and currently living in the UK studying her Masters in Dramagurty and Writing for Performance at Goldsmith's College at the University of London.

They talk about everything from basic access for someone viewing a play to access on the stage to her thoughts on how people in the LGBTQI+ community perceive people with disabilities, and disability itself. We cover a lot, so strap in!
Information in this episode:
Darlinghurst Theatre Company: https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/
Ali Stroker - Actress, author singer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_Stroker
RUH Global Impact - Disability influences a trillion dollars in disposable income?: https://www.ruhglobal.com/disability-influences-trillion-dollars-david-perez/
The Dan Daws Show: https://dandawcreative.com/productions/the-dan-daw-show/
Auslan with David (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/auslanwithdavid/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Episode 23: Be Curious, Not Judgemental - Disability and Primary School

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02/06/23 • 49 min

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It's the beginning of a new school year for students in Australia. For the first episode of 2023 (coincidentally starting with Episode 23!), Paediatric Nurse Consultant Jodie Thompson from Kids Collaborative and Paediatric Clinical Psychologist Amanda Lane-Brown talk with Susan about how being curious to ask questions without judgement is THE key element for children with a disability entering primary school.
We also talk about self-esteem, masking disability and how there should be a greater emphasis on education system and parents working together to get the best possible outcome for children.
This is two part series, we will be following this up with an upcoming episode about high schoolers and disability.
Information in this episode
Kids Collaborative: https://kidscollaborative.com.au/
Disability Support Guide Amanda Lane-Brown: https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/profile/amanda-lane-brown
University of Sydney Amanda Lane-Brown: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amanda-Lane-Brown
9 reasons now is the time to read these comic books about kids with disability: https://northcott.com.au/9-reasons-now-is-the-time-to-read-these-comic-books-about-kids-with-disability/
Continence Foundation of Australia - Toilet Tactics: https://www.continence.org.au/incontinence/who-it-affects/children/toilet-tactics
Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership Limited - Inclusive Education: https://www.aitsl.edu.au/research/spotlights/inclusive-education-teaching-students-with-disability

Raising Children - School support for children with disability: https://raisingchildren.net.au/disability/school-play-work/school/school-support-disability
Autism Spectrum Australia - Life Stages Primary School: https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/life-stages/primary-school
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance by Effie Manetakis. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.

Episode 13: Sexual Rights, Sex Work and Disability with Rachel Wotton

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03/30/22 • 57 min

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That irresistible urge, the attraction, the anticipation and excitement for the slightest touch. Rachel calls it skin hunger.
Rachel Wotton is a Sex Worker living in Inner Sydney, Churchill Fellow and PhD candidate at Western Sydney University. Her PhD is about exploring the experiences of people with disabilities accessing sex workers in Australia.
Susan and Rachel talk about the misconceptions of two marginalised communities, the legacy of her 2011 documentary Scarlet Road, how her work has helped many people with disabilities to find independence and confidence and how she helped get sex work on the NDIS.
We want to make a follow up episode with Rachel with questions by you!
Ask anything here: https://bit.ly/HaveTheNerveRachelWotton. You will remain anonymous.
Information about what we've discussed in the episode:
Rachel Wotton: https://www.rachelwotton.com/
Participate in her survey and read more about Rachel's research: http://www.pasa-research.com.au/
Scarlet Road documentary: https://www.scarletroad.com.au/about/
Winston Churchill Trust Fellow, 2016: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/fellow/rachel-wotton-nsw-2016/
Touching Base: https://www.touchingbase.org/
NDIS funds used to pay for sex workers, court rules (Guardian article, 2020): https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/12/ndis-funds-pay-sex-workers-court-rules
NDIS and Sex Work (Touching Base): https://www.touchingbase.org/ndis-and-sex-work/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood with assistance by Michelle Kearney and Nathan Mikhael. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.
We want to hear from you!
Whether you're a person with a disability, or an able-bodied ally, fill in our very quick survey and tell us what you thought about this episode!

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