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Speak My Language

Speak My Language

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 ‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, creativity and comedy, found sound in music and impressive athletic feats in these thoughtful chats with hosts Ngaire Pakai, Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.Copyright 2026, Special Broadcasting Services Hygiene & Healthy Living Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Exploring the art of blind fishing with James Griffiths

    Exploring the art of blind fishing with James Griffiths
    Dec 19 2024
    In this episode of Speak My Language: Disability we share the story of James Griffiths, a proud Wangaaypuwan man. After becoming blind in 2005, James has become a passionate First Nations advocate for disability inclusion. James is also an avid fisher and yarns to us about the art of blind fishing.
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    17 mins
  • Samantha Schmidt: An inspiring journey in Parasport

    Samantha Schmidt: An inspiring journey in Parasport
    Jan 6 2025
    In this episode of Speak My Language (Disability), Kerri-Lee Harding yarns with Samantha Schmidt, a para-athlete and proud Wakka Wakka and Gubbi Gubbi woman from Queensland. Samantha, who holds the Australian national record in women's F38 discus, shot put, and javelin, recently returned from representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Her journey in athletics, alongside her experience living with cerebral palsy, reveals the transformative power of sport and community.
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    12 mins
  • Cass Best creating inclusivity for LGBTQI mob living with disability

    Cass Best creating inclusivity for LGBTQI mob living with disability
    Jan 8 2025
    Cass Best is a proud Gay Kamilaroi Mari who is non- binary and living with disability. They actively advocate for and engage with Mob and the LGBTQI+ community. Much of Cass’ advocacy focuses on intersectionality, working to create inclusive spaces for mob who are queer and live with disabilities. Being an advocate has not only improved Cass’ wellbeing, but has also improved inclusion and accessibility for others. In this episode Cass chats with Kerri-Lee Harding.
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    15 mins
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