Supported Decision Making Podcast

The Spring 2026 Canberra Disability Review brings together powerful personal stories, fresh thinking about systems drawn from First Nations’ wisdom, the ongoing work of developing greater inclusion in emergency planning, and urgent scrutiny of disability policy and reform. This edition includes life celebrating cover art by Emma Kelly, Rosie Putland’s reflections on travelling to New York to attend COSP19 at the United Nations, Chrystale Langford’s exploration of relationships as essential infrastructure, and an interview with Professor Michelle Villeneuve on inclusion in emergency planning. The full edition can be found at www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/ Support the show

This is an early release audio recording of the editorial from the upcoming Winter 2026 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review. In this editorial we carry out forensic review of Minister Mark Butler's recent address to the National Press Club on NDIS reform.  Support the show

This editorial examines the rapid pace of current disability policy reform, from the new NDIS Support Needs Assessment to the government's Thriving Kids initiative. While the ambition to improve consistency and early intervention is widely shared, the editorial asks whether key design questions about rights, governance, and community voice, are being fully addressed. Support the show

This Summer 2025–26 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review confronts a year marked by stalled reform and mounting barriers. The editorial cuts through political optics to expose the human consequences of inaction. This edition is both a warning and an invitation—a call to rest, to re-imagine, and to fight for change grounded in evidence, dignity, and the voices of those most affected. To read the review go to www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/ Support the show

Andy Jackson is a poet and creative writing teacher who was awarded RMIT’s Future of Health Fellowship. Andy’s book “Human Looking” – a poetry collection that gives voice to a range of experiences of people with disability – won the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry. In our interview we explore ideas of health, the challenging and problematic pursuit of “normal” in the health care context, the nature of fears that possibly drive the ableist instinct, and the place that creatives have in designing a more inclusive future. Support the show

The Spring 2022 Edition of the Canberra Disability Review is available soon. This edition has a focus on the experience of parents with disability. We have an interview with Eliza Hull, musician and editor of "We've Got This." We have fantastic lived experience articles that look into everything from the far from wholistic reality of health services to the power of disability pride. Make sure you register to be notified when it's out at: www.advocacyforinclusion.org/cdr/ As always, the Canberra Disability Review is online and free of charge.Support the show

Akiko Hirata, Assistant Editor and Researcher for the Canberra Disability Reviews, gives an update on the great content for the Canberra Disability Review Winter Edition. There's a lot to look forward to in this edition from the focus on inclusion in disaster planning and management through to some fine contribution from the Canberra community. You can find more information about the review, and the Autumn Edition, at:» Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org)If you have an idea for a contribution that you would like to pitch, please send us an email at:[email protected] the show

We are all on a journey towards our full truth and identity. On the journey we experience relationships, our sexuality, and gender identity. Sometimes it can be bewildering. Sometimes presumptions and even the protective inclinations of others can prove a barrier. Support and information can certainly help. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT is approaching its 50th anniversary in providing that support, education, clinical services, and a space for conversations in the Canberra Region. In this podcast we talk with Cate Barclay  who works in Community Education and Tim Bavinton Executive Director. Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT contact information:Sexual Health and Family Planning ACT - Home (shfpact.org.au)Phone: 02 6247 3077Email [email protected] the show

We have recently launched an exciting project at AFI. The Canberra Disability Review is a quarterly online magazine that reflects the breadth of experiences, perspectives, policy impacts, and concerns of people with disability in the Canberra Region. Our first edition, for Autumn, was launched last week and can be found at: » Canberra Disability Review (advocacyforinclusion.org)If you, or someone you know, is interested in contributing to the review then please pitch your idea to:  [email protected] the show

Guardianship has been in the headlines recently. In this podcast we will explore what guardianship is, why it happens, how a guardian is appointed, and what are the things guardians are meant to do and what are limits are applied to the scope of what they can do. This podcast is recorded in the ACT so the references are to the local legislation related to guardians. If you live in another state or territory it is good to check on the local legislation and processes that are operating in your area.The ACT Guardianship Legislation that we refer to in the podcast can be found here:Guardianship and Management of Property Act 1991 | ActsIf you are a person with disability having difficulties related to a guardian or the guardianship process:If you are living in the ACT Contact Advocacy for Inclusion on (02) 6257 4005 or Contact us – Advocacy for InclusionIf you are living in another state or territory go to Disability Advocacy Network Australia | Disability Advocacy Network Australia (dana.org.au)Support the show