Mon, March 04, 2024
“ I think that we're lagging behind because there is still a lack of awareness of what people with disability can do when it comes to work. I think there's still a lot of stereotyping and a lot of assumptions made about what people can and can't do; and I I'd like to encourage listeners to this podcast to try to think beyond the person's disability and always think about people's skills, their abilities and what people can do as opposed to thinking well, because you've got a disability you can't.” Donna Purcell In this episode, Scarlet and Andrew Simon speak with Churchill Fellow, Donna Purcell who’s journey is a testament to the power of inclusion and the potential for change in the employment landsc
Mon, March 04, 2024
“[L]ike most people who have experienced catastrophic injuries, it's a major point in your life— everything changes. All your assumptions get thrown out the window of what tomorrow's going to be like. But there does seem to be a sort of a major pivotal role when people experience these of either overloaded and really struggled with life from that point, or it becomes such a driving force for motivation and an ability to see new potentials and options.” Tim McLenna
Mon, March 04, 2024
“{T}he most important thing is just to be a bystander [ally], give what you can, do what you can, but we need to come out this pandemic kinder and more compassionate, not cruel and more indifferent.” Kon Karapanagiotidis, ASRC In this episode, Scarlet speaks with Kon Karapanagiotidis, a Churchill Fellow, CEO and Founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC). Established in 2001, the ASRC stands as a testament to his visionary aspiration to ‘create a place of home and welcome where no one was turned away.’ Growing up as the child of refugees and witnessing firsthand the hardships of exploitation and racism in rural Victoria, Kon's connection to the plight of refugees in Australia is deeply personal. Over the span of 22 yea
Sun, May 01, 2022
“ I think that the way forward is through partnerships. It's not rocket science. It is really about various agencies coming together for shared common cause. And in terms of our own community development needs across the country in the big issues like environmental country change, climate change, that can only be solved through those diverse intelligences coming together. So I think partnerships is the way forward. It really is.” In this episode Scarlet speaks with Churchill Fellow Carly Davenport Acker who works as a cultural intermediary to safeguard and facilitate access of art, stories and knowledge of Indigenous creators and elde
S1 E4 · Thu, April 28, 2022
In this episode Scarlet speaks with Churchill Fellow Carly Davenport Acker who works as a cultural intermediary to safeguard and facilitate access of art, stories and knowledge of Indigenous creators and elders. Carly has an extensive background working with not-for-profit education and commercial sectors to engage with Indigenous individuals, communities, and organisations around the world. Carly believes in the power of collaboration, partnerships and local community problem-solving. Learn about some of the work Carly has been involved with in this episode of The Wayfinder Podcast. Visit Carly Davenport Acker’s Churchill Trust Project Page here.
S1 E3 · Thu, April 28, 2022
In this episode Scarlet speaks with Churchill Fellow Alpha Cheng about how he found his voice for advocacy after the sudden and violent loss of his father. Alpha’s father Curtis Cheng was killed in a terrorist attack in 2015. Alpha shares with us how he chooses to messages of hope over hate, full in the knowledge that his, and stories like his, have the power to change communities and policies. Drawing from his experiences abroad in UK, Norway, Denmark, France and Israel, Alpha aims to promote harmony, unity, hope, as a way of speaking out against prejudice and hate. Through this stance Alpha has been able to use his voice to promote change for issues such as gun laws, xenophobia and multicultural diversity. Alpha was a finalist in the 2016 Young Australian of the Year for his advocacy work. Visit Alpha Cheng’s Churchill Trust Project Page here.
Thu, April 28, 2022
“ I started… to think maybe I can also use my story on my own terms to spread positive messages and speak out against hate, and potentially prevent or reduce the risk of similar things happening again.” In this episode Scarlet speaks with Churchill Fellow Alpha Cheng about how he found his voice for advocacy after the sudden and violent loss of his father. Alpha’s father Curtis Cheng was killed in a terrorist attack in 2015. Alpha shares with us how he chooses to
S1 E2 · Tue, April 12, 2022
In this episode Scarlet has a conversation with Churchill Fellow Peter Cursley about his work in creating the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, which so far has raised over $4 million for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital. Overcoming incredible loss, Peter has transformed his pain into purpose and has helped the lives of young families in the greater Canberra region. The Foundation assists Canberra’s NICU to provide nation-leading support for hundreds of newborn babies and their families in and around the ACT region each year. Peter was recognised for his work in the 2016 Australian of the Year Awards, nominated at the the ACT State Local Hero. Peter now has plans to extend the reach of his Foundation to the Gippsland region with a focus on providing much needed medical equipment to the Sale and Bairnsdale hospitals. If you would like to learn more about Peter and his work with the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation please follow the link: https://newborn.org.au/ Visit Peter Cursley’s Churchill Trust Project Page here .
Tue, April 12, 2022
“life should not be a struggle when you are a few hours old. ” In this episode Scarlet has a conversation with Churchill Fellow Peter Cursley about his work in creating the Newborn Intensive Care Foundation, which so far has raised over $4 million for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Canberra Hospital. Overcoming incredible loss, Peter has transformed his pain into purpose and has helped the lives of young families in the greater Canberra region. The Foundation assists Canberra’s NICU to provide nation-leadi
S1 E1 · Thu, March 31, 2022
Meet Julie Morrison who, alongside dogs Lucy and Kiki support victims of crimes in Victoria through the Office of Public Prosecutions. Julie, who had worked with support dogs in both hospitals and schools, thought, why not in the justice system? Though similar programs exist in other countries, such as the United States and Canada, there was nothing in Australia. Julie changed this. Overcoming roadblocks and challenges along the way, Julie now runs the ‘Court Dog’ program through the OPP. They play a powerful role assisting victims through deeply challenging moments, and supporting justice procedures. Julie is currently looking to expand the program both in terms of the amount of services they can provide (as dogs!) as well as into other jurisdictions across Australia. Learn about Julie’s story and the wonderful work she does in this first episode of The Wayfinder Podcast. Visit Julie Morrison’s Churchill Trust Project Page here .
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