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LANGUAGE WARNING: This episode contains adult themes. Ministry Advisor on Accessibility and now author has co-written a book with Christian sexologist Patricia Weerakoon. Created especially for teenagers with intellectual disability, the book, Made to Be Me and You to be a helpful tool for ministry leaders and carers to have conversations about the body and relating to other people. Bec spoke to Elaine Wziontek about her work and why this book is so important. Original air date: 2.10.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saltwater Veterans is a charity which has been established to help veterans affected by mental trauma and injury transition to civilian life. Scott and Jen Reynolds, co-founders of Saltwater Veterans, run sailing programs for veterans and their families. Jen talks to Barbara Sullivan about their activities and its benefits. Original air date: 18.09.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Layne is a remarkable young woman combining her passion for engineering, disability and sport to make a difference. Her research explores 3D assistive technology, including creating simple, practical devices such as jar and bottle openers, tactile labels, and sensory toys. Layne talks with Hannah Lock. Original air date: 04.09.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Winstone is a Sydney speech therapist and co-founder of the app MyComms, designed to make 'visual communication supports' easy to create, personalise and use in everyday life for people with autism. Jenn spoke to Elaine Wziontek Original air date: 21.08.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Table tennis, or Ping Pong, is gaining popularity worldwide as an activity which has considerable benefits for people living with the neurodegenerative disease Parkinson's. Helen Halford, Australian President and Global Vice President of Ping Pong Parkinson talks with Barbara Sullivan about the organisation and how its participants are enjoying physiological and cognitive improvements from playing. Original air date: 07.08.26 https://www.pingpongparkinson.org/ Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Che Turner is the Founding Director of the Olive Express, a social enterprise which has offered more than 20,000 aged care residents a delightful train experience in a decked out train carriage. The journey offers an immersive experience with an inbuilt avatar travel guide who speaks different languages. The immersive experience is designed to be social and get residents talking, reminiscing and exploring new locations (virtually) together. Original air date: 24.07.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Richards is a leading expert on the benefits of trampolining, particularly for children with disabilities. Adam has more than 30 years experience in the trampoline sector and is known by many as 'Mr Trampoline'. Through his work with schools across Australia he has seen first-hand how the freedom and sensory experience of bouncing can unlock remarkable abilities. He speaks with Kate Walker. Original air date: 10.07.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In her first Ablequest interview, Hannah Lock talks to Daniel Hillyer who had an active life as a young chef, then 16 years ago he leaned against a balcony railing and fell 4.5 metres. He was diagnosed as a C4/5 quadriplegic and believed he would never again have any movement below his neck. Now, as co-founder of Robofit, he helps other people on their recovery journeys. Robofit uses neuro controlled exoskeletons to improve function, walking , standing and posture, using bio-electrical signals from the brain to that muscle. Original broadcast date: 12.06.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Bowtell is Founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands. Formerly a Toyota engineer Matt visited Japan as a young engineering student and was excited to see a $1 million bionic arm but sad that most people Original air date: 29.05.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paramedic Sam Penny from the northern beaches of Sydney loves all kinds of sports and starts everyday with a swim. Sam is passionate about the benefits of being in the water and for the past decade he has been part of Ocean Heroes which allows neurodivergent or autistic individuals getting fun and inclusive access to the ocean for free. Elaine Wziontek talks to him about the benefits of the Ocean Heroes experience which builds confidence and connection, whether the children are getting into the surf for the first time or keen to catch a wave. Original air date: 15.05.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In todays episode we hear Kate Walker interview Storm Menzies, from Storm Beauty. During the interview we hear how the company came to be, how the products help people apply makeup, and other ways the company is being inclusive. Afterwards, you can listen to Kate reading an article from the ABC about a group of artists living with disability, and their reaction to feedback. Original air date: 01.05.2026 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music therapy is a recognised support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and will continue to remain so for many vulnerable children who are autistic and non-verbal. Our guest is Aexandra Morse, Director and Registered Music Therapist based in Tasmania who describes herself as a "choir nerd" explains how music therapy and singing can help children express themselves, engage with others and experience joy. In this interview, Alex explains how music engages different parts of the brain simultaneously and how rhythm and melody can suport speech development and help with non-verbal expression. Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Ablequest, Elaine Wziontek reads two online articles relating to technology and disability. The first was originally published on the BCA website and discusses accessible communications in Australila and the second (on the news.com.au website) focuses on incredible inventions emerging in Australia to improve the lives of those living with disability and how young people lare leading the way. Original air date: 03.04.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tarsha Saint is manager of Day Services at Brookvale's Spirit powered by Catholic Care. At Spirit, Tarsha channels her passion for helping others into creating vibrant meaningful programs for people with disability. From dog walking and creative arts to visual storytelling through film and photography she has helped participants discover new skills confidence and joy. Original air date: 20.03.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saraya O'Connell is the Chief Operating Officer of Hotel Etico, Australia. This is a social enterprise business offering life skills and hospitality training for young people with disabiities. Elaine Wziontek spoke to her about the business and the success with 82 percent of graduates securing employment. They also talked about a fund-raising campaign involving a 400 kilometre run from the Etico Hotel in the Blue Mountains reaching Parliament House in Canberra on World Down Syndrome Day March 21. Original broadcast date: 06.03.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.