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Artwork for Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

DSC
Disability Support
Friendship
Support Work
Dignity Of Risk
Duty Of Care
NDIS
Communication
Disability
Community Connections
Person-Centered Support
Support Workers
Mental Health
Disability Supports
Cerebral Palsy
Community Living
Personal Goals
Boundaries
Emotional Well-Being
Social Isolation
Autism

Join DSC’s podcast series with hosts, Roland and Evie Naufal as they chat with interesting guests who have carved their own path in the disability sector - revealing battle scars, imparting wisdom and talking straight about their journeys. This podcast aims to have the kind of conversations that come about when passionate people aren’t afraid to speak their mind.

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Artwork for Disability Done Different: Candid Conversations

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Great communication is integral to the provision of high-quality disability supports– but we’re guessing you already knew that.

In this episode of Frontline, we go beyond why good communication matters. Instead, we focus on the practicalities of ho... more

We all take risks and want to be the boss of our own lives. But how can providers and support workers strike a balance between supporting people to take risks and meeting their duty of care obligations?

In this episode of Frontline, Sara speaks to ... more

There are few questions in disability supports more contentious than this: Can support workers be friends with the people they support, or does this cross a boundary?

In this episode of Frontline, we talk to people with disability about the relatio... more

Welcome to the very first episode of Frontline! The podcast for support workers and service providers wanting to level up the quality of support they provide and be guided by people with disability about how to do it.

This episode is all about rese... more

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Sara Gingold
Host and Editor-in-Chief, involved in frontline disability-focused discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Valuable voice

    The podcast provides a valuable voice for people with disabilities and for advocates families service providers. Interesting well presented conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elke Kora
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Amazing Podcast with very informative and insightful information. Love the podcast with Jordan Steele.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astalty
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great discussions about access, inclusion, disability & NDIS.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Al T
    4 years ago
  • Invaluable resource

    Great ep with Rick Morton!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T.M.R._
    Australia5 years ago
  • Inspired

    Thank you! I work with children with behavioural issues in mainstream schools. It is very challenging and sometimes it does my head in. Your conversations have given me hope again!!!

    Alan Hardingham, Social Skills Instructor. Specialising in ASD, AD/HD and behavioural issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Hardingham
    Australia5 years ago

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Guests are consistently thoughtful and well-prepared, bringing lived experience to policy and practice ideas.
The show is a trusted resource for disability practitioners and advocates seeking real-world perspectives.
The conversations feel practical and respectful, with clear takeaways for professionals.

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Talking Points

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Frontline Episode 2: Friendship and Support Work Boundaries
Q: How do you feel about your relationships with your support workers?
Emily emphasizes that having common interests with support workers is crucial, but also that boundaries need to be maintained to ensure professionalism.
Don't F This Up - Friendship and Support Work Boundaries
Q: So do your staff help you make friends?
They do, and I make my own friends too.

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A candid, issue-focused interview series centered on disability services, autonomy, and person-centered support. Episodes frequently explore how providers communicate with people who have disabilities, balancing dignity and risk, and the dynamics of support relationships and boundaries. Guests tend to share lived experiences alongside practitioner insights, discussing practical strategies for listening, clarity, consent, and tailoring approaches to individual needs. The show stands out for its emphasis on respectful, person-first dialogue and for surfacing real-world challenges and solutions from diverse voices in the disability sector.

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