Beyond Barriers is a podcast where we share heartfelt stories of tears, triumphs, and resilience in the world of disability. Join us as we go beyond barriers to...
The story of Simone O’Brien. Nearly beaten to death at the hands of a baseball bat. Simone survived and is now using a negative into a positive to help perpetrators turn their lives around. Simone bravely shares her story and we are so grateful that she is with us.
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Episode 7 - Let Hugo Run
Hugo, a passionate runner, was the national champion at the 2023 Australian Cross Country Championships for U15 multiclass. However, this year, Hugo and other short-statured athletes were banned from competing in events longer than 400m.Without providing clear reasons, School Sport Australia and Athletics Australia removed T40 and T41 classifications from the list of eligible categories for cross-country. This decision means that people with short stature, or dwarfism, can no longer participate in these events.School Sport Australia stated via email that they have taken guidance from the rules of Athletics Australia and have "decided to follow their lead and subsequently change our rules to have T40 and T41no longer eligible to compete over distances of 400m". They have informed 2GB's Ben Fordham that they will be "guided by Athletics Australia's technical advice. If that changes after a review, that will be reflected in our national championship rules and auidelines".Come with us as we speak to Hugo! And uncover everything in between the cracks of running as a short stature athlete!
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Episode 6 - Never Live For Tomorrow
One of the most truly touching stories you will ever listen too. From being told that he needed his life support turned off. His family never gave up hope. Billy survived. If you’re short of inspiration, you won't be after Billy's wonderful mum gives us an insight into Billy's life before and after his life changing accident.Inspirational to say the least. We were so grateful to have Dora feature on episode 6 to share her son’s story and so lucky to be able to continue to support Billy at Our Choice.
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Episode 5 - Q&A
We’ve sifted through your intriguing questions from social media.
Giving you an honest perspective and break down on each question.
We hope that through this episode it really allows our listeners to gain insight to not only life at Our Choice but questions regarding being a support worker and or being a parent/carer to someone with a disability. We thank you for all of the great questions asked. Enjoy Our Choice family.
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Episode 4 - Chats with Tayla Curtis
In this episode we are so grateful to be able to sit down with our very own NRLW athlete and Our Choice Support Worker, Tayla Curtis.
Whether you have a sibling with a disability or simply want to understand this experience better, Tayla covers all aspects along with the hardships she's faced and what she now aspires to be.
Beyond Barriers is a podcast where we share heartfelt stories of tears, triumphs, and resilience in the world of disability. Join us as we go beyond barriers to celebrate the joys and navigate the hardships together.
We have named the podcast ‘Beyond Barriers’ as it relates to overcoming obstacles and challenges for people with disabilities.
It typically implies striving for inclusion, equality and being able to push past so called barriers to achieve what they want to with their life.
We would love to create a community to share stories, tips and awareness.
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