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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: “You Don’t Look Sick” – Living with Invisible Disability

Published: 3 October 2025. When Nicole Edmunds first became unwell, doctors told her it was stress, anxiety, or poor sleep. But she knew her body — and she knew something...

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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Faith

Discovering Joseph Campbell’s life’s story-structure: “The Hero’s Journey” has been an absolute godsend for me! That’s because, I could see how it related to my life’s story and would give...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Daniella

Published for International Day of People with Disability 2024. Daniella, Treasurer of the JFA Purple Orange Board, shares her advice to young people with disability, or “point of difference” as...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Trish

Published for International Day of People with Disability 2024. My experiences have profoundly shaped how I lead. Living with disability has taught me to see things differently, solve problems creatively,...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Liluella

Published for International Day of People with Disability 2024. For me, leadership is about making people feel seen and heard. It’s about creating a space where others can share their...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Anonymous

Published for International Day of People with Disability 2024. For me, leadership is about encouraging and supporting people to reach their fullest potential. It’s not just about formal roles—leadership can...

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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: Lend me your legs – Pursuing passion amid grief

Published: 1 November 2024. Have you ever wondered what we lose when stories are simply framed as ‘inspiration’ pieces? In this episode of the Purple Orange Podcast, Jessie opens up...

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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: Language matters

Published: 4 October 2024. Have you ever wondered how changing a single word can change someone’s experience? In this episode of The Purple Orange Podcast, Belle Owen and Dr. Ellen...

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Access & Inclusion
Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: Let’s talk about dating

Published: 6 September 2024. Dating can be challenging. Especially in today’s brave new world of dating apps. How much of yourself do you put in your profile for all to...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: Breaking out of the safe zone

Published: 2 August 2024. Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Or like life is kind of a drag? You wait for change to come. And you wait, and...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Moment of Me: Erin

Ezzabelle’s is my own photography business. My focus is to inspire young people in the community to follow their dreams. My favourite things to photograph are flowers and nature around...

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Leadership & Self-Advocacy

Podcast: The journey to self-acceptance

Published: 1 March 2024. What happens for someone who acquires their disability? Join Lauren as she takes us on her journey of self-discovery after acquiring disability, how it completely changed...

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