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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
Youth, Children & Families

Moment of Me: Isabelle and Marie-Christine

Two weeks ago, something exciting and unexpected happened! My daughter, Isabelle (Izzy), and I got last minute afternoon tickets to Wonderverse and I thought it would be a fun and...

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Regional Communities

Moment of Me: Liluella (1/3)

A moment of paralysis after the last brain bleed, and of near blindness. Moments of fear and despair. Moments of intense rehabilitation, learning to move, see, and feel sensation. A...

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Regional Communities

Moment of Me: Liluella (2/3)

In 2014 I found out I was living with a rare brain disease called cavernomas. There are nine deep in my brain. Tangled up blood vessels looking like mini raspberries....

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Regional Communities

Moment of Me: Liluella (3/3)

Brain injury turned my life upside down. There are often moments of frustration at the constant challenges, of the limitations of my physical mobility, and the numerous hidden disabilities including...

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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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Regional Communities

Moment of Me: Tessa

Tessa, who does amazing work representing JFA Purple Orange in regional SA, reflects on what Disability Pride Month means to her. For me, Disability Pride Month is all about community....

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NDIS & Foundational Supports
Violence, Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

Podcast: Freedom means a good life

Published: 5 July 2024. Imagine living in a home that feels more like a prison. You live without any choice or control over what your day looks like. How would...

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