Positive Partnerships Podcast Series

Positive Partnerships Podcast Series

Inspiring real life stories from across Australia about life on the autism spectrum by those that know best.

Episodes

April 9, 2021 36 mins

OUR FINAL EPISODE OF OUR ‘YARNING WITH OUR MOB’ PODCAST SERIES IS NOW LIVE!

During our final episode, we’re joined by returning guests Rod and Mark of the Ballardong land within the greater Noongar nation, where they yarn about services and the importance of community.

We hope you’ve enjoyed the podcast series and learning from parents, carers and service providers who have shared their stories and challenges about autism in Indigeno...

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EPISODE 9 IS NOW LIVE!!

Joining Maria on the podcast, we have Rod, who is a non-Indigenous father of an Aboriginal boy, and Mark from the Ballardong land within the greater Noongar nation. During this episode, you’ll hear both Rod and Mark share their journeys and speak about some of the autism services.

For more information about the Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation, click here https://moorditjkoort.com.au/.

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March 11, 2021 34 mins

NEW EPISODE ALERT!

Today on the podcast, we are joined by Ele, who is a Murri mum of the Kalkadoon people from the Mount Isa region in Queensland, and Tanika of the Worimi people. During this yarning session, mother's Ele and Tanika will be sharing their autism journey stories.

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February 25, 2021 33 mins

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!

We have a few returning guests joining us for episode 7 of the ‘Yarning With Our Mob’ podcast.

During this episode, Amy and Sharelle of the Kabi Kabi and Darumbal People yarn about what supports a good home/school relationship and the challenges surrounding that.

For more information about Sharelle’s organisation, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation Aboriginal Health, visit https://ncacch.org.au/.

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Episode 6 of ‘Yarning With Our Mob’ is now live and ready for you to listen to!

We’re joined by an incredible group for our latest yarning session including Amy; Elise of the Wiradjuri and Palawa people; Linda of the Anaiwan, Awabakal and Barrabinya People and Lorna of the Kabi Kabi, Wakka Wakka people. During this episode, you’ll hear about the autism journey stories, the importance of service support and the significance...

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Episode 5 of 'Yarning With Our Mob' is now live!

Today on the podcast, we have a few familiar voices with Sharelle and Amy returning to the podcast. We are also joined by Melanie of the Nhulunbuy people. In this episode, Sharelle, Amy and Melanie will be sharing their autism journeys and the importance of Indigenous services.

For more information about Sharelle’s organisation, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Communit...

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January 14, 2021 38 mins

Episode 4 of ‘Yarning With Our Mob’ is now LIVE!

During this episode, you will hear from Amy, who is both a parent and a Disability Support Worker at the Cullunghutti Aboriginal Child and Family Centre. Amy’s son, Koby, is from Jerrinja Aboriginal Community, Yuin Nation. She speaks about the importance of having Indigenous services available and accessible to Indigenous people. 

*For more information about the Cullunghutti Aboriginal...

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December 10, 2020 35 mins

A new episode of ‘Yarning with Our Mob’ is now LIVE!

In this episode, we yarn with Linda, of the Anaiwan, Awabakal and Barrabinya People, who is the Aboriginal Otitis Media Coordinator. Linda is also a grandmother of 16 children, one of them with autism. 

We would love to know your thoughts so if you could leave us a review and share with anyone you think will love it too!⁠

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In this episode of ‘Yarning with Our Mob’, we yarn with Billie and Cliff of the Yuin People, who are parents, and Sharelle of the Kabi Kabi and Darumbal People, Acting Chief Executive Officer from the North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, about the resilience of families.

Kanat Wano of the Kerwaid Village, Komet Tribe and Mer Nation and Maria Watson-Trudgett, Positive Partnerships Team Leader of Aboriginal & T...

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November 13, 2020 47 mins

Positive Partnerships are excited to launch our new podcast series, ‘Yarning with Our Mob’.

During this podcast series, Positive Partnerships Team Leader of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families & Community programs, Maria Watson-Trudgett of the Wiradjuri people, will be yarning with parents, carers and service providers who will be sharing their stories and challenges about autism in Indigenous communities.

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Welcome to Episode 6 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we meet Kirsty Russell, a passionate mum from Newcastle, NSW with 3 children, 2 of which are on the autism spectrum.Kirsty's eldest child Xander also has the genetic condition albinism.Kirsty introduces us to some practical solutions on how to work in partnership with her children's schools and teaches us that you can be positive, you can b...
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Welcome to Episode 5 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we meet an Aboriginal mother from Port Lincoln in South Australia who has a son on the autism spectrum. Please sit back and enjoy her family journey.Positive Partnerships offer resources and story telling animations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families with school aged children on the autism spectrum http://www.positivepartnerships.com....
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Welcome to Episode 4 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we meet Tanya Walford, a working mum from Ocean Shores, NSW. Tanya has four children and within a period of 18 months, three of her children were diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Sit back and listen to Tanya's words of wisdom.The Positive Partnerships initiative is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training through...
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Welcome to Episode 3 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series. In this episode, we travel to Adelaide, South Australia where we meet a dad. Ian Ward has four children, three of which are on the autism spectrum. Ian is a passionate about raising awareness for men's mental health and he generously shares his inspiring story with us.Be sure to visit positivepartnerships.com.au for further resources, fact sheets and workshop lo...
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Welcome to Episode 2 in the Positive Partnerships Podcast Series, where we bring you inspiring real stories from around Australia about life on the autism spectrum by those that know best.In this episode we meet Megan Warry, a wonderful mother from Darwin in the Northern Territory whose 9 year old son is on the autism spectrum.Be sure to visit positivepartnerships.com.au for more resources and workshop locations to support school a...
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Welcome to the first podcast in the Positive Partnerships Podcast series, where we bring you real life stories from around Australia about life on the autism spectrum by those that know best. Today we introduce you to Thomas Kuzma, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Be sure to check out positivepartnerships.com.au for resources, fact sheets and workshops to support school aged-students on the autism spectrum.The Positive Partner...
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