Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability
Do you have the nerve to talk about disability?
Have The Nerve is a podcast brought to you by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Join host, Susan Wood, as she talks you through everything to do with disability.
Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability
Episode 57: Resilience, Strength and the Quest for Connection
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In this episode, meet 20-year-old Nioka Bush who lives with Cerebral Palsy and is on the autistic spectrum.
Nioka shares her experience growing up with her disability, going through the schooling system, the women who have helped shaped her and her advice for the next generation of women growing up with disabilities.
This episode has been made in celebration of International Womens Day, which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the globe.
We believe that stories lived experience is the best way for people to learn about disability and help take action.
Information in this episode
Breakthru School Leaver Employment Supports https://breakthru.org.au/services/school-leaver-employment-supports/
Nioka Bush Instagram https://www.instagram.com/niokabush/
International Women's Day - https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Credits
This episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.
If you would like to email us with a podcast topic request email community@scia.org.au with the subject heading 'Podcast Topic Request'
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/.
