gwunspoken - Beyond the Plan
gwunspoken: Beyond the Plan
Hear the person beyond the plan.
This podcast is where NDIS participants, families, and supporters reclaim their narrative. We dive into life beyond the diagnosis, beyond the reports, and beyond the plans—exploring identity, strength, and voice.
Whether you're a parent seeking connection, a support worker craving understanding, or someone walking their own NDIS journey, this space is for you.
Because labels don’t define people—stories do.
Episodes
40 episodes
How Do We Learn Courage From Play, Banter, And A Little Physics?
Ever laughed your way into bravery? That’s the energy today as we spar over Turkish Delight, swap theme park war stories and hatch a plan to climb Wild Horse Mountain with snacks as our courage tokens. Oscar’s unfazed by heights and eager for a...
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22:39
From Vandalised Toilets To Virtual Classrooms: Yup, Coke Still Wins
What if the fix for a “bad school fit” isn’t tougher rules, but a better environment? We sit down with Shaun, a 15-year-old gamer and history diehard, to map the messy, honest path from a massive high school that felt unsafe and pointless to a ...
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27:19
We Colour, We Chat, We Discover How Simple Moments Can Slow A Busy Mind
Crayons out, mics on, and a turtle to bring to life. We sat down with Memphys during the holidays and discovered how a simple colouring page can flip a noisy day into something calm, curious, and surprisingly honest. As the greens and browns fi...
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27:51
Fishing, Friendships, And Friendly Rivalries
A fishing line bends, a reel almost hits the water, and three teens spark a debate that sets the tone for everything that follows: was it skill, luck, or pure mateship that landed the brim? From that first laugh, we dive into a day shaped by sp...
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15:11
Connection To Country: Kids, Waterholes, And Songs
Start with the smell of salt on your hands, the hum of tyres after a long drive, and the easy rhythm that only comes when mates pile into one day with no big agenda. We invited Arie, Jack, and Memphys to lean into Connection to Country, and wha...
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16:59
A Quick Chat Before Laser Tag: Teamwork, Turtles, And Doing The Dishes
The countdown to laser tag starts the moment Memphis hits the studio, and the energy never lets up. We’re plotting team tactics, laughing about vests that light up, and debating who’s got the better aim when the arena goes dark. What begins as ...
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6:34
A Card Without A Candy Cane Can Ruin A Twelve-Year-Old’s Christmas
A missing candy cane should not be enough to derail Christmas, and yet here we are: two mates unpacking why small details matter when the stakes feel big. We start with the joy of holidays and the unfiltered bliss of sleeping till midday, then ...
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15:33
What Do Kids Value Most? Play, Pets, And The Joy Of Simple Days
A simple car ride turned into one of those chats you wish you could bottle. We picked up after school, grabbed Subway, wandered through Rebel Sport to inspect every basketball, and then hit the park—where a scrappy run of 18 kicks in a row felt...
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14:03
Twelve, A Chair, And Big Dreams
A quiet beach, a long bridge, and a kid with a bigger hit than most adults. We sit with a twelve-year-old Indigenous athlete from Bribie Island who speaks with disarming clarity about life in a wheelchair, the rules and thrills of wheelchair ru...
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33:11
Two brothers relive a chilly Melbourne holiday and what it taught them about saving, spending, and saying thanks
Steam, dragons, and sky‑high views—this Melbourne holiday has everything, including the kind of money lessons and family lore that stick. We sit down with brothers Arie and Oscar as they unpack a week that starts on a tram, detours to Puffing B...
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13:01
From Saving Money to Baking Cookies: Arie's Life Updates Before His Melbourne Adventure
Excitement bubbles through every moment of this heartwarming conversation as Arie counts down the final days before his Melbourne adventure. With just three and a half days remaining until takeoff, his anticipation is contagious as he shares de...
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12:04
Mindfulness Works: How Arie Manages School and Life
Ever wondered how children navigate complex emotions and social challenges? In this heartwarming conversation, young Arie shares his excitement about his upcoming Melbourne adventure while demonstrating remarkable emotional intelligence that ma...
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17:57
RC Cars, Friendship, and Mindfulness: A Schoolboy's Journey
Have you ever wondered what the world looks like through the eyes of a schoolchild? Our conversation with Arie offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the mind of a young boy navigating the everyday adventures, challenges, and triumphs that make...
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18:54
The Classroom vs The Great Outdoors: A 12-Year-Old's Perspective
Ever wondered what school looks like through the eyes of a 12-year-old with ADHD? In this refreshingly honest conversation, young Liam pulls no punches about why traditional classrooms just don't work for active, hands-on learners like himself....
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39:50
The Inclusion Connection: A Candid Chat with Earnshaw College's Mrs. Speedy
Have you ever wondered what motivates teachers to dedicate their careers to education? This enlightening conversation with Mrs. Speedy, Head of Inclusion at Earnshaw College, offers a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of an educator who's pa...
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16:13
Beyond the Classroom: A Walking Tour of Earnshaw State College
What happens when you hand the microphone to an eight-year-old and let them guide you through their world? Pure magic, as it turns out.Join us for a delightfully unscripted walking tour of Earnshaw State College, led by our enthusiastic...
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22:36
From Cast Nets to Life Lessons: A Riverside Chat with Liam
A chance fishing trip along the Caboolture River becomes a window into the world of 12-year-old Liam, a young outdoorsman whose passion for fishing, camping, and adventure reveals refreshing insights about what truly matters to today's youth.
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12:52
Milkshakes, Playgrounds, and Podcasting with Memphys
Meet Memphy, our delightful young guest who returns to share his unique perspective on life, friendship, and future dreams. Recorded in the Digital Studio at North Lakes Library, this conversation beautifully captures the unfiltered wisdom that...
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17:57
The Secret Life of Ten-Year-Old Memphys
What happens when you give a microphone to a thoughtful, creative ten-year-old boy? Pure magic.Meet Memphys, a Grade 5 student whose refreshing outlook on life might just be the perspective shift you need today. In this heartwarming con...
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32:29
Birthday Reflections and Growing Up
Nine candles on a chocolate crown cake, Lego temples meticulously assembled in record time, and a Minecraft rug positioned perfectly between bed and table - these are the treasures that matter in the world of a newly-minted nine-year-old.
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25:22
Beyond Math: Navigating Life's Transitions Through a Child's Eyes
A child's perspective can transform the ordinary into extraordinary, reminding us of the wonder we often leave behind in adulthood. This refreshingly authentic conversation with Arie reveals how seemingly small experiences can hold immense sign...
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15:34