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Speak My Language
SBS
10 episodes
3 days ago
‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.
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‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.
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Speak My Language
Dreaming Big: Malachi Canning on Pursuing Athletics
Malachi Canning is rewriting what’s possible in para-athletics. Holding five Australian records across long jump, discus and shot put, Malachi traces his journey from Lismore Little Athletics to wearing green and gold at the 2022 Virtus Oceania Asia Games in Brisbane and the 2023 Virtus Global Games in France. In this episode, he opens up about the mindset behind record-breaking performances, how he got his start with Lismore Little Athletics, and how he now has his sights set on competing at the Paralympics.
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3 days ago
11 minutes 39 seconds

Speak My Language
Creativity and Comedy: Skye Cusack on Forging Your Own Path
Skye Cusack is a writer and comedian exploring the mess and magic of everyday life, from classrooms and workplaces to relationships, through a candid, comedic lens. In this episode of Speak My Language Skye shares her story about writing, comedy and managing creative opportunities when living with an invisible disability. She also chats with Ngaire about her newest work, 'Checked Out', which received a 2025 Elevate Grant, the 2025 Copyright Agency Varuna Fellowship, and was shortlisted for the 2025 Penguin Write It!
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1 week ago
17 minutes 30 seconds

Speak My Language
Fielding Dreams: Dr Alexander Smith on Physical Disability Rugby League
Dr Alexander Smith is passionate about football, and he backs it up on the field. An Australian representative in Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) and a proud Rabbitohs player, Alex sits down with Ngaire Pakai to share his journey in becoming PDRL ready, the impact of team sport for individuals and the community, and the bright future he sees for the game.
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes 40 seconds

Speak My Language
Bianca Templar: Art, Culture and Advocacy
Bianca Templar is an artist deeply rooted in her culture and an advocate for First Nations rights. Her creative journey is woven with tradition, community, and activism. In this episode Bianca yarns to Lowanna Grant as she shares the profound influence of the elders and mentors who have passed down traditional cultural art practices, shaping both her artistic expression and her identity.
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9 months ago
19 minutes 1 second

Speak My Language
Dr Richard Fejo: Advocating for an Indigenous perspective in healthcare
Dr Richard Fejo, who is more affectionately known as Uncle Richie, is a Larrakia man who has dedicated his life to cross-cultural education and improvement of outcomes for Indigenous people. Living with limb difference Richie draws on his experience to educate and advocate for the improved health outcomes of Indigenous Australians, particularly through his role as the Elder on Campus for Flinders University.
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9 months ago
17 minutes 48 seconds

Speak My Language
Kerri Shying: Connecting culture through poetry
In this compelling conversation with Lowanna Grant, Kerri Shying, a Wiradjuri poet with a mixed heritage including Chinese Australian ancestry, shares how poetry serves as a tool for emotional expression and cultural connection. Despite living with a degenerative disease, Kerri explains how poetry helped her regain her voice and connect with both her Indigenous roots and broader communities.
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9 months ago
16 minutes 24 seconds

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Paul Constable Calcott: A Wiradjuri Artist Championing Inclusion
Paul Constable Calcott, or Uncle Paul, a proud Wiradjuri man and artist, reflects on his life's journey from a childhood impacted by polio to becoming a UN delegate advocating for Indigenous artists with disabilities. Through his involvement in the NuunaRon Art Group, Uncle Paul continues to create safe spaces for storytelling and cultural expression, helping others to find their voices through art.
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9 months ago
18 minutes 58 seconds

Speak My Language
Cass Best creating inclusivity for LGBTQI mob living with disability
Cass Best is a proud Gay Kamilaroi Mari who is non- binary and living with disability. They actively advocate for and engage with Mob and the LGBTQI+ community. Much of Cass’ advocacy focuses on intersectionality, working to create inclusive spaces for mob who are queer and live with disabilities. Being an advocate has not only improved Cass’ wellbeing, but has also improved inclusion and accessibility for others. In this episode Cass chats with Kerri-Lee Harding.
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10 months ago
14 minutes 45 seconds

Speak My Language
Samantha Schmidt: An inspiring journey in Parasport
In this episode of Speak My Language (Disability), Kerri-Lee Harding yarns with Samantha Schmidt, a para-athlete and proud Wakka Wakka and Gubbi Gubbi woman from Queensland. Samantha, who holds the Australian national record in women's F38 discus, shot put, and javelin, recently returned from representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Her journey in athletics, alongside her experience living with cerebral palsy, reveals the transformative power of sport and community.
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10 months ago
11 minutes 37 seconds

Speak My Language
Exploring the art of blind fishing with James Griffiths
In this episode of Speak My Language: Disability we share the story of James Griffiths, a proud Wangaaypuwan man. After becoming blind in 2005, James has become a passionate First Nations advocate for disability inclusion. James is also an avid fisher and yarns to us about the art of blind fishing.
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10 months ago
16 minutes 33 seconds

Speak My Language
‘Speak My Language: Disability’ shares stories of Indigenous Australians who are engaging in their passions while also living with a disability. Hear stories about blind fishing, the connection between art and well-being, poetry writing and more in these thoughtful chats with hosts Lowanna Grant and Kerri-Lee Harding. Each episode also offers advice about how to access relevant services, and helpful tips and hints from those who've walked the path. This series is part of an initiative funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services, led by the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW and proudly delivered in Partnership with SBS.