‘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.
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.
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.
