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Raising Our Voices

Produced and presented by people with disabilities covering issues such as housing, discrimination, difficulties with public transport, self-advocacy and other related issues.

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39 Years On Air

Happy Birthday to us!This month we are celebrating our 39th year on airWe hear from Amanda about how the show started and talk about some of our favourite shows over the years. We take a trip down memory lane, playing music from 1987 and talk about what has changed over the 39 years, and hear from friends and supportersMUSIC on todays program was Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi, Walk Like an…

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Thank You! and Hobbies

This month we are sending out a big Thank you to all our supporters who dug deep for 3CR's Annual Radiothon, which keeps Raising Our Voices and 3CR broadcasting the voices you just won't hear elsewhere else.We reached our target thanks to you!! If you meant to donate and forgot it's not too late. Every dollar counts and goes towards a great cause - Your Community Owned and Community Run Radio…

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Radiothon 2026

Join us as we raise money for another year on 3CR!A HUGE thanks to everyone who has donated so farWe have raised $630 and are aiming to raise $900 for 3CR. Can you help?All donations over $2 are TAX deductible.No amount is too small and all are appreciated. We know how hard some people are doing. There are lots of good reasons to support community radio!If you'd like to add your support: Go to…

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IDAHOBIT DAY 2026

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and TransphobiaToday we celebrate IDAHOBIT DAY (May 17th) with the theme “At the Heart of Democracy” to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identityWe talk about why IDAHOBIT Day was created 22 years ago, and what things people can do to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ plus Communitywww.idahobit.org.auJoin us next month when we will…

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Disability Discrimination

On Today’s show Amanda, Maria, Simo, Shona and James share some of their experiences with direct and indirect discrimination, and discuss how we can stop discrimination. MUSIC on the show is The National Self Advocates Song by The OutsidersThere are Community Legal Services that specialise in Disability Discrimination.To find one close to you Check out https://clcs.org.au/legal-help/We know of the…

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International Women's Day 2026

Strong Women Coming TogetherAmanda, Janice, Maria, Janet, Maddie and Kat share their experiences of being strong Self Advocates (with a combined 150 years of disability activism between them!)Discussing how far disability rights have come and what still needs to change, how to support each other and the next generation to continue to make change happenRaising Our Voices Radio has been presenting…

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Life Experience VS Schooling Continued

In September 2025 we started a conversation about Education and Schooling.This month we continue the discussion.Education is a human right for everyone and what works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for everyone.Chris, James, Amanda, Simo, Louise, Michael, Shona and Heather talk about their experiences with education VS Life experienceSharing some of the hard things, as well as the good…

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A Safer Happier Inclusive Future For ALL

A Happier Safer Inclusive Future for ALLWith Amanda, Skye, Janet, Cameron, Michael, James, Chris and LouiseAcross the International Day of Persons with Disability (Dec 3rd) and Human Rights Day (Dec 10th) the Raising Our Voices Team interviewed Janet from the VSAN network and spoke about the work VSAN have been doing in regards to safety for people with disability including an update from the VSAN…

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EmpowerED

Skye, Chris, James, Lou and Simo are joined by Madeline, Racheal and Josh from EmpowerEDLike Raising Our Voices they amplify the voices and expertise of people with disabilities.EmpowerED are an education and advocacy team who facilitate educational programs and community events through collaboration with people with cognitive disabilitiesPlacing people with cognitive disabilities at the centre of…

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World Mental Health Day

Today’s show is about World Mental Health Day (October 10)This years theme is “Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies” Michael, Chris, Lou, Amanda, James and Simo talk about how a catastrophe or emergency can affect a persons mental health.How people can prepare for a catastrophe or an emergency and what services are there to helpMusic today is Heal the World by Michael…

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