S2 Episode 4
The importance of self-advocacy for people with disability

In this episode we will learn how HAVEN (Have A Voice and Empower Network) is promoting self-advocacy for its participants. HAVEN helps participants discover their voice and the confidence to use it. Vicky Chen, Practice Specialist – Rights and Advocacy, will discuss the fundamentals of advocacy including learning the skills to speak up, make a complaint, or write a change proposal HAVEN member, Rory will share about his involvement with HAVEN and the outcome of his advocacy success. 

S2 Episode 3
Finding independence with Supported Independent Living (SIL)

In this episode, Stephanie shares her experience of moving into a new Supported Independent Living home. She speaks about her hobbies, the support she receives and some of her future goals. We also hear from Multicap Regional Manager, Kellie Sentinella to learn more about living options for people with disability. Listen to the full episode to hear more from Stephanie and Kellie.

S2 Episode 2
The power of expression and finding a creative outlet

Monte Lupo Art Studio was named after the pottery town Montelupo Fiorentino, where many hands help to collaboratively make brightly coloured, boldly designed pottery pieces, and that’s exactly what happens at the Monte Lupo Studio. Numerous talented artists with disability help create the ceramics the studio has become famous for. Listen as General Manager of Creative Arts at Multicap, Fiona Haynes, studio supported employee, Nathan Peters and art studio workshop volunteer, Fiona Sennett discuss the power of expression and how finding a creative outlet at Monte Lupo Arts Studio has changed their lives.

S2 Episode 1
After 4 Melbourne

In this episode, After 4 Program Lead, Greg and participants share insights on the Multicap Melbourne’s After 4 program. After choosing what to cook together participants split into teams and take responsibility for tasks such as shopping, cooking or cleaning with everyone coming to share the meal together once it’s prepared. Listen to the full episode to hear more about this incredible social group.                      

Episode 8
Madeleine shares insights about the life of her daughter Lara

In line with the theme of International Day of People with Disability (3 December), Madeleine discusses ways to make the world better for people with disability, including inclusiveness, opportunities, and normalising involvement. Madeline highlights the need to advocate for upcoming leaders within the disability cohort, and the importance of programs like the Queensland Disability Network Emerging Leaders program.                                      

Episode 7
Nick reveals how support coordination changes lives

Allinto support coordinator, Nick Ivanovic, explains how he helps people living with disability navigate the complexities of the NDIS.

Episode 6
The importance of creating employment opportunities for people with disability

Multicap Employment Pathways Manager, Bec Lowther, shares her expert insights into employment opportunities for people living with disability. 

Episode 5
Mitch shares his emotional coming out story and discusses celebrating pride month

In this episode, Mitch, an award-winning supported employee and talented barista at Monte Lupo Cafe, shares his moving coming out story, and the secrets of being authentic to yourself.

Episode 4
Trent shares his research and expertise on Prader-Willi Syndrome

In this episode, Multicap Group Research Lead, Trent, shares his research and expertise on Prader-Willi Syndrome. Listen to the full episode to hear more from Trent.

Episode 3
Liam reaches goals through self-advocacy

In this episode, Liam shares his journey exploring self-advocacy and how his experience has led to achieving more confidence and the ability to speak up for himself. Listen to the full episode to hear more from Liam.

Episode 2
From math student to fantasy author

In this episode, our guest is John: a numbers man turned author. Formerly a university math student, he shares his experience of self-publishing his first book: The Klazziah Chronicles: Lupin’s Gold. Now available for purchase on Amazon, his family are extremely proud of his accomplishment, and he has now turned his focus to penning book two in the three-part series.

Episode 1
Jess and Michelle pursue their dreams

In this episode, Jess and Michelle share their experience working at Multicap’s employment business, Monte Lupo Café. Jess was promoted to Job Coach and now supports other assisted employees to develop their retail assistant and barista skills. Michelle is studying store management and business online to achieve her goal of one day managing her own café.