This month we're talking about how neurodivergence is being politicised with two advocates for autistic people. In Part 1, co-hosts C Moore and Craig Wallace talk to Yenn Purkis, an advocate who is also an author, presenter and PhD candidate about changing perceptions of neurodivergence, autistic pride and the complexity of the disability community.

https://yennpurkis.com/

Look out for Part 2 with advocate Jarad McLoughlin.

This is a bonus mini-episode recorded on Friday 24 April in response to Minister Butler's speech to the National Press Club about changes to the NDIS. Co-hosts C Moore and Craig Wallace speak to disability advocate Sam Connor about what changes the Government has proposed to the NDIS, what she's worried about, how she is fighting back and what you can do to by way of activism.

Every Australia Counts https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/ and https://www.facebook.com/everyaustraliancounts/

Disable People Against Cuts (Australia) https://www.disabledpeopleagainstcuts.com/

PWDA's Reasonable. Necessary. Ordinary. campaign https://pwd.org.au/disability-rights/stopNDIScuts/

Contact your Federal MP https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Contacting_Senators_and_Members

Senator Jordan Steele-John https://greens.org.au/wa/person/jordon-steele-john and https://www.aph.gov.au/Senators_and_Members/Parliamentarian?MPID=250156

This page has links to information about Thriving Kids consultation in your state or territory: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/thriving-kids/thriving-kids-service-design-engagement-and-consultation

This episode was recorded on Friday 27 March.

In this month's episode we're talking about voice organisations and why we need them to be strong amidst a lot of white noise, disruption and identity politics. Co-hosts Craig and Sarah talk to our guests about elevating lived experience, strategies for getting your message across and how to balance competing views and demands on voice organisations.

Our guests are Corinne Dobson from ACT Shelter and Josh Anlezark from Meridian.