In this episode, Associate Professor Shane Clifton from the University of Sydney comes on the podcast to talk about the many lives he led before his accident, his career as a theology lecturer and his accident that led to a spinal cord injury 14 years ago. Susan and Shane talk candidly about their journeys with faith and their disabilities and how the impact of knowing the diversity in people has shaped their outlook on what God means to each of them.Information in this episodeAssociate Professor Shane Clifton - University of Sydney:  https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/shane.clifton.htmlShaneClifton.com: https://shaneclifton.com/The Disabled God: Toward a Liberatory Theology of Disability - Nancy L Eiesland: https://www.amazon.com.au/Disabled-God-Liberatory-Theology-Disability/dp/0687108012CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode of Have The Nerve, Forrest Campbell is back to talk about his experiences finding work after he sustained his spinal cord injury in 2015 and why the role of being inclusive shouldn't be down to the applicant with the disability, it should be the employers themselves. Information in this episode:EmployAbility: https://employability.org.au/EmployAbility's Building Employer Confidence Program: https://employability.org.au/employers/building-employer-confidence-program/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode, Exercise Physiologist Alicia Payne comes on to talk about why strength training is for everyone of any ability!NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode, Exercise Physiologist Alicia Payne comes on to talk about why strength training is for everyone of any ability!NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.Hey there fellow doomscrollers! In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade Williams and Susan Wood answer the question: AITA for using a disabled stall?In what initially seems like a case a lot of us may know, of someone using the accessible stall who probably shouldn't be, we find out a bit more about OP and why they had to.What do you think?You can read the whole Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/r5uuw5/aita_for_using_a_disabled_stall/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.Hey there fellow doomscrollers! In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade Williams and Susan Wood answer the question: AITA for using a disabled stall?In what initially seems like a case a lot of us may know, of someone using the accessible stall who probably shouldn't be, we find out a bit more about OP and why they had to.What do you think?You can read the whole Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/r5uuw5/aita_for_using_a_disabled_stall/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Trigger warning, this episode speaks in detail about attempted suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, 2023 Lifeline Ambassador and public speaker, Matthew Caruana, comes on to share his story, At 16, in an attempt to end his life Matthew jumped seven storeys from a building. He survived, sustained a spinal cord injury and began a journey that would literally change his whole life.Additional information for this episode:Matthew Caruana: https://www.mattcaruana.com/Seismic Jump: https://www.seismicjump.com/Matt's Instagram @mattshares: https://www.instagram.com/mattshares/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Trigger warning, this episode speaks in detail about attempted suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, 2023 Lifeline Ambassador and public speaker, Matthew Caruana, comes on to share his story, At 16, in an attempt to end his life Matthew jumped seven storeys from a building. He survived, sustained a spinal cord injury and began a journey that would literally change his whole life.Additional information for this episode:Matthew Caruana: https://www.mattcaruana.com/Seismic Jump: https://www.seismicjump.com/Matt's Instagram @mattshares: https://www.instagram.com/mattshares/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.On this episode of Have The Nerve, Forrest Campbell comes on to talk about his observations about the lack of peer support for his wife when he sustained his spinal cord injury in 2015. He talks about how the difficulty of transitioning to a new life wasn't just felt for him, but became very real for her as well, and when they looked for genuine support it was sorely lacking.According to Carers Australia there are currently 2.65 million unpaid carers in Australia who provide 2.2 billion hours of unpaid care per year.Note: In the episode Forrest mentions that his wife is working on a peer support website for carers to access. We will update you on the progress. Information that could help you:Carers Gateway Australia: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/SCIA's Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) for family members and caregivers: https://scia.org.au/wellness-recovery-action-plan/Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen talks about what shoulder health means and why it's so important you know the right way to take care of them. NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About.In this episode Physiotherapist Colbey Van Leeuwen talks about what shoulder health means and why it's so important you know the right way to take care of them. NeuroMoves is a specialised exercise service for people with neurological conditions and physical disabilities. Our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists want to increase your independence, health and wellbeing and help you work towards your goals, no matter how big or small.If you want more information visit https://scia.org.au/neuromoves-exercise/.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

It's 2024 - A New Year, A New Start. This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade Williams and Susan Wood answer the question: WIBTA for saying my girlfriend and I aren’t going to anime expo if she has to leave Monday and I have to leave Sunday?As we read more into the predicament, we quickly find out that OP is trying to prevent his girlfriend from attending an out-of-state convention without him because of his fears and anxieties around her disability. You can read the whole Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/14133oh/wibta_for_saying_my_gf_and_i_arent_going_to_anime/ Let us know what you think! Is he the AH?CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

It's 2024 - A New Year, A New Start. This is Have The Nerve Shorts - the short episodes between the long ones where we talk about things From The Internet, you can Get To Know Your Body and there might be even Something To Think About. In this episode you are listening to Laura Burling, Jade Williams and Susan Wood answer the question: WIBTA for saying my girlfriend and I aren’t going to anime expo if she has to leave Monday and I have to leave Sunday?As we read more into the predicament, we quickly find out that OP is trying to prevent his girlfriend from attending an out-of-state convention without him because of his fears and anxieties around her disability. You can read the whole Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmItheAsshole/comments/14133oh/wibta_for_saying_my_gf_and_i_arent_going_to_anime/ Let us know what you think! Is he the AH?CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

We’ve spoken about access to large scale events such as music festivals, concerts, Susan may have mentioned something about the weird inclusion issue in running events, but what about smaller scale events like attending a play, or hang on – what if you are a playwright with a disability and you want to stage a production, what if you are a stage actor with a disability and want to perform? Do you get a fair chance?Jacqueline is the former Accessibility Manager of the Darlinghurst Theatre Company in Sydney and currently living in the UK studying her Masters in Dramagurty and Writing for Performance at Goldsmith's College at the University of London. They talk about everything from basic access for someone viewing a play to access on the stage to her thoughts on how people in the LGBTQI+ community perceive people with disabilities, and disability itself. We cover a lot, so strap in!Information in this episode:Darlinghurst Theatre Company: https://www.darlinghursttheatre.com/Ali Stroker - Actress, author singer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ali_StrokerRUH Global Impact - Disability influences a trillion dollars in disposable income?: https://www.ruhglobal.com/disability-influences-trillion-dollars-david-perez/The Dan Daws Show: https://dandawcreative.com/productions/the-dan-daw-show/Auslan with David (Instagram):  https://www.instagram.com/auslanwithdavid/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Trigger warning, this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse of people with disabilities and listen discretion is advised.In this episode of Have the Nerve Susan speaks to Jake Briggs, long time disability advocate, Managing Director of CultureConnex and host of the podcast Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs. They talk about his career as an advocate, his work in service provision, his work supporting First Nations People during the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, The Voice Referendum and the ripple affect that misinformation and lack of education has had for people with disabilities living in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas across Australia.Information in this episode:CultureConnex: https://cultureconnex.com.au/Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs: https://linktr.ee/street_rolling_cheetah Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/First Peoples Disability Network: https://fpdn.org.au/National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): https://www.ndis.gov.au/The biggest takeaways from the Disability Royal Commission after four years of hearings (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-13/disability-royal-commission-biggest-stories/102326830If you, or anyone you know, needs to speak to someone: Lifeline  13 11 1413 YARN 13 92 76Kids Helpline 1800 551 800MensLine Australia 1300 789 978Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36Headspace 1800 650 890QLife 1800 184 527CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Trigger warning, this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse of people with disabilities and listen discretion is advised.In this episode of Have the Nerve Susan speaks to Jake Briggs, long time disability advocate, Managing Director of CultureConnex and host of the podcast Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs. They talk about his career as an advocate, his work in service provision, his work supporting First Nations People during the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, The Voice Referendum and the ripple affect that misinformation and lack of education has had for people with disabilities living in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas across Australia.Information in this episode:CultureConnex: https://cultureconnex.com.au/Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs: https://linktr.ee/street_rolling_cheetah Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/First Peoples Disability Network: https://fpdn.org.au/National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): https://www.ndis.gov.au/The biggest takeaways from the Disability Royal Commission after four years of hearings (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-13/disability-royal-commission-biggest-stories/102326830If you, or anyone you know, needs to speak to someone: Lifeline  13 11 1413 YARN 13 92 76Kids Helpline 1800 551 800MensLine Australia 1300 789 978Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36Headspace 1800 650 890QLife 1800 184 527CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

Trigger warning, this episode discusses sexual and physical abuse of people with disabilities and listen discretion is advised.In this episode of Have the Nerve Susan speaks to Jake Briggs, long time disability advocate, Managing Director of CultureConnex and host of the podcast Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs. They talk about his career as an advocate, his work in service provision, his work supporting First Nations People during the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, The Voice Referendum and the ripple affect that misinformation and lack of education has had for people with disabilities living in metropolitan, regional, rural and remote areas across Australia.Information in this episode:CultureConnex: https://cultureconnex.com.au/Keep Rolling with Jake Briggs: https://linktr.ee/street_rolling_cheetah Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/First Peoples Disability Network: https://fpdn.org.au/National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): https://www.ndis.gov.au/The biggest takeaways from the Disability Royal Commission after four years of hearings (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-13/disability-royal-commission-biggest-stories/102326830If you, or anyone you know, needs to speak to someone: Lifeline  13 11 1413 YARN 13 92 76Kids Helpline 1800 551 800MensLine Australia 1300 789 978Suicide Call Back Service  1300 659 467Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36Headspace 1800 650 890QLife 1800 184 527CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

How many times a year do you think the average person with a disability, requiring products like these would need to go to the bathroom? How much does it cost?What does someone do when they can’t afford this? What happens if you are an immigrant who needs continence products and you don’t qualify for any funding at all?Edwina Spooner from Coloplast is back and we talk about the very sobering realities for a lot of people who don’t have access to a lot of funding or may not have any funding at all and the ripple effect it creates. Information in this episode:Coloplast: https://products.coloplast.com.au/Continence Foundation of Australia: https://www.continence.org.au/Parliament of Australia - Find your local Member: https://www.aph.gov.au/senators_and_members/membersHave The Nerve Episode Three - What you should know about SCI and bladder management: https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/what-you-should-know-about-sci-and-bladder-management/Have The Nerve Episode Four - What you should know about SCI and bowel management: https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/sci-and-bowel-management/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

How many times a year do you think the average person with a disability, requiring products like these would need to go to the bathroom? How much does it cost?What does someone do when they can’t afford this? What happens if you are an immigrant who needs continence products and you don’t qualify for any funding at all?Edwina Spooner from Coloplast is back and we talk about the very sobering realities for a lot of people who don’t have access to a lot of funding or may not have any funding at all and the ripple effect it creates. Information in this episode:Coloplast: https://products.coloplast.com.au/Continence Foundation of Australia: https://www.continence.org.au/Parliament of Australia - Find your local Member: https://www.aph.gov.au/senators_and_members/membersHave The Nerve Episode Three - What you should know about SCI and bladder management: https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/what-you-should-know-about-sci-and-bladder-management/Have The Nerve Episode Four - What you should know about SCI and bowel management: https://scia.org.au/resource-hub/sci-and-bowel-management/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.

It's getting into the warmer seasons now and when the weather gets warmer people like to go out more. Senior Community Services Coordinator Laura Burling and Representative Advocate Jade Williams talk with Susan about what a Companion Card is, why they are important and they talk about why more people should understand the meticulous planning behind going to even the most simple of social situations for most people with disabilities. Information in this episode:National Companion Card (Australia wide): https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/program-services/for-people-with-disability/national-companion-cardSCIA Representative Advocacy: https://scia.org.au/advocacy-policy/SCIA Support Coordination: https://scia.org.au/ndis-support-coordination/CreditsThis episode has been written, produced and edited by Susan Wood. Logo art by Cobie Ann Moore.Spinal Cord Injuries Australia is a for-purpose organisation that supports people with a spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions. For more information about our supports and services, visit our Resource Hub at https://bit.ly/ResourceHubSCIA.