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Undone The PodcastFamily Tiesbuymeacoffee.com/undonethepodcastHow do family structures shape the futures of young people? In this episode we are joined by Nyasha who is a frontline worker in the family services sector. As well as Selba Gonodza- Luka, a community leader who works intergenerationally with families to repair ruptures. Together they explore the complex ways family dynamics influence youth outcomes. The conversation dives into parentification of older children, the hidden toll of migration stress and trauma, and the cultural clashes that emerge through different parenting styles. Together, we unpack how these pressures ripple through families and communities — and wh...
2025-09-0436 min
Differently BrainedDungeons and Dragons and Differently Brained (oh my!): Tabletop Roleplaying Games with Jess C Wheatley & Declan NathanYou must listen to this podcast episode before venturing forth!
Gather one and all and listen as Lachlan interviews Jess C. Wheatley and Declan Nathan about a hobby that is growing seemingly exponentially in popularity and accessibility - Dungeons and Dragons (or, more broadly, tabletop roleplaying games).
We discuss how these games have helped people to express their creativity, explore their personalities, develop social skills and provide a safe space for many neurodivergent folks.
BIOGRAPHIES:
Declan Nathan
Declan has been dealing with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD for his entire life...
2025-05-281h 13
Rock Solid PeopleKirk Watson award-winning blind sailor and surfer interviewed by Max KingKirk Watson
Award-Winning Sailor and Surfer
Kirk grew up on an island on Sydney's Northern Beaches which is an absolute haven for watersports.
Kirk loved surfing and would get out there with his mates as often as possible. As a teen, I he started losing his night vision and peripheral vision.
Kirk was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa a degenerative condition. This progressively took things from his life not just his sight, his opportunity to drive a car, his independence, confidence, bike riding, and surfing.
At this point, he got into sailing and started...
2022-05-2621 minRock Solid PeopleCassie Day founder of Carers Place Interviewed by Max KingCassie Day
Founder Director of The Carers Place
The Carers Place officially opened its doors in 2016 but has been a business idea bubbling and brewing since 2002, when Founding Director, Cassie Day’s first son, Matthew was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at 4 weeks old.
Now a young business, The Carers Place provides innovative and flexible services that support families living with chronic illness, disability and special needs. Our programs and services focus on optimal mental, physical and emotional health and wellbeing including strong connection to community, government and health services in Australia.
Cassie was a young...
2022-04-1229 minRock Solid PeopleMeredith Coote GM of Community Circles Australia interviewed by Max KingMeredith Coote
GM of Community Circles Australia
Meredith Coote has 38 years of experience in the disability, aged care, and mental health sector. Her work has focused on supporting people to make decisions and how to bring the voice of people to the center of our work, helping them live the life they choose with the support they need. She is passionate about the quality of this support and that connection and relationships are at the heart of living well, that we all need someone to take care of the little things, good company from people not paid to be wi...
2021-12-1436 minRock Solid PeopleJodi Rogers Sexologist at Birds and Bees interviewed by Max KingJodi Rogers
Sexologist, Counsellor at Birds and Bees
Jodi Rodgers is a qualified sexologist, counsellor and special education teacher.
Jodi has worked within the education and community sectors in both Australia and internationally and has extensive experience working with people with diverse neurology, across the life span.
Jodi established her private practice, Birds and Bees Pty Ltd, after 25 years of working within the education, disability and sexuality fields. Birds and Bees specialises in delivering counselling services and workshops for people with a disability with focus on sexuality, sexual health and relationships, as well a...
2021-12-0827 min
The Journey to Conscious HealthcareA Fresh Take on The Do's & Don'ts of Support Coordination with Kirsty Bonner hosted by Trevor Keen from Trevor Keen Health ServicesEpisode 3 is upon usThis weeks podcast on "The Journey to Conscious Healthcare" features Kirsty Bonner from Auscare SupportCalled...A Fresh Take on The Do's & Don'ts of Support Coordination with Kirsty BonnerToday we discuss- Kirsty’s history helping women in business- How she prevented a participant from being homeless- Mentors who have helped her- How to hit the ground running as a new support coordinator- Where to go to for information- How to navigate different working en...
2021-12-0758 minRock Solid PeopleSteve Dresler CEO and Founder of Whatabiity interviewed by Max KingSteve Dresler
CEO and Founder of Whatability
Steve was just a regular kid who grew up on a farm with a dream to play in the NRL. At 21 years with 14 surgeries behind him and 4 weeks away from achieving his goal, he damaged his ACL for the 3rd time. His career was over.
Steve had been robbed of his passion but soon fell into the disability space. He discovered the important lesson that if you can live your life and also make sure somebody else's life is okay, you will always be OK. Find out how Steve turned everything around.
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2021-11-1113 minRock Solid PeopleSean Dempsey, CEO of Plan Partners interviewed by Max KingSean Dempsey
Chief Executive Officer Plan Partners, Victoria
Sean is proud to say he is driven by achievement and progress. He likes to see hard work resulting in outcomes – "the good you do being observed in other people". I hate coming home from a day’s work not knowing what was achieved.
Before Plan Partners, Sean worked in car and home insurance claims integrating supply chains that involved a lot of travel to places like Taiwan, India, and the US trying to repair cars better and cheaper. Those days of travel feel like centuries ago now.
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2021-10-2622 minRock Solid PeopleFran Connelley, CEO of Culture and Communications interviewed by Max KingFran Connelley
CEO Culture & Communications
Fran is a communications consultant, strategic marketer, and author with over 23 years of experience across the Australian non-profit sector including 14 years working closely with disability service providers.
Fran is passionate about using marketing principles to improve the employee experience across the disability and aged care sectors. She is a dynamic, highly skilled facilitator and well known for her practical, down-to-earth approach to workplace culture and communications.
Her first book, How to Thrive Under the NDIS: A pathway to sustainability for service providers, is now in its seventh reprint. Her sec...
2021-10-1420 minRock Solid PeopleDr Guy Turnbull, Former MD of Care & Share Associates Ltd interviewed by Max KingDr Guy Turnbull
Social Entrepreneur
Dr Guy Turnbull is an award-winning, internationally recognised social entrepreneur. Highly acclaimed in his field, he has been a major figure in the co-operative and social enterprise sector since 1988.
The former managing director of Care & Share Associates Limited (CASA) – an employee owned social enterprise he helped to found in 2004.
Recent achievements and activity include:
* Developing a range of health and social care social enterprises operating in South Australia, including VIVA Mutual, a in home disability support provider inspired by Buurtzorg, the innovative Dutch model of co...
2021-10-0736 minRock Solid PeoplePeter Dempsey, CEO of Ability Tech interviewed by Max KingPeter Dempsey - CEO of Ability Tech
PETER DEMPSEY…ON HIS 3 TIPS TO LAUNCHING A BUSINESS IN THE NDIS..
Max King CEO Auscare Support interviews Peter Dempsey who is the CEO of Ability Tech.
Peter Dempsey has a proven track record of beating the odds time and time again. At the age of 4, Peter suffered a severe stroke and was given virtually zero chance of survival. While Peter beat the odds, he still had to relearn how to walk, talk and even think. “The first 15 years of my life I felt so alone, even with my p...
2021-09-2926 minRock Solid PeopleElisa James, CEO of Plan Tracker interviewed by Max King
Elisa James
Elisa is the Founder and CEO of Plan Tracker
Elisa started her management and technology career at Eastcoast Property Software including launching the business in Europe and North America. Elisa moved to the UK for a 10-year stay where she helped found ChurchWorks, an online CRM for churches and not for profits.
Returning to Australia in 2011 she focussed on family and supporting her then young son with his autism journey.
In 2016 out of her personal experience and a desire to help families like hers make sense of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, she l...
2021-09-1436 minRock Solid PeopleDevon Hamon, Founder and MD or Careview interviewed by Max KingEPISODE 13
Devon Hamon... on how Careview revolutionised the NDIS landscape.
Managing Director and Founder of Careview
Devon has a maniacal obsession for ensuring technology is available that creates better outcomes for NDIS participants and service providers.
Having worked as a technical consultant for some of Australia’s largest NDIS service providers prior to starting Careview, Devon has a unique combination of both professional and lived experience with the NDIS.
When not working Devon enjoys spending time with his wife Bec and their two children, going to the gym and relaxing at coffee shops.
https://www.careviewapp.com/
2021-08-3112 minRock Solid PeopleDanielle Bodinnar, CEO and Founder of Karista interviewed by Max KingDanielle Bodinnar
CEO and Founder of Karista
A passionate entrepreneur with an ultimate desire to solve one of Australia’s biggest problems by improving access to disability and home care services based on personalised needs. A commercially savvy leader with the proven ability to innovate, execute and deliver results.
Danielle Bodinnar, a passionate entrepreneur and mother of two, who has held senior management positions in sales, marketing, supply chain and project management in large corporations for over 20 years. She founded Karista after being inspired by the changes emerging in the healthcare industry.
Danielle has a de...
2021-08-0220 minRock Solid PeoplePeter Scutt, Founder & CEO of Mable interviewed by Max King
Peter Scutt
Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Mable
Before co-founding Mable due to the experience of his aging parents, Peter founded and directed businesses across financial services, hospitality and health and helped establish a non-profit foundation to improve educational outcomes for children in the Caribbean.
Peter is determined to ensure Mable's purpose remains unfaltering, driven by a desired to ensure individuals' have a choice over how supports them and when, and that support workers are valued and recognised for the important work they do. Peter is regularly invited by the media to discuss aged care reforms, t...
2021-07-1319 minRock Solid PeopleIsaac Harvey, President Wheels and Wheelchairs interviewed by Max KingIsaac Harvey
President of Wheels and Wheelchairs, Speaker and Mentor
Isaac Harvey, was born with a disability called limb pelvic hypo aplasia which means he has no arms and short legs he lies down to use the computer with his feet. Isaac went through the mainstream system from playgroup all the way up to sixth form where he had learning support assistants who would help him in class, write down his notes and help when he had exams.
Isaac never let his disability stop him from doing things like skiing, skydiving, tall ship sailing and more.
Isaac has become a...
2021-07-0621 minRock Solid PeopleJess Harper CEO Disability Intermediaries Australia interviewed by Max KingJess Harper
CEO - Disability Intermediaries Australia
Jess has a distinguished history of senior leadership roles within both the public and private sectors. As the former Director of Market Intermediaries at the National Disability Insurance Agency, Jess is a long-time champion of plan management and support coordination.
Jess possesses an impressive track record in strategic enterprise development and is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Jess is a leader who is deeply skilled, committed to people with disability and their families and who understands the importance and benefits that plan management and...
2021-06-3028 minRock Solid PeopleRobert Ian Bonnick, Soul Survivor interviewed by Max KingRobert Ian Bonnick
Coach, Speaker and Community Builder
Robert is an international speaker, coach, and author. He helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants to stand out by building aligned loyal communities, harnessing strategic partnerships, and leveraging branding & PR opportunities.
As a dynamic human who has overcome massive challenges in his younger life Robert is equipped with an unwavering spirit to heal and transform his community and the people who come into his orbit.
2021-06-1037 minRock Solid PeopleDeb Seldon, Sexual Assault Counselor interviewed by Max KingDeb Seldon
Founder/Director : : Treehouse Innovative Families
Debbie has been working with children, adolescents and their families for the past 12 years. She specialises in working with trauma and sexual abuse survivors across various cultural groups and religious backgrounds with the aim of breaking the abuse cycle.
Previously Debbie worked in Western Sydney as a child sexual assault counsellor and also in her own private practice ‘Ladybug Counselling‘ in Bondi Junction. At Ladybug, Debbie works from a holistic approach and uses an indirect client centred process that follows the individuals lead. When needed, she will direct the session usin...
2021-05-3124 minRock Solid PeopleSam Paior, CEO of The Growing Space interviewed by Max KingSam Paior
CEO The Growing Space
Sam has worked in the disability sector as advocate, parliamentary advisor, family educator, board member and consultant for seventeen years. Her experience crosses sensory, autism spectrum, physical as well as intellectual disabilities. She parents two young people who between them have extra disability, education and health needs, and is a strong believer in building inclusive communities for all. She is known as one of Australia's foremost experts on the NDIS.
Sam is a passionate disability advocate, and national NDIS subject matter expert, serving people with disability and their families directly as...
2021-05-2732 minRock Solid PeopleNicole Gamerov, Founder of My Care Space interviewed by Max KingNicole Gamerov FCA
Founder My Care Space
As the Founder of MyCareSpace Nicole is passionate about influencing matters which impact the fabric of society: disability, mental health, diversity, financial and social inclusion.
Her vision is to create meaningful connections for people living with a disability so they can build extraordinary lives.
Nicole lives in Sydney with her devoted husband and their 3 beautiful children. She worked in finance for almost 20 years and had built up a successful career.
In 2016, she decided to leave the corporate world to do something which would allow her to ma...
2021-05-1738 minRock Solid PeopleMathieu Bertrand, Co-founder of Like Family interviewed by Max KingMathieu Bertrand
Co-Founder of Like Family
Matt is not an everyday person. Matt is an exceptional person. When he moved he took his parents with him. Both were recovering from illnesses and he realised he needed to support them. Or at least find them a community to support their social and health needs and so "Like Family" was established.
Dynamic with an eye on work-life balance and making the world a better place Matt believes he currently has the best job in the world.
Jack of all trades, master of pretty much anything he puts his mind to...
2021-05-1040 minRock Solid PeopleSally Coddington from Disability Services Consulting interviewed by Max KingSally Coddington, MBA, CPM
Principal Consultant, Disability Services Consulting
Sally is considered a resident NDIS Wonderwoman. She packs a punch with her huge NDIS knowledge, intellect and energy. Sally has diverse experience across financial services, human services, B2B, B2C, for-profit and for purpose industries around the world. Sally is especially passionate about marketing products, services, spaces and experiences for people with a disability.
Sally is a dynamic trainer and presenter, a Certified Practicing Marketer and lecturer in Marketing at the University of Newcastle. She is a Director of the Centre for Universal Design and a past member o...
2021-05-0349 minRock Solid PeopleVanessa Geange, Support Coordinator Coach, Auscare Support Interviewed by Max KingVanessa Geange (Ness)
Support Co-ordinator Coach
Vanessa has over two decades of experience working in the disability sector. She has worked predominately for the State Government and has held a variety of positions, including Senior Policy Officer, Licensing Manager – Licensed Boarding Houses and Senior Projects Officer.
The most rewarding part of her role as a Support Coordinator with Auscare Support is being able to work with people with a disability and to witness their self-driven success.
Away from work, Vanessa enjoys going to the beach, trying to garden and spending time with her kids and pe...
2021-04-2616 minRock Solid PeopleJo McIntyre from Auscare Support interviewed by Max KingJo McIntyre
Support Coordinator Coach, Auscare Support
Jo has over 20 years of experience in the disability sector and has worked in a number of roles, including Behaviour Intervention Consultant, Complex Case Manager, Disability Services Manager, Client Services Manager, Operations Manager, Program Manager, Training Organisation Manager, Local Area Coordinator and Support Coordinator.
Jo loves to connect with the people in her community and support her clients to achieve their goals by understanding their funded supports and how to use their funding as effectively as possible to meet their needs.
In her spare time, Jo enjoys spending t...
2021-03-0839 min