People with disabilities from culturally diverse communities sharing practical tips about living well. Listen to our content sorted by language at speakmylanguage.com.au The Speak My Language (Disability) program involves people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and other guest speakers, sharing practical tips and resources to support living well with a disability. Speak My Language (Disability) is funded by Commonwealth Department of Social Services and is proudly delivered via an historic partnership between all State and Territory Ethnic and Multicultural Communities‘ Councils across Australia.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
यह कहानी बताती है कि कैसे ड्राइविंग कौशल कहानीकार को स्वतंत्र बनाता है। कहानीकार ने ड्राइविंग के लिए अपने जुनून के बारे में बात की है और ड्राइविंग कौशल सीखने की पहल की है। उसने यह विकल्प अपने दम पर चुना है। उसने अपने साथी के समर्थन से विक्टोरिया में पूर्ण लाइसेंस प्राप्त करने की प्रक्रिया का पता लगाया है। वह ऑनलाइन प्लेटफार्मों से परिचित हो गई है और खुद से VicRoads वेबसाइट पर अपने शिक्षार्थी कंप्यूटर परीक्षण बुक किया है. प्रतिभा ने कहा कि उसने पहले प्रयास में अपना शिक्षार्थी कंप्यूटर परीक्षण पास कर लिया है। उसने उल्लेख किया है कि खतरे के परीक्षण का प्रयास करने से पहले, उसने इस परीक्षण का प्रयास करने के तरीके पर कुछ विचार प्राप्त करने के लिए यूट्यूब वीडियो देखे हैं और उसने उस परीक्षा को पास कर लिया है और कुछ ड्राइविंग सबक के बाद अपना अंतिम ड्राइविंग टेस्ट बुक किया है, और एक बार में भी क्लियर किया है। उसने कहा कि वह खुश है कि उसने अपना लक्ष्य हासिल कर लिया है और उसकी ड्राइविंग ने उसके जीवन को आसान बना दिया क्योंकि वह खानपान का व्यवसाय कर रही है। वह अपने जीवन का आनंद ले रही है और ड्राइविंग कौशल सीखने के बाद अच्छी तरह से रह रही है।
About the storyteller
कहानीकार ने अपनी कहानी के बारे में बात की है कि कैसे ड्राइविंग ने उनके जीवन को आसान और आनंदित बना दिया। प्रतिभा ने अपने समर्पण, जुनून और जरूरतों के कारण ड्राइविंग कौशल सीखा है। प्रतिभा ने कहा कि उन्हें अपने साथी से समर्थन मिला है। उसने कहा कि कार चलाने का मेरा पहला अनुभव न केवल सीखने वाला था, बल्कि खुशी, खुशी और उत्साह का समय भी था। इसने अधिक रोमांचक और सुखद चीजों की कोशिश करने का मार्ग प्रशस्त किया। प्रतिभा ने कहा कि वह अधिक सामाजिककरण कर सकती है और उसने अपने समुदाय के भीतर कई अच्छे दोस्त बनाए हैं।
(This story illustrates how driving skills make the storyteller independent. The storyteller has talked about her passion for driving and took the initiative to learn this skill. She has made this choice on her own. She has explored the procedure to get a full license in Victoria with the support of her partner. She has gotten familiar with the online platforms and booked her learner computer test on the VicRoads website by herself. The storyteller said she has cleared her learner computer test on the first attempt. She has mentioned that before attempting the hazard test, she watched youtube videos to get some ideas on how to attempt this test and she has cleared that exam and booked her final driving test after a few driving lessons, and also cleared in one go. She said she is glad that she has achieved her goal and being able to drive has made her life easy because she works in a catering business. She is enjoying her life and living well after learning how to drive.
About the storyteller
The storyteller has talked about her story of how driving made her life easy and joyful. Motivated by her dedication, passion, and needs, she learnt to drive with support from her partner. She said her first experience of driving a car was not only a learning one but also a time of joy, happiness, and excitement. It paved the way to trying more exciting and pleasurable things. The storyteller said she can socialise more and has made many good friends within her community.
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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
यह कहानी उन लोगों का समर्थन करने के लिए विजन ऑस्ट्रेलिया द्वारा प्रदान की गई सुलभ पुस्तकालय सेवाओं के बारे में बात करती है जिनके पास प्रिंट, अवधारणात्मक या दृश्य प्रकार की विकलांगता है। यह मंच ज्ञान प्राप्त करने, समुदाय के भीतर जुड़ने और रोजगार प्राप्त करने की गुंजाइश प्रदान करता है।
About the guest speaker
अनुष्का Vision Australia (विजन ऑस्ट्रेलिया) के ग्राहक सेवा विभाग में काम करती है और हमें Vision Australia (विजन ऑस्ट्रेलिया) द्वारा प्रदान की जाने वाली विभिन्न सुलभ और समावेशी सेवाओं के बारे में बताती है
(This story talks about accessible library services provided by Vision Australia to support people who have print, perceptual or visual kind of disability. This platform provides scope to gain knowledge, connect within the community and gain employment.
About the guest speaker
Anushka works in client services department of vision australia and tells us about the various accessible and inclusive services provided by vision australia
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
在這次採訪中，來自 Oriental Care （東方關愛）的特邀嘉賓 Chelsea 详细介绍了歡迎殘障人士參與的活動及無障礙活動空間。東方關愛除了在飲茶餐廳安排每週一次的社交聚會，還組織駕車一日遊、生日慶祝和傳統節日慶祝等活動，以便人們建立友誼並找到歸屬感。殘障人士還可以通過社區英語課程、書法興趣班、社交舞蹈等興趣工作坊來學習新技能。
這次採訪中，我们分享了华人社区中具有包容性及文化相關性的各种活动，欢迎收听了解详情。
About the guest speaker
特邀嘉賓陳瑋青Chelsea，是東方關愛機構的活動部經理。憑著多年在東方關愛舉辦活動的經驗，Chelsea為布里斯班華語社區安排各式有益身心的文娛活動。在訪談中她會為我們介紹活動詳情。猜猜街坊們最喜愛的是哪個？
(In this interview, guest speaker Chelsea from Oriental Care highlights disability accessible venues and activities that promote social inclusion. Oriental Care organises gatherings at a yumcha restaurant, seasonal day trips, birthday celebrations and participation in traditional festivals so people can make and maintain friendships. People with disabilities also get to learn new skills through activities like community English classes, and workshops teaching interests like calligraphy or social dancing. This interview shares examples of inclusive activities and events that support inclusion and community participation in a culturally relevant way.
About the guest speaker
Chelsea Chen is the event manager from Oriental Care. She has extensive experience in organising social events for the Chinese-speaking community in Brisbane for Oriental Care. She will share valuable information from event types available to clients' favourite part of the events.
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Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Ana María Román era una atleta, pero paró durante varios años su vida activa a causa de su enfermedad, Guillain-Barré. Encontró en el yoga y en el remo en tabla de surfing un escape, una nueva razón de vida para construir confianza y nuevas relaciones. Ella compartirá un poco de su historia para alentar a las personas con alguna discapacidad a encontrar algo significativo.
About the storyteller
Ana Maria Román es una Psicóloga que disfruta del yoga y el remo en table de surfing como terapia para volver a conectar con las personas y aprender a mejorar su salud. Ha estado sufriendo una enfermedad crónica en la que tuvo que volver a aprender a respirar, caminar y comer. Estuvo aislada por COVID19, pero descubrió que el yoga está mejorando su confianza en sí misma y su salud.
(Ana Maria Roman was an athlete, but she stopped for several years after developing Guillain-Barre syndrome. Eventually, yoga and paddle boarding became her escape, and a new reason for living by allowing her to build confidence and new relationships. She will share a little bit of her story to encourage people with a disability to find a meaningful hobby.
About the storyteller
Ana Maria Roman is a Psychologist who enjoys yoga and paddle boarding to connect again with people and learn how to improve her health. As a result of a chronic illness, she had to learn how to breathe, walk and eat again. She was isolated for COVID19, but she discovered that yoga is improving her self-confidence and her health.
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Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
''यती माया सोल्टी ज्यू सानुलाई गर्छु
तिमी मेरो सोल्टी ज्यू नभए मै मर्छु ''
गोपीको यो गीतले उनको गीत गाउने क्षमताको मापन गर्छ । लनचेस्टनको नेपाली समुदायमा गोपी राई एक गायकका रूपमा चिनिन्छन् उनको राम्रो गीत गाउने क्षमता देखेर गोपीलाई नेपाली समुदायले आयोजना गर्नै कार्यक्रममा गीत गाउनका लागि अफर आउन थाल्यो । त्यसरी नेपाली सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रममा गोपीको माग बढ्न थालेपछि साथीभाइ र घर परिवारले पनि उनलाई हौ सल्ला दिन थाले । उनी भन्छिन्, ''मैले कार्यक्रम स्टेजमा गएर गीत गाउँदा गीत गाउन पटक पटक अफर आउँथ्यो । उनका गीतमा जम्नेहरूको जमात पनि ठुलै हुन्थ्यो ।''
तर, अहिले उनी सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रममा सहभागी हुन छाडेकी छन् । किनकि उनले आफ्नो सङ्गीतलाई अझ राम्रो बनाउने प्रयासमा छिन् । हामी उनको घर पुग्दा आफै गीत गुनगुनाइ रहेकी थिइन् । हामीसँगको भेटमा उनले भनिन् ''म सबै प्रकारका नेपाली गीतहरू गाउन सक्छु । अहिले त युट्युबबाट सुनेर पनि मैले मेरो सङ्गीतलाई अझ राम्रो बनाउँदै लगेको छु ।''
त्यसो त उनले सङ्गीतको कुनै कक्षा लिएकी छैनन् । आफ्नै प्रयासले उनलाई सङ्गीतमा सफलता मिल्दै लगेको छ । उनी भन्छिन् हामी अपाँगता भएका मानिसहरूले केही न केही गर्नै प्रयास गर्नुपर्छ । समाजमा हामीलाई हेर्नै दृष्टिकोणमा परिवर्तन ल्याउनु पर्छ । हामी अपाङ्ग भए पनि फरक क्षमता भएका अन्य व्यक्तिजस्तै हौँ ।
मेरो मूल्याङ्कन आफै गर्नुभन्दा पनि म मेरो स्वर परीक्षण गराउने सोचमा छु । तर कहाँ गएर स्वर परीक्षण गराउने मेसो पाएको छैन गोपीले भनिन्न, ''मलाइ मेरो सङ्गीतमा साथ दिने सहयोगी हातहरूको खाँचो छ ।"
About the storyteller
तास्मानियाको लनचेस्टन निवासी गोपी राई नेपाली भासी भुटानी हुन् । उनले जन्मदै दुवै आँखा गुमाएकी छिन् । तै पनि उनले पढाइ लाई निरन्तरता दिइन् । पढ्दा पढ्दै उनी गीत सङ्गीतमा पनि रुचि राख्न थालिन् । उनको गीतप्रतिको लगावले गीतमै भविष्य खोजिरहेकी छन् ।
(Yeti Maya Soltee Jyu Sanulai Garchhu
Timi Mero Soltee Jyu Nabhaye Mai Marchhu
This song measures the singing ability of Gopi. She is well known as a singers amongst the Nepali Australian community in Launceston. When others recognised her ability to sing well, Gopi was offered to sing in the programmes organised by her local Nepali community. As the demand for Gopi grew in Nepali cultural programmes, her friends and family also encouraged her. "As I started singing on stages, I started getting singing offers. And crowds were huge during the programmes," she says.
However, she has stopped participating in public programmes. Now, she is trying to hone her musical skills. When we arrived to interview her, she was humming to herself. "I can sing all types of songs. I am honing my musical skills by listening to the music on YouTube," she said during our interview.
Although, Gopi has not taken any formal classes of music, she is getting success in music through her own efforts. She says people with disability should try to pursue their interests. "We need to change society's perception towards us. Despite our disability, we are like other people with different abilities," she says.
"I am planning to get my vocals tested rather than trying to judge myself. But I am not aware where to go to get tested. I need support for my music," Gopi says.
About the storyteller
Resident of Launceston, Tasmania, Gopi Rai is a Nepali language speaking Bhutanese. Gopi was born blind but this did not impact her ability to study. Along with her studies, she became interested in music. Her passion for music is now shaping her future ambitions.
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Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
. اوداستان خودش را در مورد کم بینایی وعشق به شعر می گوید
. برای یادگیری زبان انگلیسی وخواندن اشعار اگلیسی به کالج رفته و تا ۴رتبه بالا میرود و موفق به ترجمه اشعار شکسپیر می شود.
انها را با دوستان در میان گذاشته و رویش می دهد و ارتباط بر قرار می کند.
About the storyteller
مهدی، زودرس به دنیا آمده. او فقط با یک چشم که ان هم کم بینایی دارد، زندگی می کند. بنابراین ، خواندن و نوشتن چالش برانگیز بوده است با این حال عاشق شعر هست
(Mehdi was born premature and has impaired vision. Mehdi loves poetry, in particular Shakespeare's poetry. He decided to learn English in order to enjoy and translate these poems into Persian. He enrolled in TAFE English courses and has made it to Level 4 qualifications. As a result, he has succeeded in translating Shakespeare's poems.
Mehdi sends the translated poems to his friends for editing and feedback. Then he calls his friends to have a chat about the meaning of the poem. Finally, he shares them with the Persian community, wherever he can.
About the storyteller
Mehdi was born premature and has impaired vision. His love of poetry inspired him to find ways to read, write and enjoy the beauty of language.
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
En el programa de hoy estaremos hablando con Oriana Azevedo, una chilena que se encarga de desarrollar estrategias para la gestión de servicios multiculturales en la State Library of NSW.
No importa su territorio o estado, usted siempre encontrará una biblioteca que puede visitar en persona o en línea. Usted puede hablar con el personal de su biblioteca pública y averiguar que programas ofrecen, o que programas le ofrecen su biblioteca estatal. Al visitar estas bibliotecas podrán disfrutar de un lugar accesible y con una amplia variedad de herramientas que contribuye a la inclusion.
State Library of NSW - Access and Inclusion Information
About the guest speaker
Oriana Azevedo es una chilena viviendo en NSW que se encarga de desarrollar estrategias para la gestión de servicios multiculturales, asesorar sobre el manejo de las colecciones de lenguas comunitarias y material de ESL y su mantenimiento, circulación, evaluación y promoción. También asesorará sobre cualquier asunto relacionado con la compra cooperativa para colecciones multiculturales. El trabajo de Oriana también incluye investigar y recomendar tecnologías que mejoran el acceso a colecciones multiculturales. Oriana se inclina por el Arte y la cultura la educación y los derechos humanos.
(In today's program we will be speaking with Oriana Azevedo, a Chilean who is in charge of developing strategies for the management of multicultural services at the State Library of NSW.
No matter your territory or state, you will always find a library that you can visit in person or online. You can talk to the staff at your public library and find out what programs they offer, or what programs your state library offers you. By visiting these libraries you will be able to enjoy an accessible place with a wide variety of tools that contribute to inclusion.
State Library of NSW - Access and Inclusion Information
About the guest speaker
Oriana Azevedo is a Chilean living in NSW who is in charge of developing strategies for the management of multicultural services, advising on the management of collections of community languages and ESL material and their maintenance, circulation, evaluation and promotion. She also advises on any matters related to cooperative buying for multicultural collections. Oriana's work also includes researching and recommending technologies that improve access to multicultural collections. Oriana is inclined towards art and culture, education and human rights.
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
यह कहानी दिखाती है कि कोई भी ऑस्ट्रेलिया में स्वतंत्रता प्राप्त करने के लिए विकल्प कैसे बना सकता है और समर्थन पा सकता है। आज के कहानीकार संभावित सेवाओं और संस्थानों के बारे में बात करते हैं जिन्होंने उन्हें काम के अवसरों को प्राप्त करने, स्वतंत्र रूप से रहने और जीवन का पूरा आनंद लेने में मदद की।
About the storyteller
हमारे कहानीकार को यात्रा करना, स्वादिष्ट केक सेंकना, खाना बनाना और सुंदर चित्रों को पेंट करना पसंद है, जहां भी वह जाती है, एक सकारात्मक स्थान बनाती है। वह लगातार अपने शौक में खुद को संलग्न करती है और अपने दोस्तों और परिवार के साथ जुड़े रहना पसंद करती है, जिन्होंने अपनी यात्रा के दौरान सकारात्मक और खुश रहने के लिए उसका समर्थन किया है।
(This story illustrates how one can make choices and find support to gain independence in Australia. Today's storyteller talks about potential services and institutions that supported her to gain work opportunities, live independently and enjoy life to the fullest.
About the storyteller
Our storyteller loves to travel, bake, cook and draw, creating a positive space wherever she goes. She constantly engages herself in her hobbies and loves to stay connected with her friends and family who have supported her to stay positive and happy throughout her journey.
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Konugum Order of Australia Madalyasi sahibi, basarili bir paralimpik atlet olmanin yanisira Victoria’da bir engelli hizmet ve destek kuruluşunda yöneticilik yapan Nazim Erdem. Bu soyleside Nazim, Practice Leader olarak gorev yaptigi Australian Quadriplegic Association da (AQA) engellilerinin toplum icersinde aktif bir sekilde yer alip, bagimsiz hareket edebilmelerine yardimci olan mevcut servislerden ve bireylerin bunlardan nasil yararlanabilecekleri ile ilgili herkese cok yararli olabilecel bilgiler paylasmaktir.
About the guest speaker
Tekerlekli bir Paralimpik olan Nazim Erdem (Naz), Turkiyede dogmus cok kucuk yaslardan sonra ailesiyle birlikte Avustralya'ya göç etmistir. 20 yaşında, sığ bir suya atladigi icin kuadriplegik (dört uzvun da felc olmasi) olmustir. Nazim Erdem su an Avustralya Quadriplegic Association'da (AQA) Practice Leader olarak çalışıyor ve yaralanmalar, hastalıklar ve diğer olaylar nedeniyle hayatları etkilenen insanlara, yaşamın her alanına katılmaları ve katkıda bulunmaları için destek saglamaktadir. Nazim, gecirdigi kazadan sonra omurilik yaralanması rehabilitasyonu sirasinda tanistigi bu kuruma birkaç yıl sonra, 1997'de calisan olarak katılmistir.
(Today's guest speaker is Nazim Erdem, who is the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal, a successful Paralympic athlete and is a team leader in a disability service and support organisation in Victoria. In this interview, Nazim shares information and services offered by the Australian Quadriplegic Association (AQA), where he works as a Practice Leader. This information can be very useful to everyone involved in the disability community and gives insight into how individuals can benefit from existing services that help them act independently.
About the guest speaker
A Paralympian on wheels, Nazim Erdem (Naz) was born in Turkey and later migrated to Australia with his family. He became quadriplegic (a person affected by paralysis of all four limbs) at the age of 20 after diving off a pier into shallow water. Nazim Erdem now works as Practice Leader at the Australian Quadriplegic Association (AQA), a member-based not-for-profit organisation. For more than 30 years, they have resourced people whose lives have been disrupted by injuries, illnesses, and other events, to participate in all aspects of life fully. Nazim joined AQA in 1997, a few years after being introduced to the organisation via the support he himself received after sustaining a spinal cord injury from diving into shallow water.
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
كيف نستلهم الحكمة من التقاليد والقناعات الراسخة لجعل الجاليات المتعددة الثقافات أكثر انفتاحاً وتقبلاً للجميع بما فيهم الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة؟ في هذه المقابلة، تحدّثنا سلوى عن مساهمتها مع متطوعين آخرين في تعزيز العلاقات الاجتماعية ونشر التوعية حول الخدمات للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة المتوفرة في أستراليا عبر العمل التطوعي مع كنيسة مار الياس St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church SA
About the guest speaker
تشارك سلوى وردة مدبك كمتطوّعة مع رعية كنيسة مار الياس الإنطاكية الأرثودكسية في أدلايد بجنوب أستراليا في تقديم برنامج الروابط الثقافية والإعاقة Cultural Connections in Disability
بدأت الكنيسة بتقديم هذا البرنامج في سنة 2020 بالتعاون مع جمعيات أخرى وبإشراف مجلس التنوع الثقافي في جنوب أستراليا Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia
يهدف البرنامج لدعم الأفراد من ذوي الإعاقة ولنشر التوعية حول الخدمات المتوفرة لهم ولجميع سكان جنوب أستراليا.
(How can we draw wisdom from deep-rooted traditions and convictions to make multicultural communities more open and accepting of all, including people with disabilities? In this interview, Salwa speaks about her contribution with other volunteers to strengthening social connections and spreading awareness about services for people with disabilities available in Australia by volunteering with St Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church SA.
About the guest speaker
Salwa Wardeh Madbek works as a volunteer with the Parish of St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church in Adelaide, South Australia through the program Cultural Connections in Disability. The Church started offering this program in 2020 together with other community organisations and under the leadership of the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia. The program aims to raise awareness about services available to the South Australian community including people with disabilities.
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