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 Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Desde hace unos meses hago parte de la familia Speak My Language, y ha sido una experiencia muy linda porque he tenido la oportunidad de hablar con personas que de una u otra manera están involucradas con la palabra ¨discapacidad.¨ Todos ellos han compartido únicas historias y únicas formas de comunicar esas historias.
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For a few months, I have been part of the Speak My Language family, and it has been an enriching experience because I have had the opportunity to chat with people who live with a disability as well as other guest speakers. They have all shared unique stories and unique ways to communicate those stories.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Một trong những bí quyết để sống vui vẻ và tận hưởng cuộc sống, đó là xây dựng một mạng lưới hỗ trợ mạnh mẽ giữa những người có cùng chí hướng. Đối với người khuyết tật với nguồn gốc văn hoá đa dạng, điều này có nghĩa là họ sẽ vui vẻ nếu tìm đến với những người hiểu biết nền văn hóa độc đáo và kinh nghiệm sống của họ.
Cô Thi Phương là một người tị nạn Việt Nam, đã vượt biên đến Úc từ hơn 30 năm trước trên một chiếc xe lăn. Cô tham gia nhóm thân hữu khuyết tật tại Diversity and Disability Alliance (DDA), một tổ chức dành cho người khuyết tật có nguồn gốc sắc tộc.
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One of the secrets to living well and enjoying life is to build a strong support network among like-minded people. For people with disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds, this means they will be happy to reach out to people who know their unique culture and life experiences.
Ms. Thi Phuong is a Vietnamese refugee who crossed the border to Australia more than 30 years ago in a wheelchair. She gained support from the Diversity and Disability Alliance (DDA), an organisation for people with disabilities from ethnic backgrounds.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Cette semaine, nous nous entretenons avec la directrice de la stratégie et de l'engagement de Libraries Tasmania, Anita Planchon, pour parler de l'accès à la bibliothèque aux personnes handicapées et comment elles peuvent tirer le meilleur parti des ressources disponibles. Les missions de la bibliothèque vont au-delà du simple prêt de livres: on peut par exemple accéder à de nombreuses ressources en ligne depuis chez soi ou participer au club de lecture. La bibliothèque aspire à être un espace inclusif permettant aux gens d'échanger, d'apprendre et de développer des compétences relationnelles.
About the guest speaker
Anita Planchon est une haute fonctionnaire du gouvernement actuellement Directrice de la Stratégie et de l'Engagement de Librairies Tasmanie. Elle a été diplomate pendant 18 ans en Asie-Pacifique et a travaillé en tant que traductrice certifiée NAATI du français vers l’anglais. Ses compétences et intérêts se concentrent sur le leadership et la gestion stratégiques, l'élaboration et l'analyse de politiques de haut niveau, le plaidoyer, l'engagement des parties prenantes et la communication.
(This week, we sit down with Libraries Tasmania's Director of Strategy and Engagement, Anita Planchon, to talk about library access for people with disabilities and how they can make the most of the resources available. The library's mission goes beyond the simple loan of books; for example, you can access many online resources from home or participate in their book club. The library aspires to be an inclusive space for people to exchange, learn and develop relationship skills.
About the guest speaker
Anita Planchon is a senior government official currently working as the Director of Strategy and Engagement at Libraries Tasmania. She was a diplomat for 18 years in Asia-Pacific and worked as a certified NAATI translator from French to English. Her skills and interests focus on strategic leadership and management, high-level policy development and analysis, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and communication.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
一切从英文开始！
本集请来的嘉宾，会为我们分享一个免费的成人移民英文课程(AMEP)。英文是澳洲的官方语言，对移民人士来说，学好英文有如打开通道之门。残疾的移民人士亦可以透过成人移民英文课程，无障碍地学好英文。这不但能提升他们的英文表达及沟通技巧，更能在学习英文的过程中认识更多人，扩阔社交圈子，及加强就业技能及自立能力, 令他们可以在澳洲生活得更好
您可以访问以下的网站来了解更多有关成人英语课程的资料：
墨尔本理工的成人英语课程：
http://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/sem/adult-migrant-english-program-amep/
Tel: 92691400
在墨尔本的成人英语课程:
https://www.melbourneamep.com.au/
在澳洲各洲及领地的成人英语课程：
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/settling-in-australia/amep/about-the-program
About the guest speaker
梁宇丽现职于墨尔本理工，担任职业规划辅导员，为就读 AMEP 成人英语课程的新移民学生提供辅导及帮助。她亦是一位资深的教育和就业规划辅导的专业人士，为不同小区和文化的人士制定职业目标和规划未来的发展方向。
(It all starts with English!
In this interview, our guest speaker will talk about a free, inclusive and accessible Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). In Australia, being able to communicate in English is very important for migrants and those with disability. The program gives learners an opportunity to improve their English skills, extend social networks and prepare for the job market, which ultimately allows them to live their best life in Australia.
You can visit the following websites to learn more about adult English courses.
Information about AMEP in the Melbourne Polytechnic:
www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/sem/adult-migrant-english-program-amep/
Tel: 92691400
Information about AMEP in Melbourne:
https://www.melbourneamep.com.au/
Information of AMEP in Australia:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/settling-in-australia/amep/about-the-program
About the guest speaker
Yuli Liang is a Pathway Guidance Officer at the Melbourne Polytechnic. She provides support to new migrant students in their AMEP English course learning journey. She is also an experienced professional in providing education and employment pathways counselling to people from diverse communities.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
透過學習不同的語言，不但能令我們了解到語言背後的歷史和文化，也可以加強與其人民的溝通，甚至提昇工作技能。本集Charmaine 請來維州公立語言學校的區域主任 Kerry Law, 為我們介紹其多元的語言課程。維州公立語言學校是一所政府的語言學校，在墨爾本有四十多所分校，為學生提供政府認可的不同的語言訓練。訪問內Kerry 分享了維州公立語言學校為殘疾的學生作出相關的支援及輔助，令他們可以有效及愉快地學習語言。
維州公立語言學校的網址： http://www.vsl.vic.edu.au
聯絡電話: 0394740500
About the guest speaker
Kerry早在1987 年隨家人從香港移民到澳洲。儘管早期在中學上課時，在英語語言學習中遇到不少挑戰和困難，最後Kerry於 1996 年以優異的成績完成了教學和教育學士。Kerry 於 1997 年開始了她的教學生涯，作為中文和音樂小學教師。她參與了 DET（教育部）和語言協會眾多的教育研究和項目，使她擔任不同的角色，不僅是Doncaster Gardens小學和VSL的中文老師、教育學術和中文系主任，以及 DET 亞洲研究維州東區主任。 Kerry 目前是維州公立語言學校區域經理之一，負責管理四個校區，致力為學前至 12 年級學生提供超過 15 種語言學習課程。
(When learning a new language, learners can acquire not only knowledge about its history and culture, but also communication skills which are beneficial to future job search. In this episode, Charmaine has invited Ms Kerry Law, the area manager of the Victorian School of Languages (VSL) to tell us about the inclusive language programs in VSL. VSL is a mainstream government school with more than forty campuses in Victoria offering different languages training to students. Kerry also shares with us how VSL assists students with disability, enabling them an effective and happy learning journey.
Website of the Victorian School of Languages: http://www.vsl.vic.edu.au
Tel: 0394740500
About the guest speaker
Kerry migrated from Hong Kong to Australia with her family in 1987. Despite all the challenges and difficulties she completed with high distinctions from Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Education in 1996. Kerry began her teaching career in 1997 as the Chinese language and a general music teacher at primary schools. Her involvement in numerous educational research and projects with DET (Department of Education) and languages associations lead her into different roles, not only as a Chinese teacher at Doncaster Gardens Primary School and the Victorian School of Languages, a Professional Learning Team Coordinator and Chinese faculty coordinator for VSL Area East 1, as well as the DET Eastern Metropolitan Region Studies of Asia Network Leader. Kerry currently is one of the Victorian School of Languages Area Managers who manages four campuses with over 15 languages offered for Foundation to Year 12 students.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Tại sao bạn quan tâm đến các khoá học cấp cứu tâm thần tại địa phương? Những người sống chung với sự khuyết tật thường cảm thấy tinh thần bị ảnh hưởng vì sự cách ly với xã hội, ngay cả ở những người vốn có tinh thần vô cùng lạc quan, điều này càng trầm trọng hơn khi phải trải qua sự phong toả kéo dài vì đại dịch. Đó là lúc bạn nên tìm đến những khoá học Cấp cứu Tâm thần của Bộ Y tế để tìm hiểu những dấu hiệu sớm, cách vượt qua và sống mỗi ngày an lạc. Khoá học Cấp cứu Tâm thần không chỉ hướng dẫn cho cộng đồng mà còn giúp bạn thực hành nhằm gìn giữ một tinh thần khoẻ mạnh.
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Nguyễn Thị Minh Tâm là người hướng dẫn nói tiếng Việt duy nhất trong các khóa cấp cứu về Sức khỏe Tâm thần của cộng đồng Việt Nam. Từ năm 2008 đến nay, Minh Tâm đã hướng dẫn 38 lớp với gần 1500 học viên hoàn thành khóa học. Trong số các học viên của cô có nhiều người sống với tình trạng sức khỏe tâm thần, và nhiều người từ các tiểu bang khác cũng đến Sydney để tham gia khóa học này.
(Why is it worth learning about a local mental health first aid course? People living with disabilities are more likely to experience the mental health impacts of social isolation, even if they are inherently optimistic people, and this has been worsened during the pandemic's prolonged lockdowns. That's why you should seek out mental health first aid courses to learn the early signs of mental health distress, as well as how to overcome them. The courses not only educate the community but also promote practises that maintain good mental health.
About the guest speaker
Thi Minh Tam Nguyen is the only Vietnamese-speaking instructor in the Vietnamese community's Mental Health First Aid courses. Since 2008, Minh Tam has guided 38 classes with nearly 1,500 students completing the course. Among her students are many people living with mental health conditions, and many people from other states also come to Sydney to attend this course.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
تدور هذه القصة حول امرأة اكتشفت العديد من خدمات الدعم من خلال الصدفة التي مكنتها من عيش حياة متمكنة ومستقلة في أستراليا. إنها تشجع المستمعين وجميع الناس على الخروج والبحث عن الأشكال المختلفة للدعم المتوفر عبر الإنترنت أو الخروج والتواصل مع شبكات مختلفة من الناس. تتحدث هذه المرأة أيضًا عن أهمية أن تكون عائلتها جزءًا نشطًا من نظام الدعم الخاص بها
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راوية القصص هذه هي امرأة تعيش مع ابنها وزوجها، وتستمتع بقضاء الوقت مع عائلتها الممتدة وكذلك القريبة. إنها تستمتع بالسير في كثير من الأحيان، وهي ممتنة جدًا لخدمات الدعم التي اكتشفتها في أستراليا على مدار العامين الماضيين
(This story is about a woman who discovered so many support services through coincidence that have enabled her to live an empowered and independent life in Australia. She encourages listeners and all people to go out and research about the different forms of support there is out there through the internet or going out and about and connecting with different networks of people. This woman also talks of the importance of her family being an active part of her support system.
About the storyteller
This storyteller is a woman who lives with her son and husband, and enjoys spending time with her extended family as well as immediate. She enjoys going for walks often, and is very thankful for the support services she has discovered in Australia over the past couple of years.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
हाम्रो ट्यालेन्ट समुदायमा बिबिध प्रतिभा र सम्भावनाहरु हासिल गरेका छन् । उनले आफ्नो उत्कृस्ट प्रयास र फूटबलको सोखको कारण आफुलाई सुधार्दै समुदायमा सफलता हासिल गर्दैछन् । उनि भन्छन् कि सामुदायिक फूटबल क्लब असक्तता भएका व्यक्तिहरुका लागि समेत समाबेसी हुनुपर्छ किनभने खेलकुदले समुदायलाई जोड्ने र युवाहरुबिच भाइचारालाई कायम राख्न उत्कृस्ट माध्यम हुन सक्छ । खेलकुदले सबै क्षेत्रका मानिसहरुलाई एकै धारमा ल्याउन सक्छ । सामुदायिक मेलमिलापको लागि पनि खेलकुद एक प्रमुख अवसर हो जब मानिसहरु खेल हेर्न र खेल्न जान्छन उनीहरुले नया साथीहरु बनाउन र पुरानो सम्बन्ध बलियो बनाउन सक्छन ।
About the storyteller
हाम्रो ट्यालेन्ट समुदायको एक सक्रिय सदस्यहरु मध्ये एक हुन् उनले आफ्ना साथीहरुको सहयोगमा एक सामुदायिक फूटबल क्लब सुरु गरे र उनि अन्य क्लबहरुसंग फूटबल खेल्न र प्रतियोगिताहरुमा भाग लिने गरेका छन् उनको क्षमता फूटबलमा मात्र सिमित छैन, उनले हेयेरड्रेसरको तालिम पनि पुरा गरि एक प्रशिक्षित हेयेरड्रेसरका रूपमा समुदायमा सेवा पुर्याईरहेका छन् उनि भन्छन आफ्नो सोख र सिपलाई राम्रोसंग प्रयोग गर्न जान्यो भने मानिसहरुलाई अझ प्रभावकारी रुपमा यस बिबिध समुदायमा बाच्न मद्दत गर्छ
(Our storyteller acquired diverse talents and potential in the community. He is improving and achieving success in the community because of his outstanding effort and passion for football. He believes that community football club should be inclusive to people with disabilities because sports could be a great way for a community to connect and maintain the brotherhood between youngsters also. Sports can bring people together from all walks of life. Sports is a prime opportunity for community members to bond. When people go to play and watch the game, they can make new friends and strengthen old relationships.
About the storyteller
Our storyteller is one of the active members in the community. He started a community football club with the help and support of his friends, and he participates in football games and tournaments with other clubs. His abilities are not confined to football; he has also completed barber training in a barbershop and is serving as a professional barber in the community. He talked about how following one's passion and putting one's skills to good use can help people live more effectively in a diverse community.
)Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
الإعاقات الجلدية هي حالات تصيب الأشخاص من جميع الخلفيات في أستراليا. في مقابلتنا مع الدكتورة جبريل ، تعرّفنا على حالات الجلد المختلفة التي تؤثر على الناس وتقدم لنا المعرفة والأدوات لطلب المساعدة في التشخيص, العلاج والعيش بشكل جيد مع الأمراض الجلدية والإعاقات طويلة الأمد.
About the guest speaker
تعتبر الدكتورة جبريل ثروة معرفية في مجالها. أكملت تدريبها التخصصي في طب الأمراض الجلدية في مستشفى الأميرة ألكسندرا ومستشفى كوينزلاند للأطفال. الدكتورة جبريل حاصلة على تأهيل مزدوج وتعمل كزميلة للكلية الأسترالية للأمراض الجلدية وكذلك البورد الأردني للأمراض الجلدية. تعمل الدكتورة جبريل حاليًا كمسؤولة طبية زائرة (VMO) في مستشفى كوينزلاند للأطفال وهي احدى كبار المحاضرين في جامعة كوينزلاند. بعض اهتمامات الدكتورة جبريل الخاصة يشمل ما يلي: الجلدية الطبية بما في ذلك حب الشباب والصدفية والطفح الجلدي. تشخيص وعلاج سرطان الجلد.
(Skin impairments are conditions that affect people from all backgrounds in Australia. In our interview with Dr. Jibreal, She introduces us to the different skin conditions that impact people's lives. She offers the knowledge and tools to seek help in diagnosing, treating and living well with long term skin conditions and impairments.
About the guest speaker
Dr. Jibreal is a wealth of knowledge in her field. She completed her dermatology specialist training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Dr. Jibreal holds dual qualifications as a fellow of the Australian College of Dermatologists as well as the Jordanian Board of Dermatology.
Dr Jibreal is currently a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at the Queensland Children’s Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. Some of Dr. Jibreal's special interests include:
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Medical dermatology including acne, psoriasis & skin rashes.
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Skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
يمكن أن يواجه الافراد من ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة عوائق في الوصول إلى الخدمات الصحية. يمكن للموظفين في مجال الصحة الاجتماعية مساعدتهم على تحديد الاحتياجات الصحية وإيجاد الدعم المناسب. المنظمة هي منظمة رئيسية تقدم خدمات للأشخاص من ذوي الاحتياجات وغيرهم. من خلال خدماتها ، تهدف إلى أن تكون سهلة المنال وشاملة. سيشاركنا المتحدث الضيف عن أهمية تقديم جلسات صحية شاملة تساعد المتحدثين باللغة العربية وخاصة من ذوي الاحتياجات على العيش بشكل جيد في تسمانيا. تساعد الجلسات الصحية المجتمعية الأفراد وخاصة من ذوي الاحتياجات على العيش بصحة جيدة في تسمانيا لأنها توفر الدعم التعليمي الذي يحتاجون إليه لتقليل من الصعوبات والتحديات مثل تحديات ثقافية وجسدية وغيرها.ستساعد القصة على خلق وعيًا بين الأفراد من حضارات متنوعة ثقافيًا ولغويًا وخاصة الافراد الذين من ذوي الاحتياجات الخاصة و يبحثون عن الموارد التي تساعدهم في الوصول إلى الخدمات والأماكن لتحسين صحتهم ورفاهيتهم.
Australian Red Cross Bicultural Health Program
Tasmanian Public Health Hotline: 1800 671 738
About the guest speaker
يحيى يعمل في مجال الصحة الاجتماعية مع الصليب الأحمر الأسترالي. يحيى شغوف بدعم الأفراد في استقرارهم ، وهو نشط دائمًا في مجتمعه يبحث عن طرق لخلق الوعي حول الصحة والرفاهية. يعتقد يحيى أن الصحة مهمة جدًا في حياتنا ، ويساعد الكثير من الناس خاصة المهاجرين للاهتمام بصحتهم ورفاهيتهم أثناء الاستقرار في بلد جديد.يؤمن يحيى انه يجب أن يحصل الأفراد من جميع الحضارات على مساعدة متساوية لجميع الخدمات الصحية ، وفهم جيد للمصادر المتاحة لهم لجعلهم يشعرون بأنهم جزء من المجتمع ، وقادرون على اتخاذ قراراتهم بأنفسهم.
(People with disabilities can face barriers to accessing health services. Community Health Workers can assist people with disabilities to identify health needs and find appropriate support. This organisation is a mainstream organisation, providing services to people with and without disabilities. In its service provision and philosophy, it aims to be accessible and inclusive. Today's guest speaker will share the importance of delivering inclusive health sessions that assists Arabic speakers with disabilities to live well in Tasmania. The community health sessions help individuals with disabilities to live healthy and well in Tasmania as it provides the educational support they need to minimise any cultural, physical challenges they might face. The story will create awareness amongst individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who are living with disabilities and looking for resources that help them access services and places to improve their health and wellbeing.
Australian Red Cross Bicultural Health Program
Tasmanian Public Health Hotline: 1800 671 738
About the guest speaker
Yehya is a community health worker with the Australian Red Cross. Yehya is passionate about supporting individuals with their settlements, and always active in his community looking for ways to create awareness about health and wellbeing. Yehya believes that, health is very important in our lives, and many people especially migrants forget to take care of their own health and wellbeing while settling in a new country. Individuals from all backgrounds should've equal assistance to all health services, a good understanding of the resources available to them to make them feel part of the community, able t make their own decisions.
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