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
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
本集內容是有關皇家維多利亞眼耳科醫院的無障礙醫療服務。
本集的嘉賓Joey 會講述在維多利亞眼耳科醫院內一系列無障礙醫療服務和支援，怎樣幫助殘疾病人更有效的獲得相關的醫療服務。一般情況下病人獲得適當的治療後，身心的健康質素都有機會得到提升。Joey亦在訪問中提醒聽眾定期進行檢查的重要，遇到眼或耳疾亦要盡早尋求治療。
眼耳科醫院小冊子
Patient Information hub - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
眼耳科醫院廣東話錄音資訊熱線
熱線1 (看病須知): 03 9929 8493
熱線2 (常見眼疾, 意見反饋, 澳洲醫護權利章程): 03 9929 8163
網頁版
廣東話 (Cantonese audio) - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
TIS 即時電話口譯
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About the guest speaker
Joey 來自香港，是墨爾本皇家維多利亞眼耳科醫院的廣東話口譯員和品質與風險主任。他覺得口譯員是一份很有意義的工作，能夠幫助打破人與人之間的文化隔膜，拉近彼此距離。
Joey 覺得雖然人在澳洲，反而讓他更加重視傳統華人節日。每逢節日，都會跟一班朋友一起慶祝。Joey熱愛廣東文化，致力推廣廣東歌。
(The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital provides mainstream eye, ear, nose and throat medical services to the public of Victoria, including patients with a disability.
In this episode, the guest speaker, Joey, shares a comprehensive range of accessible services and facilities available in the Eye and Ear Hospital which support patients with disability to access the required eye and ear medical services more easily. With the appropriate treatments and supports, patients with hearing or vision impairment may be able to improve their quality of life and wellbeing. In the interview, Joey also reminds us about the importance of having regular check-ups which may help detect problems at an early stage.
Eye and Ear Hospital Patient Information Sheets
Patient Information hub - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Eye and Ear Hospital Recorded Infoline in Cantonese
For pre-visit information, call line 1: 03 9929 8493
For information on common eye conditions, how to provide feedback and on your rights, call line 2: 03 9929 8163
Online version
廣東話 (Cantonese audio) - Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
TIS Immediate phone interpreting
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)
131 450
About the guest speaker
Joey comes from Hong Kong. He is the Cantonese interpreter and one of the Quality and Risk coordinators at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. He thinks that interpreter is a meaningful job, as he can bridge the cultural gap between people.
Joey feels that traditional Chinese festivals have become more and more important to him although he is now living in Australia. He likes to celebrate festivals with a group of friends. Joey is passionate about Cantonese culture, and he is devoted to promote Cantonese songs.
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Monday Feb 14, 2022
Lidia Salcedo habla sobre cómo ayuda a personas con discapacidad a ser independientes en sus rutinas diarias. Esta mexicana explica que en su organización hay diferentes especialistas quienes desarrollan diferentes actividades para que estas personas se sientan involucradas en la comunidad.
Estas personas aprenden como usar el dinero y en qué deben gastarlo. Entre las actividades favoritas está ir a cine y las manualidades.
Existen muchos servicios de apoyo para discapacitados alrededor de Australia. Para obtener más información sobre este tipo de servicios, visite Disability Gateway.
About the guest speaker
Lidia Salcedo es administradora de casos de servicios comunitarios y dueña de Essa and More. Lidia se dedica a mejorar la salud y bienestar de las personas de tercera edad y personas con diferentes formas de discapacidad en Melbourne, Victoria. Lidia es experta en el área y provee una alta calidad de servicio en el cuidado de las personas vulnerables. Lidia comparte su experiencia dentro de la salud mental y actividades sociales, las cuales son su pasión y lo hace con entusiasmo.
(Lidia Salcedo explains how she helps people with disabilities become independent in their daily routines. This Mexican Australian explains that in her organisation there are different specialists who develop different activities so that people feel involved in the community. Participants learn how to use the money and what they should have spent on. Some of her favourite activities include going to the movies and doing crafts.
There are many disability support services around Australia. To learn more about services like this, visit Disability Gateway.
About the guest speaker
Lidia Salcedo is a community services case manager and owner of Essa and More. Lidia is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of seniors and people with different forms of disabilities in Melbourne, Victoria. Lidia is an expert in the area and provides a high quality of service in caring for vulnerable people. Lidia shares her experience in mental health and social activities, which are her passion and she does so with enthusiasm.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Este orador invitado es un profesional que apoya a las personas con discapacidad para que tengan acceso en la comunidad. Jean Frank Casaverde a través de su organización ofrece diferentes programas para explorar el acceso comunitario y las personas con discapacidad puedan participar en la sociedad. Frank hace varias actividades para que las personas con discapacidad se sientan activas y tengan acceso a diferentes espacios.
About the guest speaker
Jean Frank Casaverde es un líder de servicio confiable y proactivo con habilidades de trabajo en equipo desarrolladas y una capacidad probada para adaptarse en situaciones desafiantes y tener éxito. Con su experiencia como supervisor-líder de equipo, ha desarrollado excelentes habilidades para crear una buena relación con un equipo en un entorno de trabajo diferente, brindando un excelente servicio al cliente mediante la construcción de relaciones de confianza.
(This episode's guest is a professional who supports people with disability so they can have greater access to their community. Through his work, Jean Frank Casaverde offers different programs to explore community access so that people with disability can participate in society. Frank runs different activities for people with disability and they can have access to those spaces.
About the guest speaker
Jean Frank Casaverde is a reliable and proactive service leader with developed teamwork skills and a proven ability to adapt in challenging situations. With his experience as a team supervisor-leader, he has developed excellent skills to create a good relationship with a team in different environments, providing excellent client service by building trusting relationships.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
本集的嘉賓湯文海先生，為我們介紹中華文化協會裏一些受歡迎的興趣小組，包括社交舞，唱歌，乒乓球和太極班。這些興趣班歡迎任何人參加。會內亦有無障礙設施供殘疾人士使用。建立興趣不但能幫助殘疾人士養志強身，提高專注力和減壓，更可以認識更多志同道合的朋友，令生活更充實和多姿多彩。大家也來建立興趣吧！
維多利亞省中華文化協會的網址: https://www.cavinc.com.au/main/
地址: 8 Ashley Street, Wantirna, VIC 3152
About the guest speaker
湯文海先生是中華文化協會的公共關係主任。在協會內湯先生致力推動職業訓練課程，以提高本地學生及殘疾人士的個人及就業技能。他擁有豐富的地區服務經驗，多次與維州地方政府及多元文化團體合作，推動宣傳多元文化等事宜。湯先生亦曾與政府合作，共同在社區中宣傳精神健康的重要性。他一直在Australia for Christ Church Fellowship裏投入地參與事奉工作。
(In this episode, our guest speaker Adwin shares some popular, accessible and inclusive interest groups organised by the Chinese Association Victoria. Developing an interest has many benefits. The act of learning and practising an interest may help people with a disability build up confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction which also contributes to good mental health. Engaging in an interest activity also encourages healthier behaviours and has a positive influence on overall physical health. Let's develop your interests and hobbies!
Website of the Chinese Association of Victoria: https://www.cavinc.com.au/main/
Address: 8 Ashley Street, Wantirna, VIC 3152
About the guest speaker
Mr. Adwin Town is the Public Relations Officer of the Chinese Association of Victoria (CAV). In the Association, he is devoted to promoting vocational training to members and domestic students, including those with disability, to upgrade skills and abilities. Adwin has extensive experience in community service and has partnered actively with local councils and multicultural groups in advocating multicultural and CALD related issues. He has also affiliated with government in promoting mental health awareness in the community. He is very committed in serving the Australia for Christ Church Fellowship.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
雖然我們身處澳洲，但我們也可以享受中華及多元化活動和一起慶祝不同的節日。本集嘉賓湯文海先生，為我們介紹了維多利亞省中華協會所舉辦的多元化中華文化活動，聚會及不同的節日慶祝。該會的無障礙設施不但方便殘疾人士參加，其一系列包容性的文化及慶祝活動讓我們更了解中華文化的歷史和廣結朋友。
維多利亞省中華協會的網址： https://www.cavinc.com.au/main/
地址: 8 Ashley Street, Wantirna, VIC 3152
About the guest speaker
湯文海先生是中華文化協會的公共關係主任。在協會內湯先生致力推動職業訓練課程，以提高本地學生及殘疾人士的個人及就業技能。他擁有豐富的地區服務經驗，多次與維州地方政府及多元文化團體合作，推動宣傳多元文化等事宜。湯先生亦曾與政府合作，共同在社區中宣傳精神健康的重要性。他一直在Australia for Christ Church Fellowship裏投入地參與事奉工作。
(In Australia, we can enjoy a lot of Chinese cultural and multicultural activities and celebrations. Our guest speaker, Mr. Adwin Town, tells us about Chinese cultural activities and festival celebrations events organised by the Chinese Association of Victoria. These inclusive and accessible Chinese cultural activities and gatherings not only enrich our understanding on Chinese culture, customs, values and heritage, but also connect people and extend our network.
Website of the Chinese Association of Victoria: https://www.cavinc.com.au/main/
Address: 8 Ashley Street, Wantirna, VIC 3152
About the guest speaker
Mr. Adwin Town is the Public Relations Officer of the Chinese Association of Victoria (CAV). In the Association, he is devoted to promoting vocational training to members and domestic students including students with disability to upgrade skills and abilities. Adwin has extensive experience in community service and has partnered actively with local councils and multicultural groups in advocating multicultural and CALD related issues. He has also affiliated with government in promoting mental health awareness in the community. He is very committed in serving the Australia for Christ Church Fellowship.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
在一個偶然的機會下，Michael 參與了一齣由殘疾人士組成的舞台劇 "The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes"，並在澳洲及海外公開表演。從此，他變得不一樣。透過積極參與舞台劇的演出，Michael不但向觀眾傳遞社會關心的議題和殘疾人仕權益，他亦學會了放下執著，懂得充實自己，勇於面對困難。舞台劇為他帶來了莫大的滿足感。
About the storyteller
Michael Chan 在 2016 年以駐場藝術家通過電影和電視項目的寫作和表演加入Back to Back劇院，然後在 2016 年在 GSODA 製作的國際象棋：音樂劇中首次亮相。2019 年 6 月，他被任命為與 Ensemble 合作的客座藝術家擔任替補，之後在作品 The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter 成為主角之前擔任主角。他通過了 ABC 的電視節目“The Mix”的認可，在那裡接受了有關該節目的採訪。他的會員資料出現在澳大利亞藝術訪問 (AAA) 網站上，並參加在堪培拉舉行的 2019 年會議場所。去年，他通過大吉朗市開展了“My story”項目。憑藉在領域和/或興趣領域取得的所有成功的模范成就，Michael 獲得了 2020 年吉朗殘疾人獎。今年年初，他表演了 La Mama 的 Breeders 製作，在樂團中扮演了多個角色，例如影子牧師和醫生,照顧生下被診斷患有自閉症的孩子的母親。最近，作為澳大利亞藝術訪問會議 2021 年會議的一部分，Michael的寫作作品更出現在 Writing Place '21 雜誌上。
Back-to-Back Theatre 的網址: https://backtobacktheatre.com/
(Michael has his life inspired and transformed since his performing in stage drama "The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes", which was formed by unique ensemble of actors with disability. He was able to perform in this drama in Australia and overseas to advocate social issues and address concerns for people with disability. He gained huge satisfaction and happiness through stage acting where he also learned to deal with challenges with confidence.
About the storyteller
Michael Chan joined Back-to-Back Theatre through Writing & Acting for Film & TV Project as an Artist in Residence in 2016 and then made his theatrical debut in the GSODA’s production of Chess: The Musical in 2016. In June 2019, he was appointed as a guest artist with the Ensemble to act as an understudy before landed a leading role for the work "The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes". He was recognised through ABC’s TV "The Mix" where interviewed about the show and his Member Profile appeared on the Arts Access Australia (AAA) website and then attended 2019 Meeting Place held in Canberra. Last year, Michael undertook an My Story project through the City of Greater Geelong. With exemplary achievements for all success in the field of area and/or interest, Michael has been an recipient of the 2020 Geelong Awards for People with a Disability, under the Achievement category. Early this year he performed La Mama’s production of Breeders, where he played multiple roles within the ensemble such as shadow ministers and doctors who cared for a mother who give birth to a child who diagnosed with autism. Recently, his writing piece has appeared on the Writing Place '21 magazine as part of the Arts Access Australia's Meeting Place 2021 conference.
Back-to-Back Theatre: https://backtobacktheatre.com/
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Esiyle beraber 2008 yılında Avustralya’ya göç etmiş olan Sevinç, çağdaş sanat lisans derecesine sahip profesyonel bir sanatçı olmasının yansıra, hâlihazırda okuduğu eğitim programları ve öğretim alanındaki tecrübeleri ile okullarda özel eğitim asistanı olarak görev yapmakta.Sevinç bize engelli öğrencilerine ulaşmakta sanatın nasıl etkili olduğundan ve sanatsal benliği eğitimin oluşum ilkeleriyle nasıl harmanladığını kendi yaşam deneyimlerinden yola çıkarak anlatacak. Eğitimde yaratıcı anlatım ve çok çeşitli aktif sanat unsurlarının kullanımı ile öğrencilerin tam potansiyellerine nasıl ulaşma fırsatı sağlanabileceğinden bahsedecek. Sanat ile iççice bir eğitim müfredatının engelli öğrencilerin eğitim ve sosyal yaşamlarında pozitif ilişki kurma konusundaki rolünden bahsediyor. Özetle, herkes için daha kapsayıcı ve erişilebilir bir eğitim ortamı standartlarına ulaşmak için sanatın engelli çocukların ruhlarına dokunmaya nasıl yardımcı olduğundan bahsedecek.
About the guest speaker
Esiyle beraber 2008 yılında Avustralya’ya göç etmiş olan Sevinç, çağdaş sanat lisans derecesine sahip profesyonel bir sanatçı olmasının yansıra, hâlihazırda okuduğu eğitim programları ve öğretim alanındaki tecrübeleri ile okullarda özel eğitim asistanı olarak görev yapmakta.
Sevinç bize engelli öğrencilerine ulaşmakta sanatın nasıl etkili olduğundan ve sanatsal benliği eğitimin oluşum ilkeleriyle nasıl harmanladığını kendi yaşam deneyimlerinden yola çıkarak anlatacak.
(Sevinc is a professional artist with a Bachelor of Contemporary Art, and also works as a Special Needs Education Assistant. She skilfully blends her two roles, using a mixture of life experience, culture, and education to fulfil a positive life purpose. She will be talking about how her education in art combines with education for students to design and present exciting lessons that actively engage learners with a disability. She combines her artistic self with the principles of education in her profession as a special education assistant in high and primary schools. Sevinc explains how she provides students with the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through creative expression and a broad range of historical and production experiences.
Sevinc's role includes supporting teaching and learning of students in the classroom with expertise in curriculum development, classroom management, and relationship building and creating authentic positive relationships in all areas of the school life. She is adept at working with students with learning issues, developing innovative lesson plans and utilising technology to create educational opportunities. In a nutshell, she will be talking about how art helps to touch the souls of children with disabilities in order to create a more inclusive and accessible education environment for all.
About the guest speaker
Sevinc, who migrated to Australia in 2008 with her family, is a professional artist with a bachelor's degree in contemporary art and is currently working as a special education assistant in schools with her ongoing education through a Masters of Teaching. Sevinç will tell us how art is effective in reaching students with disabilities and how she blends the artistic self with the principles of education, based on her own life experiences.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Liệu triết học có nắm giữ những bí quyết để sống một cuộc sống hạnh phúc không? Trong buổi phỏng vấn này, Nhơn sẽ chia sẻ về niềm đam mê đọc sách của anh, đặc biệt là những quyển sách về triết học. Những suy nghĩ thấu đáo cho mọi người và lòng biết ơn đã giúp cho cuộc sống của anh trở nên vui và hạnh phúc hơn như thế nào. Nhơn đặc biệt ngưỡng mộ một triết gia, một sư thầy nổi tiếng, Thầy Thích Nhất Hạnh, người đã kết hợp nhiều giáo lý của Phật và Thiền.
About the storyteller
Trong buổi phỏng vấn này, Nhơn sẽ chia sẻ với chúng ta vì sao triết lý có thể truyền cảm hứng để anh sống tốt hơn. Nhơn là một thanh niên ngoài 20 tuổi, mắc bệnh teo cơ, phải ngồi xe lăn từ khi học tiểu học. Nhưng anh biết chấp nhận sự thật và tự nhủ phải trân trọng và biết ơn những người xung quanh và những gì mình đang có. Ngoài ra, Nhơn rất hài hước và anh có cái nhìn rất tích cực về cuộc sống . Anh đã tình nguyện làm cố vấn cho Cộng Đồng trước khi làm công việc giáo dục trẻ em về cách đối xử với người khuyết tật. Nhơn cũng đã thực hiện một số video trên Youtube để quảng bá thông điệp về lòng biết ơn của mình. Các video của anh rất ý nghĩa và mang tính giải trí cao.
(Does philosophy hold the secrets to living a happy life? In this episode, Nhon speaks about his love for reading, especially philosophy, and how an act of thoughtfulness or appreciation helps him live a fuller life. Nhon especially adores the famous Philosopher, teacher and Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh, who combined a variety of teachings of Early Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhist traditions and Zen, along with deep breathing and the four foundations of mindfulness.
About the storyteller
In this episode, Nhon joins us to discuss philosophy and the way it inspires him to live well. Nhon is a young man in his late 20s living with muscular dystrophy, and has been a wheelchair user since primary school. Nhon accepts his conditions and practices appreciation everyday, approaching life with a great sense of humour and a positive outlook. He studied and volunteered as a counsellor before working with a non-profit organisation to educate young children on how to treat people with disability. Nhon has also made several impactful Youtube videos to spread his message of appreciation. His videos are entertaining and meaningful in equal measures.
)Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Ang ating kuwento ay tungkol sa kagandahang dulot ng paghahardin. Ang paghahardin ay naging tulay tungo sa pagkakaroon ng maramaing kaibigan at pagiging aktibo sa mga lokal na aktibidad sa pamayanan.
Ang kapansanan ng ating storyteller ay hinde naging hadlang sa kanyang pagiging matulungin sa kapwa. Naipapakita sa ating kuwneto na ang pagtulong sa kapwa ay may maraming paraan.
About the storyteller
Ang ating storyteller ay napaka aktibo sa kanyang komunidad. Siya ay kasali sa isang malaking grupo ng mga Filipino na kung saan ang kanilang adhikain ay makatulong sa mga taong kapos sa Pilipinas.
Ang pagkakaroon ng hardin ay maituturing ng ating storyteller na isang dahilan kung bakit siya ngayon ay namumuhay ng matiwasay na may :
- Malusog na mental at emosyonal na kalusugan
- Nagkaroon ng tiwala sa sarili.
- Napatatag ang kanyang relasyon sa kapwa
- Nahasa ang kanyang pakikipagtalastasan
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The story is about the benefits of gardening. The gardening hobby of our storyteller is the bridge to friendship and being active in various community activities.
Our storyteller's disability is not a hindrance to continue helping other people. The story shows that helping others can be done in many ways.
About the storyteller
Our storyteller is an active participants in her community. She is a member of a big Filipino group that aims to help poor people in the Philippines.
Through gardening our storyteller is now living well with:
- Improved mental and emotional health
- Developed self confidence
- Strengthened relationship
- Developed effective communication skills
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Ang kuwentong ito ay magbibigay ng inpormasyon sa ating Filipinong komunidad ang buhay - paglalakbay ng ating storyteller upang malagpasan ang hamon habang tumatanggap ng sari-saring kagamutan. Ang kuwentong ito ay magpapakita ng kabaitan, pagpapakumbaba, respeto at pag-aaruga. Ang pagbabahagi sa kapwa ay isang gawain na kung saan naramdaman ng ating storyteller and respeto at pagpapahalaga na naggaling sa iba. Ang kuwento ay maglalarawan din ng kahalagahan ng pag tanggap ng tulong mula sa mga doktor, cancer council at counsellor upang mapapanatili ang pamumuhay ng matiwasay na may kapansanan.
About the storyteller
Ang ating storyteller ay isang surbaybor ng kanser at may kapansanan. Pagkatapos na makuha ang medikal na tulong na naggaling sa kanyang doktor siya ngayon ay may:
- Tiwala sa sarili
- Nagdadagan ang interaksiyon sa kapwa.
- Natutuo ng bagong kasanayan
The story will inform the Filipino community of the life journey of our storyteller and how our storyteller overcome challenges while receiving various medical treatments. This story shows the virtues of kindness, humility, respect and care. The act of sharing and caring for others makes our storyteller feel being valued and respected. The story will also demonstrate the importance of reaching out and seeking help from doctors, counsellors and cancer council to continue living well with disabilities.
About the storyteller
Our storyteller is a cancer survivor and living with a disability. After getting medical treatment and help that includes doctor's services , our storyteller has developed the following:
- Self Confidence
- Increased social interaction
- Learnt new skills such as quilting