She went from a palliative care nurse to a paralysed patient overnight, only to face six rejections for government support. 

Listen to how a critical grant from Youngcare didn't just make Kate's home safe, but finally forced the NDIS to take her disability seriously.

She went from a palliative care nurse to a paralysed patient overnight, only to face six rejections for government support. 
Listen to how a critical grant from Youngcare didn't just make Kate's home safe, but finally forced the NDIS to take her disability seriously.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave - Highlights

4BC On-Demand

How a Youngcare grant finally helped Kate crack the NDIS

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/dcf75856-5051-488e-8739-b3a8005f90d3/transcript

Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Friday December 5th, 2025

An Optus executive joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why a vulnerable grandmother was subjected to rigorous ID checks and long wait times while her phone lines were down. 

Hear the company's explanation for the error and the new promises they are making to protect elderly customers.

An Optus executive joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why a vulnerable grandmother was subjected to rigorous ID checks and long wait times while her phone lines were down.&nbsp;
Hear the company's explanation for the error and the new promises they are making to protect elderly customers.

Optus admits 'critical failure' after leaving senior stranded after lightning strike

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/69c14c05-e77c-4922-826b-b3aa0073284c/transcript

A 14-year-old Adelaide student has already humiliated the government’s incoming social media ban by tricking facial recognition software into thinking he was a 25-year-old adult. 

The IPA's John Roskam explained why this "slapdash" policy is technologically impossible to enforce and why Australian children are being treated like lab rats.

A 14-year-old Adelaide student has already humiliated the government&rsquo;s incoming social media ban by tricking facial recognition software into thinking he was a 25-year-old adult. 
The IPA's John Roskam explained why this "slapdash" policy is technologically impossible to enforce and why Australian children are being treated like lab rats.

How a 14-year-old schoolboy easily bypassed ‘strict’ age verification scanners

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/fc6c1dfa-1e3b-4108-bbaf-b3aa00603ef2/transcript

How a Youngcare grant finally helped Kate crack the NDIS

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

In 3 playlist(s)

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips