Sophie Cusworth is the CEO of Women with Disabilities Australia. She is a policy professional and lawyer passionate about gender equality, human rights, and disability. Sophie opens up about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, how she came to study law, and why she has a tattoo of a pig.

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Sophie Cusworth is the CEO of Women with Disabilities Australia. She is a policy professional and lawyer passionate about gender equality, human rights, and disability. Sophie opens up about her late diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, how she came to study law, and why she has a tattoo of a pig.
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Access Granted is a podcast where the personal and political collide.  It’s a platform for people with disability to be included in discussions surrounding the socio-political decisions which impact our lives.

We’re putting you in charge of the conversation. In series one, Disability Rights and Political Reporter Emma Myers talks to Carly Findlay, Shane Hryhorec, Khadija Gbla, Curtis McGrath OAM and Minister Amanda Rishworth, minister of disability and social services.

Access Granted is a podcast where the personal and political collide.  It’s a platform for people with disability to be included in discussions surrounding the socio-political decisions which impact our lives.
We’re putting you in charge of the conversation. In series one, Disability Rights and Political Reporter Emma Myers talks to Carly Findlay, Shane Hryhorec, Khadija Gbla, Curtis McGrath OAM and Minister Amanda Rishworth, minister of disability and social services.

Access Granted

Access Granted is a podcast where the personal and political collide.

It’s a platform for people with disability to be included in discussions surrounding the socio-political decisions which impact our lives.

We’re putting you in charge of the conversation.

Access Granted is a podcast where the personal and political collide.
It’s a platform for people with disability to be included in discussions surrounding the socio-political decisions which impact our lives.
We’re putting you in charge of the conversation.

Passion, Politics and Pigs! ...with Sophie Cusworth

Hayden Moon is a dancer, writer, and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+, First Nations and disability issues. Here, he shares his experience as a transman and person with disability, and how an incident within a dance company sparked a passion for advocacy and inclusion.
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Hayden Moon is a dancer, writer, and passionate advocate for LGBTQIA+, First Nations and disability issues. Here, he shares his experience as a transman and person with disability, and how an incident within a dance company sparked a passion for advocacy and inclusion.
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Transcending Identities…With Hayden Moon

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Curtis McGrath OAM, an Australian paracanoeist and former soldier. He took up canoeing competitively after both of his legs were amputated as a result of a mine blast while serving with the Australian Army in Afghanistan. In this episode, Curtis recalls the moment the mine detonated, and explains the vital role friends and family play in the lives of people with disability.

"I often look at my life, would I go back and change what happened to me? Absolutely not. I've had an amazing experiences that have led me to become a four time Paralympic gold medalist and meet amazing people and tell my story."

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Curtis McGrath OAM, an Australian paracanoeist and former soldier. He took up canoeing competitively after both of his legs were amputated as a result of a mine blast while serving with the Australian Army in Afghanistan. In this episode, Curtis recalls the moment the mine detonated, and explains the vital role friends and family play in the lives of people with disability.
"I often look at my life, would I go back and change what happened to me? Absolutely not. I've had an amazing experiences that have led me to become a four time Paralympic gold medalist and meet amazing people and tell my story."
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In the Line of Duty…With Curtis McGrath

Born in Sierra Leone, Khadija Gbla came to Australia as a refugee at the age of 13. She is now a renowned speaker, human rights activist and compassionate thought leader. Khadija talks about her own experience of female genital mutilation and living with chronic pain, while actively working to eliminate the practice.



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Born in Sierra Leone, Khadija Gbla came to Australia as a refugee at the age of 13. She is now a renowned speaker, human rights activist and compassionate thought leader. Khadija talks about her own experience of female genital mutilation and living with chronic pain, while actively working to eliminate the practice.
 
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Passion, Politics and Pigs! ...with Sophie Cusworth

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