Get connected with `Connect up`

This week we’d like to introduce you to a new online platform & app called “Connect Up”.ConnectUp is a free Australian app launched in June 2026 to help people with disability, unpaid carers, and families reduce social isolation and find physical activities. It lets users build online connections, …

Rad Joe: Film Enthusiast and Filmmaker

This week on the show join Simon and Andrew as they chat to Joe Teakle about his career as a filmmaker and host of Film Talk on radio DADAA. He recounts his experience making the documentary 'Theatricality' (2024) for SBS and future plans for acting and film making.  His love of movies has expande…

Meagan Shand: - Leadership Development Manager; LeadAbility

LeadAbility delivered by Leadership WA, aims to empower Western Australians with disability to become confident leaders and explore their full potential in a dynamic practical leadership program. This week on In Plain sight we enjoyed the company of Meagan Shand who has just begun her role as the L…

Lily: Author & disability advocate passionate about inclusion

Lilly is a super impressive young person, who has already written her first book “Blossom, and is now    preparing for an upcoming documentary and her entry into the Focus on Ability Film Festival. As a WA Youth Awards finalist 2024 & 2025 lily proudly, & boldly uses her voice to create change. …

Kyra Culloton: - actively making change, & demonstrating great leadership

Kyra Cullton is a recent participant of the CPActive Changemakers leadership program conducted by the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Australia.  The 12 week CPActive program aims to bring people together to make Australia more inclusive, whilst developing young leaders advocating for change. This dynamic…

Mel Stephens: Storytelling, Advocacy and Living Life Without Limits

There's far more to Mel Stephens than first meets the eye. Mel is a passionate storyteller, disability advocate and content creator who is blind, sharing her life, experiences and adventures with audiences across Australia and beyond. Living in regional Victoria, Mel describes herself simply: *"I'm…

Martin Stewart: Advocacy with Blind Citizens Australia

Introducing Martin Stewart a long term campaigner, activist & advocate of rights and needs for people who are blind.  Martin was born blind and in 2002 was seriously injured  an horrific public transport accident. In his current role at Blind Citizens Australia (BCA) as the National Individual Advo…

Deafblind Week 2026 & Deafblind WA

Join us this week as we celebrate the lives and stories of Deafblind Western Australians. Simon and Andrew have a chat with Linni Oliver and Jason Rowland from Deafblind WA (DBWA) to help us celebrate and acknowledge Deafblind Awareness Week which runs from June 22nd to the 28th. This year's theme…

My Mate Matt - An Active Community Member

This week we enjoyed the company of Matt Spencer, a well respected member of the Blind Community in Perth. We really appreciate learning about such positive and active people, and to be able to share their stories with you. Matt is one of those wonderful people who is actively involved in many aspe…

Leadership in Plain Sight

This week on In Plain Sight we have compiled a very special show to highlight some of the prominent people who have featured in Simon’s life who have demonstrated leadership and acted as role-models, within the Blind Community in Perth and beyond. We start the program with a fresh conversation wit…