Join therapist, talented musician, and composer Tiffany Ha for an intriguing exploration of Gestalt therapy, where we examine the powerful themes of identity and neurodivergence. 

Join therapist, talented musician, and composer Tiffany Ha for an intriguing exploration of Gestalt therapy, where we examine the powerful themes of identity and neurodivergence.&nbsp;

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden ‘in plain sight'.

Get in touch with the program team via: inplainsight@visionaustralia.org. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight, hosted by Simon Chong and produced by Andrew Williams, is a program where we highlight the incredible stories of people who are making a positive impact in the community and disability sector. Giving a voice to dedicated disability advocates demonstrating advocacy in all its different forms, shining a light on those who might otherwise be hidden &lsquo;in plain sight'.
Get in touch with the program team via:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:inplainsight@visionaustralia.org">inplainsight@visionaustralia.org</a>. Simon and Andrew would love to hear your feedback, thoughts and ideas.

In Plain Sight

In Plain Sight by Vision Australia Radio

Music and Therapy

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Recently a team from DADAA, in Fremantle, Western Australia went to Canberra to conduct some interviews and other projects for Radio DADA. And, this week on In Plain Sight Simon has collated three samples of their fabulous work and reporting from Parliament House.

We have chosen three interviews that the Radio DADA Reporters conducted with two politicians and one Parliament House staff person with links to Disability.  It’s fantastic to hear directly from people working in this space about both their personal and professional life experiences as people with a disability.

It is estimated that from the 226 parliamentarians there are about  4 openly disabled people identified in a 2025 research analysis of Australia's federal Parliament.

 A 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace Report found that 12.5% of the 56 parliamentarians who provided diversity information reported a long-term health condition, mental illness or disability affecting routine tasks. That is approximately 7 people in that responding group, not the full Parliament.

And, we have captured the thoughts of 3 of this cohort.
We really appreciated what DADAA have done here and think it is a fascinating group of conversations.
A very interesting listen  - please Enjoy

Recently a team from DADAA, in Fremantle, Western Australia went to Canberra to conduct some interviews and other projects for Radio DADA. And, this week on In Plain Sight Simon has collated three samples of their fabulous work and reporting from Parliament House. We have chosen three interviews that the Radio DADA Reporters conducted with two politicians and one Parliament House staff person with links to Disability.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s fantastic to hear directly from people working in this space about both their personal and professional life experiences as people with a disability. It is estimated that from the 226 parliamentarians there are about&nbsp; 4 openly disabled people identified in a 2025 research analysis of Australia's federal Parliament. &nbsp;A 2025 Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace Report found that 12.5% of the 56 parliamentarians who provided diversity information reported a long-term health condition, mental illness or disability affecting routine tasks. That is approximately 7 people in that responding group, not the full Parliament. And, we have captured the thoughts of 3 of this cohort. We really appreciated what DADAA have done here and think it is a fascinating group of conversations. A very interesting listen&nbsp; - please Enjoy

IPS presents DADAA in Canberra

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This week we are talking with Colleen Ashby, who had a heart transplant in 2017, which due to complications left her also becoming blind.But, Colleen’s natural optimism, determination and generous spirit  used this life changing event as a motivational force.  She is also an example of someone who is driven by a strong sense of purpose linked to community and a desire to `Give Back`.        

On Sunday 1st November 2026; Colleen wil join 19 other team leaders with heart or lung transplant recipients along with  hundreds of riders on either a 34km or 60km route through South Perth.For the Breaths And Beats ride fundraising for Heart and lung research.Now in its third year the Capital Limited Breaths and Beats Ride for Research is a great way to help change the lives of West Australians with advanced heart and lung disease by funding dedicated research.
Colleen Ashby who never sits still and is always doing so much for other people and great causes is one of the many people who wil be participating in this bike ride to help raise essential funds to further research into heart and lung disease and research.

Local support for heart and lung transplant patients in Western Australia is provided by the Heart & Lung Transplant Foundation of WA, which offers equipment loans, patient advocacy, and community programs connected with Fiona Stanley Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. And will be one of the main beneficiaries  of this fundraising event in Perth in November.

To support the Breaths And Beats ride fundraising for Heart and lung research.go to the CAPITAL LIMITED BREATHS AND BEATS RIDE FOR RESEARCH, website. 
Breaths and Beats Ride for Research 2026breathsandbeatsride.org.au 
To support Colleen Ashby specifically go to 
Colleen Ashby - Capital Limited Breaths and Beats Ride for Research 2026breathsandbeatsride.org.au 

Join Colleen in changing the lives of West Australians with heart and lung disease by joining the ride or donating today.

This week we are talking with Colleen Ashby, who had a heart transplant in 2017, which due to complications left her also becoming blind.But, Colleen&rsquo;s natural optimism, determination and generous spirit &nbsp;used this life changing event as a motivational force. &nbsp;She is also an example of someone who is driven by a strong sense of purpose linked to community and a desire to `Give Back`. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
On Sunday 1st November 2026; Colleen wil join 19 other team leaders with heart or lung transplant recipients along with &nbsp;hundreds of riders on either a 34km or 60km route through South Perth.For the Breaths And Beats ride fundraising for Heart and lung research.Now in its third year the Capital Limited Breaths and Beats Ride for Research is a great way to help change the lives of West Australians with advanced heart and lung disease by funding dedicated research. Colleen Ashby who never sits still and is always doing so much for other people and great causes is one of the many people who wil be participating in this bike ride to help raise essential funds to further research into heart and lung disease and research.
Local support for heart and lung transplant patients in Western Australia is provided by the Heart &amp; Lung Transplant Foundation of WA, which offers equipment loans, patient advocacy, and community programs connected with Fiona Stanley Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. And will be one of the main beneficiaries &nbsp;of this fundraising event in Perth in November.
To support the Breaths And Beats ride fundraising for Heart and lung research.go to the CAPITAL LIMITED BREATHS AND BEATS RIDE FOR RESEARCH, website.&nbsp; <a dir="ltr" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE-3fX8Dmt$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE-3fX8Dmt$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">Breaths and Beats Ride for Research 2026</a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE-3fX8Dmt$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">breathsandbeatsride.org.au</a>&nbsp; To support Colleen Ashby specifically go to&nbsp; <a dir="ltr" href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE--2IG3Mn$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3"></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE--2IG3Mn$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Colleen Ashby - Capital Limited Breaths and Beats Ride for Research 2026</a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.breathsandbeatsride.org.au/colleen-ashby__;!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!FGxDlIC-T4ZsLxOpVcg76fPqkp1-yT0OJUTvnugbcqesJweLBaZn-H0GSnL9ENPACwfsUK7JaMsOyfOYTgJyniGE--2IG3Mn$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="5">breathsandbeatsride.org.au</a>&nbsp;
Join Colleen in changing the lives of West Australians with heart and lung disease by joining the ride or donating today.

Colleen rides for research

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This week we present a fabulous conversation with Sandee Facy, 
 the Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia and New Zealand.
The Sunflower and Hidden Disabilities are trying to  increase awareness, & understanding of non-visible disabilities, and helping to create communities where people feel seen, supported and included.

We learn of what is a Hidden Disability and how the Sunflower campaign is helping to rase awareness with its subtle, and yet very effective approach.
A global initiative working in partnership with organisations such as airports and large companies to provide training and assistance to them so that they can provide customer service to people with a Hidden Disability in an accessible and inclusive manner.

Living with a Hidden Disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can be difficult for others to recognise, acknowledge or understand the challenges faced. Wearing the Sunflower discreetly indicates to staff, colleagues and health professionals that the wearer has a hidden disability and may need additional help or simply more time.
  
 
 Hidden Disabilities
Website
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Sandee Facy
Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Aus/NZ
sfacy@hdsunflower.com

This week we present a fabulous conversation with Sandee Facy,&nbsp; &nbsp;the Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Australia and New Zealand. The Sunflower and Hidden Disabilities are trying to&nbsp; increase awareness, &amp; understanding of non-visible disabilities, and helping to create communities where people feel seen, supported and included. We learn of what is a Hidden Disability and how the Sunflower campaign is helping to rase awareness with its subtle, and yet very effective approach. A global initiative working in partnership with organisations such as airports and large companies to provide training and assistance to them so that they can provide customer service to people with a Hidden Disability in an accessible and inclusive manner. Living with a Hidden Disability can make daily life more demanding for many people, but it can be difficult for others to recognise, acknowledge or understand the challenges faced. Wearing the Sunflower discreetly indicates to staff, colleagues and health professionals that the wearer has a hidden disability and may need additional help or simply more time. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Hidden Disabilities Website <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hdsunflower.com/au/?_gl=1*j80eq5*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzE0NzI0Njk0LjE3OTExNzc3MTc.*_ga_QH2Q9GE934*czE3OTExNzc3MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTExNzc3MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_9NBHMF5E90*czE3OTExNzc3MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTExNzc3MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw__;KioqKioqKioq!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!G7JnTH00c-d65ruMBYpTmf715hIDen0VBRV1doPoz7oLMBSiXlyZqTChrp9nxMV4F-B03ftWf5HM-DmfuVi4HXGOsvfAFN6m$" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hdsunflower.com/au/?_gl=1*j80eq5*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzE0NzI0Njk0LjE3OTExNzc3MTc.*_ga_QH2Q9GE934*czE3OTExNzc3MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTExNzc3MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_9NBHMF5E90*czE3OTExNzc3MTYkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTExNzc3MTYkajYwJGwwJGgw__;KioqKioqKioq!!BW9V2p7J0Kl2QvQ!G7JnTH00c-d65ruMBYpTmf715hIDen0VBRV1doPoz7oLMBSiXlyZqTChrp9nxMV4F-B03ftWf5HM-DmfuVi4HXGOsvfAFN6m$</a> Sandee Facy Head of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Aus/NZ sfacy@hdsunflower.com

Sharing a Sunflower with Sandee

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