A Life-Changing Accident

Navigating the World as a Disabled Person

Accessibility Challenges in the Workplace

Young Care's Mission and Accommodation

Filling Gaps in Disability Support

In this episode, Clare Stewart, CEO of Youngcare and former Mayor of Noosa, joins Peta to share her powerful story of resilience, disability, and purpose.

At just 23 years old, Clare was struck by a garbage truck while out for a morning run. She spent six months in hospital and underwent 37 surgeries to save her legs. Twenty-five years on, she’s leading one of Australia’s most respected disability organisations, advocating for accessible housing, dignity, and choice for young people with high care needs.

Clare and Peta discuss how lived experience shapes authentic leadership, the reality of accessibility in everyday life, and the urgent need to rethink how Australia houses and supports disabled people.

Connect:
Youngcare:
Website: youngcare.com.au
Instagram: @youngcareoz
LinkedIn: Youngcare Australia
YouTube: YoungcareOz

Peta Hooke:
Instagram: @petahooke
Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com
Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Episode Transcript:www.icantstandpodcast.com

In this episode, Clare Stewart, CEO of Youngcare and former Mayor of Noosa, joins Peta to share her powerful story of resilience, disability, and purpose.
At just 23 years old, Clare was struck by a garbage truck while out for a morning run. She spent six months in hospital and underwent 37 surgeries to save her legs. Twenty-five years on, she&rsquo;s leading one of Australia&rsquo;s most respected disability organisations, advocating for accessible housing, dignity, and choice for young people with high care needs.
Clare and Peta discuss how lived experience shapes authentic leadership, the reality of accessibility in everyday life, and the urgent need to rethink how Australia houses and supports disabled people.
Connect: Youngcare: Website: <a href="https://youngcare.com.au/who-we-are/the-team/" data-start="1236" data-end="1301">youngcare.com.au</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/youngcareoz/reels/" data-start="1315" data-end="1375">@youngcareoz</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/youngcareoz/" data-start="1388" data-end="1456">Youngcare Australia</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@YoungcareOz/videos" data-start="1468" data-end="1526">YoungcareOz</a>
Peta Hooke: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke" data-start="1559" data-end="1608">@petahooke</a> Website: <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1620" data-end="1682">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a> Email: <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>
Episode Transcript: <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com/" data-start="1747" data-end="1809">www.icantstandpodcast.com</a>

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com 

 

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.
Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;Have a question?
Ask Peta on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/petahooke/">Instagram</a>, contact her via the <a href="https://www.icantstandpodcast.com">website </a>or send her an email via <a href="mailto:icantstandpodcast@gmail.com">icantstandpodcast@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;
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Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability.

The I Can't Stand Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it is like to live with a disability? The I Can't Stand Podcast is for everyone who has a question or just wondered about disability. No questions are off-limits any question you have is allowed.

Every week Peta will answer any question you have, based on her experiences as a single, 30- something woman who has Cerebral Palsy. Have a question?

Ask Peta on Instagram, contact her via the website or send her an email via icantstandpodcast@gmail.com

Clare Stewart on Disability, Leadership and Accessible Housing

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