Family, Whanau and Disability
Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Family, Whanau and Disability. This podcast features interviews with parents, professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information and resources for families and whānau caring for people with disabilities in New Zealand. Discussion topics cover a range of subjects related to disability and special needs, such as inclusive education, supporting someone with special needs, and the challenges and triumphs of living with a disability.
Episodes
40 episodes
40. The Importance of Beginning Early
Ursula Christel has 3 sons. In 1998 her middle son was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare condition that affects 1:15,000 people. As life got busy, so did Ursula. She co-founded The Angelman Network, a NZ based registered charity that sha...
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30:13
39. The Importance of Relationship Building with Whanau and the Wider Community
Presenters: Jo Hannah Produced by Parent to Parent NZGuests: Jo Ellis Jo Ellis is a single mum to Harvey, an enthusiastic, inquisitive teenage boy that was born with Cri Du Chat Syndrome. Prior to H...
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30:19
38. Mainstream First in Education with Frian Wadia
Presenters: Jo HannahProduced by Parent to Parent NZGuests: Frian WadiaFrian Wadia is a mother of 3 lovely boys 16yrs, 14yrs and 12yrs old, all with varying disabilities and learning needs. Th...
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Season 2021
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Episode 2038
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38:09
37. CareerMoves, Disability and Employment
Research: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by: Parent to Parent Support and Information TeamGuestsMark SmithManaging Director of CareerMovesProgramme SynopsisLo...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1037
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16:41
35. Powerchair Football with Peter van Vroonhoven
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuestsPeter van VroonhovenPeter’s connection to disability a...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1035
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1:03:46
36. Takiwatanga Sanctuary
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuestsSteve Brown – ex chef, therapist ...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1036
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31:49
34. Interview with Lorna Sullivan about EGL and Service Providers
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise ask the Minister about what...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1034
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24:15
33. Budget Special 2019 with Minister Carmel Sepuloni
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise ask the Minister about what...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1033
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20:21
32. Minimum Wage Exemption for Workers with Disabilities
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise and...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1032
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35:32
31. SafeSquares with Carol Armstrong
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisLouise and...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1031
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48:05
30. Future Planning for Families of Children with Special Needs with Tiffany Wilkinson
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise Ratcliffe and David TaylorProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with help from Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuests: Tiffany WilkinsonTiffany...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1030
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59:29
29. Back to School with Louise and a New Co-host!
Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information a...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1029
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48:28
28. Back to School 2019 with Barbara Nelson
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuests: Barbara NelsonDirector, Kauri CentreBarbara Nelson spent the last 5 ...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1028
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16:15
27. Christmas Preparation
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe with Wintec Music and Performing ArtsProgramme SynopsisIn the run-up to Christmas Louise talks thro...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1027
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27:57
26. Anxiety with Matthew Peppercorn
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Louise RatcliffePresenter: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and Wintec Music and Performing ArtsGuests: Matthew PeppercornTASK Mental Wellness<...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1026
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38:28
25. System Transformation and Mana Whaikaha
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Wintec Music and Performing Arts DepartmentGuestsJanine MorrahJanine is Parent to Parent’s Manawatu Regional ...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1052
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19:06
24. Social vs Medical Model of Disability
Research and co-ordination: Lisa PirihiPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Wintec Music and Performing Arts DepartmentGuests Rebecca Armstrong - ResearcherRebecca is a researcher for Altogether Autis...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1024
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19:57
23. Ali Beasley (part 2) and Farewell FreeFM
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn JuryPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0Guests: Ali BeasleyAli Beasley lives in Nelson with her husband Keith an...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1023
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27:08
22. Ali Beasley, ‘Emilias Colours’, Parenting and Family life with a Special Needs Child (part 1)
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn JuryPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0Guests: Ali BeasleyAli Beasley lives in Nelson with her husband K...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1022
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28:14
21. Parenting: Self-care and Understanding Child Behaviour
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn JuryPresenters: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0Guests: Rebecca ArmstrongMAppPsy, Researcher, Parent to Parent Rebecca r...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1021
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28:14
20. Parenting Siblings With and Without Special Needs
Tune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Connect, Inform, SupportConnect, Inform, Support features interviews with professionals and specialists on disability-related topics, and is a source of information a...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1020
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28:12
19. Caring for Ken; David’s Story (part 2)
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Louise RatcliffePresenter: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and Wintec Music and Performing ArtsTune in to Parent to Parent's podcast Con...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1019
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28:55
18. Caring for Ken; David’s Story (part 1)
Research and co-ordination: Lisa Pirihi and Carolyn JuryPresenter: Louise RatcliffeProduced by Louise Ratcliffe and FreeFM89.0Guests: David TaylorDad, Husband, Carer, Builder, Inventor David grew up ...
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Season 2019
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Episode 1018
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28:39