AIRWAVES ACCESS is a radio program and podcast that focuses on issues that matter to those with a lived experience of disability. Broadcast monthly on Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM) and Gippsland FM (104.7 FM), Airwaves Access is also streamed as a podcast by VALID. Proudly made by and for people with disabilities, this program gives a voice to leaders in the community.
The Airwaves Access Journey
During the Victorian COVID-19 lockdown of 2020, a radio show pilot was developed by the Gippsland Working Together Group (comprising VALID, the Moe Peer Acton Group, New Wave Self Advocacy, Gippsland Disability Advocacy and Moe Life Skills) and Gippsland FM.
The show became known as Airwaves Access and was aired on International Day of People with Disability on 3rd of December 2020.
The show was a success and peer action leaders continue to create content on a monthly basis for their communities.
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EPISODE 1 – The COVID rap and more – December 2020
BROADCAST DETAILS
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM) Fri 3 Dec
GUESTS/PRESENTERS
Georgia Green, Andrew Prior, Chris Bodley, Ben Corcoran, Ann Hutchinson, Adrian Terranova, Kathryn Bartlett, Fee Doller, Paul Dunn, Mitchell Price, Rachael Walters, Paul Drew, David Hansen, David Walker, Sarah Darmody, Mary Nickson, Lucie Holden, Jenny Rayner, Luke Nelson, Mark Thompson, Liam Doyle, Candace Bates, Ellie Blackney.
PRODUCERS David Hansen, Paul Dunn, VALID
CO-ORDINATOR Emily Sinnbeck
We would like to send a big thanks to our supporters: Gippsland Disability Advocacy, Moe Life Skills, New Wave Disability Advocacy, Watsonia Neighbourhood House, VALID, Jika Jika Community Centre, Gippsland Working Together Group, Ballarat Working Together Group, Banyule/Darebin Peer Action Group and Gippsland FM.
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EPISODE 2 – Rights, respect, employment and the Geelong sculpture project – December 2021
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM) Friday 3 Dec 2021 at 12pm
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM) Fri 3 Dec 4-5pm and Sat Dec 4 2-3 pm
GUESTS
Dan Stubbs (Disability Worker Commissioner)
Ginger Ekselman (Sexual Lives & Respectful Relationships)
David Chasemore (Jobs Victoria Advocate)
Steve Singline (Geelong Sculpture Project)
PRESENTERS
Luke Nelson, Sonia Marcon, Judy Kelly, Fiona HockHing, Georgia Green, Rachael Walters, Chris Bodley, Emmy Silva, Ann Hutchinson, Adrian Terranova, Chiara Bordonaro, Andrew Prior, Majella Moss, Elicia Petroski, Ellie Blackney, Jana Hand and David Hansen.
STEVE SINGLINE RECORDING Jana Hand
PRODUCER David Hansen – VALID
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EPISODE 3 – Support co-ordination – February 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUESTS Carl Thompson (Support co-ordinator and NDIS participant)
PRESENTERS Justine Best, Luke Nelson, Samson Hailu, Barry Robinson, Mark Thompson and David Hansen.
PRODUCER David Hansen – VALID
EPISODE 4 – Inclusive music making – March 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUESTS
Paul Drew and Ben Corcoran (Connecting Through Technology – New Wave Disability Advocacy)
Ellie Blackney (singer, songwriter – song only)
Rach & Ollie (inclusive music workshop facilitators)
PRESENTERS Rachael Walters, Chris Bodley, Andrew Prior, Georgia Green, Grahame Binding, Emmy Silver, Kathryne Bartlett, Glen Van Dord, Tim Mackie, Fiona Hock Hing and David Hansen.
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 5 – Election special – April 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUESTS
Emily Bieber (voting & democracy)
Jean Cotchin (Campaign Manager – Every Australian Counts)
Kate Thwaites MP, Federal Member for Jagajaga
PRESENTERS Justine Best, Barry Robinson, Luke Nelson, Lucie Holden and David Hansen.
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 6 – A chat with the Mayor of Banyule – May 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUEST Mayor of Banyule – Cr Elizabeth Nealy
PRESENTERS Luke Nelson and Lucie Holden
RECORDING Lucie Holden
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 7 – Why stories matter – June 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUESTS
VALID’s Online Writers Group – Ellie Blackney, Chris Bodley, Rachael
Walters, David Baker, Judy Kelly, Brooke Boyle, Georgia Green,
Andrew Prior and Paul Dunn.
PRESENTERS Luke Nelson and David Hansen
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 8 – Patient Rights – July 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUEST Wendy Benson – Australian Patients Association
PRESENTERS Fiona HockHing, Rachael Walters and David Hansen
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 9 – Inclusive Sports – August 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
GUESTS Barry, Sam and Anthony – Northern Falcons FC (AAA)
PRESENTERS Justine Best, Judy Kelly and David Hansen
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 10 – Mental Health Week – October 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
PRESENTERS Chris, Georgia and David
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 11 – Emeritus Professor Joe Graffam – November 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
PRESENTERS Luke, Justine and David
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID
EPISODE 12 – ‘Growing up Disabled in Australia’ – December 2022
BROADCAST DETAILS
Plenty Valley FM (88.6 FM)
Gippsland FM (104.7 FM)
RECORDED LIVE at Watsonia Neighbourhood House for International Day of People with Disability. This event was sponsored by Banyule City Council.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Fiona Tuomy
GUEST WRITERS Kath Duncan, Eliza Hull, Lucy Carpenter
SPECIAL GUEST Luke Nelson
PRODUCER David Hansen – [email protected] – VALID