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The allabilityhour’s Podcast
Patty from Focal Community Services and West Bremer Radio’s DJ Sparky return for a new season of the All Abilities Hour!, a weekly show coming to you every Saturday. It’s a dedicated space where we come together to celebrate diversity, amplify voices, and foster inclusivity.
Episodes
- The allabilityhour’s Podcast
NDIS Reforms: Plan Changes, Funding Cuts & What Participants Need to Know
Major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are raising plenty of questions for participants, families and service providers. So what do…
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Life After School: Maddie's Journey Towards Employment and Independence
Finishing high school is an exciting milestone, but for young people with disability and their families, preparing for life after Year 12 can come with plenty…
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Finding the Right Home: Understanding Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
Finding the right place to call home is important for everyone, but for people with disability, having a home designed around their individual needs can make a…
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NDIS Reforms Explained: What the Changes Mean for Participants and Providers
Big changes are underway for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and understanding what they could mean for participants, families and service…
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Finding Her Confidence: Crystal’s Journey Continues
A familiar voice is back on the AllAbility Hour this week, as DJ Sparky and Patty from Achieve Australia welcome Crystal back to the microphone to find out how…
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More Than a Support Worker: Getting the Right Match with Bespoke Care
Finding a support worker isn't just about finding someone who can fill a shift — it's about finding someone who understands the person they're supporting. This…
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Discovering Boccia: The Inclusive Sport for Everyone
What exactly is boccia? DJ Sparky and Patti had the same question! This week on the AllAbility Hour, Emily from Sports4All joins DJ Sparky and Patty from…
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Fresh Futures, New Beginnings & Understanding Disability Support
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Achieve Australia sit down for a catch-up on a big few weeks in the Ipswich disability community —…
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Finding Your Place: Kristel’s Journey & Inclusive Dance with Madeleine Stewart Dance Company
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Achieve Australia bring together two fantastic stories about independence, inclusion, friendship and…
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Born to Perform: Singing, Dancing & Building Confidence with Achieve Australia
There’s plenty of energy, laughter and personality on this week’s AllAbility Hour as DJ Sparky and Patty from Achieve Australia are joined by members of the…
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Embracing Change & Creating Fresh Futures with DCAM
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patti from Achieve Australia welcome back Peter and Grandel from DCA Mentoring Support (DCAM) for a…
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A New Chapter Begins: Focal Joins Achieve Australia
This week on the AllAbility Hour marks an exciting milestone as DJ Sparky and Patty announce that Focal Community Services has officially joined Achieve…
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Finding Your Voice: Opportunities Through DSiDQ
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services are joined by Michael from Down Syndrome and Intellectual Disability…
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Heart, Collaboration & Growth: Inside the iCare Group
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome Kiara from the iCare Group to discuss her journey into the…
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NDIS Price Guide Changes Explained: What Participants Need to Know
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome Ella from First2Care Plan Management to unpack the latest NDIS…
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Building Better Support Workers: Training for the Disability Sector
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services shine a spotlight on the people behind quality disability support…
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Cooking Up Independence: Inside Focal’s Life Skills Kitchen
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patti from Focal Community Services shine a spotlight on one of Focal’s most practical and empowering programs…
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Understanding NDIS Changes: What Participants Need to Know
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patti from Focal Community Services take a deep dive into some of the major changes happening within the NDIS…
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Stable, Grounded & Growing: The Power of Equine Assisted Therapy
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services are joined by Brittany from Stable and Grounded for a fascinating…
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Inclusion, Independence & Never Giving Up
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patti bring together an inspiring panel of guests to discuss disability advocacy, inclusive sport…
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Wraparound Support: Inside DCC’s Community-First Approach
Broadcasting from the Ipswich Show, this week’s AllAbility Hour welcomes Victor from DCC Group to discuss the importance of holistic, culturally informed…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastFood, Behaviour & Resilience
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patti return with a packed episode featuring expert insights and an incredibly inspiring personal story. First…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastNavigating the NDIS: Support Coordination, Culture & Real Outcomes
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty sit down with Rufaro from Insight Collective to unpack the real impact of support coordination and the…
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Building Independence: Ellie Jane Support Services & Positive Behaviour Support Explained
This week on the All Ability Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty welcome two insightful guests for an episode focused on independence, support, and better outcomes for…
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More Than a Companion: The Power of Assistance Dogs with Jo & Ice
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services sit down with Jo from Malachi Assistance Dogs Training, alongside her…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastSupporting Young Minds: Bree from Soul Support Services
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome Bree from Soul Support Services for a thoughtful conversation about…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastAllied Health in Action: From Neurological Rehab to Treating Vertigo
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services dive into the world of allied health with expert guests sharing how therapy…
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Connecting Communities: ACME Support Services & My Solace Spotlight
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services welcome two passionate guests making a difference in the disability sector…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastFrom Support Worker to Industry Leader: Mick Neal’s Journey with Footsteps
On this week’s episode of the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services sit down with Mick Neal from Footsteps to explore his journey…
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Understanding NDIS Changes & Navigating the Disability Gateway
This week on the AllAbility Hour, DJ Sparky and Patty from Focal Community Services break down important updates affecting the disability community, with a…
The allabilityhour’s PodcastNew Year, New Goals: The AllAbility Hour Returns for 2026
The All Ability Hour kicks off 2026 with heart, hope, and big dreams as the team returns to the studios at Focal Community Services. In this feel-good first…