In Plain Sight

Join us as we speak with Ethan Kavanagh, the creator of podcast 'The Perth Tourist'. This unique innovative podcast is designed to provide an immersive audio described tour of well-known Perth landma…

Lily Gaulton is a truly impressive young person; coming in on her 12th birthday to chat about being a disability advocate, winning numerous awards for her efforts and her debut novel, Blossom, publis…

This week on the show Simon and Andrew chat to Jenni Crowther the WA state manager of Cérge, a companion website designed to help people with disability access venues. The Australian company allows u…

If you can move your arm or your hand, or express yourself no matter how minimally: you can dance.

We are delighted to be joined this week by the effervescent Rayna Lamb, a dynamic disability advocat…

Join us as we explore the world of Deafblindness. Our guest this week, Hannah McPierzie, is the Chairperson of Deafblind West Australians (DBWA). She gives us an insight into the great work DBWA is d…

Patrick Gunasekera is a creator, performer and producer working across theatre, dance, music and writing. His art is driven by a heartfelt interest in change. The stories he creates often explore how…

This week Simon and Abby speak to Melanie Hawkes - writer, advocate, and West Australian Director for Physical Disability Australia. Melanie is also a member of the Society of Women Writers WA and re…

In this episode, we speak with Maddison Malins, a Year 12 student and Vision Australia Radio volunteer.

Blind since age 11, Maddie is studying media and building skills in radio and podcasting.

She t…

This week, Simon chats to William Morgan, who's passionate about singing and sound production. Williams sings int he Perth pride Choir and the Humdrum Choir, which he also helps organise. William is …

This week Simon and Andrew take a moment to reflect by revisiting past conversations with four different guests who struck a chord with Simon for their leadership and advocacy work.

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When it comes to digital accessibility, this week's guest is both passionate and knowledgeable. Dr Scott Hollier is the CEO and co-founder of Centre For Accessibility Australia (CFAA), and chatted to…

Meet Maxine Drake: a powerful voice for inclusion and human rights.

As an advocate with Developmental Disability WA, Maxine stands up for students with disabilities and brings passion, heart, and act…

This week on In Plain Sight, we revisit a fabulous conversation from the beginning of our program's journey with the very talented Eliza Hull, musical artist, writer, journalist, and disability advoc…

Deafblind Awareness Week (the last week of June) honours Helen Keller’s birthday and shines a light on the Deafblind community. To mark the occasion, Deafblind West Australians have a special event c…

In the lead-up to International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13th, we speak with Karin Boulton, a third-year physiotherapy student, disability advocate, and member of the Albinism Fellowship of Aus…

"Don't give people a hand-out, give them a hand up."

A motto that this week's guest, Dr Rita Kleinfeld-Fowell, lives by every day.

Legally Deaf and blind, Rita has faced - and overcome - immense chal…

This week Simon and Abby chat with two guests. First up, Vanessa Jessett from People with disabilities Western Australia (PWdWA) about their upcoming State Conference; what’s planned, and why it matt…

Ritchell Lim is a musician, singer, producer and sound engineer, devoted to her art and a natural at her craft. Ritchell is an extremely talented, highly intelligent, bright woman who is just launchi…

This week, film student and goalball athlete Caitlin Hannen-Williams returns to the studio! Abby and Simon catch up with her about her upcoming international competition in Finland, where she'll repr…

“Music brought us together and keeps us together,” - Kaye Fairbairn, speaking about her husband Andrew

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Kaye Fairbairn for a candid conversation about adaptabi…