Episode 61: #060 Rosemary Kayess

Rosemary Kayess is the Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner. A wealth of knowledge with her academic background in law, tireless work ethic and lived experience as a quadriplegic have led to many leadership roles. With a keen interest in geopolitics, she's also made an impact overseas being appointed to lead the charge as an Australian delegate at the United Nations.Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE AND SEE IT THRIVE!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCth8nDElTYQcYedzFpS6ZWAApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/keep-rolling-with-jake-briggs/id1472328896Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H5Owd1nU1k5N0hKGu5mvj?si=e855554e3aad4d1eAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/991e3c92-cc02-485e-9d29-7cc4c8df023a/keep-rolling-with-jake-briggsGoogle:  https://podcasts.google.com/search/keep%20rolling%20with%20Jake%20BriggsAnd on all other audio podcast platforms!Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Rosemary Kayess:Website: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/disability-discrimination-commissioner-rosemary-kayessAdd, Follow or Contact me: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:47) Early life(00:06:06) From the onset of the accident - education in law(00:08:15) Talking about inspiration and being real(00:11:35) When others impact you positively(00:13:46) Becoming what you think about(00:17:00) Hey Elon Musk, if you’re listening(00:17:45) Technology (00:20:00) Keep the wheels turning(00:23:15) Remembering to stay healthy(00:25:00) Inspiration porn and not being understood(00:33:40) Leadership roles and maintaining focus(00:38:21) Lived experience with leadership roles in law(00:40:40) Doctoral studies and international impact(00:47:00) Transportation including international travel(00:53:10) The NDIS(00:59:52) Funding, education and politics(01:05:45) Has the Royal Commission into Disability had impact and OBCAT(01:10:10) Private institutions, Commercialising Law & Order and Criminalisation of Disability(01:16:20) The role of the Commissioner explained(01:21:12) Changing the language and the impact of spin branding(01:24:18) Future plans