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 launching herself into to a career as a sound engineer. And, she also happens to be blind.

Ritchell grew up playing the piano, and wrote songs every chance she got. She describes the studio as her second home and has experienced playing in parts of Asia and Australia. We shared a fascinating and educational conversation - hope you enjoy.

Listen to some of Richell's music on her Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/user-540746094

And connect with Ritchell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritchelllimmusic/

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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 represent Australia on the world stage. They also dive into her passion for sound design, her studies in film, and how she balances it all.

The Goalball Club’s World Cup will take place in Espoo, Finland between 22nd - 25th May 2025.

Follow the Aussie Belles (Australian goalball team) on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/Aussiebelles/

https://www.instagram.com/aussie_belles/?hl=en

Listen to the previous episode with Caitlin here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dGFGnfa1khq49V5lcKlAQ?si=ddef28f81b984ae6

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“Music brought us together and keeps us together.” — Kaye Fairban, on her husband Andrew

On this week’s episode, we sit down with Kaye Fairban for a candid conversation about adaptability and challenging assumptions. This personal profile delves into Kaye’s journey through the lenses of family, service, inclusion, and equality — offering insights into how these themes shape her life and perspective.

Link to Kyal’s Coffee Kart for information and bookings: https://www.kyalscoffee.com

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This week we chat with Jayde Abott, a transcriber/proofreader for Vision Australia Radio and member of "The Unseen Bookclub." Jayde shares her love of audio described theatre shows and reading. It's a warm glimpse into passion, inclusion, and the importance of community.

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Kerrie Duff, a Paralympian bronze medalist, joins us in the studio this week to discuss mentoring, leadership, and equality. Kerrie is a disability advocate who currently works for Team Lab and has her own consulting business.

kerrieduffconsulting.com

teamlab.com.au

To connect with the WA Spina Bifida community, you can go to the Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/SpinaBifidaWA

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This week, Simon speaks to three staff members from DADAA, a West Australian arts organisation finding creative ways to reduce disadvantage in the arts for people with disability.

DADAA stands for Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia.

DADAA aspires to be a voice of ambition, daring, and innovation, providing opportunities for creative expression and development for people with all abilities.

To challenge preconceptions and perceptions, think differently and freely, and create great art – art that changes people’s lives.

You can find out more about DADAA on their website: dadaa.org.au

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Meningococcal septicaemia left Lisa Burnette a double amputee at 24, but today, it’s the least impacting part of her life. In this episode, we focus on Lisa's work as a Clinical Information Nurse and volunteer disability advocate. She shares her experiences volunteering across various areas and what volunteering means to her.

Link to Lisa’s book “Learning to Walk”: https://lisaburnette.com.au

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Buckle up for an exciting and fun-filled conversation with Kal Krzyzanowski, radio announcer, producer, and podcaster. This week, we had a blast chatting with Kal as he shares his passion for radio and the many ways he's making a difference in the local community and the broader disability sector.

Link to Verity Group Disability Housing (as mentioned in the interview): https://veritygroupaustralia.com.au/about/

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