3CR The Boldness Disability Current Affairs

14/03/2026

Deadly Voices is a documentary by The Deadly First Nations Shout Out Group.

It shares the experiences of First Nations people with disability, and the challenges of staying connected to culture.

To watch the film, see the comments below. 👇

09/03/2026

Listen Sarah Barton remembers Stella Young. https://www.3cr.org.au/boldness/episode/sarah-barton-remembers-stella-young

08/03/2026

Listen to the interview with Kath Duncan discussing Specials.

Interview with Kath Duncan about her play 'Specials' showing at the Arts HouseComing Soon Next show . 18 March 2026 Interview with Zoe Simmons discussing Social Stigma and Trolls

07/03/2026

Tune into a special pre-IWD edition of on Saturday March 7th from 1-2pm featuring an interview with Kath Duncan (photo by Sarah Walker) about her play 'Specials', starring disabled performers and based on real life experiences, as well as a talk with Sarah Barton, fundraiser for the documentary on the late Stella Barton, celebrated disabled comedienne and activist.

Later in the evening a special broadcast of Hillbilly Fever, featuring female Australian country artists, will kick off our 24 hours of IWD programming from 11pm!

04/03/2026

Public Service Announcement regarding Robodebt.

We want to ensure that everyone that was impacted by the Robodebt scheme has an opportunity to make a claim for compensation.

The deadline to participate in the proposed settlement is this Friday 6th of March at 4.00pm AEST.

What can you do to assist?
Forward this email to other people you know who were also impacted by the Robodebt scheme and alert them to the deadline and encourage them to register at https://www.robodebtsettlement.com.au/ if they haven’t already done so.
Post a message and the link https://www.robodebtsettlement.com.au/ on your social media accounts.
Advise people to contact robodebt@gordonlegal.com.au or 1300 001 356 for further information.

How can someone register?

The fastest and simplest way to register is to visit the registration portal https://www.robodebtsettlement.com.au/. The registration form takes only minutes to complete.

We thank you for your assistance.


Emotional toll of Robodebt

Due to the nature of Robodebt, there is a risk that you or people you know may experience emotional discomfort or feelings of distress. If you experience discomfort or distress, you can seek immediate help from the following services:

Lifeline:
13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue:
1300 224 636
https://www.beyondblue.org.au

Kind regards
Gordon Legal
Robodebt Class Action Settlement Team

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27/02/2026

Listen to the interview with the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania on the National Assistance Card.

Maree-Clare Couper Executive Officer at the Brain Injury Association of Tasmania and Lizz Hills Ambassador for the National Assistance Card discuss The National Assistance Card with The Boldness.Support The Boldness. Subscribe to 3CR Next show 19 March 2026-------------------------------------------...

30/11/2025

Listen to Back to Country: Kims Story on 3CR Disability Day Broadcast at 6 PM.

The Boldness talks with Kim Frank-Koczwara about her experiences living in Rural Australia - The Challenges and The Community.

12/10/2025

21/08/2025

Interview with VMAIC Cass Power discussing Navigate My Way - Mental Health Rights with The Boldness.

https://www.3cr.org.au/boldness/episode/vmaic-cass-power-discusses-navigate-my-way-mental-health-rights

28/07/2025

VALID discusses their peer based program with The Boldness on Wednesday 28 July 2025 on 3CR 855 AM.

25/07/2025