SameSame Different - This is Western Sydney
This podcast series leverages the beauty, richness and uniqueness of cultural diversity, and highlights the triumph and strength of participants who represent cultural diversity. We seek to highlight the triumphs and shared humanity across cultural groups through our podcast series, to break the stereotype of the quintessential Australian, and strengthen and improve attitudes towards cultural diversity.
Episode Three - Lucy Reggio
Inclusion comes from acceptance
Meet Lucy Reggio. Lucy joins Western Sydney MRC on our new venture of the discovery of Western Sydney and its rich diversity through storytelling and the amazing world of podcasts. Lucy has an Italian heritage and is a champion and advocate in the disability sector.
She is President and Founder of the Special Needs Ability Program Providers (SNAPP), and Catena, organisations supporting people with disability in sports.
Lucy’s son Alex was one of only a handful of people in Australia to be diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Robinow Syndrome.
In this episode she shares what inspired her to start SNAPP and how her personal life experience with disability has been a key driver for her – giving her the ability to see the challenges of programs that cater to the needs of ‘normal’ children without the individualised programming required for children living with a disability.
Local Links
SNAPPS
SNAPP provides Social and recreational activities for children and adults with a disability, inclusive of their families, which aims to make a difference
SNAPP on Facebook
SNAPP provides Social and recreational activities for children and adults with a disability, inclusive of their families, which aims to make a difference
SameSame Different - Podcast Shortcuts
Support in Australia
Lifeline Crisis Support
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
13 11 14
Beyond Blue
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they are.
1300 22 46 36
1800 RESPECT
Confidential information, counselling and support service. Open 24 hours to support people impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse.
Call 1800 737 732
Men's Line
Provides free 24/7 help, support, referrals & counselling services for men via phone.
1300 78 99 78
Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Service
Visit a headspace Centre Health professionals in headspace Centres around Australia can help with mental and physical health, alcohol and other drugs, and work and study. Visits are free and confidential.
Global Support
USA
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
Canada
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
New Zealand
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
Meet our sponsors and funding body
Funding for this podcast has been provided by NSW Government.
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Our podcast is available across all Podcast platforms, or listen directly from our website.
