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Inclusion Talks

Inclusion Talks

By: Cindy McDougall and Dan Lonergan
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Dan Lonergan introduces a new podcast, co-hosted by Cindy McDougall a leading volunteer in all abilities and para-sports for little Athletics Victoria, who has a story to tell herself. A mother of 7 with 5 children on the spectrum, all of whom have forged excellent junior athletics careers themselves- Cindy opens up about life and the challenges of being a mother of children on the spectrum. Sponsored by Aussie Home Loans https://www.aussie.com.auCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Narelle Woods and Kobi Lee Dyer
    Jul 16 2025

    Thanks to Kiss Professional Solutions, In today's Episode, we are catching up with Narelle Woods, Mother of ASD Classified Track and Field Athlete, Kobi Lee Dyer.

    Kobi Lee Dyer is a 19-year-old non-verbal Para athlete who competes in athletics and is also building a career as an artist, participating in local and state art competitions. Recently, Kobe was named to the Australian Team for the Virtus World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, in October. Today, we will discuss the journey Narelle and Kobi have had to become part of Para Athletics, and her previous and upcoming Australian representation at the Virtus Championships. We will also highlight her remarkable artistic talents and everything in between. We hope you enjoy today's chat!

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    48 mins
  • BELINDA SLATTER
    Jun 5 2025

    This week's episode brought to you by Kiss Professional Solutions we welcome Belinda Slatter, a Toowoomba local, Heptathlete, long-time Para-All – All Abilities athlete, multiple Australian Team representative, Proactive advocate for the benefits of Sport for people with Autism and Intellectual Disability and also a big supporter of the benefits of Inclusive Coaching. Belinda’s passion for building awareness of the difficulties of engaging in sport when living regionally, and also for creating opportunities and removing barriers for remote and regional young athletes and promoting positive change, is today's focus.

    We hope you enjoy our episode.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Dayna Crees Part 2
    May 29 2025

    In Episode 3, Part 2 of the Inclusion Talks Podcast, sponsored by Kiss Professional Solutions, we welcome Mental Health Advocate and Paralympic Bronze Medallist Dayna Crees. We discuss inclusive sport, elite experiences, promoting growth in sports for children, and mental health challenges. Plus, we chat about Dayna and our Co-Host’s love for AFL and recent football highlights. Enjoy the episode!

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    44 mins
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