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S13E2 The Invisible Backbone
Unpaid carers are the invisible backbone of our community.In Queensland, around 642,000 carers support people with intellectual disability of whom live at home with family. Their role is critical,…
S13E1 More Than a Diagnosis: A Mum’s Fragile X Story
In this week’s episode of the Now and the Future Podcast – More Than a Diagnosis: A Mum’s Fragile X Story - we meet Mandy Barker, a Brisbane-based advocate and mother of two children with Fragile X…
S12E5 An Interview with Emma Memma
In this podcast, Dr Carly Lassig (DSQ’s Lead Education Consultant) interviews Dr Emma Watkins, also known as Emma Memma (previously known as the Yellow Wiggle). This interview came about in response…
S12E4 Planning for the Future: Vision and Plan
Planning for a future where you may no longer be around to support your loved one with an intellectual disability is a worrying thought. We all know that we need to have our financial and legal…
S12E3 My Time is Your Lifeline
In today’s episode of the Now and the Future podcast, we are sitting down with Naomie Macquarie, MyTime Support Group Coordinator, to discuss the benefits and impact MyTime support groups can have on…
S12E2 Communicate Your Way – Speech Pathology Week
In the lead up to Speech pathology, Week from 25 – 31 August, in today’s episode of the Now and the Future podcast we meet speech pathologist Amanda Hartmann. In this episode Amanda will take us on a…
S12E1 Healthy Living
Welcome to season 11 of the Now And The Future podcast from Down Syndrome Queensland!This episode of the podcast focuses on health and how we can live healthier lives.This podcast is a production…
S11E5 Individualised Plans for Students Accessing an Alternative Curriculum Level
This podcast episode brings together interviews with advisors from each of the three education systems in Queensland (State, Independent, and Catholic) to discuss students with intellectual…
S11E4 Navigating Prenatal Screening (re-release)
Through work supporting families through prenatal screening and diagnosis, we often hear stories of misinformation about life with Down syndrome and an assumption that following a diagnosis,…
S11E3 World Down Syndrome Congress 2024
In this episode of the Now and the Future podcast we talk about the World Down Syndrome Congress, coming to Brisbane between 9–12 July.This week we meet with three congress presenters; music…
S11E2 Mother’s Day – Life, Love & Challenges
This week we have a special Mother’s Day episode of the Now and the Future podcast and we are joined by the mums and grandmother of four young men with intellectual disability. We chat about life,…
S11E1 Your Caring Way
On this episode of the Now and the Future podcast, we are joined by Breeanna Kars, the Business and Community Officer for Your Caring Way.Your Caring Way is an innovative and unique program that…
S10E5 World Down Syndrome Day
In today’s episode we catch up with Ruth Faragher, Queensland Down Syndrome Advisory Network member and member of the World Down Syndrome Congress organising committee.We're also joined by Darryl…
S10E4 A Woman of Strength: Gillian Gehrke ’s Journey
To recognise International Women’s Day and its theme of inspiring inclusion, we're joined by the amazing, Gillian Gehrke. A woman, a mother, and a strong advocate, Gillian brings a unique perspective…
S10E3 Music Therapy & The Together Red Choir
The Together Red Choir Program is a chance to share your love of music with others, while working on social skills, communication, leadership, self-esteem, and friendships. This is all done through…
S10E2 Housing Options for People With Intellectual Disability
On this episode of the Now and the Future Podcast we discuss housing options for people with intellectual disability.We will discuss making housing decisions, mainstream housing options and how the…
S10E1 A Positive Start to the School Year
The start of the new school year or kindergarten year can be both an exciting time, but also a potentially challenging time, particularly for young people with Down syndrome and/or another…
S9E6 Disability Action Week and International Day of People with Disability
This year we celebrate Disability Action Week in Queensland from November 25th until December 3rd.This week culminates on International Day of People with Disability which is held on December 2nd.…
S9E5 Men's Mental Health Matters - Part 2
In part two of our compelling men's health discussion, we continue our deep dive into the critical topic of men's mental health. Our esteemed guests, Darius Boyd, a former rugby league icon, and…
S9E4 Men's Mental Health Matters - Part 1
In honour of International Mens Day on 19th November, we shed light on the often-overlooked aspect of men's health – their mental wellbeing. In this episode, we are joined by two incredible guests,…
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Now And The Future has published 65 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
Now And The Future is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 30m.
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