Building Inclusion

About Building Inclusion

Building Inclusion: Australia's Disability Strategy. Building Inclusion: Australia’s Disability Strategy is a powerful new podcast series amplifying the voices shaping the future of disability inclusion in Australia. Hosted by writer, lawyer and disability advocate Sam Drummond, Building Inclusion brings Australia’s Disability Strategy to life through lived experience. Credits Host – Sam Drummond Produced by – Eliza Hull for Powerd Media Audio Edited by – Honor Marino for Print Radio Tasmania Audio Recorded by – Ascent Media This podcast by Powerd Media is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing under the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund: Australia's Disability Strategy (ADS) – Community Attitudes grant program.

Publisher

Powerd Media

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Feb 2026

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   Health & Wellbeing

   Host Sam Drummond interviews Dr. Dinesh Palipana, Dr. Margaret Spencer, Amanda White, and Vera Ciavarella about improving health and wellbeing through inclusive systems and tailored support for people with disability.

2. 

   5 May 2026

   Education and Learning

   Host Sam Drummond interviews students Josh Fletcher and Lefroy, and Deputy Principal Elizabeth Fletcher, alongside Dr. Kathy Cologon, about fostering inclusive education and learning environments for students with disabilities.

3. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Personal and Community Support

   Host Sam Drummond interviews Paralympian Kathleen O’Kelly Kennedy, rapper Grace Kenny, Liam McKennie, and artist Abigail about personal and community supports empowering people with disability in Australia.

4. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Safety Rights and Justice

   Host Sam Drummond interviews Autistic advocate Rosie Putland and human rights lawyer Kate Eastman SC about ensuring safety, rights, and justice for people with disability in Australia.

5. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Inclusive Homes and Communities

   Host Sam Drummond interviews disability advocate Paul Nunnari, Joseph Connellan, Leeanne Caton, Nic Gains, and Joan Gains about creating inclusive homes and communities in Australia.

6. 

   10 Mar 2026

   Employment and financial security

   Host Sam Drummond interviews Andrea Comastri, Quinn Jones, Tanya Pederick, Caitlin, and Vaughn Bennison about fostering employment and financial security for people with disabilities.

7. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Building Inclusion: Australia's Disability Strategy Trailer

   Host Sam Drummond interviews disability advocates and leaders about Australia's Disability Strategy, exploring key outcomes for a more inclusive nation.

Who has been a guest on Building Inclusion

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dinesh Palipana
• Margaret Spencer
• Amanda White
• Vera Ciavarella
• Josh Fletcher

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.