This week, stories about the burden of expectations and the triumph of defying them.

The Burden of Low Expectations

In our first story, Esther navigates different cultural expectations of disability when she migrates to Australia via Uganda and Sudan.

Content Warning: A note that this story contains examples of discriminatory attitudes towards disability.

This story was made by Carey Scheer for the Purple Orange Podcast. Purple Orange is a South Australian organisation that aims to create a fair world for people with disability. Find out more by visiting their website.

Fashion Liberation

In our second story, Zeb moves back to their home state of Tasmania, and wants to find the right clothes. 

Content Warning: Please listen with care as this story contains references gender based violence.

Produced by Sarah Mashman, with contributions from Lea Redfern.

This is an extended version of a story originally produced for the KCRW 24 Hour Radio Race.  

All The Best Credits

Executive Producer: Phoebe Adler-Ryan

Editorial Producer: Melanie Bakewell

Host: Madhuraa Prakash

Mixed by Emma Higgins

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