Speak My Language
Speak My Language (Disability) was the first national initiative featuring culturally diverse Australians sharing real stories, experiences and tips about living well with disability.
Through podcast, radio interviews and videos, the program harnessed the power of storytelling to share the personal experiences, skills and talents of people living with a disability. Interviews with guest speakers cover topics such as inclusive places, activities and opportunities all Australians can enjoy.
More than 500 podcasts have been produced across Australia in 29 languages.
Our podcasts
ECCV trained and supported the Victorian team of bilingual facilitators, also known as “Travellers,” who interviewed people about their personal journeys and reflections on how to live well with disability.
In total, the ECCV team produced 134 episodes for the groundbreaking podcast series and exceeded program targets, producing episodes in Cantonese, Hindi, Maltese, Sinhala, Somali and Spanish.
A selection of episodes were broadcasted on community radios in partnership with 3ZZZ, 3CR, Cherry Radio, Casey Radio and 3MDR.
Listen to conversations in your language
Listen to conversations about culturally and linguistically diverse Australians living well with a disability.
People with disability and other guest speakers share stories, advice and resources about accessible and inclusive places and activities around Australia.
Listen to Maryanne’s story in Maltese
Maryanne shares the different activities she explored during COVID-19 to help ease her experience of isolation.
Listen to Santiago’s story in Spanish
Santiago is a talented business owner of an advertising company, helping others connect and be positive, working and advocating for people with a disability.
Listen to Asha’s story in Somali
Asha talks about her journey to success and how education helped her to overcome life challenges and became aspiring policy/project officer.
Our video interviews
With the launch of its video-podcast series in 2025, the Speak My Language (Disability) program introduced a new collection of insightful conversations between two people with disabilities, sharing their different perspectives on living well.
In one episode, Paralympic gold medalist Nazim Erdem speaks with Murat Sirin about the value of staying active through accessible sports and physical activities.
ECCV proudly produced interviews in Sinhala, Spanish and Turkish.
Coalition of Program Partners
The Ethnic Communities Council of NSW is leading the program, proudly delivered via a national partnership with all Ethnic and Multicultural Communities’ Councils around Australia.
Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Visit www.dss.gov.au for more information.