Ablequest

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Oct 2026

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Ablequest is a series of 15 minute programs which examines developments in assistive technology and initiatives for those people living with a wide range of disabilities. Presented by Barbara Sullivan, Marni Roper and Elaine Wziontek. Produced in the studios of 2RPH in Sydney.

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October 16, 202614 min

Stuart Hurst - The Travelling Para

Stuart Hurst is a paraplegic, wheelchair user, former aircraft engineer and advocate for more accessible travel. Before becoming a wheelchair user, he spent decades travelling and working around aviation. He now consults to airlines to promote safer wheelchair handling because he says that they are important as' legs' and not be be regarded as luggage. He spoke to Elaine Wziontek about his experiences and website, thetravellingpara.com. Original air date: 16.10.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 2, 202614 min

Bec Baines - Made to Be Me and You

LANGUAGE WARNING: This episode contains adult themes. Ministry Advisor on Accessibility and now author has co-written a book with Christian sexologist Patricia Weerakoon. Created especially for teenagers with intellectual disability, the book, Made to Be Me and You to be a helpful tool for ministry leaders and carers to have conversations about the body and relating to other people. Bec spoke to Elaine Wziontek about her work and why this book is so important. Original air date: 2.10.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 18, 202614 min

Scott and Jen Reynolds - Saltwater Veterans

Saltwater Veterans is a charity which has been established to help veterans affected by mental trauma and injury transition to civilian life. Scott and Jen Reynolds, co-founders of Saltwater Veterans, run sailing programs for veterans and their families. Jen talks to Barbara Sullivan about their activities and its benefits. Original air date: 18.09.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 4, 202613 min

Layne Paull

Layne is a remarkable young woman combining her passion for engineering, disability and sport to make a difference. Her research explores 3D assistive technology, including creating simple, practical devices such as jar and bottle openers, tactile labels, and sensory toys. Layne talks with Hannah Lock. Original air date: 04.09.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 21, 202614 min

Jennifer Winstone - MyComms

Jennifer Winstone is a Sydney speech therapist and co-founder of the app MyComms , designed to make 'visual communication supports' easy to create, personalise and use in everyday life for people with autism. Jenn spoke to Elaine Wziontek Original air date: 21.08.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 7, 202614 min

Helen Halford - Ping Pong Parkinson

Table tennis, or Ping Pong, is gaining popularity worldwide as an activity which has considerable benefits for people living with the neurodegenerative disease Parkinson's. Helen Halford, Australian President and Global Vice President of Ping Pong Parkinson talks with Barbara Sullivan about the organisation and how its participants are enjoying physiological and cognitive improvements from playing. Original air date: 07.08.26 https://www.pingpongparkinson.org/ Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 24, 202614 min

Che Turner - Olive Express

Che Turner is the Founding Director of the Olive Express, a social enterprise which has offered more than 20,000 aged care residents a delightful train experience in a decked out train carriage. The journey offers an immersive experience with an inbuilt avatar travel guide who speaks different languages. The immersive experience is designed to be social and get residents talking, reminiscing and exploring new locations (virtually) together. Original air date: 24.07.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 10, 202614 min

Adam Richards - Mr Trampoline

Adam Richards is a leading expert on the benefits of trampolining, particularly for children with disabilities. Adam has more than 30 years experience in the trampoline sector and is known by many as 'Mr Trampoline'. Through his work with schools across Australia he has seen first-hand how the freedom and sensory experience of bouncing can unlock remarkable abilities. He speaks with Kate Walker. Original air date: 10.07.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 12, 202614 min

Daniel Hillyer - Robofit

In her first Ablequest interview, Hannah Lock talks to Daniel Hillyer who had an active life as a young chef, then 16 years ago he leaned against a balcony railing and fell 4.5 metres. He was diagnosed as a C4/5 quadriplegic and believed he would never again have any movement below his neck. Now, as co-founder of Robofit, he helps other people on their recovery journeys. Robofit uses neuro controlled exoskeletons to improve function, walking , standing and posture, using bio-electrical signals from the brain to that muscle. Original broadcast date: 12.06.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 29, 202614 min

Matt Bowtell - Free 3D Hands

Matt Bowtell is Founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands. Formerly a Toyota engineer Matt visited Japan as a young engineering student and was excited to see a $1 million bionic arm but sad that most people Original air date: 29.05.26 Support the show: https://donate.2rph.org.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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