Carly Findlay

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Songs of influence

August 15, 2013 Carly Findlay 7 Comments

It’s been my life-long dream to go on radio and play my favourite songs, especially Savage Garden - and last Thursday I did it! I was so excited to have been invited onto Are You Looking At Me? on 3CR - it's a conversation show about equality and difference, with conversations … [Read more...]

3cr, bob evans, darren hayes, disability, diver, diversity, interview, music, radio, silverchair, Uncategorized

One conversation creates change. Another post on Embarrassing Bodies.

August 8, 2013 Carly Findlay 15 Comments

Embarrassing Bodies was on the TV last night. I didn't watch it, a friend texted me to tell me it was on. I replied that I think the title is offensive, the content's exploitative and the viewers' reactions are callous, but thanks for thinking of me. I wrote about how I feel … [Read more...]

activism, disability, discrimination, diversity, education, embarassing bodies, ichthyosis, Uncategorized

Discriminatory abuse from a taxi driver. Diversity training is urgently needed in the taxi industry.

July 4, 2013 Carly Findlay 49 Comments

Last night I caught a taxi home. The hotel concierge called it for me, from the Mantra on Russell. I got in the taxi, the driver fiddled with the meter for a minute, and then turned around to ask me where I needed to go. He saw my face, and then asked "what's that smell?"."What … [Read more...]

disability, discrimination, diversity, ichthyosis, taxi, Uncategorized, visible difference

Discriminatory language. Racism, homophobia, ableism, sexism.

June 13, 2013 Carly Findlay 3 Comments

We must remember that someone's bad day or slip of the tongue is probably multiplying tenfold for those regularly on the receiving end of discriminatory language. I only suffer discriminatory language on a small scale, compared to what many other members of the community endure. … [Read more...]

current affairs, diversity, language, Uncategorized

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The material on Tune into Radio Carly is copyright. The writing in this blog is by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Most photos in this blog are by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce without permission from Carly Findlay. This blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect those of my employers'. The information I provide about ichthyosis is mostly based on personal experiences. Please seek medical advice or counseling before trying any new treatments I've written about. Where stared, I use affiliate links on this blog. By clicking them, I receive a small percentage of the purchase.

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