Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of sexual abuse and violence experienced by people with disabilities. Mandy is flying solo this week, chatting to Louise Mapleston, social worker and founder of Check and Chat, a consent, sexuality and wellbeing psychoeducation and counselling service for people with disabilities. Check and Chat provides individual sessions, group training and support for parents and professionals. Louise founded Check and Chat in 2021 to address the high rates of sexual victimisation of people with intellectual disabilities identified in the Disability Royal Commission.  Louise also provides support to people with autism, as they’re also highly likely to be victimised while also engaging in harmful sexual behaviours. Louise shares some confronting stats about the level of risk to our peashoots, which highlights all the more just how critical it is to take a primary prevention approach through consent education and resources.Louise also shares some free resources you can check out, such as Planet Puberty, Murray Mallee Community Legal Service video resources on consent and sexting and Dr Wenn Lawson’s autism-focused resources.  You can also search #consent on TikTok for diverse range of conversations and ideas on consent. To foster her own creativity and self-care, Louise is also part of the feisty, feminist cabaret duo, Pink Flabby Bits!  If you’re a music therapist, get in touch with Louise about writing songs about consent!Thank you so much Louise for helping us talk through a very tough topic with such warmth, positivity and hope. We’re so glad you’re doing this incredibly important work. Get in touch with Louise via the Check and Chat website and Instagram if you’d like some support for yourself or your peashoot. If this episode has raised any concerns related to sexual assault, please contact: 1800 Respect Plus:Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveJoin our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeLeave us a speakpipe Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Melbourne forecast for Thursday May 25  - Rain developing, windy, 16  degrees Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Snap Pea Monday Peas ... Mandy and Kate listen to your amazing speak pipes xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab yourself a cuppa, pop in your earphones and pretend you’re having brunch with Mandy, Kate, Bianca and Jess at All Things Equal Cafe!  Located on Carlisle Street, Balaclava in Melbourne’s inner south, the cafe provides purposeful employment for people with disabilities in a mainstream work environment. Established in 2021 to meet a need for inclusive employment in the local area, All Things Cafe has been very successful, with staff excelling in their roles, strong community support and a  waitlist of 50 people ready to work. Not a day service or school, cafe employees are paid award wages and provided with training, experience and the confidence to set them up for ongoing employment in the wider workforce. Bianca and Jess are both passionate about accessibility and inclusion, and talk about the meaningful work and training opportunities provided to staff through the cafe, as well as their cooking school, local sporting canteen pop ups and new catering service for events. Sparking a dialogue about disability and employment, and opening up partnership opportunities and networks to help cafe employees take their next steps out into the workforce, are also key to what they do.  Mandy also chats with employee Paul about his experience at All Things Equal, including the things he most enjoys and his plans for the future.  Thank you Bianca, Jess and Paul for hosting our excursion from the outer east and the delicious brunch. Melbourne Peas, head to All Things Equal at 263 - 265 Carlisle St Balaclava next time you need a coffee!  For more information about the cafe, including their menu, work and volunteering opportunities, the cooking school, catering and more, visit the All Things Equal website or follow them on Facebook and Instagram Plus: Listen to our Spotify playlist –Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas LoveMelbourne forecast for Thursday 18 May - Showers easing, 14 degrees Join our Facebook HangoutFind us on YouTubeHelp spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!Leave us a speakpipe Thank you for supporting Too Peas In A Podcast! We love to hear from you, please contact us here: Website: www.toopeasinapodcast.com.auEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its the end of IWP and Mothers Day in Australia. 4th Anniversary of the Podcast, and a day that we wrap you in our love!! We listen to a couple of your speak pipes and reflect on things! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh hey there Peas it is nearly the end of IPW! We end it with some musings about motherhood! And your speak pipes! Thank you for being part of IPW 2023 (or is that 2020pea!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.