Originally published December 2025 — Updated February 2026
Scope’s podcast, empower half hour, continues to grow as a space where we share real stories, practical insights, and meaningful conversations with the people who shape our community. From lived experience to leadership perspectives, each episode helps listeners understand disability, accessibility, and inclusion through an authentic and empowering lens.
Whether you're a person with disability, a family member, support worker, sector professional, or someone who simply wants to learn more — these episodes will help you connect, reflect, and discover something new.
You can listen to all episodes on Spotify here:
In this episode, we explore the NDIS — how it works, its history, and what the future may hold for the disability sector. The discussion also reflects on long-term experience within the organisation and how the scheme has evolved over time.
In this episode, we explore what Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) are and what is involved. We also look at what makes Scope’s homes unique and how assistive technology supports daily life.
Our very first episode features a powerful conversation between Scope’s new CEO, Lisa Evans, and host Zane McKenzie. Together, they dive into Scope’s vision for the future and explore what empowerment truly means for people with disability and the communities around them.
empower half hour is presented by Scope Disability Services.
Our mission is to share stories of resilience, belonging, and thriving — stories that reflect the richness of our community and support a future where inclusion is the norm.
New episodes are released regularly and cover topics driven by what people want to know — from navigating the NDIS to understanding assistive technology, housing options, employment pathways, and more.
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At the eSafety Commissioner’s national consultation on Australia’s impending social media minimum age requirements, we highlighted the importance of education and accessible information to ensure every young person is supported to be safe online.
The online world presents countless opportunities for young people, offering avenues for connection, learning, and self-expression. For young people living with disability, digital platforms can provide unique ways to engage and participate in communities that may at times be harder to access in the physical world. However, alongside these opportunities, there are also challenges—especially for those who face cognitive difficulties and low literacy.
Be alert: It has come to our attention that some people have recently received phishing emails or text messages from people claiming to be from Scope or employees of Scope asking people for personal information and requesting the purchase of gift cards.
