A limited edition podcast to accelerate disability inclusion in the FinTech industry. It is co-hosted by Prerna Goel and Whitney Simon and brings various guests who share their experience of disability exclusion and how the industry can drive change. It also spotlights what good looks like and celebrates examples where Disability inclusion is done right!
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A science and culture deep dive into the ice age world of the Bassian Plain in southeastern Australia. The series features interviews with experts and cultural custodians who tell us what is known about this deep past landscape which is now submerged under Bass Strait. The Land Bridge podcast series is a companion to The Land Bridge digital story website https://thelandbridge.au/. The project was funded by the Australian Government through the Our Marine Parks grant program. Program Credits: ...
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Popular history author Adam Courtenay shares the story of the sailing ship the Sydney Cove which crashed in Bass Strait, on the remnants of the land bridge, in 1797. Seventeen of the stranded crew were compelled to cross Bass Strait and walked 600 miles to Sydney and, in the process, walked their way into Australian history. Adam Courtenay’s book o…
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Marine ecologist Associate Professor Neville Barrett has mapped the seabed and surveyed the marine life of the shallow waters of the Beagle Marine Park in Bass Strait. His research helps us understand both the drowned landscape of the Bassian Plain and the unique, biodiverse environment of Bass Strait today. To watch parts of Neville’s interview in…
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Bunurong Women Aunty Gail Dawson and Tasma Walton talk about women’s spiritual connections to sea and coastal places, the significance of the dreaming, and Bunurong links to the ancient landscape of the land bridge. Episode Credits Host: Lucinda Horrocks. Featuring Aunty Gail Dawson and Tasma Walton. Audio recorded by Lucinda Horrocks. Project prod…
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Dr Stefani Crabtree (Santa Fe Institute/Utah State University) and Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm (ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous and Environmental Histories and Futures, James Cook University) discuss their research using computational modelling which can help us understand the likely pathways people used to travel to, live on, and trav…
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Palawa Woman and Pakana Sea Country Ranger Fiona Maher discusses her people’s deep spiritual and cultural connection to the places of Tayaritja/ the Bass Strait Islands, stretching back to the time of the Land Bridge. To watch parts of Fiona Maher’s interview in the Land Bridge documentary film, visit https://thelandbridge.au/the-documentary/ To re…
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Palaeoecologist Professor Simon Haberle explains how charcoal and pollen deposits in very old lakes, lagoons and swamps of the Bass Strait Islands paint a picture of the human history of the Bassian Plain stretching back 40,000 years. To watch parts of Simon Haberle’s interview in the Land Bridge documentary film, visit https://thelandbridge.au/the…
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Welcome to the story of the Land Bridge. Many thousands of years ago, during the last ice age, falling sea levels exposed the shallow Bass Strait seafloor as land. This episode explains what can be expected in this series and also introduces Bass Strait and its ancient existence as the Bassian Plain. A full introduction is also freely available to …
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In this episode, FinTech expert Jas Shah shares his journey and why digital accessibility is no longer optional. He breaks down how the industry has moved beyond basic colour tweaks to fully inclusive design, guided by standards like the WCAG. Jas calls out the common myths and confusion around accessibility, and makes a clear case for why it’s goo…
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In this episode we are delighted to talk to Mary Elliott. Mary is the managing partner of city law firm Fox Williams and a partner in the corporate team where she heads up the Publishing & Digital Media practice. She regularly advises on mergers and acquisitions in the publishing and information industries as well as on day-to-day legal issues …
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In this episode of Accessible Finance by Project Nemo, we have a truly inspiring guest, Nadia Edwards-Dashti, a prominent advocate in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Nadia is known for her impactful work through her podcast series, ‘Fintech’s DEI Discussions,’ and her book, ‘FinTech Women Walk the Talk.’ With a strong focus on action…
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In this episode of Accessible Finance, we are honoured to host Cressida Stephenson, a leading inclusive talent specialist and DEI educator with a strong focus on disability inclusion. Cressida shares her personal journey from a three-decade career in recruitment to becoming a champion for disability inclusion after her own life-changing diagnosis. …
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In today's episode we are joined by Celia Chartres-Aris, a leading Disabled Government special advisor and policy expert. Celia has made a global impact on Disability equity and accessibility, earning multiple awards for her work. Living with Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, a rare terminal genetic condition, she has been instrumental in policy and legislativ…
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This is the first episode of our limited edition podcast. In this episode, we introduce you to Kris Foster, a disability inclusion champion, co-founder of two start-ups and set the stage for Project Nemo, a unique cross-industry project in the UK aimed at accelerating Disability Inclusion in the FinTech industry. Hosted by: Prerna Goel and Whitney …
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