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ParaMatildas Captain Carly Salmon | Life with Cerebral Palsy

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In this episode of ListenABLE, hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin sit down with Carly Salmon – athlete, teacher, and captain of the Para Matildas. Carly opens up about her journey with cerebral palsy, how sport shaped her identity, and why representation in disability sport matters now more than ever.

From her early years in athletics to leading Australia’s Para Matildas, Carly shares the highs and lows of competing, teaching, and empowering others. She reflects on the impact of women’s football, the importance of mental health in sport, and her mission to inspire young people to see their disabilities as strengths.

Follow their journey:

Carly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlysalmon

ParaMatildas: https://www.instagram.com/paramatildas/

Para Volley: https://www.instagram.com/ausparavolley/

Key Takeaways

  • Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, Carly has grown into a leader in sport and education.

  • Represented Australia in athletics before transitioning into football.

  • Captain of the Para Matildas, leading by example on and off the field.

  • Teaching is central to her advocacy – showing kids that disability doesn’t limit potential.

  • Women’s football’s rise has created more visibility and momentum for para athletes.

  • Advocates strongly for funding and support to grow para sports in Australia.

  • Believes sport is a powerful way to build identity, community, and empowerment.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
03:09 – Carly Salmon's Journey with Cerebral Palsy
05:55 – Teaching and Impact on Students
08:59 – Realizations of Disability in School
11:43 – Finding Strength in Disability
14:46 – Transitioning from Athletics to Football
17:49 – Leadership in Team Sports
20:44 – The Rise of Women's Football and Its Impact
23:49 – Pride in Disability Beyond Sports
26:37 – Future Goals for the Para Matildas
29:56 – Addressing Funding and Support for Para Sports

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Content provided by Angus O'Loughlin and SESSION in PROGRESS. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Angus O'Loughlin and SESSION in PROGRESS or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of ListenABLE, hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin sit down with Carly Salmon – athlete, teacher, and captain of the Para Matildas. Carly opens up about her journey with cerebral palsy, how sport shaped her identity, and why representation in disability sport matters now more than ever.

From her early years in athletics to leading Australia’s Para Matildas, Carly shares the highs and lows of competing, teaching, and empowering others. She reflects on the impact of women’s football, the importance of mental health in sport, and her mission to inspire young people to see their disabilities as strengths.

Follow their journey:

Carly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlysalmon

ParaMatildas: https://www.instagram.com/paramatildas/

Para Volley: https://www.instagram.com/ausparavolley/

Key Takeaways

  • Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, Carly has grown into a leader in sport and education.

  • Represented Australia in athletics before transitioning into football.

  • Captain of the Para Matildas, leading by example on and off the field.

  • Teaching is central to her advocacy – showing kids that disability doesn’t limit potential.

  • Women’s football’s rise has created more visibility and momentum for para athletes.

  • Advocates strongly for funding and support to grow para sports in Australia.

  • Believes sport is a powerful way to build identity, community, and empowerment.

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to the Podcast and Guests
03:09 – Carly Salmon's Journey with Cerebral Palsy
05:55 – Teaching and Impact on Students
08:59 – Realizations of Disability in School
11:43 – Finding Strength in Disability
14:46 – Transitioning from Athletics to Football
17:49 – Leadership in Team Sports
20:44 – The Rise of Women's Football and Its Impact
23:49 – Pride in Disability Beyond Sports
26:37 – Future Goals for the Para Matildas
29:56 – Addressing Funding and Support for Para Sports

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  continue reading

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