Elevating Yarns with FPDN

Episode 12: FPDN Yarning Disability, Season 1, Episode 12- Joe Williams

Elevating Yarns with FPDN

Show Notes

FPDN Advocate Carly Wallace discusses the complex and sensitive topic of Psychosocial disabilities with Wiradjuri/Wolgalu, First Nations Aboriginal man Joe Williams. Joe is a man with his own psychosocial disability, living with Biploar Disorder and is a staunch mental health and trauma advocate.

To connect with joe, visit his website at www.joewilliams.com.au

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