Transcripts of Iriss.fm

Transcript: How do you find real lack and real passion?

On 24 October 2016 at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Dr Robert French led an Iriss workshop exploring how to negotiate a way through the complexities of our managed world, in order to do some of the worthwhile things we feel passionate about.

Category: Social work (general)

Published on October 23, 2016 | 45 minutes | 9460 words | Iriss

Transcript: In Control Scotland

In this episode, Michael McEwan speaks to Keith Etherington, Director of In Control Scotland about the services the organisation provides.

Category: Social work (general)

Published on October 2, 2016 | 11 minutes | 2260 words | Iriss

Transcript: Why attachment matters

Professor Helen Minnis of the University of Glasgow, talks to David Woodier, a teacher, adoptive parent and blogger for Scottish Attachment in Action, about 'Why attachment matters'.

Category: Attachment

Published on September 30, 2016 | 28 minutes | 5934 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: Unlocking the potential in our communities - George Thomson

George Thomson, Chief Executive of Volunteer Scotland shares his memories of Edgar Cahn, the creator of Time Banking and explores its use as a community development tool. An example includes the walking charity 'Paths for all'.

Category: Community development

Published on September 28, 2016 | 11 minutes | 2314 words | Iriss

Transcript: Limelight Music

Michael McEwan speaks to Gordon Dougall, Artistic Director of Limelight Music.

Category: Disability

Published on September 15, 2016 | 14 minutes | 2952 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: Getting there - Roy McConkey

Roy McConkey OBE, Emeritus Professor, Ulster University in Ireland asks a number of questions.

Category: Social work (general)

Published on September 14, 2016 | 23 minutes | 4891 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: No limits - Jamie Andrew

Jamie Andrew, mountaineer, adventurer and author tells his personal story of surviving an avalanche on the Les Droites mountain in the French Alps. He speaks about dealing with the life-changing challenges that followed and reaching his goals.

Category: Social work (general)

Published on September 14, 2016 | 38 minutes | 7989 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: Reframing respite - Maureen Flynn

The Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme was created in 2013, and builds on lessons learned from other countries relating to self-directed support and personalisation."

Category: Disability

Published on September 13, 2016 | 23 minutes | 4874 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: The 10th International Short Break Association conference - Don Williamson

Don Williamson, ISBA President, explains the background to the biennial ISBA conference that was held 13–15 September 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Category: Carers

Published on September 13, 2016 | 6 minutes | 1197 words | Iriss

Transcript: ISBA 2016: The shifting sector - Amy MacFarlane

Amy MacFarlane, Founder and Chief Executive at Recreational Respite talks about innovative partnerships and use of technology in respite provision in Canada.

Category: Carers

Published on September 13, 2016 | 21 minutes | 4350 words | Iriss