The Empower Hour Cairns FM 89.1

03/09/2025

🎧 Listen back: We had Saroj and Milan from Himalayan Community Care Services in for a chat yesterday on The Empower Hour, and they absolutely impressed us! Deep community roots, the grit to build something meaningful in a new country, all in a second language. They've also got big goals for the future - this one is not to be missed!

Catch the conversation here 👇
https://audio.com/theempowerhour/audio/the-empower-hour-episode-57-2nd-september-25

11/08/2025

Three providers have joined forces to bring the Cairns community a fun and informative afternoon of NDIS Trivia! Hosted by.... yours truly (Joe) from The Empower Hour! KinKera Community, Aruma and Nurse Next Door are hosting this fun and informative event for FREE!

Friday 22nd August at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort
2.30pm - 4.30pm
www.kinkera.com.au/ndis-trivia-in-cairns/

Fun times, free pizza and some great prizes are up for grabs! This is an event for everyone wanting to know more about the SDA and SIL space. Whether you're an NDIS aficionado, an NDIS participant. or provider, this event is for you! Register your team of 5-8 players for FREE using the link above!

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29/07/2025

A huge thank you to Sean from Being Me Therapies for joining us on the show once again! It was great to catch up on everything that’s happened in the year since his last visit and to hear all about his incredible new driving simulator, situated at the Pinnacle Support Coordination & Services hub.

This is a total game changer for teens and young adults living with disabilities who are eager to get behind the wheel.

Thanks again, Sean — same time next year? Book in with Sean using the link below 👇
www.beingme.com.au
Listen back 👉 https://bit.ly/45ejqIh

23/07/2025

Joe is taking part in the upcoming Walk to Defeat MND Cairns event taking place this weekend on The Esplanade! If you want to show your support for a great cause please consider donating below 👇

I am making a difference for Queenslanders living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) by participating in the Walk to Defeat MND 2025. MND takes a person’s ability to move, speak, swallow and eventually breathe. All donations, big and small, are important. So, let's work together to reach my goal. Yo...

14/07/2025

This week we’re joined by former Paralympian and all-round legend Don Elgin, who now heads up events at One Community. We kick things off chatting about his early life and sporting career, then dive into the findings from the Kismet Index and what it means for us up here in FNQ.

We also unpack what Ready-Set-Connect events are all about, and how One Community is helping bring people together in really meaningful ways.

You can catch up with Don yourself at tomorrow’s Ready-Set-Connect event in Cairns at Brothers League Club from 10am - registration is free!

🎧 Catch it at 9am today on Cairns FM 89.1 👇
https://radioau.net/cairns-fm/

03/07/2025

Missed any of our recent shows? Listen back at audio.com/theempowerhour 📻😎

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17/06/2025

Today we were joined by SugarPlane to showcase some of the tracks off of his brand new album Abyss of Bliss. He shared some personal insights in to living with his injury, what inspires him when making music and how his own experience with support staff has shaped his disability business.

Listen to the wonderful Abyss of Bliss here 👇

https://open.spotify.com/album/4OqS62TPcbcfaBfDuO4o7k?si=lKp5ifU1SV20FfbmyHNbLg

Thanks for coming in Paul!

09/06/2025

DJ Jesse rocked the crowd at last month's Brackets & Jam event at Kuranda Amphitheatre! What a showman!

14/05/2025

We had some technical issues on Tuesday and weren’t able to broadcast the show we had intended to. So - you can listen to our chat with Jeff Crofts from Sailability Cairns TOMORROW morning (Thursday) from 10am-11am!

A double serving of The Empower Hour in one week?…

…AWESOME!

12/05/2025

This week on The Empower Hour, we are thrilled to be joined by Jeff Crofts, President of Cairns!

Jeff gives us the inside scoop on their incredible new 12-person, fully wheelchair-accessible pontoon vessel—a game-changer for inclusive water access in Far North Queensland.

The official launch is happening this Saturday, 17th May, at 2:00pm at the Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron (Tingira Street, Portsmith) and you’re invited!

Come down and show your support for this amazing not-for-profit that’s been providing locals with disabilities the opportunity to learn sailing, build confidence, and connect with the water—completely free of charge—for over 10 years.

Let’s pack the marina and cheer on this exciting new chapter for Sailability Cairns!

22/04/2025

In this week’s episode of The Empower Hour, Joe and DJ Jesse sit down with the remarkable Brian White—an 83-year-old Parkinson’s warrior leading a team in this year’s iconic Great Wheelbarrow Race. Brian shares his inspiring story, his passion for raising awareness during Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and how he’s turning challenge into purpose by fundraising for the Neurology Department at Cairns Hospital. It’s a powerful chat about resilience, community, and proving that it’s never too late to make a difference.

You can join Brian's team or make a donation using the link below. Good luck, Brian!

https://fundraising.fnqhf.org.au/event/down-under-movers-and-shakers

For more information on the Great Wheelbarrow Race -
https://greatwheelbarrowrace.com.au/

Listen back here! https://audio.com/theempowerhour/audio/the-empower-hour-episode-39-22nd-april

15/04/2025

A massive thank you to Alisha, Mila and Spencer for coming in to the studio to chat about Alisha's journey and her amazing business Valiant Hands! You can find more information about their services at www.valianthands.com.au - don't forget to check out their blog too!