Mike Gourley
To Have an Ordinary Life - part 4
Mike Gourley critically examines the latest government foray into disability issues - The Enabling Good Lives initiative. Audio
To Have an Ordinary Life - part 3
Mike Gourley looks at the support available for disabled people making the transition from school to further training or work. Audio
To Have an Ordinary Life - part 2
Mike Gourley explores the current state of employment options for disabled people in the aftermath of the repeal of the Disabled Persons Employment Promotion Act. Audio
To Have an Ordinary Life - part 1
Mike Gourley profiles the people and issues in play at the time of the decision to close the Kimberley Centre (once a housing facility for the intellectually disabled) ten years ago this year. Audio
Everybody Cool Lives Here
The Wellingon theatre troup Everyone Cool Lives Here includes members with and without intellectually disabilities. RNZ features producer Mike Gourley checks out their new production No Post on Sunday… Video, Audio, Gallery
10 years since the closure of Kimberley
New Zealander Robert Martin has just been elected as one of eighteen Disability experts on an international committee tasked with the global monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the… Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 20 December 2015
Mike Gourley marks fifty years on after Vatican Two. Audio
One in Five for 22 November 2015 - Rosemarie Garland-Thompson
Mike Gourley talks with American academic, Rosemarie Garland-Thompson about the modern day paradox confronting Disabled people: from a human rights angle, now has never been a better time to be a… Audio
One in Five - IHC Arts Awards 2015
Mike Gourley meets the Judges and Organisers of this year's IHC Arts Awards 2015, and occupational physician Dr David Beaumont talks of the differences between healing and curing; seeing the whole… Audio, Gallery
One in Five for 1 November 2015
Mike Gourley checks out this year's IHC Art Awards, and talks with Auckland GP, David Beaumont, who's an opponent of the Medical model. Audio
The 2015 IHC Art Awards
Mike Gourley checks out this year's IHC Art Awards and talks with national judges, Boh Runga and Dylan Horrocks. He also interviews the event organiser Penny Harding - about the winning work, and IHC… Audio, Gallery
Spiritual Outlook: The moral dilemma for Military Chaplains
Mike Gourley explores the moral dilemma for Christian clerics serving in the Military in discussion with: Stephanie du Fresne, Advocate for Quaker Peace and Social Witness; Rev John Neal, former… Audio
Spiritual Outlook: Defence Chaplains
Mike Gourley discusses the material and spiritual role of Military Chaplains with John Neal, a former Principal Defence Chaplain, and Pauline Law, the first woman appointed into Defence Chaplaincy in… Audio, Gallery
The impact of social bonds on mental health services
Mike Gourley presents a range of perspectives on the impact of social bonds on mental health employment services. Audio
Thumbs Up
Seven years ago, a group of parents, concerned that there were no quality services for their multi-impaired children post-schooling, got together to set up their own service, with the purpose of… Audio
Spiritual Outlook: Creating Welcoming Churches
Creating Welcoming Churches is a disability resource for faith communities promoting the greater inclusion of Disabled worshippers. Mike Gourley attended one of the launch celebration services and… Audio
Spiritual Outlook: the French religious community of Taize
Mike Gourley marks the nearly 75 years of existence of the French religious community of Taize. Audio
Twenty years of Disability Services
Mike talks with current Disability Services Manager, Rachel Anderson-Smith, who outlines the functions and purpose of the services. He also meets up with the founding and first full-time manager, Ava… Audio
Different Strokes
Former Radio New Zealand newsreader producer Chris Whitta and Spiritual Outlook host Mike Gourley on how they've adapted to everyday life after their respective strokes. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 7 December 2014
Mike Gourley profiles the Jewish festival of Hannukah. Audio