A brand new ‘on air’ support group has hit the airwaves at Wellington Access Radio!

That’s Good To Know is hosted by Meredith Dyer, and is a space where parents and caregivers of disabled and neurodivergent children can listen to stories and experiences of other parents who get it.

‘I had been thinking about doing a show like this for some time,’ says Meredith. ‘I work in the disability sector supporting parents – this show is an extension of my work in this space and something I am passionate about’.

Each episode Meredith talks to parents who share the good, the bad and the challenges. She also plans to talk to experts and professionals to provide helpful information and resources to listeners.

‘I think it’s so important to give parents and caregivers a space to feel seen, heard and validated. There is a lot of power in hearing yourself in someone else’s story. It can give you a real sense that you are not alone in this. It would be great if the show could also become a resource that people can go to for information and support’.

However, in the very first episode of That’s Good To Know, Meredith handed over the interviewing role to a friend and answered questions about her work, her passion, and why she started the show – something she says was ‘so much fun!’

With five recorded episodes under her belt, there are still plenty of plans for the future of That’s Good To Know. One thing Meredith would like to do is cover different topics within the disability space with multiple guests at a time – parents, caregivers and specialists – and would also love to interview parents who have older children about how they have navigated challenges and what they have found works.

But for now, she is enjoying the process of recording the show and talking to parents about their journeys, and hopes that listeners will find the conversations useful.

‘If a positive, safe community for parents and caregivers to connect and belong comes out of the show being on air, then I will be stoked.’

That’s Good To Know airs every second Saturday at 1pm on Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM or streams on www.accessradio.org.nz.

To listen to past episodes, go to:

https://accessradio.org.nz/shows-podcasts/thats-good-to-know/

Follow That’s Good To Know on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thats.good.to.know.pod/