‘Unity Through Community’

Excited to celebrate OT Week 2023 that extends from the 23-27/10/2023 “What does the theme ‘Unity Through Community’ mean to me?” As an OT myself and a recipient of all the amazing work of the profession, I am proud to share my firsthand experience and say how...

Goodbye Gilbert Gee 28/07/2009 – 24/08/2023

In loving memory of GILBERT GEE 28/07/2009 – 24/08/2023 It is with immense sadness that I share the news that my beloved little furry companion and loyal side-kick passed last week at 14 years of age. Gilbert was my motivation and a constant loyal figure...

Fight Stroke Together – National Stroke Week 2023

This National Stroke Week (7 – 13 August 2023) the Stroke Foundation is encouraging the community to fight stroke together. As a stroke survivor of 18 years this theme is so pertinent to stroke recovery. It’s certainly been a collaborative effort. I couldn’t imagine...

Exiting Comfort Zones

 Living life with my disability already involves navigating daily obstacles. Today I definitely exited my comfort zone and chose to encounter more by enlisting in a kayaking course. The prospect of encountering more challenges on top of Melbourne’s cold weather and...

Enabling Perspective & Self-Care!

I’m feeling utterly exhausted today. Not sure whether it’s due to sleep deprivation, Melbourne’s freezing weather or the aftermath of my busier schedule of late.Whatever the culprit,  a day of complete self-care was definitely needed. However, this self-care was only...