by admin | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I think about how much effort goes into doing something that used to be so simple like swimming. Before my stroke, I could just get in the water and swim. Now to go for a swim requires planning, equipment, adaptations, support, problem-solving, and sometimes...
by admin | Aug 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Read a comment after Em’s input into Deakin University Occupational Therapy 2026 accreditation- “…Thank you for your contribution to the re-accreditation process for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) programs… They...
by admin | Aug 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s this time of year when I notice my vision starts fading with the light. As the days get shorter and the nights are longer, navigating my world becomes harder, almost like my surroundings become a little less predictable. On days when there is less light due to...
by admin | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
At just 24 years old, I experienced a catastrophic haemorrhagic stroke caused by a complication following surgery to remove a congenital malformation. There were no warning signs to recognise which meant there was no opportunity for someone to spot the symptoms and...
by admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
People often talk about anniversaries as milestones to celebrate. The are congratulatory events of survival, strength and progress. I wish that was all I felt on this anniversary. Instead, there’s mixed emotions in there like sadness, grief, gratitude and...
