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...
by admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
I recently had a consultation with my surgeon regarding a painful screw from my craniotomy surgery 21 years ago. The screw that now feels like it is once again making its way through my skin and causing some discomfort. Yep, I literally have a screw loose!! About nine...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
The conversation around proposed NDIS changes is dominated by a single message: reducing fraud and ensuring sustainability. I agree that fraud must be eliminated. Every dollar stolen is taken from someone who genuinely needs it. But I worry that the public discussion...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
There was a time when I saw assistive technology as a symbol of everything I had lost. After having a stroke at 24 years old and being left with a significant physical disability, I spent years trying to prove to myself and others that I could still do things...
