Champions for Change

As a keynote speaker for the GRAND 2010 Regional Conference to Disability Support Workers, I presented this week on their theme, ‘Champions for Change – learning and transitioning together’.

Unable to step…

I never imagined I’d spend my three hour Virgin Blue flight lying on the kitchen gully floor of the aircraft with my legs up the emergency exit wall. However, my pain peaked whilst sitting in my prime ‘window’ seat in 38C and although desperate to...

Emma steps with Monash Physiotherapy students

“Emma is highly skilled at being able to shape a presentation to match the needs of her audience. The 2nd year physiotherapy students were entranced, engaged, provoked and inspired by her words and ability to ‘bring to life’ her experiences from the...

Meeting the Governor General

Sharing my own steps in a DVD to raise awareness about depression in one’s stroke recovery (a collaborative effort between Beyond Blue and The National Stroke Foundation) meant that I went to the launch in Sydney on Tuesday 5th of October and met the Governor...

Emma Steps on Sand…

Ever tried to run through water? The resistance kills you huh! Well, I definitely get that feeling when I try and wheel my frame on sand. On the soft stuff, I hardly move and end up lifting it with each step. It’s usually hot too, and with no temperature...