by admin | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jun 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jun 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by admin | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
A recent Podcast I was involved in can be listened to hear – In this episode we explore person-centered care in Occupational Therapy. We discuss: Emma’s personal story of surviving a stroke after recently graduating from occupational therapy when she was 24...
by admin | Jun 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
After 17 years of ongoing eye consultations with my brilliant Ophthalmologist, she’s retiring. I’m feeling stuck, alone with my warped vision. Alone with the deficits that she has diagnosed, understands and has managed with me for years! “She’s retiring Mum” I whine....
