Pants That Fit
Since my lower leg amputation last year, finding pants that fit comfortably over my prosthetic leg has been a real challenge. I went through several different prosthetics over the last … Read the rest “Pants That Fit”
Never A Dull Moment
The atmosphere in the pub was completely normal when the shooting happened. Suddenly, there was a commotion, a rush of people pulling out their phones to capture the unfolding events.… Read the rest “Never A Dull Moment”
First national conference on Disability in Australian Media – Day Two
The words hung in the air, powerful and poignant. ‘My support worker is my pair of hands. They’re an extension of my body,’ Emily Dash, actor, writer, and disability advocate, … Read the rest “First national conference on Disability in Australian Media – Day Two”
First national conference on Disability in Australian Media – Day One
“Things happen for me, not to me.” This powerful statement by actor Louise Yeates, the first actor with a disability to be featured on Australian television, resonated for those attending … Read the rest “First national conference on Disability in Australian Media – Day One”
New Tech
Remember the good old days when switching TV channels meant actually flicking a switch? I sure do. And one “switch flicking” memory stands out more than any other: when ABC … Read the rest “New Tech”
Sea shanties in a Sydney small bar
The older I get, the more I’ve developed a real appreciation for small bars, compared to the big, impersonal venues I used to frequent.
My first taste of their charm … Read the rest “Sea shanties in a Sydney small bar”