Category: Disability
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Introducing NDIS independent assessors—totally irresponsible and economic madness!
To the Australian Members of Parliament, If we could see just one person to assess all our needs—what bliss. However, disability is complex and very specific to the individual person. People with disabilities understand all too well the need for a connected network of medical and therapy staff to diagnose and manage their health and…
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Demystifying Diverse Communication by Purple Orange
If you have even started a conversation with me, or with someone else who has a communication difficult, and wondered how to best keep the conversation going without feeling awkward in understanding what is being said, this video is for you. I am pretty proud to have the opportunity to be a part of one…
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The Adelaide Disability Pride March 2015
Friday, I went to the Disability Pride March in Adelaide and on reflecting on it, there is so much to unpack. I won’t unpack it all here now. Yes, weather was quite hot, held on a weekday mid-day and there would have been many people who were there in spirit due to the fact that…
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The branch in the gutter
Jesus, Thank you for using me today. The two sermons I gave this morning at Adelaide West Uniting Church went well and it seem many heard your message! It was a honour to working with Rev John Maddern. As I officially start my PhD tomorrow ask that you guide my study and the direct of…
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Sunday Night at the Movies
Sunday evening I went to see the movie The Sessions with a couple friends. It is an incredible movie that touches you yet at the same time makes you think. The main theme of the movie is sexuality and disability, and it also brings in Catholicism. I think a PhD could be undertaken on the…