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Mother and Father Squeeze Life into Their Child

Wasn’t planning for my first post to be a sad one, but after reading this article below, I just can’t get it out of my head, as we know, “sharing feelings” help’s sometimes. Talking about the greatest...

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Hang out with them…Don’t Pretend

As a kid who travelled every day on I schoolbus I sat next to this kid who was blind & dribbled a lot. Everybody said hello Peter hello Peter…. but at the age of 10 it was obvious to me this was an...

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Farewell to a Quiet Achiever – Lesley Hall

I describe Lesley as a quiet achiever because many people knew of the work she achieved but not necessarily had met her…. You will be missed…..Lesley John McKenna The following dedication is from John...

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An idea to keep Sexual-Abuse-Disability SAD on everybody’s radar

Kumar was charged with • 8 counts of rape in relation to two women, • 2 counts of sexual penetration • 1 count of an indecent act by a worker at a facility with a person with cognitive impairment in...

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Got what it takes to be a carer?

Don’t guess, do the Carecareers Quiz Carecarers is a great website that gives an interesting insight into the carers profession They have a simple “click and choose quiz” that helps with your thoughts...

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To Stella from Macca

It’s been a tough week Stel, for me and many others. I am presuming you have found Wi-Fi access where ever you are, and will get this note. Have to keep it short, it’s bloody hard using my dictation...

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“Choice & Control”, not just a NDIS slogan

The movie “Me before You” I enjoyed it. At the end of the day it was a humorous love story where a guy who had quadriplegia and his carer fell in love. It made me laugh and cry, that’s why I go to the...

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My Communication M.A.P.S.

Before I press  “Call” or “Send” to start communicating, I check my M.A.P.S. Method – Audience – Purpose – Self-Reflection M.A.P.S. Method – The best way to communicate, text, email, face-to-face, or a...

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Google Home, a New Disability Support

It’s the small things in life that can make a big difference. Google Home is a non-screen, voice responsive piece of technology which is helping me a lot. It sits on my bedside table and I talk to it....

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Institutional Living & Needing Carers

Set aside 20 minutes to watch this. It’s an interesting insight from Dick Weinman from Oregon, USA, who shares his journey about moving into an ALF (Assisted Living Facility) which we call “a nursing...

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It’s Been a While Since I Visited Your Inbox

Hello everyone, Just giving you an update on why you haven’t been receiving my blog posts for a while. I am getting into podcasting These…Continue readingIt’s Been a While Since I Visited Your Inbox

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Is Divorce a dirty word?

Eliza Tipping talks with me about her book she is writing on the different aspects of divorce, from a personal perspective and her findings after…Continue readingIs Divorce a dirty word?

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Farewell to a Quiet Achiever – Lesley Hall

I describe Lesley as a quiet achiever because many people knew of the work she achieved but not necessarily had met her…. You will be missed…..Lesley John…Continue readingFarewell to a Quiet Achiever –...

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An idea to keep Sexual-Abuse-Disability SAD on everybody’s radar

Kumar was charged with • 8 counts of rape in relation to two women, • 2 counts of sexual penetration • 1 count of an…Continue readingAn idea to keep Sexual-Abuse-Disability SAD on everybody’s radar

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Got what it takes to be a carer?

Don’t guess, do the Carecareers Quiz Carecarers is a great website that gives an interesting insight into the carers profession They have a simple “click and choose quiz”…Continue readingGot what it...

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To Stella from Macca

It’s been a tough week Stel, for me and many others. I am presuming you have found Wi-Fi access where ever you are, and will…Continue readingTo Stella from Macca

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“Choice & Control”, not just a NDIS slogan

The movie “Me before You” I enjoyed it. At the end of the day it was a humorous love story where a guy who had…Continue reading“Choice & Control”, not just a NDIS slogan

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My Communication M.A.P.S.

Before I press  “Call” or “Send” to start communicating, I check my M.A.P.S. Method – Audience – Purpose – Self-Reflection M.A.P.S. Method – The best…Continue readingMy Communication M.A.P.S.

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Google Home, a New Disability Support

It’s the small things in life that can make a big difference. Google Home is a non-screen, voice responsive piece of technology which is helping…Continue readingGoogle Home, a New Disability Support

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Institutional Living & Needing Carers

Set aside 20 minutes to watch this. It’s an interesting insight from Dick Weinman from Oregon, USA, who shares his journey about moving into an…Continue readingInstitutional Living & Needing Carers

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