Sitting down to interview Winter Paralympian and farmer Aaron McCarthy for my forthcoming podcast project, The Limb Shift, was an absolute privilege. Launching in the first week of October … Read the rest “Shifting Perspectives: A Conversation with Aaron McCarthy”
“I’m glad I don’t have to use the Tube every day,” I told my Australian friend who has lived in London for almost exactly ten years.
The night before, she … Read the rest “Minding the Gap: Independence and the Invisible Disability”
For over three decades, I have made a living asking the questions. As a radio broadcaster and manager, I prided myself on having the “full picture.” I believed I understood … Read the rest “The many stories I missed”
I appeared tonight on ABC Radio’s Nightlife with Phil Clark, alongside occupational therapist Lisa Alexandridis, to discuss the practical realities of using mobility scooters. I shared my personal experience … Read the rest “Mobility Scooters on ABC Radio”
The phrase “mind the gap” is something you hear all the time on Sydney’s train platforms. But it wasn’t until today, on my first big outing with my new mobility … Read the rest “Mind the Gap: My First Big Outing on a Mobility Scooter”
After a low moment last night, feeling frustrated by my inability to navigate a crowded environment, I was hoping for a quick turnaround. Attending the ‘No Limits’ amputee conference today … Read the rest “Let’s Do The Time Warp”