Have you ever noticed those security cameras in places like clubs and workplaces? For security purposes, they’re meant to capture everyone’s face, but they often miss crucial groups: wheelchair users … Read the rest “Invisible Barriers”
I’ve always enjoyed getting a massage every few months, but I’ve never been consistent with which therapist I saw. That changed last year after my amputation. With all the physical … Read the rest “Amputee Massage”
For about a year now, I’ve been using a temporary prosthetic leg, thanks to Enable NSW. It’s a state government initiative, though it’s actually funded by the Federal Government. The … Read the rest “My two new legs: Albert & Bertha”
This week I attended a media industry dinner where I found myself chatting to a woman I’ve known for about twenty years, a prominent Australian journalist. Also with her was … Read the rest “Shared Existence”
Today, I had the opportunity to share my experiences over the past year on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne (and Regional Victoria) with Kirsten Diprose. We discussed the evolution of prosthetic … Read the rest “Getting the word out about amputation and prosthetics”
Well here I am again, wrestling with the joyous puzzle of travel planning. If it all goes ahead, this would be my first international trip since 2017 – before COVID, … Read the rest “Travel Plans – Wanderlust and Stumpy: Charting My European Adventure”