An evening at the Geelong Arts Centre
I’ve always had a love of the theatre, and thankfully that love seems to have transferred to my children as well. Over the years, we’ve seen lots of wonderful shows in Melbourne, from musicals and plays to the big touring productions. When I was still living in Hobart, theatre was also a big part of […]
Because They Were There: My Brain Haemorrhage Survival Story
Many heartbreaking stories about ambulance waiting times and people dying before help can arrive are often in the media these days. There are many reasons for the delays. Here are just a few. If you find that hard to believe, check out You Called an Ambulance for What? by Tim Booth, based on his own […]
Depo-Provera Side Effects and Informed Consent: My Personal Story
For years, Depo-Provera has been widely prescribed as a contraceptive, but many women were never fully told what to expect. It is only in recent years that I discovered there have been widespread concerns about Depo-Provera. Some studies have linked it to an increased risk of developing meningioma, a type of brain tumour. The Disability […]
Broken Bones, Frozen Shoulders, and Learning to Ask for Help
This week I’ve been reflecting on injuries — the kind you collect over a lifetime, and the ones that never quite let you forget them. The reason for my reflection relates to a fall I had a few weeks ago. I landed hard on my left breast onto the footpath. I was hurrying home because […]
The Day I Learned Prisoners struggle with Kindergarten Scissors
Years ago, I spent quite a bit of time in prison. Not as a criminal, but as a literacy teacher. While working at TAFE in Tasmania, a technical and further education institute, an opportunity came up for two teachers to deliver literacy classes at the local prison. I jumped at the chance and was fortunate […]
Vision Loss Awareness Training at Leisurelink Waurn Ponds Inspires Aquafit Coaches
As a Vision Loss Awareness Trainer for Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria (BSRV), I have the privilege of meeting lots of amazing people through my work delivering vision loss awareness training programs across Victoria. My latest training session took place at Leisurelink Aquatic and Recreation Centre, where I was welcomed by a vibrant group of […]
In come the Dollars, and in come the Cents
On 14 February 2026, Australia quietly celebrated sixty years since we swapped pounds, shillings and pence for shiny new dollars and cents. And yes — I remember it clearly. Because in 1966… we had a television. That in itself felt quite modern. There we were, four children (with baby Sam due in April), gathered around […]
Meet Bruce from Yarram
Bruce is a retired stud bull – no longer undertaking his usual duties on the farm due to his size. So, he’s being kept on as a pet and I’d say he looks like he’s thoroughly enjoying the relaxed lifestyle of his retirement. This big boy belongs to my nephew Chris and his partner Dean […]
Who says I don’t have a green thumb …
I’ve never been much of a green thumb when it comes to gardening. But I do enjoy gardens—looking at them, eating the fruit, smelling the flowers and herbs, and occasionally using them in cooking. But my grandmother was the real gardener in the family. She grew flowers, vegetables, and fruit trees on her farm at […]
27 Dresses and Two Shards of Teeth
I screamed. Not because of the pain, but because I had obliterated my best feature—my two front teeth. Even in the dark, I didn’t need to see them to know the damage was done. Instinctively, I lifted my finger to my mouth to assess the wreckage: my front teeth were shattered. One was broken halfway […]