SWISH Comes to Highton: A New Sport, New Friendships and a More Inclusive Community
There is something very special about finding a sport that brings people together, regardless of age, ability or whether they can see the ball. That is exactly what is happening with SWISH, a modified form of table tennis originally designed for people who are blind or vision impaired. In August 2026, SWISH made its way […]
Lessons from a Pothole
For years, I tried to appear fully sighted in order to avoid stigma. I memorised layouts, counted steps, and followed shadows. In unfamiliar places I walked cautiously, sliding my feet across the ground so I could detect kerbs, steps or unexpected obstacles before they sent me sprawling. As I discovered years later, my feet were […]
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 […]
First Time Back in the Driver’s Seat since 1993
There are some days you look forward to more than some others, and In the Driver’s Seat is one of mine. For most people, getting into a car and turning the key is such an ordinary part of life that it’s easy to take for granted. For those of us who are blind or vision-impaired, […]
Come and Try Empower Golf
In this Vision Australia audio, I share how Empower Golf is making the game accessible to people of all abilities. The organisation supports people with physical and mental disabilities, veterans, and anyone seeking a more inclusive pathway into golf. Empower Golf runs free come-and-try clinics across Australia, along with private coaching led by specially trained […]
Growing Older, Staying Active: A Talk with Leopold View Club
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to around 40 members of the Leopold View Club. Most of those attending were older women, and the message about vision loss awareness was warmly received. During the presentation, I spoke about age-related vision loss and the increasing prevalence of eye disease as Australia’s population ages. We discussed […]
Making Waves: Aquafit for the Vision Impaired in Geelong
The first Aqua Fit class at Leisure Link Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Waurn Ponds, in Geelong, was a great success. Eight participants turned up for the session on a cold and wet wintery afternoon. But the weather didn’t bother us because inside the building, everyone was so warm and welcoming. The class began with a roll […]
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 […]
‘Please Do Not Board the Train’
(What Does That Actually Mean?) A train arrives on Platform 15 at Southern Cross Station. I’m one of the passengers getting off. Or at least I try to. Before I can clear the doorway, new passengers surge forward. People push. People shove. Bodies press in from every direction while people are still trying to get […]