Goodbye e-scooters – you’ve worn out your welcome
As a member of the low and no vision community, I’m definitely not the only one giving a cheer to the City of Melbourne Council for finally pulling the plug on those e-scooter contracts with Lime and Neuron. This decision comes after concerns about the impact of these scooters on public safety, particularly for vulnerable […]
An icy adventure in August
On a brisk Monday morning in August, a group of would-be ice- skaters gathered at Flinders Street Station for an icy adventure. Joined by Miriam, the organiser, from Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria (BSRV), we kick started the day with a quick coffee and a roll call before boarding a tram to the O’Brien Icehouse in […]
Inclusion or intrusion
The restaurant was dimly lit. The sound of voices and clinking glasses filled the air. I stood near the entrance, frozen, clutching my white cane feeling the stares of the people seated around the table. “Who’s that?” a woman turned to ask the man seated next to her at the end of the long table, […]
“Birding by Ear” interview with Peter Greco, Vision Australia Radio
Recently, I was interviewed by Peter Greco of Vision Australia Radio, South Australia. We talked about the “Birding by Ear” sensory walk at Westgate Park, Victoria. The walk is unique compared to other park walks because we have added a bird quiz and a mindfulness session. My focus is on the sensory side of things, […]
Mini Getaway to Wilson’s Promontory
It was a beautiful sunny morning, the first Friday in May, when Sarah and I set off for our weekend getaway. She had come over from Tasmania and hired a Tea Rock City Life especially for the occasion The car was an average size SUV, that we had managed to pack full to the brim. […]
“Good evening, Officer, can I help you?”
At a time in my life when my kids should have been a constant source of teenage angst, they defied the norm. Rather than loitering around shopping malls after or during school hours and being rebellious when asked by the authorities to ‘move on’, they stepped into the role of responsible adults. Meanwhile, I transitioned […]
Exploring Herring Island’s Wonders
How many people have had the chance to discover Herring Island? Not many it seems. But a few more of us have now. On a fresh morning in late February, a group of enthusiastic adventure seekers from Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria, had the opportunity to explore Herring Island. The island is nestled within an […]
A Walk in the Park – Westgate Park (Birding by Ear)
Recently an exciting opportunity landed in my lap – an invitation to lead a park sensory walk. As someone who cherishes the tranquillity of park strolls and embraces every chance that comes my way (well, most of them), I eagerly accepted. The focus of this adventure aptly named ‘Birding by Ear” was to learn, listen […]
A kayaking adventure
A few months ago, as I was catching up on my emails from Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria (BSRV), an unexpected invitation to go kayaking popped into my inbox. The prospect of kayaking initially seemed a bit daunting and made me question my life choices. However, after pondering the idea for a good two or […]
Nannie Memes – fourth instalment
The grandchildren are developing their culinary skills and becoming quite useful – in the kitchen. They are not only whipping up delicious meals but also mastering the art of baking. To top it off, they don’t even mind a bit of cleaning up after their kitchen escapades. Alana is so confident she doesn’t even need […]