Carly Findlay

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Would you speak up?

February 23, 2011 Carly Findlay 14 Comments

A friend linked to this video on Facebook. I watched it, and it got me thinking.I thought about my own experiences - both with questions, comments, bullying and stares I receive, and whether I have spoken up for someone else on the receiving end of nastiness.It's interesting … [Read more...]

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New ABC Ramp Up article written by me!!

January 21, 2011 Carly Findlay 3 Comments

So I have been away without bare essentials (mobile phone and internet access) for three days. While I was away, my second ABC Ramp Up article was published. Hurrah! The picture above shows my article on the front page. And the one below is a preview. Go read it. You'll laugh. … [Read more...]

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Enough about me, let’s talk about YOU for a minute: Just the Messenger

January 18, 2011 Carly Findlay 4 Comments

This is a guest blog from my lovely friend Pauline Vetuna, who writes at Just the Messenger. I met Pauline through writing for DiVine. Here are her articles.  She also writes for the ABC's Ramp Up. She is a brilliant writer, I am proud to call her my colleague in … [Read more...]

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Dinner with Stella, and more food and clothes too. What’s new?

January 10, 2011 Carly Findlay 8 Comments

Firstly a huge thank you for all of your kind words and support in response to my previous entry about the teens on the train taking photos of me. I was saddened to read that similar things have happened to some of you, but am glad we can empathise with each other. Your messages … [Read more...]

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ABC online’s Ramp Up launch + International Day of People with Disability

December 2, 2010 Carly Findlay 7 Comments

It is quite fitting on this International Day of People with Disability that my own chronic illness has somewhat disabled me. I am writing this from under the covers (even if you imagine really hard, it's not a sexy situation I am in). I am sore, finding it hard and very painful … [Read more...]

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The material on Tune into Radio Carly is copyright. The writing in this blog is by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Most photos in this blog are by Carly Findlay unless otherwise stated. Please do not reproduce without permission from Carly Findlay. This blog represents my personal opinions and experiences. It does not reflect those of my employers'. The information I provide about ichthyosis is mostly based on personal experiences. Please seek medical advice or counseling before trying any new treatments I've written about. Where stared, I use affiliate links on this blog. By clicking them, I receive a small percentage of the purchase.

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