Image: a woman with a red face and short dark curly hair standing behind a counter, resting her arms on a stack of her books. She’s smiling. She’s wearing a navy floral dress. This is not a review of my book. It’s a review of how my book - that I wrote - has changed my … [Read more...]

My 2019 was huge - busy, successful, sad, fun, accomplished and adventurous. At times I felt like a hamster on a wheel, running at full speed. I haven’t sat still long enough to reflect on what a ride it’s been, so it’s nice to do so now. I have fitted so much in, I’m proud. This … [Read more...]

Image: woman with red face and short dark hair tied back with a colorful headband, standing near a brick wall smiling. She’s wearing a back neon floral dress over wide legged denim pants, sandals and a brooch that is an echidna in a pot. Her hands are by her side. There is a … [Read more...]

Black Inc. is pleased to announce the contributors to its new anthology, Growing Up Disabled in Australia. Image: a book cover. It’s an abstract drawing featuring pink, yellow and purple coloured scribbles  on a real background. “Growing Up Disabled in Australia” is in white … [Read more...]

On Tuesday 24 September, I was invited to speak at the launch of Sydney University’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan. A number of esteemed disability leaders spoke at the launch - Doctor Ben Gauntlett (Disability Discrimination Commissioner), Doctor Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes and … [Read more...]