I am not white. Having Ichthyosis - specifically Netherton’s Syndrome, which causes red skin - means that my mixed race heritage is not  apparent to others.  Image: woman with red face and short dark curly hair, wearing a red, purple and green floral dress … [Read more...]

Something that happens because of my ichthyosis (and sometimes for other people with the condition) is light sensitivity and extremely dry eyes.  Yesterday my eyes were very bad - it took a while for my eyes to stay open, and I wore sunglasses inside for a short … [Read more...]

This is a call to action. Image description: woman with red face and short dark hair tied back, looking serious. She’s wearing a multicolored jumper with a skipping girl brooch pinned to it, and a colourful headband. Text at the bottom reads “how to be a good disability ally” … [Read more...]

This week is #FaceEquality week - an initiative by Face Equality International. “Face equality means creating a world where everybody is treated with the same respect regardless of how they look.  Image: woman with red face and short dark curly hair, wearing a floral … [Read more...]

One of the last things I did, before the world changed due to COVID-19, was speak at All About Women at Sydney Opera House. It was a career highlight! I chatted with Bri Lee and Flex Mami about beauty. We talked about beauty standards and representation, and the role of social … [Read more...]