I'm excited about my second publication on ABC News this week. I was commissioned to interview a few people with disability who navigate the healthcare system. I spoke with an Aboriginal woman, a woman from rural Victtoria and a young man. They were so generous with their … [Read more...]
Ichthyosis and medical shaming.
I've seen body shaming, food shaming and now medical shaming - where people are made to feel guilty or fearful for their medical treatment choices. It is also where people are recommended non prescribed treatments from the unqualified. It fits into the category of unsolicited … [Read more...]
Offer Your Seat – the badge commuters wear to show they are willing to give up their seat on public transport.
On Saturday morning, I met with 11 year old Anirudh Kathirvel for an interview. He hands out badges to commuters, for them to say they're willing to give up their train or tram seat to pregnant, elderly and disabled commuters. He's changing the world. This initiative … [Read more...]
Ichthyosis in developing countries – India
Last week, an article was published about two young siblings in India living with Lamellar Ichthyosis. The article describes the children as having snake skin.Sayali (13) and Siddhant (11) Kapase live in Pune, India. The children, along with the parents, Sarika and Santosh … [Read more...]
Robyn Lambird and Madeline Stuart – Aussie models with disabilities rocking the fashion world.
It's an exciting week for disability-inclusive fashion - from chainstore to runway. Two young Australian women featuring in the Target catalogue and in New York Fashion Week. This week, Target features a young woman with a disability in its catalogue. Robyn Lambird, who … [Read more...]
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