Carly Findlay

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Healthcare and disability article for the ABC

December 20, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

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...]

disability, Uncategorized, writing

My year of writing – reflections on my birthday

December 7, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

 It's my birthday today! I'm halfway to 70. Can you believe it? I can't. This is middle age. I don't feel my age, I don't feel grown up, and don't think I look it either. What does 35 even feel like anyway?Thirty four was a big year. I got married, went overseas, changed … [Read more...]

Uncategorized, writing

The time I felt silenced by a person in power. (And why it’s taken me two years to speak up.)

October 30, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Over the weekend, a story came out about Jennifer Hawkins not speaking up about Donald Trump's derogatory comments towards her on stage at an event. I have to be honest and admit I haven't been following the US Presidential Election closely, other than the odd headline revealing … [Read more...]

feminism, ichthyosis, Uncategorized, writing

Know your worth. Speaking up about non-payment.

March 13, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

 I was asked to do a speech for International Women's Day. It was a panel speech, with four other talented, accomplished, experienced women. At the time of being asked, I didn't raise the question of payment. I didn't raise the issue of payment because I thought it might be … [Read more...]

activism, advocacy, Uncategorized, writing

How to cushion the blows when writing online.

August 4, 2015 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Writing online is like putting a message in a bottle and sending it to sea. Precious and fragile, our words go on an undetermined journey. We never know who will find them. And we never know whether someone will handle it with the same care that we did writing it. Every so often … [Read more...]

blogging, Uncategorized, writing

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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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