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...]
My year of writing – reflections on my birthday
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...]
The time I felt silenced by a person in power. (And why it’s taken me two years to speak up.)
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...]
Know your worth. Speaking up about non-payment.
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...]
How to cushion the blows when writing online.
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...]
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