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My identity as a wife and puppy mother, not as a disabled person

July24

Being a wife and dog mum brings a unique blend of love, responsibility, and joy into everyday life. It’s a role that encompasses nurturing two different kinds of companionships, each fulfilling in its own way. Firstly, being a wife means navigating the intricacies of partnership. It involves sharing your life with someone, making decisions together, and supporting each other through life’s ups and downs. It’s about building a home and creating a safe haven where both partners can grow individually and together. From daily routines to major milestones, being a wife means being a constant source of support and love…

Kylie’s reality of being block funded with the NDIS

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July24

Living life as a disabled woman in my mid-50s has been a journey of ups and downs. I’ve gone through different support systems, each with its own pros and cons. One big change I’ve faced is moving from block funding for disability services to the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). The NDIS was supposed to give me more say in what support I get, but it’s been a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. Before the NDIS, block funding was predictable. I knew what support I’d get, even if it wasn’t super flexible or tailored to me personally. When the…

The background of getting asked for ID when you have a severe disability

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July11

For any middle aged adult the sense of getting IDed has become almost a compliment in our appearance. Personally, as a nonverbal wheelchair user this concept interestingly has the opposite effect for me, to a point it’s almost an insult. To provide you with a bit more background into this statement, I’m Gretta, I’m 33 and I have been a nonverbal wheelchair user since I was born. I was also brought up in the little area called the Hawkesbury. As it was the nineties I had the unique opportunity to grow up as the most severely disabled person in my…

Living with endo and other invisible disabilities, tips how to speak up

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June27

My name is Sevinc MacCue-Mayall and I live with Cerebral Palsy, Endometriosis and Overactive Bladder Syndrome. We aren’t going to get into my actual disability in this article, rather than a few comments on how the other conditions that I have affect me much more than my Cerebral Palsy. Endometriosis is an often-painful condition in which tissue that is similar to the inner lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It often affects the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining the pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis growths may be found beyond the area where pelvic organs are located. It has…

Green thumbs leads to happy hearts!

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June25

Gardening is a fun hobby that anyone can enjoy, no matter your age or ability. As an aged care and NDIS provider, we love seeing our clients spend time in nature while improving their health and wellbeing. Here’s a quick look at how gardening can improve your quality of life, plus some tips to help you get started. Gardening boosts your health Gardening is a great way to get some exercise, and the best part is that it can be adapted to suit different needs and abilities. Activities such as planting, watering, weeding and pruning can help improve motor skills,…

Growing Up With my Unknown Dyslexia

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June21

Looking at my life over the last decade, I can easily say I am both proud and shocked of what my life is like now. Honestly, looking back to when I was about 10, becoming an writer even a business owner didn’t cross my mind as being in my future one day. You see, around this time myself, my teachers and my family realised that I had vision difficulties. This was a shock mainly to me because up until then I thought I was doing fine with my education and was loving school. Despite this, I do remember struggling with…