Ade’s Story with Independence Australia As life’s bizarre and surprise twists would have it, just three days after joining the voluntary board of DMA (Disability Media Australia), I experienced a massive near-fatal haemorrhagic stroke that required urgent...
Jess’s Story The more we’re supported, the more we can help people like Jess. Just over a decade ago, Jess described herself as an average happy-go-lucky girl in her early 20s. Jess loved running, bike riding, and competing in marathons and was studying at TAFE...
Dr Andrew Browne’s Story Find out more on how Dr Andrew Browne experiences meaningful interaction from support group to push through to regain his mobility. Dr Andrew Browne, a retired veterinarian and passionate bird photographer spent his 65th birthday at the...
Philomena’s Story “It’s about Independence. It’s about dignity, it’s about looking after me, showing the world that I can live independently and be the person I want to be and not looked at as a person with a disability, but looked at as Philomena.” At fifty...
