I was invited onto the ABC 702 Drive Show to talk to Chris Bath about my caring role. Our conversation highlighted the role of carers on International Women’s Day as 70% of primary carers in Australia are women. Have a listen to our discussion.
Category Archives: Life after SCI
SpinalCure wins at Oscar lunch
SpinalCure was the winner at the 89th Academy Awards luncheon hosted by Channel 9 at Glass Brasserie, Sydney as a fundraiser for Project Edge. A glittering cast walked the red carpet alongside Emily!
Western Nurse – November December issue
Further education after SCI
Emily has endeavoured to up-skill herself since her accident in 2012. Emily readily admits that she always wanted to continue her studies. So the process started as she fulfilled a prerequisite course prior to applying for a post-graduate diploma in psychology. Several years on as a graduate of psychology she considered her options – pivotal to her decision was the goal of working in a team with opportunities and variety – leading Emily to choose a Masters of Social Work.
How do appliances know it’s Christmas and die?
How did the fridge know that we had 10 people for the holidays and, in a petulant response, died? The dishwasher saw the fridge expire and joined in – dying in a puddle of leaking suds. Merry Christmas!
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS – Don’t let mobility or accessibility concerns inhibit holiday cheer. With some preparation, travel can be comfortable and stress-free.
Everyday Caring referenced on Lovlist
I am pleased to inform you that we have referenced your website – everydaycaring.com.au – on our new website, lovlist.org. Lovlist seeks to answer the question: How can I help?
Raise tables and awareness
Emily and I were at a restaurant recently where the table-top was too low, it didn’t allow Emily’s powered wheelchair to get underneath. Four blocks of wood can solve this problem immediately, lifting the table up and making it accessible in an easy fix ….so let’s raise tables and awareness.
Welldoing
Thank you Welldoing for publishing Suddenly I am an Everyday Carer, a post that highlights the adaptation required after trauma, promoting the e-book as a resource for people trying to cope in crisis.
Media as Suddenly an Everyday Carer e-book released
Great media as Suddenly an Everyday Carer e-book released – raising awareness of spinal cord injury and carers while raising funds for SpinalCure, Project Edge.
Metamorphosis has always been the greatest symbol of change, read about post traumatic growth @everydaycaring
