Me and my twin: one had polio one didn’t
I contracted polio aged about 2 in Sydney in late 1952 or early 1953. I am an identical twin, but my sister did not contract the virus. It was picked up … Continue reading →
Polio Survivor Information Session in Adelaide
Polio Australia and Polio SA hosted an Information Session for polio survivors, to better equip them with knowledge around the Late Effects of Polio (LEoP). We were fortunate to have an … Continue reading →
“Working with Polio Survivors”: An Interview with Paul Cavendish
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) interviewed Polio Australia’s Paul Cavendish about the Clinical Practice Workshops and the Late Effects of Polio.
Continue reading →“Living in polio’s shadow” – Adelaide Advertiser
Thank you to the Adelaide Advertiser for running this story … Continue reading →
Rotary District 9780 – Annual Conference in Mt Gambier, SA
Polio Australia’s board member Gary Newton spoke at this Conference about his life with polio, polio today and the health of its survivors, the work Polio Australia does and why, the importance of vaccines and the damage that can come from those who deny the science.
Continue reading →“Raising awareness for late effects of polio” – Freedom2Live
Freedom2Live news article about the LEoP and assistive technology, featuring Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association president, Dr Natasha Layton.
Continue reading →“The modern fight against post-polio syndrome ramps up as sufferers fight misdiagnosis and rising costs” – ABC News
ABC News story featuring Dr Helen Mackie (rehab doctor) and Rose Collins (polio survivor). Article and video cover LEoP, PPS and Polio Australia’s Clinical Practice Workshops.
Continue reading →“Polio survivor advises of the late effects” – Your Time Brisbane
The article appeared in Your Time Brisbane – March 2018 Edition. You can view the full magazine here. … Continue reading →
Gary’s Polio Project to India
Gary Newton We made this exhausting (and exhilarating) trip to help keep India polio-free and rid the world of polio forever; to support polio survivors in India and Australia; and, as … Continue reading →
The aftermath of surviving polio on Life Matters
Gillian Thomas and Paul Cavendish were interviewed by Amanda Smith on Radio National for the program ‘Life Matters’
Continue reading →2018 Rotary District 9820 Conference
Gary Newton talks at the 2018 Rotary District 9820 Conference held in Sale, Victoria.
Continue reading →Polio Survivor – Gillian from NSW
Gillian is a polio survivor living in NSW and is the President of Polio Australia and Polio NSW. The following is a presentation Gillian did at Parliament House on 10th March … Continue reading →
Meeting with The Hon Jane Prentice
Polio Australia representatives met with The Hon Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services to discuss various issues which polio survivors are experiencing.
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Launch of Clinical Practice Workshops at Parliament House
On Thursday 30 November, Polio Australia’s Board was joined by the ACT Polio Support Group’s members, and a number of other polio survivors and supporters, at a Morning Tea and Launch of Polio Australia’s LEoP Clinical Practice Workshops Program.
Continue reading →Walk With Me 2017 – Canberra
Walk With Me 2017 was held in Canberra on Thursday 30th November 2017. View all of the photos here!
Continue reading →Breathe Charity Screening
Polio Australia, with the help of Village Cinemas, was fortunate to secure the rights to 2 exclusive early-release screenings of the highly acclaimed movie Breathe, a real-life story of tragedy and resilience.
Continue reading →Polio Awareness Month 2017
October is Polio Awareness Month. Polio Australia undertook a range of activities throughout the month to promote the message “We’re Still Here!”
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World Polio Day 2017
Polio Australia joined forces with Global Citizen Australia, UNICEF, RESULTS Australia, Rotary International and UNICEF Australia for World Polio Day 2017 to hold an event in acknowledgement of efforts to date and the task ahead to finally see polio eradicated from the world.
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